Public Law 118–31: To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2024 for military activities of the Department of Defense and 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 Law31 Public Law 118–31137 Stat. 136 2023-12-22 2023-12-22 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 118public ?135PUBLIC LAW 118–31—DEC. 22, 2023 NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024 137 STAT. 136 Public Law118–31 118th Congress
An Act To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2024 for military activities of the Department of Defense and 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. 22, 2023

[H.R. 2670]

   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 2024.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.  This Act may be cited as the “National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024”.
SEC. 2. ORGANIZATION OF ACT INTO DIVISIONS; TABLE OF CONTENTS.(a) Divisions.—This Act is organized into seven 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—Other Matters. (6) Division F—Department of State Authorization Act of 2023. (7) Division G—Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024. (b) Table of Contents.—The table of contents for this Act is as follows: Sec. 1.  Sec. 2.  Sec. 3.  Sec. 4.  DIVISION A— TITLE I— Subtitle A— Sec. 101.  Subtitle B— Sec. 111.  Sec. 112.  Sec. 113.  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.  Sec. 140.  Sec. 141.  Sec. 142.  Sec. 143.  Sec. 144.  Sec. 145.  Sec. 146.  Sec. 147.  Sec. 148.  Subtitle E— Sec. 151.  Sec. 152.  Sec. 153.  Sec. 154.  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.  Subtitle C— Sec. 241.  Sec. 242.  Sec. 243.  Sec. 244.  Sec. 245.  Subtitle D— Sec. 251.  Sec. 252.  Sec. 253.  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.  Subtitle C— Sec. 331.  Sec. 332.  Sec. 333.  Sec. 334.  Sec. 335.  Sec. 336.  Subtitle D— Sec. 341.   Sec. 342.  Sec. 343.  Sec. 344.  Sec. 345.  Sec. 346.  Sec. 347.  Sec. 348.  Sec. 349.  Sec. 350.  Sec. 351.  Sec. 352.  Subtitle E— Sec. 361.  Sec. 362.  Sec. 363.  Sec. 364.  Sec. 365.  Sec. 366.  Sec. 367.  TITLE IV— Subtitle A— Sec. 401.  Sec. 402.  Subtitle B— Sec. 411.  Sec. 412.  Sec. 413.  Sec. 414.  Subtitle C— Sec. 421.  TITLE V— Subtitle A— Sec. 501.  Sec. 502.  Sec. 503.  Sec. 504.  Sec. 505.  Sec. 506.  Sec. 507.  Sec. 508.  Sec. 509.  Sec. 509A.  Sec. 509B.  Sec. 509C.  Sec. 509D.  Subtitle B— Sec. 511.  Sec. 512.  Sec. 513.  Sec. 514.  Sec. 515.  Sec. 516.  Subtitle C— Sec. 521.  Sec. 522.  Sec. 523.  Sec. 524.  Sec. 525.  Sec. 526.  Sec. 527.  Sec. 528.  Sec. 529.  Sec. 529A.  Sec. 529B.  Sec. 529C.  Subtitle D— Sec. 531.  Sec. 532.  Sec. 533.  Sec. 534.  Sec. 535.  Sec. 536.  Sec. 537.  Subtitle E— Sec. 541.  Sec. 542.  Sec. 543.  Sec. 544.  Sec. 545.  Sec. 546.  Sec. 547.  Sec. 548.  Sec. 549.  Subtitle F— Sec. 551.  Sec. 552.  Sec. 553.  Sec. 554.  Sec. 555.  Sec. 556.  Subtitle G— Sec. 561.  Sec. 562.  Sec. 563.  Sec. 564.  Sec. 565.  Subtitle H— Sec. 571.  Sec. 572.  Sec. 573.  Sec. 574.  Sec. 575.  Sec. 576.  Sec. 577.  Sec. 578.  Sec. 579.  Subtitle I— Sec. 581.  Sec. 582.  Sec. 583.  Sec. 584.  Sec. 585.  Sec. 586.  Sec. 587.  Sec. 588.  Sec. 589.  Subtitle J— Sec. 591.  Sec. 592.  Sec. 593.  Sec. 594.  TITLE VI— Subtitle A— Sec. 601.  Sec. 602.  Sec. 603.  Subtitle B— Sec. 611.  Sec. 612.  Sec. 613.  Sec. 614.  Sec. 615.  Sec. 616.  Subtitle C— Sec. 621.  Sec. 622.  Sec. 623.  Sec. 624.  Sec. 625.  Sec. 626.  Sec. 627.  Sec. 628.  Subtitle D— Sec. 631.  Sec. 632.  Sec. 633.  Sec. 634.  Sec. 635.  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.  Subtitle C— Sec. 721.  Sec. 722.  Sec. 723.  Sec. 724.  Sec. 725.  Sec. 726.  TITLE VIII— Subtitle A— Sec. 801.  Sec. 802.  Sec. 803.  Sec. 804.  Sec. 805.  Sec. 806.  Sec. 807.  Sec. 808.  Sec. 809.  Sec. 810.  Sec. 811.  Sec. 812.  Sec. 813.  Subtitle B— Sec. 820.  Sec. 821.  Sec. 822.  Sec. 823.  Sec. 824.  Sec. 825.  Sec. 826.  Sec. 827.  Subtitle C— Sec. 831.  Sec. 832.  Sec. 833.  Sec. 834.  Sec. 835.  Subtitle D— Sec. 841.  Sec. 842.  Sec. 843.  Subtitle E— Sec. 851.  Sec. 852.  Sec. 853.  Sec. 854.  Sec. 855.  Sec. 856.  Sec. 857.  Subtitle F— Sec. 860.  Sec. 861.  Sec. 862.  Sec. 863.  Sec. 864.  Sec. 865.  Subtitle G— Sec. 871.  Sec. 872.  Sec. 873.  Sec. 874.  Sec. 875.  TITLE IX— Subtitle A— Sec. 901.  Sec. 902.  Sec. 903.  Sec. 904.  Sec. 905.  Subtitle B— Sec. 911.  Sec. 912.  Sec. 913.  Sec. 914.  Sec. 915.  Sec. 916.  Sec. 917.  Sec. 918.  Sec. 919.  Sec. 920.  Sec. 921.  Sec. 922.  Sec. 923.  Sec. 924.  TITLE X— Subtitle A— Sec. 1001.  Sec. 1002.  Sec. 1003.  Sec. 1004.  Sec. 1005.  Subtitle B— Sec. 1010.  Sec. 1011.  Sec. 1012.  Sec. 1013.  Subtitle C— Sec. 1015.  Sec. 1016.  Sec. 1017.  Sec. 1018.  Sec. 1019.  Sec. 1020.  Sec. 1021.  Sec. 1022.  Sec. 1023.  Sec. 1024.  Subtitle D— Sec. 1031.  Sec. 1032.  Sec. 1033.  Sec. 1034.  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.  Sec. 1054.  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. 1080.  Sec. 1081.  Sec. 1082.  Sec. 1083.  Sec. 1084.  Sec. 1085.  Sec. 1086.  Sec. 1087.  Sec. 1088.  Sec. 1089.  Sec. 1090.  Sec. 1091.  Sec. 1092.  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.  Sec. 1119.  Sec. 1120.  TITLE XII— Subtitle A— Sec. 1201.  Sec. 1202.  Sec. 1203.  Sec. 1204.  Sec. 1205.  Sec. 1206.  Sec. 1207.  Sec. 1208.  Sec. 1209.  Sec. 1210.  Sec. 1211.  Subtitle B— Sec. 1221.  Sec. 1222.  Sec. 1223.  Sec. 1224.  Sec. 1225.  Sec. 1226.  Sec. 1227.  Sec. 1228.  Sec. 1229.  Sec. 1230.  Sec. 1231.  Subtitle C— Sec. 1241.  Sec. 1242.  Sec. 1243.  Sec. 1244.  Sec. 1245.  Sec. 1246.  Sec. 1247.  Sec. 1248.  Sec. 1249.  Sec. 1250.  Sec. 1250A.  Sec. 1250B.  Subtitle D— Sec. 1251.  Sec. 1252.  Sec. 1253.  Sec. 1254.  Sec. 1255.  Sec. 1256.  Sec. 1257.  Sec. 1258.  Subtitle E— Sec. 1261.  Sec. 1262.  Sec. 1263.  Sec. 1264.  Sec. 1265.  Sec. 1266.  Sec. 1267.  Sec. 1268.  Sec. 1269.  Sec. 1270.  Sec. 1271.  Sec. 1272.  TITLE XIII— Subtitle A— Sec. 1301.  Sec. 1302.  Sec. 1303.  Sec. 1304.  Sec. 1305.  Sec. 1306.  Sec. 1307.  Sec. 1308.  Sec. 1309.  Sec. 1310.  Sec. 1311.  Sec. 1312.  Sec. 1313.  Sec. 1314.  Sec. 1315.  Sec. 1316.  Sec. 1317.  Sec. 1318.  Sec. 1319.  Subtitle B— Sec. 1321.  Part 1— Sec. 1331.  Sec. 1332.  Sec. 1333.  Part 2— Sec. 1341.  Sec. 1342.  Sec. 1343.  Sec. 1344.  Sec. 1345.  Part 3— Sec. 1351.  Sec. 1352.  Sec. 1353.  Sec. 1354.  TITLE XIV— Subtitle A— Sec. 1401.  Sec. 1402.  Sec. 1403.  Sec. 1404.  Sec. 1405.  Subtitle B— Sec. 1411.   Sec. 1412.  Sec. 1413.  Sec. 1414.  Subtitle C— Sec. 1421.  Sec. 1422.  Sec. 1423.  TITLE XV— Subtitle A— Sec. 1501.  Sec. 1502.  Sec. 1503.  Sec. 1504.  Sec. 1505.  Sec. 1506.  Sec. 1507.  Subtitle B— Sec. 1511.  Sec. 1512.  Sec. 1513.  Sec. 1514.  Sec. 1515.  Sec. 1516.  Sec. 1517.  Sec. 1518.  Sec. 1519.  Subtitle C— Sec. 1521.  Sec. 1522.  Sec. 1523.  Sec. 1524.  Sec. 1525.  Sec. 1526.  Sec. 1527.  Subtitle D— Sec. 1531.  Sec. 1532.  Sec. 1533.  Sec. 1534.  Sec. 1535.  Sec. 1536.  Sec. 1537.  Sec. 1538.  Subtitle E— Sec. 1541.  Sec. 1542.  Sec. 1543.  Sec. 1544.  Sec. 1545.  Subtitle F— Sec. 1551.  Sec. 1552.  Sec. 1553.  Sec. 1554.  Sec. 1555.  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.  Subtitle B— Sec. 1621.  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.  Subtitle D— Sec. 1661.  Sec. 1662.  Sec. 1663.  Sec. 1664.  Sec. 1665.  Sec. 1666.  Sec. 1667.  Sec. 1668.  Sec. 1669.  Sec. 1670.  Sec. 1671.  Subtitle E— Sec. 1681.  Sec. 1682.  Sec. 1683.  Sec. 1684.  Sec. 1685.  Sec. 1686.  Sec. 1687.  Sec. 1688.  Sec. 1689.  Sec. 1690.  TITLE XVII— Sec. 1701.  Subtitle A— Sec. 1711.  Sec. 1712.  Sec. 1713.  Sec. 1714.  Sec. 1715.  Sec. 1716.  Sec. 1717.  Sec. 1718.  Sec. 1719.  Sec. 1719A.  Subtitle B— Sec. 1721.  Sec. 1722.  Sec. 1723.  Subtitle C— Sec. 1731.  Sec. 1732.  Sec. 1733.  Sec. 1734.  Sec. 1735.  Sec. 1736.  Sec. 1737.  Subtitle D— Sec. 1741.  Sec. 1742.  TITLE XVIII— Subtitle A— Sec. 1801.  Sec. 1802.  Sec. 1803.  Sec. 1804.  Sec. 1805.  Sec. 1806.  Sec. 1807.  Sec. 1808.  Sec. 1809.  Sec. 1810.  Sec. 1811.  Subtitle B— Sec. 1821.  Sec. 1822.  Sec. 1823.  Sec. 1824.  Sec. 1825.  Sec. 1826.  Sec. 1827.  Sec. 1828.  Sec. 1829.  Sec. 1830.  Sec. 1831.  Sec. 1832.  Sec. 1833.  Subtitle C— Sec. 1841.  Sec. 1842.  Sec. 1843.  Subtitle D— Sec. 1851.  Sec. 1852.  Sec. 1853.  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.  Sec. 2204.  Sec. 2205.  TITLE XXIII— Sec. 2301.  Sec. 2302.  Sec. 2303.  Sec. 2304.  Sec. 2305.  Sec. 2306.  Sec. 2307.  TITLE XXIV— Sec. 2401.  Sec. 2402.  Sec. 2403.  Sec. 2404.  Sec. 2405.  Sec. 2406.  Sec. 2407.  Sec. 2408.  Sec. 2409.  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.  Sec. 2607.  Sec. 2608.  Sec. 2609.  Sec. 2610.  Sec. 2611.  TITLE XXVII— Sec. 2701.  Sec. 2702.  TITLE XXVIII— Subtitle A— Sec. 2801.  Sec. 2802.   Sec. 2803.  Sec. 2804.  Sec. 2805.  Sec. 2806.  Sec. 2807.  Sec. 2808.  Sec. 2809.  Sec. 2810.  Sec. 2811.  Subtitle B— Sec. 2821.  Sec. 2822.  Sec. 2823.  Sec. 2824.  Sec. 2825.  Subtitle C— Sec. 2831.  Sec. 2832.  Sec. 2833.  Sec. 2834.  Sec. 2835.  Sec. 2836.  Sec. 2837.  Sec. 2838.  Sec. 2839.  Sec. 2840.  Sec. 2841.  Subtitle D— Sec. 2851.  Sec. 2852.  Sec. 2853.  Sec. 2854.  Sec. 2855.  Sec. 2856.  Sec. 2857.  Sec. 2858.  Subtitle E— Sec. 2861.  Sec. 2862.  Sec. 2863.  Sec. 2864.  Sec. 2865.  Sec. 2866.  Sec. 2867.  Sec. 2868.  Subtitle F— Sec. 2871.  Sec. 2872.  Sec. 2873.  Sec. 2874.  Sec. 2875.  Subtitle G— Sec. 2881.  Sec. 2882.  Sec. 2883.  Sec. 2884.  Sec. 2885.  Sec. 2886.  Sec. 2887.  Sec. 2888.  Sec. 2889.  Sec. 2890.   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.  Sec. 3122.  Sec. 3123.  Sec. 3124.  Sec. 3125.  Sec. 3126.  Sec. 3127.  Sec. 3128.  Subtitle C— Sec. 3131.  Sec. 3132.  Sec. 3133.  Sec. 3134.  TITLE XXXII— Sec. 3201.  TITLE XXXIV— Sec. 3401.  TITLE XXXV— Subtitle A— Sec. 3501.  Subtitle B— Sec. 3511.  Sec. 3512.  Sec. 3513.  Sec. 3514.  Subtitle C— Sec. 3521.  Sec. 3522.  Sec. 3523.  Sec. 3524.  Subtitle D— Sec. 3531.  Sec. 3532.  Sec. 3533.  Sec. 3534.  Sec. 3535.  Sec. 3536.  Sec. 3537.  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— TITLE L— Sec. 5001.  Sec. 5002.  Sec. 5003.  TITLE LI— Sec. 5101.  Sec. 5102.  Sec. 5103.  Sec. 5104.  TITLE LII— Sec. 5201.  TITLE LIII— Sec. 5301.  Sec. 5302.  TITLE LIV— Subtitle A— Sec. 5401.  Sec. 5402.  Sec. 5403.  Sec. 5404.  Sec. 5405.  Sec. 5406.  Subtitle B— Sec. 5411.  Sec. 5412.  Sec. 5413.  Sec. 5414.  TITLE LV— Sec. 5501.  TITLE LVI— Sec. 5601.  Sec. 5602.  Sec. 5603.  TITLE LVII— Sec. 5701.  Sec. 5702.  Sec. 5703.  Sec. 5704.  TITLE LVIII— Sec. 5801.  DIVISION F— Sec. 6001.  Sec. 6002.  TITLE LXI— Sec. 6101.  Sec. 6102.  Sec. 6103.  Sec. 6104.  Sec. 6105.  Sec. 6106.  Sec. 6107.  Sec. 6108.  Sec. 6109.  Sec. 6110.  Sec. 6111.  Sec. 6112.  Sec. 6113.  Sec. 6114.  Sec. 6115.  Sec. 6116.  Sec. 6117.  TITLE LXII— Subtitle A— Sec. 6201.  Sec. 6202.  Sec. 6203.  Sec. 6204.  Sec. 6205.  Sec. 6206.  Sec. 6207.  Sec. 6208.  Sec. 6209.  Sec. 6210.  Sec. 6211.  Sec. 6212.  Sec. 6213.  Subtitle B— Sec. 6221.  Sec. 6222.  Sec. 6223.  Sec. 6224.  Sec. 6225.  Sec. 6226.  Sec. 6227.  Sec. 6228.  Sec. 6229.  Sec. 6230.  Sec. 6231.  Sec. 6232.  TITLE LXIII— Sec. 6301.  Sec. 6302.  Sec. 6303.  Sec. 6304.  Sec. 6305.  Sec. 6306.  Sec. 6307.  Sec. 6308.  Sec. 6309.  TITLE LXIV— Sec. 6401.  Sec. 6402.  Sec. 6403.  Sec. 6404.  Sec. 6405.  Sec. 6406.  Sec. 6407.  Sec. 6408.  Sec. 6409.  Sec. 6410.  TITLE LXV— Sec. 6501.  Sec. 6502.  Sec. 6503.  Sec. 6504.  TITLE LXVI— Sec. 6601.  Sec. 6602.  Sec. 6603.  Sec. 6604.  Sec. 6605.  Sec. 6606.  TITLE LXVII— Sec. 6701.  Sec. 6702.  Sec. 6703.  Sec. 6704.  Sec. 6705.  Sec. 6706.  Sec. 6707.  Sec. 6708.  Sec. 6709.  Sec. 6710.  DIVISION G— Sec. 7001.  Sec. 7002.  Sec. 7003.  TITLE I— Sec. 7101.  Sec. 7102.  Sec. 7103.  Sec. 7104.  Sec. 7105.  TITLE II— Sec. 7201.  TITLE III— Subtitle A— Sec. 7301.  Sec. 7302.  Sec. 7303.  Sec. 7304.  Sec. 7305.  Sec. 7306.  Sec. 7307.  Sec. 7308.  Sec. 7309.  Sec. 7310.  Sec. 7311.  Sec. 7312.  Sec. 7313.  Sec. 7314.  Sec. 7315.  Sec. 7316.  Sec. 7317.  Sec. 7318.  Sec. 7319.  Sec. 7320.  Sec. 7321.  Sec. 7322.  Sec. 7323.  Sec. 7324.  Sec. 7325.  Sec. 7326.  Sec. 7327.  Subtitle B— Sec. 7331.  Sec. 7332.  Sec. 7333.  Sec. 7334.  Sec. 7335.  Sec. 7336.  Sec. 7337.  Sec. 7338.  Sec. 7339.  Subtitle C— Sec. 7341.  Sec. 7342.  Sec. 7343.  Subtitle D— Sec. 7351.  Sec. 7352.  Sec. 7353.  Sec. 7354.  Sec. 7355.  Sec. 7356.  TITLE IV— Subtitle A— Sec. 7401.  Sec. 7402.  Sec. 7403.  Sec. 7404.  Sec. 7405.  Sec. 7406.  Sec. 7407.  Sec. 7408.  Subtitle B— Sec. 7411.  Sec. 7412.  Sec. 7413.  TITLE V— Subtitle A— Sec. 7501.  Sec. 7502.  Sec. 7503.  Sec. 7504.  Sec. 7505.  Sec. 7506.  Sec. 7507.  Sec. 7508.  Sec. 7509.  Sec. 7510.  Subtitle B— Sec. 7511.  Sec. 7512.  Sec. 7513.  TITLE VI— Sec. 7601.  Sec. 7602.  Sec. 7603.  Sec. 7604.  Sec. 7605.  Sec. 7606.  TITLE VII— Sec. 7701.  Sec. 7702.  Sec. 7703.  Sec. 7704.  TITLE VIII— Sec. 7801.  Sec. 7802.  Sec. 7803.  Sec. 7804.  TITLE IX— Sec. 7901.  Sec. 7902. 
SEC. 3.

10 USC 101 note.

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 purposes 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.
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>Limitation on availability of funds pending assessment of Army Trackless Moving Target systems.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 112. </designator> <label>Strategy for Army tactical wheeled vehicle program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 113. </designator> <label>Report on acquisition strategies for the logistics augmentation program of the Army.</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>Modification of requirements for minimum number of carrier air wings of the Navy.</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>Multiyear procurement authority for Virginia class submarine program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 124. </designator> <label>Procurement authority for Auxiliary Personnel Lighter program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 125. </designator> <label>Limitation on reductions to V–22 aircraft nacelle improvement program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 126.  </designator> <label>Limitation on consideration of Government-operated dry docks in certain contract solicitations.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/165">137 STAT. 165</page></label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 127. </designator> <label>Annual reports on use of Government docks for ship repair and maintenance.</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>Limitation on retirement of F–15 aircraft and modification of related reporting requirement.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 132. </designator> <label>Limitations and minimum inventory requirement relating to RQ–4 aircraft.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 133. </designator> <label>Temporary exception to minimum inventory requirement for fighter aircraft of the Air Force.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 134. </designator> <label>Modification of minimum inventory requirements for C–130 aircraft.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 135. </designator> <label>Modification of annual reports on T–7A Advanced Pilot Training System.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 136. </designator> <label>Modification to prohibition on certain reductions to B–1 bomber aircraft squadrons.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 137. </designator> <label>Modification of minimum inventory requirements for A–10 aircraft.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 138. </designator> <label>Procurement authority for over-the-horizon radar systems.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 139. </designator> <label>Prohibition on availability of funds for retirement of KC–135 aircraft.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 140. </designator> <label>Prohibition on reduction of KC–135 aircraft in PMAI of the reserve components.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 141. </designator> <label>Limitation on issuance of acquisition strategy for the KC–135 recapitalization program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 142. </designator> <label>Prohibition on certain reductions to inventory of E–3 airborne warning and control system aircraft.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 143. </designator> <label>Prohibition on availability of funds for termination of production lines for the HH–60W aircraft.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 144. </designator> <label>Limitation on retirement of F–16C/D aircraft.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 145. </designator> <label>Limitation on procurement of KC–46A aircraft.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 146. </designator> <label>Limitation on actions relating to remote vision systems of KC–46A aircraft.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 147.  </designator> <label>Limitation on retirement of T–1A training aircraft.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 148. </designator> <label>Plan for long-term Air Force fighter force structure.</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. 151. </designator> <label>Annual report on force structure changes exhibit for the defense budget.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 152. </designator> <label>Multiyear procurement authority for domestically processed critical minerals.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 153. </designator> <label>Prohibition on solicitation of proprietary armor for certain tactical vehicles.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 154. </designator> <label>Prohibition on availability of funds for procurement of certain batteries.</label> </referenceItem></toc> <subtitle id="d28342e6306" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stA" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Authorization of Appropriations</heading> <section id="d28342e6311" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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 2024 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="d28342e6319" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stB" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Army Programs</heading> <section id="d28342e6324" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stB/s111" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="111">SEC. 111. </num><heading>LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS PENDING ASSESSMENT OF ARMY TRACKLESS MOVING TARGET SYSTEMS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydab0810c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stB/s111/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>Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2024 for the Trackless Moving Target program of the Army, not more than 75 percent may be obligated or expended to procure or further develop the Trackless Moving Target–Infantry variant until the Secretary of the Army—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab0810d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stB/s111/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>acting through the Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, conducts an assessment of the Trackless Moving Target–Infantry variant, which shall include—<page identifier="/us/stat/137/166">137 STAT. 166</page></chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab0810e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stB/s111/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>obtaining end-user feedback regarding such variant; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab0810f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stB/s111/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>comparing the performance of such variant against the applicable program requirements set forth in the report of Secretary of the Army titled “Autonomous Robotic Targets for Small Arms Range Training”, as submitted to Congress in March 2023;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab08110-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stB/s111/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>obtains direct soldier feedback on the current Trackless Moving Target program;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab08111-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stB/s111/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdab08112-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Certification.</p></sidenote><content>certifies to the congressional defense committees that the acquisition strategy of the Army for the Trackless Moving Target–Infantry variant meets the program requirements set forth in the report referred to in paragraph (1)(B); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab08113-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stB/s111/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdab08114-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote><content>submits to the congressional defense committees the report required under subsection (b).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydab08115-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stB/s111/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><chapeau>Not later than 30 days after the date of the completion of the assessment and soldier feedback required under paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a), the Secretary of the Army shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab08116-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stB/s111/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>detailed results of the assessment conducted under subsection (a)(1), including a comparison of the Trackless Moving Target–Infantry variant under development by the Army to other operationally deployed, commercially available targets in use by other Armed Forces;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab08117-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stB/s111/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdab08118-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Summary.</p></sidenote><content>a summary of the soldier feedback obtained under subsection (a)(2); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab08119-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stB/s111/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdab0811a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Certification.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdab0811b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Compliance.</p></sidenote><content>a certification that the development of the Trackless Moving Target–Infantry variant is in compliance with the requirements of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4061">section 4061 of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e6413" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stB/s112" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="112">SEC. 112. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdab0811c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s7013">10 USC 7013 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>STRATEGY FOR ARMY TACTICAL WHEELED VEHICLE PROGRAM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydab1446d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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="xdab1446e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time periods.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdab1446f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Strategy Required</inline>.—</heading><content>In the budget justification materials submitted in support of the budget of the Department of Defense (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>) for each of fiscal years 2025, 2030, and 2035, the Secretary of the Army shall include a report on the strategy of the Army for tactical wheeled vehicles.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydab14470-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Requirements for Strategy</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each strategy required by subsection (a) shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab14471-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stB/s112/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>align with the applicable national defense strategy under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s113/g">section 113(g) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, and applicable policies;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab14472-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stB/s112/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>be designed so that the force of tactical wheeled vehicles provided under the strategy supports the national security strategy of the United States as set forth in the most recent national security strategy report of the President under section 108 of the National Security Act of 1947 (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s3043">50 U.S.C. 3043</ref>); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab14473-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stB/s112/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>define capabilities and capacity requirements across the entire fleet of tactical wheeled vehicles, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab14474-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stB/s112/b/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>light, medium, and heavy tactical wheeled vehicles; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab14475-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stB/s112/b/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>associated trailer and support equipment.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydab14476-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stB/s112/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Strategy Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each strategy required by subsection (a) shall include the following:<page identifier="/us/stat/137/167">137 STAT. 167</page></chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab14477-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stB/s112/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdab14478-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>A detailed program for the construction of light, medium, and heavy tactical wheeled vehicles for the Army over the period of five fiscal years following the date of the strategy.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab14479-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stB/s112/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>A description of the necessary force structure and capabilities of tactical wheeled vehicles to meet the requirements of the national security strategy described in subsection (b)(2).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab1447a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stB/s112/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdab1447b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Funding estimate.</p></sidenote><content>The estimated levels of annual funding, by vehicle class, in both graphical and tabular form, necessary to carry out the program described in paragraph (1), together with a discussion of the procurement strategies on which such estimated levels of annual funding are based.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab1447c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stB/s112/c/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdab1447d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Cost estimate.</p></sidenote><content>The estimated total cost of construction for each vehicle class used to determine the estimated levels of annual funding described in paragraph (3).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydab1447e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stB/s112/d" 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 each strategy required by subsection (a), the Secretary of the Army shall consider the following objectives and factors:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab1447f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stB/s112/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Objectives relating to protection, fleet operations, mission command, mobility, and the industrial base.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab14480-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stB/s112/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Technological advances that are expected to increase efficiency of and reduce demand for tactical wheeled vehicles.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab14481-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stB/s112/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Technological advances that allow for the operation of tactical wheeled vehicles in a variety of climate and geographic conditions.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab14482-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stB/s112/d/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Existing commercial technologies such as vehicle electrification, autonomous capabilities, and predictive maintenance, among others.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab14483-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stB/s112/d/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>The capabilities of autonomous equivalents to tactical wheeled vehicles.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydab14484-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stB/s112/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdab14485-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing Requirements</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 15 days after each budget submission described in subsection (a), in conjunction with the submission of each strategy required by such subsection, the Secretary of the Army shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing that addresses the investment needed for each platform of tactical wheeled vehicle of the Army across 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> (as of the date of the briefing).</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e6576" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stB/s113" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="113">SEC. 113. </num><heading>REPORT ON ACQUISITION STRATEGIES FOR THE LOGISTICS AUGMENTATION PROGRAM OF THE ARMY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydab207d6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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="xdab207d7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Review.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Army, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense and the commanders of the geographic combatant commands, shall conduct a review of the proposed recompete of the operational task orders of the geographic combatant commands under the LOGCAP V contract.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydab207d8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The review required by subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab207d9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stB/s113/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdab207da-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p></sidenote><content>A business case analysis of the cost and operational benefit of recompeting the task orders described in subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab207db-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stB/s113/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Input from stakeholders, including the Commanding General of Army Sustainment Command, the commanders of the geographic combatant commands, and the commanders of the Army Service Component Commands, on the desirability <page identifier="/us/stat/137/168">137 STAT. 168</page> and operational effects of the proposed recompete described in subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab207dc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stB/s113/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdab207dd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Cost estimates.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdab207de-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Timelines.</p></sidenote><content>Detailed cost estimates and timelines, including projected transition costs and timelines for the task orders described in subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab207df-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stB/s113/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdab207e0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><chapeau>An assessment of the potential effects of the recompete described in subsection (a) on—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab207e1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stB/s113/b/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the quality and timing of the work performed under the task orders described in such subsection; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab207e2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stB/s113/b/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the ability of the Army to transition to the LOGCAP VI contract, including any effects on the quality and timing of such transition.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab207e3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stB/s113/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdab207e4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p></sidenote><content>An analysis of recompeting the task orders described in subsection (a) compared to transitioning directly to the LOGCAP VI contract instead of recompeting such task orders.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab207e5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stB/s113/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdab207e6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Overview.</p></sidenote><content>An overview of potential innovations and efficiencies derived from a competition for the LOGCAP VI contract.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab207e7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stB/s113/b/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>An explanation of the benefit of recompeting the task orders described in subsection (a) compared to conducting an open competition for the LOGCAP VI contract instead of recompeting such task orders.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab207e8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stB/s113/b/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><content>A breakdown of any additional authorities needed to move directly to the LOGCAP VI contract instead of recompeting the task orders described in subsection (a).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydab207e9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stB/s113/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 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the results of the review conducted under subsection (a), including the results of the review with respect to each element specified in subsection (b).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydab207ea-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stB/s113/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="ydab207eb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stB/s113/d/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The term “<term>LOGCAP V contract</term>” means the contract for the logistics augmentation program of the Army that is due to expire in 2028.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab207ec-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stB/s113/d/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The term “<term>LOGCAP VI contract</term>” means a successor contract for the logistics augmentation program of the Army that is expected to be entered into following the expiration of the LOGCAP V contract.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d28342e6703" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stC" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading>Navy Programs</heading> <section id="d28342e6708" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stC/s121" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="121">SEC. 121. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF REQUIREMENTS FOR MINIMUM NUMBER OF CARRIER AIR WINGS OF THE NAVY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydab2cb3d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stC/s121/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Modification of Requirements</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab2cb3e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stC/s121/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>Subsection (e) of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s8062">section 8062 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows—<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydab2cb3f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><chapeau>The Secretary of the Navy shall ensure that—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab2cb40-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>the Navy maintains a minimum of 9 carrier air wings; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab2cb41-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>for each such carrier air wing, the Navy maintains a dedicated and fully staffed headquarters.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab2cb42-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stC/s121/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdab2cb43-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdab2cb44-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s8062">10 USC 8062 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effective date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendment made by paragraph (1) shall take effect one year after the date on which the Secretary of the Navy submits to Congress the report required under subsection (b)(3). The<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdab2cb45-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notification.</p></sidenote> Secretary of the Navy shall notify the Law Revision Counsel of the House of Representatives <page identifier="/us/stat/137/169">137 STAT. 169</page> of the submission of the report so that the Law Revision Counsel may execute the amendment made by paragraph (1) in accordance with the preceding sentence.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydab2cb46-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stC/s121/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Analysis and Report</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab2f257-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stC/s121/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdab2f258-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Navy shall conduct an analysis of potential approaches to the manning, operation, and deployment of a 10th aircraft carrier and associated carrier air wing to determine how the Navy can mobilize such a carrier and air wing if required by operational needs.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab2f259-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stC/s121/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 under paragraph (1) shall address the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab2f25a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stC/s121/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="xdab2f25b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Timeline.</p></sidenote><chapeau>The timeline associated with removing an aircraft carrier from each the following maintenance availability types:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydab2f25c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stC/s121/b/2/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>Complex Overhaul.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydab2f25d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stC/s121/b/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>Selected Restricted Availability.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydab2f25e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stC/s121/b/2/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>Docking Selected Restricted Availability.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydab2f25f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stC/s121/b/2/A/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>Planned Incremental Availability.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydab2f260-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stC/s121/b/2/A/v" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">(v) </num><content>Docking Planned Incremental Availability.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab2f261-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stC/s121/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The potential for establishing a reserve component air wing capable of mobilization as a 10th carrier air wing.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab2f262-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stC/s121/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="xdab2f263-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Timeline.</p></sidenote><content>The timeline for activation of such a reserve component carrier air wing.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab2f264-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stC/s121/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="xdab2f265-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Costs.</p></sidenote><content>The costs associated with establishing and maintaining a 10th active carrier air wing versus establishing and maintaining a reserve component air wing as described in subparagraph (B).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab2f266-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stC/s121/b/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>The potential for deployment of a 10th aircraft carrier without a fully manned carrier air wing in the event the Navy only operates and crews 9 carrier air wings at the time deployment of a 10th aircraft carrier is required.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab2f267-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stC/s121/b/2/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>The potential for additional forward deployed squadrons that could support an aircraft carrier during theater operations that may not have a fully embarked air wing at the time of embarkation.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab2f268-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stC/s121/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>Following completion of the analysis required under paragraph (1), Secretary of the Navy shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the results of the analysis.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e6882" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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 123(a) of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/263">Public Law 117–263</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/136/2443">136 Stat. 2443</ref>), is further amended by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>through 2023</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>through 2024</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d28342e6908" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stC/s123" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="123">SEC. 123. </num><heading>MULTIYEAR PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY FOR VIRGINIA CLASS SUBMARINE PROGRAM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydab34089-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stC/s123/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority for Multiyear Procurement</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3501">section 3501 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, the Secretary of the Navy may enter into one or more multiyear contracts for the procurement of not more than 13 Virginia class submarines.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydab3408a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stC/s123/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdab3408b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority for Advance Procurement</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of the Navy may enter into one or more contracts, beginning in <page identifier="/us/stat/137/170">137 STAT. 170</page> fiscal year 2024, for advance procurement associated with the Virginia class submarines for which authorization to enter into a multiyear procurement contract is provided under subsection (a) and for equipment or subsystems associated with the Virginia class submarine program, including procurement of—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab3679c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stC/s123/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>long lead time material; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab3679d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stC/s123/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>material or equipment in economic order quantities when cost savings are achievable.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydab3679e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stC/s123/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </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 2025 is subject to the availability of appropriations or funds for that purpose for such later fiscal year.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydab3679f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stC/s123/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Termination Liability</inline>.—</heading><content>A contract for the construction of Virginia class submarines entered into under subsection (a) shall include a clause that limits the liability of the United States to the contractor for any termination of the contract. The maximum liability of the United States under the clause shall be the amount appropriated for the submarines covered by the contract regardless of the amount obligated under the contract.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydab367a0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stC/s123/e" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Virginia Class Submarine Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>Virginia class submarine</term>” means a block VI configured Virginia class submarine.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e6979" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stC/s124" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="124">SEC. 124. </num><heading>PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY FOR AUXILIARY PERSONNEL LIGHTER PROGRAM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydab38eb1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stC/s124/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdab38eb2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Contract Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>Beginning in fiscal year 2024, the Secretary of the Navy may enter into one or more contracts for the procurement of up to six Auxiliary Personnel Lighter class vessels and associated material.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydab38eb3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stC/s124/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Liability</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Any contract entered into under subsection (a) shall provide that—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab38eb4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stC/s124/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdab38eb5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Payments.</p></sidenote><content>any obligation of the United States to make a payment under the contract is subject to the availability of appropriations for that purpose; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab38eb6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stC/s124/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the total liability of the Federal Government for termination of the contract shall be limited to the total amount of funding obligated to the contract at the time of termination.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e7019" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stC/s125" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="125">SEC. 125. </num><heading>LIMITATION ON REDUCTIONS TO V–22 AIRCRAFT NACELLE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydab3b5c7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stC/s125/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><content>Except as provided in subsection (b), the Secretary of Defense shall upgrade not fewer than 24 V–22 aircraft under the V–22 nacelle improvement program in accordance with the plan for such program set forth in the budget of the President for fiscal year 2024 (as submitted to Congress under <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s1105/a">section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code</ref>).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydab3b5c8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stC/s125/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdab3b5c9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Certification.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exception</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense may reduce the number of aircraft upgraded under subsection (a) below 24 if the Secretary certifies to the congressional defense committees that such reduction is in the interests of national security.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e7049" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stC/s126" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="126">SEC. 126. </num><heading>LIMITATION ON CONSIDERATION OF GOVERNMENT-OPERATED DRY DOCKS IN CERTAIN CONTRACT SOLICITATIONS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydab3dcda-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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="xdab3dcdb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">California.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>With respect to a solicitation of the Secretary of the Navy for the award of a contract for private sector non-nuclear surface ship maintenance in San Diego, California, the <page identifier="/us/stat/137/171">137 STAT. 171</page> Secretary shall ensure, in accordance with <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2466">section 2466 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, that Government-operated dry docks are only included in such solicitation if there is insufficient capacity at privately-operated dry docks for performance of such contract.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydab3dcdc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Applicability and Termination</inline>.—</heading><content>The prohibition under subsection (a) shall apply with respect to solicitations for contracts issued after the date of the enactment of this Act and shall terminate on the date that is five years after such date of enactment.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e7082" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stC/s127" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="127">SEC. 127. </num><heading>ANNUAL REPORTS ON USE OF GOVERNMENT DOCKS FOR SHIP REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdab403ed-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Not<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdab403ee-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote> later than June 30, 2024, and on an annual basis thereafter through 2028, the Secretary of the Navy shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab403ef-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stC/s127/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>identifies each instance in the year preceding the date of the report in which the Navy used a Government dock for a ship repair and maintenance availability when sufficient capacity was available in private docks during the period in which such repairs and maintenance were expected to be performed; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab403f0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stC/s127/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>for each such instance, provides an explanation of the reasons the Navy used a Government dock rather than a private dock.</content></paragraph> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d28342e7105" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stD" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="D">Subtitle D—</num><heading>Air Force Programs</heading> <section id="d28342e7110" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stD/s131" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="131">SEC. 131. </num><heading>LIMITATION ON RETIREMENT OF F–15 AIRCRAFT AND MODIFICATION OF RELATED REPORTING REQUIREMENT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydab47921-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9062">Section 9062 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="ydab4a032-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="l">“(l)</num><paragraph class="inline" id="ydab4a033-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdab4a034-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><chapeau>During the period beginning on the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 and ending on September 30, 2029, the Secretary of the Air Force may not—</chapeau><subparagraph class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="ydab4a035-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>retire more than 68 F–15E aircraft;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="ydab4a036-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>reduce funding for unit personnel or weapon system sustainment activities for retained F–15E aircraft in a manner that presumes future congressional authority to divest such aircraft; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="ydab4a037-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>keep an F–15E aircraft (other than an aircraft identified for retirement under subparagraph (A)) in a status considered excess to the requirements of the possessing command and awaiting disposition instructions (commonly referred to as ‘XJ’ status).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydab4a038-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdab4a039-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>The prohibition under paragraph (1) shall not apply to individual F–15E aircraft that the Secretary of the Air Force determines, on a case-by-case basis, to be no longer mission capable and uneconomical to repair because of aircraft accidents, mishaps, or excessive material degradation and non-airworthiness status of certain aircraft.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydab4a03a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Modification to Report Required Before Divestment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 150 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/263">Public Law 117–263</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/136/2456">136 Stat. 2456</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab4a03b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stD/s131/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (b)(1)—<page identifier="/us/stat/137/172">137 STAT. 172</page></chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab4a03c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stD/s131/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in subparagraph (C)(ii), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and</quotedText>” at the end;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab4a03d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stD/s131/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </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></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab4a03e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stD/s131/b/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="ydab4c74f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><chapeau>for each F–15E aircraft that the Secretary plans to divest, a description of—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydab4c750-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><chapeau>each upgrade and modification made to such aircraft, including—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydab4c751-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>the date of the upgrade or modification; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydab4c752-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>the cost of such upgrade or modification in current year dollars; and</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydab4c753-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau>the estimated remaining service-life (expressed as equivalent flight hours and years) of—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydab4c754-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>the aircraft; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydab4c755-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>the onboard systems of the aircraft.”</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> </quotedContent>;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab4c756-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsection (c) as subsection (d); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab4c757-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subsection (b) the following new subsection (c):<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydab4ed68-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdab4ed69-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdab4ed6a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Updates</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than October 1, 2024, and not later than October 1 of each year thereafter through 2029, the Secretary of the Air Force shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab4ed6b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>update the report required under subsection (b); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab4ed6c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>submit the updated report to the congressional defense committees.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydab4ed6d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stD/s131/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clarification of Relationship Between Limitations</inline>.—</heading><content>The<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdab4ed6e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Compliance.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdab4ed6f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9062">10 USC 9062 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> authority of the Secretary of the Air Force to retire F–15E aircraft to the extent allowed under subsection (l)(1)(A) of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9062">section 9062 of title 10, United States Code</ref> (as added by subsection (a) of this section) shall not apply until the Secretary complies with the requirements of section 150 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/263">Public Law 117–263</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/136/2456">136 Stat. 2456</ref>) (as amended by subsection (b) of this section).</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e7335" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stD/s132" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="132">SEC. 132. </num><heading>LIMITATIONS AND MINIMUM INVENTORY REQUIREMENT RELATING TO RQ–4 AIRCRAFT.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdab51480-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9062">Section 9062 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as amended by section 131, is further amended by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydab53b91-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="m">“(m)</num><paragraph class="inline" id="ydab53b92-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdab53b93-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><chapeau>During the period beginning on the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 and ending on September 30, 2028, the Secretary of the Air Force may not—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab53b94-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>retire an RQ–4 aircraft;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab53b95-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>reduce funding for unit personnel or weapon system sustainment activities for RQ–4 aircraft in a manner that presumes future congressional authority to divest such aircraft;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab53b96-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>keep an RQ–4 aircraft in a status considered excess to the requirements of the possessing command and awaiting disposition instructions (commonly referred to as ‘XJ’ status); or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab53b97-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>decrease the total aircraft inventory of RQ–4 aircraft below 10 aircraft.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/173">137 STAT. 173</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydab53b98-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdab53b99-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>The prohibition under paragraph (1) shall not apply to individual RQ–4 aircraft that the Secretary of the Air Force determines, on a case-by-case basis, to be no longer mission capable and uneconomical to repair because of aircraft accidents, mishaps, or excessive material degradation and non-airworthiness status of certain aircraft.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></section> <section id="d28342e7394" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stD/s133" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="133">SEC. 133. </num><heading>TEMPORARY EXCEPTION TO MINIMUM INVENTORY REQUIREMENT FOR FIGHTER AIRCRAFT OF THE AIR FORCE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydab589ba-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Temporary Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9062/i/1">section 9062(i)(1) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, during the covered period, the Secretary of the Air Force may decrease the total quantity of fighter aircraft in the primary mission aircraft inventory of the Air Force to not fewer than 1,112 aircraft.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydab589bb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stD/s133/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdab589bc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Applicability.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Termination</inline>.—</heading><content>Following expiration of the covered period, the minimum primary mission aircraft inventory requirements specified in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9062/i/1">section 9062(i)(1) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, shall apply as if this section had not been enacted.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydab589bd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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="ydab589be-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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 October 1, 2024.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab589bf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stD/s133/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The terms “fighter aircraft” and “primary mission aircraft inventory” have the meanings given those terms in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9062/i/2">section 9062(i)(2) of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e7451" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stD/s134" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="134">SEC. 134. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF MINIMUM INVENTORY REQUIREMENTS FOR C–130 AIRCRAFT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydab5b0d0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stD/s134/a" role="instruction" 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>Section 146(a)(3)(B) of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/263">Public Law 117–263</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/136/2455">136 Stat. 2455</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2023</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2024</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydab5b0d1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stD/s134/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition on Reduction of C–130 Aircraft Assigned to National Guard</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 146(b)(1) of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/263">Public Law 117–263</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/136/2455">136 Stat. 2455</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>fiscal year 2023</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>fiscal years 2023 and 2024</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e7507" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stD/s135" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="135">SEC. 135. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF ANNUAL REPORTS ON T–7A ADVANCED PILOT TRAINING SYSTEM.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdab5d7e2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 156 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/263">Public Law 117–263</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/136/2460">136 Stat. 2460</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab5d7e3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stD/s135/1" 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 2028</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>through 2033</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab5d7e4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stD/s135/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in subsection (b)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab5d7e5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stD/s135/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraph (9) as paragraph (11); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab5d7e6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stD/s135/2/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 (8) the following new paragraphs:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="ydab5d7e7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">“(9) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdab5d7e8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Risk assessment.</p></sidenote><content>A schedule risk assessment, conducted by the Secretary of the Air Force at the 80 percent confidence level, that includes risks associated with the overlap of the development, testing, and production phases of the program and risks related to contractor management.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="ydab5d7e9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="10">“(10) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdab5d7ea-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p></sidenote><content>A plan for determining the conditions under which the Secretary of the Air Force may accept production work <page identifier="/us/stat/137/174">137 STAT. 174</page> on the T–7A Advanced Pilot Training System that was completed by the contractor for the program in anticipation of the Air Force ordering additional systems, but which was not subject to typical production oversight because there was no contract for the procurement of such additional systems in effect when such work was performed.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e7580" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stD/s136" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="136">SEC. 136. </num><heading>MODIFICATION TO PROHIBITION ON CERTAIN REDUCTIONS TO B–1 BOMBER AIRCRAFT SQUADRONS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdab5fefb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 133 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/81">Public Law 117–81</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/135/1574">135 Stat. 1574</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab5fefc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stD/s136/1" 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="ydab6260d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exceptions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The prohibition under subsection (a) shall not apply—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab6260e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>to a bomb wing for which the Secretary of the Air Force has commenced the process of replacing B–1 bomber aircraft with B–21 bomber aircraft; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab6260f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdab62610-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>so as to prohibit the retirement of the individual B–1 aircraft designated 85–0089, which has been determined by Secretary of the Air Force to be no longer mission capable and uneconomical to repair due to damage sustained on April 20, 2022.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab62611-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stD/s136/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (c)(1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and ending on September 30, 2023</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and ending on September 30, 2026</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e7641" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stD/s137" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="137">SEC. 137. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF MINIMUM INVENTORY REQUIREMENTS FOR A–10 AIRCRAFT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydab67432-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 134(d) 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>), as amended by section 141(b)(1) of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/263">Public Law 117–263</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/136/2452">136 Stat. 2452</ref>), <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>153 A–10 aircraft</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>135 A–10 aircraft</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydab67433-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stD/s137/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdab67434-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Potential Transfer of Certain Aircraft</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case of any A–10 aircraft that is retired, prepared to retire, or placed in storage using funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/263">Public Law 117–263</ref>), the Secretary of Defense shall ensure that such aircraft is evaluated for potential transfer to the military forces of a nation that is an ally or partner of the United States.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydab67435-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stD/s137/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</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 142 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/129/755">129 Stat. 755</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab67436-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stD/s137/c/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="ydab67437-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stD/s137/c/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 (e) as subsections (b) through (d), respectively; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab67438-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stD/s137/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>in subsection (c), as so redesignated, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (c)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (b)</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e7743" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stD/s138" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="138">SEC. 138. </num><heading>PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY FOR OVER-THE-HORIZON RADAR SYSTEMS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydab6c259-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>As soon as practicable after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Air Force shall seek to enter into one or more contracts for the procurement of up to six over-the-horizon radar systems that meet the requirements of the United States Northern Command with respect to the detection of increasingly complex threats.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/175">137 STAT. 175</page></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydab6c25a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stD/s138/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Use of Competitive Procedures and Sole-source Contracts</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab6c25b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stD/s138/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Initial contracts</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>With respect to the award of a contract for the procurement of the first two over-the-horizon radar systems under subsection (a)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab6c25c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stD/s138/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="xdab6c25d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>the Secretary of the Air Force may use procedures other than competitive procedures (in accordance with <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3204">section 3204 of title 10, United States Code</ref>) if the Secretary determines it is not feasible to use competitive procedures; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab6c25e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stD/s138/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="xdab6c25f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdab6c260-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notification.</p></sidenote><content>if the Secretary makes a determination to award a sole source contract for such procurement in order to meet the requirements established by the Commander of the United States Northern Command, not later than 14 days after making such determination, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a notification of such determination, including the rationale for such determination.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab6c261-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stD/s138/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Subsequent contracts</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Air Force shall use competitive procedures for the award of a contract for the procurement of the third and any subsequent over-the-horizon radar systems under subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab6c262-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stD/s138/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">Competitive procedures defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>competitive procedures</term>” has the meaning given that term in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3012">section 3012 of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e7821" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stD/s139" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="139">SEC. 139. </num><heading>PROHIBITION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR RETIREMENT OF KC–135 AIRCRAFT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydab6e973-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stD/s139/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>Except as provided in subsection (b), none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2024 for the Air Force may be obligated or expended to retire, or prepare to retire, a KC–135 aircraft.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydab6e974-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stD/s139/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdab6e975-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exception</inline>.—</heading><content>The prohibition under subsection (a) shall not apply to individual KC–135 aircraft that the Secretary of the Air Force determines, on a case-by-case basis, to be no longer mission capable and uneconomical to repair because of aircraft accidents, mishaps, or excessive material degradation and non-airworthiness status of certain aircraft.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e7847" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stD/s140" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="140">SEC. 140. </num><heading>PROHIBITION ON REDUCTION OF KC–135 AIRCRAFT IN PMAI OF THE RESERVE COMPONENTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydab71086-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stD/s140/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 2024 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="ydab71087-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stD/s140/b" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </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="d28342e7875" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stD/s141" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="141">SEC. 141. </num><heading>LIMITATION ON ISSUANCE OF ACQUISITION STRATEGY FOR THE KC–135 RECAPITALIZATION PROGRAM.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdab73798-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  The Secretary of the Air Force may not issue an acquisition strategy for the KC–135 recapitalization program until the date on which the Secretary submits to the congressional defense committees the following documentation:<page identifier="/us/stat/137/176">137 STAT. 176</page></chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab73799-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stD/s141/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdab7379a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Update.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdab7379b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Timeline.</p></sidenote><content>An updated tanker roadmap timeline to include procurement of the Next Generation Air Refueling System.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab7379c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stD/s141/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdab7379d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p></sidenote><content>The business case analysis of the Air Force for the KC–135 recapitalization program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab7379e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stD/s141/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdab7379f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Requirements.</p></sidenote><content>Validated requirements from the Joint Staff for the contract competition under the KC–135 recapitalization program.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e7910" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stD/s142" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="142">SEC. 142. </num><heading>PROHIBITION ON CERTAIN REDUCTIONS TO INVENTORY OF E–3 AIRBORNE WARNING AND CONTROL SYSTEM AIRCRAFT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydab75eb0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stD/s142/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>Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c), none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2024 for the Air Force may be obligated or expended to retire, prepare to retire, or place in storage or in backup aircraft inventory any E–3 aircraft if such actions would reduce the total aircraft inventory of such aircraft below 16.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydab785c1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stD/s142/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdab785c2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exception for Plan</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Secretary of the Air Force submits to the congressional defense committees a plan for maintaining readiness and ensuring there is no lapse in mission capabilities, the prohibition under subsection (a) shall not apply to actions taken to reduce the total aircraft inventory of E–3 aircraft to below 16, beginning 30 days after the date on which the plan is so submitted.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydab785c3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stD/s142/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exception for E–7 Procurement</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Secretary of the Air Force procures enough E–7 Wedgetail aircraft to accomplish the required mission load, the prohibition under subsection (a) shall not apply to actions taken to reduce the total aircraft inventory of E–3 aircraft to below 16 after the date on which such E–7 Wedgetail aircraft are delivered.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e7945" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stD/s143" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="143">SEC. 143. </num><heading>PROHIBITION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR TERMINATION OF PRODUCTION LINES FOR THE HH–60W AIRCRAFT.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2024 for the Air Force may be obligated or expended to terminate the operations of, or to prepare to terminate the operations of, a production line for HH–60W Combat Rescue Helicopters.</content></section> <section id="d28342e7952" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stD/s144" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="144">SEC. 144. </num><heading>LIMITATION ON RETIREMENT OF F–16C/D AIRCRAFT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydab7d3e4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stD/s144/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdab7d3e5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdab7d3e6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdab7d3e7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>Beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and except as provided in subsection (b), the Secretary of the Air Force may not retire, prepare to retire, or place in storage or on backup aircraft inventory status any F–16C/D aircraft until a period of 180 days has elapsed following the date on which the Secretary submits the report required under section 148.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydab7d3e8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stD/s144/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdab7d3e9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exception</inline>.—</heading><content>The limitation under subsection (a) shall not apply to individual F–16C/D aircraft that the Secretary of the Air Force determines, on a case-by-case basis, to be no longer mission capable and uneconomical to repair because of aircraft accidents, mishaps, or excessive material degradation and non-airworthiness status of certain aircraft.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydab7d3ea-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stD/s144/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Information to Congress</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For each F–16C/D aircraft that the Secretary of the Air Force proposes to retire in a fiscal year, the Secretary shall include, in the materials submitted by the Secretary in support of the budget of the President for that <page identifier="/us/stat/137/177">137 STAT. 177</page> fiscal year (as submitted to Congress under <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s1105/a">section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code</ref>), a description of—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab7d3eb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stD/s144/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>each upgrade and modification made to such aircraft, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab7d3ec-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stD/s144/c/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the date of the upgrade or modification; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab7fafd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stD/s144/c/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the cost of such upgrade or modification in current year dollars; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab7fafe-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stD/s144/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdab7faff-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Estimate.</p></sidenote><chapeau>the estimated remaining service-life (expressed as equivalent flight hours and years) of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab7fb00-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stD/s144/c/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the aircraft; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab7fb01-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stD/s144/c/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the onboard systems of the aircraft.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e8034" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stD/s145" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="145">SEC. 145. </num><heading>LIMITATION ON PROCUREMENT OF KC–46A AIRCRAFT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydab84922-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stD/s145/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>The Secretary of the Air Force may not procure more than six KC–46A aircraft under the final lot of the covered contract unless—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab84923-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stD/s145/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1)</num><subparagraph class="inline" id="ydab84924-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stD/s145/a/1/A"><num value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdab84925-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notice.</p></sidenote><content>the Secretary submits to the congressional defense committees written notice of the intent of the Secretary to procure more than six KC–46A aircraft under the final lot of the covered contract; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydab84926-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stD/s145/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdab84927-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>a period of 180 days has elapsed following the date on which such notice was submitted; or</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab84928-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stD/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="xdab84929-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Certification.</p></sidenote><chapeau>the Secretary submits to the congressional defense committees written certification by the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics that—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab8492a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stD/s145/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>there are validated needs of the Air Force requiring the procurement more than six KC–46A aircraft under the final lot of the covered contract; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab8492b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stD/s145/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="xdab8492c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Cost estimates.</p></sidenote><content>cost estimates are complete for the long-term sustainment of any additional aircraft planned to be procured.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydab8492d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stD/s145/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 the contract for the procurement of KC–46A aircraft entered into between the Department of the Air Force and the Boeing Company that is in effect as of the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e8098" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stD/s146" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="146">SEC. 146. </num><heading>LIMITATION ON ACTIONS RELATING TO REMOTE VISION SYSTEMS OF KC–46A AIRCRAFT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydab8703e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stD/s146/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdab8974f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Certification.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of the Air Force may not take any action described in subsection (b) until the date on which the Secretary certifies to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives that—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab89750-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stD/s146/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the Secretary has identified a solution to fix the remote vision systems of KC–46A aircraft; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab89751-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stD/s146/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>such solution resolves all issues identified in the category 1 deficiency reports for such systems, except for issues relating to the panoramic system.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydab89752-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stD/s146/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Actions Described</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The actions described in this subsection are the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab89753-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stD/s146/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Approving the incorporation of version 2.0 of the KC–46A remote vision system into production aircraft (other than an aircraft specifically used to test and validate that version of the system).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab89754-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stD/s146/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Retrofitting aircraft with version 2.0 of the KC–46A remote vision system (other than an aircraft specifically used to test and validate that version of the system).<page identifier="/us/stat/137/178">137 STAT. 178</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e8148" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stD/s147" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="147">SEC. 147. </num><heading>LIMITATION ON RETIREMENT OF T–1A TRAINING AIRCRAFT.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdab8be65-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  The Secretary of the Air Force may not retire, prepare to retire, or place in storage or on backup aircraft inventory status any T–1A training aircraft until the date on which the Secretary submits to the congressional defense committees—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab8be66-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stD/s147/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdab8be67-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Certification.</p></sidenote><content>a certification indicating that the Secretary has completed the full, fleet-wide implementation of the Undergraduate Pilot Training curriculum (formerly known as the “Undergraduate Pilot Training 2.5” curriculum); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab8be68-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stD/s147/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdab8be69-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><chapeau>a written assessment of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab8be6a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stD/s147/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the effect of the implementation of the Undergraduate Pilot Training curriculum on the availability and training completion rates of undergraduate pilot trainees; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab8be6b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stD/s147/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>how the retirement of T–1A training aircraft may affect programs and initiatives of the Air Force to accelerate the rate at which pilots complete training.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e8181" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stD/s148" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="148">SEC. 148. </num><heading>PLAN FOR LONG-TERM AIR FORCE FIGHTER FORCE STRUCTURE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydab9339c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stD/s148/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><content>The Secretary of the Air Force, in consultation with the Director of the Air National Guard and the Commander of the Air Force Reserve, shall develop a long-term tactical fighter force structure, recapitalization, training, and sustainment plan for the active and reserve components of the Air Force.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydab9339d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stD/s148/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 under subsection (a) shall address each of the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab9339e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stD/s148/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdab9339f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analyses.</p></sidenote><content>The appropriate mix of tactical fighter aircraft force structure, with accompanying operational risk analyses, required for the Secretary of the Air Force to meet expected steady-state, global force management allocation plans and geographical combatant commander contingency operational plans tasked to the Air Force using active and reserve component units.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab933a0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stD/s148/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdab933a1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>The procurement, divestment, unit activation, deactivation, or re-missioning plans or actions the Secretary plans to implement, fiscal year-by-fiscal year, unit-by-unit, for the next 12 years for each active and reserve component tactical fighter aircraft unit existing as of the date of the enactment of this Act, including the rationale and justification for any such plans or actions.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab933a2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stD/s148/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The actions the Secretary will take to ensure that required operational readiness rates are maintained during any planned recapitalization, modernization, or change of mission affecting tactical fighter aircraft units.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab933a3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stD/s148/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Any plans of the Secretary to augment or supplant existing piloted tactical fighter aircraft capability or capacity with Collaborative Combat Aircraft Increment 1 or Increment 2 capability or capacity.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab933a4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stD/s148/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>Any plans of the Secretary to augment or supplant existing piloted tactical fighter aircraft training events via acquisition and fielding of common, joint, all-domain, high-fidelity synthetic simulation environments.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydab933a5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stD/s148/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 April 1, 2024, the Secretary of the Air Force shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes the plan developed under subsection (a).<page identifier="/us/stat/137/179">137 STAT. 179</page></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydab933a6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stD/s148/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form of Report</inline>.—</heading><content>The report required under subsection (c) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may contain a classified annex.</content></subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d28342e8258" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stE" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="E">Subtitle E—</num><heading>Defense-wide, Joint, and Multiservice Matters</heading> <section id="d28342e8263" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stE/s151" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="151">SEC. 151. </num><heading>ANNUAL REPORT ON FORCE STRUCTURE CHANGES EXHIBIT FOR THE DEFENSE BUDGET.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdab95ab7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch9">Chapter 9 of title 10, United States Code</ref>,<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdab95ab8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">10 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdab95ab9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 221.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after section 233 the following new section:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydab9a8da-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658164"><num class="fontsize12" value="233a">“§ 233a.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdab9a8db-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s233a">10 USC 233a</ref>.</p></sidenote> Annual report on force structure changes exhibit for the defense budget</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydab9a8dc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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 10 days after the date on which the budget of the President for a fiscal year is submitted to Congress pursuant to section 1105 of title 31, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on any major weapon systems proposed to be divested, re-prioritized, or retired in such budget.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydab9cfed-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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 report under subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab9cfee-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdab9cfef-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>Identification of each major weapon system the Secretary of Defense proposes to divest, re-prioritize, or retire in the period of five fiscal years following the date of the report.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab9cff0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>Budget line-item details related to each major weapon system identified under paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab9cff1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau>For each proposed divestment, re-prioritization, or retirement, an explanation of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab9cff2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdab9cff3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Timeline.</p></sidenote><content>the timeline for the divestment, re-prioritization, or retirement, including any factors that may affect such timelines positively or negatively;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab9cff4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>any cost savings associated with the divestment, re-prioritization, or retirement;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab9cff5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>the rationale for the divestment, re-prioritization, or retirement, including a qualitative description of the risk associated with the divestment, re-prioritization, or retirement based on the most recent National Defense Strategy (as of the date of the report);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab9cff6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>any critical dependencies with other program efforts that might affect the timeline for such divestment, reprioritization, or retirement;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab9cff7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>the expected disposition of the weapon system after divestment, re-prioritization or retirement; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydab9cff8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">“(F) </num><content>identification of the system or systems that are expected to satisfy the military requirements that were fulfilled by the weapon system once the divestment, re-prioritization, or retirement of that weapon system is completed.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydab9cff9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Relationship to Other Reports</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that the report required under subsection (a) is deconflicted with the report required under section 222e of this title.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/180">137 STAT. 180</page></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydab9cffa-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </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 that term in section 3455(f) of this title.”</content></subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></section> <section id="d28342e8390" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stE/s152" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="152">SEC. 152. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdab9cffb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/s98e–2">50 USC 98e–2</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>MULTIYEAR PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY FOR DOMESTICALLY PROCESSED CRITICAL MINERALS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaba1e1c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stE/s152/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority for Multiyear Procurement</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3501">section 3501 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, and from amounts made available by discretionary appropriations Acts from the National Defense Stockpile Transaction Fund (as established under section 9(a) of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s98h/a">50 U.S.C. 98h(a)</ref>)) after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense may enter into one or more multiyear contracts for the procurement of critical minerals that are processed in the United States by domestic sources.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaba1e1d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stE/s152/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Application of Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act</inline>.—</heading><content>A multiyear contract entered into under this section shall be deemed to be an acquisition under the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s98/etseq">50 U.S.C. 98 et seq.</ref>).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaba1e1e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stE/s152/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaba1e1f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority for Advance Procurement</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense may enter into one or more contracts, beginning in fiscal year 2024, for advance procurement associated with the domestically processed critical minerals for which authorization to enter into a multiyear procurement contract is provided under subsection (a).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaba1e20-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stE/s152/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </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 2024 is subject to the availability of appropriations or funds for that purpose for such later fiscal year.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaba1e21-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stE/s152/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="ydaba1e22-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stE/s152/e/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The term “<term>critical mineral</term>” means a mineral determined to be a strategic and critical material under section 3(a) of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s98b/a">50 U.S.C. 98b(a)</ref>).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaba1e23-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stE/s152/e/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The term “<term>processed</term>” means the processing or recycling of a critical mineral or magnet, including the separation, reduction, metallization, alloying, milling, pressing, strip casting, and sintering of a critical mineral.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaba1e24-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stE/s152/e/3" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The term “<term>domestic source</term>” has the meaning given that term in section 702 of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s4552">50 U.S.C. 4552</ref>).</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e8483" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stE/s153" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="153">SEC. 153. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaba4535-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10">10 USC note</ref></p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaba4536-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 3201.</p></sidenote><heading>PROHIBITION ON SOLICITATION OF PROPRIETARY ARMOR FOR CERTAIN TACTICAL VEHICLES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaba4537-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stE/s153/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>The Secretary of Defense may not include in a solicitation for a tactical tracked vehicle or tactical wheeled vehicle a requirement that such vehicle use proprietary armor.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaba4538-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stE/s153/b" 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 not apply to a contract for the procurement of a tactical tracked vehicle or tactical wheeled vehicle entered into before the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e8512" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stE/s154" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="154">SEC. 154. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaba4539-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10">10 USC note</ref></p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaba453a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 4651.</p></sidenote><heading>PROHIBITION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR PROCUREMENT OF CERTAIN BATTERIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydababa6b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stE/s154/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdababa6c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>Beginning on October 1, 2027, none of the funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available for the Department of Defense may be obligated or expended to <page identifier="/us/stat/137/181">137 STAT. 181</page> procure a battery produced by an entity specified in subsection (b).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydababa6d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stE/s154/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Entities Specified</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The entities specified in this subsection are the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydababa6e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stE/s154/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Contemporary Amperex Technology Company, Limited (also known as “CATL”).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydababa6f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stE/s154/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>BYD Company, Limited.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydababa70-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stE/s154/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Envision Energy, Limited.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydababa71-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stE/s154/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>EVE Energy Company, Limited.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydababa72-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stE/s154/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>Gotion High tech Company, Limited.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydababa73-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stE/s154/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>Hithium Energy Storage Technology company, Limited.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydababa74-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stE/s154/b/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>Any successor to an entity specified in paragraphs (1) through (6).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydababa75-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stE/s154/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Treatment of Production</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of this section, a battery shall be treated as produced by an entity specified in subsection (b) if that entity—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydababa76-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stE/s154/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>assembles or manufactures the final product; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydababa77-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stE/s154/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>creates or otherwise provides a majority of the components used in the battery.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydababa78-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tI/stE/s154/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Waiver</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense may waive the limitation under subsection (a).</content></subsection> </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>Annual report on unfunded priorities of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 212. </designator> <label>Delegation of responsibility for certain research programs.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 213. </designator> <label>Modification to personnel management authority to attract experts in science and engineering.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 214. </designator> <label>Clarifying role of partnership intermediaries to promote defense research and education.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 215. </designator> <label>Naval Air Warfare Rapid Capabilities Office.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 216. </designator> <label>Modification of support for research and development of bioindustrial manufacturing processes.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 217. </designator> <label>Modification to administration of the Advanced Sensors Application Program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 218. </designator> <label>Matters pertaining to hypersonic capabilities and testing strategies.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 219. </designator> <label>Improvements to defense quantum information science and technology research and development program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 220. </designator> <label>Application of public-private talent exchange programs in the Department of Defense to quantum information sciences and technology research.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 221. </designator> <label>Support for protection of sensitive research performed on behalf of the Department of Defense.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 222. </designator> <label>Support to the Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 223. </designator> <label>Consortium on use of additive manufacturing for defense capability development.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 224. </designator> <label>Next Generation Air Dominance family of systems development program accountability matrices.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 225. </designator> <label>Continuous capability development and delivery program for F–35 aircraft.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 226. </designator> <label>F–35 propulsion and thermal management modernization program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 227. </designator> <label>Establishment or expansion of University Affiliated Research Centers for critical materials.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 228. </designator> <label>Policies for management and certification of Link 16 military tactical data link network.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 229. </designator> <label>Rapid response to emergent technology advancements or threats.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 230. </designator> <label>Pilot program to commercialize prototypes of the Department of the Air Force.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/182">137 STAT. 182</page></label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 231. </designator> <label>Pilot program on near-term quantum computing applications.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 232. </designator> <label>Pilot program to facilitate access to advanced technology developed by small businesses for ground vehicle systems of the Army.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 233. </designator> <label>Limitation on availability of funds pending documentation on Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle C—</designator> <label>Energetics and Other Munitions Matters</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 241. </designator> <label>Joint Energetics Transition Office.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 242. </designator> <label>Consideration of lethality in the analysis of alternatives for munitions.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 243. </designator> <label>Pilot program on incorporation of the CL20 compound in certain weapon systems.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 244. </designator> <label>Limitation on sourcing chemical materials for munitions from certain countries.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 245. </designator> <label>Defense industrial base munition surge capacity critical reserve.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle D—</designator> <label>Plans, Reports, and Other Matters</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 251. </designator> <label>Congressional notification of changes to Department of Defense policy on autonomy in weapon systems.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 252. </designator> <label>Audit to identify diversion of Department of Defense funding to China’s research labs.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 253. </designator> <label>Annual review of status of implementation plan for digital engineering career tracks.</label> </referenceItem></toc> <subtitle id="d28342e8804" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stA" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Authorization of Appropriations</heading> <section id="d28342e8809" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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 2024 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="d28342e8817" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Program Requirements, Restrictions, and Limitations</heading> <section id="d28342e8822" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s211" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="211">SEC. 211. </num><heading>ANNUAL REPORT ON UNFUNDED PRIORITIES OF THE UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdabb7dc9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch9">Chapter 9 of title 10, United States Code</ref>,<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdabb7dca-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">10 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdabb7dcb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 221.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after section 222d the following new section:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydabbcbec-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658164"><num class="fontsize12" value="222e">“§ 222e.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdabbcbed-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s222e">10 USC 222e</ref>.</p></sidenote> Unfunded priorities of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering: annual report</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydabbcbee-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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 10 days after the date on which the budget of the President for a fiscal year is submitted to Congress pursuant to section 1105 of title 31, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the unfunded priorities of the Department of Defense related to activities for which the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering has authority.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydabbcbef-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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="ydabbcbf0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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>Except as provided in subsection (c), each report submitted under subsection (a) shall specify, for each unfunded priority covered by such report, the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydabbcbf1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdabbcbf2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Summary.</p></sidenote><content>A summary description of such priority, including the objectives to be achieved if such priority is funded (whether in whole or in part).<page identifier="/us/stat/137/183">137 STAT. 183</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydabbcbf3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdabbcbf4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdabbcbf5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>The additional amount of funds recommended in connection with the objectives under subparagraph (A).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydabbcbf6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><chapeau>Account information with respect to such priority, including the following (as applicable):</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydabbcbf7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>Line Item Number (LIN) for applicable procurement accounts.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydabbcbf8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>Program Element (PE) number for applicable research, development, test, and evaluation accounts.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydabbcbf9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Prioritization of priorities</inline>.—</heading><content>The report under subsection (a) shall present the unfunded priorities covered by such report in order of urgency of priority.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydabbcbfa-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exclusion of Priorities Covered in Other Reports</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report submitted under subsection (a) shall not include unfunded priorities or requirements covered in reports submitted under—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydabbcbfb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>section 222a or 222b of this title; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydabbf30c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>section 2806 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/s222a">10 U.S.C. 222a note</ref>).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydabbf30d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdabbf30e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Classified information.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdabbf30f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Summary.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form of Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Each report submitted under subsection (a) shall be submitted in classified form, but may include an unclassified summary as the Secretary considers appropriate.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydabbf310-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Unfunded Priority Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term ‘<term>unfunded priority</term>’, in the case of a fiscal year, means a program, activity, or mission requirement, that—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydabbf311-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>is not funded in the budget of the President for the fiscal year as submitted to Congress pursuant to section 1105 of title 31; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydabbf312-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>would have been recommended for funding through that budget if—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydabbf313-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>additional resources had been available for the budget to fund the program, activity, or mission requirement; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydabbf314-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>the program, activity, or mission requirement has emerged since the budget was formulated.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></section> <section id="d28342e8998" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s212" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="212">SEC. 212. </num><heading>DELEGATION OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR CERTAIN RESEARCH PROGRAMS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdabbf315-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 980(b) of title 10, United Stated Code, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydabbf316-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s212/1" 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="ydabbf317-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s212/2" 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="ydabc1a28-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>The Secretary may delegate the authority provided by paragraph (1) to the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e9033" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s213" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="213">SEC. 213. </num><heading>MODIFICATION TO PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY TO ATTRACT EXPERTS IN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdabc4139-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4092/b">Section 4092(b) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydabc413a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s213/1" 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>, of which not more than 5 such positions may be positions of administration or management of the Agency</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydabc413b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s213/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> paragraph (4) to read as follows:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydabc413c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><chapeau>during any fiscal year—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydabc413d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>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; and<page identifier="/us/stat/137/184">137 STAT. 184</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydabc413e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>pay up to 15 individuals previously appointed pursuant to such paragraph, upon separation, the travel, transportation, and relocation expenses and services described under such sections (as applicable).”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e9084" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s214" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="214">SEC. 214. </num><heading>CLARIFYING ROLE OF PARTNERSHIP INTERMEDIARIES TO PROMOTE DEFENSE RESEARCH AND EDUCATION.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdabc684f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4124/f/2">Section 4124(f)(2) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydabc6850-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s214/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>that assists</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following: <quotedContent>“that—<subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydabc6851-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>assists”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydabc6852-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s214/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subparagraph (A), as designated by paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the period at the end and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> a semicolon; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydabc6853-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s214/3" 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 subparagraphs:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydabc8f64-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>facilitates technology transfer from industry or academic institutions to a Center; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydabc8f65-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>assists and facilitates workforce development in critical technology areas for technology transition activities to fulfill unmet needs of a Center.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e9151" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s215" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="215">SEC. 215. </num><heading>NAVAL AIR WARFARE RAPID CAPABILITIES OFFICE.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdabcdd86-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch803">Chapter 803 of title 10, United States Code</ref>,<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdabcdd87-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">10 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdabcdd88-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 8011.</p></sidenote> <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="ydabd79c9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658164"><num class="fontsize12" value="8029">“§ 8029.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdabd79ca-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s8029">10 USC 8029</ref>.</p></sidenote> Naval Air Warfare Rapid Capabilities Office</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydabd79cb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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 within the Department of the Navy an office to be known as the Naval Air Warfare Rapid Capabilities Office (in this section referred to as the ‘Office’).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydabd79cc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Head of Office</inline>.—</heading><content>The head of the Office shall be the designee of the Commander of the Naval Air Systems Command.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydabd79cd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Mission</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The mission of the Office shall be—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydabd79ce-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>to fulfill naval and joint military operational requirements by supporting the identification and rapid development of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydabd79cf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>new naval aviation weapons and airborne electronic warfare capabilities;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydabd79d0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>innovative applications for existing naval aviation weapons and airborne electronic warfare capabilities; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydabd79d1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>other innovative solutions to enhance the effectiveness of naval aviation weapons and airborne electronic warfare capabilities; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydabd79d2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>to contribute to the rapid experimentation, development, testing, and fielding of unclassified and classified naval aviation weapons and airborne electronic warfare capabilities.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydabd79d3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Acquisition Authorities</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydabd79d4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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>To procure goods or services for the Office, the senior contracting official (as defined in section 1737 of this title) and any members of the acquisition workforce for the Department of the Navy may use—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydabd79d5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>any applicable pathway of the adaptive acquisition framework (as described in Department of Defense Instruction 5000.02, ‘Operation of the Adaptive Acquisition Framework’); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydabd79d6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>any other alternative acquisition pathway that allows for accelerated or flexible methods of contracting.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/185">137 STAT. 185</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydabd79d7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Inapplicability of jcids</inline>.—</heading><content>The Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System process shall not apply to procurements described in paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydabd79d8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Required Program Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of the Navy shall ensure, within budget program elements for naval air warfare programs, that—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydabd79d9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>there are separate, dedicated program elements for naval air warfare rapid capabilities; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydabd79da-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>the Office executes the responsibilities of the Office using such program elements.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydabd79db-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">“(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Executive Oversight Board</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydabd79dc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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 an executive oversight board for the Office which shall consist of the officials specified in paragraph (2). The executive oversight board shall provide prioritization, oversight, and approval of projects of the Office.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydabd79dd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Officials specified</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The officials specified in this paragraph are the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydabd79de-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>The Vice Chief of Naval Operations.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydabd79df-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>The Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydabd79e0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>The Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydabd79e1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>The Commander of the Naval Air Systems Command.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydabd79e2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">“(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Reports and Briefings</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydabd79e3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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>On an annual basis, the head of the Office shall submit to the executive oversight board described in subsection (f) a report on the activities of the Office.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydabd79e4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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>On an annual basis following the submittal of the report under paragraph (1), the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a briefing on the activities of the Office.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydabd79e5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each report under paragraph (1) and briefing under paragraph (2) shall include, with respect to the year preceding the date of the report or briefing (as applicable), a description of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydabd9ff6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>funding allocations for the projects of the Office;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydabd9ff7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>capability gaps addressed by the Office;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydabd9ff8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>the progress of the Office in experimenting, developing, testing, and fielding capabilities described in subsection (c); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydabd9ff9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>any barriers to the ability of the Office to carry out its mission, including any legislative or regulatory barriers.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></section> <section id="d28342e9399" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s216" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="216">SEC. 216. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF SUPPORT FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF BIOINDUSTRIAL MANUFACTURING PROCESSES.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 215(c)(1) of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/263">Public Law 117–263</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4841">10 U.S.C. 4841 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>pharmaceutical biologics and associated precursor materials,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>commodity chemicals,</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d28342e9418" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s217" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="217">SEC. 217. </num><heading>MODIFICATION TO ADMINISTRATION OF THE ADVANCED SENSORS APPLICATION PROGRAM.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdabdee1a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 218 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/263">Public Law 117–263</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/136/2476">136 Stat. 2476</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—<page identifier="/us/stat/137/186">137 STAT. 186</page></chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydabdee1b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s217/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydabdee1c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s217/1/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>The Commander of Naval Air Systems Command and the Director of Air Warfare shall jointly serve as the resource sponsors</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>The Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security, acting through the Director of the Concepts, Development, and Management Office of the Air Force, shall serve as the resource sponsor</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydabdee1d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s217/1/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 resource sponsors of the Program shall be responsible</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>The resource sponsor of the Program, in consultation with the Commander of Naval Air Systems Command, shall be responsible</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydabdee1e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s217/2" 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>Only the Secretary of the Navy, the Under Secretary of the Navy, and the Commander of Naval Air Systems Command may</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Only the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security and the Director of the Concepts, Development, and Management Office of the Air Force, in consultation with the Commander of Naval Air Systems Command, may</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydabdee1f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s217/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>in subsection (d)(3), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>exercised by the Commander of Naval Air Systems Command, the Secretary of the Navy, or the Under Secretary of the Navy</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>exercised by the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security, the Director of the Concepts, Development, and Management Office of the Air Force, or the Commander of Naval Air Systems Command</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e9489" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s218" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="218">SEC. 218. </num><heading>MATTERS PERTAINING TO HYPERSONIC CAPABILITIES AND TESTING STRATEGIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydabeb170-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s218/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Biennial Updates to Hypersonics Testing Strategy</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 237(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/263">Public Law 117–263</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/136/2492">136 Stat. 2492</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="ydabed881-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Biennial updates</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydabed882-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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 less frequently than once every two years after the submittal of the initial strategy under paragraph (1), the Secretary of Defense shall—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydabed883-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>revise and update the strategy; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydabed884-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>submit the revised and updated strategy to the appropriate congressional committees.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydabed885-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Sunset</inline>.—</heading><content>The requirement to prepare and submit updates under this paragraph shall terminate on December 31, 2030.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydabed886-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s218/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 Pending Submittal of Strategy</inline>.—</heading><content>Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2024, and available for the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering for the travel of persons, not more than 90 percent may be obligated or expended until the date on which the Secretary of Defense submits to the congressional defense committees the strategy required under section 237(c)(1) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/263">Public Law 117–263</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/136/2492">136 Stat. 2492</ref>).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydabed887-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s218/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Evaluation of Potential Hypersonic Test Ranges</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydabed888-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s218/c/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><content>The Secretary of Defense shall conduct a study to evaluate not fewer than two possible locations in the United <page identifier="/us/stat/137/187">137 STAT. 187</page> States, selected in consultation with the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, that have potential to be used as additional corridors for long-distance hypersonic system testing.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydabed889-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s218/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Activities under national environmental policy act</inline>.—</heading><content>Following the completion of the study under paragraph (1), the Secretary of Defense shall initiate any activities required under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s4321/etseq">42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.</ref>) in connection with the conduct of long-distance hypersonic system testing at the locations evaluated under the study.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydabed88a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s218/c/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 December 31, 2024, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees, the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate, and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a report on the results of the study conducted under paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydabed88b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s218/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Report on Funding and Investments in Hypersonic Capabilities</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydabed88c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s218/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdabed88d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than March 1, 2024, and not later than March 1 of each year thereafter through 2030, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the funding and investments of the Department of Defense relating to hypersonic capabilities, including any funding or investments with respect to the procurement, research, development, test, and evaluation, and operation and maintenance of offensive and defensive hypersonic weapons.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydabed88e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s218/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 report under paragraph (1) shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydabed88f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s218/d/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdabed890-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Cost data.</p></sidenote><content>include cost data on the hypersonic capabilities of the Department of Defense, including vehicles, developmental and operational testing, hypersonic sensors, command and control architectures, infrastructure, testing infrastructure, software, workforce, training, ranges, integration costs, and such other items as the Secretary of Defense considers appropriate;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydabed891-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s218/d/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>to the extent applicable, for each item included in the report, identify whether such item relates to an offensive or defensive hypersonic capability;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydabed892-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s218/d/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau>with respect to any research and development activities covered by the report, identify—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydabed893-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s218/d/2/C/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>the program element for the activity;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydabed894-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s218/d/2/C/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the name of the entity that is carrying out the activity; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydabed895-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s218/d/2/C/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>the purpose of the activity; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydabed896-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s218/d/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><chapeau>to the extent applicable, with respect to any developmental ground and flight testing and operational test and evaluation activities covered by the report, identify—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydabed897-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s218/d/2/D/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>the program element for the activity;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydabed898-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s218/d/2/D/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the name of the entity that is carrying out the activity; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydabed899-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s218/d/2/D/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>the purpose of the activity.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydabed89a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s218/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>Each report submitted under paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/188">137 STAT. 188</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e9707" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s219" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="219">SEC. 219. </num><heading>IMPROVEMENTS TO DEFENSE QUANTUM INFORMATION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdabf26bb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 234 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/s4001">10 U.S.C. 4001 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydabf26bc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s219/1" 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 (h); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydabf26bd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s219/2" 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:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydabf26be-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">“(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Fellowships</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydabf26bf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Program authorized</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out the program under subsection (a) and subject to the availability of appropriations to carry out this subsection, the Secretary may carry out a program of fellowships in quantum information science and technology research and development for individuals who have a graduate or postgraduate degree.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydabf26c0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdabf26c1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Procedures.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Equal access</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out the program under paragraph (1), the Secretary may establish procedures to ensure that minority, geographically diverse, and economically disadvantaged students have equal access to fellowship opportunities under such program.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydabf26c2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">“(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Multidisciplinary Partnerships With Universities</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out the program under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense may develop partnerships with universities to enable students to engage in multidisciplinary courses of study.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e9781" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s220" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="220">SEC. 220. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdabf4dd3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1599g">10 USC 1599g note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>APPLICATION OF PUBLIC-PRIVATE TALENT EXCHANGE PROGRAMS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO QUANTUM INFORMATION SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydabf74e4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Using the authority provided under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1599g">section 1599g of title 10, United States Code</ref>, the Secretary of Defense shall seek to establish public-private talent exchange programs with private-sector entities working on quantum information sciences and technology research applications.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydabf74e5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s220/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Maximum Number of Participants</inline>.—</heading><content>Each public-private talent exchange program established under subsection (a) may include not more than 10 program participants.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydabf74e6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s220/c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Program Participant Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of subsection (b), the term “<term>program participant</term>” includes—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydabf74e7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s220/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>an employee of the Department of Defense who is assigned to a private-sector organization pursuant to subsection (a); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydabf74e8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s220/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>an employee of a private-sector organization who is assigned to a Department of Defense organization pursuant to such subsection.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e9833" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s221" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="221">SEC. 221. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdabf74e9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Contracts.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdabf74ea-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10">10 USC note</ref></p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdabf74eb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 4141.</p></sidenote><heading>SUPPORT FOR PROTECTION OF SENSITIVE RESEARCH PERFORMED ON BEHALF OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydac0112c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense, acting through the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, may enter into contracts or other agreements with one or more eligible entities to assist institutions of higher education in protecting sensitive research performed on behalf of the Department of Defense.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydac0112d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Activities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>An eligible entity that enters into a contract or other agreement with the Secretary of Defense under subsection (a) shall carry out activities to assist institutions of higher education <page identifier="/us/stat/137/189">137 STAT. 189</page> in protecting sensitive research performed on behalf of the Department of Defense. Such activities may include—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac0112e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s221/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>conducting effective due diligence in vetting visiting scholars;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac0112f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s221/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>assisting institutions in meeting applicable research security requirements, including through the use of common procedures and practices and shared infrastructure, as appropriate;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac01130-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s221/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>providing training to employees and offices of the institution that have responsibilities relating to research security; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac01131-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s221/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>providing advice and assistance to institutions in establishing and maintaining research security programs.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydac01132-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Considerations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In selecting an entity to receive a contract or other agreement under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall consider the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac01133-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s221/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Geographic diversity and the extent to which the entity is able to maximize coverage of different regions of the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac01134-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s221/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Any ratings of the entity made by the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency as part of the Agency’s annual security vulnerability assessment ratings.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac03845-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s221/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Whether and to what extent the entity uses best practices for research security as outlined by the National Institute of Standards and Technology.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac03846-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s221/c/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>The entity’s demonstrated excellence in security programs, including receipt of awards for excellence in counterintelligence and outstanding achievement in industrial security.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydac03847-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Performance Metrics</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall establish metrics to measure the performance of each entity with which the Secretary enters into a contract or other agreement under subsection (a).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydac03848-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Notification and Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For any year in which the Secretary of Defense exercises the authority provided under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac03849-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s221/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>identifies each eligible entity with which the Secretary entered into a contract or other agreement under such subsection; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac0384a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s221/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>evaluates the performance of the entity.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydac0384b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s221/f" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible Entity Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>eligible entity</term>” means—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac0384c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s221/f/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdac0384d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>an entity the Secretary of Defense determines to be eligible to participate in the activities authorized under this section; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac0384e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s221/f/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>a consortium composed of two or more such entities.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e9968" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s222" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="222">SEC. 222. </num><heading>SUPPORT TO THE DEFENCE INNOVATION ACCELERATOR FOR THE NORTH ATLANTIC.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydac0fb9f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s222/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdac0fba0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time periods.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary of Defense, acting through the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, is authorized to make available not more than $15,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2029 to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization for the joint fund established for the Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North <page identifier="/us/stat/137/190">137 STAT. 190</page> Atlantic (DIANA) initiative (referred to in this section as the “Initiative”) to sustain the participation of the United States in such initiative.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydac0fba1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Notification</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac0fba2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s222/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdac0fba3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 15 days after each instance in which the Secretary of Defense provides funds to the Initiative pursuant to subsection (a), the Secretary, acting through the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees written notice that such funds were provided.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac0fba4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s222/b/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 notification submitted under paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac0fba5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s222/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The total amount of funding provided under subsection (a) together with a detailed breakdown showing the specific amounts and purposes for which such funds are intended to be used, if any.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac0fba6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s222/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The time period for which such funds are provided.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydac0fba7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Strategy</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac0fba8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s222/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdac0fba9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than July 1, 2024, the Secretary of Defense, acting through the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a strategy for participation by the United States in the Initiative.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac0fbaa-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s222/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 strategy under paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac0fbab-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s222/c/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>A description of how the Initiative fits into the science, technology, and innovation activities of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and how the Initiative is synchronized with and expected to interact with other science, technology, and innovation activities of the Department of Defense.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac0fbac-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s222/c/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The anticipated funding profile for the Initiative across 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> (as of the date of the strategy).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac0fbad-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s222/c/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>Identification of key technology focus areas to be addressed each year under the Initiative across such period.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac0fbae-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s222/c/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>A description of any anticipated areas of expansion in the Initiative, including any anticipated expansion of the Initiative to or within key nodes or locations that have strategic value for national security and where there is also a significant presence of technology-oriented startup businesses.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac0fbaf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s222/c/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>A description of how the Initiative is expected to contribute to fostering the spread of innovation throughout the United States.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydac0fbb0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s222/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdac0fbb1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than September 1, 2024, and not later than February 1 of each year thereafter through 2030, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees an annual report on—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac0fbb2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s222/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the activities of the Initiative that were supported by the Department of Defense under subsection (a) in the year preceding the date of the report; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac0fbb3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s222/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>any key milestones or other objectives that were achieved under the initiative in such year.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/191">137 STAT. 191</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydac0fbb4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s222/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="ydac0fbb5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s222/e/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="ydac0fbb6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s222/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac0fbb7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s222/e/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e10136" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s223" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="223">SEC. 223. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdac0fbb8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4841">10 USC 4841 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>CONSORTIUM ON USE OF ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING FOR DEFENSE CAPABILITY DEVELOPMENT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydac23439-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s223/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdac2343a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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, in coordination with the Secretaries of the military departments, shall establish a consortium to facilitate the use of additive manufacturing for the development of capabilities for the Department of Defense. The consortium shall be known as the “Consortium on Additive Manufacturing for Defense Capability Development” (referred to in this section as the “Consortium”).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydac2343b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Composition</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Consortium shall be composed of qualified organizations, selected by the Secretary of Defense, that have functions and expertise relevant to additive manufacturing. At a minimum, the Consortium shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac2343c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s223/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>Representation from one or more science and technology reinvention laboratories (as designated under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4121">section 4121 of title 10, United States Code</ref>) from each of the military departments, which may include—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac2343d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s223/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>from the Department of the Army—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydac2343e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s223/b/1/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>the Combat Capabilities Development Command, Army Research Laboratory;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydac2343f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s223/b/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the Combat Capabilities Development Command, Aviation and Missile Center;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydac23440-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s223/b/1/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>the Combat Capabilities Development Command, Armaments Center;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydac23441-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s223/b/1/A/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>the Combat Capabilities Development Command, Ground Vehicle Systems Center;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydac23442-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s223/b/1/A/v" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">(v) </num><content>the Combat Capabilities Development Command, Soldier Center;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydac23443-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s223/b/1/A/vi" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vi">(vi) </num><content>the Combat Capabilities Development Command, Chemical Biological Center;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydac23444-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s223/b/1/A/vii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vii">(vii) </num><content>the Combat Capabilities Development Command, Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Center; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydac23445-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s223/b/1/A/viii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="viii">(viii) </num><content>the Space and Missile Defense Command, Technical Center;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydac23446-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s223/b/1/A/ix" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ix">(ix) </num><content>the Engineer Research and Development Center;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydac23447-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s223/b/1/A/x" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="x">(x) </num><content>the Medical Research and Development Command; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydac23448-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s223/b/1/A/xi" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="xi">(xi) </num><content>the Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac23449-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s223/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>from the Department of the Navy—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydac2344a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s223/b/1/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>the Naval Research Laboratory;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydac25b5b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s223/b/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the Office of Naval Research;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydac25b5c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s223/b/1/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>the Naval Air Systems Command Warfare Centers;<page identifier="/us/stat/137/192">137 STAT. 192</page></content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydac25b5d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s223/b/1/B/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>the Naval Sea Systems Command Warfare Centers;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydac25b5e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s223/b/1/B/v" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">(v) </num><content>the Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Engineering and Expeditionary Warfare Center;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydac25b5f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s223/b/1/B/vi" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vi">(vi) </num><content>the Naval Medical Research Center; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydac25b60-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s223/b/1/B/vii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vii">(vii) </num><content>the Naval Information Warfare Centers, Atlantic and Pacific; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac25b61-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s223/b/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau>from the Department of the Air Force—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydac25b62-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s223/b/1/C/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>the Air Force Research Laboratory; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydac25b63-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s223/b/1/C/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the Joint Warfighting Analysis Center.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac25b64-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s223/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Representation from one or more maintenance, logistics, or sustainment organizations from each of the military departments.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac25b65-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s223/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>One or more organizations from private sector industry.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac25b66-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s223/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>One or more institutions of higher education or other research institutions.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydac25b67-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Activities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Consortium shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac25b68-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s223/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>facilitate the use of additive manufacturing—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac25b69-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s223/c/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>to significantly reduce logistic footprints, material costs, and delivery lead-times; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac25b6a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s223/c/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>to extended logistical supply chain dependencies that often challenge weapon system readiness for forward deployed warfighters;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac25b6b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s223/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdac25b6c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Standards.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdac25b6d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Certification process.</p></sidenote><content>develop standards and a certification process for the use of additive manufacturing in safety-critical applications, including additive material and part certification requirements for additive manufactured items intended for use in military vehicles;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac25b6e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s223/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdac25b6f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote><content>evaluate, adapt, or apply the standards developed in the commercial sector, or new process approaches for additive manufacturing that may be of use to the Department of Defense;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac25b70-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s223/c/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>as directed by an organization of the Department of Defense included in the Consortium, conduct reverse engineering (including testing and certification) for critical parts which may have limited sources of supply;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac25b71-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s223/c/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>use data standards, common repositories, and information security to track, store, and secure technical data relating to additive manufacturing and ensure the interoperability of such data; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac25b72-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s223/c/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdac25b73-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analyses.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdac25b74-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><content>conduct comparative cost analyses for new and emerging additive manufacturing approaches, including assessments of life-cycle costs for tooling, training, and intellectual property needed to sustain such approaches.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e10374" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s224" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="224">SEC. 224. </num><heading>NEXT GENERATION AIR DOMINANCE FAMILY OF SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ACCOUNTABILITY MATRICES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydac43035-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s224/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Submittal of Matrices</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Concurrent with the submission of the budget of the President to Congress pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s1105/a">section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code</ref>, for fiscal year 2025—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac43036-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s224/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>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 Next Generation Air Dominance piloted fighter aircraft and the autonomous, uncrewed Collaborative Combat Aircraft programs of the Air Force; and<page identifier="/us/stat/137/193">137 STAT. 193</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac43037-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s224/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the Secretary of the Navy shall submit to the congressional defense committees and the Comptroller General of the United States the matrices described in subsection (b) relating to the Next Generation Air Dominance piloted fighter aircraft and the autonomous, uncrewed Collaborative Combat Aircraft programs of the Navy and the Marine Corps.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydac43038-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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="xdac43039-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time periods.</p></sidenote><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="ydac4303a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s224/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Engineering manufacturing and development goals</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A matrix that identifies, in six month increments, key milestones, development and testing events, and specific performance goals for the engineering manufacturing and development phase (referred to in this section as the “EMD phase”) of the programs described in subsection (a), and which shall be subdivided, at a minimum, according to the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac4303b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s224/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>Technology readiness levels of major components and subsystems and key demonstration and testing events.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac4303c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s224/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Design maturity.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac4303d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s224/b/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>Software maturity.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac4303e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s224/b/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>Subsystem and system-level integration maturity.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac4303f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s224/b/1/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>Manufacturing readiness levels for critical manufacturing operations and key demonstration and testing events.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac45750-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s224/b/1/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>Manufacturing operations.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac45751-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s224/b/1/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>System verification, validation, and key flight test events.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac45752-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s224/b/1/H" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">(H) </num><content>Reliability.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac45753-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s224/b/1/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>Availability for flight operations.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac45754-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s224/b/1/J" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="J">(J) </num><content>Maintainability.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac45755-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s224/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><chapeau>A matrix expressing, in six month increments, the total cost for the Secretary’s service cost position for the EMD phase and low initial rate of production lots of the programs described in subsection (a) and a matrix expressing the total cost for the prime contractor’s estimate for such EMD phase and production lots, both of which shall be phased over the entire EMD period and subdivided according to the costs of the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac45756-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s224/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>Air vehicle.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac45757-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s224/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Propulsion.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac45758-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s224/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>Mission systems.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac45759-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s224/b/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>Vehicle subsystems.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac4575a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s224/b/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>Air vehicle software.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac4575b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s224/b/2/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>Systems engineering.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac4575c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s224/b/2/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>Program management.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac4575d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s224/b/2/H" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">(H) </num><content>System test and evaluation.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac4575e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s224/b/2/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>Support and training systems.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac4575f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s224/b/2/J" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="J">(J) </num><content>Contract fee.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac45760-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s224/b/2/K" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="K">(K) </num><content>Engineering changes.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac45761-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s224/b/2/L" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="L">(L) </num><content>Direct mission support, including Congressional General Reductions.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac45762-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s224/b/2/M" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="M">(M) </num><content>Government testing.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac45763-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s224/b/2/N" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="N">(N) </num><content>Ancillary aircraft equipment.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac45764-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s224/b/2/O" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="O">(O) </num><content>Initial spares.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac45765-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s224/b/2/P" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="P">(P) </num><content>Contractor support.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac45766-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s224/b/2/Q" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="Q">(Q) </num><content>Modifications.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydac45767-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s224/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Semiannual Update of Matrices</inline>.—</heading><page identifier="/us/stat/137/194">137 STAT. 194</page> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac45768-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s224/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdac45769-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each Secretary concerned shall submit to the congressional defense committees and the Comptroller General of the United States updates to the matrices described in subsection (b) as follows:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac4576a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s224/c/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The first update shall be submitted not later than 180 days after the date on which the Secretaries concerned submit the initial matrices as required by subsection (a).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac4576b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s224/c/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>Following the first update under paragraph (1), additional updates shall be submitted—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydac4576c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s224/c/1/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>concurrent with the submission of the budget of the President to Congress pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s1105/a">section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code</ref>, for each fiscal year; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydac4576d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s224/c/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>not later than 180 days after each such submittal.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac4576e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s224/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdac4576f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Cost estimates.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><content>Each update submitted under paragraph (1) shall detail progress made toward the goals identified in the matrix described in subsection (b)(1) and provide updated cost estimates as described in subsection (b)(2).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac45770-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s224/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Treatment of initial matrices as baseline</inline>.—</heading><content>The initial matrices submitted pursuant to subsection (a) shall be treated as the baseline for the full EMD phase and low-rate initial production of the programs described in subsection (a) for purposes of the updates submitted pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydac45771-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Assessment by Comptroller General of the United States</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdac45772-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdac45773-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Review.</p></sidenote>Not later than the date that is 60 days after the date on which the Comptroller General of the United States receives an update to a matrix under subsection (c)(1), the Comptroller General shall review the sufficiency of such matrix and submit to the congressional defense committees an assessment of such matrix, including by identifying cost, schedule, or performance trends.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydac45774-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Key Performance Parameter Requirements</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac45775-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s224/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>Each Secretary concerned shall develop key performance parameters (referred to in this section as “cost KPPs)” for the threshold and objective costs of the programs described in subsection (a) under the jurisdiction of such Secretary and shall include those values as program performance requirements in any capability development document or system requirements document for the program involved. Each cost KPP shall include, for each cost category specified in paragraph (2)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac45776-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s224/e/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>a threshold value indicating the highest acceptable cost for that category, as determined by the Secretary concerned; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac45777-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s224/e/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>an objective value indicating the lowest cost expected to be achieved for that category, as determined by the Secretary concerned.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac45778-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s224/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Cost categories specified</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The cost categories specified in this paragraph are the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac45779-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s224/e/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>Unit recurring flyaway cost.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac4577a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s224/e/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Average procurement unit cost.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac4577b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s224/e/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>Gross/weapon system unit cost.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac4577c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s224/e/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>Aircraft cost-per-tail-per-year.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac4577d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s224/e/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>Aircraft cost-per-flight-hour.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/195">137 STAT. 195</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydac4577e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s224/f" role="definitions" 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, the term “<term>Secretary concerned</term>” means—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac4577f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s224/f/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the Secretary of the Navy, with respect to aircraft programs of the Navy and the Marine Corps; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac45780-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s224/f/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the Secretary of the Air Force, with respect to aircraft programs of the Air Force.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e10742" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s225" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="225">SEC. 225. </num><heading>CONTINUOUS CAPABILITY DEVELOPMENT AND DELIVERY PROGRAM FOR F–35 AIRCRAFT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydac4a5a1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Designation of Major Subprogram</inline>.—</heading><content>In accordance with <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4203">section 4203 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, the Secretary of Defense shall designate all Block 4 and Technical Refresh–3 elements of the F–35 aircraft acquisition program, collectively, as a single major subprogram of the F–35 aircraft acquisition program.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydac4a5a2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s225/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Procurement of F–35 Developmental Testing Aircraft</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac4a5a3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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="xdac4a5a4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>From the aircraft described in paragraph (2), the Program Executive Officer for the F–35 aircraft program shall designate two F–35A aircraft, two F–35B aircraft, and two F–35C aircraft to be manufactured and delivered, by not later than the end of 2030, in a necessary configuration that would adequately support future F–35 developmental testing activities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac4a5a5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s225/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Aircraft described</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The aircraft described in this paragraph are F–35 aircraft to be procured—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac4a5a6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s225/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>as part of the Lot 19 production lot or a subsequent production lot for F–35 aircraft; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac4a5a7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s225/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>using funds made available for fiscal year 2024 or a subsequent fiscal year for the procurement of F–35 aircraft.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e10799" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s226" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="226">SEC. 226. </num><heading>F–35 PROPULSION AND THERMAL MANAGEMENT MODERNIZATION PROGRAM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydac568f8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s226/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment and Validation of Requirements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of the Air Force (with respect to F–35A aircraft of the Air Force) and the Secretary of the Navy (with respect to F–35B and F–35C aircraft of the Navy and the Marine Corps) shall each—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac568f9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s226/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>establish requirements for the propulsion, power and cooling, thermal management, and electrical power systems of the F–35 aircraft system that adequately support the planned service-life and all planned mission systems hardware and software capability upgrades for such aircraft system;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac568fa-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s226/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdac568fb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Validation.</p></sidenote><content>validate the requirements; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac568fc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s226/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>promptly provide the validated requirements to the Program Executive Officer for the F–35 aircraft acquisition program.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydac568fd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s226/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Cost-benefit and Technical Risk Analysis</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac568fe-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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="xdac568ff-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdac56900-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Based on the requirements established and validated under subsection (a), the Program Executive Officer for the F–35 aircraft acquisition program shall conduct a complete and comprehensive cost-benefit and technical risk analysis that evaluates and determines the upgrades and modernization required of the F–35 aircraft system to support all of the requirements established under such subsection.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac56901-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s226/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdac56902-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The cost-benefit and technical risk analysis conducted under paragraph (1) shall assess, at a minimum, <page identifier="/us/stat/137/196">137 STAT. 196</page> the cost, risk, modernization, integration activities, and acquisition strategy required for the upgrade and modernization options available for the following major subsystems of F–35 aircraft:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac59013-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s226/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The aircraft propulsion system and gearbox.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac59014-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s226/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The power and thermal management system.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac59015-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s226/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>The fuel thermal management system.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac59016-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s226/b/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>The electrical power system.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac59017-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s226/b/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>The engine ice protection system.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac59018-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s226/b/2/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>Mission systems hardware, avionics, sensors, and weapons.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac59019-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s226/b/2/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdac5901a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>Any additional systems of the F–35 aircraft system the Program Executive Officer determines to be relevant to support the planned service-life requirements for each variant of such aircraft.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac5901b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s226/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on commencement</inline>.—</heading><content>The Program Executive Officer may not commence the analysis required under paragraph (1) until the requirements established under subsection (a) have been provided to the Officer.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac5901c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Independent cost estimate</inline>.—</heading><content>In addition to developing the cost-benefit analysis under paragraph (1), the Program Executive Officer shall also obtain an independent cost estimate from an organization within the Department of Defense that is not directly associated with the Office of the Program Executive Officer, the Department of the Air Force, or the Department of the Navy.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac5901d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s226/b/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><chapeau>Following the completion of the analysis under paragraph (1) and the independent cost estimate under paragraph (4), but not later than July 1, 2024, the Program Executive Officer shall submit to the congressional defense committees—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac5901e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s226/b/5/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>a report on the results of the analysis under paragraph (1); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac5901f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s226/b/5/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdac59020-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Records.</p></sidenote><content>a copy of the cost estimate obtained under paragraph (4).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydac59021-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Designation of Major Subprogram</inline>.—</heading><content>In accordance with <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4203">section 4203 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, the Secretary of Defense shall designate all activities relating to the modernization, upgrade, and integration of the major subsystems included in the analysis under subsection (b)(1), collectively, as a single major subprogram of the F–35 aircraft acquisition program.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e10962" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s227" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="227">SEC. 227. </num><heading>ESTABLISHMENT OR EXPANSION OF UNIVERSITY AFFILIATED RESEARCH CENTERS FOR CRITICAL MATERIALS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydac716c2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Feasibility and Advisability Assessment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac716c3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s227/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>assess the feasibility and advisability of establishing a new University Affiliated Research Center (in this section referred to as a “UARC”) or expanding an existing UARC at a specified covered educational institution; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac716c4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s227/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdac716c5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdac716c6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>submit a recommendation regarding the feasibility and advisability of such establishment or expansion to the congressional defense committees.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydac716c7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s227/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdac716c8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Determination</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 15 days after submitting the assessment required under subsection (a) the Secretary of <page identifier="/us/stat/137/197">137 STAT. 197</page> Defense shall determine whether it is feasible and advisable to establish or expand a UARC and—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac716c9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s227/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdac716ca-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p></sidenote><content>for a positive determination, submit to the congressional defense committees a plan described in subsection (c); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac716cb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s227/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdac716cc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Data.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdac716cd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p></sidenote><content>for a negative determination, submit to the congressional defense committees a justification for such determination that includes the data and analysis to support such determination.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydac716ce-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s227/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdac716cf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Plan</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Secretary of Defense determines that establishing or expanding a UARC is feasible and advisable under subsection (b), the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a plan for such establishment or expansion, including an assessment of the institutional capacity of the covered educational institution at which such UARC is to be established or expanded.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydac716d0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s227/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdac716d1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The plan described in subsection (c) shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac716d2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s227/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>An assessment of the engineering, applied research, commercialization, or workforce development capabilities relating to critical materials for national security purposes of the United States of the covered educational institution at which the UARC will be established or expanded, including an assessment of the personnel and physical research infrastructure of such institution.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac716d3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s227/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>An assessment of the ability of such institution—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac716d4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s227/d/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>to participate in engineering, applied research, commercialization, and workforce development activities relating to critical materials for national security purposes of the United States;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac716d5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s227/d/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>to effectively compete for engineering, applied research, commercialization, and workforce development contracts and grants relating to critical materials for national security purposes of the United States; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac716d6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s227/d/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>to support the mission of the Under Secretary.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac716d7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s227/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>An assessment of the activities and investments necessary—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac716d8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s227/d/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>to augment facilities or educational programming at such institution—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydac716d9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s227/d/3/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>to support the mission of the Under Secretary;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydac716da-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s227/d/3/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>to access, secure, and conduct research relating to sensitive or classified information; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydac73ceb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s227/d/3/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>to respond quickly to emerging engineering, applied research, commercialization, and workforce development needs relating to critical materials;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac73cec-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s227/d/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>to increase the participation of such institutions in engineering, applied research, commercialization, and workforce development activities; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac73ced-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s227/d/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>to increase the ability of such institutions to effectively compete for engineering, applied research, commercialization, and workforce development contracts and grants.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac73cee-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s227/d/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdac73cef-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdac73cf0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>Recommendations identifying actions that may be taken by the Secretary, the Under Secretary, Congress, such institutions, and other organizations to increase the participation of such institutions in engineering, applied research, commercialization, and workforce development activities, contracts, and grants relating to critical materials.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/198">137 STAT. 198</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac73cf1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s227/d/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>Any specific goals, incentives, and metrics developed by the Secretary to increase and measure the capacity of such institutions to address the engineering, applied research, commercialization, and workforce development needs of the Department of Defense relating to critical materials.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydac73cf2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s227/e" 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><chapeau>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac73cf3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s227/e/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 that includes the plan developed under this subsection; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac73cf4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s227/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdac73cf5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Public information.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdac73cf6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Web posting.</p></sidenote><content>make the plan available on a publicly accessible website of the Department of Defense.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydac73cf7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s227/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdac73cf8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10">10 USC note</ref></p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdac73cf9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 4141.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Support to Covered Educational Institutions</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac73cfa-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s227/f/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdac73cfb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Contracts.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdac73cfc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Grants.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering may establish a program to award contracts, grants, or other agreements on a competitive basis to a covered educational institution, and to perform other appropriate activities, for the purposes described in paragraph (2).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac73cfd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s227/f/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="ydac73cfe-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s227/f/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 capabilities, for covered educational institutions to more effectively compete for Federal engineering, applied research, commercialization, and workforce development funding opportunities.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac73cff-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s227/f/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>Improving the capability of covered educational institutions to—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydac73d00-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s227/f/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>recruit and retain research faculty;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydac73d01-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s227/f/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>participate in appropriate personnel exchange programs; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydac73d02-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s227/f/2/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>participate in appropriate educational and career development activities.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac73d03-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s227/f/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdac73d04-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>Any other purposes the Under Secretary determines appropriate for enhancing the engineering, applied research, commercialization, and development capabilities of covered educational institutions.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydac73d05-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s227/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="ydac73d06-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s227/g/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 educational institution</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “<term>covered educational institution</term>” means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac73d07-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s227/g/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>a mining, metallurgical, geological, or mineral engineering program—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydac73d08-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s227/g/1/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>accredited by a non-governmental organization that accredits post-secondary education programs in applied and natural science, engineering technology, and computing; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydac73d09-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s227/g/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>located at an institution of higher education; or</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac73d0a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s227/g/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>any other post-secondary educational institution with a geology or engineering program or department that has experience in mining research or work with the mining industry.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac73d0b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s227/g/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Critical materials</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>critical materials</term>” means materials designated as strategic and critical under section 3(a) of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s98b/a">50 U.S.C. 98b(a)</ref>).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac73d0c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s227/g/3" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Institution of higher education</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of paragraph (1), the term “<term>institution of higher education</term>” has <page identifier="/us/stat/137/199">137 STAT. 199</page> the meaning given in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (<ref href="/us/usc/t20/s1001">20 U.S.C. 1001</ref>).</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e11290" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s228" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="228">SEC. 228. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdac73d0d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4571">10 USC 4571 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>POLICIES FOR MANAGEMENT AND CERTIFICATION OF LINK 16 MILITARY TACTICAL DATA LINK NETWORK.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydac8005e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s228/a" 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><content>The Secretary of Defense shall develop and implement policies to adapt Link 16 system management and certification to align with agile development practices.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydac8005f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s228/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdac80060-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Processes.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The policies required by subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac80061-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s228/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>A standardized process through a Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff Manual, to allow Link 16 frequency use within approved special use airspaces for the purpose of testing radio systems and associated software that have not completed electromagnetic compatibility features certification. Such process—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac80062-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s228/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>shall, at a minimum, ensure routine and continued approval for test operations of developmental systems in the Nevada Test and Training Range, Restricted Area 2508, Warning Area 151/470, Warning Area 386, and the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac80063-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s228/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>may incorporate standardized mitigations that enable routine approval including effective radiated power settings and coordination for rapid test termination.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac80064-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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="xdac80065-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><chapeau>Processes to streamline approval or denial of temporary frequency assignment for Link 16 operations to not more than 15 days for test, training, and large-scale exercises. In developing such processes, the Secretary of Defense—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac80066-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s228/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>shall ensure that the processes cover operations in excess of uncoordinated operations time slot duty factor limits, inclusion of foreign participants, and participation of non-stage 4 approved terminals or platforms; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac80067-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s228/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>consider delegating sole authority for temporary frequency assignment to the Department of Defense and the automation of decision-making processes relating to such assignments.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac80068-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s228/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdac80069-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>Delegation of authority to the system manager for Link 16 to determine when new software within Department of Defense Link 16 terminals affects electromagnetic compatibility features and requires recertification.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac8006a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s228/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdac8006b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Compliance.</p></sidenote><content>The self-certification by the Department of Defense of the compliance of the Department’s radios with electromagnetic compatibility features.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac8006c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s228/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdac8006d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><content>Processes to internally manage Link 16 uncoordinated operations that enable approval for test, training, and exercises that does not exceed 15 days for systems holding an active radio frequency authorization or temporary frequency assignment.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydac8006e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s228/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdac8006f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Information to Congress</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac80070-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s228/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdac80071-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Briefing.</p></sidenote><content>a briefing on the policies developed under subsection (a), along with a timeline for implementation of such policies; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac80072-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s228/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdac80073-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">List.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdac80074-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>a list of such additional resources or authorities as the Secretary determines may be required to implement such policies.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/200">137 STAT. 200</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydac80075-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s228/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Testing Required</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac80076-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s228/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdac80077-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Review.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdac80078-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determinations.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>In conjunction with the development of the policies required under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall conduct, sponsor, or review testing and analysis that determines if any effects on air traffic systems are possible due to Link 16 terminals which have not completed electromagnetic compatibility features certification and quantifies any such effects. Such<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdac80079-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote> testing shall evaluate Link 16 transmission within plus or minus 7 megahertz of the 1030 and 1090 megahertz frequency bands to determine if effects on air traffic systems are possible, under what conditions such effects could occur, and the impact of such effects.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac8007a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s228/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>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 testing conducted under paragraph (1), with an emphasis on procedures that the Secretary intends to implement to negate harmful effects on air traffic from the use of Link 16 terminals or platforms that have not completed electromagnetic compatibility features certification, within special use airspace.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e11448" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s229" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="229">SEC. 229. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdac8278b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3601">10 USC 3601 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>RAPID RESPONSE TO EMERGENT TECHNOLOGY ADVANCEMENTS OR THREATS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydac8eadc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s229/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdac911ed-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authorities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Upon approval by the Secretary of Defense of a determination described in subsection (b), the Secretary of a military department may use the rapid acquisition and funding authorities established pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3601">section 3601 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, to initiate urgent or emerging operational development activities for a period of up to one year, in order to—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac911ee-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s229/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>leverage an emergent technological advancement of value to the national defense to address a military service-specific need; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac911ef-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s229/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>provide a rapid response to an emerging threat identified by a military service.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydac911f0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Determination</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A determination described in this subsection is a determination by the Secretary of a military department submitted in writing to the Secretary of Defense that provides the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac911f1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s229/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Identification of a compelling urgent or emergency national security need to immediately initiate development activity in anticipation of a programming or budgeting action, in order to leverage an emergent technological advancement or provide a rapid response to an emerging threat.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac911f2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s229/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Justification for why the effort cannot be delayed until the next submission of the budget of the President (under <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s1105/a">section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code</ref>) without harming the national defense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac911f3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s229/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Funding is identified for the effort in the current fiscal year to initiate the activity.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac911f4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s229/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>An appropriate acquisition pathway and programmed funding for transition to continued development, integration, or sustainment is identified to on-ramp this activity within two years.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydac911f5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s229/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdac911f6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Procedures</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac911f7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s229/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 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall <page identifier="/us/stat/137/201">137 STAT. 201</page> amend the procedures for the rapid acquisition and deployment of capabilities needed in response to urgent operational needs prescribed pursuant to such section 3601 to carry out this section. Such updated procedures shall be provided to the congressional defense committees concurrently with the promulgation to the rest of the Department of Defense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac911f8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s229/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements to be included</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The procedures amended under paragraph (1) shall include the following requirements:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac911f9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s229/c/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Funding</inline>.—</heading><clause class="inline" id="ydac911fa-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s229/c/2/A/i"><num value="i">(i) </num><chapeau>Subject to clause (ii), in any fiscal year in which a determination described in subsection (b) is made, the Secretary of the military department making the determination may initiate the activities authorized under subsection (a) using any funds available to the Secretary for such fiscal year for—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydac911fb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s229/c/2/A/i/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>procurement; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydac911fc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s229/c/2/A/i/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>research, development, test, and evaluation.</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydac911fd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s229/c/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>The total cost of all developmental activities within the Department of Defense, funded under this section, may not exceed $100,000,000 for any fiscal year.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac911fe-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s229/c/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Waiver authority</inline>.—</heading><clause class="inline" id="ydac911ff-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s229/c/2/B/i"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>Subject to clause (ii), the Secretary of the military department making a determination under subsection (b) may issue a waiver under subsection (d) of such section 3601.</content></clause> <clause class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydac91200-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s229/c/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch221">Chapter 221 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, may not be waived pursuant to clause (i).</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac91201-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s229/c/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transition</inline>.—</heading><clause class="inline" id="ydac91202-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s229/c/2/C/i"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>Any acquisition initiated under subsection (a) shall transition to an appropriate acquisition pathway for transition and integration of the development activity, or be transitioned to a newly established program element or procurement line for completion of such activity.</content></clause> <clause class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydac91203-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s229/c/2/C/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii)</num><subclause class="inline" id="ydac91204-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s229/c/2/C/ii/I"><num value="I">(I) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdac91205-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Extension authority.</p></sidenote><content>Transition shall be completed within one year of initiation, but may be extended one time only at the discretion of the Secretary of the military department for one additional year.</content></subclause> <subclause class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydac91206-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s229/c/2/C/ii/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdac91207-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notification.</p></sidenote><content>In the event an extension determination is made under subclause (I), the affected Secretary of the military department shall submit to the congressional defense committees, not later than 30 days before the extension takes effect, written notification of the extension with a justification for the extension.</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac91208-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s229/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Submittal to congress</inline>.—</heading><content>Concurrent with promulgation to the Department of the amendments to the procedures under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees the procedures updated by such amendments.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydac91209-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s229/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdac9120a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Congressional Notification</inline>.—</heading><content>Within 15 days after the Secretary of Defense approves a determination described in subsection (b), the Secretary of the military department making the determination shall provide written notification of such determination to the congressional defense committees following the procedures for notification in subsections (c)(4)(D) and (c)(4)(F) of such section 3601. A notice under this subsection shall be sufficient to fulfill any requirement to provide notification to Congress for a new start program.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/202">137 STAT. 202</page></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e11656" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s230" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="230">SEC. 230. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdac9120b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10">10 USC note</ref></p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdac9120c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 9531.</p></sidenote><heading>PILOT PROGRAM TO COMMERCIALIZE PROTOTYPES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydac9fc6d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s230/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdac9fc6e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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 Air Force, acting through the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics, shall carry out a pilot program under which the Secretary identifies prototypes under development by the Department of the Air Force that have the potential to be developed into commercial products and provides support to qualified entities to carry out projects to commercialize such prototypes.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydac9fc6f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s230/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form of Support</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The support provided to a qualified entity under subsection (a) may include the award of—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac9fc70-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s230/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdac9fc71-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Grants.</p></sidenote><content>a grant;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac9fc72-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s230/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdac9fc73-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Contracts.</p></sidenote><content>a contract or other agreement; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac9fc74-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s230/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>such other form of support as the Secretary of the Air Force determines appropriate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydac9fc75-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s230/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Amount</inline>.—</heading><content>The total value of support awarded to a qualified entity under this section may not exceed $10,000,000.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydac9fc76-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s230/d" 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>The Secretary of the Air Force shall carry out the pilot program under this section using funds designated as budget activity 6 (RDT&E management support) or budget activity 4 (Advanced Component Development and Prototypes) as those budget activity classifications are set forth in volume 2B, chapter 5 of the Department of Defense Financial Management Regulation (DOD 7000.14-R).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydac9fc77-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s230/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Application</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac9fc78-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s230/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>A qualified entity that seeks an award of support under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary of the Air Force at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac9fc79-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s230/e/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>As part of the application required under paragraph (1), a qualified entity shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac9fc7a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s230/e/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>outline measures the entity will implement to give the Department of Defense purchasing priority when supply chain issues are a factor;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac9fc7b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s230/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="xdac9fc7c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Certification.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdac9fc7d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Compliance.</p></sidenote><chapeau>certify that the entity will, with respect to the export of any such product, comply with—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydac9fc7e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s230/e/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>International Traffic in Arms Regulations under subchapter M of chapter I of <ref href="/us/cfr/t22">title 22, Code of Federal Regulations</ref> (or any successor regulations); and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydac9fc7f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s230/e/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>any other applicable export restrictions; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydac9fc80-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s230/e/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau>acknowledge that the entity may seek advice and assistance from the Department of the Air Force and the Department of State in the event that the export restrictions applicable to a commercial product developed with support under this section—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydac9fc81-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s230/e/2/C/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>are more restrictive than the export restrictions applicable to the component technologies that comprise the product; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydac9fc82-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s230/e/2/C/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>are expected to unnecessarily impede the ability to make the product commercially available outside the United States.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydac9fc83-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s230/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdac9fc84-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than December 31, 2024, the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the implementation of the pilot program under this section and any related policy issues.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/203">137 STAT. 203</page></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydac9fc85-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s230/g" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">(g) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdac9fc86-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notice to Congress</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 30 days after each instance in which the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics awards support to a qualified entity under this section, the Assistant Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees notice of such award.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydac9fc87-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s230/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 the date that is five years after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaca2398-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s230/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="ydaca2399-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s230/i/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The term “<term>commercialize</term>”, when used with respect to a prototype, means to transition a prototype into a commercial product.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaca239a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s230/i/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The term “<term>commercial product</term>” has the meaning given that term in <ref href="/us/usc/t41/s103">section 103 of title 41, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaca239b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s230/i/3" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The term “<term>qualified entity</term>” means an individual or entity the Secretary of the Air Force determines to be qualified to participate in the pilot program under this section.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e11862" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s231" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="231">SEC. 231. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaca239c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4001">10 USC 4001 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>PILOT PROGRAM ON NEAR-TERM QUANTUM COMPUTING APPLICATIONS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydacb350d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Pilot Program</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense may carry out a pilot program under which the Secretary, in partnership with the entities specified in subsection (b), establishes and operates a program that enables organizations of the Department of Defense, including the Armed Forces, to test and evaluate how quantum and quantum-hybrid applications may be used—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydacb350e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s231/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>to solve technical problems and research challenges identified under section 234(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/s4001">10 U.S.C. 4001 note</ref>) and such other near-term technical problems and challenges facing the Department and the Armed Forces as the Secretary may identify; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydacb350f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s231/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>to provide capabilities needed by the Department and the Armed Forces in the near-term.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydacb3510-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Entities Specified</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall seek to carry out the pilot program under subsection (a) in partnership with—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydacb3511-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s231/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>a federally funded research and development center, university affiliated research center, center of excellence, or similar entity; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydacb3512-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s231/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>one or more private-sector entities with expertise in quantum computing and quantum information science.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydacb3513-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s231/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Activities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Under the pilot program, the Secretary of Defense, in partnership with the entities specified in subsection (b), may—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydacb3514-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s231/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>convene a group of experts and organizations to identify and articulate challenges faced by the Department of Defense, including the Armed Forces, that have the potential to be addressed by quantum and quantum-hybrid applications;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydacb3515-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s231/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>develop and mature demonstrations, proofs of concept, pilot programs, and other measures to address the challenges identified under paragraph (1) using quantum and quantum-hybrid applications;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydacb3516-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s231/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>develop pathways through which successful demonstrations, proofs of concept, pilot programs, and other measures developed and matured under paragraph (2) may be <page identifier="/us/stat/137/204">137 STAT. 204</page> transitioned to more advanced stages of research and development or into operational use within the Department;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydacb3517-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s231/c/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>ensure that any quantum-based or quantum-hybrid application-based solutions identified under the program are capable of development and deployment within 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> (as of the time of the pilot program);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydacb3518-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s231/c/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdacb3519-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>assess the utility of commercial quantum and quantum-hybrid applications for meeting the near-term needs of warfighters; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydacb351a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s231/c/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>seek to build and strengthen relationships between the Department of Defense, academic institutions, small businesses, and nontraditional defense contractors (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3014">section 3014 of title 10, United States Code</ref>) in the technology industry that may have unused or underused solutions to specific operational challenges of the Department relating to quantum and quantum-hybrid applications.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydacb351b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Briefing and Reports</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydacb351c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s231/d/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><chapeau>Not later than 30 days before commencing the pilot program under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a briefing that—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydacb351d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s231/d/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>identifies the entities the Secretary intends to partner with for the purposes of carrying out the pilot program, including—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydacb351e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s231/d/1/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>any entities specified in subsection (b);</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydacb351f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s231/d/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>any of the Armed Forces; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydacb3520-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s231/d/1/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>any other departments and agencies of the Federal Government with pre-existing quantum technology research efforts; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydacb3521-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s231/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="xdacb3522-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p></sidenote><content>describes the plan of the Secretary for developing and operating the program.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydacb3523-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s231/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>By December 1 of each year in which the pilot program under subsection (a) is carried out, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report that includes—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydacb3524-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s231/d/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>a description of the problem sets and capabilities that were evaluated by organizations of the Department of Defense under the program;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydacb3525-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s231/d/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>an explanation of whether and to what extent the program resulted in the identification of potential solutions based on quantum and quantum-hybrid applications;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydacb3526-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s231/d/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>any potential barriers to the use of quantum and quantum-hybrid applications to solve near-term problems for the Department of Defense, including the Armed Forces; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydacb3527-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s231/d/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdacb3528-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdacb3529-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>recommendations regarding how the Department of Defense can better leverage and deploy quantum and quantum-hybrid applications to address near-term military applications and operational needs.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydacb352a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s231/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 authority to carry out the pilot program under subsection (a) shall terminate on September 30, 2026.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydacb5c3b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s231/f" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definition</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>quantum and quantum-hybrid applications</term>” means algorithms and applications <page identifier="/us/stat/137/205">137 STAT. 205</page> which use quantum mechanics through quantum processing units, including—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydacb5c3c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s231/f/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>quantum-classical hybrid applications which are applications that use both quantum computing and classical computing hardware systems;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydacb5c3d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s231/f/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>annealing and gate systems; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydacb5c3e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s231/f/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>all qubit modalities (including superconducting, trapped-ion, neutral atom, and photonics).</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e12089" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s232" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="232">SEC. 232. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdacb5c3f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10">10 USC note</ref></p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdacb5c40-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 7532.</p></sidenote><heading>PILOT PROGRAM TO FACILITATE ACCESS TO ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPED BY SMALL BUSINESSES FOR GROUND VEHICLE SYSTEMS OF THE ARMY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydacb8351-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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="xdacb8352-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdacb8353-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Contracts.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Program Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Beginning not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army shall carry out a pilot program under which the Secretary seeks to facilitate a contract between the Ground Vehicle Systems Center of the Army and a non-profit research institute for the purposes of improving the ability of the Center to access advanced technology developed by a small business concern (as defined under section 3 of the Small Business Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t15/s632">15 U.S.C. 632</ref>)). Any such contract shall be a commercial solutions opening contract entered into pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3458">section 3458 of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydacb8354-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Termination</inline>.—</heading><content>The authority to carry out the pilot program under this section shall terminate five years after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e12131" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stB/s233" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="233">SEC. 233. </num><heading>LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS PENDING DOCUMENTATION ON FUTURE ATTACK RECONNAISSANCE AIRCRAFT PROGRAM.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2024, and available for the Office of the Secretary of the Army for the travel of persons, not more than 70 percent may be obligated or expended until the date on which the Secretary submits to the congressional defense committees the analysis of alternatives document for the Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft program.</content></section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d28342e12139" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stC" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading>Energetics and Other Munitions Matters</heading> <section id="d28342e12144" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stC/s241" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="241">SEC. 241. </num><heading>JOINT ENERGETICS TRANSITION OFFICE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydacc46a5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stC/s241/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/ch4">Chapter 4 of title 10, United States Code</ref>,<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdacc6db6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10">10 USC </ref></p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdacc6db7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 131.</p></sidenote> <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="ydacd3108-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658163"><num class="fontsize12" value="148">“§ 148.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdacd3109-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s148">10 USC 148</ref>.</p></sidenote> Joint Energetics Transition Office</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydacd310a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdacd310b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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 Joint Energetics Transition Office (in this section referred to as the ‘Office’) within the Department of Defense. The Office shall carry out the activities described in subsection (c) and shall have such other responsibilities relating to energetic materials as the Secretary shall specify.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydacd310c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdacd310d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Designations.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Leadership and Administration</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydacd310e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment shall designate an individual to serve as the head of the Office. The Under Secretary shall select such individual from among officials of the Department of Defense serving <page identifier="/us/stat/137/206">137 STAT. 206</page> in organizations under the jurisdiction of the Under Secretary at the time of such designation. The head of the Office shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydacd310f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>report directly to the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydacd3110-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdacd3111-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><content>coordinate, as appropriate, with the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydacd3112-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>The Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering shall designate an individual to serve as the deputy head of the Office. The Under Secretary shall select such individual from among officials of the Department of Defense serving in organizations under the jurisdiction of the Under Secretary at the time of such designation. The deputy head of the Office shall report directly to the head of the Office and to the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydacd3113-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>The head of the Office and deputy head of the Office shall be responsible for the overall management and operation of the Office. The Under Secretaries shall ensure that the head and deputy head of the Office are not assigned outside duties that would diminish their ability to effectively manage and operate the Office.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydacd3114-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Responsibilities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Office shall do the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydacd3115-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>Develop and periodically update an energetic materials strategic plan and investment strategy to guide investments in both new and legacy energetic materials and technologies across the entire supply chain for the total life cycle of energetic materials, including raw materials, ingredients, propellants, pyrotechnics, and explosives for munitions, weapons, and propulsion systems. Such strategy and plan shall provide for—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydacd3116-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>developing or supporting the development of strategic plans for energetic materials and technologies, including associated performance metrics for the Office, over the periods covered by the future-years defense program required under section 221 of this title and the program objective memorandum process;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydacd3117-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>initiating special studies or analyses—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydacd3118-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>to determine targets that would be optimally addressed or defeated by weapons that incorporate novel energetic materials; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydacd3119-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>to inform the program objective memorandum process; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydacd311a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>identifying any shortfalls in the supply chain for energetic materials and developing plans to alleviate any shortfalls through the expansion of the energetic materials industrial base to include critical contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydacd311b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>Coordinate and ensure consistency and congruity among research, development, test, and evaluation efforts in energetic materials across the Department of Defense—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydacd311c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>to identify promising new energetic materials and technologies;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydacd311d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>to mature, integrate, prototype, test, and demonstrate novel energetic materials and technologies, including new materials and manufacturing technologies;<page identifier="/us/stat/137/207">137 STAT. 207</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydacd311e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>to expedite testing, evaluation, and acquisition of energetic materials and technologies to meet the emergent needs of the Department, including the rapid integration of promising new materials and other promising energetic compounds into weapons platforms;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydacd311f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>to identify or establish prototyping demonstration venues to integrate advanced technologies that speed the maturation and deployment of energetic materials; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydacd3120-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>to support collaboration among industry, academia, and elements of the Department of Defense to transition energetic materials and technologies from the research and development phase to production and operational use within the Department.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydacd3121-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau>Oversee a process to expedite—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydacd3122-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the validation, verification, and accreditation of modeling and simulation of energetic materials for the development of requirements; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydacd3123-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>the qualification process for energetic materials, from discovery through transition to production and integration into weapon systems.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydacd3124-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>Recommend changes to laws, regulations, and policies that present barriers or extend timelines for the expedited process described in paragraph (3).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydacd3125-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>Coordinate with other organizations involved in energetic materials activities within the Department of Defense, including the Armed Forces, and across other departments and agencies of the Federal Government.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydacd3126-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><content>Pursuant to the authority provided under section 191 of this title, establish and manage a Department of Defense Field Activity dedicated to systems engineering associated with energetic materials. Such Field Activity shall be funded under budget activity 3 (advanced technology development) or budget activity 4 (advanced component development and prototypes) (as such budget activity classifications are set forth in volume 2B, chapter 5 of the Department of Defense Financial Management Regulation (DOD 7000.14-R)) to reduce technical risk, integrate research, development, test, and evaluation, and perform system demonstration programs of the Department of Defense on novel energetic materials for use in weapon systems.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydacd3127-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">“(7) </num><content>Carry out such other responsibilities relating to energetic materials as the Secretary shall specify.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydacd3128-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Requirements</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that the Office is budgeted for and funded in a manner sufficient to ensure the Office has the staff and other resources necessary to effectively carry out the responsibilities specified in subsection (c).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydacd3129-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" 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, the term ‘<term>energetic materials</term>’ means critical chemicals and formulations that—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydacd312a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>release large amounts of stored chemical energy; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydacd312b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>are capable of being used as explosives, propellants, pyrotechnics, and reactive materials that—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydacd312c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>create lethal effects in warheads in kinetic weapons components and systems; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydacd312d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>increase propellant performance in a weapon propulsion system as related to lethal effects, range, or speed.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/208">137 STAT. 208</page></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydacd312e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stC/s241/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Status Reports</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydacd583f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stC/s241/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, a report on the status of the establishment of Joint Energetics Transition Office under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s148">section 148 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as added by subsection (a);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydacd5840-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stC/s241/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>not later than one year after such date of enactment, a report on the measures taken to provide the Joint Energetics Transition Office with the staff and resources necessary for the Office to carry out the responsibilities specified in subsection (c) of such section 148; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydacd5841-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stC/s241/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>not later than two years after such date of enactment, a report that includes the energetic materials strategic plan and investment strategy required under subsection (c)(1) of such section 148.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydacd5842-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stC/s241/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdacd5843-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdacd5844-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Overviews.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Reports</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than March 1, 2024, and not later than March 1 of each year thereafter through 2029, the head of the Joint Energetics Transition Office shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes, with respect to the year covered by the report, the following information:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydacd5845-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stC/s241/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>A description of activities carried out in accordance with the energetic materials strategic plan and investment strategy developed under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s148/c/1">section 148(c)(1) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as added by subsection (a) of this section, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydacd5846-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stC/s241/c/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>a description of any updates to the performance metrics developed for purposes of such plan and strategy; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydacd5847-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stC/s241/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="xdacd5848-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>an assessment of the performance of the Office against those metrics.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydacd5849-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stC/s241/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>An overview of the research, development, test, and evaluation efforts initiated or completed by the Office.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydacd584a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stC/s241/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>An overview of the efforts of the Office to expedite qualification processes for energetic materials.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydacd584b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stC/s241/c/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>An overview of efforts of the Office to coordinate with other organizations involved in energetic materials activities across the Department of Defense and other departments and agencies of the Federal Government.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e12469" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stC/s242" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="242">SEC. 242. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdacd584c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4172">10 USC 4172 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>CONSIDERATION OF LETHALITY IN THE ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES FOR MUNITIONS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydacd7f5d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stC/s242/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Analysis of Alternatives Review</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that lethality is considered in any analysis of alternatives conducted prior to issuing a capability development document for purposes of procuring any new munition or modifying an existing munition.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydacd7f5e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Consideration of Energetic Materials</inline>.—</heading><content>In assessing the lethality of a munition for purposes of the analysis of alternatives described under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall include the margin of effectiveness, increased system capacities, and cost implications afforded by the potential use of novel or alternative energetic materials in the munition to achieve increased explosive effects.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydacd7f5f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stC/s242/c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Energetic Materials Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>energetic materials</term>” means critical chemicals that—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydacd7f60-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stC/s242/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>release large amounts of energy in a short amount of time; and<page identifier="/us/stat/137/209">137 STAT. 209</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydacd7f61-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stC/s242/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>are capable of being used in explosives that create lethal effects in warheads.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e12519" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stC/s243" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="243">SEC. 243. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdacda672-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4172">10 USC 4172 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>PILOT PROGRAM ON INCORPORATION OF THE CL20 COMPOUND IN CERTAIN WEAPON SYSTEMS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydace1ba3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stC/s243/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Pilot Program Required</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall carry out a pilot program under which the Secretary incorporates the CL20 compound as the energetic material for the main fill in the warheads or propellants of three weapon systems under development by the Department of Defense for the purpose of determining cost, schedule, and lethality performance parameters for such systems.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydace1ba4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stC/s243/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Selection of Weapon Systems</inline>.—</heading><content>Each of the three weapon systems selected under subsection (a) shall be a weapon system that does not, as of the date of the enactment of this Act, already incorporate the CL20 compound as the energetic material for the main fill in the warhead or propellant of the system.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydace1ba5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stC/s243/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdace1ba6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Timeline for Integration</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that the CL20 energetic compound is integrated into each weapon system selected under subsection (a) by not later than three years after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydace1ba7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stC/s243/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdace1ba8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</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 progress of the Secretary in carrying out the pilot program under this section, including—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydace1ba9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stC/s243/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>identification of the weapon systems selected by the Secretary under subsection (a);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydace1baa-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stC/s243/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>with respect to each such weapon system, identification of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydace1bab-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stC/s243/d/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdace1bac-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Timeline.</p></sidenote><content>a timeline for incorporating the CL20 energetic compound into such weapon system;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydace1bad-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stC/s243/d/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the organization within the Department of Defense responsible for carrying out activities under the pilot program for such weapon system; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydace1bae-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stC/s243/d/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>any locations at which testing associated with such weapon system under the program is expected to be carried out; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydace1baf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stC/s243/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>the baseline cost, schedule, and lethality objectives that will be used to evaluate the performance of weapon systems under the program.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydace1bb0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stC/s243/e" role="definitions" 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, the term “<term>energetic material</term>” means critical chemicals and formulations that—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydace1bb1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stC/s243/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>release large amounts of stored chemical energy; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydace1bb2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stC/s243/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>are capable of being used as explosives, propellants, pyrotechnics, and reactive materials that—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydace1bb3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stC/s243/e/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>create lethal effects in warheads in kinetic weapons components and systems; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydace1bb4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stC/s243/e/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>increase propellant performance in a weapon propulsion system as related to lethal effects, range, or speed.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e12634" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stC/s244" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="244">SEC. 244. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdace41c5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10">10 USC note</ref></p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdace41c6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 4651.</p></sidenote><heading>LIMITATION ON SOURCING CHEMICAL MATERIALS FOR MUNITIONS FROM CERTAIN COUNTRIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydace8fe7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense may not procure a chemical material for munitions specified in subsection (b) from any country specified in subsection (c).<page identifier="/us/stat/137/210">137 STAT. 210</page></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydace8fe8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Chemical Materials Specified</inline>.—</heading><content>The chemical materials for munitions specified in this subsection are the chemicals listed under the heading “<headingText>Task 1: Domestic Production of Critical Chemicals</headingText>” in section 3.0E of the document of the Department of Defense titled “Statement of Objectives (SOO) for Critical Chemicals Production” (FOA: FA8650-19-S-5010, Appendix VI, Call: 012) and dated December 5, 2022.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydace8fe9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stC/s244/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Countries Specified</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The countries specified in this subsection are the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydace8fea-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stC/s244/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The People’s Republic of China.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydace8feb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stC/s244/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The Russian Federation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydace8fec-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stC/s244/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The Islamic Republic of Iran.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydace8fed-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stC/s244/c/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>The Democratic People’s Republic of North Korea.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydace8fee-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stC/s244/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdace8fef-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The requirements of this section shall take effect on a date determined by the Secretary of Defense that is not later than September 30, 2028.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e12708" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stC/s245" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="245">SEC. 245. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdace8ff0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10">10 USC note</ref></p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdace8ff1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 3201.</p></sidenote><heading>DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE MUNITION SURGE CAPACITY CRITICAL RESERVE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydacf0522-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, in coordination with the service acquisition executive of each military department, may establish a reserve of long-lead items and components to accelerate the delivery of munitions described in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s222c/c">section 222c(c) of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydacf0523-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stC/s245/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Quantity</inline>.—</heading><content>The quantity of long-lead items and components reserved pursuant to subsection (a) should be in amounts commensurate to fulfill the requirements identified as Out-Year Unconstrained Total Munitions Requirement and Out-Year inventory numbers under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s222c/a">section 222c(a) of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydacf0524-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stC/s245/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdacf0525-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority for Advance Procurement</inline>.—</heading><content>The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment may enter into one or more contracts, beginning in fiscal year 2024, for the advance procurement of long-lead items and components, or economic order quantities of such items and components when cost savings are achievable, associated with munitions identified in subsection (a). Advance procurement authority may include the cost of shipping, storage, tracking, maintenance, and obsolescence management of long-lead items and components while held in the reserve described in subsection (a).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydacf0526-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stC/s245/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdacf0527-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitations</inline>.—</heading><content>No long-lead item or component may be procured under this section if the anticipated life cycle of such item or component requires disposal due to lack of military utility less than 8 years after such item or component is procured.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydacf0528-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stC/s245/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdacf0529-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Termination date.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than February 1, 2025, and annually thereafter until February 1, 2030, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that describes the use of the authority under this section, including—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydacf052a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stC/s245/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the type, number, and value of long-lead items and components procured under each contractual action; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydacf052b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stC/s245/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>information about the location of storage of such items and components.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydacf052c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stC/s245/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="ydacf052d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stC/s245/f/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The term “<term>long-lead item or component</term>” means a material, component, or subsystem of a munition that must be procured well in advance of the need for such munition.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/211">137 STAT. 211</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydacf052e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stC/s245/f/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The terms “service acquisition executive” and “military department” have the meanings given, respectively, in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s101">section 101 of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d28342e12820" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stD" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="D">Subtitle D—</num><heading>Plans, Reports, and Other Matters</heading> <section id="d28342e12825" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stD/s251" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="251">SEC. 251. </num><heading>CONGRESSIONAL NOTIFICATION OF CHANGES TO DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE POLICY ON AUTONOMY IN WEAPON SYSTEMS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdacf2c3f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Not<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdacf2c40-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdacf2c41-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Briefing.</p></sidenote> later than 30 days after making a modification to Department of Defense Directive 3000.09 (relating to autonomy in weapon systems) the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing that includes—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydacf2c42-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stD/s251/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>a description of the modification; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydacf2c43-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stD/s251/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>an explanation of the reasons for the modification.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e12848" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stD/s252" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="252">SEC. 252. </num><heading>AUDIT TO IDENTIFY DIVERSION OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FUNDING TO CHINA’S RESEARCH LABS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydacfa174-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stD/s252/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdacfa175-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Study.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdacfa176-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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 of the enactment of this Act, the Inspector General of the Department of Defense shall conduct a study, and submit a report to the congressional defense committees, regarding the amount of Federal funds awarded by the Department of Defense (whether directly or indirectly) through grants, contracts, subgrants, subcontracts, or any other type of agreement or collaboration, during the 10-year period immediately preceding such date of enactment, that—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydacfa177-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stD/s252/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>was provided, whether purposely or inadvertently, to—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydacfa178-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stD/s252/a/1/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="ydacfa179-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stD/s252/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the Communist Party of China;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydacfa17a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stD/s252/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="xdacfa17b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Wuhan Institute of Virology.</p></sidenote><content>the Wuhan Institute of Virology or any other organization administered by the Chinese Academy of Sciences;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydacfa17c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stD/s252/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="xdacfa17d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">EcoHealth Alliance Inc.</p></sidenote><content>EcoHealth Alliance Inc. for work performed in China on research supported by the Government of China, including any subsidiaries and related organizations that are directly controlled by EcoHealth Alliance, Inc.;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydacfa17e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stD/s252/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="xdacfa17f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Academy of Military Medical Sciences.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdacfa180-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Beijing Institute of Microbiology and Epidemiology.</p></sidenote><content>the Academy of Military Medical Sciences or any of its research institutes, including the Beijing Institute of Microbiology and Epidemiology; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydacfa181-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stD/s252/a/1/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>any other lab, agency, organization, individual, or instrumentality that is owned, controlled (directly or indirectly), or overseen (officially or unofficially) by any of the entities listed in subparagraphs (A) through (E); or</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydacfa182-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stD/s252/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>was used to fund research or experiments that could have reasonably resulted in the enhancement of any coronavirus, influenza, Nipah, Ebola, or other pathogen of pandemic potential or chimeric versions of such a virus or pathogen in the People’s Republic of China or any other foreign country.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydacfa183-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stD/s252/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Identification of Countries and Pathogens</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report required under subsection (a) shall specify—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydacfa184-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stD/s252/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the countries in which the research or experiments described in subsection (a)(2) was conducted; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydacfa185-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stD/s252/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the pathogens involved in such research or experiments.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/212">137 STAT. 212</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e12941" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stD/s253" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="253">SEC. 253. </num><heading>ANNUAL REVIEW OF STATUS OF IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR DIGITAL ENGINEERING CAREER TRACKS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdacfefa6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Not<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdacfefa7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Termination date.</p></sidenote> less frequently than once each year until December 31, 2029, the Secretary of Defense shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydacfefa8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stD/s253/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>conduct an internal review of the status of the implementation of the plan submitted to Congress pursuant to section 230(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/s501">10 U.S.C. 501 note</ref> prec.), which shall include consideration of how the rapid rate of technological change in data science and machine learning may affect the implementation of the plan; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydacfefa9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stD/s253/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydacfefaa-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stD/s253/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdacfefab-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Summary.</p></sidenote><content>a summary of the status of the implementation of the plan described in paragraph (1);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydacfefac-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stD/s253/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the findings of the Secretary with respect to the most recent review conducted under such paragraph; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydacfefad-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tII/stD/s253/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>the plan of the Secretary for addressing the digital engineering personnel needs of the Department of Defense in the years following the date of the report.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </section> </subtitle> <num value="III">TITLE III—</num><heading>OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE</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. 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>Improvement and codification of Sentinel Landscapes Partnership program authority.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 312. </designator> <label>Modification of authority for environmental restoration projects at National Guard facilities.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 313. </designator> <label>Modification to technical assistance authority for environmental restoration activities.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 314. </designator> <label>Coordination on agreements to limit encroachments and other constraints on military training, testing, and operations.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 315. </designator> <label>Requirement for approval by Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment of waiver for systems not meeting fuel efficiency key performance parameter.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 316. </designator> <label>Modification to prototype and demonstration projects for energy resilience at certain military installations.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 317. </designator> <label>Authority to transfer certain funds as payment relating to Naval Air Station, Moffett Field, California.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 318. </designator> <label>Prohibition on required disclosure by Department of Defense contractors of information relating to greenhouse gas emissions.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 319. </designator> <label>Required infrastructure plan prior to deployment of certain non-tactical vehicles at military installations.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 320. </designator> <label>Prohibition and report requirement relating to certain energy programs of Department of Defense.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 321. </designator> <label>Report on schedule and cost estimates for completion of testing and remediation of contaminated sites; publication of cleanup information.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle C—</designator> <label>Treatment of Perfluoroalkyl Substances and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 331. </designator> <label>Modification of timing of report on activities of PFAS Task Force.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 332. </designator> <label>Budget justification document for funding relating to perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 333. </designator> <label>Increase of transfer authority for funding of study and assessment on health implications of perfluoroalkyl substances 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. 334. </designator> <label>Prizes for development of technology for thermal destruction of perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 335. </designator> <label>Treatment of certain materials contaminated with perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/213">137 STAT. 213</page></label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 336. </designator> <label>Government Accountability Office reports on testing and remediation of perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle D—</designator> <label>Logistics and Sustainment</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 341.  </designator> <label>Modification of rule of construction regarding provision of support and services to non-Department of Defense organizations and activities.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 342. </designator> <label>Repeal of Comptroller General review requirement relating to core logistics capabilities.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 343. </designator> <label>Modifications to Contested Logistics Working Group of Department of Defense.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 344. </designator> <label>Matters relating to briefings on Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program of the Navy.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 345. </designator> <label>Foreign military sales exclusion in calculation for certain workload carryover of Department of the Army.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 346. </designator> <label>Pilot program on optimization of aerial refueling and fuel management in contested logistics environments through use of artificial intelligence.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 347. </designator> <label>Limitation on availability of funds to expand leased facilities for Joint Military Information Support Operations Web Operations Center.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 348. </designator> <label>Limitation on availability of funds pending submission of certain 30-year shipbuilding plan by the Secretary of the Navy.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 349. </designator> <label>Plan regarding condition and maintenance of prepositioned stockpiles of the Army.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 350. </designator> <label>Strategy and assessment on use of automation and artificial intelligence for shipyard optimization.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 351. </designator> <label>Assessment and strategy relating to hardening of certain military installations against attack by Iran and Iranian-associated groups.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 352. </designator> <label>Semiannual briefings on operational status of amphibious warship fleet.</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. 361. </designator> <label>Review of notice of presumed risk issued by Military Aviation and Installation Assurance Clearinghouse.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 362. </designator> <label>Modifications to military aviation and installation assurance clearinghouse for review of mission obstructions.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 363. </designator> <label>Modification to Joint Safety Council.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 364. </designator> <label>Designation of official responsible for coordination of renegotiation of certain land leases owned by Department of Defense in Hawaii.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 365. </designator> <label>Continued designation of Secretary of the Navy as executive agent for Naval Small Craft Instruction and Technical Training School.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 366. </designator> <label>Establishment of Caisson Platoon and support for military and State funeral services at Arlington National Cemetery.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 367. </designator> <label>Recovery of rare earth elements and other strategic and critical materials through end-of-life equipment recycling.</label> </referenceItem></toc> <subtitle id="d28342e13208" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stA" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Authorization of Appropriations</heading> <section id="d28342e13213" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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 2024 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="d28342e13221" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Energy and Environment</heading> <section id="d28342e13226" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s311" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="311">SEC. 311. </num><heading>IMPROVEMENT AND CODIFICATION OF SENTINEL LANDSCAPES PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM AUTHORITY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydad1282e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s311/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Codification of Existing Statute</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>)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdad1282f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">10 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdad12830-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 2661, 2684a notes, 2693.</p></sidenote> is—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad12831-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s311/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>transferred to <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch159">chapter 159 of title 10, United States Code</ref>;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad12832-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s311/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>inserted after section 2692 of such chapter; and<page identifier="/us/stat/137/214">137 STAT. 214</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad12833-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s311/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>redesignated as section 2693.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydad12834-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Improvements to Sentinel Landscapes Partnership Program</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2693">Section 2693 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as so transferred and redesignated, is further amended—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad12835-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s311/b/1" role="instruction" 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>and the Secretary of the Interior</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, the Secretary of the Interior, and the heads of other Federal departments and agencies that elect to become full partners in the program</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad12836-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s311/b/2" role="instruction" 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>and the Secretary of the Interior, may, as the Secretaries</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the Secretary of the Interior, and the heads of other Federal departments and agencies that elect to become full partners in the Sentinel Landscapes Partnership may, as such Secretaries and other heads</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad12837-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s311/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 (c) to read as follows:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydad14f48-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Coordination of Activities</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out this section, the Secretaries and the other heads of Federal departments and agencies may coordinate actions between their departments and agencies and with other Federal, State, interstate, and local agencies, Indian Tribes, and private entities to more efficiently work together for the mutual benefit of conservation, resilience, working lands, and national defense, and to encourage owners and managers of land to engage in voluntary land management, resilience, and conservation activities that contribute to the sustainment of military installations, State-owned National Guard installations, and associated airspace.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad14f49-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s311/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>in subsection (d)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad14f4a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s311/b/4/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> the first sentence and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>In carrying out this section, the Secretaries and the other heads of Federal departments and agencies may give to any eligible owner or manager of land within a designated sentinel landscape priority consideration for participation in any easement, grant, or assistance program administered by that Secretary or head.</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad14f4b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s311/b/4/B" role="instruction" 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>eligible landowner or agricultural producer</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>eligible owner or manager of land</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad14f4c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s311/b/5" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsection (f) as subsection (g);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad14f4d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s311/b/6" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subsection (e) the following new subsection (f):<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydad14f4e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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 require an owner or manager of land, including a private landowner or agricultural producer, to participate in any land management, resilience, or conservation activity under this section.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad14f4f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s311/b/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><chapeau>in subsection (g), as redesignated by paragraph (5)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad14f50-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s311/b/7/A" role="instruction" 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><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s670/1">section 670(1) of title 16, United States Code</ref></quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 100(1) of the Sikes Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t16/s670/1">16 U.S.C. 670(1)</ref>)</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad14f51-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s311/b/7/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><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s670/3">section 670(3) of title 16, United States Code</ref></quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 100(3) of the Sikes Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t16/s670/3">16 U.S.C. 670(3)</ref>)</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad14f52-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s311/b/7/C" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>in paragraph (3), by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> subparagraph (B) to read as follows:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydad14f53-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>the publicly and privately owned lands that serve to protect and support the rural economy, the natural environment, outdoor recreation, and the national defense <page identifier="/us/stat/137/215">137 STAT. 215</page> missions of a military installation or State-owned National Guard installation.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydad14f54-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s311/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><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10">Title 10, United States Code</ref>, is further amended—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad14f55-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s311/c/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in section 2684a(g)(2)(E), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>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>)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Sentinel Landscapes Partnership under section 2693 of this title</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad14f56-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s311/c/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in section 2694(e), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>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>)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>meaning given that term in section 2693(g) of this title</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e13499" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s312" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="312">SEC. 312. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION PROJECTS AT NATIONAL GUARD FACILITIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydad1c487-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s312/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 Definition of National Guard Facilities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2700/4">Section 2700(4) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad1c488-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s312/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>State-owned</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad1c489-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s312/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>owned and operated by a State when such land is</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad1c48a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s312/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>even though such land is not under the jurisdiction of the Department of Defense.</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>without regard to—</quotedText>”<quotedContent><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad1eb9b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the owner or operator of the facility; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad1eb9c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>whether the facility is under the jurisdiction of the Department of Defense or a military department.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydad1eb9d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s312/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 Under Defense Environmental Restoration Program</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 2701(a)(1) of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>State-owned</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydad1eb9e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s312/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Response Actions at National Guard Facilities</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 2701(c)(1)(D) of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>State-owned</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydad1eb9f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s312/d" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Services of Other Entities</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 2701(d)(1) of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>, in the second sentence, by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or at a National Guard facility</quotedText>” before the period at the end.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydad1eba0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s312/e" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Environmental Restoration Accounts</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 2703(g)(1) of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, a National Guard facility,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>Department of Defense</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydad1eba1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s312/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Technical and Conforming Amendments</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad1eba2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s312/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">Repeal</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 2707 of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subsection (e).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad1eba3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s312/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">Reference update</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 345(f)(1) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/81">Public Law 117–81</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2715">10 U.S.C. 2715 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>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></quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>National Guard facility, as such term is defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2700">section 2700 of title 10, United States Code</ref></quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e13682" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s313" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="313">SEC. 313. </num><heading>MODIFICATION TO TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AUTHORITY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION ACTIVITIES.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdad260d4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2705/e">Section 2705(e) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad260d5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s313/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (1)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad260d6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s313/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>upon the request of the technical review committee or restoration advisory board for an installation</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>upon the request of the technical review committee for an installation, restoration <page identifier="/us/stat/137/216">137 STAT. 216</page> advisory board for an installation, community concerned with respect to an installation, or individual member of such community</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad260d7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s313/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>to obtain</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>interpreting</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>to obtain from covered sources technical assistance for the committee, advisory board, community, or individual (as the case may be) to interpret</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad260d8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s313/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (2)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad260d9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s313/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>technical review committee or restoration advisory board</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>technical review committee, restoration advisory board, community, or individual</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad260da-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s313/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>only if</quotedText>” and all that follows through the closing period and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>only if the technical assistance—</quotedText>”<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydad260db-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>is likely to contribute to the efficiency, effectiveness, or timeliness of environmental restoration activities at the installation; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydad260dc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>is a service described in paragraph (3).”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad260dd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s313/3" 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 paragraphs:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydad2aefe-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau>A service described in this paragraph is a service to improve public participation in, or assist in the navigation of, environmental restoration activities at an installation by the community concerned or an individual member of such community, including with respect to the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad2aeff-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>The interpretation of site-related documents, including documents concerning the nature of a release or threatened release at the installation, monitoring, testing plans, and reports associated with site assessment and characterization at the installation.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad2af00-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>The interpretation of health-related information.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad2af01-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><chapeau>The interpretation of documents, plans, proposed actions, and final decisions relating to—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydad2af02-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>an interim remedial action;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydad2af03-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>a remedial investigation or feasibility study;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydad2af04-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>a record of decision;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydad2af05-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>a remedial design;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydad2af06-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">“(v) </num><content>the selection and construction of remedial action;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydad2af07-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vi">“(vi) </num><content>operation and maintenance;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydad2af08-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vii">“(vii) </num><content>a five-year review at the installation; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydad2af09-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="viii">“(viii) </num><content>a removal action at the installation.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad2af0a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>Assistance with the preparation of public comments.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad2af0b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>The development of outreach materials to improve public participation.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad2af0c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">“(F) </num><content>The provision of advice and guidance regarding additional technical assistance for which the community or individual, as the case may be, may be eligible.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydad2af0d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdad2af0e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Definition.</p></sidenote><content>In this subsection, the term ‘<term>covered source</term>’ means a private sector source, a Federal department or agency other than the Department of Defense (pursuant to a Federal interagency agreement), or a nonprofit entity (pursuant to a cooperative agreement entered into with such entity).”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e13864" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s314" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="314">SEC. 314. </num><heading>COORDINATION ON AGREEMENTS TO LIMIT ENCROACHMENTS AND OTHER CONSTRAINTS ON MILITARY TRAINING, TESTING, AND OPERATIONS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdad2fd2f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2684a">Section 2684a of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—<page identifier="/us/stat/137/217">137 STAT. 217</page></chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad2fd30-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s314/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsections (c) through (j) as subsections (d) through (k), respectively;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad2fd31-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s314/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subsection (b) the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydad2fd32-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority to Coordinate</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="ydad2fd33-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>In entering into an agreement under subsection (a) or undertaking a project under such agreement, the Secretary of Defense or the Secretary of a military department, as the case may be, may coordinate with any other covered official with an interest in the activities proposed to be undertaken under such agreement.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydad2fd34-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdad2fd35-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Definition.</p></sidenote><content>In this subsection, the term ‘<term>covered official</term>’ means a Secretary concerned, the Director of the Army National Guard, or the Director of the Air National Guard.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad2fd36-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s314/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>in subsection (h)(2)(D), as redesignated by paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (d)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (e)</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e13933" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s315" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="315">SEC. 315. </num><heading>REQUIREMENT FOR APPROVAL BY UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR ACQUISITION AND SUSTAINMENT OF WAIVER FOR SYSTEMS NOT MEETING FUEL EFFICIENCY KEY PERFORMANCE PARAMETER.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdad32447-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">   Section 332(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/s2911">10 U.S.C. 2911 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad32448-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s315/1" 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> the following: “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">(1) in general.</headingText>—The Secretary of Defense</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad32449-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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 paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydad34b5a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Waiver of fuel efficiency key performance parameter</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad34b5b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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 fuel efficiency key performance parameter implemented pursuant to paragraph (1) may be waived with respect to a system only if—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydad34b5c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>such waiver is approved by the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydad34b5d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdad34b5e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>the system is a fuel consuming system that the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment determines requires, or is likely to require, sustainment on at least an occasional basis.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad34b5f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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 authority to approve a waiver under subparagraph (A) may not be delegated.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e14014" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s316" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="316">SEC. 316. </num><heading>MODIFICATION TO PROTOTYPE AND DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS FOR ENERGY RESILIENCE AT CERTAIN MILITARY INSTALLATIONS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydad37270-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s316/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 to Covered Technologies for Prototype and Demonstration Projects</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 322(c)(6) of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/263">Public Law 117–263</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/136/2511">136 Stat. 2511</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2911">10 U.S.C. 2911 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subparagraph:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="ydad37271-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>Hydrogen creation, storage, and power generation technologies using natural gas or renewable electricity.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydad37272-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s316/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdad37273-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2911">10 USC 2911 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Applicability</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to covered prototype and demonstration projects (as defined in section 322(k) of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/263">Public Law 117–263</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/136/2511">136 Stat. 2511</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2911">10 U.S.C. 2911 note</ref>)) commencing on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/218">137 STAT. 218</page></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e14078" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s317" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="317">SEC. 317. </num><heading>AUTHORITY TO TRANSFER CERTAIN FUNDS AS PAYMENT RELATING TO NAVAL AIR STATION, MOFFETT FIELD, CALIFORNIA.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydad3c094-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s317/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 Funds</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad3e7a5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s317/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer authority</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of the Navy shall, in accordance with <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2703/f">section 2703(f) of title 10, United States Code</ref>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad3e7a6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s317/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>transfer $218,125 to the Hazardous Substance Superfund established under subchapter A of chapter 98 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, without regard to section 2215 of such title; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad3e7a7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s317/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>transfer $218,125 to the State of California for deposit into the California State Water Pollution Cleanup and Abatement Account.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad3e7a8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s317/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Source of funds</inline>.—</heading><content>Any transfer under this subsection shall be made using funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act for fiscal year 2024 for the Department of Defense Base Closure Account established by section 2906(a) of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1990 (<ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2687">10 U.S.C. 2687 note</ref>).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydad3e7a9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s317/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Purpose of Transfer</inline>.—</heading><content>A transfer under subsection (a) shall be for the purpose of satisfying a stipulated penalty assessed by the Environmental Protection Agency on May 4, 2018, regarding former Naval Air Station, Moffett Field, California, under the Federal Facility Agreement for Naval Air Station, Moffett Field, which was entered into by the Navy, the State of California, and the Environmental Protection Agency in 1990 pursuant to section 120 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s9620">42 U.S.C. 9620</ref>), and which provided for equal sharing of any such stipulated penalty between the appropriate Federal and State funds.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydad3e7aa-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s317/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effect of Transfers</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Secretary of the Navy transfers under subsection (a)(1) the amounts required under such subsection, such transferred amounts shall be deemed to satisfy in full the stipulated penalty referred to in subsection (b) for purposes of the agreement referred to in such subsection, pursuant to the resolution of stipulated penalties agreed to with respect to such penalties by the Navy, the State of California, and the Environmental Protection Agency on October 1, 2018.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e14149" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s318" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="318">SEC. 318. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdad3e7ab-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10">10 USC note</ref></p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdad3e7ac-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 4651.</p></sidenote><heading>PROHIBITION ON REQUIRED DISCLOSURE BY DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CONTRACTORS OF INFORMATION RELATING TO GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydad45cdd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s318/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdad45cde-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determinations.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition on Disclosure Requirements</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad45cdf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s318/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Nontraditional defense contractors</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense may not require that any nontraditional defense contractor, as a condition of being awarded a contract with the Secretary, disclose a greenhouse gas inventory or any other report on greenhouse gas emissions, unless the Secretary determines that requiring such disclosure is necessary to verify a voluntary disclosure of such inventory or other report by the nontraditional defense contractor.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad45ce0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s318/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdad45ce1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Other than nontraditional defense contractors</inline>.—</heading><content>During the one-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense may not require that any individual or entity other than a nontraditional defense contractor, as a condition of being awarded a contract <page identifier="/us/stat/137/219">137 STAT. 219</page> with the Secretary, disclose a greenhouse gas inventory or any other report on greenhouse gas emissions, unless the Secretary determines that requiring such disclosure is necessary to verify a voluntary disclosure of such inventory or other report by the individual or entity.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydad45ce2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Waiver</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense may issue a waiver on a contract-by-contract basis provided that the information provided is directly related to the performance of the contract. In issuing such a waiver, the Secretary of Defense shall ensure that any information that is required is clearly identifiable.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydad45ce3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad45ce4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s318/c/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>The term “<term>greenhouse gas</term>” means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad45ce5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s318/c/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>carbon dioxide;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad45ce6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s318/c/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>methane;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad45ce7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s318/c/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>nitrous oxide;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad45ce8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s318/c/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>nitrogen trifluoride;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad45ce9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s318/c/1/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>hydrofluorocarbons;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad45cea-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s318/c/1/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>perfluorocarbons; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad45ceb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s318/c/1/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>sulfur hexafluoride.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad45cec-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s318/c/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The term “<term>greenhouse gas inventory</term>” means, with respect to a person, a quantified list of the annual greenhouse gas emissions of the person.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad45ced-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s318/c/3" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The term “<term>nontraditional defense contractor</term>” has the meaning given the term in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3014">section 3014 of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e14269" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s319" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="319">SEC. 319. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdad483fe-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10">10 USC note</ref></p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdad483ff-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 2661.</p></sidenote><heading>REQUIRED INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN PRIOR TO DEPLOYMENT OF CERTAIN NON-TACTICAL VEHICLES AT MILITARY INSTALLATIONS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydad4d220-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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="xdad4f931-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time periods.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>No Secretary concerned may deploy covered non-tactical vehicles to a military installation until, for each such prospective deployment—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad4f932-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s319/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>the Secretary concerned—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad4f933-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s319/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>ensures there is completed an infrastructure plan for that military installation relating to the prospective deployment; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad4f934-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s319/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="xdad4f935-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>determines such plan is sufficient to ensure the satisfaction of the conditions described in subsection (b); and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad4f936-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s319/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in the case of the first prospective deployment to that military installation, a period of 180 days has elapsed since such determination; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad4f937-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s319/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>in the case of any subsequent prospective deployment to that military installation, a period of 60 days has elapsed since such determination.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydad4f938-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Conditions Described</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The conditions described in this subsection are, with respect to a prospective deployment of covered non-tactical vehicles to a military installation, the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad4f939-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s319/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Military logistics and operational requirements of that military installation would not be substantially affected as a result of a lack of infrastructure to support the kind and quantity of such vehicles proposed to be deployed.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad4f93a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s319/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Adequate support facilities for the kind and quantity of such vehicles proposed to be deployed exist at that military installation.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydad4f93b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:<page identifier="/us/stat/137/220">137 STAT. 220</page></chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad4f93c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s319/c/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The term “<term>covered non-tactical vehicle</term>” means a non-tactical vehicle that is an electric vehicle, hydrogen-powered vehicle, or advanced biofuel-powered vehicle, as such terms are defined in section 328 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/263">Public Law 117–263</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/136/2519">136 Stat. 2519</ref>).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad4f93d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s319/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">section 101 of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e14372" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s320" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="320">SEC. 320. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdad4f93e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10">10 USC note</ref></p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdad4f93f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 2922.</p></sidenote><heading>PROHIBITION AND REPORT REQUIREMENT RELATING TO CERTAIN ENERGY PROGRAMS OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydad54760-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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="xdad54761-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Russia.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdad54762-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">China.</p></sidenote><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 the Department of Defense for any operational energy program may be provided to any entity owned by, or with known financial or leadership ties to, the Russian Federation or the Chinese Communist Party.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydad54763-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Report Requirement</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>As part of the report submitted under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2925/a">section 2925(a) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, for fiscal year 2024, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on operational energy programs that includes—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad54764-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s320/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdad54765-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">List.</p></sidenote><content>a list of each operational energy program; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad54766-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s320/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>to the extent such information may be determined, a description of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad54767-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s320/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>how each such program improves military readiness or capabilities;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad54768-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s320/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>how each such program shall be sustained (including in a contested environment); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad54769-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s320/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="xdad5476a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Cost estimate.</p></sidenote><content>the estimated life-cycle costs of each such program, including the estimated cost avoidance over such life cycle.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydad5476b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s320/c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Operational Energy Program Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>operational energy program</term>” means any program carried out under an operational energy initiative of the Department of Defense specified in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2925/b/3">section 2925(b)(3) of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e14455" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s321" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="321">SEC. 321. </num><heading>REPORT ON SCHEDULE AND COST ESTIMATES FOR COMPLETION OF TESTING AND REMEDIATION OF CONTAMINATED SITES; PUBLICATION OF CLEANUP INFORMATION.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydad5e3ac-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s321/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><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad5e3ad-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s321/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdad5e3ae-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Termination date.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and once every two years thereafter until December 31, 2029, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report that includes—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad5e3af-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s321/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="xdad5e3b0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Proposal.</p></sidenote><content>a proposed schedule for the completion of testing and remediation activities (including with respect to the remediation of perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances) at military installations, National Guard facilities, and sites formerly used by the Department of Defense in the United States with respect to which the Secretary obligated funds for environmental restoration activities in fiscal year 2022;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad5e3b1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s321/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>for each site specified in subparagraph (A) for which an element of the Department of Defense has completed a remedial investigation but for which testing and <page identifier="/us/stat/137/221">137 STAT. 221</page> remediation activities have not been completed, a detailed cost estimate—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydad5e3b2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s321/a/1/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>for any such activities to be carried out at such site during the following year; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydad5e3b3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s321/a/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>for the completion of such activities at such site;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad5e3b4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s321/a/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau>if either cost estimate specified in subparagraph (B) is unavailable with respect to a given site specified in subparagraph (A), a detailed description of known and unknown factors, including site characteristics and the nature of contamination, that may affect the cost to complete testing and remediation activities at such site based on historical costs of remediation for—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydad5e3b5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s321/a/1/C/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>sites remediated under the Defense Environmental Restoration Program under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2701">section 2701 of title 10, United States Code</ref>;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydad5e3b6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s321/a/1/C/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>other federally-funded sites; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydad5e3b7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s321/a/1/C/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>privately-funded sites; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad5e3b8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s321/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="xdad5e3b9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Timeline.</p></sidenote><content>for each site specified in subparagraph (A) for which the Secretary has completed the preliminary assessment or site inspection phase and that has been designated as requiring a remedial investigation or study on the feasibility of remediating the site, the timeline for the completion of such investigation or study.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad5e3ba-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s321/a/2" 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>In this subsection:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad5e3bb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s321/a/2/A" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The term “<term>military installation</term>” has the meaning given such term in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2801/c">section 2801(c) of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad5e3bc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s321/a/2/B" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The term “<term>National Guard facility</term>” has the meaning given that term in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2700">section 2700 of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydad5e3bd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stB/s321/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdad5e3be-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Public information.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdad5e3bf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Web posting.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdad5e3c0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Updates.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdad5e3c1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2701">10 USC 2701 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Publication of Information</inline>.—</heading><content>Beginning not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall publish 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>) timely and regularly updated information on the status of cleanup at sites for which the Secretary has obligated funds for environmental restoration activities.</content></subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d28342e14594" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stC" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading>Treatment of Perfluoroalkyl Substances and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances</heading> <section id="d28342e14599" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stC/s331" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="331">SEC. 331. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF TIMING OF REPORT ON ACTIVITIES OF PFAS TASK FORCE.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">   <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2714/f">Section 2714(f) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and quarterly thereafter,</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and annually thereafter through 2029,</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d28342e14618" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stC/s332" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="332">SEC. 332. </num><heading>BUDGET JUSTIFICATION DOCUMENT FOR FUNDING RELATING TO PERFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdad631e2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <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 section:<page identifier="/us/stat/137/222">137 STAT. 222</page> <quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydad631e3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658164"><num class="fontsize12" value="2716">“§ 2716.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdad631e4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">10 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdad631e5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 2700,</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdad631e6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">2716.</p></sidenote> Budget justification document for funding relating to perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdad631e7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  “The Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress, concurrent with the submission to Congress of the budget of the President for each fiscal year pursuant to section 1105(a) of title 31, a separate budget justification document that consolidates all information pertaining to activities of the Department of Defense relating to perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances, including funding for and descriptions of—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad631e8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>research and development efforts;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad631e9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>testing;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad658fa-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>remediation;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad658fb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>contaminant disposal; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad658fc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>community outreach.”</content></paragraph> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></section> <section id="d28342e14681" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stC/s333" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="333">SEC. 333. </num><heading>INCREASE OF TRANSFER AUTHORITY FOR FUNDING OF STUDY AND ASSESSMENT ON HEALTH IMPLICATIONS OF PERFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES CONTAMINATION IN DRINKING WATER BY AGENCY FOR TOXIC SUBSTANCES AND DISEASE REGISTRY.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdad658fd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 316(a)(2)(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/131/1350">131 Stat. 1350</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new clause:<quotedContent><clause class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="ydad658fe-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">“(iv) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdad658ff-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>Without regard to <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2215">section 2215 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, the Secretary of Defense may transfer not more than $5,000,000 during fiscal year 2024 to the Secretary of Health and Human Services to pay for the study and assessment required by this section.”</content></clause> </quotedContent>.</content></section> <section id="d28342e14715" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stC/s334" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="334">SEC. 334. </num><heading>PRIZES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF TECHNOLOGY FOR THERMAL DESTRUCTION OF PERFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES OR POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydad68010-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Prizes</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 330 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/283">Public Law 116–283</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2661">10 U.S.C. 2661 note</ref> prec.), as amended by section 343 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/263">Public Law 117–263</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/136/2530">136 Stat. 2530</ref>), is further amended—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad68011-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stC/s334/a/1" role="instruction" 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="ydad6a722-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>Technology for the thermal destruction of perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad6a723-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stC/s334/a/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (g), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>October 1, 2024</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2026</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydad6a724-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There is authorized to be appropriated to the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2024 $1,000,000 to carry out this section.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e14780" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stC/s335" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="335">SEC. 335. </num><heading>TREATMENT OF CERTAIN MATERIALS CONTAMINATED WITH PERFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES OR POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdad6ce35-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 343 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/81">Public Law 117–81</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/135/1643">135 Stat. 1643</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2701">10 U.S.C. 2701 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad6ce36-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stC/s335/1" 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>Beginning not later</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Except as provided in subsection (c), beginning not later</quotedText>”;<page identifier="/us/stat/137/223">137 STAT. 223</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad6ce37-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stC/s335/2" 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 (e) as subsections (d) through (f), respectively;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad6ce38-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stC/s335/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subsection (b) the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydad6ce39-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Treatment of Certain Materials</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding subsection (a), until the date on which the Secretary adopts the final rule pursuant to subsection (b), the Secretary may treat covered materials, including soils that have been contaminated with PFAS, through the use of any remediation or disposal technology that is approved by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad6ce3a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stC/s335/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>in subsection (e), as redesignated by paragraph (2), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (c)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (d)</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e14854" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stC/s336" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="336">SEC. 336. </num><heading>GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE REPORTS ON TESTING AND REMEDIATION OF PERFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdad6f54b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Not<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdad6f54c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote> later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and not later than five years thereafter, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report assessing the state of ongoing testing and remediation by the Department of Defense of current or former military installations contaminated with perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances, including—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad6f54d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stC/s336/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>an assessment of the thoroughness, pace, and cost-effectiveness of efforts of the Department to conduct testing and remediation relating to such substances;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad6f54e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stC/s336/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdad71c5f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdad71c60-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>recommendations to improve such efforts; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad71c61-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stC/s336/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdad71c62-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>such other matters as the Comptroller General determines appropriate.</content></paragraph> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d28342e14890" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stD" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="D">Subtitle D—</num><heading>Logistics and Sustainment</heading> <section id="d28342e14895" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stD/s341" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="341">SEC. 341. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF RULE OF CONSTRUCTION REGARDING PROVISION OF SUPPORT AND SERVICES TO NON-DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTIVITIES.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdad74273-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2012/i">Section 2012(i) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad74274-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stD/s341/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraphs (1) and (2) as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad74275-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stD/s341/2" 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>Nothing in this section</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(1) Nothing in this section</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad74276-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stD/s341/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>in subparagraph (A), as so redesignated, by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, except as provided in paragraph (2),</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>for response</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad74277-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stD/s341/4" 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="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydad74278-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>Funds available to the Secretary of a military department for operation and maintenance for the Innovative Readiness Training program (as established pursuant to this section) may be expended under this section, upon approval by the Secretary concerned, to assist in demolition, clearing of roads, infrastructure improvements, and military construction to restore an area after a natural disaster.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/224">137 STAT. 224</page></content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e14956" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stD/s342" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="342">SEC. 342. </num><heading>REPEAL OF COMPTROLLER GENERAL REVIEW REQUIREMENT RELATING TO CORE LOGISTICS CAPABILITIES.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2464">Section 2464 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subsection (e).</content></section> <section id="d28342e14972" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stD/s343" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="343">SEC. 343. </num><heading>MODIFICATIONS TO CONTESTED LOGISTICS WORKING GROUP OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdad7b7a9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2926/d">Section 2926(d) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> as follows:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad7b7aa-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stD/s343/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Expansion of working group</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad7b7ab-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stD/s343/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Expansion</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In paragraph (3)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydad7b7ac-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stD/s343/1/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="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>appointed</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydad7b7ad-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stD/s343/1/A/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 subparagraphs:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentDown2 fontsize10" id="ydad7debe-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdad7debf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Appointment.</p></sidenote><content>A senior official of the Defense Logistics Agency, who shall be appointed by the Director of the Defense Logistics Agency to represent the Defense Logistics Agency.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentDown2 fontsize10" id="ydad7dec0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdad7dec1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Nomination.</p></sidenote><content>An official of the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, who shall be nominated by the Secretary of Defense and confirmed by the Senate to represent such Office.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentDown2 fontsize10" id="ydad7dec2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">“(F) </num><content>The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, who shall represent the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentDown2 fontsize10" id="ydad7dec3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">“(G) </num><content>The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Sustainment, who shall represent the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Sustainment.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad7dec4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stD/s343/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdad7dec5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdad7dec6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Appointments.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdad7dec7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2926">10 USC 2926 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Timing</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall appoint the additional members of the working group required under subparagraphs (D) through (G) of paragraph (3) of such section, as added by subparagraph (A).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad7dec8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stD/s343/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Responsibilities of members</inline>.—</heading><content>In paragraph (4), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, or developing capabilities for such purposes,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>coordinated initiatives</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad7dec9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stD/s343/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Meetings; reports</inline>.—</heading><content>By <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraphs:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydad805da-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdad805db-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>The working group under paragraph (1) shall meet not less frequently than quarterly.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydad805dc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">“(7)</num><subparagraph class="inline" id="ydad805dd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdad805de-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote><chapeau>Not later than February 1 of each year, the working group under paragraph (1) shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that contains a description of the following:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydad805df-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>The topics addressed in the meetings of the working group during the preceding year.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydad805e0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdad805e1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Priorities.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdad805e2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>The priorities of the working group for the following year (including with respect to any shortfalls in personnel, equipment, infrastructure, energy and storage, or capabilities) in support of the operational plans of the Department of Defense.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydad805e3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>Any steps taken by the working group, as of the date of the submission, to address any identified shortfalls in budget or capabilities.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydad805e4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>Each report under subparagraph (A) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/225">137 STAT. 225</page></content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e15141" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stD/s344" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="344">SEC. 344. </num><heading>MATTERS RELATING TO BRIEFINGS ON SHIPYARD INFRASTRUCTURE OPTIMIZATION PROGRAM OF THE NAVY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydad82cf5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stD/s344/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 to Briefing Requirement</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 355(b)(2) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/81">Public Law 117–81</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s8013">10 U.S.C. 8013 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subparagraph:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="ydad85406-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdad85407-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Risk analysis.</p></sidenote><chapeau>A risk analysis of how the schedule for such project affects the availability schedule for submarines and aircraft carriers, including the following:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydad85408-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdad85409-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Timeline.</p></sidenote><content>A timeline for the completion of such project, including construction dates and dates of planned maintenance at each shipyard under such project.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydad8540a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdad8540b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plans.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdad8540c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>Contingency maintenance plans if such project is delayed, including any backup location for maintenance availabilities determined by the Chief Naval Officer and any resulting alteration in plans or schedules for maintenance.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydad8540d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>The effect on public shipyards should a delay to such project result in the implementation of a contingency plan pursuant to clause (ii), including the effect on the workforce and workload capacity at the public shipyard with respect to which such project is conducted.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydad8540e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">“(iv) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdad8540f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Cost-benefit</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdad85410-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">analysis.</p></sidenote><content>A cost-benefit analysis of the potential for private shipyards to assist with such workload should such project be delayed, including an identification of any gaps in the capability of private shipyards to conduct the maintenance described in clause (ii).</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydad85411-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">“(v) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdad85412-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of whether greater flexibilities in authorities are necessary to better support fleet maintenance needs and the Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program.”</content></clause> </subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydad85413-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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="xdad85414-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing on Implementation Status</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than October 1, 2024, the Secretary of the Navy shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the status of the implementation of the Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program of the Department of the Navy. Such briefing shall include, with respect to each covered project, the information specified in each of subparagraphs (A) through (D) of section 355(b)(2) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, as amended by subsection (a).</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e15233" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stD/s345" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="345">SEC. 345. </num><heading>FOREIGN MILITARY SALES EXCLUSION IN CALCULATION FOR CERTAIN WORKLOAD CARRYOVER OF DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdad87b25-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 377 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/263">Public Law 117–263</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/136/2542">136 Stat. 2542</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2476">10 U.S.C. 2476 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>that applies</quotedText>” and all that follows through the closing period and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>that—</quotedText>”<quotedContent><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad87b26-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>applies a material end of period exclusion; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad87b27-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>excludes from the calculated carryover amount the proceeds of any foreign military sale.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/226">137 STAT. 226</page></content></section> <section id="d28342e15274" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stD/s346" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="346">SEC. 346. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdad87b28-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4001">10 USC 4001 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>PILOT PROGRAM ON OPTIMIZATION OF AERIAL REFUELING AND FUEL MANAGEMENT IN CONTESTED LOGISTICS ENVIRONMENTS THROUGH USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydad93e79-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stD/s346/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Design of Pilot Program</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad93e7a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stD/s346/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdad93e7b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Design</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer of the Department of Defense, in collaboration with the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment and the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, shall design a pilot program to optimize the logistics of aerial refueling and fuel management in the context of contested logistics environments through the use of advanced digital technologies and artificial intelligence (in this section referred to as the “pilot program”).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad93e7c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stD/s346/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Coordination and consultation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In designing the pilot program, the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad93e7d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stD/s346/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>coordinate with the Commander of the United States Transportation Command and the Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command regarding the activities to be carried out under the pilot program, to ensure the pilot program will align with existing operational requirements; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad93e7e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stD/s346/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>seek to consult with relevant experts in the fields of artificial intelligence, logistics, aviation, and fuel management.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydad93e7f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stD/s346/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Objectives</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The objectives of the pilot program shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad93e80-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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="xdad93e81-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><content>Assessing the feasibility and effectiveness of artificial intelligence-driven approaches in enhancing aerial refueling operations and fuel management processes compared to existing mission planning processes executed by members of the Air Force with relevant training.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad93e82-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stD/s346/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Identifying opportunities to reduce fuel consumption, decrease operational costs, and minimize the environmental impact of fuel management while maintaining military readiness.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad93e83-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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="xdad93e84-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluations.</p></sidenote><content>Evaluating the interoperability and compatibility of artificial intelligence-enabled systems with the existing logistics infrastructure of the Department of Defense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad93e85-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stD/s346/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Enhancing situational awareness and decision-making capabilities through real-time data analysis and predictive modeling.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad93e86-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stD/s346/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>Addressing potential challenges and risks associated with the integration of artificial intelligence and other advanced digital technologies, including challenges and risks involving cybersecurity concerns.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydad93e87-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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="xdad93e88-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Commencement</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer, in collaboration with the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment and the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, shall commence the pilot program.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydad93e89-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stD/s346/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 one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on—<page identifier="/us/stat/137/227">137 STAT. 227</page></chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad93e8a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stD/s346/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the design of the pilot program under subsection (a);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad93e8b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stD/s346/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the status of any efforts underway to commence the pilot program under subsection (c); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad93e8c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stD/s346/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>any planned future activities to be carried out under the pilot program to test expected outcomes regarding improved efficiencies or other benefits that may be derived from artificial intelligence-driven approaches to aerial refueling operations and fuel management.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydad93e8d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stD/s346/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 authority to conduct the pilot program under this section shall terminate on January 1, 2027.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e15413" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stD/s347" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="347">SEC. 347. </num><heading>LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS TO EXPAND LEASED FACILITIES FOR JOINT MILITARY INFORMATION SUPPORT OPERATIONS WEB OPERATIONS CENTER.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdad9659e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  None<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdad9659f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Study.</p></sidenote> of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2024 for Operation and Maintenance, Defense-wide, may be obligated or expended to expand leased facilities for the Joint Military Information Support Operations Web Operations Center until the Secretary of Defense submits to the congressional defense committees a validated manpower study for such center that includes the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad965a0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stD/s347/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdad965a1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Estimates.</p></sidenote><content>Validated estimates of the number of personnel from the United States Special Operations Command and the other combatant commands that will be housed in leased facilities of such center.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad965a2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stD/s347/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>An explanation of how such estimates are aligned with and support the priorities established by the national defense strategy under 113(g) of <ref href="/us/usc/t10">title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e15441" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stD/s348" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="348">SEC. 348. </num><heading>LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS PENDING SUBMISSION OF CERTAIN 30-YEAR SHIPBUILDING PLAN BY THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydad98cb3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stD/s348/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><content>The Secretary of the Navy shall include with the defense budget materials for fiscal year 2025 (as submitted to Congress in support of the budget of the President under <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s1105/a">section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code</ref>) a 30-year shipbuilding plan that meets the statutory requirement to maintain 31 amphibious warships as found in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s8062/b">section 8062(b) of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydad98cb4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Secretary of the Navy does not submit to the congressional defense committees a 30-year shipbuilding plan as described in subsection (a), not more than 50 percent of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2024 for Administration and Servicewide Activities, Operation and Maintenance, Navy, may be obligated or expended until the date on which the Secretary of the Navy submits to the congressional defense committees a 30-year shipbuilding plan as described in such subsection.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydad98cb5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stD/s348/c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Amphibious Warship Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>amphibious warship</term>” means a ship that is classified as an amphibious assault ship (general purpose) (LHA), an amphibious assault ship (multi-purpose) (LHD), an amphibious transport dock (LPD), or a dock landing ship (LSD) that is included in the Battle Force Inventory in accordance with instruction 5030.8D of the Secretary of the Navy, or a successor instruction.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/228">137 STAT. 228</page></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e15483" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stD/s349" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="349">SEC. 349. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdad9b3c6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdad9b3c7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time periods.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdad9b3c8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2229">10 USC 2229 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>PLAN REGARDING CONDITION AND MAINTENANCE OF PREPOSITIONED STOCKPILES OF THE ARMY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydad9dad9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stD/s349/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><content>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army shall develop a plan to improve the required inspection procedures for the prepositioned stockpiles of the Army, for the purpose of identifying deficiencies and conducting maintenance repairs at levels necessary to ensure such prepositioned stockpiles are mission-capable.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydad9dada-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Implementation</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 30 days after the date on which the Secretary completes the development of the plan under subsection (a), and not less frequently than twice each year thereafter for the three-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall inspect the prepositioned stockpiles of the Army in accordance with the procedures under such plan.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydad9dadb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stD/s349/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="ydad9dadc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stD/s349/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing on plan</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the plan developed under subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydad9dadd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stD/s349/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefings on status of prepositioned stockpiles</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every 180 days thereafter for the three-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the status and condition of the prepositioned stockpiles of the Army.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e15541" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stD/s350" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="350">SEC. 350. </num><heading>STRATEGY AND ASSESSMENT ON USE OF AUTOMATION AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR SHIPYARD OPTIMIZATION.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydada500e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stD/s350/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdada500f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s8013">10 USC 8013 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Strategy</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Navy, in coordination with the Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program of the Department of the Navy, shall develop and implement a strategy to leverage commercial best practices used in shipyards to improve the efficiency of operations and to demonstrate a digital platform that uses artificial intelligence to analyze data on the maintenance and condition of shipboard assets of the Navy at shipyards, for the purpose of improving the readiness of the Armed Forces, predicting and diagnosing issues prior to the occurrence of such issues, and lowering maintenance costs.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydada5010-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stD/s350/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><chapeau>The Secretary of the Navy shall conduct an assessment of the costs of maintenance delays on shipboard assets of the Navy and the potential cost savings of adopting artificial intelligence predictive maintenance technologies to assist in the determination of the condition of in-service equipment and estimate when maintenance should be performed prior to failure or end of life of such equipment. Such assessment shall include—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydada5011-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stD/s350/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdada5012-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p></sidenote><content>an analysis of maintenance delays and costs due to unplanned and unpredicted maintenance issues;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydada5013-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stD/s350/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdada5014-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote><content>an evaluation of opportunities to demonstrate commercial best practices at shipyards, including the demonstration of artificial intelligence technologies to ensure timely predictions for individuals responsible for maintenance and planning at shipyards by connecting datasets, executing models, and providing outputs in near real-time;<page identifier="/us/stat/137/229">137 STAT. 229</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydada5015-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stD/s350/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>an identification of shipyard assets of the Navy with sufficient data available to enable near-term demonstrations of artificial intelligence predictive maintenance technologies, and an estimate of resources needed within the Navy to accelerate such demonstrations with respect to such assets; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydada5016-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stD/s350/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>an identification of any policy or technical challenges to implementing artificial intelligence or machine learning for purposes of carrying out the Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program of the Department of the Navy.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydada5017-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stD/s350/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdada5018-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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 the Navy shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydada5019-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stD/s350/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the strategy under subsection (a);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydada501a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stD/s350/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the results of the assessment under subsection (b); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydada501b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stD/s350/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdada501c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p></sidenote><content>a plan to execute any measures pursuant to such assessment.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e15629" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stD/s351" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="351">SEC. 351. </num><heading>ASSESSMENT AND STRATEGY RELATING TO HARDENING OF CERTAIN MILITARY INSTALLATIONS AGAINST ATTACK BY IRAN AND IRANIAN-ASSOCIATED GROUPS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydadc72fd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stD/s351/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assessment and Strategy</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Commander of the United States Central Command, shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydadc72fe-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stD/s351/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>conduct an assessment of the air and missile defense capabilities at covered military installations with respect to defense against potential attacks from Iran, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, and any associated groups; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydadc72ff-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stD/s351/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>taking into account the results of such assessment, develop a strategy to expedite the hardening of covered military installations and the upgrade of air and missile defense capabilities at such installations to improve defense against such potential attacks.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydadc7300-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stD/s351/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="ydadc7301-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stD/s351/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 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing the results of the assessment under subsection (a)(1) and the strategy developed under subsection (a)(2).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydadc7302-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stD/s351/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Update</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date on which the Secretary submits the report under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing a description of any update made to such assessment or progress made in implementing such strategy.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydadc7303-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stD/s351/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="ydadc7304-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stD/s351/c/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The term “<term>covered military installation</term>” means a military installation located in the area of responsibility of the United States Central Command.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydadc7305-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stD/s351/c/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </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="d28342e15702" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stD/s352" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="352">SEC. 352. </num><heading>SEMIANNUAL BRIEFINGS ON OPERATIONAL STATUS OF AMPHIBIOUS WARSHIP FLEET.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydadd0f46-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stD/s352/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdadd0f47-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdadd0f48-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Termination date.</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, and on a semiannual basis thereafter until September 30, 2026, the Secretary of the Navy shall provide <page identifier="/us/stat/137/230">137 STAT. 230</page> to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the operational status of the amphibious warship fleet of the Department of the Navy.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydadd0f49-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stD/s352/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, with respect to each amphibious warship within such fleet, the following information:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydadd365a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stD/s352/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The average quarterly operational availability of the amphibious warship.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydadd365b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stD/s352/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>The number of days the amphibious warship was underway during the period covered by the briefing as follows:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydadd365c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stD/s352/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>Training for the purpose of supporting the requirements set forth in the training and readiness manual of the Marine Corps, including unit level well-deck training, flight-deck operations training, and Amphibious Ready Group and Marine Expeditionary Unit integrated training.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydadd365d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stD/s352/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Deployed, which shall not include scheduled or unscheduled in-port maintenance.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydadd365e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stD/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="xdadd365f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Estimate.</p></sidenote><content>A baseline and current estimate of the completion date for in-work and scheduled and unscheduled maintenance for the amphibious warship.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydadd3660-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stD/s352/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdadd3661-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Update.</p></sidenote><chapeau>An update on any delays in the completion of scheduled or unscheduled maintenance, and on any casualty reports, of the amphibious warship affecting the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydadd3662-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stD/s352/b/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>Scheduled unit level well-deck or flight-deck operations training of the Marine Corps.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydadd3663-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stD/s352/b/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Requirements set forth in the training and readiness manual of the Marine Corps, including with respect to mobility, communications, amphibious well-deck operations, aviation operations, and warfare training.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydadd3664-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stD/s352/b/4/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>The composition and deployment dates of Amphibious Ready Groups and Marine Expeditionary Units that are deployed or scheduled to be deployed.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydadd3665-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stD/s352/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdadd3666-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p></sidenote><content>A plan to schedule maintenance and repair for the amphibious warship in a manner that provides for the continuous operation of a total of three Amphibious Ready Groups and Marine Expeditionary Units as soon as practicable.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydadd3667-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stD/s352/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="ydadd3668-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stD/s352/c/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The term “<term>amphibious warship</term>” means a ship that is classified as an amphibious assault ship (general purpose), an amphibious assault ship (multi-purpose), an amphibious transport dock, or a dock landing ship and is included within the battle force inventory of the Department of the Navy in accordance with the instruction from the Secretary of the Navy published on June 28, 2022, titled “General Guidance for the Classification of Naval Vessels and Battle Force Ship Counting Procedures” (SECNAVINST 5030.8), or any successor instruction.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydadd3669-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stD/s352/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>The terms “Amphibious Ready Group” and “Marine Expeditionary Unit” mean a group or unit, as the case may be, that consists of a minimum of three amphibious warships, comprised of at least—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydadd366a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stD/s352/c/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>one amphibious assault ship (general purpose) or amphibious assault ship (multi-purpose); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydadd366b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stD/s352/c/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>one amphibious transport dock.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/231">137 STAT. 231</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d28342e15827" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stE" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="E">Subtitle E—</num><heading>Other Matters</heading> <section id="d28342e15832" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stE/s361" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="361">SEC. 361. </num><heading>REVIEW OF NOTICE OF PRESUMED RISK ISSUED BY MILITARY AVIATION AND INSTALLATION ASSURANCE CLEARINGHOUSE.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdadd366c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote> 183a(c)(3) of <ref href="/us/usc/t10">title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>The Clearinghouse shall ensure that a governor has at least 30 days after the date on which the governor receives the notice of presumed risk to provide any such comments and shall provide detailed information and other information necessary to ensure that the governor can fully understand the nature of the presumed risk.</quotedText>” after the first sentence.</content></section> <section id="d28342e15852" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stE/s362" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="362">SEC. 362. </num><heading>MODIFICATIONS TO MILITARY AVIATION AND INSTALLATION ASSURANCE CLEARINGHOUSE FOR REVIEW OF MISSION OBSTRUCTIONS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaddf9bd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stE/s362/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Projects Proposed Within Two Nautical Miles of Any Active Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Launch Facility or Control Center</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s183a">Section 183a of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaddf9be-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stE/s362/a/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="ydaddf9bf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stE/s362/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in subparagraph (B), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or any active intercontinental ballistic missile launch facility or control center</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>military training routes</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaddf9c0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stE/s362/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in subparagraph (E), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or a Deputy Under Secretary of Defense</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>a Deputy Under Secretary of Defense, or, in the case of a geographic area of concern related to an active intercontinental ballistic missile launch facility or control center, the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations, and Environment</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaddf9c1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stE/s362/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in subsection (e)(1)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaddf9c2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stE/s362/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>in the first sentence—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydaddf9c3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stE/s362/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>The Secretary</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(A) The Secretary</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydaddf9c4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stE/s362/a/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> “<quotedText>or antenna structure project</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>energy project</quotedText>”;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaddf9c5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stE/s362/a/2/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>The Secretary of Defense’s finding of unacceptable risk to national security</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new subparagraph:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentDown2 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaddf9c6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>Any finding of unacceptable risk to national security by the Secretary of Defense under this paragraph”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaddf9c7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stE/s362/a/2/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), as designated by subparagraph (A)(i) of this paragraph, the following new subparagraph:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentDown2 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydade20d8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B)</num><clause class="inline" id="ydade20d9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>In the case of any energy project or antenna structure project with proposed structures more than 200 feet above ground level located within two nautical miles of the geographic center of an active intercontinental ballistic missile launch facility or control center, the Secretary of Defense shall issue a finding of unacceptable risk to national security for such project if the mitigation actions identified pursuant to this section do not include removal of all such proposed structures from such project after receiving notice of presumed risk from the Clearinghouse under subsection (c)(2).<page identifier="/us/stat/137/232">137 STAT. 232</page></content></clause> <clause class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydade20da-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>Clause (i) does not apply to structures approved before the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 or to structures that are re-powered with updated technology in the same location as previously approved structures.”</content></clause> </subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydade20db-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stE/s362/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Inclusion of Antenna Structure Projects</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydade20dc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stE/s362/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>Such section is further amended—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydade20dd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stE/s362/b/1/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>or antenna structure projects</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>energy projects</quotedText>” each place it appears; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydade20de-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stE/s362/b/1/B" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or antenna structure project</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>energy project</quotedText>” each place it appears (except for subsections (e)(1) and (h)(2)).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydade20df-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stE/s362/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">Antenna structure project and intercontinental ballistic missile launch facility or control center defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 183a(h) of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydade20e0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stE/s362/b/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 (2) through (9) as paragraphs (4) through (11), respectively; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydade20e1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stE/s362/b/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 (1) the following new paragraphs:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="ydade47f2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>The term ‘<term>antenna structure project</term>’—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydade6f03-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>means a project to construct a structure located within two nautical miles of the geographic center of any intercontinental ballistic missile launch facility or control center that—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydade6f04-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>is constructed or used to transmit radio energy or that is constructed or used for the primary purpose of supporting antennas to transmit or receive radio energy (or both), and any antennas and other appurtenances mounted on the structure, from the time construction of the supporting structure begins until such time as the supporting structure is dismantled; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydade6f05-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>for which notification is required to be made to the Federal Aviation Administration pursuant to processes already established under this title; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydade6f06-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>does not include—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydade6f07-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>any structure constructed before the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, including any such structure which is upgraded, repaired, or otherwise modified after such date of enactment as long as such upgrade, repair, or modification has not increased the height of such structure; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydade6f08-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>any project in support of or required by an intercontinental ballistic missile launch facility or control center, or any other such project that has been approved by the Secretary of Defense or the Secretary of Defense’s designee for use on the same military installation at which such facility or control center is located.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="ydade6f09-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>The term ‘<term>intercontinental ballistic missile launch facility or control center</term>’ means such facilities or control centers located at the Francis E. Warren Air Force Base; the Malmstrom Air Force Base, and the Minot Air Force Base, and their respective missile fields.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/233">137 STAT. 233</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e16086" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stE/s363" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="363">SEC. 363. </num><heading>MODIFICATION TO JOINT SAFETY COUNCIL.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdadebd2a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10">Title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydadebd2b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stE/s363/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdadebd2c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">10 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdadebd2d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 171.</p></sidenote><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> the second section 184 (relating to the Joint Safety Council) as section 185;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydadebd2e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stE/s363/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in section 185(d), as so redesignated—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydadebd2f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stE/s363/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraphs (7) through (9) as paragraphs (8) through (10), respectively;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydadebd30-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stE/s363/2/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 (6) the following new paragraph (7):<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="ydadebd31-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">“(7) </num><chapeau>Ensuring each military department has in place, for the safety management system and program described in paragraphs (5) and (6), respectively, of that military department—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydadebd32-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>a resolution plan that identifies specific corrective and preventative actions to address the causes of mishaps; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydadebd33-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>an implementation plan for such system and program.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydadebd34-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stE/s363/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>in paragraph (8), as redesignated by subparagraph (A), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the safety management systems described in paragraphs (9) and (10)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the safety management system and program described in paragraphs (5) and (6), respectively</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydadebd35-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stE/s363/2/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 paragraphs:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="ydadee446-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="11">“(11) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdadee447-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><content>Not later than one year after the initial identification of corrective and preventative actions by a military department pursuant to a resolution plan under paragraph (7)(A), and periodically thereafter, reviewing and validating each such identified corrective and preventative action to ensure the action is effective.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="ydadee448-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="12">“(12) </num><content>Ensuring any related change in methods, tactics, or procedures necessary for the conduct of such identified corrective and preventative actions have been implemented.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e16189" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stE/s364" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="364">SEC. 364. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdadee449-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p></sidenote><heading>DESIGNATION OF OFFICIAL RESPONSIBLE FOR COORDINATION OF RENEGOTIATION OF CERTAIN LAND LEASES OWNED BY DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE IN HAWAII.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydadf326a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stE/s364/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 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall designate an official to be responsible for, in coordination with appropriate officials from the military departments (as such term is defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s101/a">section 101(a) of title 10, United States Code</ref>) and the United States Indo-Pacific Command—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydadf326b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stE/s364/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>coordinating Department of Defense-wide efforts relating to the renegotiation of land leases owned by the Department of Defense in the State of Hawaii expiring between 2029 and 2031;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydadf326c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stE/s364/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>representing the Department of Defense during any such renegotiation; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydadf326d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stE/s364/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>ensuring clear and consistent communication to such State, State and local elected officials, and the public regarding the needs and priorities of the Department of Defense with respect to joint land use in such State.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydadf326e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stE/s364/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Selection</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In making the designation under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense may appoint an individual with a significant background and expertise in—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydadf326f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stE/s364/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>relevant legal and technical aspects of land lease issues; and<page identifier="/us/stat/137/234">137 STAT. 234</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydadf3270-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stE/s364/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>working with State and local elected officials and the public in such State.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydadf3271-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stE/s364/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notification</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 30 days after the date on which the Secretary of Defense makes the designation under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees and the Governor of Hawaii a notification that includes the name and contact information of the individual so designated.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e16257" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stE/s365" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="365">SEC. 365. </num><heading>CONTINUED DESIGNATION OF SECRETARY OF THE NAVY AS EXECUTIVE AGENT FOR NAVAL SMALL CRAFT INSTRUCTION AND TECHNICAL TRAINING SCHOOL.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdadf5982-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">   The Secretary of the Navy shall continue, through fiscal year 2024—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydadf5983-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stE/s365/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>to perform the responsibilities of the Department of Defense executive agent for the Naval Small Craft Instruction and Technical Training School pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s352/b">section 352(b) of title 10, United States Code</ref>; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydadf5984-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stE/s365/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in coordination with the Commander of the United States Special Operations Command, to provide such support, including resourcing and manpower, as may be necessary for the continued operation of such school.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e16278" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stE/s366" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="366">SEC. 366. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdadf5985-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s7721">10 USC 7721 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>ESTABLISHMENT OF CAISSON PLATOON AND SUPPORT FOR MILITARY AND STATE FUNERAL SERVICES AT ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydadfa7a6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stE/s366/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 in the Department of the Army an equine unit, to be known as the “Caisson Platoon”, assigned to the 3rd Infantry Regiment of the Army. The duties of such unit shall include the provision of support for military and State funerals.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydadfa7a7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stE/s366/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibitions on Elimination</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Army may not eliminate the Caisson Platoon of the 3rd Infantry Regiment of the Army established under subsection (a).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydadfa7a8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stE/s366/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="ydadfa7a9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stE/s366/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdadfa7aa-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdadfa7ab-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time periods.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdadfa7ac-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Termination date.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Provision to congress</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and not less frequently than every 180 days thereafter until March 31, 2027, the Secretary of the Army shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the health, welfare, and sustainment of military working equids.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydadfa7ad-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stE/s366/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdadfa7ae-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Updates.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each briefing under paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydadfa7af-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stE/s366/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="xdadfa7b0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of the ability of the Caisson Platoon of the 3rd Infantry Regiment of the Army to support military funeral operations within Arlington National Cemetery, including milestones associated with achieving full operational capability for such Caisson Platoon.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydadfa7b1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stE/s366/c/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>An update on the plan of the task force known as the “Task Force-Military Working Equids” established by the Office of the Surgeon General, as directed by the Director of the Army Staff, in May 2022 (or any successor task force), to promote, support, and sustain animal health and welfare.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydadfa7b2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stE/s366/c/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>An update on the plan of such task force to ensure the Caisson Platoon of the 3rd Infantry Regiment of the Army has the ability to continuously support military and State funeral operations within Arlington National Cemetery.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/235">137 STAT. 235</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e16363" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stE/s367" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="367">SEC. 367. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdadfcec3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4811">10 USC 4811 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>RECOVERY OF RARE EARTH ELEMENTS AND OTHER STRATEGIC AND CRITICAL MATERIALS THROUGH END-OF-LIFE EQUIPMENT RECYCLING.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdadfcec4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  The Secretary of Defense shall issue policies and establish procedures to—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydadfcec5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stE/s367/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>identify end-of-life equipment of the Department of Defense that contains rare earth elements and other materials determined pursuant to section 3(a) of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s98b/a">50 U.S.C. 98b(a)</ref>) to be strategic and critical materials; and<sidenote><p>Policies.</p></sidenote><sidenote><p>Procedures.</p></sidenote></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydadfcec6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIII/stE/s367/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>recover such materials from such equipment for the purposes of reuse by the Department of Defense.</content></paragraph> </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>End strength level matters.</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="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="d28342e16450" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIV/stA" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Active Forces</heading> <section id="d28342e16455" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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="xdae01ce7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  The Armed Forces are authorized strengths for active duty personnel as of September 30, 2024, as follows:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydae01ce8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIV/stA/s401/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The Army, 445,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydae01ce9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIV/stA/s401/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The Navy, 337,800.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydae01cea-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIV/stA/s401/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The Marine Corps, 172,300.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydae01ceb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIV/stA/s401/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>The Air Force, 320,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydae01cec-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIV/stA/s401/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>The Space Force, 9,400.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e16488" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIV/stA/s402" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="402">SEC. 402. </num><heading>END STRENGTH LEVEL MATTERS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdae043fd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s115">Section 115 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydae043fe-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIV/stA/s402/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (f)(2), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>not more than 2 percent</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>not more than 3 percent</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydae043ff-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIV/stA/s402/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (g)(1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subparagraphs (A) and (B) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new subparagraphs:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydae06b10-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>vary the end strength pursuant to subsection (a)(1)(A) for a fiscal year for the armed force or forces under the jurisdiction of that Secretary by a number not equal to more than 2 percent of such authorized end strength;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydae06b11-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>vary the end strength pursuant to subsection (a)(1)(B) for a fiscal year for the armed force or forces under the jurisdiction of that Secretary by a number not equal to more than 2 percent of such authorized end strength; and<page identifier="/us/stat/137/236">137 STAT. 236</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydae06b12-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>vary the end strength pursuant to subsection (a)(2) for a fiscal year for the Selected Reserve of the reserve component of the armed force or forces under the jurisdiction of that Secretary by a number equal to not more than 2 percent of such authorized end strength.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d28342e16546" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIV/stB" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Reserve Forces</heading> <section id="d28342e16551" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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="ydae0e043-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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, 2024, as follows:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydae0e044-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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, 325,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydae0e045-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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, 174,800.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydae0e046-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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, 57,200.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydae0e047-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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, 32,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydae0e048-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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, 105,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydae0e049-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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, 69,600.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydae0e04a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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="ydae0e04b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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="ydae0e04c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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="ydae0e04d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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="ydae0e04e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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 for 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="d28342e16629" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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="xdae1075f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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, 2024, 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="ydae10760-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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="ydae10761-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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="ydae10762-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIV/stB/s412/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The Navy Reserve, 10,327.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydae10763-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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, 2,355.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydae10764-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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="ydae10765-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/237">137 STAT. 237</page></content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e16670" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdae12e76-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  The minimum number of military technicians (dual status) as of the last day of fiscal year 2024 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="ydae12e77-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIV/stB/s413/1" 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="ydae12e78-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIV/stB/s413/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>For the Army Reserve, 7,990.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydae12e79-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIV/stB/s413/3" 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="ydae12e7a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIV/stB/s413/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>For the Air Force Reserve, 6,882.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e16700" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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="xdae17c9b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  During fiscal year 2024, 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="ydae17c9c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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="ydae17c9d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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="ydae17c9e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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="ydae17c9f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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="ydae17ca0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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="ydae17ca1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d28342e16742" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIV/stC" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading>Authorization of Appropriations</heading> <section id="d28342e16747" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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="ydae1a2b2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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 2024 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="ydae1a2b3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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 subsection (a) supersedes any other authorization of appropriations (definite or indefinite) for such purpose for fiscal year 2024.</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 Policy</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 501. </designator> <label>Authorized strength: general and flag officers on active duty.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 502. </designator> <label>Extension of active duty term for Attending Physician at United States Capitol.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 503. </designator> <label>Updating authority to authorize promotion transfers between components of the same Armed Force or a different Armed Force.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 504. </designator> <label>Flexibility in determining terms of appointment for certain senior officer positions.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 505. </designator> <label>Realignment of Navy spot-promotion quotas.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 506. </designator> <label>Authority to increase the number of medical and dental officers recommended for promotion to certain grades.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 507. </designator> <label>Prohibition on appointment or nomination of certain officers who are subject to special selection review boards.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 508. </designator> <label>Effect of failure of selection for promotion.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 509. </designator> <label>Improvements relating to service obligation for Marine Corps cyberspace operations officers.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/238">137 STAT. 238</page></label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 509A. </designator> <label>Time in grade requirements.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 509B. </designator> <label>Establishment of Legislative Liaison of the Space Force.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 509C. </designator> <label>Extension of 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. 509D. </designator> <label>Briefing on number of general officers of the Space Force on active duty.</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>Removal of active duty prohibition for members of the Air Force Reserve Policy Committee.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 512. </designator> <label>Grade of Vice Chief of the National Guard Bureau.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 513. </designator> <label>Mobilization of Selected Reserve for preplanned missions in support of the combatant commands.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 514. </designator> <label>Alternative promotion authority for reserve officers in designated competitive categories.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 515. </designator> <label>Authorization for FireGuard Program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 516. </designator> <label>Designation of at least one general officer of the Marine Corps Reserve as a joint qualified officer.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle C—</designator> <label>General Service Authorities and Prohibitions</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 521. </designator> <label>Permanent authority to order retired members to active duty in high-demand, low-density appointments.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 522. </designator> <label>Prohibition on policy of the Department of Defense regarding identification of gender or personal pronouns in official correspondence.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 523. </designator> <label>Prohibition on former members of the Armed Forces accepting post-service employment with certain foreign governments.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 524. </designator> <label>Verification of the financial independence of financial services counselors in the Department of Defense.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 525. </designator> <label>Modification of requirements for approval of foreign employment by retired and reserve members of uniformed services.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 526. </designator> <label>Consideration of reinstatement of a member of the Armed Forces involuntarily separated on the basis of refusal to receive a vaccination against COVID-19.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 527. </designator> <label>Reviews of characterization of administrative discharges of certain members on the basis of failure to receive COVID-19 vaccine.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 528. </designator> <label>Certain members discharged or dismissed on the sole basis of failure to obey a lawful order to receive a vaccine for COVID-19: communication strategy regarding reinstatement process.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 529. </designator> <label>Continuing military service for certain members eligible for chapter 61 retirement.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 529A. </designator> <label>Threat-based security services and equipment for certain former or retired Department of Defense personnel.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 529B. </designator> <label>Limitation on establishment of new diversity, equity, and inclusion positions; hiring freeze.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 529C. </designator> <label>Requirement to base military accessions and promotions on merit and performance.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle D—</designator> <label>Military Justice and Other Legal Matters</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 531. </designator> <label>Technical and conforming amendments to the Uniform Code of Military Justice.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 532. </designator> <label>Establishment of staggered terms for members of the Military Justice Review Panel.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 533. </designator> <label>Supreme Court review of certain actions of the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 534. </designator> <label>Additional requirements for initiative to enhance the capability of military criminal investigative organizations to prevent and combat child sexual exploitation.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 535. </designator> <label>Limitation on availability of funds for relocation of Army CID special agent training course.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 536. </designator> <label>Study on requirement for unanimous votes for findings in general and special courts-martial and related milestones for implementation.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 537. </designator> <label>Study on removal of Sexual Assault Victim Advocates from the chain of command of victims.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle E—</designator> <label>Accession Standards and Recruitment</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 541. </designator> <label>Increased access to potential recruits at secondary schools.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 542. </designator> <label>Modification of limitation on enlistment and induction of persons whose score on the Armed Forces Qualification Test is below a prescribed level.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 543. </designator> <label>Increased access to potential recruits at institutions of higher education.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 544. </designator> <label>Increase in accession bonus for nurse officer candidates.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 545. </designator> <label>Improvements to medical standards for accession to certain Armed Forces.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/239">137 STAT. 239</page></label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 546. </designator> <label>Future servicemember preparatory course.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 547. </designator> <label>Pilot program on cardiac screenings for military accessions.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 548. </designator> <label>Community college Enlisted Training Corps demonstration program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 549. </designator> <label>Annual briefings on military recruitment practices in public secondary schools and community colleges.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle F—</designator> <label>Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 551. </designator> <label>Expansion of Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 552. </designator> <label>Requirement for memoranda of understanding addressing certain matters pertaining to units of the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 553. </designator> <label>Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps administrator and instructor compensation.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 554. </designator> <label>Prohibition of establishment or maintenance of a unit of the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps at an educational institution owned, operated, or controlled by the Chinese Communist Party.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 555. </designator> <label>Enforcement of program requirements for the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 556. </designator> <label>Annual report on allegations of sexual misconduct in Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps programs.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle G—</designator> <label>Member Education</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 561. </designator> <label>Service Academies: numbers of nominations by Members of Congress and appointments by the Secretaries of the military departments.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 562. </designator> <label>Increase in the number of nominees from Guam to the Service Academies.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 563. </designator> <label>Consideration of standardized test scores in military service academy application process.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 564. </designator> <label>Service Academy professional sports pathway report and legislative proposal required.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 565. </designator> <label>Briefing on inclusion of advanced research programs at certain institutions of professional military education.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle H—</designator> <label>Member Training and Transition</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 571. </designator> <label>Amendments to pathways for counseling in the Transition Assistance Program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 572. </designator> <label>Skillbridge: staffing; budgeting; outreach; report.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 573. </designator> <label>Extension of Troops-to-Teachers program to the Job Corps.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 574. </designator> <label>Troops-to-Teachers Program: expansion; extension.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 575. </designator> <label>Language training centers for members of the Armed Forces and civilian employees of the Department of Defense.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 576. </designator> <label>Prohibition on use of Federal funds to endorse critical race theory.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 577. </designator> <label>Increased fitness standards for Army close combat force military occupational specialties.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 578. </designator> <label>Publication of training materials of the Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 579. </designator> <label>Prohibition on Federal funds for the Department of Defense Countering Extremism Work Group.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle I—</designator> <label>Family Programs, Child Care, and Dependent Education</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 581. </designator> <label>Non-medical counseling services for military families.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 582. </designator> <label>Increase in the target funding level for military child care.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 583. </designator> <label>Modifications to assistance to local educational agencies that benefit dependents of members of the Armed Forces with enrollment changes due to base closures, force structure changes, or force relocations.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 584. </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. 585. </designator> <label>Outreach campaign relating to waiting lists for military child development centers; annual briefing.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 586. </designator> <label>Briefings on pilot program on hiring of special needs inclusion coordinators for Department of Defense child development centers.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 587. </designator> <label>Briefings on implementation of universal pre-kindergarten programs in schools operated by the Department of Defense Education Activity.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 588. </designator> <label>Report on mental health and wellness support for students enrolled in schools operated by the Department of Defense Education Activity.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 589. </designator> <label>Rights of parents of children attending schools operated by the Department of Defense Education Activity.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle J—</designator> <label>Decorations and Awards and Other Personnel Matters, Reports, and Briefings</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 591. </designator> <label>Armed Forces workplace surveys.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 592. </designator> <label>Due date for report on efforts to prevent and respond to deaths by suicide in the Navy.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/240">137 STAT. 240</page></label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 593. </designator> <label>Extension of deadline for review of World War I valor medals.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 594. </designator> <label>Digital ambassador program of the Navy: cessation; report; restart.</label> </referenceItem></toc> <subtitle id="d28342e17238" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stA" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Officer Policy</heading> <section id="d28342e17243" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stA/s501" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="501">SEC. 501. </num><heading>AUTHORIZED STRENGTH: GENERAL AND FLAG OFFICERS ON ACTIVE DUTY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydae2db34-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Repeal of Obsolete Authority; Redesignation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch32">Chapter 32 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydae2db35-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stA/s501/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdae2db36-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">10 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdae2db37-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 521.</p></sidenote>by repealing section 526;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydae2db38-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stA/s501/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdae2db39-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">10 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdae2db3a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 521.</p></sidenote><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> section 526a as section 526;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydae2db3b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stA/s501/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdae2db3c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">10 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdae2db3d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 521.</p></sidenote><content>in the table of sections for such chapter, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item relating to section 526a; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydae2db3e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stA/s501/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdae2db3f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">10 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdae2db40-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 521.</p></sidenote><content>in the section heading for section 526, as redesignated by paragraph (2), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText><b>after December 31, 2022</b></quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydae2db41-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stA/s501/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Increased Authorized Strength</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s526">Section 526 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as redesignated and amended by subsection (a), is further amended—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydae2db42-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stA/s501/b/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="ydae2db43-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stA/s501/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>after December 31, 2022,</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydae2db44-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stA/s501/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>218</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>219</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydae2db45-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stA/s501/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="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>149</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>150</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydae2db46-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stA/s501/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="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>170</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>171</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydae2db47-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stA/s501/b/1/E" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>in paragraph (4), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>62</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>64</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydae2db48-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stA/s501/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> the second subsection designated as subsection (i) as subsection (j).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydae2db49-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stA/s501/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 Exclusion of Officers Serving as Lead Special Trial Counsel From Limitations on Authorized Strengths</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 506 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdae2db4a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s526a">10 USC 526a note</ref>.</p></sidenote> is hereby <amendingAction type="repeal">repealed</amendingAction>.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e17420" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stA/s502" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="502">SEC. 502. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdae2db4b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t2">2 USC note</ref> </p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdae2db4c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 4121. </p></sidenote><heading>EXTENSION OF ACTIVE DUTY TERM FOR ATTENDING PHYSICIAN AT UNITED STATES CAPITOL.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  The present incumbent Attending Physician at the United States Capitol shall be continued on active duty until six years after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></section> <section id="d28342e17434" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stA/s503" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="503">SEC. 503. </num><heading>UPDATING AUTHORITY TO AUTHORIZE PROMOTION TRANSFERS BETWEEN COMPONENTS OF THE SAME ARMED FORCE OR A DIFFERENT ARMED FORCE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydae3507d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stA/s503/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Warrant Officers Transferred Between Components Within the Same or a Different Armed Force</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s578">Section 578 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="ydae3507e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">“(g) </num><content>Notwithstanding subsection (d), and subject to regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense, in the case of a warrant officer who is selected for promotion by a selection board convened under this chapter, and prior to the placement of the warrant officer’s name on the applicable promotion list is approved for transfer to a new component within the same or a different armed force, the Secretary concerned may place the warrant officer’s name on a corresponding promotion list of the new component without regard to the warrant officer’s competitive category. A warrant <page identifier="/us/stat/137/241">137 STAT. 241</page> officer’s promotion under this subsection shall be made pursuant to section 12242 of this title.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydae3507f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Officers Transferred to Reserve Active-status List</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydae35080-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stA/s503/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>Section 624 of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsections:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydae37791-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><content>Notwithstanding subsection (a)(2), in the case of an officer who is selected for promotion by a selection board convened under this chapter, and prior to the placement of the officer’s name on the applicable promotion list is approved for transfer to the reserve active-status list of the same or a different armed force, the Secretary concerned may place the officer’s name on a corresponding promotion list on the reserve active-status list without regard to the officer’s competitive category. An officer’s promotion under this subsection shall be made pursuant to section 14308 of this title.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydae37792-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">“(f) </num><content>Notwithstanding subsection (a)(3), in the case of an officer who is placed on an all-fully-qualified-officers list, and is subsequently approved for transfer to the reserve active-status list, the Secretary concerned may place the officer’s name on an appropriate all-fully-qualified-officers list on the reserve active-status list. An officer’s promotion under this subsection shall be made pursuant to section 14308 of this title.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydae37793-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stA/s503/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">Date of rank</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 14308(c) of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydae37794-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stA/s503/b/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 (3) as paragraph (4); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydae37795-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stA/s503/b/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 new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown2 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydae37796-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>The Secretary concerned may adjust the date of rank of an officer whose name is placed on a reserve active-status promotion list pursuant to subsection (e) or (f) of section 624 of this title.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e17542" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stA/s504" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="504">SEC. 504. </num><heading>FLEXIBILITY IN DETERMINING TERMS OF APPOINTMENT FOR CERTAIN SENIOR OFFICER POSITIONS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydae39ea7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stA/s504/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/ch35">Chapter 35 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after section 601 the following new section:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydae39ea8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658163"><num class="fontsize12" value="602">“§ 602.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdae39ea9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s602">10 USC 602</ref>.</p></sidenote> Flexibility in determining terms of appointment for certain senior officer positions</heading><content class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  “The<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdae3c5ba-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote> Secretary of Defense may extend or reduce the duration of an appointment made under section 152, 154, 7033, 8033, 8043, 9033, or 9082 of this title by up to six months if the Secretary determines that such an extension or reduction is necessary either in the interests of national defense, or to ensure an appropriate staggering of terms of senior military leadership.”</content></section> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydae3c5bb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stA/s504/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/ch35">chapter 35 of title 10, United States Code</ref>,<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdae3c5bc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">10 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdae3c5bd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 601.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after the item relating to section 601 the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“602. </designator> <label>Flexibility in determining terms of appointment for certain senior officer positions.”.</label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e17619" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stA/s505" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="505">SEC. 505. </num><heading>REALIGNMENT OF NAVY SPOT-PROMOTION QUOTAS.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s605/g/4/B">Section 605(g)(4)(B) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>325</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>425</quotedText>”.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/242">137 STAT. 242</page></content></section> <section id="d28342e17640" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stA/s506" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="506">SEC. 506. </num><heading>AUTHORITY TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF MEDICAL AND DENTAL OFFICERS RECOMMENDED FOR PROMOTION TO CERTAIN GRADES.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 616(d)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdae3c5be-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote> of <ref href="/us/usc/t10">title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, except, the Secretary concerned may authorize a greater number of officers so recommended that is less than 100 percent of the number of officers so included, for medical and dental officers recommended for promotion to major or lieutenant commander, if the Secretary concerned determines that such greater number is necessary to maintain or improve medical readiness</quotedText>” before the period at the end.</content></section> <section id="d28342e17660" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stA/s507" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="507">SEC. 507. </num><heading>PROHIBITION ON APPOINTMENT OR NOMINATION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS WHO ARE SUBJECT TO SPECIAL SELECTION REVIEW BOARDS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydae3eccf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stA/s507/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Officers on Active-duty List</inline>.—</heading><content class="indentUp1 fontsize10" id="xdae3ecd0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s628a/a/2/B">Section 628a(a)(2)(B) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydae413e1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>shall not be forwarded for appointment or nomination to the Secretary of Defense, the President, or the Senate, as applicable.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydae413e2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stA/s507/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Officers on Reserve Active-status List</inline>.—</heading><content class="indentUp1 fontsize10" id="xdae413e3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s14502a/a/2/B">Section 14502a(a)(2)(B) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydae413e4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>shall not be forwarded for appointment or nomination to the Secretary of Defense, the President, or the Senate, as applicable.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e17713" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stA/s508" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="508">SEC. 508. </num><heading>EFFECT OF FAILURE OF SELECTION FOR PROMOTION.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydae46205-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stA/s508/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effect of Failure of Selection for Promotion: Captains and Majors of the Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Space Force and Lieutenants and Lieutenant Commanders of the Navy</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydae46206-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stA/s508/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><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s632">Section 632 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydae46207-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stA/s508/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><b>and Marine Corps</b></quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><b>Marine Corps, and Space Force</b></quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydae46208-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stA/s508/a/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="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>President approves the report of the board which considered him for the second time</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Secretary concerned releases the promotion results of the board which considered the officer for the second time to the public</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydae46209-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stA/s508/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/ch36">chapter 36 of title 10, United States Code</ref>,<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdae4620a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10">10 USC </ref></p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdae4620b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 627.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item relating to section 632 and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“632. </designator> <label>Effect of failure of selection for promotion: captains and majors of the Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Space Force and lieutenants and lieutenant commanders of the Navy.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydae4620c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stA/s508/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Retirement of Regular Officers of the Navy for Length of Service or Failure of Selection for Promotion</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s8372/a/2/A">Section 8372(a)(2)(A) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>President approves the report of the board which considered him for the second time</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Secretary concerned releases the promotion results of the board which considered the officer for the second time to the public</quotedText>”.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/243">137 STAT. 243</page></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e17833" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stA/s509" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="509">SEC. 509. </num><heading>IMPROVEMENTS RELATING TO SERVICE OBLIGATION FOR MARINE CORPS CYBERSPACE OPERATIONS OFFICERS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydae4b02d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stA/s509/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Required Service</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s651/c">Section 651(c) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydae4b02e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stA/s509/a/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 in the case of an unrestricted officer designated within a cyberspace occupational specialty</quotedText>” before the period at the end; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydae4b02f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stA/s509/a/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="ydae4b030-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stA/s509/a/2/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>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> a semicolon;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydae4b031-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stA/s509/a/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> the period and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>; or</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydae4b032-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stA/s509/a/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 subparagraph:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="ydae4b033-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>in the case of an unrestricted officer designated within a cyberspace occupational specialty, the period of obligated service specified in the enlistment agreement of such officer.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydae4d744-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stA/s509/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Minimum Service Requirement for Certain Cyberspace Occupational Specialties</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch37">Chapter 37 of title 10, United States Code</ref>,<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdae4d745-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10">10 USC </ref></p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdae4d746-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 651.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after section 653 the following new section:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydae4d747-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658163"><num class="fontsize12" value="654">“§ 654.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdae4d748-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s654">10 USC 654</ref>.</p></sidenote> Minimum service requirement for certain cyberspace occupational specialties</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydae4d749-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdae4d74a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Cyberspace Operations Officer</inline>.—</heading><content>The minimum service obligation for any member who successfully completes training in the armed forces in direct accession to the cyberspace operations officer occupational specialty of the Marine Corps shall be eight years.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydae4d74b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Service Obligation Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term ‘<term>service obligation</term>’ means the period of active duty or, in the case of a member of a reserve component who completed cyberspace operations training in an active duty for training status as a member of a reserve component, the period of service in an active status in the Selected Reserve, required to be served after completion of cyberspace operations training.”</content></subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e17966" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stA/s509A" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="509A">SEC. 509A. </num><heading>TIME IN GRADE REQUIREMENTS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdae4fe5c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1305">Section 1305 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydae4fe5d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stA/s509A/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (a)(3), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or a Marine Corps Marine Gunner warrant officer in such grade,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>chief warrant officer, W–5,</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydae5256e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stA/s509A/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>when he</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>when the warrant officer</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydae5256f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stA/s509A/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="ydae52570-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stA/s509A/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>as he</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>as the Secretary concerned</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydae52571-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stA/s509A/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>after he</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>after the warrant officer</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e18030" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stA/s509B" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="509B">SEC. 509B. </num><heading>ESTABLISHMENT OF LEGISLATIVE LIAISON OF THE SPACE FORCE.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdae52572-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch903">Chapter 903 of title 10, United States Code</ref>,<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdae52573-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">10 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdae52574-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 9011.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction>, after section 9023, the following new section:—<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydae54c85-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="9023a">“§ 9023a.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdae54c86-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9023a">10 USC 9023a</ref>.</p></sidenote> Legislative Liaison of the Space Force</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydae54c87-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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 a Legislative Liaison of the Space Force.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/244">137 STAT. 244</page></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydae54c88-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Functions</inline>.—</heading><content>The Legislative Liaison shall perform legislative affairs functions under the direction of the Chief of Space Operations.”</content></subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></section> <section id="d28342e18087" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stA/s509C" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="509C">SEC. 509C. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO VARY NUMBER OF SPACE FORCE OFFICERS CONSIDERED FOR PROMOTION TO MAJOR GENERAL.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Subsection (b)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdae54c89-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Termination date.</p></sidenote> of section 503 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/81">Public Law 117–81</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/135/1680">135 Stat. 1680</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>shall terminate on December 31, 2022</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>shall terminate on December 31, 2024</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d28342e18114" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stA/s509D" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="509D">SEC. 509D. </num><heading>BRIEFING ON NUMBER OF GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE SPACE FORCE ON ACTIVE DUTY.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdae59aaa-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Not<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdae59aab-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote> later than March 1, 2024, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a briefing regarding the number of general officers of the Space Force on active duty. Such briefing shall include the following elements:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydae59aac-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stA/s509D/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdae59aad-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote><chapeau>The evaluation of the Secretary whether the current number of such general officers is sufficient to meet the requirements of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydae59aae-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stA/s509D/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the Space Force;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydae59aaf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stA/s509D/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>joint duty assignments under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch38">chapter 38 of title 10, United States Code</ref>; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydae59ab0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stA/s509D/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>the combatant commands.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydae59ab1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stA/s509D/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdae59ab2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Proposals.</p></sidenote><content>Any proposal of the Secretary to increase the maximum number (under section 526a of such title) of such general officers in order to meet such requirements in the future.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydae59ab3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stA/s509D/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>A justification for any such proposal.</content></paragraph> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d28342e18166" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stB" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Reserve Component Management</heading> <section id="d28342e18171" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stB/s511" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="511">SEC. 511. </num><heading>REMOVAL OF ACTIVE DUTY PROHIBITION FOR MEMBERS OF THE AIR FORCE RESERVE POLICY COMMITTEE.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdae5c1c4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s10305">Section 10305 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydae5c1c5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stB/s511/1" 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>not on active duty</quotedText>” both places it appears; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydae5c1c6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stB/s511/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in subsection (c)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydae5c1c7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stB/s511/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>of the reserve components</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>among the members</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydae5c1c8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stB/s511/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>not on active duty</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e18216" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stB/s512" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="512">SEC. 512. </num><heading>GRADE OF VICE CHIEF OF THE NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdae5c1c9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s10505">Section 10505 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="ydae5e8da-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Grade</inline>.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdae5e8db-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Appointment.</p></sidenote>—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="ydae5e8dc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The Vice Chief of the National Guard Bureau shall be appointed to serve in the grade of general.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydae5e8dd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdae5e8de-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Designation.</p></sidenote><content>The Secretary of Defense shall designate, pursuant to subsection (b) of section 526 of this title, the position of Vice Chief of the National Guard Bureau as one of the general officer and flag officer positions to be excluded from the limitations in subsection (a) of such section.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/245">137 STAT. 245</page></content></section> <section id="d28342e18262" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stB/s513" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="513">SEC. 513. </num><heading>MOBILIZATION OF SELECTED RESERVE FOR PREPLANNED MISSIONS IN SUPPORT OF THE COMBATANT COMMANDS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdae60fef-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s12304b/b/1">Section 12304b(b)(1) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydae60ff0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stB/s513/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subparagraphs (A) and (B) as clauses (i) and (ii), respectively;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydae60ff1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stB/s513/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Units</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(A) Except as provided under subparagraph (B), units</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydae60ff2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stB/s513/3" 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="ydae60ff3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdae60ff4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notice.</p></sidenote><content>In the event the President’s budget is delivered later than April 1st in the year prior to the year of the mobilization of one or more units under this section, the Secretary concerned may submit to Congress the information required under subparagraph (A) in a separate notice.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e18315" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stB/s514" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="514">SEC. 514. </num><heading>ALTERNATIVE PROMOTION AUTHORITY FOR RESERVE OFFICERS IN DESIGNATED COMPETITIVE CATEGORIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydae6fa55-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stB/s514/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>Part III of subtitle E of <ref href="/us/usc/t10">title 10, United States Code</ref>,<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdae6fa56-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">10 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdae6fa57-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 10001.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new chapter:<quotedContent><chapter id="ydae7e4b8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658174"><num class="fontsize10 bold" value="1413">“CHAPTER 1413—</num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdae80bc9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10">10 USC </ref></p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdae80bca-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 15101.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10 smallCaps">ALTERNATIVE PROMOTION AUTHORITY FOR OFFICERS IN DESIGNATED COMPETITIVE CATEGORIES</heading><toc> <headingItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“Sec.</designator> <label/> </headingItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“15101. </designator> <label>Officers in designated competitive categories.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“15102. </designator> <label>Selection for promotion.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“15103. </designator> <label>Eligibility for consideration for promotion.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“15104. </designator> <label>Opportunities for consideration for promotion.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“15105. </designator> <label>Promotions.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“15106. </designator> <label>Failure of selection for promotion.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“15107. </designator> <label>Retirement: retirement for years of service; selective early retirement.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“15108. </designator> <label>Continuation on the Reserve Active-Status List.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“15109. </designator> <label>Other administrative authorities.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“15110. </designator> <label>Regulations.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydae80bcb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="15101">“§ 15101.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdae80bcc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s15101">10 USC 15101</ref>.</p></sidenote> Officers in designated competitive categories</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydae80bcd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority to Designate Competitive Categories of Officers</inline>.—</heading><content>Each Secretary of a military department may designate one or more competitive categories for promotion of officers under section 14005 of this title that are under the jurisdiction of such Secretary as a competitive category of officers whose promotion, retirement, and continuation on the reserve active-status list shall be subject to the provisions of this chapter.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydae80bce-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdae80bcf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdae80bd0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Exercise of Authority</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of a military department may not designate a competitive category of officers for purposes of this chapter until 60 days after the date on which the Secretary submits to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the designation of the competitive category.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdae80bd1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Estimates.</p></sidenote> The report on the designation of a competitive category shall set forth the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydae80bd2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdae80bd3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Requirements.</p></sidenote><content>A detailed description of officer requirements for officers within the competitive category.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydae80bd4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>An explanation of the number of opportunities for consideration for promotion to each particular grade, and an estimate of promotion timing, within the competitive category.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydae80bd5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>An estimate of the size of the promotion zone for each grade within the competitive category.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/246">137 STAT. 246</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydae80bd6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>A description of any other matters the Secretary considered in determining to designate the competitive category for purposes of this chapter.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydae80bd7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="15102">“§ 15102.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdae80bd8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s15102">10 USC 15102</ref>.</p></sidenote> Selection for promotion</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydae80bd9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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 this section, the selection for promotion of officers in any competitive category of officers designated for purposes of this chapter shall be governed by the provisions under chapter 1403 of this title.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydae80bda-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">No Recommendation for Promotion of Officers Below Promotion Zone</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 14301(d) of this title shall not apply to the selection for promotion of officers described in subsection (a).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydae80bdb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Recommendation for Officers to Be Excluded From Future Consideration for Promotion</inline>.—</heading><content>In making recommendations pursuant to chapter 1403 of this title for purposes of the administration of this chapter, a selection board convened under section 14101(a) of this title may recommend that an officer considered by the board be excluded from future consideration for promotion under this chapter.</content></subsection> </section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydae80bdc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="15103">“§ 15103.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdae80bdd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s15103">10 USC 15103</ref>.</p></sidenote> Eligibility for consideration for promotion</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydae80bde-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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 by this section, eligibility for promotion of officers in any competitive category of officers designated for purposes of this chapter shall be governed by the provisions of sections 14301, 14303, and 14304 of this title.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydae80bdf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Inapplicability of Certain Time-in-grade Requirements</inline>.—</heading><content>Sections 14303 and 14304 of this title shall not apply to the promotion of officers described in subsection (a).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydae80be0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Inapplicability to Officers Above and Below Promotion Zone</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The following provisions of this title shall not apply to the promotion of officers described in subsection (a):</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydae80be1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>The reference in section 14301(b) to an officer above the promotion zone.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydae80be2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>Section 14301(d).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydae80be3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Ineligibility of Certain Officers</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The following officers are not eligible for promotion under this chapter:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydae80be4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>An officer described in section 14301(c) of this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydae80be5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>An officer not included within the promotion zone.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydae80be6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>An officer who has failed of promotion to a higher grade the maximum number of times specified for opportunities for promotion for such grade within the competitive category concerned pursuant to section 15104 of this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydae80be7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>An officer recommended by a selection board to be removed from consideration for promotion in accordance with section 15102(c) of this title.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydae80be8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="15104">“§ 15104.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdae80be9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s15104">10 USC 15104</ref>.</p></sidenote> Opportunities for consideration for promotion</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydae80bea-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Specification of Number of Opportunities for Consideration for Promotion</inline>.—</heading><content>In designating a competitive category of officers pursuant to section 15101 of this title, the Secretary of a military department shall specify the number of opportunities for consideration for promotion to be afforded officers of the armed force concerned within the category for promotion to each grade above the grade of first lieutenant or lieutenant (junior grade), as applicable.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/247">137 STAT. 247</page></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydae832fb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limited Authority of Secretary of Military Department to Modify Number of Opportunities</inline>.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdae832fc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote>—</heading><content>The Secretary of a military department may modify the number of opportunities for consideration for promotion to be afforded officers of an armed force within a competitive category for promotion to a particular grade, as previously specified by the Secretary pursuant subsection (a) of this subsection, not more frequently than once every five years.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydae832fd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Discretionary Authority of Secretary of Defense to Modify Number of Opportunities</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense may modify the number of opportunities for consideration for promotion to be afforded officers of an armed force within a competitive category for promotion to a particular grade, as previously specified or modified pursuant to any provision of this section, at the discretion of the Secretary.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydae832fe-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Number of Opportunities Specified</inline>.—</heading><content>The number of opportunities for consideration for promotion to be afforded officers of an armed force within a competitive category for promotion to a particular grade, as specified or modified pursuant to any provision of this section, may not exceed five opportunities.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydae832ff-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effect of Certain Reduction in Number of Opportunities Specified</inline>.—</heading><content>If, by reason of a reduction in the number of opportunities for consideration for promotion under this section, an officer would no longer have one or more opportunities for consideration for promotion that were available to the officer before the reduction, the officer shall be afforded one additional opportunity for consideration for promotion after the reduction.</content></subsection> </section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydae83300-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="15105">“§ 15105.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdae83301-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s15105">10 USC 15105</ref>.</p></sidenote> Promotions</heading><content class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  “Sections<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdae83302-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Applicability.</p></sidenote> 14307 through 14317 of this title shall apply in promotions of officers in competitive categories of officers designated for purposes of this chapter.</content></section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydae83303-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="15106">“§ 15106.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdae83304-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s15106">10 USC 15106</ref>.</p></sidenote> Failure of selection for promotion</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydae83305-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdae83306-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Applicability.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in this section, sections 14501 through 14513 of this title shall apply to promotions of officers in competitive categories of officers designated for purposes of this chapter.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydae83307-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Inapplicability of Failure of Selection for Promotion to Officers Above Promotion Zone</inline>.—</heading><content>The reference in section 14501 of this title to an officer above the promotion zone shall not apply in the promotion of officers described in subsection (a).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydae83308-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Special Selection Board Matters</inline>.—</heading><content>The reference in section 14502(a)(1) of this title to a person above the promotion zone shall not apply in the promotion of officers described in subsection (a).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydae83309-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effect of Failure of Selection</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In the administration of this chapter pursuant to subsection (a)—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydae8330a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>an officer described in subsection (a) shall not be deemed to have failed twice of selection for promotion for purposes of section 14502(b) of this title until the officer has failed selection of promotion to the next higher grade the maximum number of times specified for opportunities for promotion to such grade within the competitive category concerned pursuant to section 15104 of this title; and<page identifier="/us/stat/137/248">137 STAT. 248</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydae8330b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>any reference in sections 14504 through 14506 of this title to an officer who has failed of selection for promotion to the next higher grade for the second time shall be deemed to refer instead to an officer described in subsection (a) who has failed of selection for promotion to the next higher grade for the maximum number of times specified for opportunities for promotion to such grade within the competitive category concerned pursuant to such section 15104.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydae8330c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="15107">“§ 15107.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdae8330d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Applicability.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdae8330e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s15107">10 USC 15107</ref>.</p></sidenote> Retirement: retirement for years of service; selective early retirement</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydae8330f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Retirement for Years of Service</inline>.—</heading><content>Sections 14507 through 14515 of this title shall apply to the retirement of officers in competitive categories of officers designated for purposes of this chapter.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydae83310-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Selective Early Retirement</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 14101(b) of this title shall apply to the retirement of officers described in subsection (a).</content></subsection> </section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydae83311-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="15108">“§ 15108.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdae83312-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Applicability.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdae83313-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s15108">10 USC 15108</ref>.</p></sidenote> Continuation on the Reserve Active-Status List</heading><content class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  “Sections 14701 through 14703 of this title shall apply in continuation or retention on a reserve active-status list of officers designated for purposes of this chapter.</content></section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydae83314-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="15109">“§ 15109.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdae83315-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s15109">10 USC 15109</ref>.</p></sidenote> Other administrative authorities</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydae83316-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdae83317-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Applicability.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The following provisions of this title shall apply to officers in competitive categories of officers designated for purposes of this chapter:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydae83318-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>Section 14518, relating to continuation of officers to complete disciplinary action.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydae83319-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>Section 14519, relating to deferment of retirement or separation for medical reasons.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydae8331a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>Section 14704, relating to the selective early removal from the reserve active-status list.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydae8331b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>Section 14705, relating to the selective early retirement of reserve general and flag officers of the Navy and Marine Corps.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydae8331c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="15110">“§ 15110.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdae8331d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s15110">10 USC 15110</ref>.</p></sidenote> Regulations</heading><content class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  “The Secretary of Defense shall prescribe regulations regarding the administration of this chapter. The elements of such regulations shall include mechanisms to clarify the manner in which provisions of other chapters of this part of the title shall be used in the administration of this chapter in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.”</content></section> </chapter> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydae8331e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stB/s514/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 Chapters Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of chapters at the beginning of part III of subtitle E of <ref href="/us/usc/t10">title 10, United States Code</ref>,<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdae8331f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10">10 USC </ref></p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdae83320-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 14001.</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:I658260"> <designator>“1413. </designator> <label>Alternative promotion authority for officers in designated competitive categories</label> <target leaderAlign="left" leaderChar="." style="-uslm-lc:I658252">15101”.</target> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e18886" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stB/s515" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="515">SEC. 515. </num><heading>AUTHORIZATION FOR FIREGUARD PROGRAM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydae88141-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stB/s515/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</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t32/ch5">Chapter 5 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="ydae88142-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658163"><num class="fontsize12" value="510">“§ 510.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdae88143-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t32/s510">32 USC 510</ref>.</p></sidenote> Authorization for FireGuard Program</heading><content class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  “The Secretary of Defense may use members of the National Guard to carry out a program to aggregate, analyze, and assess <page identifier="/us/stat/137/249">137 STAT. 249</page> multi-source remote sensing information for interagency partnerships in the detection and monitoring of wildfires, and to support any emergency response to such wildfires. Such a program shall be known as the ‘FireGuard Program’.”</content></section> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydae88144-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stB/s515/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="xdae88145-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t32">32 USC </ref></p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdae88146-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 501.</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>“510. </designator> <label>Authorization for FireGuard Program.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydae88147-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stB/s515/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 Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/81">Public Law 117–81</ref>)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdae88148-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t32/s501">32 USC 501 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> section 515.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e18986" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stB/s516" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="516">SEC. 516. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdae8a859-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s661">10 USC 661 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>DESIGNATION OF AT LEAST ONE GENERAL OFFICER OF THE MARINE CORPS RESERVE AS A JOINT QUALIFIED OFFICER.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that at least one general officer of the Marine Corps Reserve is designated as a joint qualified officer.</content></section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d28342e18999" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading>General Service Authorities and Prohibitions</heading> <section id="d28342e19004" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s521" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="521">SEC. 521. </num><heading>PERMANENT AUTHORITY TO ORDER RETIRED MEMBERS TO ACTIVE DUTY IN HIGH-DEMAND, LOW-DENSITY APPOINTMENTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydae8f67a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s521/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/s688a">Section 688a of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydae8f67b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s521/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>Retired members: temporary authority</b></quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><b>Authority</b></quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydae8f67c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s521/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 (f);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydae8f67d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s521/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsections (g) and (h) as subsections (f) and (g), respectively; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydae8f67e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s521/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>in subsection (f), as redesignated by paragraph (3), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>limitations in subsections (c) and (f)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>limitation in subsection (c)</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydae8f67f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s521/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/ch39">chapter 39 of title 10, United States Code</ref>,<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdae8f680-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">10 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdae8f681-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 671.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item relating to section 688a and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“688a. </designator> <label>Authority to order to active duty in high-demand, low-density assignments.”.</label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e19108" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s522" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="522">SEC. 522. </num><heading>PROHIBITION ON POLICY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE REGARDING IDENTIFICATION OF GENDER OR PERSONAL PRONOUNS IN OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdae8f682-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch49">Chapter 49 of title 10, United States Code</ref>,<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdae91d93-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">10 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdae91d94-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 971.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after section 985 the following new section 986:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydae91d95-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658163"><num class="fontsize12" value="986">“§ 986.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdae91d96-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s986">10 USC 986</ref>.</p></sidenote> Policy regarding identification of gender or personal pronouns in official correspondence</heading><content class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  “The Secretary of Defense may not require or prohibit a member of the armed forces or a civilian employee of the Department of Defense to identify the gender or personal pronouns of such member or employee in any official correspondence of the Department.”</content></section> </quotedContent>.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/250">137 STAT. 250</page></content></section> <section id="d28342e19148" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s523" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="523">SEC. 523. </num><heading>PROHIBITION ON FORMER MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES ACCEPTING POST-SERVICE EMPLOYMENT WITH CERTAIN FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydae9e0e7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s523/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/ch49">Chapter 49 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="ydaeaf258-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658163"><num class="fontsize12" value="989">“§ 989.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaeaf259-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s989">10 USC 989</ref>.</p></sidenote> Prohibition on former members of the armed forces accepting post-service employment with certain foreign governments</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaeaf25a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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 by subsection (b), a covered individual may not occupy a covered post-service position.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaeaf25b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Temporary Waiver</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaeaf25c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaeaf25d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Processes.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaeaf25e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determinations.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall establish a process under which a covered individual may be granted a temporary waiver of the prohibition under subsection (a) if—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaeaf25f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the individual, or a Federal agency on behalf of, and with the consent of, the individual, submits to the Secretary a written application for a waiver in such form and manner as the Secretary determines appropriate; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaeaf260-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>the Secretary determines that the waiver is necessary to advance the national security interests of the United States.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaeaf261-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaeaf262-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Applicability.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Period of waiver</inline>.—</heading><content>A waiver issued under paragraph (1) shall apply for a period not exceeding 5 years. The Secretary may renew such a waiver.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaeaf263-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaeaf264-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Revocation</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may revoke a waiver issued under paragraph (1) to a covered individual with respect to a covered-post service position if the Secretary determines that the employment of the individual in the covered-post service position poses a threat to national security.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaeaf265-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notification</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaeaf266-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaeaf267-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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 the Secretary issues a waiver under paragraph (1) or revokes a waiver under paragraph (3), the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives written notification of the waiver or revocation, as the case may be.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaeaf268-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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>A notification required by subparagraph (A) shall include the following:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydaeaf269-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><chapeau>With respect to a waiver issued to a covered individual—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydaeaf26a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>the details of the application, including the position held by the individual in the armed forces;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydaeaf26b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>the nature of the post-service position of the individual;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydaeaf26c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">“(III) </num><content>a description of the national security interests that will be advanced by reason of issuing such a waiver; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydaeaf26d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="IV">“(IV) </num><content>the specific reasons why the Secretary determines that issuing the waiver will advance such interests.</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydaeaf26e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau>With respect to a revocation of a waiver issued to a covered individual—<page identifier="/us/stat/137/251">137 STAT. 251</page></chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydaeaf26f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>the details of the waiver, including any renewals of the waiver, and the dates of such waiver and renewals; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydaeaf270-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>the specific reasons why the Secretary determined that the revocation is warranted.</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaeaf271-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaeaf272-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Processes.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Certification of Prohibition</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In implementing the prohibition under subsection (a), the Secretary shall establish a process under which each member of the armed forces is, before the member retires or is otherwise separated from the armed forces—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaeaf273-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>informed in writing of the prohibition, and the penalties for violations of the prohibition; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaeaf274-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>required to certify that the member understands the prohibition and those penalties.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaeaf275-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Penalties</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In the case of a covered individual who knowingly and willfully fails to comply with the prohibition under subsection (a), the Secretary may, as applicable—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaeaf276-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>withhold any pay, allowances, or benefits that would otherwise be provided to the individual by the Department of Defense; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaeaf277-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>revoke any security clearance of the individual.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaeaf278-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Reports</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaeaf279-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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 March 31, 2024, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on covered post-service employment occurring during the year covered by the report.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaeaf27a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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 required by paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaeaf27b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>The number of former covered individuals who occupy a covered post-service position, broken down by—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydaeaf27c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>the name of the employer;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydaeaf27d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the foreign government, including by the specific foreign individual, agency, or entity, for whom the covered post-service employment is being performed; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydaeaf27e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>the nature of the services provided as part of the covered post-service employment.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaeaf27f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaeaf280-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><chapeau>An assessment by the Secretary of whether—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydaeaf281-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>the Department of Defense maintains adequate systems and processes for ensuring that former members of the armed forces are submitting required reports relating to their employment by foreign governments;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydaeaf282-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>all covered individuals who occupy a covered post-service position are in compliance with this section;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydaeb1893-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>the services provided by the covered individuals who occupy a covered post-service position pose a current or future threat to the national security of the United States; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydaeb1894-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>there is any credible information or reporting that any covered individual who occupies a covered post-service position has engaged in activities that violate Federal law.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaeb1895-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form of report</inline>.—</heading><content>Each report required by paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/252">137 STAT. 252</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaeb1896-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">“(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notifications of Determinations of Certain Threats</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaeb1897-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaeb1898-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement</inline>.—</heading><content>In addition to the annual reports under subsection (d), if the Secretary determines that the services provided by a covered individual who occupies a covered post-service position pose a threat described in clause (iii) of paragraph (2)(B) of that subsection, or include activities described in clause (iv) of such paragraph, the Secretary shall notify the congressional defense committees of that determination by not later than 30 days after making the determination.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaeb1899-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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>A notification required by paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaeb189a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>The name of the covered individual.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaeb189b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>The name of the employer.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaeb189c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>The foreign government, including the specific foreign individual, agency, or entity, for whom the covered post-service employment is being performed.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaeb189d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>As applicable, a description of the risk to national security and the activities that may violate Federal law.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaeb189e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">“(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Rule of Construction</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this section may be construed to indemnify or shield covered individuals from prosecution under any relevant provision of title 18.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaeb189f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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="ydaeb18a0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered individual</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘<term>covered individual</term>’ means an individual who has retired or otherwise separated from an active or reserve component of the Armed Forces.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaeb18a1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered post-service employment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘<term>covered post-service employment</term>’ means direct or indirect employment by, representation of, or any provision of advice or services relating to national security, intelligence, the military, or internal security to—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaeb18a2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>the government of—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydaeb18a3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>a country of concern (as defined in section 1(m) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (<ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2651a/m">22 U.S.C. 2651a(m)</ref>)); or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydaeb18a4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaeb18a5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determinations.</p></sidenote><content>a country the Secretary of Defense determines acts as a proxy or passthrough for services for a country of concern; or</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaeb18a6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>any company, entity, or other person the activities of which are directly or indirectly supervised, directed, controlled, financed, or subsidized, in whole or in major part, by a government described in subparagraph (A).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaeb18a7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered post-service position</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘<term>covered post-service position</term>’ means a position of employment described in paragraph (2).”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaeb18a8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s523/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 49 of such title<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaeb18a9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">10 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaeb18aa-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 971.</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>“989. </designator> <label>Prohibition on former members of the armed forces accepting post-service employment with certain foreign governments.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaeb18ab-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s523/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 Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t37/s908">Section 908 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 subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaeb18ac-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">“(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition on Former Members of Armed Forces Accepting Employment With Certain Foreign Governments</inline>.—</heading><content>For a provision of law prohibiting former members of the armed forces from accepting post-service employment with certain foreign governments, see section 989 of title 10.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/253">137 STAT. 253</page></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e19634" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s524" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="524">SEC. 524. </num><heading>VERIFICATION OF THE FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE OF FINANCIAL SERVICES COUNSELORS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaebdbfd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s524/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Verification of Financial Independence</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s992">Section 992 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaebdbfe-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s524/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (b)(2)(A)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaebdbff-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s524/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in clause (i), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and</quotedText>” at the end;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaebdc00-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s524/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>in clause (ii)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydaebdc01-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s524/a/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>may</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>shall</quotedText>”;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydaebdc02-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s524/a/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>installation by any means elected by the Secretary from among the following:</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>installation—</quotedText>”;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydaebdc03-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s524/a/1/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><chapeau>in subclause (I)—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydaebdc04-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s524/a/1/B/iii/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Through</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>through</quotedText>”; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydaebdc05-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s524/a/1/B/iii/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Defense.</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Defense;</quotedText>”;</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydaebdc06-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s524/a/1/B/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><chapeau>in subclause (II)—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydaebdc07-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s524/a/1/B/iv/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>By contract</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>by contract</quotedText>”; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydaebdc08-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s524/a/1/B/iv/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Internet.</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Internet; or</quotedText>”; and</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydaebdc09-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s524/a/1/B/v" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">(v) </num><chapeau>in subclause (III)—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydaebdc0a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s524/a/1/B/v/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Through</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>through</quotedText>”; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydaebdc0b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s524/a/1/B/v/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>counseling.</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>counseling; and</quotedText>”; and</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaebdc0c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s524/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 clause:<quotedContent><clause class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="ydaec031d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaec031e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Disclosures.</p></sidenote><content>may not provide financial services through any individual unless such individual agrees to submit financial disclosures annually to the Secretary.”</content></clause> </quotedContent>;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaec031f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s524/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (b)(2)(B), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>installation by any of the means set forth in subparagraph (A)(ii), as elected by the Secretary concerned.</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>installation in accordance with the requirements established under subparagraph (A)(ii) and (iii).</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaec0320-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s524/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>in subsection (b)(4)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaec0321-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s524/a/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(A)</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>The Secretary</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaec0322-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s524/a/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> at the end the following new subparagraphs:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentDown2 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaec0323-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaec0324-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Requirement.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaec0325-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Disclosures.</p></sidenote><content>In carrying out the requirements of subparagraph (A), the Secretary concerned shall establish a requirement that each financial services counselor under paragraph (2)(A)(i), and any other individual providing counseling on financial services under paragraph (2), submit financial disclosures annually to the Secretary.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentDown2 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaec0326-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaec2a37-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Review.</p></sidenote><content>The Secretary concerned shall review all financial disclosures submitted pursuant to subparagraph (B) to ensure the counselor, or the individual providing counseling, is free from conflict as required under this paragraph.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentDown2 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaec2a38-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaec2a39-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determinations.</p></sidenote><content>If the Secretary concerned determines that a financial services counselor under paragraph (2)(A)(i), or any other individual providing counseling on financial services under paragraph (2), is not free from conflict as required under this paragraph, the Secretary shall ensure that the counselor, or the individual providing counseling, does not provide such services until such time as the Secretary determines that such conflict is resolved.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/254">137 STAT. 254</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaec2a3a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s524/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaec2a3b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing on Financial Independence</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, each Secretary concerned shall submit to Congress a briefing on the implementation of the amendments made by this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaec2a3c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s524/c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Secretary Concerned Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>Secretary concerned</term>” has the meaning given to such term in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s101">section 101 of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e19894" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s525" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="525">SEC. 525. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF REQUIREMENTS FOR APPROVAL OF FOREIGN EMPLOYMENT BY RETIRED AND RESERVE MEMBERS OF UNIFORMED SERVICES.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdaec785d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t37/s908">Section 908 of title 37, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaec785e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s525/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (b)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaec785f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s525/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>A person</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(1) A person</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaec7860-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s525/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>after determining that such approval is not contrary to the national interests of the United States</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>approve the employment</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaec7861-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s525/1/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="indentDown2 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaec7862-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaec7863-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Delegation authority.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaec7864-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>The Secretary of a military department may delegate the determination of the Secretary required by paragraph (1) only to an official of the military department at or above the level of an Assistant Secretary or, in the event of a vacancy in the position of such an official, a civilian official performing the duties of that position.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaec7865-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s525/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in subsection (d)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaec7866-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s525/2/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="ydaec7867-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s525/2/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="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>an officer</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>a person</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydaec9f78-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s525/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subparagraphs (B) and (C) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new subparagraphs:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentDown2 fontsize10" id="ydaec9f79-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>A description of the duties, if any, the person is to perform and the compensation the person is to receive for such duties, as reflected in the person’s application for approval of the employment or compensation or payment or award.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentDown2 fontsize10" id="ydaec9f7a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>The position the person held or holds in the armed forces, including the rank of the person and the armed force in which the person served.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentDown2 fontsize10" id="ydaec9f7b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>Any other information the Secretaries of the military departments consider relevant, except that such information may not include the person’s date of birth, Social Security number, home address, phone number, or any other personal identifier other than the name and rank of the person and the armed force in which the person served.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaec9f7c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s525/2/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="ydaec9f7d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaec9f7e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaec9f7f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Public information.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaec9f80-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Web posting.</p></sidenote><content>Not later than 60 days after the date on which a report required by paragraph (1) is submitted, the Secretaries of the military departments shall make the report, and all contents of the report, available on a publicly accessible internet website.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e20028" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s526" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="526">SEC. 526. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaecc691-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time periods.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaecc692-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10">10 USC note</ref> </p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaecc693-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 1161.</p></sidenote><heading>CONSIDERATION OF REINSTATEMENT OF A MEMBER OF THE ARMED FORCES INVOLUNTARILY SEPARATED ON THE BASIS OF REFUSAL TO RECEIVE A VACCINATION AGAINST COVID-19.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaed14b4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s526/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reinstatement</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaed14b5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s526/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Request; consideration</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>At the request of a covered individual during the two years following the date of the involuntary separation of the covered individual, the Secretary concerned shall consider reinstating such covered individual—<page identifier="/us/stat/137/255">137 STAT. 255</page></chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaed14b6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s526/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>as a member of the Armed Force concerned; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaed14b7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s526/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in the grade held by such covered individual immediately before the involuntary separation of the covered individual.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaed14b8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s526/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Treatment of period between separation and reinstatement</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary concerned shall treat the period of time between the involuntary separation of a covered individual and the reinstatement of such covered individual under paragraph (1) as a period of inactivation from active service under the following provisions of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s710">section 710 of title 10, United States Code</ref>:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaed14b9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s526/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>Subsection (b).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaed14ba-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s526/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Subparagraphs (B) through (D) of paragraph (2) of subsection (f).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaed14bb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s526/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>Paragraph (4) of subsection (f).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaed14bc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s526/a/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>Subsection (g).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaed14bd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s526/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 Individual Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>covered individual</term>” means an individual—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaed14be-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s526/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>involuntarily separated from an Armed Force solely on the basis of the refusal of such individual to receive a vaccination against COVID-19; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaed14bf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s526/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>who, during the period beginning on August 24, 2021, and ending on February 24, 2023, submitted a request for a religious, administrative, or medical exemption from a requirement to receive a vaccination against COVID-19.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e20124" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s527" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="527">SEC. 527. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaed3bd0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1553">10 USC 1553 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>REVIEWS OF CHARACTERIZATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE DISCHARGES OF CERTAIN MEMBERS ON THE BASIS OF FAILURE TO RECEIVE COVID-19 VACCINE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaed3bd1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s527/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Mandatory Review</inline>.—</heading><content>A board established under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1553">section 1553 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, shall grant a request pursuant to such section to review the characterization of a discharge or dismissal of a former member of a covered Armed Force if such discharge or dismissal was solely based on the failure of such former member to obey a lawful order to receive a vaccine for COVID-19.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaed3bd2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s527/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 Armed Force Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>covered Armed Force</term>” means the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, or Space Force.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e20156" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s528" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="528">SEC. 528. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaed3bd3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10">10 USC note</ref> </p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaed3bd4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 1161.</p></sidenote><heading>CERTAIN MEMBERS DISCHARGED OR DISMISSED ON THE SOLE BASIS OF FAILURE TO OBEY A LAWFUL ORDER TO RECEIVE A VACCINE FOR COVID-19: COMMUNICATION STRATEGY REGARDING REINSTATEMENT PROCESS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaed89f5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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="xdaed89f6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Communication Strategy Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than six months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretaries of the military departments or, with respect the Coast Guard, the Secretary of the department in which the Secretary is operating when the Coast Guard is not operating as a service in the Navy, shall communicate, to a covered individual, the current, established, process by which a covered individual may be reinstated in the covered Armed Force concerned.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaed89f7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s528/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="ydaed89f8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s528/b/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The term “<term>covered individual</term>” means an individual discharged or dismissed from a covered Armed Force on the sole basis of failure to obey a lawful order to receive a vaccine for COVID-19.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/256">137 STAT. 256</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaed89f9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s528/b/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The term “<term>covered Armed Force</term>” means the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, or Space Force.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e20202" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s529" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="529">SEC. 529. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaed89fa-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10">10 USC note</ref> </p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaed89fb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 1201.</p></sidenote><heading>CONTINUING MILITARY SERVICE FOR CERTAIN MEMBERS ELIGIBLE FOR CHAPTER 61 RETIREMENT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaedd81c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s529/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaedff2d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaedff2e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Regulations.</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 Secretary of Defense shall prescribe regulations that authorize the Secretary of the military department concerned to authorize a covered member to continue to serve in the Armed Forces—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaedff2f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s529/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in the current military occupational specialty of such covered member, for which the covered member may not be deployable; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaedff30-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s529/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in a military occupational specialty for which the covered member is deployable.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaedff31-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s529/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Rule of Construction</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A covered member who completes 20 years of service computed under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1208">section 1208 of title 10, United States Code</ref> shall not be denied any benefit—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaedff32-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s529/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>for which the covered member is eligible under laws administered by the Secretary of Defense or the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaedff33-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s529/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>solely on the basis that the covered member elected to continue to serve in the Armed Forces instead of taking retirement under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch61">chapter 61 of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaedff34-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s529/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><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>covered member</term>” means a member of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Space Force—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaedff35-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s529/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>whom the Secretary of the military department concerned determines possesses skill or experience vital to the Armed Force concerned;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaedff36-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s529/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>who incurs a disability—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaedff37-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s529/c/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>while eligible for special pay under <ref href="/us/usc/t37/s310">section 310 of title 37, United States Code</ref>; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaedff38-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s529/c/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>that renders the member eligible for retirement under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch61">chapter 61 of title 10, United States Code</ref>; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaedff39-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s529/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>who seeks to continue to serve in the Armed Forces instead of taking such retirement.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e20307" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s529A" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="529A">SEC. 529A. </num><heading>THREAT-BASED SECURITY SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT FOR CERTAIN FORMER OR RETIRED DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PERSONNEL.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaee4d5a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s529A/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Removal of Time Limitations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (b) of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s714">section 714 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaee4d5b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s529A/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (1)(A), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>imminent and credible threat</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>serious and credible threat</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaee4d5c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s529A/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in paragraph (2)(B), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>for a period of up to two years beginning on the date on which the official separates from the Department</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaee4d5d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s529A/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> paragraph (5) to read as follows:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydaee4d5e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaee4d5f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Requirement.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaee4d60-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reviews.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaee4d61-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Duration of protection</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall require periodic reviews, not less than once every six months, of the duration of protection provided to individuals under this subsection.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaee4d62-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s529A/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>in paragraph (6)(A), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and of each determination under paragraph (5)(B) to extend such protection and security</quotedText>”.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/257">137 STAT. 257</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaee4d63-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s529A/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Reimbursement or Acquisition of Security Services</inline>.—</heading><content>Such section 714, as amended by subsection (a), is further amended by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaee4d64-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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>The Secretary of Defense may reimburse a former or retired official who faces serious and credible threats arising from duties performed while employed by the Department for security services and equipment procured at the personal expense of the official, not to exceed an aggregate of $15,000,000 in any fiscal year for all former and retired officials authorized by the Secretary of Defense for such reimbursement.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e20412" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s529B" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="529B">SEC. 529B. </num><heading>LIMITATION ON ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION POSITIONS; HIRING FREEZE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaee9b85-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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><chapeau>During the period described in subsection (b), the Secretary of Defense may not—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaee9b86-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s529B/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>establish any new positions within the Department of Defense with responsibility for matters relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaee9b87-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s529B/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>fill any vacancies in positions in the Department with responsibility for such matters.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaee9b88-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s529B/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Period Described</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The period described in this subsection is the period—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaee9b89-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s529B/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaee9b8a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s529B/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>ending on the date on which the Comptroller General of the United States submits to Congress the review of the Department of Defense diversity, equity, and inclusion workforce required by the report of the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate accompanying the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e20455" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s529C" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="529C">SEC. 529C. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaee9b8b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10">10 USC note</ref> </p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaee9b8c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 501.</p></sidenote><heading>REQUIREMENT TO BASE MILITARY ACCESSIONS AND PROMOTIONS ON MERIT AND PERFORMANCE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaeec29d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s529C/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Merit Requirement</inline>.—</heading><content>A military accession or a promotion in the Department of Defense shall be based on individual merit and demonstrated performance.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaeec29e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stC/s529C/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaeec29f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall prescribe regulations to carry out this section not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d28342e20490" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stD" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="D">Subtitle D—</num><heading>Military Justice and Other Legal Matters</heading> <section id="d28342e20495" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stD/s531" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="531">SEC. 531. </num><heading>TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMENDMENTS TO THE UNIFORM CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaeffb20-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stD/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">Technical Amendment Relating to Guilty Pleas for Murder</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s918">Section 918 of title 10, United States Code</ref> (article 118 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaeffb21-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stD/s531/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>he</quotedText>” each place it appears and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>such person</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaeffb22-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stD/s531/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in the matter following paragraph (4), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the period and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, unless such person is otherwise sentenced in accordance with a plea agreement entered into between the parties under section 853a of this title (article 53a).</quotedText>”.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/258">137 STAT. 258</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaeffb23-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stD/s531/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Technical Amendments Relating to the Military Justice Reforms in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaeffb24-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stD/s531/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">Article 16</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (c)(2)(A) of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s816">section 816 of title 10, United States Code</ref> (article 16 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>by the convening authority</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaeffb25-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stD/s531/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">Article 25</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s825">Section 825 of title 10, United States Code</ref> (article 25 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaeffb26-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stD/s531/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>in subsection (d)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydaeffb27-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stD/s531/b/2/A/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>may, after the findings are announced and before any matter is presented in the sentencing phase, request, orally on the record or in writing, sentencing by members</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>shall be sentenced by the military judge</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydaeffb28-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stD/s531/b/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> paragraph (2) to read as follows:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown3 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaeffb29-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>In a capital case, if the accused is convicted of an offense for which the court-martial may sentence the accused to death, the accused shall be sentenced in accordance with section 853(c) of this title (article 53(c)).”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaeffb2a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stD/s531/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>in subsection (e)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydaeffb2b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stD/s531/b/2/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>him</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the member being tried</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydaeffb2c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stD/s531/b/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (2)—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydaeffb2d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stD/s531/b/2/B/ii/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>in the first sentence, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>his opinion</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the opinion of the convening authority</quotedText>”; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydaeffb2e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stD/s531/b/2/B/ii/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>in the second sentence, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>he</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the member</quotedText>”; and</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaeffb2f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stD/s531/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau>in subsection (f), in the second sentence—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydaeffb30-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stD/s531/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>his authority</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the authority of the convening authority</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydaeffb31-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stD/s531/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>his staff judge advocate or legal officer</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the staff judge advocate or legal officer of the convening authority</quotedText>”.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaeffb32-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stD/s531/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority of Special Trial Counsel With Respect to Certain Offenses Occurring Before Effective Date of Military Justice Reforms Enacted in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaeffb33-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stD/s531/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">Authority</inline>.—</heading><content><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 the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/81">Public Law 117–81</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/135/1692">135 Stat. 1692</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="ydaf04954-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Special Trial Counsel Authority Over Certain Other Offenses</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf04955-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Offenses occurring before effective date</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A special trial counsel may, at the sole and exclusive discretion of the special trial counsel, exercise authority over the following offenses:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf04956-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>An offense under section 917a (article 117a), 918 (article 118), section 919 (article 119), section 920 (article 120), section 920b (article 120b), section 920c (article 120c), section 928b (article 128b), or the standalone offense of child pornography punishable under section 934 (article <page identifier="/us/stat/137/259">137 STAT. 259</page> 134) of this title that occurred on or before December 27, 2023.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf04957-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>An offense under section 925 (article 125), section 930 (article 130), or section 932 (article 132) of this title that occurred on or after January 1, 2019, and before December 28, 2023.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf04958-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>An offense under section 920a (article 120a) of this title, an offense under section 925 (article 125) of this title alleging an act of nonconsensual sodomy, or the standalone offense of kidnapping punishable under section 934 (article 134) of this title that occurred before January 1, 2019.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf04959-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>A conspiracy to commit an offense specified in subparagraph (A), (B), or (C) as punishable under section 881 of this title (article 81).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf0495a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>A solicitation to commit an offense specified in subparagraph (A), (B), or (C) as punishable under section 882 of this title (article 82).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf0495b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">“(F) </num><content>An attempt to commit an offense specified in subparagraph (A), (B), (C), (D), or (E) as punishable under section 880 of this title (article 80).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf0495c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effect of exercise of authority</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf0495d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Treatment as covered offense</inline>.—</heading><content>If a special trial counsel exercises authority over an offense pursuant to paragraph (1), the offense over which the special trial counsel exercises authority shall be considered a covered offense for purposes of this chapter.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf0495e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Known or related offenses</inline>.—</heading><content>If a special trial counsel exercises authority over an offense pursuant to paragraph (1), the special trial counsel may exercise the authority of the special trial counsel under subparagraph (B) of subsection (c)(2) with respect to other offenses described in that subparagraph without regard to the date on which the other offenses occur.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf0495f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stD/s531/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">Conforming amendment to effective date</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 539C(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/81">Public Law 117–81</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s801">10 U.S.C. 801 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and shall</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and, except as provided in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s824a/d">section 824a(d) of title 10, United States Code</ref> (article 24a(d) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), shall</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaf04960-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stD/s531/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clarification of Applicability of Domestic Violence and Stalking to Dating Partners</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf04961-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stD/s531/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">Article 128b; domestic violence</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s928b">Section 928b of title 10, United States Code</ref> (article 128b of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf04962-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stD/s531/d/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>Any person</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(a) <headingText class="smallCaps">In General.</headingText>—Any person</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf04963-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stD/s531/d/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in subsection (a), as designated by paragraph (1) of this section, by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>a dating partner,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>an intimate partner,</quotedText>” each place it appears; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf04964-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stD/s531/d/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 subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown2 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaf07075-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the terms ‘dating partner’, ‘immediate family’, and ‘intimate partner’ have the meanings given such terms in section 930 of this title (article 130).”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf07076-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stD/s531/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">Article 130; stalking</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 930 of such title (article 130 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—<page identifier="/us/stat/137/260">137 STAT. 260</page></chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf07077-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stD/s531/d/2/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>or to his or her intimate partner</quotedText>” each place it appears and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>to his or her intimate partner, or to his or her dating partner</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf07078-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stD/s531/d/2/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="ydaf07079-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stD/s531/d/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraphs (3) through (5) as paragraphs (4) through (6), respectively; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydaf0707a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stD/s531/d/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after paragraph (2) the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown2 fontsize10" id="ydaf0707b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaf0707c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Definition.</p></sidenote><chapeau>The term ‘<term>dating partner</term>’, in the case of a specific person, means a person who is or has been in a social relationship of a romantic or intimate nature with such specific person based on a consideration of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf0978d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the length of the relationship;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf0978e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>the type of relationship;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf0978f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>the frequency of interaction between the persons involved in the relationship; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf09790-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>the extent of physical intimacy or sexual contact between the persons involved in the relationship.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaf09791-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stD/s531/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaf09792-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s816">10 USC 816 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by subsection (b) and subsection (c)(1) shall take effect immediately after the coming into effect of the amendments made by part 1 of subtitle D of title V of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/81">Public Law 117–81</ref>) as provided in section 539C of that Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t10/s801">10 U.S.C. 801 note</ref>).</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e21000" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stD/s532" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="532">SEC. 532. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaf09793-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time periods.</p></sidenote><heading>ESTABLISHMENT OF STAGGERED TERMS FOR MEMBERS OF THE MILITARY JUSTICE REVIEW PANEL.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaf0bea4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stD/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">Appointment to Staggered Terms</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (b) of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s946">section 946 of title 10, United States Code</ref> (article 146 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 paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf0e5b5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment of staggered terms</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Notwithstanding subsection (e), members of the Panel appointed to serve on the Panel to fill vacancies that exist due to terms of appointment expiring during the period beginning on August 1, 2030, and ending on November 30, 2030, shall be appointed to terms as follows:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf0e5b6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>Three members designated by the Secretary of Defense shall serve a term of two years.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf0e5b7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>Three members designated by the Secretary of Defense shall serve a term of four years.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf0e5b8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>Three members designated by the Secretary of Defense shall serve a term of six years.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf0e5b9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>Four members designated by the Secretary of Defense shall serve a term of eight years.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaf0e5ba-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stD/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">Term; Vacancies</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (e) of such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaf10ccb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Term; Vacancies</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf10ccc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Term</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to subsection (b)(4) and paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, each member shall be appointed for a term of eight years, and no member may serve more than one term.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf10ccd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Vacancy</inline>.—</heading><content>Any vacancy in the Panel shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. A member appointed to fill a vacancy in the Panel that occurs before the expiration of the term of appointment of the predecessor <page identifier="/us/stat/137/261">137 STAT. 261</page> of such member shall be appointed for the remainder of the term of such predecessor.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf10cce-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Availability of reappointment for certain members</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Notwithstanding paragraph (1), a member of the Panel may be appointed to a single additional term if—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf10ccf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the appointment of the member is to fill a vacancy described in subsection (b)(4); or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf10cd0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>the member was initially appointed—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydaf10cd1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>to a term of four years or less in accordance with subsection (b)(4); or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydaf10cd2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>to fill a vacancy that occurs before the expiration of the term of the predecessor of such member and for which the remainder of the term of such predecessor is four years or less.”</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e21132" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stD/s533" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="533">SEC. 533. </num><heading>SUPREME COURT REVIEW OF CERTAIN ACTIONS OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE ARMED FORCES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaf18203-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stD/s533/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf1a914-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stD/s533/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><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t28/s1259">Section 1259 of title 28, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf1a915-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stD/s533/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (3), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or refused to grant</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>granted</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf1a916-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stD/s533/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (4), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or refused to grant</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>granted</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf1a917-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stD/s533/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Technical and conforming amendments</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf1a918-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stD/s533/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">Title 10</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s867a/a">Section 867a(a) of title 10, United States Code</ref> (article 67a of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>The Supreme Court may not review by a writ of certiorari under this section any action of the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces in refusing to grant a petition for review.</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf1a919-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stD/s533/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">Time for application for writ of certiorari</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (g) of <ref href="/us/usc/t28/s2101">section 2101 of title 28, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown2 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaf1a91a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">“(g) </num><content>The time for application for a writ of certiorari to review a decision of the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, or the decision of a Court of Criminal Appeals that the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces refuses to grant a petition to review, shall be as prescribed by rules of the Supreme Court<i>.</i>”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaf1a91b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stD/s533/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaf1a91c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s867a">10 USC 867a note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date and Applicability</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf1a91d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stD/s533/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 amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date that is one year after the date of the enactment of this Act and shall apply with respect to any action of the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces in granting or refusing to grant a petition for review submitted to such Court for the first time on or after such effective date.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf1a91e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stD/s533/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Inapplicability to pending decisions</inline>.—</heading><content>With respect to a petition submitted to the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces before the effective date specified in paragraph (1) and on which the Court has not taken action as of such date, the provisions of the United States Code amended by subsection (a) shall apply as if such amendments had not been enacted. Any action of the United States Court <page identifier="/us/stat/137/262">137 STAT. 262</page> of Appeals for the Armed Forces in granting or refusing to grant such a petition is final and conclusive.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf1a91f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stD/s533/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Finality of decisions before effective date</inline>.—</heading><content>Any action of the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces in granting or refusing to grant a petition for review before the effective date specified in paragraph (1) is final and conclusive.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf1a920-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stD/s533/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaf1a921-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Rules required</inline>.—</heading><content>The Supreme Court shall prescribe rules to carry out <ref href="/us/usc/t28/s2101/g">section 2101(g) of title 28, United States Code</ref>, as amended by subsection (a)(2)(B) of this section, by not later than the effective date specified in paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e21290" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stD/s534" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="534">SEC. 534. </num><heading>ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR INITIATIVE TO ENHANCE THE CAPABILITY OF MILITARY CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIVE ORGANIZATIONS TO PREVENT AND COMBAT CHILD SEXUAL EXPLOITATION.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdaf1d032-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 550D 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/s1561">10 U.S.C. 1561 note</ref> prec.) <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="ydaf1f743-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Requirements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>As part of the initiative under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall carry out the following activities:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf1f744-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaf1f745-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, an on an annual basis thereafter through 2029, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the progress of the initiative, which shall include a description of specific actions that have been taken, or that are planned to be taken, to detect, combat, and stop the use of the Department of Defense information technology network to further online child sexual exploitation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf1f746-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Partnerships</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall seek to enter into partnerships and execute collaborative agreements with functional experts, including highly qualified national child protection organizations or law enforcement training centers with demonstrated expertise in the delivery of law enforcement training, to identify, investigate, and prosecute individuals engaged in online child sexual exploitation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf1f747-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Mandatory training</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall establish mandatory training for criminal investigative organizations of the Department of Defense and other appropriate personnel at military installations to ensure that the capability and capacity to investigate child sexual exploitation is continuously maintained regardless of staff turnover and relocations.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></section> <section id="d28342e21352" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stD/s535" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="535">SEC. 535. </num><heading>LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR RELOCATION OF ARMY CID SPECIAL AGENT TRAINING COURSE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaf24568-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stD/s535/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>None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2024 for the Army may be obligated or expended to relocate an Army CID special agent training course until—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf24569-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stD/s535/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaf2456a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaf2456b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plans.</p></sidenote><content>the Secretary of the Army submits to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on any plans of the Secretary to relocate an Army CID special agent training course, including an explanation of the business case for any transfer of training personnel proposed as part of such plan; and<page identifier="/us/stat/137/263">137 STAT. 263</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf2456c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stD/s535/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaf2456d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Briefing.</p></sidenote><content>the Secretary provides to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a briefing on the contents of the report specified in paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaf2456e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stD/s535/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="ydaf2456f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stD/s535/b/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The term “<term>relocate</term>”, when used with respect to an Army CID special agent training course, means the transfer of such course to a location different than the location used for such course as of the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf24570-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stD/s535/b/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The term “<term>Army CID special agent training course</term>” means a training course provided to members of the Army to prepare such members for service as special agents in the Army Criminal Investigation Division.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e21406" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stD/s536" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="536">SEC. 536. </num><heading>STUDY ON REQUIREMENT FOR UNANIMOUS VOTES FOR FINDINGS IN GENERAL AND SPECIAL COURTS-MARTIAL AND RELATED MILESTONES FOR IMPLEMENTATION.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaf29391-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stD/s536/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaf29392-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Study Required</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility and advisability of requiring unanimous votes for findings of guilty, not guilty, or not guilty only by reason of lack of mental responsibility in general and special courts-martial conducted under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch47">chapter 47 of title 10, United States Code</ref> (the Uniform Code of Military Justice).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaf29393-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stD/s536/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Use of Military Justice Experts</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall convene a group of members of the Armed Forces and civilian employees of the Department of Defense with significant expertise in military justice matters to carry out the study required under subsection (a).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaf29394-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stD/s536/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Information 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 Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf29395-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stD/s536/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>A report containing the results of the study required under subsection (a).<sidenote><p>Deadlines.</p></sidenote></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf29396-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stD/s536/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Draft legislative text</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Without regard to the contents of the report under paragraph (1), draft legislative text that would revise <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch47">chapter 47 of title 10, United States Code</ref> (the Uniform Code of Military Justice) to—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf29397-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stD/s536/c/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>require a unanimous vote of all members present in a general or special court-martial for a finding of guilty, not guilty, or not guilty only by reason of lack of mental responsibility for a specification; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf29398-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stD/s536/c/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>provide that an accused may be tried a second time for the same offense if a general or special court-martial requiring such a unanimous vote does not result in a finding of guilty, not guilty, or not guilty only by reason of lack of mental responsibility for such offense.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf29399-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stD/s536/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Milestones for implementation</inline>.—</heading><content>A description of any milestones or other requirements that would need to be met for the legislative text provided under paragraph (2) to be enacted by not later than December 31, 2027.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e21489" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stD/s537" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="537">SEC. 537. </num><heading>STUDY ON REMOVAL OF SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIM ADVOCATES FROM THE CHAIN OF COMMAND OF VICTIMS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaf2baaa-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stD/s537/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaf2baab-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determinations.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Study</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall conduct a study to determine—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf2baac-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stD/s537/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the feasibility and advisability of requiring that any Sexual Assault Victim Advocate assigned to a victim under <page identifier="/us/stat/137/264">137 STAT. 264</page> <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1565b">section 1565b of title 10, United States Code</ref>, be from outside the chain of command of the victim; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf2baad-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stD/s537/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the potential effects of such a requirement on the ability of the Armed Forces to implement sexual assault prevention and response programs.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaf2baae-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stD/s537/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 the House of Representatives a report on the results of the study conducted under subsection (a).</content></subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d28342e21533" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stE" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="E">Subtitle E—</num><heading>Accession Standards and Recruitment</heading> <section id="d28342e21538" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stE/s541" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="541">SEC. 541. </num><heading>INCREASED ACCESS TO POTENTIAL RECRUITS AT SECONDARY SCHOOLS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdaf32fdf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s503/c">Section 503(c) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf32fe0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stE/s541/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (1)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf32fe1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stE/s541/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>in subparagraph (A)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydaf32fe2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stE/s541/1/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>; and</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> a semicolon;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydaf32fe3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stE/s541/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> clause (ii) as clause (iii);</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydaf32fe4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stE/s541/1/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 clause (i) the following new clause:<quotedContent><clause class="indentDown2 fontsize10" id="ydaf32fe5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>shall provide to military recruiters access to career fairs or similar events upon a request made by military recruiters for military recruiting purposes; and”</content></clause> </quotedContent>; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydaf32fe6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stE/s541/1/A/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>in clause (iii), as redesignated by subparagraph (B), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, not later than 60 days after receiving such request,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>provide</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf32fe7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stE/s541/1/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>subparagraph (A)(ii)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subparagraph (A)(iii)</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf32fe8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stE/s541/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraph (6) as paragraph (7); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf32fe9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stE/s541/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after paragraph (5) the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaf32fea-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaf32feb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote><content>The Secretary of Defense shall submit an annual report to Congress not later than February 1 each calendar year, detailing each notification of denial of recruiting access issued under paragraph (3).”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e21647" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stE/s542" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="542">SEC. 542. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF LIMITATION ON ENLISTMENT AND INDUCTION OF PERSONS WHOSE SCORE ON THE ARMED FORCES QUALIFICATION TEST IS BELOW A PRESCRIBED LEVEL.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdaf355fc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s520/a">Section 520(a) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf355fd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stE/s542/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>The number of persons</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(1) The number of persons</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf355fe-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stE/s542/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>may not exceed 20 percent</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>may not exceed 4 percent</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf355ff-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stE/s542/3" 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 paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaf37d10-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>Upon the request of the Secretary concerned, the Secretary of Defense may authorize an armed force to increase the limitation specified in paragraph (1) to not exceed 20 percent of the total number of persons originally enlisted or inducted to serve on active duty (other than active duty for training) in such armed forced during such fiscal year. <sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaf37d11-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notification.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaf37d12-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote>The Secretary of Defense shall notify the <page identifier="/us/stat/137/265">137 STAT. 265</page> Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives not later than 30 days after using such authority.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e21710" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stE/s543" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="543">SEC. 543. </num><heading>INCREASED ACCESS TO POTENTIAL RECRUITS AT INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdaf3cb33-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s983/b">Section 983(b) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf3cb34-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stE/s543/1" 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>; or</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> a semicolon;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf3cb35-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stE/s543/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (2)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf3cb36-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stE/s543/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>to the following information pertaining</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, with respect</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf3cb37-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stE/s543/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>institution):</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>institution)—</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf3cb38-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stE/s543/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau>in subparagraph (A)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydaf3cb39-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stE/s543/2/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>Names</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>names</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydaf3cb3a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stE/s543/2/C/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaf3cb3b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>telephone listings.</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>telephone listings, which information shall be made available not later than the 60th day following the date of a request; and</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf3cb3c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stE/s543/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>in subparagraph (B), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Date</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>date</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e21808" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stE/s544" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="544">SEC. 544. </num><heading>INCREASE IN ACCESSION BONUS FOR NURSE OFFICER CANDIDATES.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdaf3cb3d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2130a/a">Section 2130a(a) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf3cb3e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stE/s544/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$20,000</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$40,000</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf3cb3f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stE/s544/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$10,000</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$20,000</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e21846" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stE/s545" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="545">SEC. 545. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaf3f250-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10">10 USC note</ref> </p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaf3f251-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 501.</p></sidenote><heading>IMPROVEMENTS TO MEDICAL STANDARDS FOR ACCESSION TO CERTAIN ARMED FORCES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaf44072-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stE/s545/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaf44073-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaf44074-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Processes.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Improvements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and once four years thereafter, the Secretary of Defense shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf44075-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stE/s545/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaf44076-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>conduct an assessment of the prescribed medical standards and medical screening processes required for the appointment of an individual as an officer, or enlistment of an individual as a member, in each covered Armed Force;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf44077-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stE/s545/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>taking into account the findings of such assessment—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf44078-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stE/s545/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="xdaf44079-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Updates.</p></sidenote><content>update such standards and processes, as may be necessary; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf4407a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stE/s545/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>take such steps as may be necessary to improve the waiver process for individuals who do not meet such prescribed medical standards; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf4407b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stE/s545/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaf4407c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote><chapeau>submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report containing, with respect to the most recently conducted assessment under paragraph (1)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf4407d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stE/s545/a/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the findings of that assessment and a description of the actions carried out pursuant to paragraph (2); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf4407e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stE/s545/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="xdaf4407f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaf44080-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>recommendations by the Secretary for any legislative action the Secretary determines necessary to further improve such standards and processes.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaf44081-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stE/s545/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 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.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/266">137 STAT. 266</page></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e21933" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stE/s546" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="546">SEC. 546. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaf44082-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s520">10 USC 520 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>FUTURE SERVICEMEMBER PREPARATORY COURSE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaf4b5b3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Requirement</inline>.—</heading><content>If the number of nonprior service enlisted personnel covered under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s520">section 520 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, exceeds 10 percent of the total number of persons originally enlisted in an Armed Force during a fiscal year, the Secretary concerned shall establish a future servicemember preparatory course within the Armed Force concerned.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaf4b5b4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Purpose</inline>.—</heading><content>The course established under subsection (a) shall be designed to improve the physical and aptitude qualifications of military recruits.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaf4b5b5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stE/s546/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaf4b5b6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Compliance.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Criteria</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each course established under this section shall comply with the following requirements:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf4b5b7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stE/s546/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Enrollment</inline>.—</heading><content>All nonprior service enlisted persons whose score on the Armed Forces Qualification Test is below the thirty-first percentile must be enrolled in the course prior to attending initial basic training.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf4b5b8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stE/s546/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Graduation requirement</inline>.—</heading><content>Prior to attending initial basic training, all enlisted persons attending the course established under this section must achieve a score on the Armed Forces Qualification Test that is at least 10 points higher than the individual’s most recent score taken prior to the individual’s date of enlistment.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf4b5b9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stE/s546/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaf4b5ba-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effect of course failure</inline>.—</heading><content>Any enlisted person who fails to achieve course graduation requirements within 180 days of enlistment shall be separated under regulations prescribed by the Secretary concerned.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaf4b5bb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stE/s546/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaf4b5bc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If a preparatory course under this section is established by the Secretary concerned, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a report on the structure and results of the course for the preceding fiscal year by December 1st of the subsequent fiscal year. The report shall include the following elements:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf4b5bd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stE/s546/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The number of individuals who attended the preparatory course.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf4b5be-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stE/s546/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The number of individuals who graduated the preparatory course.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf4b5bf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stE/s546/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The average improvement in the Armed Forces Qualification Test score for individuals who graduated from the prepatory course.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf4b5c0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stE/s546/d/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Any other matter the Secretary determines relevant.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaf4b5c1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stE/s546/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>The requirements of this section shall expire on September 30th, 2028.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e22049" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stE/s547" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="547">SEC. 547. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaf4dcd2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10">10 USC note</ref> </p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaf4dcd3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 501.</p></sidenote><heading>PILOT PROGRAM ON CARDIAC SCREENINGS FOR MILITARY ACCESSIONS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaf55204-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stE/s547/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaf55205-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than September 30, 2024, the Secretary of Defense shall carry out a pilot program to provide an electrocardiogram to individuals who undergo military accession screenings. Each such electrocardiogram shall be provided—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf55206-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stE/s547/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>on a mandatory basis;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf55207-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stE/s547/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>at no cost to the recipient; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf55208-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stE/s547/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>in a facility of the Department of Defense or by a member or employee of the military health system.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaf55209-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Purposes</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out the pilot program, the Secretary shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf5520a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stE/s547/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaf5520b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaf5520c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Costs.</p></sidenote><content>determine the costs (including protocols and personnel and equipment for each location where the Secretary carries <page identifier="/us/stat/137/267">137 STAT. 267</page> out the pilot program) and benefits to the Department of providing an electrocardiogram to every individual who undergoes a military accession screening;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf5520d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stE/s547/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaf5520e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Processes.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaf5520f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>develop and implement appropriate processes to assess the long-term impacts of electrocardiogram results on military service; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf55210-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stE/s547/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaf55211-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><content>consult with experts in cardiology to develop appropriate clinical practice guidelines for cardiac screenings, diagnosis, and treatment.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaf55212-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stE/s547/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaf55213-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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 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="ydaf55214-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stE/s547/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>The results of all electrocardiograms provided to individuals under the pilot program—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf55215-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stE/s547/c/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>disaggregated by Armed Force, race, and gender; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf55216-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stE/s547/c/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>without any personally identifiable information.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf55217-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stE/s547/c/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 provided under the pilot program, disaggregated by Armed Force, race, and gender.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf55218-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stE/s547/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The number of individuals, if any, who were disqualified from accession based solely on the result of an electrocardiogram provided under the pilot program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf55219-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stE/s547/c/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaf5521a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Costs.</p></sidenote><content>The cost of carrying out the pilot program.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaf5521b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Termination</inline>.—</heading><content>The pilot program shall terminate after three years after its implementation.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e22183" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stE/s548" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="548">SEC. 548. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaf5792c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s503">10 USC 503 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>COMMUNITY COLLEGE ENLISTED TRAINING CORPS DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaf5ee5d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Demonstration Program</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf5ee5e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stE/s548/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaf5ee5f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than August 1, 2025, the Secretary concerned shall establish within each military department an Enlisted Training Corps demonstration program for the purpose of introducing students to the military, and preparing selected students for enlisted service in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Space Force.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf5ee60-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stE/s548/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Location</inline>.—</heading><content>Demonstration programs established under this section shall be located at a community or junior college. No program may be established at a military college or military junior college as defined for purposes of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2107a">section 2107a of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaf5ee61-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Eligibility for Membership</inline>.—</heading><content>To be eligible for membership in a program under this section, a person must be a student at an institution where a unit of the Enlisted Training Corps is located.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaf5ee62-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Instructors</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary concerned may assign as an instructor for a unit established under this section an individual eligible to serve as an instructor under section 2111 or <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2031">section 2031 of title 10, United States Code</ref>. Instructors who are not currently members on active duty shall be paid in a manner consistent with <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2031">section 2031 of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaf5ee63-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Financial Assistance</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the military department concerned may provide financial assistance to persons enrolled in a unit of the Enlisted Training Corps in exchange for an agreement in writing that the person enlist in the active <page identifier="/us/stat/137/268">137 STAT. 268</page> component of the military department concerned upon graduation or disenrollment from the community college. Financial assistance provided under this subsection may include tuition, living expenses, stipend, or other payment.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaf5ee64-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stE/s548/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Curriculum</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary concerned shall ensure that any programs created under this section include as part of the curriculum the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf5ee65-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stE/s548/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>An introduction to the benefits of military service.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf5ee66-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stE/s548/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Military history.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf5ee67-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stE/s548/e/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Military customs and courtesies.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf5ee68-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stE/s548/e/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Physical fitness requirements.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf5ee69-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stE/s548/e/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>Instruction on ethical behavior and decision making.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaf5ee6a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stE/s548/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reporting Requirement</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter until the date specified by subsection (g), the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the status of the demonstration program required by this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaf5ee6b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stE/s548/g" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Sunset</inline>.—</heading><content>The requirements of this provision shall sunset on September 30, 2030.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e22318" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stE/s549" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="549">SEC. 549. </num><heading>ANNUAL BRIEFINGS ON MILITARY RECRUITMENT PRACTICES IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY COLLEGES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaf63c8c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stE/s549/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaf63c8d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaf63c8e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefings Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than December 31, 2024, and on an annual basis thereafter through December 31, 2028, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a briefing on military recruitment practices carried out in public secondary schools and community colleges during the calendar year preceding the date of the briefing.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaf63c8f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stE/s549/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, with respect to the year covered by the briefing, the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf63c90-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stE/s549/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Identification of the public secondary schools and community colleges visited by military recruiters.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf63c91-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stE/s549/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Identification of the number of recruits obtained from such schools and colleges.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf63c92-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stE/s549/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaf663a3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Demographic </p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaf663a4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">analysis.</p></sidenote><content>A demographic analysis of such recruits, including analysis of the race, ethnicity, and gender of such recruits.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaf663a5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stE/s549/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Disaggregation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The information required under each of a paragraphs (1) through (3) of subsection (b) shall be set forth separately—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf663a6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stE/s549/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by ZIP code, in the case of information concerning community colleges; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf663a7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stE/s549/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by local educational agency, in the case information concerning public secondary schools.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaf663a8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the terms “local educational agency” and “secondary school” have the meanings given those terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (<ref href="/us/usc/t20/s7801">20 U.S.C. 7801</ref>).<page identifier="/us/stat/137/269">137 STAT. 269</page></content></subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d28342e22401" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stF" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="F">Subtitle F—</num><heading>Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps</heading> <section id="d28342e22406" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stF/s551" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="551">SEC. 551. </num><heading>EXPANSION OF JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICERS’ TRAINING CORPS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdaf68ab9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2031">Section 2031 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf68aba-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stF/s551/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a)(1)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf68abb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stF/s551/1/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 President shall promulgate</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>The Secretary of Defense shall promulgate</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf68abc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stF/s551/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>maintained, and shall provide</quotedText>” and all that follows through the period at the end and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>maintained.</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf68abd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stF/s551/2" 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="ydaf6b1ce-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i)</num><paragraph class="inline" id="ydaf6b1cf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The Secretary of Defense shall establish and support not fewer than 3,400, and not more than 4,000, units of the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaf6b1d0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>The requirement under paragraph (1) shall not apply—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf6b1d1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>if the Secretary fails to receive an adequate number of requests for Junior Reserve Officer’s Training Corps units by public and private secondary educational institutions; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf6b1d2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaf6b1d3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>during a time of national emergency when the Secretaries of the military departments determine that funding must be allocated elsewhere.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e22486" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stF/s552" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="552">SEC. 552. </num><heading>REQUIREMENT FOR MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING ADDRESSING CERTAIN MATTERS PERTAINING TO UNITS OF THE JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICERS’ TRAINING CORPS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdaf72704-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2031/b">Section 2031(b) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf72705-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stF/s552/1" 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 (5) as subparagraphs (A) through (E);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf72706-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stF/s552/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(1)</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>(b)</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf72707-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stF/s552/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>in subparagraph (A), as redesignated by paragraph (1)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf72708-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stF/s552/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(A)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(i)</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf72709-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stF/s552/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(B)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(ii)</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf7270a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stF/s552/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>in subparagraph (E), as so redesignated, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>as may be established by the Secretary of the military department concerned</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>as the Secretary of the military department concerned prescribes in the memorandum of understanding required under paragraph (2).</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf7270b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stF/s552/5" 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 new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydaf7752c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaf7752d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Regulations.</p></sidenote><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall prescribe in regulations a memorandum of understanding to be signed by the Secretary of the military department concerned and each institution operating a unit under this section. The<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaf7752e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Processes.</p></sidenote> memorandum shall be standardized to the extent practicable and include the following elements:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf7752f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaf77530-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notification.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaf77531-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><content>A requirement that an institution notify the Secretary of the military department concerned of allegations of misconduct (including sexual misconduct and harassment) against an instructor who is receiving retired or other pay, not later than 48 hours after such institution learns of such allegations.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf77532-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>A process by which the Secretary of the military department concerned certifies an instructor, including the <page identifier="/us/stat/137/270">137 STAT. 270</page> conduct of appropriate background checks by such Secretary and the institution concerned.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf77533-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaf77534-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Expiration date.</p></sidenote><content>A process by which the Secretary of the military department concerned shall conduct oversight of instructors certified by such Secretary, including a requirement that such certification shall expire after not more than five years.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf77535-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaf77536-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Inspection.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaf77537-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaf77538-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p></sidenote><content>Processes by which such institution’s program will be inspected by the military department concerned prior to establishment of a new unit, or not less often than once every four years in the case of units existing as of January 1, 2024, staggered as the Secretary determines appropriate.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf77539-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaf7753a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Certification.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaf7753b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaf7753c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Applicability.</p></sidenote><chapeau>A requirement that each institution certifies it—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydaf7753d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>has created a process for students to report violations of their rights under title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (<ref href="/us/usc/t20/s1681/etseq">20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.</ref>), as applicable, and title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s2000d/etseq">42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq.</ref>), including the rights of students to not be subject to discrimination or subject to retaliation for reporting a violation of those laws, if such laws apply to the public or private institution;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydaf7753e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaf7753f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Policies.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaf77540-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notification.</p></sidenote><content>has implemented policies ensuring students and instructors are notified of those rights, as well as the process for reporting violations of those rights, including information on available mandatory reporters, if such laws apply to the institution;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydaf77541-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>has implemented annual training to inform students of methods to prevent, respond to, and report sexual assault and harassment;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydaf77542-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>agrees to report all allegations of violations described in this subparagraph to the military department concerned and, if subject to the jurisdiction of the Department of Education, the Office of Civil Rights of the Department of Education not less often than annually;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydaf77543-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">“(v) </num><content>has developed processes to ensure that each student enrolled in a unit under this section has done so voluntarily; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydaf77544-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vi">“(vi) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaf77545-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Data.</p></sidenote><content>agrees to provide the data necessary to compile the report required under subsection (i).”</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e22681" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stF/s553" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="553">SEC. 553. </num><heading>JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICERS’ TRAINING CORPS ADMINISTRATOR AND INSTRUCTOR COMPENSATION.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaf7c366-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2031">Section 2031 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as amended by sections 551 and 552, is further amended—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf7c367-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stF/s553/a/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> subsection (d) to read as follows:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaf81188-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d)</num><paragraph class="inline" id="ydaf81189-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>Instead of, or in addition to, detailing officers and noncommissioned officers on active duty under subsection (c)(1), the Secretary of the military department concerned may authorize qualified institutions to employ, as administrators and instructors in the program—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf8118a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>retired officers and noncommissioned officers whose qualifications are approved by the Secretary and the institution concerned and who request such employment;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf8118b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaf8118c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time periods.</p></sidenote><content>officers and noncommissioned officers who are separated with an honorable discharge within the past 5 years <page identifier="/us/stat/137/271">137 STAT. 271</page> with at least 8 years of service and are approved by the Secretary and the institution concerned and who request such employment; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf8118d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>officers and noncommissioned officers who are active participating members of the selected reserve at the time of application, for purposes of section 101(d) of this title, and have not yet reached retirement eligibility and are approved by the Secretary and the institution concerned and who request such employment.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaf8118e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaf8118f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Payments.</p></sidenote><chapeau>Employment under this subsection shall be subject to the following conditions:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf81190-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>The Secretary concerned shall pay to the institution an amount equal to one-half of the Department’s prescribed JROTC Standardized Instructor Pay Scale amount paid to the member by the institution for any period.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf81191-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaf81192-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><chapeau>The Secretary concerned may pay to the institution more than one-half of the amount paid to the member by the institution if (as determined by the Secretary)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydaf81193-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>the institution is in an educationally and economically deprived area; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydaf81194-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the Secretary determines that such action is in the national interest.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf81195-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>Payments by the Secretary concerned under this subsection shall be made from funds appropriated for that purpose.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf81196-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>The Secretary concerned may require successful applicants to transfer to the Individual Ready Reserve.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf81197-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stF/s553/a/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> subsections (e) and (f); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf81198-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stF/s553/a/3" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsections (g) and (h) as subsections (e) and (f), respectively.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaf81199-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stF/s553/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaf8119a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2031">10 USC 2031 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Treatment of Current Administrators and Instructors</inline>.—</heading><content>An administrator or instructor employed under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2031">section 2031 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, on the date of enactment of this section shall not be subject to a reduction in total compensation as a result of such enactment.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e22817" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stF/s554" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="554">SEC. 554. </num><heading>PROHIBITION OF ESTABLISHMENT OR MAINTENANCE OF A UNIT OF THE JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICERS’ TRAINING CORPS AT AN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION OWNED, OPERATED, OR CONTROLLED BY THE CHINESE COMMUNIST PARTY.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdaf838ab-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2031">Section 2031 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as amended by sections 551, 552, and 553, is further amended by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaf85fbc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">“(g) </num><chapeau>No unit may be established or maintained at an educational institution that is owned, operated, or controlled by a person that—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf85fbd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>is the People’s Republic of China;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf85fbe-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>is a member of the Chinese Communist Party;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf85fbf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>is a member of the People’s Liberation Army;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf85fc0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>is identified by the Secretary of Defense under section 1260H(a) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<ref href="/us/usc/t10/s113">10 U.S.C. 113 note</ref>) as a Chinese military company;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf85fc1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>is included in the Non-SDN Chinese Military-Industrial Complex Companies List published by the Department of the Treasury; or<page identifier="/us/stat/137/272">137 STAT. 272</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf85fc2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><content>is owned by or controlled by or is an agency or instrumentality of any person described in paragraphs (1) through (5).”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></section> <section id="d28342e22877" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stF/s555" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="555">SEC. 555. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaf85fc3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time periods.</p></sidenote><heading>ENFORCEMENT OF PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICERS’ TRAINING CORPS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaf886d4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stF/s555/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="xdaf886d5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Penalties.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2031">Section 2031 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as amended by sections 551 through 554, is further amended by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaf8ade6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="h">“(h)</num><paragraph class="inline" id="ydaf8ade7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The Secretary of Defense may suspend or place on probation a unit of the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps that fails to comply with the provisions of the memorandum of understanding required pursuant to subsection (b) or any other requirement of this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaf8ade8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>A unit may be placed on probation under paragraph (1) for a period of up to three years.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaf8ade9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaf8adea-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>A unit may be suspended under paragraph (1) if, after the three-year probationary period, such unit remains out of compliance with the requirements of this section and the Secretary of the military department concerned determines that such suspension is necessary to mitigate program deficiencies or to protect the safety of program participants.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaf8adeb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stF/s555/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Reports</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for four years, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report including information on—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf8adec-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stF/s555/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>any units of the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps suspended or placed on probation pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2031/i">section 2031(i) of title 10, United States Code</ref> (as added by subsection (a)), in the year covered by the report; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf8aded-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stF/s555/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>with respect any unit that is reinstated after previously being suspended or placed on probation pursuant to such section, justification for the reinstatement of such unit.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e22950" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stF/s556" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="556">SEC. 556. </num><heading>ANNUAL REPORT ON ALLEGATIONS OF SEXUAL MISCONDUCT IN JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICERS’ TRAINING CORPS PROGRAMS.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdaf8d4fe-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2031">Section 2031 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as amended by sections 551 through 555, is further amended, by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaf9231f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i)</num><paragraph class="inline" id="ydaf92320-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaf92321-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>Not later than March 31, 2024, and annually thereafter through March 31, 2029, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, and sex discrimination in Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps programs during the preceding year.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaf92322-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>Each report required under paragraph (1) shall set forth the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf94a33-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>The number of reported allegations of violations under title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (<ref href="/us/usc/t20/s1681/etseq">20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.</ref>) in school-affiliated Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps programs, including—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydaf94a34-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>the number of such reported allegations that were investigated;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydaf94a35-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the outcome of those investigations; and<page identifier="/us/stat/137/273">137 STAT. 273</page></content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydaf94a36-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>the number of such reported allegations by State, the District of Columbia, or overseas location where these reports occurred.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf94a37-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>The number of reports that the Department of Defense or armed forces have received during the reporting period involving allegations of acts of violence, including sexual abuse or harassment, by instructors against students in Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps programs, including—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydaf94a38-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>the offense involved;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydaf94a39-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the armed force involved;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydaf94a3a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>the number of instructors and number of allegations each instructor received;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydaf94a3b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>the number of reports of sexual misconduct and harassment that have been investigated;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydaf94a3c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">“(v) </num><content>the number of reports or investigations that have led to the removal of an instructor from a Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydaf94a3d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vi">“(vi) </num><content>the number of such reported allegations by State, the District of Columbia, or overseas location where these reports occurred.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf94a3e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>Any steps the Department of Defense has taken to mitigate sexual misconduct and harassment in Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps programs during the preceding year.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaf94a3f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>Each report required under paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form and may not be designated as controlled unclassified information.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaf94a40-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaf94a41-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Compliance.</p></sidenote><content>The Secretary shall annually report to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives regarding compliance with this subsection by the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps programs, including an up-to-date report on the Secretary’s monitoring of such compliance.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d28342e23065" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stG" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="G">Subtitle G—</num><heading>Member Education</heading> <section id="d28342e23070" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stG/s561" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="561">SEC. 561. </num><heading>SERVICE ACADEMIES: NUMBERS OF NOMINATIONS BY MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AND APPOINTMENTS BY THE SECRETARIES OF THE MILITARY DEPARTMENTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaf99862-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stG/s561/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><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s7442">Section 7442 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf99863-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stG/s561/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (a), in the matter following paragraph (10), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>10 persons</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>15 persons</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf99864-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stG/s561/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (b)(5), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>150</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>200</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaf99865-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stG/s561/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><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s8454">Section 8454 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf99866-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stG/s561/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (a), in the matter following paragraph (10), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>10 persons</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>15 persons</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf99867-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stG/s561/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (b)(5), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>150</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>200</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaf99868-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stG/s561/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><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9442">Section 9442 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf99869-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stG/s561/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (a), in the matter following paragraph (10), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>10 persons</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>15 persons</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaf9986a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stG/s561/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (b)(5), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>150</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>200</quotedText>”.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/274">137 STAT. 274</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaf9986b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stG/s561/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaf9986c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s7442">10 USC 7442 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Applicability</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by this section shall apply to nominations of candidates and appointments to the Service Academies (as such term is defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s347">section 347 of title 10, United States Code</ref>) for classes entering such Service Academies beginning with the 2025-2026 academic year.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e23212" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stG/s562" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="562">SEC. 562. </num><heading>INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF NOMINEES FROM GUAM TO THE SERVICE ACADEMIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaf9bf7d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">United States Military Academy</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s7442">Section 7442 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as amended by section 561, is further amended, in subsection (a)(8), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Four</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Five</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaf9bf7e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stG/s562/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/s8454">Section 8454 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as amended by section 561, is further amended, in subsection (a)(8), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Four</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Five</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaf9e68f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stG/s562/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/s9442">Section 9442 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as amended by section 561, is further amended, in subsection (a)(8), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Four</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Five</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e23271" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stG/s563" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="563">SEC. 563. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaf9e690-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Requirement.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaf9e691-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s7446">10 USC 7446 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>CONSIDERATION OF STANDARDIZED TEST SCORES IN MILITARY SERVICE ACADEMY APPLICATION PROCESS.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that the United States Military Academy, the United States Naval Academy, and the United States Air Force Academy require the submission and consideration of standardized test scores as part of the application process.</content></section> <section id="d28342e23285" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stG/s564" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="564">SEC. 564. </num><heading>SERVICE ACADEMY PROFESSIONAL SPORTS PATHWAY REPORT AND LEGISLATIVE PROPOSAL REQUIRED.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydafa5bc2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stG/s564/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Legislative Proposal</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than March 1, 2024, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report including the following elements:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydafa5bc3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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="xdafa5bc4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time periods.</p></sidenote><chapeau>A legislative proposal that would—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydafa5bc5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stG/s564/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="xdafa5bc6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Update.</p></sidenote><content>update and clarify the legislative framework related to the ability of Service Academy graduates to pursue employment as a professional athlete prior to serving at least 5 years on active duty; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydafa5bc7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stG/s564/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>retain the existing requirement that all Service Academy graduates must serve for 2 years on active duty before affiliating with the reserves to pursue employment as a professional athlete.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydafa5bc8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stG/s564/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>A description of amendments to current law that would be necessary to implement the legislative proposal described under paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydafa5bc9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stG/s564/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdafa5bca-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s7448">10 USC 7448 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report Required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than March 1, 2024, and annually thereafter, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report that includes the following information:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydafa5bcb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stG/s564/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The name, covered Armed Force, and sport of each Service Academy graduate released or deferred from active service in order to participate in professional sports.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydafa5bcc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stG/s564/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>A description of the sports career progress of each participant, such as drafted, signed, released, or returned to service in a covered Armed Force.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/275">137 STAT. 275</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydafa5bcd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stG/s564/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdafa5bce-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Summary.</p></sidenote><content>A summary by participant of marketing strategy and recruiting related activities conducted.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydafa5bcf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stG/s564/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdafa5bd0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdafa5bd1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>A description by participant of the assessments conducted by the military services to determine the recruiting value associated with approved releases from active duty.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydafa5bd2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stG/s564/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>The current status of each participant, including, as appropriate, affiliated franchise.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydafa5bd3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydafa5bd4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stG/s564/c/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The term “<term>covered Armed Force</term>” means the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Space Force.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydafa5bd5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stG/s564/c/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The term “<term>Service Academy</term>” has the meaning given such term in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s347">section 347 of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e23400" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stG/s565" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="565">SEC. 565. </num><heading>BRIEFING ON INCLUSION OF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROGRAMS AT CERTAIN INSTITUTIONS OF PROFESSIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdafa81e6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Not<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdafa81e7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote> later than April 1, 2024, the President of the National Defense University, the Commandant of the United States Army Command and General Staff College, the Commandant of the Army War College, the President of the Naval War College, and the Commander of the Air University shall each provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a briefing on—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydafa81e8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stG/s565/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdafa81e9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdafa81ea-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>the current requirements and outcomes for wargaming and force structure recommendations resulting from activities conducted under existing advanced research programs; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydafa81eb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stG/s565/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the feasibility and advisability of establishing a permanent advanced research program at the institution of professional military education concerned.</content></paragraph> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d28342e23427" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stH" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="H">Subtitle H—</num><heading>Member Training and Transition</heading> <section id="d28342e23432" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stH/s571" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="571">SEC. 571. </num><heading>AMENDMENTS TO PATHWAYS FOR COUNSELING IN THE TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdafaa8fc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1142/c/1">Section 1142(c)(1) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydafaa8fd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stH/s571/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subparagraph (E), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Disability</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Potential or confirmed disability</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydafaa8fe-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stH/s571/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subparagraph (F), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Character</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Potential or confirmed character</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e23469" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stH/s572" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="572">SEC. 572. </num><heading>SKILLBRIDGE: STAFFING; BUDGETING; OUTREACH; REPORT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydafb1e2f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stH/s572/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/s1143/e">Section 1143(e) of title 10, United States Code</ref> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydafb1e30-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stH/s572/a/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="ydafb1e31-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stH/s572/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><headingText class="smallCaps">(a)</headingText></quotedText>” before “<quotedText>The Secretary concerned</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydafb1e32-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stH/s572/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 subparagraph:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentDown2 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydafb4543-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>The Secretary of a military department shall carry out one or more programs under this subsection.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydafb4544-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stH/s572/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraphs (3) and (4) as paragraphs (5) and (6), respectively; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydafb4545-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stH/s572/a/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 (2) the following new paragraphs:<page identifier="/us/stat/137/276">137 STAT. 276</page> <quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydafb6c56-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau>To carry out this subsection, the Secretary concerned shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydafb6c57-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>assign not fewer than two full-time equivalent positions; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydafb6c58-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdafb6c59-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Funding plans.</p></sidenote><content>develop for each fiscal year a funding plan that includes funding lines across the future-years defense program under section 221 of this title.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydafb6c5a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><chapeau>For any program under this subsection, the Secretary concerned shall, on an annual basis—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydafb6c5b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>circulate, to members serving on active duty under the jurisdiction of such Secretary concerned, information about the program (including eligibility requirements and the application process); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydafb6c5c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>conduct outreach to inform potential employers about Skillbridge, participating members, and how the program operates, and to increase the number of, and types of, employers that hire program participants.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydafb6c5d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stH/s572/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">GAO Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than July 1, 2024, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a report regarding Skillbridge. Such report shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydafb6c5e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stH/s572/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The extent to which members of the Armed Forces have participated in the Skillbridge program, including the characteristics of such personnel and completed internships.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydafb6c5f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stH/s572/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdafb6c60-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Processes.</p></sidenote><content>The process by which the Secretary of Defense determines that a member of the Armed Forces is eligible to participate in Skillbridge.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydafb6c61-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stH/s572/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The extent to which the process described in paragraph (2) and guidance prescribed by the Secretary regarding Skillbridge incorporate relevant Federal ethics rules regarding internships.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydafb6c62-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stH/s572/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdafb6c63-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time periods.</p></sidenote><content>The number of members, disaggregated by rank, who participated in Skillbridge in each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydafb6c64-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stH/s572/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>The number of members described in paragraph (4) who received full-time offers of employment from the participating employer upon completion of an internship under Skillbridge.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydafb6c65-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stH/s572/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>Any other information the Comptroller General determines appropriate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e23624" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stH/s573" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="573">SEC. 573. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF TROOPS-TO-TEACHERS PROGRAM TO THE JOB CORPS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdafbba86-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <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="ydafbba87-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stH/s573/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydafbba88-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stH/s573/1/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="ydafbba89-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stH/s573/1/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>in subparagraph (A)(ii), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>; or</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> a semicolon;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydafbba8a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stH/s573/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>in subparagraph (B), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the period at the end and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>; or</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydafbba8b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stH/s573/1/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="ydafbe19c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>a Job Corps center as defined in section 147 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t29/s3197">29 U.S.C. 3197</ref>).”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydafbe19d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stH/s573/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (3)—<page identifier="/us/stat/137/277">137 STAT. 277</page></chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydafbe19e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stH/s573/1/B/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> “<quotedText>; or</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> a semicolon;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydafbe19f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stH/s573/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </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></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydafbe1a0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stH/s573/1/B/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="ydafbe1a1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>a Job Corps center as defined in section 147 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t29/s3197">29 U.S.C. 3197</ref>).”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>;</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydafbe1a2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stH/s573/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (d)(4)(A)(ii), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or Job Corps centers</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>secondary schools</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydafbe1a3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stH/s573/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>in subsection (e)(2)(E), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or Job Corps center</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>secondary school</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e23761" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stH/s574" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="574">SEC. 574. </num><heading>TROOPS-TO-TEACHERS PROGRAM: EXPANSION; EXTENSION.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdafc08b4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1154">Section 1154 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as amended by section 573, is further amended—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydafc08b5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stH/s574/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (b)(2)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydafc08b6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stH/s574/1/A" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in subparagraph (A)(ii), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>; and</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> a semicolon;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydafc08b7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stH/s574/1/B" role="instruction" 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> the period at the end and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>; and</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydafc08b8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stH/s574/1/C" role="instruction" 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="ydafc08b9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>as administrators and instructors of the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps under section 2031(d) of this title.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydafc08ba-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stH/s574/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (k), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2025</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2027</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e23829" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stH/s575" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="575">SEC. 575. </num><heading>LANGUAGE TRAINING CENTERS FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES AND CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdafc7deb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 529 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/s2001">10 U.S.C. 2001 note</ref> prec.) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydafc7dec-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stH/s575/1" 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 carry out a program</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>shall carry out a program</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydafc7ded-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stH/s575/2" 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);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydafc7dee-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stH/s575/3" 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="ydafc7def-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdafc7df0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Grants.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Contract Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense may enter into one or more contracts, cooperative agreements, or grants with private national organizations having an expertise in foreign languages, area studies, and other international fields, for the awarding of grants to accredited universities, senior military colleges, or other similar institutions of higher education to establish and maintain language training centers authorized by subsection (a).”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydafc7df1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stH/s575/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>in subsection (f), as redesignated by paragraph (2)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydafc7df2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stH/s575/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>one year after the date of the establishment of the program authorized by subsection (a)</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 2024</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydafc7df3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stH/s575/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>report on the program</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>report on the Language Training Center program</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydafc7df4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stH/s575/4/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraph (4) as paragraph (5);<page identifier="/us/stat/137/278">137 STAT. 278</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydafc7df5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stH/s575/4/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after paragraph (3) the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="ydafca506-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdafca507-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdafca508-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of the resources required to carry out the Language Training Center program by year through fiscal year 2027.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydafca509-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stH/s575/4/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>in paragraph (5), as redesignated by subparagraph (C), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>A recommendation whether the program should be continued and, if so, recommendations as to any modifications of the program</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Recommendations as to any modifications to the Language Training Center program</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e23962" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stH/s576" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="576">SEC. 576. </num><heading>PROHIBITION ON USE OF FEDERAL FUNDS TO ENDORSE CRITICAL RACE THEORY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydafccc1a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stH/s576/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>No funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act may be used to endorse critical race theory—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydafccc1b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stH/s576/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>at an academic institution operated by the Department of Defense;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydafccc1c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stH/s576/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in training provided to a member of the Armed Forces; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydafccc1d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stH/s576/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>in professional military education.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydafccc1e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stH/s576/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Protection of Academic Freedom</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this section shall be construed to supersede the institutional autonomy or academic freedom of instructors involved in the selection of textbooks, supplemental materials, or other classroom materials, or in the preparation or presentation of classroom instruction or lectures.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydafccc1f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stH/s576/c" role="definitions" 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>In this section, the term “<term>critical race theory</term>” means the theory that individuals, by virtue of race, ethnicity, color, or national origin, bear collective guilt and are inherently responsible for actions committed in the past by other individuals of such race, ethnicity, color, or national origin.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e24009" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stH/s577" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="577">SEC. 577. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdafccc20-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdafccc21-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s7013">10 USC 7013 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>INCREASED FITNESS STANDARDS FOR ARMY CLOSE COMBAT FORCE MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydafd6862-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stH/s577/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Implementation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army shall implement increased minimum fitness standards as part of the Army Combat Fitness Test for all soldiers of the following military occupational specialties or areas of concentration:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydafd6863-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stH/s577/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>11A.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydafd6864-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stH/s577/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>11B.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydafd6865-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stH/s577/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>11C.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydafd6866-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stH/s577/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>11Z.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydafd6867-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stH/s577/a/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>12A.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydafd6868-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stH/s577/a/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>12B.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydafd6869-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stH/s577/a/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>13A.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydafd686a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stH/s577/a/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><content>13F.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydafd686b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stH/s577/a/9" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">(9) </num><content>18A.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydafd686c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stH/s577/a/10" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="10">(10) </num><content>18B.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydafd686d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stH/s577/a/11" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="11">(11) </num><content>18C.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydafd686e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stH/s577/a/12" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="12">(12) </num><content>18D.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydafd686f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stH/s577/a/13" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="13">(13) </num><content>18E.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydafd6870-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stH/s577/a/14" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="14">(14) </num><content>18F.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydafd6871-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stH/s577/a/15" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="15">(15) </num><content>18Z.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydafd6872-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stH/s577/a/16" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="16">(16) </num><content>19A.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydafd6873-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stH/s577/a/17" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="17">(17) </num><content>19C.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydafd6874-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stH/s577/a/18" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="18">(18) </num><content>19D.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/279">137 STAT. 279</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydafd6875-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stH/s577/a/19" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="19">(19) </num><content>19K.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydafd6876-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stH/s577/a/20" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="20">(20) </num><content>19Z.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydafd6877-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stH/s577/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><content>Not later than 365 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army provide a briefing to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives describing the methodology used to establish standards under subsection (a).</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e24145" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stH/s578" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="578">SEC. 578. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdafd6878-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading>PUBLICATION OF TRAINING MATERIALS OF THE DEFENSE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Not later than September 30, 2024, the Secretary of Defense shall publish all materials created by the Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute for the purpose of training members of the Armed Forces on the website of such Institute.</content></section> <section id="d28342e24155" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stH/s579" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="579">SEC. 579. </num><heading>PROHIBITION ON FEDERAL FUNDS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE COUNTERING EXTREMISM WORK GROUP.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  No funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act may be used to fund the Department of Defense Countering Extremism Working Group established by the Secretary of Defense memorandum on April 9, 2021.</content></section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d28342e24163" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stI" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="I">Subtitle I—</num><heading>Family Programs, Child Care, and Dependent Education</heading> <section id="d28342e24168" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stI/s581" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="581">SEC. 581. </num><heading>NON-MEDICAL COUNSELING SERVICES FOR MILITARY FAMILIES.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdafdb699-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1781">Section 1781 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="ydafdddaa-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Non-medical Counseling Services</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="ydafdddab-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>In carrying out its duties under subsection (b), the Office may coordinate programs and activities to provide non-medical counseling services to military families through the Department of Defense Military and Family Life Counseling Program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydafdddac-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>A mental health care professional described in paragraph (3) may provide non-medical counseling services at any location in a State, the District of Columbia, or a territory or possession of the United States, without regard to where the professional or recipient of such services is located or delivery of such services is provided (including face-to-face and telehealth), if the provision of such services is within the scope of the authorized Federal duties of the professional.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydafe04bd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau>A non-medical mental health professional described in this subsection is a person who is—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydafe04be-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>a currently licensed mental health care provider who holds a license that is—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydafe04bf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>issued by a State, the District of Columbia, or a territory or possession of the United States; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydafe04c0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>recognized by the Secretary of Defense as an appropriate license for the provision of non-medical counseling services;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydafe04c1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>a member of the armed forces, a civilian employee of the Department of Defense, or a contractor designated by the Secretary; and<page identifier="/us/stat/137/280">137 STAT. 280</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydafe04c2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>performing authorized duties for the Department of Defense under a program or activity referred to in paragraph (1).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydafe04c3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdafe04c4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Termination date.</p></sidenote><content>The authority under this subsection shall terminate three years after the date of the enactment of this subsection.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydafe04c5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdafe04c6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Definition.</p></sidenote><content>In this subsection, the term ‘<term>non-medical counseling services</term>’ means mental health care services that are non-clinical, short-term and solution focused, and address topics related to personal growth, development, and positive functioning.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></section> <section id="d28342e24254" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stI/s582" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="582">SEC. 582. </num><heading>INCREASE IN THE TARGET FUNDING LEVEL FOR MILITARY CHILD CARE.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1791">Section 1791 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>, in subsection (a), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>115 percent of</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>not less than</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d28342e24270" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stI/s583" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="583">SEC. 583. </num><heading>MODIFICATIONS TO ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCIES THAT BENEFIT DEPENDENTS OF MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES WITH ENROLLMENT CHANGES DUE TO BASE CLOSURES, FORCE STRUCTURE CHANGES, OR FORCE RELOCATIONS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydafe79f7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stI/s583/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 575 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/263">Public Law 117–263</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t20/s7703d">20 U.S.C. 7703d</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydafe79f8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stI/s583/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="ydafe79f9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stI/s583/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> “<quotedText>year, the local educational agency</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>(as determined</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>year, the local educational agency had (as determined</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydafe79fa-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stI/s583/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> paragraph (2);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydafe79fb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stI/s583/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 by moving such paragraphs, as so redesignated, two ems to the left; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydafe79fc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stI/s583/a/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>in paragraph (2), as redesignated by subparagraph (C), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>; or</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> a period;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydafe79fd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stI/s583/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 (h); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydafe79fe-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stI/s583/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsections (i) and (j) as subsections (h) and (i), respectively.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydafe79ff-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stI/s583/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdafe7a00-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing Required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than March 1, 2024, the Director of the Department of Defense Education Activity shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a briefing on—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydafe7a01-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stI/s583/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>any additional authorities that would be helpful to the Activity in its efforts to better support local educational agencies; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydafe7a02-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stI/s583/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the amounts and types of any financial assistance provided to local educational agencies under section 575 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/263">Public Law 117–263</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t20/s7703d">20 U.S.C. 7703d</ref>) as of the date of the briefing.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e24388" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stI/s584" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="584">SEC. 584. </num><heading>CERTAIN ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCIES THAT BENEFIT DEPENDENTS OF MILITARY AND CIVILIAN PERSONNEL.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydafec823-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">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="ydafec824-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Assistance to schools with significant numbers of military dependent students</inline>.—</heading><content>Of the amount authorized <page identifier="/us/stat/137/281">137 STAT. 281</page> to be appropriated for fiscal year 2024 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) 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="ydafec825-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stI/s584/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="ydafec826-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stI/s584/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdafec827-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Payments.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Impact Aid for Children With Severe Disabilities</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydafec828-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stI/s584/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 2024 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="ydafeef39-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stI/s584/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 2024 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="ydafeef3a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stI/s584/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdafeef3b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdafeef3c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdafeef3d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than March 31, 2024, the Secretary shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a briefing on the Secretary’s evaluation of each local educational agency with higher concentrations of military children with severe disabilities and the subsequent determination of the Secretary with respect to the amounts of impact aid each such agency shall receive.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e24489" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stI/s585" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="585">SEC. 585. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdafeef3e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10">10 USC note</ref> </p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdafeef3f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 1791.</p></sidenote><heading>OUTREACH CAMPAIGN RELATING TO WAITING LISTS FOR MILITARY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS; ANNUAL BRIEFING.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaff6470-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stI/s585/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaff6471-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretaries of the military departments, shall develop a campaign to conduct outreach, not less than once every six months, to inform individuals eligible for child care services under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch88">chapter 88 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, including child care employees—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaff6472-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stI/s585/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>how to—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaff6473-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stI/s585/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>join a waiting list for child care services at a military child development center; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaff6474-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stI/s585/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>check the position of such an individual on such waiting list; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaff6475-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stI/s585/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaff6476-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stI/s585/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>what factors affect positions on such waiting list;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaff6477-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stI/s585/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the process to prioritize such individuals to receive child care services at a military child development center;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaff6478-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stI/s585/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>the fee schedule for child care services at a military child development center; and<page identifier="/us/stat/137/282">137 STAT. 282</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaff6479-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stI/s585/a/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>options for child care services available to such individuals other than military child development centers, including pilot programs at the duty station of such member, if applicable.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaff647a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stI/s585/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaff647b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaff647c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Briefing</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and on an annual basis thereafter for five years, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretaries of the military departments, shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a briefing that includes, for each military department—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaff647d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stI/s585/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaff647e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">List.</p></sidenote><content>a list of the five military installations with the longest waiting lists for child care services at military child development centers; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaff647f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stI/s585/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>the number of classrooms for child care services, disaggregated by military installation, closed during the period covered by the briefing due to—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaff6480-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stI/s585/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>insufficient staffing; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaff6481-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stI/s585/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>issues relating to maintenance.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydaff6482-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stI/s585/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><content>In this section, the terms “child care employee” and “military child development center” have the meanings given such terms in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1800">section 1800 of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e24610" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stI/s586" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="586">SEC. 586. </num><heading>BRIEFINGS ON PILOT PROGRAM ON HIRING OF SPECIAL NEEDS INCLUSION COORDINATORS FOR DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdaff8b93-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 576(d) of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/263">Public Law 117–263</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1792">10 U.S.C. 1792 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaff8b94-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stI/s586/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaff8b95-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stI/s586/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction>, after paragraph (1) the following new paragraph (2):<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydaffb2a6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaffb2a7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefings on implementation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Beginning on January 31, 2024, until the termination of the pilot program, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a biannual briefing on the implementation of the pilot program. Each such briefing shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaffb2a8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdaffb2a9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Processes.</p></sidenote><content>The process for selecting child development centers under subsection (b).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaffb2aa-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>How a special needs inclusion coordinator hired under the pilot program coordinates with the head of the child development center concerned and the commander of the military installation concerned.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydaffb2ab-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>How many special needs inclusion coordinators have been hired under the pilot program.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e24676" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stI/s587" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="587">SEC. 587. </num><heading>BRIEFINGS ON IMPLEMENTATION OF UNIVERSAL PRE-KINDERGARTEN PROGRAMS IN SCHOOLS OPERATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE EDUCATION ACTIVITY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb0027dc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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="xdb0027dd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb0027de-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Quarterly Briefings Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than January 30, 2024, and on a quarterly basis thereafter until December 31, 2027, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a briefing on the progress of the Secretary in implementing universal pre-kindergarten programs in schools operated by the Department of Defense Education Activity.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/283">137 STAT. 283</page></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb0027df-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Contents of Initial Briefing</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The initial briefing under subsection (a) shall include—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0027e0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stI/s587/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>identification of all locations under the jurisdiction of the Department of Defense at which universal pre-kindergarten programs and child development centers are co-located; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb004ef1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stI/s587/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb004ef2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Estimate.</p></sidenote><content>an estimate of the number of children expected to transfer from child development centers to pre-kindergarten programs as a result of such programs being offered.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb004ef3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stI/s587/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Contents of Subsequent Briefings</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Following the initial briefing under subsection (a), each subsequent briefing shall include—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb004ef4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stI/s587/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb004ef5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Costs.</p></sidenote><content>the total anticipated costs of funding universal pre-kindergarten programs in schools operated by the Department of Defense Education Activity;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb004ef6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stI/s587/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb004ef7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Cost estimate.</p></sidenote><content>the estimated differential between the cost of caring for a child in a child development center versus the cost of a child’s participation in a pre-kindergarten program;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb004ef8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stI/s587/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb004ef9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Cost estimate.</p></sidenote><content>the estimated differential between the costs of employing caregivers in child development centers versus the costs of employing teachers in pre-kindergarten programs;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb004efa-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stI/s587/c/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>the child-to-caregiver ratio requirements for child development centers versus the child-to-teacher ratio requirements for pre-kindergarten programs;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb004efb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stI/s587/c/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb004efc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>a needs assessment of facilities for universal pre-kindergarten programs based on anticipated capacity;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb004efd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stI/s587/c/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb004efe-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>an assessment of the availability of teachers for pre-kindergarten programs; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb004eff-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stI/s587/c/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>an indication of whether, and to what extent, members of the Armed Forces have expressed a preference for enrolling their children in pre-kindergarten programs rather than continuing care for such children in child development centers.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e24780" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stI/s588" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="588">SEC. 588. </num><heading>REPORT ON MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS ENROLLED IN SCHOOLS OPERATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE EDUCATION ACTIVITY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb00c430-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stI/s588/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 December 1, 2024, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on programs and policies to support mental health and wellness among students in schools operated by the Department of Defense Education Activity (referred to in this section as “DODEA Schools”).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb00c431-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stI/s588/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="ydb00eb42-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stI/s588/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>A description of the mental health and wellness resources available to students enrolled in DODEA schools.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb00eb43-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stI/s588/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb00eb44-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Overview.</p></sidenote><content>An overview of policies and procedures in place in DODEA schools to ensure that students are regularly screened for mental health and wellness.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb00eb45-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stI/s588/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb00eb46-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Overview.</p></sidenote><content>An overview of policies and procedures in place in DODEA schools for administrators and teachers to communicate and coordinate with parents and guardians of students in such schools in cases in which students have a demonstrated need for mental health and wellness support.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb00eb47-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stI/s588/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb00eb48-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb00eb49-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>Any recommendations for new policies, programs, or resources to improve mental health and wellness support for students enrolled in DODEA schools.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/284">137 STAT. 284</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb00eb4a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stI/s588/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb00eb4b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of the feasibility and advisability of conducting a pilot program to detail licensed medical health care providers under the control of the Defense Health Agency to DODEA schools in order to improve mental health and wellness care for students enrolled in such schools.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb00eb4c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stI/s588/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>Any other matters the Secretary of Defense determines to be relevant and appropriate for inclusion in the report.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb00eb4d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stI/s588/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Mental Health and Wellness Considerations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In considering student mental health and wellness for purposes of this section, the Secretary of Defense shall, at a minimum, take into account the following conditions:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb00eb4e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stI/s588/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Depression.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb00eb4f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stI/s588/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Suicidal ideation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb00eb50-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stI/s588/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Anxiety.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb00eb51-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stI/s588/c/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb00eb52-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stI/s588/c/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>Eating disorders.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb00eb53-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stI/s588/c/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>Substance abuse.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb00eb54-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stI/s588/c/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>Dual diagnosis conditions.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e24896" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stI/s589" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="589">SEC. 589. </num><heading>RIGHTS OF PARENTS OF CHILDREN ATTENDING SCHOOLS OPERATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE EDUCATION ACTIVITY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb018795-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stI/s589/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/ch108">Chapter 108 of title 10, United States Code</ref>,<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb018796-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10">10 USC </ref></p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb018797-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 2161.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after section 2164 the following new section:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydb0223d8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="2164a">“§ 2164a.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb0223d9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2164a">10 USC 2164a</ref>.</p></sidenote> Rights of parents of children attending schools operated by the Department of Defense Education Activity</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb0223da-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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 parent of a child who attends a school operated by the Department of Defense Education Activity has the following rights:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0223db-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>The right to review the curriculum of the school.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0223dc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>The right to be informed if the school or the Department of Defense Education Activity alters the school’s academic standards or learning benchmarks.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0223dd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>The right to meet with each teacher of their child not less than twice during each school year.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0223de-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>The right to review all instructional materials used by their students.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0223df-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>The right to inspect a list of the books and other reading materials contained in the library of the school.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0223e0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><content>The right to address the school advisory committee or the school board.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0223e1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">“(7) </num><content>The right to data about the school’s discipline policy and any disciplinary action that results in a suspension or expulsion from the school, unless such disclosure is prohibited by law.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0223e2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">“(8) </num><content>The right to information about any plans to eliminate gifted and talented programs or accelerated coursework at the school.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb0223e3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Disclosures and Notifications</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Consistent with the parental rights specified in subsection (a) and except as provided by subsection (c), a school operated by the Department of Defense Education Activity shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0223e4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb0223e5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Public information.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb0223e6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Web posting.</p></sidenote><chapeau>post on a publicly accessible website of the school—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0223e7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb0223e8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Curriculum.</p></sidenote><content>the curriculum for each course and grade level;<page identifier="/us/stat/137/285">137 STAT. 285</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0223e9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb0223ea-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Standards.</p></sidenote><content>the academic standards or other learning benchmarks used by the school; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0223eb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb0223ec-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notice.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb0223ed-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Records.</p></sidenote><content>notice of any proposed revisions to such standards or benchmarks and a copy of any such revisions;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0223ee-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>provide the parent of a child attending the school with—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0223ef-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the opportunity to meet in person with each teacher of their child not less frequently than twice during each school year at a time mutually agreed upon by both parties; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0223f0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb0223f1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notice.</p></sidenote><content>notice of such opportunity at the beginning of each school year;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0223f2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>provide parents access to the online school library catalog;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0223f3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>notify parents in a timely manner of any plans to eliminate gifted and talented programs or accelerated coursework at the school;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0223f4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>except as provided by paragraph (6) or subsection (c), notify parents of any medical examinations or screenings the school may administer to their child and receive written consent from parents for any such examination or screening prior to conducting the examination or screening;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb024b05-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><content>in the event of an emergency that requires a medical examination or screening without time for parental notification, promptly notify parents of such examination or screening and provide an explanation of the emergency that prevented notification prior to such examination or screening; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb024b06-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">“(7) </num><content>notify parents of any medical information that will be collected on their child, receive written parental consent prior to collecting such information, and provide parents an opportunity to inspect such information at the parent’s request.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb024b07-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb024b08-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exceptions</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="ydb024b09-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Paragraph (5) of subsection (a) and paragraph (3) of subsection (b) shall not be effective until the day that is two years after the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb024b0a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>A requirement set forth in subsection (b) shall not apply in a case in which the requirement would violate any applicable provision of a Federal or State statute or regulation.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb024b0b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb024b0c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">School Advisory Committees and Boards</inline>.—</heading><content>Not less frequently than four times per year, a school advisory committee or school board for a school operated by the Department of Defense Education Activity shall provide parents of children attending the school with the opportunity to address the advisory committee or school board on any matters relating to the school or the educational services provided to their children.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb024b0d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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="ydb024b0e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>The term ‘<term>medical examination or screening</term>’—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb024b0f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>means a physical examination provided by a health care provider; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb024b10-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>does not include an evaluation by, or an encounter with, non-clinical school staff.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb024b11-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>The term ‘<term>school</term>’ means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb024b12-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>a Department of Defense domestic dependent elementary or secondary school, as described in section 2164 of this title; or<page identifier="/us/stat/137/286">137 STAT. 286</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb024b13-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>any elementary or secondary school or program for dependents operated by the Department of Defense Education Activity.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb024b14-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stI/s589/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 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act and consistent with <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2164a">section 2164a of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as added by subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the parental rights specified in such section. The report shall include, with respect to the schools operated by the Department of Defense Education Activity, an explanation of—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb024b15-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stI/s589/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>how and where a parent may access information about their rights;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb024b16-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stI/s589/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the accessibility of that information;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb024b17-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stI/s589/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>how such schools inform parents of their rights and the means to access such rights; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb024b18-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stI/s589/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>the uniformity of parental rights across such schools.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d28342e25191" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stJ" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="J">Subtitle J—</num><heading>Decorations and Awards and Other Personnel Matters, Reports, and Briefings</heading> <section id="d28342e25196" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stJ/s591" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="591">SEC. 591. </num><heading>ARMED FORCES WORKPLACE SURVEYS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdb027129-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Subsection (c) of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s481">section 481 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb02712a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stJ/s591/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraphs (3), (4), and (5) as paragraphs (4), (5), and (6), respectively; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb02712b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stJ/s591/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after paragraph (2) the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydb02712c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>Indicators of the assault (including unwanted sexual contact) that give reason to believe that the victim was targeted, or discriminated against, or both, for a status in a group.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e25234" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stJ/s592" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="592">SEC. 592. </num><heading>DUE DATE FOR REPORT ON EFFORTS TO PREVENT AND RESPOND TO DEATHS BY SUICIDE IN THE NAVY.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 599A(c) of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/263">Public Law 117–263</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>September 30, 2024</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d28342e25253" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stJ/s593" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="593">SEC. 593. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF DEADLINE FOR REVIEW OF WORLD WAR I VALOR MEDALS.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 584(f) 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/s7271">10 U.S.C. 7271 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>six years after the date of the enactment of this Act</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2028</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d28342e25275" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stJ/s594" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="594">SEC. 594. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb02983d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s8013">10 USC 8013 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>DIGITAL AMBASSADOR PROGRAM OF THE NAVY: CESSATION; REPORT; RESTART.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb02e65e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stJ/s594/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Cessation</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Navy shall cease all activities of the digital ambassador program of the Office of Information of the Department of the Navy. The<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb02e65f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notification.</p></sidenote> Secretary shall notify each individual designated as a digital ambassador of such cessation and that the individual is not authorized to act as a digital ambassador of the Navy.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/287">137 STAT. 287</page></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb02e660-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stJ/s594/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Restart</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary may not restart such program until 60 days after the date on which the Secretary submits to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a report containing the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb02e661-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stJ/s594/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb02e662-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Policies.</p></sidenote><content>All policies and documents of the program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb02e663-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stJ/s594/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The number of digital ambassadors designated.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb02e664-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stJ/s594/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb02e665-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Processes.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb02e666-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Criteria.</p></sidenote><content>The process and criteria for such designation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb02e667-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stJ/s594/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>The duties of a digital ambassador.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb02e668-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stJ/s594/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>The online platforms (including social media) on which an individual is authorized under such program to perform duties of a digital ambassador.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb02e669-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tV/stJ/s594/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb02e66a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb02e66b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Compliance.</p></sidenote><content>The determination of the Secretary that such program complies with applicable laws, regulations, and guidance.</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>Basic Pay, Retired Pay, and Leave</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 601. </designator> <label>Parental leave parity for members of certain reserve components of the Armed Forces.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 602. </designator> <label>Pay of members of reserve components for inactive-duty training to obtain or maintain an aeronautical rating or designation.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 603. </designator> <label>Expansion of authority to pay a member of the Armed Forces who is absent without leave or over leave for such absence.</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>Expansion of continuation pay eligibility.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 612. </designator> <label>Modification of special and incentive pay authorities for members of reserve components.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 613. </designator> <label>One-year extension of certain expiring bonus and special pay authorities.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 614. </designator> <label>Authorization of monthly bonus pay for a junior member of the uniformed services during calendar year 2024.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 615. </designator> <label>Determination of cold weather location for purposes of special duty pay.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 616. </designator> <label>Feasibility study regarding assignment incentive pay for members of the Air Force assigned to remotely piloted aircraft.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle C—</designator> <label>Allowances</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 621. </designator> <label>Modification of calculation of gross household income for basic needs allowance to address areas of demonstrated need.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 622. </designator> <label>Improved calculation of basic allowance for housing for junior enlisted members.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 623. </designator> <label>Basic allowance for housing for members assigned to vessels undergoing maintenance.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 624. </designator> <label>Dual basic allowance for housing for training.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 625. </designator> <label>Cost-of-living allowance in the continental United States: high cost areas.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 626. </designator> <label>Family separation allowance: increase; review.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 627. </designator> <label>OCONUS cost-of-living allowance: adjustments.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 628. </designator> <label>Extension of one-time uniform allowance for officers who transfer to the Space Force.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle D—</designator> <label>Family and Survivor Benefits</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 631. </designator> <label>Modifications to transitional compensation for dependents of members separated for dependent abuse.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 632. </designator> <label>Lodging expenses for dependents of members separated for dependent abuse.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 633. </designator> <label>Access to commissary and exchange privileges for remarried surviving spouses.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 634. </designator> <label>Assistance for military spouses to obtain certifications as doulas and International Board Certified Lactation Consultants.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 635. </designator> <label>Expansion of qualifying events for which a member of the uniformed services may be reimbursed for spousal relicensing or business costs due to the member’s relocation.</label> </referenceItem></toc> <page identifier="/us/stat/137/288">137 STAT. 288</page> <subtitle id="d28342e25495" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stA" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Basic Pay, Retired Pay, and Leave</heading> <section id="d28342e25500" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stA/s601" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="601">SEC. 601. </num><heading>PARENTAL LEAVE PARITY FOR MEMBERS OF CERTAIN RESERVE COMPONENTS OF THE ARMED FORCES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb03a9bc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stA/s601/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Parental Leave</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb03a9bd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stA/s601/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/ch40">Chapter 40 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after section 710 the following new section:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydb03f7de-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658163"><num class="fontsize12" value="711">“§ 711.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb03f7df-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s711">10 USC 711</ref>.</p></sidenote> Parental leave for members of certain reserve components of the armed forces</heading><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb03f7e0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a)</num><paragraph class="inline" id="ydb03f7e1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb03f7e2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Regulations.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb03f7e3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><chapeau>Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense, a member of a reserve component of the armed forces described in subsection (b) is allowed parental leave for a duration of up to 12 inactive-duty training periods, under section 206 of title 37, during the one-year period beginning after the following events:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb03f7e4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the birth or adoption of a child of the member and to care for such child; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb03f7e5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>the placement of a minor child with the member for adoption or long-term foster care.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb03f7e6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2)</num><subparagraph class="inline" id="ydb03f7e7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="A">(A) </num><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 subparagraph (A) in the case of a member described in subsection (b) 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><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb03f7e8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>operational requirements;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb03f7e9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>professional military education obligations; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb03f7ea-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>other circumstances that the Secretary determines reasonable and appropriate.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb03f7eb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb03f7ec-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Requirement.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb03f7ed-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</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></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb03f7ee-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><chapeau>A member described in this subsection is a member of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, or Space Force who is a member of—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb03f7ef-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>the selected reserve who is entitled to compensation under section 206 of title 37; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb03f7f0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>the individual ready reserve who is entitled to compensation under section 206 of title 37 when attending or participating in a sufficient number of periods of inactive-duty training during a year to count the year as a qualifying year of creditable service toward eligibility for retired pay.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb03f7f1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stA/s601/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 40 of such title is<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb03f7f2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10">10 USC </ref></p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb03f7f3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 701.</p></sidenote> amended by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after the item relating to section 710 the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“711. </designator> <label>Parental leave for members of the reserve component of the armed forces.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb03f7f4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stA/s601/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Compensation</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t37/s206/a">Section 206(a) of title 37, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> paragraph (4) to read as follows:<page identifier="/us/stat/137/289">137 STAT. 289</page> <quotedContent><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb03f7f5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>for a regular period of instruction, period of appropriate duty, or such other equivalent training that a member would be required to perform but does not perform because such member was authorized to take parental leave pursuant to section 711 of title 10.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb03f7f6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stA/s601/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Contribution of Leave Toward Entitlement to Retired Pay</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s12732/a/2/G">Section 12732(a)(2)(G) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>12 per period</quotedText>” and all that follows through the end of the sentence and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following: “<quotedText>1 per inactive-duty training period, under section 206 of title 37, during which the member is on parental leave under section 711 of this title.</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb03f7f7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Credit for Retired Pay Purposes</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 602(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>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s12732">10 U.S.C. 12732 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb03f7f8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stA/s601/d/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>maternity leave</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>birth of a child</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>parental leave described in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s12732/a/2/G">section 12732(a)(2)(G) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, taken by a member of the reserve components of the Armed Forces</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb03f7f9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stA/s601/d/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>maternity leave</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>childbirth event</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>parental leave taken by the member</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb03f7fa-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stA/s601/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>in paragraph (3), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>maternity leave</quotedText>” each place it appears and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>parental leave</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb03f7fb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stA/s601/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb03f7fc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s711">10 USC 711 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>This section and the amendments made by this section shall take effect on October 1, 2024, and apply with respect to periods of parental leave that commence on or after such date.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e25769" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stA/s602" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="602">SEC. 602. </num><heading>PAY OF MEMBERS OF RESERVE COMPONENTS FOR INACTIVE-DUTY TRAINING TO OBTAIN OR MAINTAIN AN AERONAUTICAL RATING OR DESIGNATION.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb04461d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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/ch3">Chapter 3 of title 37, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after section 206 the following new section:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydb04461e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658164"><num class="fontsize12" value="206a">“§ 206a.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb04461f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t37/s206a">37 USC 206a</ref>.</p></sidenote> Pay of members of reserve components for inactive-duty training to obtain or maintain an aeronautical rating or designation</heading><content class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  “Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary concerned, a member of the National Guard or a member of a reserve component of a uniformed service who is receiving aviation incentive pay under section 334(a) of this title and is entitled to compensation under section 206 of this title is entitled to such compensation for a number of periods of inactive-duty training each month sufficient for the member to obtain or maintain an aeronautical rating or designation.”</content></section> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb044620-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 3 of such title<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb044621-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t37">37 USC </ref></p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb044622-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 201.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after the item relating to section 206 the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“206a. </designator> <label>Pay of members of reserve components for inactive-duty training to obtain or maintain an aeronautical rating or designation.”.</label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e25839" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stA/s603" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="603">SEC. 603. </num><heading>EXPANSION OF AUTHORITY TO PAY A MEMBER OF THE ARMED FORCES WHO IS ABSENT WITHOUT LEAVE OR OVER LEAVE FOR SUCH ABSENCE.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdb046d33-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t37/s503/a">Section 503(a) of title 37, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—<page identifier="/us/stat/137/290">137 STAT. 290</page></chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb046d34-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stA/s603/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>A member</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(1) Subject to paragraph (2), a member</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb046d35-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stA/s603/2" 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 (2):<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb049446-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2)</num><subparagraph class="inline" id="ydb049447-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb049448-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>In the case of a member of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force, or Coast Guard when it is operating as service in the Department of the Navy, the Secretary of Defense may determine to pay the pay and allowances described in paragraph (1).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb049449-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>The Secretary may not delegate the authority to make a determination under subparagraph (A).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb04944a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb04944b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote><content>Not later than 30 days after determining to pay any pay or allowance under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a report regarding such determination.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d28342e25903" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stB" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Bonus and Incentive Pays</heading> <section id="d28342e25908" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stB/s611" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="611">SEC. 611. </num><heading>EXPANSION OF CONTINUATION PAY ELIGIBILITY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb04bb5c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Continuation Pay: Full TSP Members With 8 to 12 Years of Service</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t37/s356">Section 356 of title 37, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb04bb5d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stB/s611/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>8</b></quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><b>7</b></quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb04bb5e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stB/s611/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsections (a)(1) and (d), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>8</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>7</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb04bb5f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 5 of such title is<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb04bb60-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">37 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb04bb61-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 301.</p></sidenote> amended by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item relating to section 356 and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“356. </designator> <label>Continuation pay: full TSP members with 7 to 12 years of service.”.</label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e25987" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stB/s612" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="612">SEC. 612. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF SPECIAL AND INCENTIVE PAY AUTHORITIES FOR MEMBERS OF RESERVE COMPONENTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb053092-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stB/s612/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/t37/s357">Section 357 of title 37, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb053093-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stB/s612/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>incentive pay</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>special or incentive pay</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb053094-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stB/s612/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the period at the end and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>if the Secretary concerned is paying the member of the reserve component the special or incentive pay for the purpose of—</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb053095-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stB/s612/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:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydb0557a6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>maintaining a skill certification or proficiency identical to a skill certification or proficiency required of the member in the regular component; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydb0557a7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>compensating the member of the reserve component for exposure to hazards or risks identical to hazards or risks to which the member in the regular component was exposed.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb0557a8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stB/s612/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming and Clerical Amendments</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0557a9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stB/s612/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">Conforming amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The section heading for <ref href="/us/usc/t37/s357">section 357 of title 37, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText><b>Incentive</b></quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><b>Special and incentive</b></quotedText>”.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/291">137 STAT. 291</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0557aa-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stB/s612/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 for chapter 5 of such title is<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb0557ab-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t37">37 USC </ref></p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb0557ac-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 301.</p></sidenote> amended by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item relating to section 357 and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“357. </designator> <label>Special and incentive pay authorities for members of the reserve components of the armed forces.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb0557ad-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stB/s612/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Modification of Implementation Determination</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 602(d) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/81">Public Law 117–81</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t37/s357">37 U.S.C. 357 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0557ae-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stB/s612/c/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) and (2) as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively, and by moving such subparagraphs, as so redesignated, two ems to the right;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0557af-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stB/s612/c/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 Secretary may</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydb0557b0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0557b1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stB/s612/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>in subparagraph (A), as redesignated by paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (b)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (c)</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0557b2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stB/s612/c/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="ydb0557b3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Evaluation of types of special and incentive pay</inline>.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb0557b4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote>—</heading><content>In making the determination and certification described in paragraph (1)(B), the Secretary shall evaluate each type or category of special and incentive pay separately and may make the determination and certification based on the effect on an Armed Force concerned of a particular type or category of special or incentive pay.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e26210" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stB/s613" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="613">SEC. 613. </num><heading>ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF CERTAIN EXPIRING BONUS AND SPECIAL PAY AUTHORITIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb061b05-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stB/s613/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, 2023</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2024</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb061b06-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stB/s613/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, 2023</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2024</quotedText>”:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb061b07-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stB/s613/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="ydb061b08-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stB/s613/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="ydb061b09-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stB/s613/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, 2023</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2024</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb061b0a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stB/s613/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, 2023</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2024</quotedText>”:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb061b0b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stB/s613/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="ydb061b0c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stB/s613/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="ydb061b0d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stB/s613/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="ydb061b0e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stB/s613/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.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/292">137 STAT. 292</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb061b0f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stB/s613/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="ydb061b10-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stB/s613/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="ydb061b11-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stB/s613/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="ydb061b12-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stB/s613/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="ydb061b13-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stB/s613/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="ydb061b14-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stB/s613/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><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t37/s403/b">Section 403(b) of title 37, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb061b15-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stB/s613/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (7)(E), relating to an area covered by a major disaster declaration or containing an installation experiencing an influx of military personnel, 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="ydb061b16-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stB/s613/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subparagraph (C) of paragraph (8), relating to an area where actual housing costs differ from current rates by more than 20 percent, and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb061b17-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb061b18-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Expiration date.</p></sidenote><content>This paragraph shall cease to be effective on December 31, 2024.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e26403" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stB/s614" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="614">SEC. 614. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb061b19-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t37/s301">37 USC 301 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>AUTHORIZATION OF MONTHLY BONUS PAY FOR A JUNIOR MEMBER OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES DURING CALENDAR YEAR 2024.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb06904a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stB/s614/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb06904b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb06904c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization</inline>.—</heading><content>Beginning on January 1, 2024, if the Secretary concerned determines that prevailing economic conditions may adversely affect an eligible member, the Secretary concerned may pay a monthly bonus to each eligible member.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb06904d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stB/s614/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb06904e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Amount of Pay</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each bonus payment under this section shall be in an amount equal to a percentage, determined by the Secretary concerned, of the rate—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb06904f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stB/s614/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb069050-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p></sidenote><content>in effect on December 31, 2023; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb069051-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stB/s614/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>of, for an eligible member—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb069052-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stB/s614/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>pay under <ref href="/us/usc/t37/s204">section 204 of title 37, United States Code</ref>; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb069053-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stB/s614/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>compensation under <ref href="/us/usc/t37/s206">section 206 of title 37, United States Code</ref>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb069054-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stB/s614/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Relationship to Other Pay and Allowances</inline>.—</heading><content>Bonus pay paid to an eligible member under this section is in addition to any other pay and allowances to which the eligible member is entitled.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb069055-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stB/s614/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Termination</inline>.—</heading><content>No bonus may be paid under this section after December 31, 2024.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb069056-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stB/s614/e" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible Member Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>eligible member</term>” means a member of the uniformed services who—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb069057-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stB/s614/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>is entitled to pay or compensation described in subsection (b)(2); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb069058-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stB/s614/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>is in a grade below E-6.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e26509" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stB/s615" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="615">SEC. 615. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb069059-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t37/s352">37 USC 352 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>DETERMINATION OF COLD WEATHER LOCATION FOR PURPOSES OF SPECIAL DUTY PAY.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  For purposes of special duty pay under <ref href="/us/usc/t37/s352">section 352 of title 37, United States Code</ref>, the Secretary concerned shall determine that a duty station is a cold weather location if, at such duty station, the temperature is expected to drop below -20 °F according <page identifier="/us/stat/137/293">137 STAT. 293</page> to the 2012 Plant Hardiness Zone Map published by the Agricultural Research Service of the Department of Agriculture.</content></section> <section id="d28342e26527" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stB/s616" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="616">SEC. 616. </num><heading>FEASIBILITY STUDY REGARDING ASSIGNMENT INCENTIVE PAY FOR MEMBERS OF THE AIR FORCE ASSIGNED TO REMOTELY PILOTED AIRCRAFT.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdb06de7a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Not<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb06de7b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote> later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Air Force shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a report on the feasibility and advisability of paying assignment incentive pay under <ref href="/us/usc/t37/s307a">section 307a of title 37, United States Code</ref>, to members of the Air Force assigned to remotely piloted aircraft, including at Creech Air Force Base. The study shall include—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb06de7c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stB/s616/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb06de7d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><chapeau>an assessment of the financial stress experienced by such members, especially junior members with families, associated with—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb06de7e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stB/s616/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the daily commute to and from the duty station;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb06de7f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stB/s616/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the unique demands of the mission to remotely pilot aircraft; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb06de80-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stB/s616/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>limited access to essential services, including child care, housing, and readily accessible health care; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb06de81-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stB/s616/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb06de82-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Costs.</p></sidenote><content>the overall cost to the United States, and financial relief provided by, such assignment incentive pay authorized by the Secretary of the Air Force in 2008 for such members.</content></paragraph> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d28342e26574" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stC" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading>Allowances</heading> <section id="d28342e26579" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stC/s621" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="621">SEC. 621. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF CALCULATION OF GROSS HOUSEHOLD INCOME FOR BASIC NEEDS ALLOWANCE TO ADDRESS AREAS OF DEMONSTRATED NEED.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb070593-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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><content><ref href="/us/usc/t37/s402b/k/1/B">Section 402b(k)(1)(B) of title 37, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or that otherwise has a demonstrated need</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>high cost of living</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb070594-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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="xdb070595-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Revision.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb070596-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t37/s402b">37 USC 402b note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Implementation Guidance</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall revise the guidance issued with respect to implementation of the basic needs allowance under <ref href="/us/usc/t37/s402b">section 402b of title 37, United States Code</ref>, to reflect the amendment made by subsection (a).</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e26622" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stC/s622" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="622">SEC. 622. </num><heading>IMPROVED CALCULATION OF BASIC ALLOWANCE FOR HOUSING FOR JUNIOR ENLISTED MEMBERS.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t37/s403">Section 403 of title 37, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>, in subsection (b)(5), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and shall be based</quotedText>” and all that follows and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> a period.</content></section> <section id="d28342e26641" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stC/s623" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="623">SEC. 623. </num><heading>BASIC ALLOWANCE FOR HOUSING FOR MEMBERS ASSIGNED TO VESSELS UNDERGOING MAINTENANCE.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdb072ca7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t37/s403/f/2">Section 403(f)(2) of title 37, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb072ca8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stC/s623/1" 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>subparagraphs (B) and (C)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subparagraphs (B), (C), and (D)</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb072ca9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stC/s623/2" 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="ydb072caa-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D)</num><clause class="inline" id="ydb072cab-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="i">(i) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb072cac-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Regulations.</p></sidenote><content>Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary concerned, the Secretary may authorize the payment of a basic allowance for housing to a member of a uniformed service without dependents who is serving in a pay grade below E–6 and has orders to a naval vessel during a shipyard availability or maintenance period.</content></clause> <clause class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb072cad-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>In prescribing regulations under clause (i), the Secretary concerned shall consider the availability of quarters for members <page identifier="/us/stat/137/294">137 STAT. 294</page> serving in pay grades below E–6 before authorizing the payment of a basic allowance for housing for such members.”</content></clause> </subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e26698" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stC/s624" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="624">SEC. 624. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb0753be-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading>DUAL BASIC ALLOWANCE FOR HOUSING FOR TRAINING.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t37/s403">Section 403 of title 37, United States Code</ref>, as amended by sections 622 and 623, is further amended, in subsection (g)(3), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Paragraphs</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Except in the case of a member of a reserve component without dependents who is called or ordered to active duty to attend training for at least 140 days but fewer than 365 days, paragraphs</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d28342e26718" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stC/s625" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="625">SEC. 625. </num><heading>COST-OF-LIVING ALLOWANCE IN THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES: HIGH COST AREAS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdb077acf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t37/s403b/c">Section 403b(c) of title 37, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb077ad0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stC/s625/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in the second sentence, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>8 percent</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>5 percent</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb077ad1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stC/s625/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in the third sentence, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>shall prescribe</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>may prescribe</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e26755" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stC/s626" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="626">SEC. 626. </num><heading>FAMILY SEPARATION ALLOWANCE: INCREASE; REVIEW.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb07a1e2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stC/s626/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Increase</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t37/s427/a">Section 427(a) of title 37, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>, in paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>equal to $250</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>of not less than $250, and not more than $400,</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb07a1e3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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="xdb07a1e4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">President.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb07a1e5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t37/s1008">37 USC 1008 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Review</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In each quadrennial review of military compensation conducted after the date of the enactment of this Act and under section 1008(b) of such title, the President shall include—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb07a1e6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stC/s626/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>a review of the family separation allowance under section 427 of such title (or successor allowance); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb07a1e7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stC/s626/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb07a1e8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb07a1e9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>the recommendation of the President regarding whether to increase the amount of such allowance to better compensate a member of the uniformed services for separation from family during service described in such paragraph.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e26812" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stC/s627" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="627">SEC. 627. </num><heading>OCONUS COST-OF-LIVING ALLOWANCE: ADJUSTMENTS.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdb07f00a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 617 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/263">Public Law 117–263</ref>)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb07f00b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t37/s403b">37 USC 403b note</ref>.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subsections (a), (b), and (c) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb088c4c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reductions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense may reduce an OCONUS COLA in accordance with this subsection.</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb088c4d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Frequency</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may not announce a reduction to an OCONUS COLA for a location outside the continental United States more than twice per calendar year.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb088c4e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Maximum reduction</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A reduction to an OCONUS COLA may not exceed the lesser of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb088c4f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>10 OCONUS COLA index points; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb088c50-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>the number of OCONUS COLA index points by which the cost of living of the permanent duty station of the covered member exceeds the average cost of living index in the continental United States.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb088c51-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Paragraphs (1) and (2) shall not apply to a reduction on the basis of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb088c52-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>a change in the rate of exchange of foreign currencies; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb088c53-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>a permanent change of station for a covered member.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb088c54-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Implementation</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may phase in a reduction under this subsection.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/295">137 STAT. 295</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb088c55-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Increases</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may increase an OCONUS COLA at any time.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb088c56-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb088c57-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reporting</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than February 1 of each year, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a report regarding reductions and increases to OCONUS COLAs during the previous calendar year. Such report shall include the following elements:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb088c58-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>The areas outside the continental United States subject to such a reduction or increase.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb088c59-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>The previous and new amounts of an adjusted OCONUS COLA for a member with three dependents, 10 years of service, and in grade—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb088c5a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>E-6; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb088c5b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>O-4.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb088c5c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>The number of OCONUS COLA index points by which a new OCONUS COLA index differs from such previous index.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb088c5d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>The number of members of the uniformed services affected by each such reduction or increase.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb088c5e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb088c5f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><chapeau>The assessment of the Secretary of the calculation of an OCONUS COLA.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb088c60-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Costs.</p></sidenote> In making such assessment, the Secretary shall consider factors including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb088c61-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>Costs of local transportation in the area surrounding the duty station of a member.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb088c62-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>Costs of travel from such duty station to the United States.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb088c63-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>Other costs the Secretary determines appropriate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb088c64-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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="ydb088c65-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>The term ‘<term>continental United States</term>’ has the meaning given such term in <ref href="/us/usc/t37/s101">section 101 of title 37, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb088c66-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>The term ‘<term>covered member</term>’ means a member of the uniformed services—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb088c67-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>who is assigned to a permanent duty station located outside the continental United States; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb088c68-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>whose dependents reside outside the continental United States but not withing the vicinity to permanent duty station of such member.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb088c69-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>The term ‘<term>OCONUS COLA</term>’ means a cost-of-living allowance paid to a member of the uniformed services on the basis that such member is a covered member.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb088c6a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>The term ‘<term>OCONUS COLA index</term>’ means the index computed by the Secretary of the weighted average prices of goods and services (excluding housing costs) in a location outside the continental United States, relative to the weighted average of prices of the same goods and services in the continental United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb088c6b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>The term ‘<term>OCONUS COLA index point</term>’ means 1 percent of the OCONUS COLA index for the weighted average prices of goods and services (excluding housing costs) in a location in the continental United States.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></section> <section id="d28342e27037" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stC/s628" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="628">SEC. 628. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF ONE-TIME UNIFORM ALLOWANCE FOR OFFICERS WHO TRANSFER TO THE SPACE FORCE.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 606(d)(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>; <ref href="/us/usc/t37/s416">37 U.S.C. 416 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>September 30, 2023</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>September 30, 2025</quotedText>”.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/296">137 STAT. 296</page></content></section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d28342e27063" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stD" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="D">Subtitle D—</num><heading>Family and Survivor Benefits</heading> <section id="d28342e27068" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stD/s631" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="631">SEC. 631. </num><heading>MODIFICATIONS TO TRANSITIONAL COMPENSATION FOR DEPENDENTS OF MEMBERS SEPARATED FOR DEPENDENT ABUSE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb09019c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stD/s631/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered Punitive Actions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (b) of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1059">section 1059 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0928ad-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stD/s631/a/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>; or</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> a semicolon;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0928ae-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stD/s631/a/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> the period at the end and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>; or</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0928af-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stD/s631/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 paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydb0928b0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau>who is—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0928b1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>convicted of a dependent-abuse offense in a district court of the United States or a State court; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0928b2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>separated from active duty pursuant to a sentence of a court-martial, or administratively separated, voluntarily or involuntarily, from active duty, for an offense other than the dependent-abuse offense.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb0928b3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stD/s631/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Commencement of Payment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (e)(1) of such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0928b4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stD/s631/b/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="ydb0928b5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stD/s631/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in the matter preceding clause (i), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after “<quotedText>offense</quotedText>” the following: “<quotedText>or an offense described in subsection (b)(3)(B)</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0928b6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stD/s631/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in clause (ii), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>; and</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> a semicolon; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0928b7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stD/s631/b/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>(if the basis</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>offense)</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb0928b8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stD/s631/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definition of Dependent Child</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (l) of such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>, in the matter preceding paragraph (1)—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0928b9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stD/s631/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>resulting in the separation of the former member or</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>referred to in subsection (b) or</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0928ba-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stD/s631/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>resulting in the separation of the former member and</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb0928bb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stD/s631/d" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Delegation of Determinations Relating to Exceptional Eligibility</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (m)(4) of such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb0928bc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>The Secretary concerned may delegate the authority under paragraph (1) to authorize eligibility for benefits under this section for dependents and former dependents of a member or former member to the first general or flag officer (or civilian equivalent) in the chain of command of the member.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e27244" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stD/s632" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="632">SEC. 632. </num><heading>LODGING EXPENSES FOR DEPENDENTS OF MEMBERS SEPARATED FOR DEPENDENT ABUSE.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdb0976dd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1059">Section 1059 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as amended by section 631, is further amended—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0976de-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stD/s632/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb0976df-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10">10 USC </ref></p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb0976e0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 1030.</p></sidenote><content>in the heading, by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> “<quotedText><b>; lodging expenses</b></quotedText>” at the end;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0976e1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stD/s632/2" 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 (k), (l), and (m) as subsections (m), (n), and (l), respectively;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0976e2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stD/s632/3" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (k)</quotedText>” each place it appears and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (m)</quotedText>”; and<page identifier="/us/stat/137/297">137 STAT. 297</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0976e3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stD/s632/4" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction>, after subsection (j), the following new subsection (k):<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb0976e4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="k">“(k) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb0976e5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Lodging Expenses</inline>.—</heading><content>A dependent or former dependent entitled to payment of monthly transitional compensation under this section shall, while receiving payments in accordance with this section, be entitled to lodging expenses for a period not longer than 30 days.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e27317" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stD/s633" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="633">SEC. 633. </num><heading>ACCESS TO COMMISSARY AND EXCHANGE PRIVILEGES FOR REMARRIED SURVIVING SPOUSES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb09c506-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stD/s633/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/s1062">Section 1062 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb09c507-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stD/s633/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 Secretary of Defense</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb09c508-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Certain Unremarried Former Spouses</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb09c509-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stD/s633/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>commissary and exchange privileges</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>use commissary stores and MWR retail facilities</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb09c50a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stD/s633/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:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb09ec1b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb09ec1c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Regulations.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Certain Remarried Surviving Spouses</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall prescribe such regulations as may be necessary to provide that a surviving spouse of a deceased member of the armed forces, regardless of the marital status of the surviving spouse, is entitled to use commissary stores and MWR retail facilities to the same extent and on the same basis as an unremarried surviving spouse of a member of the uniformed services.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb09ec1d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stD/s633/a/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="ydb09ec1e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">MWR Retail Facilities Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term ‘<term>MWR retail facilities</term>’ has the meaning given that term in section 1063 of this title.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb09ec1f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stD/s633/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb09ec20-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb09ec21-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1062">10 USC 1062 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall prescribe regulations under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1062/b">section 1062(b) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as added by subsection (a)(3), not later than October 1, 2025.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb09ec22-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stD/s633/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 heading of such section<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb09ec23-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10">10 USC </ref></p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb09ec24-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 1061.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> “<quotedText><b>and surviving spouses</b></quotedText>” at the end.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e27460" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stD/s634" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="634">SEC. 634. </num><heading>ASSISTANCE FOR MILITARY SPOUSES TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATIONS AS DOULAS AND INTERNATIONAL BOARD CERTIFIED LACTATION CONSULTANTS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdb0a1335-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1784a">Section 1784a of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0a1336-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stD/s634/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsections (d) and (e) as subsections (e) and (f), respectively; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0a1337-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stD/s634/2" 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 (d):<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb0a1338-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Doula and IBCLC Certifications</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out the programs authorized by subsection (a), the Secretary shall provide assistance to the spouse of a member of the armed forces described in subsection (b) with obtaining certification—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0a1339-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>as a doula or International Board Certified Lactation Consultant; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0a3a4a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>provided by an organization that receives reimbursement under the extramedical maternal health providers demonstration project required by section 746 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/s1073">10 U.S.C. 1073 note</ref>).”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/298">137 STAT. 298</page></content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e27522" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stD/s635" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="635">SEC. 635. </num><heading>EXPANSION OF QUALIFYING EVENTS FOR WHICH A MEMBER OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES MAY BE REIMBURSED FOR SPOUSAL RELICENSING OR BUSINESS COSTS DUE TO THE MEMBER’S RELOCATION.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdb0a886b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t37/s453/g">Section 453(g) of title 37, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0a886c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stD/s635/1" 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">Reimbursement of Qualifying Spouse Relicensing Costs and Business Costs</headingText></quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0a886d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stD/s635/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (1)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0aaf7e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stD/s635/2/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>or qualified business costs</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and qualified business costs</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0aaf7f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stD/s635/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> subparagraph (A) to read as follows:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="ydb0aaf80-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>the member relocates to a new jurisdiction or geographic area as the result of—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb0aaf81-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>an assignment to a duty station;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb0aaf82-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>a reassignment, either as a result of a permanent change of station or permanent change of assignment, between duty stations;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb0aaf83-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>a transfer from a regular component of a uniformed service into the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve of a uniformed service, if the member is authorized a final move from the last duty station to the new jurisdiction or geographic area; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb0aaf84-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>placement on the temporary disability retired list under chapter 61 of title 10; and”</content></clause> </subparagraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0aaf85-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stD/s635/2/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>reassignment</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>relocation</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0aaf86-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stD/s635/3" 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>reassignment</quotedText>” both places it appears and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>relocation</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0aaf87-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stD/s635/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (4)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0aaf88-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stD/s635/4/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>movement described in</quotedText>” and all that follows through the semicolon and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the member’s relocation described in paragraph (1);</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0aaf89-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stD/s635/4/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>reassignment</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>relocation</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0aaf8a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stD/s635/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (5)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0aaf8b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stD/s635/5/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>movement described in</quotedText>” and all that follows through the semicolon and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the member’s relocation described in paragraph (1);</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0aaf8c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVI/stD/s635/5/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>reassignment</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>relocation</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </section> </subtitle> <num value="VII">TITLE VII—</num><heading>HEALTH CARE PROVISIONS</heading> <toc> <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>Waiver of cost-sharing for three mental health outpatient visits for certain beneficiaries under the TRICARE program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 702. </designator> <label>Extension of period of eligibility for health benefits under TRICARE Reserve Select for survivors of a member of the Selected Reserve.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 703. </designator> <label>Expansion of eligibility for hearing aids to include children of certain retired members of the uniformed services.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 704. </designator> <label>Authority to provide dental care for dependents located at certain remote or isolated locations.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 705. </designator> <label>Clarification of applicability of required mental health self-initiated referral process for members of the Selected Reserve.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/299">137 STAT. 299</page></label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 706. </designator> <label>Naloxone and fentanyl: regulations; briefing.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 707. </designator> <label>Authority to expand the TRICARE Competitive Plans Demonstration Project.</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 requirement to transfer research and development and public health functions to the Defense Health Agency.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 712. </designator> <label>Increase in stipend for participants in health professions scholarship and financial assistance programs.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 713. </designator> <label>Modification of administration of medical malpractice claims by members of the uniformed services.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 714. </designator> <label>Networks of the Defense Health Agency: delayed implementation; GAO study.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 715. </designator> <label>Real-time data sharing agreement regarding medical care provided to members of the Coast Guard.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 716. </designator> <label>Establishment of military pharmaceutical and medical device vulnerability working group.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle C—</designator> <label>Studies, Briefings, Reports, and Other Matters</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 721. </designator> <label>Modification of partnership program for military trauma care and research.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 722. </designator> <label>Study on opioid alternatives.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 723. </designator> <label>Program of the Department of Defense to study treatment of certain conditions using certain psychedelic substances.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 724. </designator> <label>Annual report regarding overdoses by certain members of the Armed Forces.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 725. </designator> <label>Study and report on health conditions of members of the Armed Forces on active duty developed after administration of COVID–19 vaccine.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 726. </designator> <label>GAO study on health care available to certain individuals supporting the missions of United States Forces Japan and Joint Region Marianas.</label> </referenceItem></toc> <subtitle id="d28342e27808" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stA" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>TRICARE and Other Health Care Benefits</heading> <section id="d28342e27813" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stA/s701" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="701">SEC. 701. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb0afcad-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Termination dates.</p></sidenote><heading>WAIVER OF COST-SHARING FOR THREE MENTAL HEALTH OUTPATIENT VISITS FOR CERTAIN BENEFICIARIES UNDER THE TRICARE PROGRAM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb0b23be-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">TRICARE Select</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1075/c">Section 1075(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="ydb0b23bf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4)</num><subparagraph class="inline" id="ydb0b23c0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>Consistent with other provisions of this chapter and subject to requirements to be prescribed by the Secretary, the Secretary may waive cost-sharing requirements for the first three outpatient mental health visits each year of any of the following beneficiaries:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb0b23c1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>Beneficiaries in the active-duty family member category.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb0b4ad2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>Beneficiaries covered by section 1110b of this title.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydb0b4ad3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>This paragraph shall terminate on the date that is five years after the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb0b4ad4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stA/s701/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><content>Section 1075a(a) of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0b4ad5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4)</num><subparagraph class="inline" id="ydb0b4ad6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Consistent with other provisions of this chapter and subject to requirements to be prescribed by the Secretary, the Secretary may waive cost-sharing requirements for the first three outpatient mental health visits each year of a beneficiary in the active-duty family member category (as described in section 1075(b)(1)(A) of this title).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydb0b4ad7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>This paragraph shall terminate on the date that is five years after the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/300">137 STAT. 300</page></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e27899" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stA/s702" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="702">SEC. 702. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF PERIOD OF ELIGIBILITY FOR HEALTH BENEFITS UNDER TRICARE RESERVE SELECT FOR SURVIVORS OF A MEMBER OF THE SELECTED RESERVE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb0b71e8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stA/s702/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/s1076d/c">Section 1076d(c) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>six months</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>three years</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb0b71e9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stA/s702/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb0b71ea-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1076d">10 USC 1076d note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on October 1, 2025.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e27940" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stA/s703" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="703">SEC. 703. </num><heading>EXPANSION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR HEARING AIDS TO INCLUDE CHILDREN OF CERTAIN RETIRED MEMBERS OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdb0b71eb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Paragraph (16) of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1077/a">section 1077(a) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0b98fc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="16">“(16) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb0b98fd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><chapeau>Except as provided by subsection (g), a hearing aid, but only if the dependent has a profound hearing loss, as determined under standards prescribed in regulations by the Secretary of Defense in consultation with the administering Secretaries, and only for the following dependents:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0b98fe-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>A dependent of a member of the uniformed services on active duty.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0b98ff-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>A dependent under subparagraph (D) or (I) of section 1072(2) of this title of a former member of the uniformed services who—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb0b9900-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>is entitled to retired or retainer pay, or equivalent pay; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb0b9901-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>is enrolled in family coverage under TRICARE Prime.”</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></section> <section id="d28342e27984" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stA/s704" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="704">SEC. 704. </num><heading>AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE DENTAL CARE FOR DEPENDENTS LOCATED AT CERTAIN REMOTE OR ISOLATED LOCATIONS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdb0bc012-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1077/c">Section 1077(c) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0bc013-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stA/s704/1" 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>paragraph (2)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>paragraphs (2) and (3)</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0bc014-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stA/s704/2" 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="ydb0be725-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3)</num><subparagraph class="inline" id="ydb0be726-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb0be727-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><chapeau>Dependents who reside within a specified geographic area and are covered by a dental plan established under section 1076a may receive dental care in a dental treatment facility of the uniformed services on a space available basis if the Secretary of Defense determines that—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb0be728-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>civilian dental care within the specified geographic area is inadequate or is not sufficiently available; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb0be729-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>adequate resources exist to provide space available dental care to the dependents at the facility.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb0be72a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>Care under subparagraph (A) shall be provided on a reimbursable basis.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e28048" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stA/s705" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="705">SEC. 705. </num><heading>CLARIFICATION OF APPLICABILITY OF REQUIRED MENTAL HEALTH SELF-INITIATED REFERRAL PROCESS FOR MEMBERS OF THE SELECTED RESERVE.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdb0c0e3b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1090b/e">Section 1090b(e) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0c0e3c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stA/s705/1" 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="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>described in paragraph (3)</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>member of the armed forces</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0c0e3d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stA/s705/2" 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="ydb0c0e3e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau>A member of the armed forces described in this paragraph is—<page identifier="/us/stat/137/301">137 STAT. 301</page></chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0c0e3f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>a member on active duty for a period of longer than 30 days; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0c0e40-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>a member of the Selected Reserve in a duty status.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e28099" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stA/s706" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="706">SEC. 706. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb0c0e41-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb0c0e42-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1090">10 USC 1090 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>NALOXONE AND FENTANYL: REGULATIONS; BRIEFING.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb0c8373-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stA/s706/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than January 1, 2025, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretaries of the military departments shall prescribe regulations regarding naloxone and fentanyl on military installations. Such regulations shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0c8374-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stA/s706/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>ensure that naloxone is available for members of the Armed Forces—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0c8375-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stA/s706/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>on all military installations; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0c8376-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stA/s706/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in each operational environment; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0c8377-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stA/s706/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>establish a standardized tracking system—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0c8378-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stA/s706/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>for naloxone distributed under paragraph (1); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0c8379-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stA/s706/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>of the illegal use of fentanyl and other controlled substances in the military departments.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb0c837a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stA/s706/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 June 1, 2025, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a briefing regarding naloxone and fentanyl. Such briefing shall include the following elements:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0c837b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stA/s706/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Progress in the implementation of regulations prescribed under subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0c837c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stA/s706/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb0c837d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>The prevalence and incidence of the illegal use of fentanyl and other controlled substances in the military departments during the five years preceding the briefing.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0c837e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stA/s706/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Processes of the military departments to mitigate substance abuse, particularly with regards to fentanyl.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb0c837f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stA/s706/c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Naloxone Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>naloxone</term>” means naloxone and any other medication used to reverse opioid overdose.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e28186" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stA/s707" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="707">SEC. 707. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb0c8380-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1073a">10 USC 1073a note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>AUTHORITY TO EXPAND THE TRICARE COMPETITIVE PLANS DEMONSTRATION PROJECT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb0caa91-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stA/s707/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb0caa92-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>To the extent practicable, the Secretary of Defense shall seek to expand the TRICARE Competitive Plans Demonstration Project to not fewer than five locations not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb0caa93-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stA/s707/b" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">TRICARE Competitive Plans Demonstration Project Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>TRICARE Competitive Plans Demonstration Project</term>” means the project designed to test the contract acquisition strategy of providing an opportunity for local, regional, and national health plans to participate in the competition for managed care support functions under the TRICARE program, in accordance with section 705(c)(3) 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/s1073a">10 U.S.C. 1073a note</ref>).</content></subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d28342e28225" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stB" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Health Care Administration</heading> <section id="d28342e28230" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stB/s711" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="711">SEC. 711. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF REQUIREMENT TO TRANSFER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC HEALTH FUNCTIONS TO THE DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb0cf8b4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stB/s711/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/s1073c">Section 1073c of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—<page identifier="/us/stat/137/302">137 STAT. 302</page></chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0cf8b5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stB/s711/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (e), in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Not later than September 30, 2022,</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Not later than September 30, 2024, and subject to subsection (f),</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0cf8b6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stB/s711/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 (f) and (g) as subsections (g) and (h), respectively; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0cf8b7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stB/s711/a/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 new subsection (f):<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb0d1fc8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">“(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exception to Establishment of Additional DHA Organizations</inline>.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb0d1fc9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote>—</heading><chapeau>At the discretion of the Secretary of Defense, a military department may retain a function that would otherwise be transferred to the Defense Health Agency under subsection (e) if the Secretary of Defense determines the function—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0d1fca-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>addresses a need that is unique to the military department; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0d1fcb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>is in direct support of operating forces and necessary to execute strategies relating to national security and defense.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb0d1fcc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stB/s711/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb0d1fcd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb0d1fce-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determinations.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing Update</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than September 30, 2024, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate an update to the briefing under section 720(b) of the James F. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/263">Public Law 117-263</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1073c">10 U.S.C. 1073c note</ref>), including—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0d1fcf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stB/s711/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>a description of each function that the Secretary has determined to retain in a military department pursuant to subsection (f) of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1073c">section 1073c of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as amended by subsection (a); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0d1fd0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stB/s711/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the rationale for each such determination.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e28342" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stB/s712" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="712">SEC. 712. </num><heading>INCREASE IN STIPEND FOR PARTICIPANTS IN HEALTH PROFESSIONS SCHOLARSHIP AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2121/d">Section 2121(d) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>, in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$30,000</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$50,000</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d28342e28361" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stB/s713" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="713">SEC. 713. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICAL MALPRACTICE CLAIMS BY MEMBERS OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdb0d6df1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2733a">Section 2733a of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0d6df2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stB/s713/1" 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>subsection (f)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (g)</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0d6df3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stB/s713/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (b)(6), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (f)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (g)</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0d6df4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stB/s713/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>in subsection (d)(1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (f)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (g)</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0d6df5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stB/s713/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsections (f) through (i) as subsections (g) through (j), respectively; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0d6df6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stB/s713/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subsection (e) the following new subsection (f):<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb0d6df7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">“(f) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb0d6df8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Records.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb0d6df9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Justification of Denial</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If a claim under this section is denied, the Secretary of Defense shall provide the claimant with detailed reasoning justifying the denial of the claim, including—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0d6dfa-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>copies of any written reports prepared by any expert upon which the denial is based; and<page identifier="/us/stat/137/303">137 STAT. 303</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0d6dfb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>all records and documents relied upon in preparing such written reports, other than medical quality assurance records (as such term is defined in section 1102 of this title).”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e28458" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stB/s714" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="714">SEC. 714. </num><heading>NETWORKS OF THE DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY: DELAYED IMPLEMENTATION; GAO STUDY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb0e314c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stB/s714/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb0e314d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Temporary Prohibition</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense may not advance beyond phase one of the organizational advancement plan to establish nine networks of the Defense Health Agency for the management of military medical treatment facilities, announced on October 1, 2023, until the Comptroller General of the United States submits the report under subsection (b).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb0e314e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">GAO Study on Defense Health Agency Management of Military Medical Treatment Facilities</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0e314f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stB/s714/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Study required</inline>.—</heading><content>The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study of the plan described in subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0e3150-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stB/s714/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb0e3151-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The study under paragraph (1) shall include the following elements:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0e3152-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stB/s714/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>An assessment of the structure of such networks, including—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb0e3153-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stB/s714/b/2/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>the analytical basis for the size and number of networks established;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb0e3154-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stB/s714/b/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="xdb0e3155-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p></sidenote><content>an analysis of personnel requirements for the network model;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb0e3156-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stB/s714/b/2/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb0e3157-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Review.</p></sidenote><content>a review of how input from internal and external stakeholders was incorporated; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb0e3158-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stB/s714/b/2/A/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb0e3159-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plans.</p></sidenote><content>the plans for achieving consolidation of business functions across military medical treatment facilities within the new networks;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0e315a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stB/s714/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>an assessment of how the Director of the Defense Health Agency considered lessons learned from previous market offices, including the allocation of personnel and budgetary resource sharing; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0e315b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stB/s714/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>a comparison of the new network model to previous organizational structures of the Defense Health Agency, including market structures and component models.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0e315c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stB/s714/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing; report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than May 1, 2024, the Comptroller General shall brief the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives on the preliminary findings of the study, with a report to follow at such time and in such format as is mutually agreed upon by the committees and the Comptroller General.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb0e315d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stB/s714/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Technical Corrections</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0e315e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stB/s714/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">Defense health agency regions in conus</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (c) of section 712 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>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0e315f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stB/s714/c/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (1), in the paragraph heading, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">Healthagency</headingText></quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">Health agency</headingText></quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0e3160-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stB/s714/c/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (2)(A), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>military</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0e3161-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stB/s714/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">Defense health agency regions oconus</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (d)(3) of such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>defense health regions</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Defense Health Agency regions</quotedText>”.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/304">137 STAT. 304</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0e3162-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stB/s714/c/3" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Planning and coordination</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (e)(1)(A) of such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>defense health region</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Defense Health Agency region</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e28652" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stB/s715" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="715">SEC. 715. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb0e3163-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb0e3164-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb0e3165-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1073">10 USC 1073 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>REAL-TIME DATA SHARING AGREEMENT REGARDING MEDICAL CARE PROVIDED TO MEMBERS OF THE COAST GUARD.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall consult and enter into an agreement with the Secretary of Homeland Security with respect to policies, mechanisms, and processes that the Secretaries concerned shall establish to allow ongoing use by the Coast Guard for access to data, records, and information regarding access by members of the Coast Guard and beneficiaries of such members to military medical facilities or care provided through the TRICARE program that will enhance the ability to monitor, assess, and optimize healthcare services.</content></section> <section id="d28342e28668" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stB/s716" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="716">SEC. 716. </num><heading>ESTABLISHMENT OF MILITARY PHARMACEUTICAL AND MEDICAL DEVICE VULNERABILITY WORKING GROUP.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb0ef4b6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stB/s716/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb0ef4b7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</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, the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, and the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, shall establish a military pharmaceutical and medical device vulnerability working group.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb0ef4b8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Membership</inline>.—</heading><content>Each member of the working group shall be a member of the Armed Forces or a civilian employee of the Department of Defense.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb0ef4b9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stB/s716/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb0ef4ba-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Appointment.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Cochairs</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall appoint a chair of the working group. The working group shall elect a cochair from among its members.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb0ef4bb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stB/s716/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 duties of the working group shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0ef4bc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stB/s716/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>To provide a forum for members of the working group to discuss issues involving access, threats, and vulnerabilities to pharmaceuticals, therapeutics and medical devices in operational environments of the Department.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0ef4bd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stB/s716/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>To identify current vulnerabilities, including supply chain issues, active pharmaceutical ingredient supplies, device component issues and cyber and electronic threats that may disrupt operations of the Department.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0ef4be-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stB/s716/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>To identify locations where the Secretary can support manufacturing capabilities needed to improve the timely increase of domestic production.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0f1bcf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stB/s716/d/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>To review policies of the Department to identify pharmaceutical manufacturing and supply guidance related to—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0f1bd0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stB/s716/d/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>diversification of the supply chain;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0f1bd1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stB/s716/d/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>transparency from pharmaceutical suppliers and manufacturers;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0f1bd2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stB/s716/d/4/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>prerequisites for a vendor to sell to the Department during a shortage;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0f1bd3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stB/s716/d/4/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>timely communication regarding a potential shortage or other supply chain disruption; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0f1bd4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stB/s716/d/4/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>the application of rules and processes of the Food and Drug Administration to the Department.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/305">137 STAT. 305</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0f1bd5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stB/s716/d/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>To include any information in the joint medical estimate of the Department or a similar report that highlights information that would be classified as sensitive or requiring a security classification above unclassified.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0f1bd6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stB/s716/d/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>To develop a plan for the allocation of scarce pharmaceutical resources within the Department during a supply chain disruption and potential conflicts with competitors highlighted in the national defense strategy.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0f1bd7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stB/s716/d/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>To develop a plan for stockpiling essential medications to ensure availability of a 180-day supply during an armed conflict or other supply chain disruption.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0f1bd8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stB/s716/d/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><content>To develop a plan that mitigates vulnerabilities to active pharmaceutical ingredient supply chains and reduces dependence on active pharmaceutical ingredients from foreign sources.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb0f1bd9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stB/s716/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb0f1bda-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefings</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0f1bdb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stB/s716/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 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives an interim briefing on the organization, activities, plans, actions and milestones of the working group.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0f1bdc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stB/s716/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than September 30 of each year, beginning in 2025 and ending in 2028, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a briefing describing the activities, funding, plans, actions, and milestones of the working group, and other matters determined by the Secretary, during the preceding year.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb0f1bdd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Termination</inline>.—</heading><content>The working group shall terminate on September 30, 2028.</content></subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d28342e28824" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading>Studies, Briefings, Reports, and Other Matters</heading> <section id="d28342e28829" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s721" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="721">SEC. 721. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM FOR MILITARY TRAUMA CARE AND RESEARCH.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdb0f42ee-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 736 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/263">Public Law 117–263</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="ydb0f42ef-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s721/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraphs (7) through (9) as paragraphs (8) through (10), respectively; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0f42f0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s721/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after paragraph (6) the following new paragraph (7):<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydb0f42f1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">“(7) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb0f42f2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Ukraine.</p></sidenote><chapeau>The provision of training and support to Ukraine for the treatment of individuals with extremity trauma, amputations, post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injuries, and any other mental health conditions associated with post-traumatic stress disorder or traumatic brain injuries, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0f42f3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the exchange of subject matter expertise;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0f42f4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>training and support relating to advanced clinical skills development; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0f42f5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>training and support relating to clinical case management support.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/306">137 STAT. 306</page></content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e28890" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s722" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="722">SEC. 722. </num><heading>STUDY ON OPIOID ALTERNATIVES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb0f9116-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s722/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb0f9117-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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 carry out a study in military treatment facilities on the efficacy of opioid alternatives for pain management.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb0f9118-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s722/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 Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a report on the results of the study under this section.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb0f9119-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb0f911a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote> Such report shall include recommendations of the Secretary regarding the use of opioid alternatives in military treatment facilities.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb0f911b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s722/c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Opioid Alternative Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>opioid alternative</term>” includes the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0f911c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s722/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Cryotherapy.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0f911d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s722/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Hyperbaric oxygen therapy.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb0f911e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s722/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Sensory deprivation.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e28947" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s723" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="723">SEC. 723. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb0f911f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1074">10 USC 1074 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>PROGRAM OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO STUDY TREATMENT OF CERTAIN CONDITIONS USING CERTAIN PSYCHEDELIC SUBSTANCES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb105470-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s723/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb105471-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb105472-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Processes.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall establish a process to fund eligible entities to conduct research on the treatment of eligible members of the Armed Forces with a covered condition using covered psychedelic substances. Not<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb105473-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Designation.</p></sidenote> later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall designate a lead administrator to carry out the program under this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb105474-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s723/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb105475-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Contracts.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible Entities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary may enter into a partnership and award funding under this section to any of the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb105476-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s723/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>A department or agency of the Federal Government or a State government.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb105477-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s723/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>An academic institution.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb105478-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s723/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Participation in Clinical Trials</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary may authorize any member of the Armed Forces serving on active duty who is diagnosed with a covered condition to participate in a clinical trial that is conducted using funding awarded under this section and is authorized pursuant to section 505 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t21/s355">21 U.S.C. 355</ref>), without regard to—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb105479-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s723/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>whether the clinical trial involves a substance included in the schedule under section 202 of the Controlled Substances Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t21/s812">21 U.S.C. 812</ref>); or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb10547a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s723/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s912a">section 912a of title 10, United States Code</ref> (article 112a of the Uniform Code of Military Justice).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb10547b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s723/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb10547c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report Required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for three years, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on funding awarded under this section, including the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb10547d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s723/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Identification of clinics designated to host activities under the program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb10547e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s723/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>A description of entities to whom the Secretary has awarded such funding.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb10547f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s723/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The number of members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty who participated in a clinical trial described <page identifier="/us/stat/137/307">137 STAT. 307</page> in subsection (c), the covered conditions of such members treated, and whether such members returned to full duty.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb105480-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s723/d/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Information on the findings of such clinical trials.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb105481-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s723/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="ydb105482-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s723/e/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>The term “<term>covered condition</term>” means any of the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb105483-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s723/e/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>Post-traumatic stress.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb105484-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s723/e/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Traumatic brain injury.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb105485-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s723/e/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>The term “<term>covered psychedelic substances</term>” means any of the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb107b96-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s723/e/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>3,4-Methylenedioxy-methamphetamine (commonly known as “MDMA”).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb107b97-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s723/e/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Psilocybin.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb107b98-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s723/e/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>Ibogaine.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb107b99-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s723/e/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>5-Methoxy-N,N-dimethyltryptamine (commonly known as “5-MeO-DMT”).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb107b9a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s723/e/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>Qualified plant-based alternative therapies.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb107b9b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s723/e/3" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The term “<term>Secretary</term>” means the Secretary of Defense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb107b9c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s723/e/4" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>The term “<term>State</term>” has the meaning given such term in <ref href="/us/usc/t32/s901">section 901 of title 32, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e29133" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s724" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="724">SEC. 724. </num><heading>ANNUAL REPORT REGARDING OVERDOSES BY CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb1165fd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s724/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><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1165fe-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s724/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb1165ff-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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 annually thereafter for four years, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a report on the number of annual overdoses among covered members.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb116600-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s724/a/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 required by paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb116601-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s724/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>The total number of covered members who suffered a fatal or nonfatal overdose during the previous calendar year, including—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb116602-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s724/a/2/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>demographic information, including gender, race, age, military department, military rank, pay grade, and station;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb116603-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s724/a/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the location of the fatal overdose, including whether the overdose was on a military base; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb116604-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s724/a/2/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb116605-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">List.</p></sidenote><content>a list of the substances involved in the fatal overdose.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb116606-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s724/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>Of the covered members identified in subparagraph (A)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb116607-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s724/a/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>the number of covered members who received mental health or substance use disorder services prior to a fatal or nonfatal overdose, including a description of whether such services were received from a private sector provider;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb116608-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s724/a/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the number of covered members with comorbid mental health diagnoses;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb116609-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s724/a/2/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>the number of covered members who had been prescribed opioids, benzodiazepines, or stimulants;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb11660a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s724/a/2/B/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>the number of covered members who had been categorized as high-risk and prescribed or provided naloxone prior to a fatal or nonfatal overdose;<page identifier="/us/stat/137/308">137 STAT. 308</page></content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb11660b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s724/a/2/B/v" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">(v) </num><content>the number of covered members who had a positive drug test prior to the fatal overdose, including any substance identified in such test;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb11660c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s724/a/2/B/vi" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vi">(vi) </num><content>the number of covered members referred to, including by self-referral, or engaged in medical treatment, including medication treatment for opioid use disorder;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb11660d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s724/a/2/B/vii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vii">(vii) </num><content>with respect to each covered member identified in clause (vi), whether the covered member was referred after a positive drug test and the source of such referral; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb11660e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s724/a/2/B/viii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="viii">(viii) </num><content>the number of fatal overdoses and intentional overdoses.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb11660f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s724/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="xdb116610-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p></sidenote><content>An analysis of discernable patterns in fatal and nonfatal overdoses of covered members.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb116611-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s724/a/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>A description of existing or anticipated response efforts to fatal and nonfatal overdoses at military bases that have rates of fatal overdoses that exceed the average rate of fatal overdoses in the United States.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb116612-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s724/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="xdb116613-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of the availability of substance use disorder treatment for covered members.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb116614-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s724/a/2/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>The number of medical facilities of, or affiliated with, the Department of Defense that have opioid treatment programs.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb116615-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s724/a/2/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>A description of punitive measures taken by the Secretary of Defense in response to substance misuse, substance use disorder, or overdose by covered member.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb116616-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s724/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Privacy</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb116617-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s724/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>Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to authorize the disclosure by the Secretary of Defense of personally identifiable information of covered members or military family members, including anonymized personal information that could be used to identify covered members or military family members.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb116618-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s724/a/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Application of hipaa</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out this subsection, the Secretary of Defense shall take steps to protect the privacy of covered members and military family members pursuant to regulations prescribed under section 264(c) of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1320d–2">42 U.S.C. 1320d–2 note</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/104/191">Public Law 104–191</ref>).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb116619-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s724/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="ydb11661a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s724/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 the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Space Force.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb11661b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s724/b/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>The term “<term>military family member</term>” means a family member of a covered member, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb11661c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s724/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the spouse, parent, dependent, or child of a covered member; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb11661d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s724/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>an individual who has legal responsibility for the child of a covered member.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e29334" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s725" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="725">SEC. 725. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb118d2e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><heading>STUDY AND REPORT ON HEALTH CONDITIONS OF MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES ON ACTIVE DUTY DEVELOPED AFTER ADMINISTRATION OF COVID–19 VACCINE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb11db4f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s725/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb11db50-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Study</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall conduct a study to assess and evaluate any health conditions arising in members <page identifier="/us/stat/137/309">137 STAT. 309</page> of the Armed Forces on active duty one year after receiving the first dose of a COVID–19 vaccine.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb11db51-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s725/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Study Parameters</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In conducting the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb11db52-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s725/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb11db53-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Data.</p></sidenote><chapeau>disaggregate data collected by—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb11db54-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s725/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>vaccine type and manufacturer;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb11db55-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s725/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>age group at the time such first dose was administered;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb11db56-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s725/b/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>any health condition developed after receiving such first dose, regardless of whether the condition is attributable to the receipt of such first dose; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb11db57-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s725/b/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>an accounting of adverse events (including hyperimmune response), including further disaggregation by history of infection; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb11db58-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s725/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>assess the prevalence of each such health condition by each age group specified in paragraph (1)(B) among the unvaccinated population for each of years 2017, 2018, and 2019.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb11db59-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s725/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb11db5a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</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 Act and each year thereafter for the subsequent four years, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on the results of each study conducted under subsection (a).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb11db5b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s725/d" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">COVID–19 Vaccine Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>COVID–19 vaccine</term>” means a vaccine licensed under section 351 of the Public Health Service Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s262">42 U.S.C. 262</ref>) or authorized for emergency use 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>) for immunization against the virus responsible for COVID–19.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e29428" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s726" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="726">SEC. 726. </num><heading>GAO STUDY ON HEALTH CARE AVAILABLE TO CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS SUPPORTING THE MISSIONS OF UNITED STATES FORCES JAPAN AND JOINT REGION MARIANAS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb129eac-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s726/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><content>The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study to determine whether health care services available to covered individuals are sufficient to support the missions and readiness of United States Forces Japan and Joint Region Marianas.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb129ead-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s726/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 this section shall include the following elements:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb12c5be-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s726/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb12c5bf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><chapeau>The assessment of the Comptroller General of the effects of the changes to the administration and management of the military health system—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb12c5c0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s726/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>under Defense Health Agency Region Indo-Pacific Administrative Instruction 6025.02, signed on December 22, 2022; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb12c5c1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s726/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>on health care services available to covered individuals through the direct care component of the TRICARE program.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb12c5c2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s726/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb12c5c3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Estimate.</p></sidenote><chapeau>An estimate of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb12c5c4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s726/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="xdb12c5c5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>the number of covered individuals who in fiscal years 2020 through 2023 received health care services through the military health system on a space-available basis; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb12c5c6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s726/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the percentage of covered individuals described in subparagraph (A) who had health insurance not provided through the military health system.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/310">137 STAT. 310</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb12c5c7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s726/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb12c5c8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Summary.</p></sidenote><content>A summary of any health-related screenings administered by the Federal Government to a civilian employee before such civilian employee begins an assignment in the area of responsibility of the United States Indo-Pacific Command.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb12c5c9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s726/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb12c5ca-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><chapeau>The determination of the Comptroller General whether the Secretary of Defense has conducted or participated in an assessment of health care services—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb12c5cb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s726/b/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>provided to covered individuals through the military health system; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb12c5cc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s726/b/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>otherwise available to covered individuals.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb12c5cd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s726/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb12c5ce-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote><content>The evaluation of the Comptroller General of the most recent assessment described in paragraph (4).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb12c5cf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s726/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>Other information the Comptroller General determines appropriate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb12c5d0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s726/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing; Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Comptroller General shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb12c5d1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s726/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>an interim briefing on the study not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb12c5d2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s726/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>a final report on the study in a format and on a date agreed to by the Comptroller General and such Committees during such briefing.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb12c5d3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s726/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 Individual Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>covered individual</term>” means an individual who supports the mission of United States Forces Japan or Joint Region Marianas, who is—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb12c5d4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s726/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>a United States citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident and—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb12c5d5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s726/d/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>a civilian employee of the Federal Government; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb12c5d6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s726/d/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>an employee of a contractor or subcontractor under an agreement between such contractor and the Secretary of Defense; or</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb12c5d7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s726/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>a dependent of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb12c5d8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s726/d/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>a member of the Armed Forces; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb12c5d9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVII/stC/s726/d/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>an individual described in paragraph (1).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <num value="VIII">TITLE VIII—</num><heading>ACQUISITION POLICY, ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT, AND RELATED MATTERS</heading> <toc> <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>Commercial nature determination memo available to contractor.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 802. </designator> <label>Modification of truthful cost or pricing data submissions and report.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 803. </designator> <label>Prohibition on the transfer of certain data on employees of the Department of Defense to third parties.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 804. </designator> <label>Prohibition on contracting with persons that have fossil fuel operations with the Government of the Russian Federation or the Russian energy sector.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 805. </designator> <label>Prohibition of the Department of Defense procurement related to entities identified as Chinese military companies operating in the United States.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 806. </designator> <label>Principal Technology Transition Advisor.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 807. </designator> <label>Senior contracting official for Strategic Capabilities Office.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 808. </designator> <label>Pilot program for the use of innovative intellectual property strategies.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 809. </designator> <label>Pilot program for anything-as-a-service.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 810. </designator> <label>Updated guidance on planning for exportability features for future programs.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 811. </designator> <label>Modernizing the Department of Defense requirements process.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/311">137 STAT. 311</page></label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 812. </designator> <label>Preventing conflicts of interest for entities that provide certain consulting services to the Department of Defense.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 813. </designator> <label>Focused commercial solutions openings opportunities.</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. 820. </designator> <label>Amendments to multiyear procurement authority.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 821. </designator> <label>Modification of approval authority for certain follow-on production contracts or transactions.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 822. </designator> <label>Clarification of other transaction authority for installation or facility prototyping.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 823. </designator> <label>Extension and revisions to never contract with the enemy.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 824. </designator> <label>Modification and extension of temporary authority to modify certain contracts and options based on the impacts of inflation.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 825. </designator> <label>Countering adversary logistics information technologies.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 826. </designator> <label>Modification of contracts and options to provide economic price adjustments.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 827. </designator> <label>Modifications to earned value management system requirements.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle C—</designator> <label>Domestic Sourcing Requirements</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 831. </designator> <label>Emergency acquisition authority for purposes of replenishing United States stockpiles.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 832. </designator> <label>Requirement for full domestic production of flags of the United States acquired by the Department of Defense.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 833. </designator> <label>Amendment to requirement to buy certain metals from American sources.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 834. </designator> <label>Acquisition of sensitive material prohibition exception amendment.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 835. </designator> <label>Enhanced domestic content requirement for major defense acquisition programs.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle D—</designator> <label>Provisions Relating to Programs for Accelerating Acquisition</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 841. </designator> <label>Pilot program to accelerate contracting and pricing processes.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 842. </designator> <label>Demonstration and prototyping program to advance international product support capabilities in a contested logistics environment.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 843. </designator> <label>Special authority for rapid contracting for commanders of combatant commands.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle E—</designator> <label>Industrial Base Matters</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 851. </designator> <label>Additional national security objectives for the national technology and industrial base.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 852. </designator> <label>Department of Defense Mentor-Protege Program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 853. </designator> <label>Modifications to the Procurement Technical Assistance Program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 854. </designator> <label>Modification of effective date for expansion on the prohibition on acquiring certain metal products.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 855. </designator> <label>Extension of pilot program for distribution support and services for weapons systems contractors.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 856. </designator> <label>Pilot program to analyze and monitor certain supply chains.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 857. </designator> <label>Department of Defense notification of certain transactions.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle F—</designator> <label>Small Business Matters</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 860. </designator> <label>Amendments to defense research and development rapid innovation program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 861. </designator> <label>Annual reports regarding the SBIR program of the Department of Defense.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 862. </designator> <label>Payment of subcontractors.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 863. </designator> <label>Increase in Governmentwide goal for participation in Federal contracts by small business concerns owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 864. </designator> <label>Eliminating self-certification for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 865. </designator> <label>Consideration of the past performance of affiliate companies of small business concerns.</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. 871. </designator> <label>Extension of mission management pilot program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 872. </designator> <label>Extension of pilot program to incentivize contracting with employee-owned businesses.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 873. </designator> <label>Program and processes relating to foreign acquisition.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 874. </designator> <label>Pilot program to incentivize progress payments.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 875. </designator> <label>Study on reducing barriers to acquisition of commercial products and services.</label> </referenceItem></toc> <page identifier="/us/stat/137/312">137 STAT. 312</page> <subtitle id="d28342e29874" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Acquisition Policy and Management</heading> <section id="d28342e29879" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s801" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="801">SEC. 801. </num><heading>COMMERCIAL NATURE DETERMINATION MEMO AVAILABLE TO CONTRACTOR.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdb133a0a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3456/b/2">Section 3456(b)(2) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb133a0b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s801/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>for such determination</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>why the product or service was determined to be commercial or noncommercial</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb133a0c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s801/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb133a0d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Records.</p></sidenote><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following: “<quotedText>Upon the request of the contractor or subcontractor offering the product or service for which such determination is summarized in such memorandum, the contracting officer shall provide to such contractor or subcontractor a copy of such memorandum.</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e29916" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s802" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="802">SEC. 802. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF TRUTHFUL COST OR PRICING DATA SUBMISSIONS AND REPORT.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdb13611e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3705/b/2">Section 3705(b)(2) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb13611f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s802/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subparagraph (B), by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new sentence: “<quotedText>The Under Secretary shall make appropriate portions of the report available to the leadership of the offerors named in such report.</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb136120-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s802/2" 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="ydb138831-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><chapeau>The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment shall develop a framework for revising what constitutes a denial of uncertified cost or pricing data, including—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb138832-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>identifying situations under which such denials occur to exclude situations outside the control of the offeror or Federal Government;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb138833-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>identifying whether such denial is from the prime contractor or subcontractor; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb138834-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>developing an appropriate timeframe for requiring submission of uncertified cost or pricing data before a request for such data is considered a denial, including a standardized determination of a starting point and conclusion for such requests.”</content></clause> </subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e29969" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s803" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="803">SEC. 803. </num><heading>PROHIBITION ON THE TRANSFER OF CERTAIN DATA ON EMPLOYEES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO THIRD PARTIES.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdb13af45-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch363">Chapter 363 of title 10, United States Code</ref>,<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb13af46-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10">10 USC </ref></p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb13af47-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 4651.</p></sidenote> <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="ydb13fd68-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658164"><num class="fontsize12" value="4662">“§ 4662.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb13fd69-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4662">10 USC 4662</ref>.</p></sidenote> Prohibition on the transfer of certain data on employees of the Department of Defense to third parties</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb13fd6a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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>Each contract entered into by the Department of Defense on or after the date of the enactment of this section shall include a provision prohibiting the contractor and each subcontractor under such contract from selling, licensing, or otherwise transferring covered individually identifiable Department employee data to any individual or entity other than the Federal Government, except to the extent required to perform such contract or a subcontract under such contract and that would be permissible pursuant to statute or guidance from the Director of the Office of Management and Budget.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/313">137 STAT. 313</page></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb13fd6b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb13fd6c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Waiver</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense may waive the requirements of subsection (a) with respect to a sale, licensing, or other transfer of covered individually identifiable Department employee data if the Secretary determines that such waiver is appropriate.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb13fd6d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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="ydb13fd6e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>The term ‘<term>covered individually identifiable Department employee data</term>’ means individually identifiable Department employee data obtained by—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb13fd6f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>a contractor pursuant to the performance of a contract described in subsection (a) by such contractor; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb13fd70-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>a subcontractor pursuant to the performance of a subcontract under such a contract by such subcontractor.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb13fd71-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>The term ‘<term>individually identifiable Department employee data</term>’ means information related to an employee of the Department of Defense, including a member of the Armed Forces, that—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb13fd72-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>identifies such employee; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb13fd73-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>which may be used to infer, by either direct or indirect means, the identity of such an employee to whom the information applies.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></section> <section id="d28342e30069" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s804" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="804">SEC. 804. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb13fd74-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10">10 USC note</ref></p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb13fd75-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 4651.</p></sidenote><heading>PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH PERSONS THAT HAVE FOSSIL FUEL OPERATIONS WITH THE GOVERNMENT OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION OR THE RUSSIAN ENERGY SECTOR.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb155d06-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/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="ydb155d07-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/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><chapeau>Except as provided under subsections (b), (c), and (d), the Secretary of Defense may not enter into a contract for the procurement of goods or services with any person that is or that has fossil fuel business operations with a person that is not less than 50 percent owned, individually or collectively, by—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb155d08-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>an authority of the Government of the Russian Federation; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb155d09-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>a fossil fuel company that operates in the Russian Federation, except if the fossil fuel company transports oil or gas—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb155d0a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/a/1/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>through the Russian Federation for sale outside of the Russian Federation; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb155d0b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/a/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>that was extracted from a country other than the Russian Federation with respect to the energy sector of which the President has not imposed sanctions as of the date on which the contract is awarded.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb155d0c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Oil and gas origin</inline>.—</heading><content>For the purposes of applying the exception under paragraph (1)(B), oil and gas transported by a fossil fuel company shall be deemed to have been extracted from the location of extraction specified in the certificate of origin or other documentation confirming the origin of such oil or gas unless the person with respect to which such exception would apply knew or had reason to know that such location in such documentation was false or incorrect.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb155d0d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exceptions</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb155d0e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb155d0f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The prohibition under subsection (a) does not apply to a contract that the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of State jointly determine—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb155d10-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>is necessary—<page identifier="/us/stat/137/314">137 STAT. 314</page></chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb155d11-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/b/1/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>for purposes of providing humanitarian assistance to the people of Russia; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb155d12-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/b/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>for purposes of providing disaster relief and other urgent life-saving measures;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb155d13-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>is vital to the military readiness, basing, or operations of the United States or the North Atlantic Treaty Organization;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb155d14-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/b/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>is vital to the national security interests of the United States; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb155d15-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/b/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>was a business operation with a fossil fuel company in a country other than the Russian Federation that was entered into prior to the date of the enactment of this section.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb155d16-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notification requirement</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall notify the appropriate congressional committees of any contract entered into on the basis of an exception provided for under paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb158427-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Office of foreign assets control licenses</inline>.—</heading><content>The prohibition in subsection (a) shall not apply to a person that has a valid license to operate in Russia issued by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury or is otherwise authorized to operate in Russia by the Federal Government notwithstanding the imposition of sanctions.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb158428-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">American diplomatic mission in russia</inline>.—</heading><content>The prohibition in subsection (a) shall not apply to contracts related to the operation and maintenance of the United States Government’s consular offices and diplomatic posts in Russia.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb158429-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Applicability</inline>.—</heading><content>This section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act and apply with respect to any contract entered into on or after such effective date.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb15842a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/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>This section shall terminate on December 31, 2029.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb15842b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/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="ydb15842c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/e/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 congressional committees</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “<term>appropriate congressional committees</term>” means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb15842d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/e/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb15842e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/e/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb15842f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Business operations</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb158430-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/e/2/A" role="definitions" 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 term “<term>business operations</term>” means engaging in commerce in any form, including acquiring, developing, maintaining, owning, selling, possessing, leasing, or operating equipment, facilities, personnel, products, services, personal property, real property, or any other apparatus of business or commerce.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb158431-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/e/2/B" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exceptions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “<term>business operations</term>” does not include—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb158432-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/e/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>any shipment subject to price caps as specified in the “Statement of the G7 and Australia on a Price Cap for Seaborne Russian-Origin Crude Oil”, issued on December 2, 2022, between member countries of that coalition, or the price caps as specified in the “Statement of the G7 and Australia on price caps for seaborne Russian-origin petroleum products Berlin, <page identifier="/us/stat/137/315">137 STAT. 315</page> Brussels, Canberra, London, Ottawa, Paris, Rome, Tokyo, Washington”, issued on February 4, 2023, between such members, if such shipment complies with the applicable price caps;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb158433-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/e/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="xdb158434-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Ukraine.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb158435-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>actions taken for the benefit of the country of Ukraine, as determined by the Secretary of Defense; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb158436-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/e/2/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><chapeau>actions taken to support the suspension or termination of business operations for commercial activities during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on the date described in subsection (d), including—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydb158437-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/e/2/B/iii/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>any action to secure or divest from facilities, property, or equipment;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydb158438-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/e/2/B/iii/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>the provision of products or services provided to reduce or eliminate operations in territory internationally recognized as the Russian Federation or to comply with sanctions relating to the Russian Federation; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydb158439-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/e/2/B/iii/III" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">(III) </num><content>activities that are incident to liquidating, dissolving, or winding down a subsidiary or legal entity in Russia.</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb15843a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/e/3" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Fossil fuel company</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “<term>fossil fuel company</term>” means a person that—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb15843b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/e/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>carries out oil, gas, or coal exploration, development, or production activities;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb15843c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/e/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>processes or refines oil, gas, or coal; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb15843d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/e/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>transports, or constructs facilities for the transportation of, Russian oil, gas, or coal.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb15843e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/e/4" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Person</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “<term>person</term>” means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb15843f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/e/4/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;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb158440-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/e/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>any governmental entity or instrumentality of a government, including a multilateral development institution (as defined in section 1701(c)(3) of the International Financial Institutions Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t22/s262r/c/3">22 U.S.C. 262r(c)(3)</ref>)); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb158441-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/e/4/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </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) or (B).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e30371" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s805" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="805">SEC. 805. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb158442-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10">10 USC note</ref> </p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb158443-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 4651.</p></sidenote><heading>PROHIBITION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PROCUREMENT RELATED TO ENTITIES IDENTIFIED AS CHINESE MILITARY COMPANIES OPERATING IN THE UNITED STATES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb1695b4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s805/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition on Use or Procurement</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1695b5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s805/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><chapeau>Except as provided under subsection (d), the Secretary may not—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1695b6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s805/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>enter into, renew, or extend a contract for the procurement of goods, services, or technology with an entity described in paragraph (2); or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1695b7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s805/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>enter into, renew, or extend a contract for the procurement of goods or services that include goods or services produced or developed by an entity described in paragraph (2).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1695b8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s805/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Entities described</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>An entity described in this paragraph is—</chapeau><page identifier="/us/stat/137/316">137 STAT. 316</page> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1695b9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s805/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>an entity that is identified in the annual list published in the Federal Register by the Department of Defense of Chinese military companies operating in the United States pursuant to section 1260H of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<ref href="/us/usc/t10/s113">10 U.S.C. 113 note</ref>); or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1695ba-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s805/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>any entity subject to the control of an entity described in subparagraph (A).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1695bb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s805/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on applicability</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1695bc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s805/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>Nothing in paragraph (1) shall prohibit the Secretary from entering into, renewing, or extending a contract for the procurement of goods, services, or technology to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third party, including backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1695bd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s805/a/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Existing contracts</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this section shall permit the Secretary to apply the prohibitions in paragraph (1) to existing contracts for goods, services, or technology, including when such contracts are modified, extended, or renewed, entered into prior to the relevant date described in subsection (b).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1695be-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s805/a/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Components</inline>.—</heading><content>Paragraph (1) shall not apply with respect to components (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t41/s105">section 105 of title 41, United States Code</ref>).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1695bf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s805/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb1695c0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Rulemaking</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1695c1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s805/a/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Entity prohibition</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement to implement the prohibitions in paragraph (1)(A) for the Department of Defense.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1695c2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s805/a/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Goods and services prohibition</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 545 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement to implement the prohibitions in paragraph (1)(B) for the Department of Defense, including—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb1695c3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s805/a/4/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>best practices to avoid being subject to the prohibitions described in paragraph (1)(B); and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb1695c4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s805/a/4/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>technical support to assist affected businesses, institutions, and organizations as is reasonably necessary for those affected entities to comply with this section.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb1695c5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Effective Dates</inline>.—</heading><content>The prohibition under subsection (a)(1)(A) shall take effect on June 30, 2026, and the prohibition under subsection (a)(1)(B) shall take effect on June 30, 2027.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb1695c6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s805/c" 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><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1695c7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary may waive the requirements under subsection (a) with respect to an entity that requests such a waiver if the entity seeking the waiver—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1695c8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s805/c/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>provides to the Secretary a compelling justification for the additional time to implement the requirements under such subsection, as determined by the Secretary of Defense; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1695c9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s805/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="xdb1695ca-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p></sidenote><content>provides to the Secretary a phase-out plan to eliminate goods, services, or technology produced or developed by an entity described in subsection (a)(2) from the systems of the entity.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/317">137 STAT. 317</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1695cb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Duration</inline>.—</heading><content>A waiver granted under paragraph (1) may remain in effect until the date on which the Secretary determines that commercially viable providers exist outside of the People’s Republic of China that can and are willing to provide the Department of Defense with quality goods and services in the quantity demanded.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1695cc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s805/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Delegation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary may designate the authority under this section only to—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1695cd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s805/c/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the service acquisition executive of the military department (as such terms are defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s101/a">section 101(a) of title 10, United States Code</ref>) concerned; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1695ce-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s805/c/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the official responsible for all acquisition functions of such other element or organization of the Department of Defense concerned.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb1695cf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s805/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>The President shall not be required to apply or maintain the prohibition under subsection (a) for activities subject to the reporting requirements under title V of the National Security Act of 1947 (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s3091/etseq">50 U.S.C. 3091 et seq.</ref>), or to any authorized intelligence activities of the United States.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb1695d0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s805/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="ydb1695d1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s805/e/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Control</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>control</term>” has the meaning given that term in <ref href="/us/cfr/t31/pt800.208">part 800.208 of title 31, Code of Federal Regulations</ref>, or any successor regulations.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb16bce2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s805/e/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</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>Secretary</term>” means the Secretary of Defense.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e30633" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s806" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="806">SEC. 806. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb16bce3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1701">10 USC 1701 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>PRINCIPAL TECHNOLOGY TRANSITION ADVISOR.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb178034-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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="xdb178035-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Designation</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, each service acquisition executive of a military department shall designate a Principal Technology Transition Advisor who shall advise each Secretary of a military department on the transition of technologies, including technologies from science and technology programs of the Department, private commercial entities, research institutions, and universities, to fulfill identified and potential warfighter requirements for the military department.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb178036-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Advisor Status</inline>.—</heading><content>The Principal Technology Transition Advisor of a military department designated under subsection (a) shall be a member of the Senior Executive Service or a general officer and directly report to the service acquisition executive of such military department.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb178037-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Responsibilities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Principal Technology Transition Advisor of a military department designated under subsection (a) shall do the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb178038-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s806/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Identify technologies being researched, developed, tested, or evaluated by science and technology programs of the Department, including Defense research facilities (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4125/b">section 4125(b) of title 10, United States Code</ref>), that the military department may use to meet identified and potential warfighter requirements, including technologies for which the Department owns and maintains the intellectual property rights.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb178039-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s806/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Consult with Department of Defense innovation programs to identify technologies from private commercial entities, research institutions, universities, and other entities that the military department may use to meet identified and potential warfighter requirements.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/318">137 STAT. 318</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb17803a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s806/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Make recommendations to the service acquisition executive of the military department regarding the acquisition of technologies identified under paragraphs (1) and (2) for acquisition decisions at the service acquisition executive level.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb17803b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s806/c/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Inform program managers (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1737">section 1737 of title 10, United States Code</ref>) and other relevant acquisition officials of the military department of relevant technologies identified under paragraphs (1) and (2).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb17803c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s806/c/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>Develop policies and processes for promoting to 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>)) and nontraditional defense contractors (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3014">section 3014 of title 10, United States Code</ref>) opportunities to license intellectual property developed by the Department, including opportunities and methods for small business concerns and nontraditional defense contractors to engage with the Department regarding such licensing.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb17803d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s806/c/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>Develop and maintain metrics tracking the outcomes of projects and other activities of the military department for which the military department expended amounts designated as budget activity 3 (Advanced Technology Development), budget activity 4 (Advanced Component Development and Prototypes), and budget activity 5 (System Development and Demonstration), as those budget activity classifications are set forth in volume 2B, chapter 5 of the Department of Defense Financial Management Regulation (DOD 7000.14-R).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb17803e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s806/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb17803f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Congressional Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than one year after the designation of the Principal Technology Transition Advisor of a military department under subsection (a), and annually thereafter, the Principal Technology Transition Advisor of such military department shall submit to Congress a report on the following for the one-year period preceding the submission of the report:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb178040-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s806/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The activities of the Principal Technology Transition Advisor.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb178041-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s806/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The outcomes of projects and other activities described in subsection (c)(6), including the metrics described in such subsection.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb178042-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s806/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="ydb178043-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s806/e/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the term “<term>Department</term>” means the Department of Defense;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb178044-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s806/e/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the term “<term>Department of Defense innovation programs</term>” means the Defense Innovation Unit of the Department of Defense, AFWERX of the Air Force, and other programs sponsored by the Department of Defense, or any component thereof, with a focus on accelerating the adoption of emerging technologies for mission-relevant applications or innovation; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb178045-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s806/e/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><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="d28342e30773" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s807" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="807">SEC. 807. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb178046-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s132">10 USC 132 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>SENIOR CONTRACTING OFFICIAL FOR STRATEGIC CAPABILITIES OFFICE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb17ce67-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Senior Contracting Official</inline>.—</heading><content>The staff of the Director of the Strategic Capabilities Office shall include a senior contracting official (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1737">section 1737 of title 10, United States Code</ref>) who shall have the authority to enter into and administer contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, and other transactions in execution of the program activities of the Strategic Capabilities Office.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/319">137 STAT. 319</page></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb17ce68-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s807/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date; Implementation Plan</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb17ce69-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s807/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effective date</inline>.—</heading><content>The authorities described in subsection (a) shall take effect 30 days after the date on which the Secretary of Defense submits the plan described in paragraph (2).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb17ce6a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s807/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb17ce6b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Plan</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a plan for the implementation of the authorities described in subsection (a). The plan shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb17ce6c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s807/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>A plan for oversight of the senior contracting official described under subsection (a).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb17ce6d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s807/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="xdb17ce6e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of the acquisition workforce needs of the Strategic Capabilities Office to support the authority provided under subsection (a).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb17ce6f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s807/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>Other matters as appropriate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e30845" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s808" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="808">SEC. 808. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb17f580-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3791">10 USC 3791 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>PILOT PROGRAM FOR THE USE OF INNOVATIVE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY STRATEGIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb186ab1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s808/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 pilot program for the use of innovative intellectual property strategies that meet the criteria described in subsection (b) to acquire the necessary technical data rights required for the operation, maintenance, and installation of, and training for, covered programs designated under subsection (c).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb1891c2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s808/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Criteria for Strategies</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The innovative intellectual property strategies used in a pilot program established under this section may include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1891c3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s808/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The use of an escrow account to verify and hold intellectual property data.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1891c4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s808/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The use of royalties or licenses.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1891c5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s808/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Other strategies, as determined by the Secretary.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb1891c6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s808/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb1891c7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Designation of Covered Programs</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than May 1, 2024, and with respect to the pilot program established under this section—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1891c8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s808/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the Secretary of each military department shall designate one covered program within the military department under the jurisdiction of such Secretary; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1891c9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s808/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment shall designate one covered program within the Defense Agencies or Department of Defense Field Activities (as defined, respectively, in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s101">section 101 of title 10, United States Code</ref>).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb1891ca-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s808/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb1891cb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb1891cc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</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, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, in coordination with the Secretaries of the military departments, 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 pilot program required under this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb1891cd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s808/e" 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>Beginning on the date on which the first program is designated under subsection (c) and until the termination date in subsection (f), the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, in coordination with the Secretaries of the military departments, shall provide an annual report to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives on—<page identifier="/us/stat/137/320">137 STAT. 320</page></chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1891ce-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s808/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the effectiveness of the pilot program in acquiring the necessary technical data rights necessary to support timely, cost-effective maintenance and sustainment of the acquisition programs designated under subsection (c); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1891cf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s808/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb1891d0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb1891d1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>any recommendations for the applicability of lessons learned from the pilot program.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb1891d2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s808/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 the pilot program established under this section shall terminate on December 31, 2028.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb1891d3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s808/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="ydb1891d4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s808/g/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The term “<term>covered program</term>” means an acquisition program under which procurements are conducted using a pathway of the adaptive acquisition framework (as described in Department of Defense Instruction 5000.02, “Operation of the Adaptive Acquisition Framework”).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1891d5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s808/g/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The term “<term>technical data rights</term>” has the meaning given in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3771">section 3771 of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e30988" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s809" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="809">SEC. 809. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb1891d6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10">10 USC note</ref></p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb1891d7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 3301.</p></sidenote><heading>PILOT PROGRAM FOR ANYTHING-AS-A-SERVICE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb190708-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s809/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 a pilot program to explore the use of consumption-based solutions to address any defense need, hereafter “anything-as-a-service”, that is feasible to provide users on-demand access, quickly add newly released capabilities, and bill based on actual usage at fixed price units.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb190709-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Requirements</inline>.—</heading><content>A contract or other agreement for anything-as-a-service entered into under the pilot program shall require the outcomes of the capability to be measurable, including the cost and speed of delivery in comparison to using processes other than anything-as-a-service, at the regular intervals that are customary for the type of solution provided.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb19070a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s809/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb19070b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Public information.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb19070c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notice</inline>.—</heading><content>With respect to each opportunity to participate in the pilot program established under subsection (a), the Secretary shall make publicly available a notice of such opportunity for not less than 60 days.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb19070d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s809/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb19070e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Timing</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall, to the extent practicable, enter into a contract or other agreement under this section not later than 100 days after the date on which the Secretary, under subsection (c), makes publicly available a notice to participate in the pilot program established under this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb19070f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s809/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exemptions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A contract or other agreement entered into under this section shall be exempt from the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb190710-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s809/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The requirements of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3702">section 3702 of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb190711-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s809/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>With respect to a modification to add new features or capabilities in an amount less than or equal to 25 percent of the total value of such contract or other agreement, the requirements of full and open competition (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2302">section 2302 of title 10, United States Code</ref>).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb190712-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s809/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb190713-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than June 30, 2024, the Secretary of Defense shall provide a briefing to the congressional defense committees on the implementation of the pilot program.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb190714-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s809/g" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Anything-as-a-service Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>anything-as-a-service</term>” means a model under which a technology-supported capability is provided to the Department of Defense and may utilize any combination of software, hardware or equipment, <page identifier="/us/stat/137/321">137 STAT. 321</page> data, and labor or services that provides a capability that is metered and billed based on actual usage at fixed price units.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e31096" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s810" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="810">SEC. 810. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb190715-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb190716-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4067">10 USC 4067 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>UPDATED GUIDANCE ON PLANNING FOR EXPORTABILITY FEATURES FOR FUTURE PROGRAMS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb192e27-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s810/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Program Guidance on Planning for Exportability Features</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb192e28-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment shall ensure that the program guidance for major defense acquisition programs (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4201">section 4201 of title 10, United States Code</ref>) and for acquisition programs and projects that are carried out using the rapid fielding or rapid prototyping acquisition pathway under section 804 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/s3201">10 U.S.C. 3201 note</ref> prec.) is revised to integrate planning for exportability features under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4067">section 4067 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, including—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb192e29-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s810/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>for major defense acquisition programs, an assessment of such programs to identify potential exportability needs; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb192e2a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s810/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>for technologies under an acquisition program or project carried out using the rapid fielding or rapid prototyping acquisition pathway that are transitioned to a major capability acquisition program, an assessment of potential exportability needs of such technologies not later than one year after the date of such transition.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb192e2b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s810/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Revision of Guidance for Program Protection Plans</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than three years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary shall revise guidance for program protection plans to integrate a requirement to determine exportability for the programs covered by such plans.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e31153" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s811" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="811">SEC. 811. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb19553c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10">10 USC note</ref></p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb19553d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 3101.</p></sidenote><heading>MODERNIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE REQUIREMENTS PROCESS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb1a188e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s811/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Modernizing the Department of Defense Requirements Process</inline>.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb1a188f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb1a1890-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Revisions.</p></sidenote>—</heading><content>Not later than October 1, 2025, the Secretary of Defense, acting through the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, in coordination with the Secretaries of the military departments and the commanders of the combatant commands, and in consultation with the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, shall develop and implement a streamlined requirements development process for the Department of Defense, to include revising the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System, in order to improve alignment between modern warfare concepts, technologies, and system development and reduce the time to deliver needed capabilities to warfighters.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb1a1891-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s811/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reform Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The process required by subsection (a) shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1a1892-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s811/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>streamline requirements documents, reviews, and approval processes, focusing on programs below the major defense acquisition program threshold described in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4201">section 4201 of title 10, United States Code</ref>;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1a1893-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s811/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb1a1894-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Revisions.</p></sidenote><content>revise requirements management practices using a clean-sheet approach that avoids prescriptive language, is based on mission outcomes and assessed threats, enables a more iterative and collaborative approach with the Armed Forces, maximizes the use of commercial products or commercial services in accordance with <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3453">section 3453 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, and allows for a broader range of new or alternative <page identifier="/us/stat/137/322">137 STAT. 322</page> technological opportunities to be incorporated without the requirement being validated again;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1a1895-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s811/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>develop a capability needs and requirements framework and pathways that are aligned to the pathways of the adaptive acquisition framework (as described in Department of Defense Instruction 5000.02, “Operation of the Adaptive Acquisition Framework”), and better aligned and integrated with the science and technology development processes of the Department;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1a1896-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s811/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>provide continuity to the acquisition and research programs of the military departments by enabling the military departments to develop, with respect to collections of capabilities grouped by function by the Department of Defense, sets of requirements that are designed to remain applicable to programs and systems relating to such capabilities over substantial periods of time;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1a1897-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s811/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><chapeau>require the military departments to—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1a1898-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s811/b/5/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>articulate in a concise model and document with a set of mission impact measures the sets of requirements developed under paragraph (4); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1a1899-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s811/b/5/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>seek to continuously improve the capabilities subject to such sets of requirements the acquisition of additional capabilities;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1a189a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s811/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>establish a process to rapidly validate the ability of commercial products and services to meet capability needs or opportunities;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1a189b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s811/b/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>retire and replace the Department of Defense Architecture Framework with a new structure focused on enabling interoperability through application program interfaces, enterprise architectures and platforms, and government and commercial standards; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1a189c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s811/b/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><content>ensure that requirements processes for software, artificial intelligence, data, and related capability areas enable a more rapid, dynamic, and iterative approach than the requirements processes for traditional hardware systems.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb1a189d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s811/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>With respect to the implementation of the process required by subsection (a), the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1a189e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s811/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>collaborate with industry partners, contractors of the Department and nontraditional defense contractors (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3014">section 3014 of title 10, United States Code</ref>), and Department of Defense science and technology reinvention laboratories (as designated under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4121/b">section 4121(b) of title 10, United States Code</ref>) regarding the development of the streamlined requirements development process under subsection (a) to ensure such process effectively uses the innovation ecosystem (as defined in section 236(g) of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (<ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4001">10 U.S.C. 4001 note</ref>));</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1a189f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s811/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>develop a formal career path, training, and structure for requirements managers; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1a18a0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s811/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb1a18a1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Publications.</p></sidenote><content>publish new policies, guidance, and templates for the operational, requirements, and acquisition workforces online in digital formats.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb1a18a2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s811/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Interim Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than October 1, 2024, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the development and implementation of the process required by subsection (a), including—<page identifier="/us/stat/137/323">137 STAT. 323</page></chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1a3fb3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s811/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>a description of the efforts to develop and implement the streamlined requirements development process under subsection (a);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1a3fb4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s811/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb1a3fb5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plans.</p></sidenote><content>the plans of the Department of Defense to implement, communicate, and continuously improve the requirements development process required by subsection (a); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1a3fb6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s811/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb1a3fb7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb1a3fb8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>any additional recommendations for legislation that the Secretary determines appropriate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb1a3fb9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s811/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Final Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than October 1, 2025, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report describing activities carried out pursuant to this section.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e31335" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s812" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="812">SEC. 812. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb1a3fba-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10">10 USC note</ref> </p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb1a3fbb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 4501.</p></sidenote><heading>PREVENTING CONFLICTS OF INTEREST FOR ENTITIES THAT PROVIDE CERTAIN CONSULTING SERVICES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb1bc65c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s812/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><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1bed6d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s812/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb1bed6e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb1bed6f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Regulations.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Certification</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall amend the Department of Defense Supplement to the Federal Acquisition Regulation to require any entity that provides consulting services and is assigned a North American Industry Classification System code beginning with 5416, after the effective date of such amendment and before entering into a covered contract, to certify that—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1bed70-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s812/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>neither the entity nor any subsidiaries or affiliates of the entity (as that term is defined in section 2.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation) hold a contract for consulting services with one or more covered foreign entities; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1bed71-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s812/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the entity maintains a Conflict of Interest Mitigation plan described under subsection (b) that is auditable by a contract oversight entity.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1bed72-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s812/a/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>The Secretary of Defense may not enter into a covered contract with an entity described in paragraph (1) that is unable to make the certification required under such paragraph.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb1bed73-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s812/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conflict of Interest Mitigation Plan</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A Conflict of Interest Mitigation plan described under this subsection shall include—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1bed74-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s812/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>an identification, where such identification is not otherwise prohibited by law or regulation, of any covered contracts of an entity described in subsection (a) with a covered foreign entity;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1bed75-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s812/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb1bed76-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p></sidenote><content>a written analysis, including a course of action for avoiding, neutralizing, or mitigating the actual or potential conflict of interest of such a covered contract with the Department of Defense;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1bed77-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s812/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb1bed78-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Procedures.</p></sidenote><content>a description of the procedures adopted by an entity to ensure that individuals who will be performing a covered contract will not, for the duration of such contract, also provide any consulting services to any covered foreign entity; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1bed79-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s812/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb1bed7a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Procedures.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb1bed7b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notice.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb1bed7c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb1bed7d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>a description of the procedures by which an entity will submit to the contract oversight entities a notice of an unmitigated conflict of interest with respect to a covered contract within 15 days of determining that such a conflict has arisen.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/324">137 STAT. 324</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb1bed7e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s812/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Alternative Identification of Covered Foreign Entities</inline>.—</heading><content>If an entity is unable to identify covered foreign entities under subsection (b)(1) due to confidentiality obligations, the entity shall identify any such covered foreign entity as an entity described in subparagraphs (A) through (F) of subsection (f)(4) in the Conflict of Interest Mitigation plan.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb1bed7f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s812/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notification</inline>.—</heading><content>Before determining to withhold an award of a covered contract based on a conflict of interest under this section that cannot be avoided or mitigated, the contracting officer for the contract shall notify the offeror of the reasons for such withholding and allow the offeror a reasonable opportunity to respond. If the contracting officer for the contract finds that it is in the best interests of the United States to award the contract notwithstanding such a conflict of interest, a request for waiver shall be submitted in accordance with <ref href="/us/cfr/t48/s9.503">section 9.503 of title 48, Code of Federal Regulations</ref>. The waiver request and decision shall be included in the contract file.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb1bed80-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s812/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Waiver</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1bed81-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s812/e/1" 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 issue a waiver with respect to the requirements of this section for the award of a covered contract on a case-by-case basis as may be necessary in the interest of national security. The Secretary of Defense may not delegate the authority under this subsection to an official who has not been Presidentially appointed and confirmed by the Senate.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1bed82-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s812/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb1bed83-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Waiver notification</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 30 days after issuing a waiver under this subsection, the Secretary of Defense shall provide a written notification to the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives regarding the use of such waiver authority. The notification shall include—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1bed84-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s812/e/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the specific justification for providing the waiver;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1bed85-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s812/e/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>an identification of the covered foreign entity that is the subject of the waiver request;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1bed86-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s812/e/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>the number of bidders for the covered contract for which the waiver was granted;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1bed87-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s812/e/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>the number of bidders for the covered contract that did not request a waiver; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1bed88-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s812/e/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>the total dollar value of the covered contract.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb1bed89-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s812/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="ydb1bed8a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s812/f/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>The term “<term>consulting services</term>” has the meaning given the term “<term>advisory and assistance services</term>” in section 2.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, except that the term does not include the provision of products or services related to—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1bed8b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s812/f/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>compliance with legal, audit, accounting, tax, reporting, or other requirements of the laws and standards of countries; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1bed8c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s812/f/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>participation in a judicial, legal, or equitable dispute resolution proceeding.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1bed8d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s812/f/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>The term “<term>contract oversight entity</term>” means any of the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1bed8e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s812/f/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The contracting officer.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1bed8f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s812/f/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The contracting officer representative.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1bed90-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s812/f/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>The Defense Contract Management Agency.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1bed91-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s812/f/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>The Defense Contract Audit Agency.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/325">137 STAT. 325</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1bed92-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s812/f/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>The Office of Inspector General of the Department of Defense or any subcomponent of such office.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1bed93-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s812/f/2/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>The Government Accountability Office.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1bed94-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s812/f/3" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The term “<term>covered contract</term>” means a contract of the Department of Defense for consulting services.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1bed95-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s812/f/4" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>The term “<term>covered foreign entity</term>” means any of the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1bed96-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s812/f/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb1bed97-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">China.</p></sidenote><content>The Government of the People’s Republic of China, the Chinese Communist Party, the People’s Liberation Army, the Ministry of State Security, or other security service or intelligence agency of the People’s Republic of China.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1bed98-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s812/f/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb1bed99-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Russia.</p></sidenote><content>The Government of the Russian Federation or any entity sanctioned by the Secretary of the Treasury under Executive Order 13662 titled “Blocking Property of Additional Persons Contributing to the Situation in Ukraine” (<ref href="/us/fr/79/16169">79 Fed. Reg. 16169</ref>).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1bed9a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s812/f/4/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb1bed9b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><chapeau>The government of any country if the Secretary of State determines that such government has repeatedly provided support for acts of international terrorism pursuant to any of the following:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb1bed9c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s812/f/4/C/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>Section 1754(c)(1)(A) of the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s4318/c/1/A">50 U.S.C. 4318(c)(1)(A)</ref>).</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb1bed9d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s812/f/4/C/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>Section 620A of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (<ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2371">22 U.S.C. 2371</ref>).</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb1bed9e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s812/f/4/C/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>Section 40 of the Arms Export Control Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2780">22 U.S.C. 2780</ref>).</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb1bed9f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s812/f/4/C/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>Any other provision of law.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1beda0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s812/f/4/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><chapeau>Any entity included on any of the following lists maintained by the Department of Commerce:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb1beda1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s812/f/4/D/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>The Entity List set forth in Supplement No. 4 to part 744 of the Export Administration Regulations.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb1beda2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s812/f/4/D/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>The Denied Persons List as described in section 764.3(a)(2) of the Export Administration Regulations.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb1beda3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s812/f/4/D/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>The Unverified List set forth in Supplement No. 6 to part 744 of the Export Administration Regulations.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb1beda4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s812/f/4/D/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>The Military End User List set forth in Supplement No. 7 to part 744 of the Export Administration Regulations.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1beda5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s812/f/4/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>Any entity identified by the Secretary of Defense pursuant to section 1237(b) of the Strom Thurmond National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 (<ref href="/us/pl/105/261">Public Law 105–261</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t50/s1701">50 U.S.C. 1701 note</ref>).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1beda6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s812/f/4/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>Any entity on the Non-SDN Chinese Military-Industrial Complex Companies List (NS–CMIC List) maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury under Executive Order 14032 (<ref href="/us/fr/86/30145">86 Fed. Reg. 30145</ref>; relating to addressing the threat from securities investments that finance certain companies of the People’s Republic of China), or any successor order.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e31693" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s813" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="813">SEC. 813. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb1c13b7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3458">10 USC 3458 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>FOCUSED COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS OPENINGS OPPORTUNITIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb1c61d8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s813/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb1c61d9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time periods.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb1c61da-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement</inline>.—</heading><content>During each fiscal year beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the service acquisition executives of each military <page identifier="/us/stat/137/326">137 STAT. 326</page> department, shall exercise the authority under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3458">section 3458 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, not less than four times to acquire goods or services addressing the mission needs of a geographic combatant command.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb1c61db-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s813/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Execution</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>With respect to acquisition carried out under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3458">section 3458 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, pursuant to subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1c61dc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s813/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>assign the responsibility for carrying out such acquisition to a program executive officer and a head of a science and technology reinvention laboratory from the same military department, who shall co-lead such acquisition; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1c61dd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s813/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>ensure that the program executive officer and the head of a science and technology reinvention laboratory assigned as co-leads under paragraph (1) have similar existing requirements and funding for transitioning technologies to acquisition programs within the area of focus for such acquisition.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb1c61de-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s813/c" 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>Subsection (a) shall expire on September 30, 2027.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb1c61df-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s813/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="ydb1c61e0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s813/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The terms “military department” and “services 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> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1c61e1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s813/d/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The term “<term>program executive officer</term>” has the meaning given such term in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1737/a">section 1737(a) of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1c61e2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stA/s813/d/3" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The term “<term>science and technology reinvention laboratory</term>” means a science and technology reinvention laboratory designated under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4121/b">section 4121(b) of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d28342e31793" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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="d28342e31798" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s820" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="820">SEC. 820. </num><heading>AMENDMENTS TO MULTIYEAR PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdb1c88f3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3501/a/1">Section 3501(a)(1) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1c88f4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s820/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>will result in significant savings</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following: <quotedContent>“will result in—<subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1c88f5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>significant savings”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1c88f6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s820/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>annual contracts.</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following: <quotedContent>“annual contracts; or<subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1c88f7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>necessary defense industrial base stability not otherwise achievable through annual contracts.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e31851" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s821" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="821">SEC. 821. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF APPROVAL AUTHORITY FOR CERTAIN FOLLOW-ON PRODUCTION CONTRACTS OR TRANSACTIONS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdb1cb008-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4022">Section 4022 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1cb009-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s821/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (a)(2)(C)(i)(I), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after “<quotedText>subsection (d)</quotedText>” the following: “<quotedText>were met for the prior transaction for the prototype project that provided for the award of the follow-on production contract or transaction, and the requirements of subsection (f)</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1cb00a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s821/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (d), by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<page identifier="/us/stat/137/327">137 STAT. 327</page> <quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydb1cb00b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>The requirements of this subsection do not apply to follow-on production contracts or transactions under subsection (f).”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e31892" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s822" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="822">SEC. 822. </num><heading>CLARIFICATION OF OTHER TRANSACTION AUTHORITY FOR INSTALLATION OR FACILITY PROTOTYPING.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb1cfe2c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s822/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/s4022/i">Section 4022(i) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1cfe2d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s822/a/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="ydb1cfe2e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s822/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in subparagraph (A), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>except for projects carried out for the purpose of repairing a facility,</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>not more</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1cfe2f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s822/a/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>$200,000,000</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$300,000,000</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1cfe30-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s822/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraph (3) as paragraph (4); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1cfe31-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s822/a/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 (2) the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydb1d2542-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Use of amounts</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense or the Secretary of a military department may carry out prototype projects under the pilot program established under paragraph (1) using amounts available to the Secretary of Defense or the Secretary of a military department (as applicable) for military construction, operation and maintenance, or research, development, test, and evaluation, notwithstanding—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1d2543-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>subchapters I and III of chapter 169 of this title; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1d2544-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>chapters 221 and 223 of this title.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb1d2545-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s822/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb1d2546-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4022">10 USC 4022 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Applicability</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to transactions entered into on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e31991" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s823" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="823">SEC. 823. </num><heading>EXTENSION AND REVISIONS TO NEVER CONTRACT WITH THE ENEMY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb1efa07-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s823/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 841 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/usc/t10/s4871">10 U.S.C. 4871 note</ref> prec.) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1efa08-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s823/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the section heading and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>threat mitigation in commercial support to operations</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1efa09-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s823/a/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="ydb1efa0a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s823/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> the subsection heading and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">Program Established</headingText></quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1efa0b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s823/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in matter preceding paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and in consultation with the Secretary of State</quotedText>” and all that follows through the period at the end and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and the Secretary of State, establish a program to enable commanders of combatant commands to identify and manage risks resulting from covered persons and entities engaging in covered activities.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb1efa0c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Guidance.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb1efa0d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Procedures.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb1efa0e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Strategies.</p></sidenote> The Secretary of Defense shall issue guidance establishing such program, including identifying who shall be responsible for carrying out and overseeing the program, procedures for using information available from intelligence, security, and law enforcement sources to identify such risks, and strategies for managing the risks posed by covered persons and entities engaging in covered activities.</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1efa0f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s823/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 (b) to read as follows:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb1f2120-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority</inline>.—</heading><page identifier="/us/stat/137/328">137 STAT. 328</page> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1f2121-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Identification</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1f2122-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb1f2123-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Under the program established under subsection (a), the commander of the combatant command concerned shall evaluate covered persons and entities within the area of responsibility of such command to identify such covered persons and entities that are engaging in covered activities.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1f2124-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notification</inline>.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb1f2125-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notice.</p></sidenote>—</heading><content>Upon identification of a covered person or entity who is engaging in covered activities pursuant to an evaluation under subparagraph (A), the commander of the combatant command concerned, or the designated deputies of such commander, shall submit to the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security, and the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy a notice of such identification and the rationale for such identification.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1f2126-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb1f2127-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notification.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered procurement actions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The head of a contracting activity may take a covered procurement action with respect to a person or entity identified as engaging in a covered activity under the program established under subsection (a) if such head receives a notification from the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment stating that, based on a risk assessment conducted by the commander of a combatant command who made such identification—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1f2128-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>such person or entity is a covered person or entity;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1f2129-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>such person or entity is or was engaging in one or more covered activities; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1f212a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>less intrusive measures are not reasonably available to manage the risk posed by such person or entity.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1f212b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s823/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 (c) to read as follows:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb1f6f4c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notification to Covered Person or Entity</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1f6f4d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Advance notice</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The head of a contracting activity, or other appropriate official, shall notify covered persons and entities of the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1f6f4e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>The program established under subsection (a).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1f6f4f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>The authorities provided by subsection (b).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1f6f50-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>The responsibilities of covered persons or entities to exercise due diligence to mitigate their engagement in covered activities.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1f6f51-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notice of covered procurement actions</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1f6f52-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb1f6f53-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 30 days prior to taking a covered procurement action, the head of a contracting activity shall notify the covered person or entity of the covered procurement action. The<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb1f6f54-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Review.</p></sidenote> covered person or entity shall be permitted the opportunity to challenge the covered procurement action by requesting an administrative review of the action under the procedures of the Department of Defense not later than 30 days after receipt of notice of the action.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1f6f55-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on disclosure of information</inline>.—</heading><content>The rationale of the commander of a combatant command that identified the covered person or entity receiving a notice under subparagraph (A) as a covered person or entity engaging in a covered activity under subsection (b)(1) shall not be disclosed to such covered person or entity, or their representatives, to the extent that such disclosure would <page identifier="/us/stat/137/329">137 STAT. 329</page> compromise national security or pose an unacceptable threat to personnel of the United States or its partners or allies.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1f6f56-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Protection of classified information</inline>.—</heading><content>Classified information relied upon to take a covered procurement action may not be disclosed to a covered person or entity, or to their representatives, unless a protective order issued by a court of competent jurisdiction established under article I or <ref href="/us/cons/aIII">article III of the Constitution of the United States</ref> specifically addresses the conditions under which such classified information may be disclosed.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1f6f57-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s823/a/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> subsection (d) to read as follows:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb1f6f58-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered Procurement Action Reporting</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 15 days after the head of a contracting activity takes a covered procurement action, such head of a contracting activity shall report such covered procurement action to the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment and include such covered procurement action in the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System or other formal systems of record and, in the case that such cover procurement action is for the exclusion a person or commercial entity from an award, the System for Award Management.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1f6f59-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s823/a/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) to read as follows:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb1f966a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb1f966b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Review</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Director of National Intelligence and the Secretary of State, shall, on an annual basis, review the lists of persons and entities previously subject to a covered procurement action under subsection (b)(2) to determine whether or not such persons and entities continue to warrant use of the covered procurement action.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1f966c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s823/a/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> subsection (f) to read as follows:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb1f966d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">“(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Waiver</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense, in conjunction with the Secretary of State, may grant a waiver for actions taken under subsection (b) if it is in the best interest of national security.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1f966e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s823/a/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> subsection (g) to read as follows:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb1f966f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">“(g) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb1f9670-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Delegation of Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>The authority provided by subsection (b) to make a determination to use a covered procurement action, in whole or in part, may not be delegated below the level of head of contracting activity, or equivalent official, for purposes of grants or cooperative agreements.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1f9671-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s823/a/9" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">(9) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> subsection (h) to read as follows:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb1f9672-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="h">“(h) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Updating Regulations</inline>.—</heading><content>The Federal Acquisition Regulation and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement shall be revised to implement the provisions of this subtitle.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1f9673-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s823/a/10" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="10">(10) </num><chapeau>in subsection (i)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1f9674-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s823/a/10/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="ydb1f9675-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s823/a/10/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>Director of the Office of Management and Budget</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Secretary of Defense</quotedText>”;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb1f9676-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s823/a/10/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>appropriate committees of Congress</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>congressional defense committees (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s101/a">section 101(a) of title 10, United States Code</ref>)</quotedText>”;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb1f9677-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s823/a/10/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><chapeau>in subparagraph (A)—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydb1f9678-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s823/a/10/A/iii/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>an executive agency exercised the authority to terminate, void, or restrict a contract, grant, and cooperative agreement pursuant to subsection (c), based on a notification under <page identifier="/us/stat/137/330">137 STAT. 330</page> subsection (b)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>a head of contracting activity took a covered procurement action</quotedText>”;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydb1fbd89-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s823/a/10/A/iii/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>in clause (i), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>executive agency</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>head of contracting activity</quotedText>”;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydb1fbd8a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s823/a/10/A/iii/III" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">(III) </num><content>in clause (ii), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the action taken</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>taking the covered procurement action</quotedText>”;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydb1fbd8b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s823/a/10/A/iii/IV" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="IV">(IV) </num><content>in clause (iii), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>voided or terminated</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subject to the covered procurement action</quotedText>”; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydb1fbd8c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s823/a/10/A/iii/V" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="V">(V) </num><chapeau>in clause (iv)—</chapeau><item class="fontsize10" id="ydb1fbd8d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s823/a/10/A/iii/V/aa" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="aa">(aa) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>of the executive agency in force</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the Department of Defense has</quotedText>”; and</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="ydb1fbd8e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s823/a/10/A/iii/V/bb" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="bb">(bb) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>at the time the contract, grant, or cooperative agreement was terminated or voided</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>at the time of taking the covered procurement action</quotedText>”; and</content></item> </subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb1fbd8f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s823/a/10/A/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><chapeau>in subparagraph (B)—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydb1fbd90-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s823/a/10/A/iv/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>an executive agency did not exercise the authority to terminate, void, or restrict a contract, grant, and cooperative agreement pursuant to subsection (c), based on a notification</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>a head of contracting activity did not take a covered procurement action following an identification from a combatant commander</quotedText>”;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydb1fbd91-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s823/a/10/A/iv/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>in clause (i), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>executive agency</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>head of contracting activity</quotedText>”; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydb1fbd92-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s823/a/10/A/iv/III" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">(III) </num><content>in clause (ii), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>covered procurement</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>action</quotedText>”; and</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1fbd93-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s823/a/10/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>Director</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Secretary of Defense</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1fbd94-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s823/a/11" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="11">(11) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subsections (j) and (m) and <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsections (k), (l), and (n) as subsections (j), (k), and (l), respectively;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1fbd95-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s823/a/12" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="12">(12) </num><content>in subsection (k), as redesignated by paragraph (11), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Except as provided in subsection (m), the</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>The</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1fbd96-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s823/a/13" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="13">(13) </num><content>in subsection (l), as so redesignated, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2025</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2033</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb1fbd97-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s823/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Access to Records</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 842 of the Carl Levin and Howard P. “Buck” McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subsections (a) through (c) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb1fbd98-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb1fbd99-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Examination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Access to Records</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense may examine any records of persons or entities that have existing contracts with, or are active recipients of a grant or cooperative agreement from, the Department of Defense, including any subcontractors or subgrantees, to the extent necessary to support the program established under section 841 of this Act.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb1fbd9a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb1fbd9b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>The examination authorized under subsection (a) may only take place after a written determination is made by the contracting officer, based on a finding from the combatant commander, stating that this examination will support the program established under such section 841 and that less intrusive measures are not reasonably available to manage the risk.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/331">137 STAT. 331</page></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb1fbd9c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s823/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><chapeau>Section 843 of the Carl Levin and Howard P. “Buck” McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1fbd9d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s823/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> paragraphs (1), (2), (3), (7), and (9) and <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraphs (5), (6), and (8) as paragraphs (2), (3), and (7);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1fbd9e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s823/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>before paragraph (2), as so redesignated, by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydb1fe4af-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered activities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘<term>covered activities</term>’ means activities where a covered person or entity is—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1fe4b0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>engaging in acts of violence against personnel of the United States or its partners and allies;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1fe4b1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>providing financing, logistics, training, or intelligence to a person described in subparagraph (A);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1fe4b2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>engaging in foreign intelligence activities against the United States or its partners and allies;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1fe4b3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>engaging in transnational organized crime or criminal activities; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1fe4b4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>engaging in other activities that present a direct or indirect risk to United States or partner and allied missions and forces.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1fe4b5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s823/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>in paragraph (2), as so redesignated, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>with an estimated value in excess of $50,000 that is performed outside the United States, including its possessions and territories, in support</quotedText>” and all that follows through the period at the end and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>that is performed outside the United States, including its possessions and territories.</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb1fe4b6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s823/c/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> paragraph (3), as so redesignated, to read as follows:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydb200bc7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered person or entity</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘<term>covered person or entity</term>’ means any person, corporation, company, limited liability company, limited partnership, business trust, business association, or other similar entity outside of the United States or any foreign reporting company in accordance with <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s5336/a/11/A/ii">section 5336(a)(11)(A)(ii) of title 31, United States Code</ref>, that is responding to a covered solicitation or performing work on a covered contract, grant, or cooperative agreement.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb200bc8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s823/c/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after paragraph (4) the following new paragraphs:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydb200bc9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered procurement action</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘<term>covered procurement action</term>’ means an action taken by a head of contracting activity to—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb200bca-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>exclude a person or commercial entity from an award with or without an existing contract, grant, or cooperative agreement;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb200bcb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>terminate a contract, grant, or cooperative agreement for default; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb200bcc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>void, in whole or in part, a contract, grant, or cooperative agreement.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydb200bcd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered solicitation</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘<term>covered solicitation</term>’ means any solicitation by the Department of Defense for work for which the place of performance is outside of the United States.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb2032de-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s823/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="xdb2032df-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10">10 USC note</ref></p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb2032e0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 4871.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by this section shall take effect 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and shall apply to covered solicitations issued and covered contracts, grants, or cooperative agreements (as that term is defined <page identifier="/us/stat/137/332">137 STAT. 332</page> in section 843 of the Carl Levin and Howard P. “<term>Buck</term>” McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015, as amended by subsection (c)), awarded on or after such date, and to task and delivery orders that have been issued on or after such date pursuant to covered contracts, grants, or cooperative agreements that are awarded before, on, or after such date.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e32778" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s824" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="824">SEC. 824. </num><heading>MODIFICATION AND EXTENSION OF TEMPORARY AUTHORITY TO MODIFY CERTAIN CONTRACTS AND OPTIONS BASED ON THE IMPACTS OF INFLATION.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdb2032e1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  The first section of <ref href="/us/pl/85/804">Public Law 85–804</ref> (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s1431">50 U.S.C. 1431</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2032e2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s824/1" 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 sentence: “<quotedText>If any such amounts are so specifically provided, the Secretary may use them for such purposes.</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2032e3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s824/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (e), 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="d28342e32815" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s825" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="825">SEC. 825. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb2059f4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s50309">46 USC 50309 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>COUNTERING ADVERSARY LOGISTICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb21e095-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s825/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Countering the Spread of Covered Logistics Platforms</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb21e096-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s825/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Contracting prohibition</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb21e097-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s825/a/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 Secretary of Defense may not enter into a contract with an entity that provides data to covered logistics platforms.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb21e098-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s825/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="xdb21e099-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Applicability</inline>.—</heading><content>This paragraph shall apply with respect to any contract entered into on or after the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this subsection.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb21e09a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s825/a/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>The Secretary of Defense may waive the provisions of this subsection for a specific contract if the Secretary—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb21e09b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s825/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="xdb21e09c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>makes a determination that such waiver is vital to the national security of the United States; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb21e09d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s825/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="xdb21e09e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote><content>submits to Congress a report justifying the use of such waiver and the importance of such waiver to the national security of the United States.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb21e09f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s825/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><content>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this subsection, and annually for three subsequent years, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress a report on the implementation of this subsection.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb21e0a0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s825/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Policy With Respect to Ports Accepting Federal Grant Money</inline>.—</heading><sidenote><p>Time periods.</p></sidenote><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb21e0a1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s825/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/t46/ch503">Chapter 503 of title 46, 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="ydb227ce2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="50309">“§ 50309.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb227ce3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s50309">46 USC 50309</ref>.</p></sidenote> Securing logistics information data of the United States</heading><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb227ce4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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="fontsize10" id="ydb227ce5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition</inline>.—</heading><content>A covered entity shall not use a covered logistics platform.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb227ce6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Eligibility</inline>.—</heading><content>A covered entity that is found to use a covered logistics platform shall not be eligible to receive any Federal grant funding as long as the covered entity uses a covered logistics platform.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb227ce7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Guidance</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Transportation shall—<page identifier="/us/stat/137/333">137 STAT. 333</page></chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb227ce8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb227ce9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notification.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb227cea-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notice.</p></sidenote><content>notify covered entities of the prohibition in subsection (a) as soon as practicable, including notice of funding opportunities for grant programs; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb227ceb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb227cec-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Web posting.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb227ced-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Updates.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb227cee-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">List.</p></sidenote><content>publish on a website of the Department of Transportation, and update regularly, a list of covered logistics platforms subject to the prohibition in subsection (a).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb227cef-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall consult with—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb227cf0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>the Secretary of Defense;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb227cf1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>the Secretary of the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb227cf2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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="ydb227cf3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>the Secretary of Commerce.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb227cf4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Waiver</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Transportation, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, may waive the provisions of this section for a specific contract if the Secretary of Transportation—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb227cf5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb227cf6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>makes a determination that such waiver is vital to the national security of the United States; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb227cf7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb227cf8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote><content>submits to Congress a report justifying the use of such waiver and the importance of such waiver to the national security of the United States.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb227cf9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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="ydb227cfa-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb227cfb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">China.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered logistics platform</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘<term>covered logistics platform</term>’ means a data exchange platform that utilizes or provides, in part or whole—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb227cfc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the national transportation logistics public information platform (commonly referred to as ‘LOGINK’) provided by the People’s Republic of China, or departments, ministries, centers, agencies, or instrumentalities of the Government of the People’s Republic of China;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb227cfd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>any national transportation logistics information platform provided by or sponsored by the People’s Republic of China, or a controlled commercial entity; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb227cfe-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>a similar system provided by Chinese state-affiliated entities.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb227cff-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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><chapeau>The term ‘<term>covered entity</term>’ means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb227d00-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>a port authority that receives funding after the date of the enactment of this section under—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb227d01-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>the port infrastructure development program under section 54301;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb227d02-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the maritime transportation system emergency relief program under section 50308; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb227d03-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>any Federal grant funding program;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb227d04-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>any marine terminal operator located on property owned by a port authority as described in subparagraph (A) or at a seaport described in subparagraph (D);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb227d05-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>any agency or instrumentality of the United States Government or that of a State; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb227d06-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>a commercial strategic seaport within the National Port Readiness Network.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb227d07-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s825/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 analysis for <ref href="/us/usc/t46/ch503">chapter 503 of title 46, United States Code</ref>,<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb227d08-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t46">46 USC </ref></p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb227d09-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 50301.</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>“50309. </designator> <label>Securing logistics information data of the United States.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb227d0a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s825/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb227d0b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Applicability</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s50309">Section 50309 of title 46, United States Code</ref>, as added by paragraph (1), shall apply with respect <page identifier="/us/stat/137/334">137 STAT. 334</page> to any contract entered into on or after the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this subsection.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb227d0c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s825/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb227d0d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time periods.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reporting</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this subsection, and annually for three subsequent years, the Secretary of Transportation shall submit to Congress a report on the implementation of <ref href="/us/usc/t46/s50309">section 50309 of title 46, United States Code</ref>, as added by paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb227d0e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s825/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb227d0f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">President.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Negotiations With Allies and Partners</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb227d10-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s825/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb227d11-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Negotiations required</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of State shall seek to enter into negotiations with United States ally and partner countries, including those described in paragraph (3), if the President determines that ports or other entities operating within the jurisdiction of such ally or partner countries are using or are considering using a covered logistics platform.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb227d12-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s825/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>As part of the negotiations described in paragraph (1), the President shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb227d13-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s825/c/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>urge governments of such ally and partner countries to require entities within the jurisdiction of such governments to terminate the use of a covered logistics platform;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb227d14-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s825/c/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>describe the threats posed by a covered logistics platform to United States military and strategic interests and the implications such threats may have for the presence of members of the Armed Forces of the United States in such countries;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb227d15-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s825/c/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>urge governments to use their voice, influence, and vote to align with the United States and to counter attempts by foreign adversaries at international standards-setting bodies to adopt standards that incorporate a covered logistics platform; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb22a426-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s825/c/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>attempt to establish, through multilateral entities, bilateral or multilateral negotiations, military cooperation, and other relevant engagements or agreements, a prohibition on the use of a covered logistics platform.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb22a427-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s825/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Allies and partners described</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The countries and entities with which the President shall conduct negotiations described in this subsection shall include—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb22a428-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s825/c/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>all countries party to a collective defense treaty or other collective defense arrangement with the United States;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb22a429-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s825/c/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb22a42a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">India.</p></sidenote><content>India; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb22a42b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s825/c/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb22a42c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Taiwan.</p></sidenote><content>Taiwan.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb22a42d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s825/c/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 subsection, the Secretary of State shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees describing—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb22a42e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s825/c/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the efforts made by the United States Government as of the date of the submission of the report in the negotiations described in this subsection; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb22a42f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s825/c/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the actions taken by the governments of ally and partner countries pursuant to the negotiation priorities described in this subsection.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb22a430-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s825/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="ydb22a431-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s825/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 congressional committees</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “<term>appropriate congressional committees</term>” means—<page identifier="/us/stat/137/335">137 STAT. 335</page></chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb22a432-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s825/d/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the Committees on Armed Services, Foreign Affairs, and Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb22a433-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s825/d/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the Committees on Armed Services, Foreign Relations, and Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb22a434-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s825/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 logistics platform</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>covered logistics platform</term>” has the meaning given in <ref href="/us/usc/t46/s50309">section 50309 of title 46, United States Code</ref>, as added by this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb22a435-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s825/d/3" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb22a436-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Country listing.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Foreign adversary</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “<term>foreign adversary</term>” means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb22a437-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s825/d/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the People’s Republic of China, including the Hong Kong and Macau Special Administrative Regions;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb22a438-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s825/d/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the Republic of Cuba;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb22a439-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s825/d/3/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="ydb22a43a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s825/d/3/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb22a43b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s825/d/3/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>the Russian Federation; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb22a43c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s825/d/3/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb22a43d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Nicolás Maduro Moros.</p></sidenote><content>the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela under the regime of Nicolás Maduro Moros.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e33393" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s826" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="826">SEC. 826. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb22a43e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10">10 USC note</ref></p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb22a43f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 4601.</p></sidenote><heading>MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS AND OPTIONS TO PROVIDE ECONOMIC PRICE ADJUSTMENTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb22cb50-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s826/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>Amounts authorized to be appropriated by this Act for the Department of Defense may be used to modify the terms and conditions of a contract or option to provide an economic price adjustment consistent with sections 16.203–1 and 16.203–2 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation during the relevant period of performance for that contract or option and as specified in section 16.203–3 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, to the extent and in such amounts as specifically provided in advance in appropriations Acts for the purposes of this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb22cb51-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s826/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb22cb52-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Guidance</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment shall issue guidance implementing the authority under this section.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e33425" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s827" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="827">SEC. 827. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb22cb53-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10">10 USC note</ref> </p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb22cb54-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 4601.</p></sidenote><heading>MODIFICATIONS TO EARNED VALUE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb231975-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s827/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb231976-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb231977-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Regulations.</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 Department of Defense Supplement to the Federal Acquisition Regulation shall be revised to—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb231978-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s827/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>exempt all software contracts and subcontracts of the Department of Defense from earned value management system requirements;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb231979-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s827/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>impose earned value management system requirements for cost contracts or incentive contracts with a value greater than or equal to $20,000,000 and less than $50,000,000; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb23197a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s827/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>require a defense contractor to use an earned value management system for contracts awarded with a value greater than or equal to $50,000,000 and less than $100,000,000.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb23197b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stB/s827/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb23197c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Briefing.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb23197d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Timeline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Implementation</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Department of Defense Supplement to the Federal Acquisition Regulation is not revised as described in subsection (a) before the deadline specified in such subsection, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a briefing on the timeline for such revisions.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/336">137 STAT. 336</page></content></subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d28342e33485" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stC" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading>Domestic Sourcing Requirements</heading> <section id="d28342e33490" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stC/s831" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="831">SEC. 831. </num><heading>EMERGENCY ACQUISITION AUTHORITY FOR PURPOSES OF REPLENISHING UNITED STATES STOCKPILES.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdb23408e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3601/a/1">Section 3601(a)(1) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb23408f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stC/s831/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subparagraph (A)(iv), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or</quotedText>” at the end;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb234090-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stC/s831/2" 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> the period at the end and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>; or</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb234091-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stC/s831/3" 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="ydb2366a2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><chapeau>with respect to an armed attack by a country of concern (as defined in section 1(m) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (<ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2651a/m">22 U.S.C. 2651a(m)</ref>), to which the United States is not a party, for purposes of—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb2366a3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><chapeau>replenishing United States stockpiles of defense articles when such stockpiles are diminished as a result of the United States providing defense articles in response to such armed attack by a country of concern against—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydb2366a4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>a United States ally (as that term is defined in section 201(d) of the Act of December 2, 1942, titled ‘To provide benefits for the injury, disability, death, or enemy detention of employees of contractors with the United States, and for other purposes’ (<ref href="/us/stat/56/1028/ch668">56 Stat. 1028, chapter 668</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1711/d">42 U.S.C. 1711(d)</ref>)); or</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydb2366a5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>a United States partner; or</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb2366a6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>contracting for the movement or delivery of defense articles transferred to such ally or partner through the President’s drawdown authorities under sections 506(a)(1) and 614 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (<ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2318/a/1">22 U.S.C. 2318(a)(1)</ref> and 2364) in connection with such response.”</content></clause> </subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e33575" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stC/s832" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="832">SEC. 832. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb2366a7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Contracts.</p></sidenote><heading>REQUIREMENT FOR FULL DOMESTIC PRODUCTION OF FLAGS OF THE UNITED STATES ACQUIRED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb23b4c8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stC/s832/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/s4862">Section 4862 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb23b4c9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stC/s832/a/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="ydb23b4ca-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>A flag of the United States.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb23b4cb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stC/s832/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in subsection (h)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb23b4cc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stC/s832/a/2/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>Subsection (a)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Except with respect to purchases of flags of the United States, subsection (a)</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb23b4cd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stC/s832/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb23b4ce-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stC/s832/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after paragraph (1) the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="ydb23dbdf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2)</num><subparagraph class="inline" id="ydb23dbe0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="A">(A)</num><clause class="inline" id="ydb23dbe1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>Except as provided by subparagraph (B), subsection (a) does not apply to purchases of flags of the United States for amounts not greater than $10,000.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb23dbe2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>A proposed procurement in an amount greater than $10,000 may not be divided into several purchases <page identifier="/us/stat/137/337">137 STAT. 337</page> or contracts for lesser amounts in order to qualify for the exception under clause (i).</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydb23dbe3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb23dbe4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Waiver authority.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb23dbe5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>The Secretary of Defense may waive subsection (a) with respect to a purchase of flags of the United States in an amount greater than $10,000 if the Secretary of Defense determines such waiver appropriate.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydb23dbe6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb23dbe7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Applicability.</p></sidenote><content>This section is applicable to contracts and subcontracts for the procurement of flags of the United States.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb23dbe8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stC/s832/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb23dbe9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4862">10 USC 4862 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Applicability</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply only with respect to agreements entered into on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e33705" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stC/s833" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="833">SEC. 833. </num><heading>AMENDMENT TO REQUIREMENT TO BUY CERTAIN METALS FROM AMERICAN SOURCES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb242a0a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stC/s833/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/s4863">Section 4863 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb242a0b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stC/s833/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (d)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb242a0c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stC/s833/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (1)(B), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>; and</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> a semicolon;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb242a0d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stC/s833/a/1/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> the period at the end and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>; and</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb242a0e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stC/s833/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 paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="ydb24511f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau>any specialty metal procured as mill product or incorporated into a component other than an end item pursuant to this subsection shall be melted or produced—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb245120-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>in the United States;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb245121-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>in the country from which the mill product or component is procured; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb245122-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>in another country covered under subparagraph (1)(B).”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb245123-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stC/s833/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 (l) and (m) as subsections (m) and (n), respectively; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb245124-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stC/s833/a/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 (k) the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb247835-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="l">“(l) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Provenance of Aerospace-grade Metals</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="ydb247836-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall require that, for any system or component for which the provenance of materials must be tracked to comply with safety regulations concerning flight, the supplier of such system or component shall inform the government if any of the materials were known to be manufactured or processed in—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb247837-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>China;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb247838-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>Iran;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb247839-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>North Korea; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb24783a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>Russia.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb24783b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb24783c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote><content>Not later than March 31 of each year, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report indicating how much specialty metal has been acquired and placed into systems of the Department of Defense from the countries described in paragraph (1).”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb24783d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stC/s833/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb24783e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4863">10 USC 4863 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (a) shall take effect on the date that is 24 months after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e33860" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stC/s834" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="834">SEC. 834. </num><heading>ACQUISITION OF SENSITIVE MATERIAL PROHIBITION EXCEPTION AMENDMENT.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdb249f4f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4872/c">Section 4872(c) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb249f50-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stC/s834/1" 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>Subsection (a)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Subsection (a)(1)</quotedText>”; and<page identifier="/us/stat/137/338">137 STAT. 338</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb249f51-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stC/s834/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (1)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb249f52-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stC/s834/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Defense determines that covered materials</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following: <quotedContent>“Defense—<subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydb24c663-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>identifies a specific end item for which a specific covered material”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb24c664-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stC/s834/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the period at the end and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>; and</quotedText>” ; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb24c665-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stC/s834/2/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 subparagraph:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydb24c666-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>waives subsection (a)(1) for such specific end item and such specific covered material for a period not exceeding 36 months.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e33941" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stC/s835" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="835">SEC. 835. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb24c667-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10">10 USC note</ref></p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb24c668-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 4201.</p></sidenote><heading>ENHANCED DOMESTIC CONTENT REQUIREMENT FOR MAJOR DEFENSE ACQUISITION PROGRAMS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb2562a9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stC/s835/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><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2562aa-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stC/s835/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb2562ab-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</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 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report assessing the domestic source content of procurements carried out in connection with a major defense acquisition program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2562ac-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stC/s835/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Information repository</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall establish an information repository for the collection and analysis of information related to domestic source content for products the Secretary deems critical, where such information can be used for continuous data analysis and program management activities.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb2562ad-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stC/s835/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb2562ae-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Enhanced Domestic Content Requirement</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2562af-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stC/s835/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>Except as provided in paragraph (2), for purposes of <ref href="/us/usc/t41/ch83">chapter 83 of title 41, United States Code</ref>, manufactured articles, materials, or supplies procured in connection with a major defense acquisition program are manufactured substantially all from articles, materials, or supplies mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States if the cost of such component articles, materials, or supplies—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2562b0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stC/s835/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>supplied not later than the date of the enactment of this Act, exceeds 60 percent of cost of the manufactured articles, materials, or supplies procured;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2562b1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stC/s835/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="xdb2562b2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>supplied during the period beginning January 1, 2024, and ending December 31, 2028, exceeds 65 percent of the cost of the manufactured articles, materials, or supplies; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2589c3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stC/s835/b/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>supplied on or after January 1, 2029, exceeds 75 percent of the cost of the manufactured articles, materials, or supplies.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2589c4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stC/s835/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exclusion for certain manufactured articles</inline>.—</heading><content>Paragraph (1) shall not apply to manufactured articles that consist wholly or predominantly of iron, steel, or a combination of iron and steel.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2589c5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stC/s835/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Rulemaking to create a fallback threshold</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2589c6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stC/s835/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="xdb2589c7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</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 issue rules to determine the treatment of the lowest price offered for a foreign end product for which 55 percent or more of the component articles, materials, or supplies of such foreign end product are manufactured substantially <page identifier="/us/stat/137/339">137 STAT. 339</page> all from articles, materials, or supplies mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States if—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb2589c8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stC/s835/b/3/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>the application of paragraph (1) results in an unreasonable cost; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb2589c9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stC/s835/b/3/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>no offers are submitted to supply manufactured articles, materials, or supplies manufactured substantially all from articles, materials, or supplies mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2589ca-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stC/s835/b/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Termination</inline>.—</heading><content>Rules issued under this paragraph shall cease to have force or effect on January 1, 2031.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2589cb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stC/s835/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Applicability</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The requirements of this subsection—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2589cc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stC/s835/b/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>shall apply to contracts entered into on or after the date of the enactment of this Act;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2589cd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stC/s835/b/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>shall not apply to articles manufactured in countries that have executed a reciprocal defense procurement memorandum of understanding with the United States entered into pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4851">section 4851 of title 10, United States Code</ref>; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2589ce-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stC/s835/b/4/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>shall not apply to a country that is a member of the national technology and industrial base (as defined by <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4801">section 4801 of title 10, United States Code</ref>).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb2589cf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stC/s835/c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Major Defense Acquisition Program Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>major defense acquisition program</term>” has the meaning given in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4201">section 4201 of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d28342e34121" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stD" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="D">Subtitle D—</num><heading>Provisions Relating to Programs for Accelerating Acquisition</heading> <section id="d28342e34126" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stD/s841" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="841">SEC. 841. </num><heading>PILOT PROGRAM TO ACCELERATE CONTRACTING AND PRICING PROCESSES.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdb25b0e0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 890 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232">Public Law 115–232</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb25b0e1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stD/s841/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsections (b) and (c) as subsections (c) and (d), respectively;<sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t10">10 USC note</ref></p></sidenote><sidenote><p>prec. 3701.</p></sidenote></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb25b0e2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stD/s841/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subsection (a) the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb25d7f3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Implementation Guidance</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary, acting through the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, shall ensure that each senior contracting official (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1737">section 1737 of title 10, United States Code</ref>) for a contract described in subsection (a) has the discretion to implement the pilot program under this section efficiently and effectively by ensuring the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb25d7f4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>That the pilot program does not include any preferences for contract type or specific contract requirements.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb25d7f5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>That each Secretary of a military department has minimal reporting requirements to the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment with respect to the pilot program.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb25d7f6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stD/s841/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>in subsection (d), as so redesignated, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>January 2, 2024</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>January 2, 2028</quotedText>”.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/340">137 STAT. 340</page></content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e34202" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stD/s842" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="842">SEC. 842. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb25d7f7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2341">10 USC 2341 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>DEMONSTRATION AND PROTOTYPING PROGRAM TO ADVANCE INTERNATIONAL PRODUCT SUPPORT CAPABILITIES IN A CONTESTED LOGISTICS ENVIRONMENT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb275e98-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stD/s842/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Contested Logistics Demonstration and Prototyping Program Required</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall establish a contested logistics demonstration and prototyping program to identify, develop, demonstrate, and field capabilities for product support in order to reduce or mitigate the risks associated with operations in a contested logistics environment.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb2785a9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stD/s842/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 Program, the Secretary shall do the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2785aa-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stD/s842/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Identify ways to capitalize on the inherent interoperability, commonality, and interchangeability of platforms and information systems operated by the United States and one or more covered nations, including to enable effective maintenance and repair activities in a contested logistics environment.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2785ab-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stD/s842/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb2785ac-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><chapeau>Determine, develop, or establish best practices to reduce time needed to return repaired equipment to service, including the use of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2785ad-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stD/s842/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>commercial best practices for rapid supply support; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2785ae-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stD/s842/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>common or shared parts pools.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2785af-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stD/s842/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Explore opportunities to expand the ability to preposition or store materials needed to enable rapid surge capability or to support operations in a contested logistics environment.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2785b0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stD/s842/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Identify, develop, demonstrate, and field effective and efficient means of conducting repairs of equipment away from permanent repair facilities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2785b1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stD/s842/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>Explore flexible approaches to contracting and use of partnership agreements to enable use or development of the capabilities of covered product support providers to effectively, efficiently, and timely satisfy the product support requirements of a combat commander and any applicable covered nation in a contested logistics environment.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2785b2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stD/s842/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>Identify the resources, including any additional authorizations, required by the Secretary of Defense to reduce or mitigate the risks associated with operations in a contested logistics environment.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2785b3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stD/s842/b/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>Identify and document impediments to the performance of product support by covered product support providers in a contested logistics environment, including impediments created by statute, regulation, policy, agency guidance, or limitations on expenditure, transfer, or receipt of funds for product support in contested logistics environments.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2785b4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stD/s842/b/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><chapeau>Identify and document any statutory or regulatory waivers or exemptions that may be applicable or necessary to enable the United States and covered nations to jointly carry out product support activities in contested logistics environments located outside of the United States, including, for each such waiver and exemption—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2785b5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stD/s842/b/8/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the person responsible for requesting such waiver or exemption;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2785b6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stD/s842/b/8/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the criteria for approval of such waiver or exemption; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2785b7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stD/s842/b/8/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>the person responsible for approving such waiver or exemption.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/341">137 STAT. 341</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb2785b8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stD/s842/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb2785b9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Contracts.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Advance Planning and Preparation</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may establish a product support arrangement, including an agreement for prepositioning or storage of materials, with a covered product support provider to enable a rapid response in a contingency operation (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s101/a">section 101(a) of title 10, United States Code</ref>) to the product support requirements of such contingency operation.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb2785ba-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stD/s842/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authorities</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out the Program, the Secretary may, in accordance with section 3 of the Arms Export Control Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2753">22 U.S.C. 2753</ref>), use the authorities under sections 2342, 2474, 3601, 4021, and 4022 of <ref href="/us/usc/t10">title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb2785bb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stD/s842/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb2785bc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Summaries.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb2785bd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb2785be-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 24 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report summarizing Program activities, including—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2785bf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stD/s842/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>any recommendations to reduce impediments to meeting the requirements of a combatant command or covered nation for product support in a contested logistics environment;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2785c0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stD/s842/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>a summary of impediments identified under subsection (b)(7) and specific recommendations for necessary changes to statutory, regulatory, policy, agency guidance, or current limitations on expenditure, transfer, or receipt of funds to carry out the product support activities under this pilot indefinitely;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2785c1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stD/s842/e/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>a summary of waivers or exemptions identified under subsection (b)(8), along with any recommendations for changes to the processes for obtaining such waivers or exemptions; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2785c2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stD/s842/e/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>recommendations for improving the Program, including whether to extend or make the Program permanent.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb2785c3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stD/s842/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Development and Promulgation of Department of Defense Guidance</inline>.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb2785c4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote>—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall issue guidance implementing the Program.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb2785c5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stD/s842/g" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Sunset</inline>.—</heading><content>The authority under this section shall terminate on the date that is three years after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb2785c6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stD/s842/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="ydb2785c7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stD/s842/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">Contested logistics environment</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>contested logistics environment</term>” has the meaning given such term in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2926">section 2926 of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2785c8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stD/s842/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">Covered nations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “<term>covered nation</term>” means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2785c9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stD/s842/h/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>Australia;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2785ca-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stD/s842/h/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Canada;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2785cb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stD/s842/h/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>New Zealand;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2785cc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stD/s842/h/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2785cd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stD/s842/h/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>other nations as designated as a covered nation for the purposes of this Program by the Secretary.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2785ce-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stD/s842/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">Covered product support provider</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “<term>covered product support provider</term>” means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2785cf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stD/s842/h/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>a product support provider that includes an entity within the government of a covered nation;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2785d0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stD/s842/h/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>a private sector product support provider; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2785d1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stD/s842/h/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>a product support integrator domiciled in the United States or a covered nation.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2785d2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stD/s842/h/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Product support; product support integrator; product support provider</inline>.—</heading><content>The terms “product support”, “product support integrator”, and “product support provider” <page identifier="/us/stat/137/342">137 STAT. 342</page> have the meanings given, respectively, in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4324">section 4324 of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2785d3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stD/s842/h/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Product support arrangement</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2785d4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stD/s842/h/5/A" role="definitions" 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 term “<term>product support arrangement</term>” means a contract, task order, or any other type of agreement or arrangement, between the United States and a covered product support provider, for the performance of the functions described in subparagraph (B) with respect to—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb2785d5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stD/s842/h/5/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>a platform or information system operated by the United States and the covered nation of such covered product support provider; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb2785d6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stD/s842/h/5/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>a subsystem or components of such a platform or information system.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2785d7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stD/s842/h/5/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Functions described</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The functions described in this subparagraph, with respect to a platform, information system, subsystem, or component described in subparagraph (A), are the following:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb2785d8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stD/s842/h/5/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>Performance-based logistics.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb2785d9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stD/s842/h/5/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>Sustainment support.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb2785da-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stD/s842/h/5/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>Contractor logistics support.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb2785db-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stD/s842/h/5/B/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>Life-cycle product support.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb27acec-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stD/s842/h/5/B/v" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">(v) </num><content>Weapon system product support.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb27aced-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stD/s842/h/6" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Program</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>Program</term>” means the demonstration and prototyping program established under subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb27acee-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stD/s842/h/7" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Secretary</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>Secretary</term>” means the Secretary of Defense.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e34571" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stD/s843" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="843">SEC. 843. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb27acef-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3601">10 USC 3601 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>SPECIAL AUTHORITY FOR RAPID CONTRACTING FOR COMMANDERS OF COMBATANT COMMANDS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb289750-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stD/s843/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb289751-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The commander of a combatant command, upon providing a written determination to a senior contracting official (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1737">section 1737 of title 10, United States Code</ref>), may request use of the special authorities described in subsection (b)—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb289752-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stD/s843/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in support of a contingency operation (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s101/a">section 101(a) of title 10, United States Code</ref>);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb289753-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stD/s843/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>to facilitate the defense against or recovery from a cyber attack, nuclear attack, biological attack, chemical attack, or radiological attack against the United States;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb289754-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stD/s843/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>in support of a humanitarian or peacekeeping operation (as the term is defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3015/2">section 3015(2) of title 10, United States Code</ref>); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb289755-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stD/s843/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>for purposes of protecting the national security interests of the United States during directed operations that are below the threshold of traditional armed conflict.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb289756-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stD/s843/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Special Authorities Described</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The special authorities for contracting that may be used by the senior contracting official to rapidly respond to time-sensitive or unplanned emergency situations are as follows:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb289757-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stD/s843/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>Procedures applicable to purchases below micro-purchase threshold (described in <ref href="/us/usc/t41/s1902">section 1902 of title 41, United States Code</ref>), with respect to a single contracting action taken under subsection (a) for a contract to be awarded and performed, or purchase to be made—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb289758-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stD/s843/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in the United States, with a value less than $15,000; or<page identifier="/us/stat/137/343">137 STAT. 343</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb289759-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stD/s843/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>outside the United States, with a value less than $25,000.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb28975a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stD/s843/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>Simplified acquisition procedures (described in <ref href="/us/usc/t41/s1901">section 1901 of title 41, United States Code</ref>), with respect to a single contracting action taken under subsection (a) for a contract to be awarded and performed, or purchase to be made—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb28975b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stD/s843/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in the United States, with a value less than $750,000; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb28975c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stD/s843/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>outside the United States, with a value less than $1,500,000.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb28975d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stD/s843/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb28975e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Applicability.</p></sidenote><content>For simplified procedures for purchases under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3205">section 3205 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, subsection (a)(2) of such section shall be applied by substituting “$10,000,000” for “$5,000,000”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb28975f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stD/s843/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>The property or service being procured may be treated as a commercial product or a commercial service for the purpose of carrying out the procurement.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb289760-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stD/s843/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><chapeau>A written determination required under subsection (a)—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb289761-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stD/s843/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>may include more than one requested action;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb289762-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stD/s843/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>may be directed to more than one senior contracting official; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb289763-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stD/s843/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>shall include—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb289764-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stD/s843/c/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the rationale for the request in accordance with paragraphs (1) through (4) of such subsection;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb289765-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stD/s843/c/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>a description of any special authority requested; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb289766-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stD/s843/c/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>an attestation that funds are available for such special authority.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb289767-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stD/s843/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 authority under subsection (a) shall terminate on September 30, 2028.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb289768-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stD/s843/e" 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 January 15, 2025, and annually thereafter for four years, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, in coordination with the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the use of the authority under this section for the fiscal year preceding the date of submission of the report.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb289769-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Summary.</p></sidenote> The report shall include a summary of each instance of the authority being used, including—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb28976a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stD/s843/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>an identification of each commander submitting a request under subsection (a);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb28976b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stD/s843/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>an identification of each senior contracting official responding to such request; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb28976c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stD/s843/e/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>the specific special authority requested, including an identification of the contractor that performed the contract and the value of the contract.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d28342e34771" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stE" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="E">Subtitle E—</num><heading>Industrial Base Matters</heading> <section id="d28342e34776" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stE/s851" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="851">SEC. 851. </num><heading>ADDITIONAL NATIONAL SECURITY OBJECTIVES FOR THE NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY AND INDUSTRIAL BASE.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdb28be7d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4811/a/9">Section 4811(a)(9) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb28be7e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stE/s851/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>services, supplies, and</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>materials</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb28be7f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stE/s851/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> before the period at the end the following: “<quotedText>, including by reducing reliance on potential adversaries for <page identifier="/us/stat/137/344">137 STAT. 344</page> such services, supplies, and materials to the maximum extent practicable</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e34810" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stE/s852" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="852">SEC. 852. </num><heading>DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE MENTOR-PROTEGE PROGRAM.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdb28e590-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4902/e">Section 4902(e) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb28e591-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stE/s852/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subparagraphs (A) through (D) as clauses (i) through (iv), respectively;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb290ca2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stE/s852/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraphs (1) and (2) as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb290ca3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stE/s852/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Before providing assistance</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(1) Before providing assistance</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb290ca4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stE/s852/4" 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="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb290ca5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb290ca6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Contracts.</p></sidenote><content>An agreement under this subsection may be a contract, cooperative agreement, or a partnership intermediary agreement.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e34872" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stE/s853" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="853">SEC. 853. </num><heading>MODIFICATIONS TO THE PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb2981d7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stE/s853/a" role="instruction" 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><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4951">Section 4951 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2981d8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stE/s853/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (1)(C), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>private, nonprofit organization</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>nonprofit organization</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2981d9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stE/s853/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="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydb2981da-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>The term ‘<term>business entity</term>’ means a corporation, association, partnership, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, consortia, not-for-profit, or other legal entity.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb2981db-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stE/s853/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Cooperative Agreements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4954">Section 4954 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2981dc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stE/s853/b/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="ydb2981dd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stE/s853/b/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 (1) and (2) as subparagraphs (A) and (B);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb29a8ee-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stE/s853/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> “<quotedText>(1)</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>Under</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb29a8ef-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stE/s853/b/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="indentDown2 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb29a8f0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb29a8f1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Waiver authority.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb29a8f2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>The Secretary shall have the ability to waive or modify the percentages specified in paragraph (1), on a case-by-case basis, if the Secretary determines that it would be in the best interest of the program.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb29a8f3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stE/s853/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 <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsections (d), (e), and (f) as subsections (c), (d), and (e); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb29a8f4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stE/s853/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 (e), as redesignated by paragraph (2), the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb29a8f5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">“(f) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb29a8f6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Waiver of Government Cost Share Restriction</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Secretary of Defense determines it to be in the best interests of the Federal Government, the Secretary may waive the restrictions on the percentage of eligible costs covered by the program under section (b). The<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb29a8f7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Submission.</p></sidenote> Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a written justification for such determination.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb29a8f8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stE/s853/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority to Provide Certain Types of Technical Assistance</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4958/c">Section 4958(c) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb29a8f9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stE/s853/c/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>; and</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> a semicolon;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb29a8fa-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stE/s853/c/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> the period at the end and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> a semicolon; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb29a8fb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stE/s853/c/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 paragraphs:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydb29a8fc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>under clause 252.204–7012 of the Defense Acquisition Regulation Supplement, or any successor regulation, and on compliance with those requirements (and any successor requirements); and<page identifier="/us/stat/137/345">137 STAT. 345</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydb29d00d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>under section 847 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/133/1505">133 Stat. 1505</ref>), and on compliance with those requirements (and any such successor requirements).”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e35089" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stE/s854" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="854">SEC. 854. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF EFFECTIVE DATE FOR EXPANSION ON THE PROHIBITION ON ACQUIRING CERTAIN METAL PRODUCTS.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 844(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>; <ref href="/us/stat/134/3766">134 Stat. 3766</ref>)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb29d00e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4872">10 USC 4872 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>5 years</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>6 years</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d28342e35119" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stE/s855" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="855">SEC. 855. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF PILOT PROGRAM FOR DISTRIBUTION SUPPORT AND SERVICES FOR WEAPONS SYSTEMS CONTRACTORS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdb29f71f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 883 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/s4292">10 U.S.C. 4292 note</ref> prec.) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb29f720-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stE/s855/1" 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>seven-year pilot program</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>eight-year pilot program</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb29f721-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stE/s855/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (g), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>seven years</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>eight years</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e35159" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stE/s856" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="856">SEC. 856. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb29f722-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10">10 USC note</ref></p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb29f723-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 3241.</p></sidenote><heading>PILOT PROGRAM TO ANALYZE AND MONITOR CERTAIN SUPPLY CHAINS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb2a6c54-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stE/s856/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb2a6c55-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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 Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment shall establish and carry out a pilot program to analyze, map, and monitor supply chains for up to five covered weapons platforms, under which the Under Secretary shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2a6c56-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stE/s856/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>identify impediments to production and opportunities to expand the production of components of such a covered weapons platform;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2a6c57-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stE/s856/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>identify potential risks to and vulnerabilities of suppliers for such covered weapons platforms and ways to mitigate such risks; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2a6c58-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stE/s856/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>identify critical suppliers for such covered weapons platforms.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb2a6c59-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stE/s856/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Use of Tools</inline>.—</heading><content>The Under Secretary may use a combination of commercial tools and tools available to the Department of Defense to carry out the program established under this section, including artificial intelligence and machine learning tools to improve data analysis capabilities for such supply chains.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb2a6c5a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stE/s856/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Reports</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter until the date specified in subsection (d), the Under Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2a6c5b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stE/s856/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb2a6c5c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">List.</p></sidenote><content>a list of the vulnerabilities of the supply chains for each covered weapons platform selected under subsection (a), categorized by severity of threat or risk to deployment of such a platform;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2a6c5d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stE/s856/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>for each vulnerability, a description of such vulnerability, whether such vulnerability has been resolved, and, if resolved, the time from identification to resolution; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2a6c5e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stE/s856/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb2a6c5f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>an assessment of any efficiencies achieved by addressing impediments to the supply chain.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/346">137 STAT. 346</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb2a6c60-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stE/s856/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Termination</inline>.—</heading><content>The authority to carry out the pilot program under this section shall terminate on January 1, 2028.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb2a6c61-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stE/s856/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 Weapons Platform Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>covered weapons platform</term>” means any weapons platform identified in the reports submitted under section 1251(d)(1) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<ref href="/us/usc/t10/s113">10 U.S.C. 113 note</ref>).</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e35262" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stE/s857" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="857">SEC. 857. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb2a6c62-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s18a">15 USC 18a note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE NOTIFICATION OF CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  The parties to a proposed merger or acquisition that will require a review by the Department of Defense who are required to file the notification and provide supplementary information to the Department of Justice or the Federal Trade Commission under section 7A of the Clayton Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t15/s18a">15 U.S.C. 18a</ref>) shall concurrently provide such information to the Department of Defense during the waiting period under section 7A of the Clayton Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t15/s18a">15 U.S.C. 18a</ref>).</content></section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d28342e35281" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stF" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="F">Subtitle F—</num><heading>Small Business Matters</heading> <section id="d28342e35286" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stF/s860" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="860">SEC. 860. </num><heading>AMENDMENTS TO DEFENSE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT RAPID INNOVATION PROGRAM.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdb2ae193-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4061">Section 4061 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2ae194-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stF/s860/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2ae195-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stF/s860/1/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="ydb2ae196-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stF/s860/1/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>to enable and assist small businesses</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>merit-based program</quotedText>”;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb2ae197-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stF/s860/1/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>fielding of technologies</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>commercialization of various technologies, including critical technologies</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb2ae198-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stF/s860/1/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>capabilities developed through competitively awarded prototype agreements</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>defense laboratories,</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2ae199-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stF/s860/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>support the integration of such products,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>evaluation outcomes,</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2ae19a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stF/s860/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in subsection (b)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2ae19b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stF/s860/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>primarily major defense acquisition programs, but also other</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>candidate proposals in support of</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2ae19c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stF/s860/2/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>by each military department</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>by each Office of Small Business Programs of each military department</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2ae19d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stF/s860/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>in subsection (d)(2), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$3,000,000</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$6,000,000</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e35386" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stF/s861" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="861">SEC. 861. </num><heading>ANNUAL REPORTS REGARDING THE SBIR PROGRAM OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 279(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/134/3507">134 Stat. 3507</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>each fiscal years 2021, 2022, and 2023</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="substitute">replacing</amendingAction> with “<quotedText>each fiscal year through fiscal year 2028</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d28342e35408" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stF/s862" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="862">SEC. 862. </num><heading>PAYMENT OF SUBCONTRACTORS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb2b56ce-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stF/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">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 8(d)(13) of the Small Business Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t15/s637/d/13">15 U.S.C. 637(d)(13)</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—<page identifier="/us/stat/137/347">137 STAT. 347</page></chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2b56cf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stF/s862/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subparagraph (B)(i), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>90 days</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>30 days</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2b56d0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stF/s862/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in subparagraph (C)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2b56d1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stF/s862/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>contract shall</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> <quotedContent>“contract—<clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb2b56d2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>shall”</content></clause> </quotedContent>;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2b56d3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stF/s862/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in clause (i), as so designated, 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="ydb2b56d4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stF/s862/a/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:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentUp1 fontsize10" id="ydb2b56d5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>may enter or modify past performance information of the prime contractor in connection with the unjustified failure to make a full or timely payment to a subcontractor subject to this paragraph before or after close-out of the covered contract.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2b56d6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stF/s862/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>in subparagraph (D), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subparagraph (E)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subparagraph (F)</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2b56d7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stF/s862/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subparagraph (E) as subparagraph (F); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2b56d8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stF/s862/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 subparagraph (D) the following:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2b7de9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Cooperation</inline>.—</heading><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb2b7dea-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb2b7deb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb2b7dec-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Requirement.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb2b7ded-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote>—</heading><content>Once a contracting officer determines, with respect to the past performance of a prime contractor, that there was an unjustified failure by the prime contractor on a covered contract to make a full or timely payment to a subcontractor covered by subparagraph (B) or (C), the prime contractor is required to cooperate with the contracting officer, who shall consult with the Director of Small Business Programs or the Director of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization acting pursuant to section 15(k)(6) and other representatives of the Government, regarding correcting and mitigating the unjustified failure to make a full or timely payment to a subcontractor.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb2b7dee-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Duration</inline>.—</heading><content>The duty of cooperation under this subparagraph for a prime contractor described in clause (i) continues until the subcontractor is made whole or the determination of the contracting officer determination is no longer effective, and regardless of performance or close-out status of the covered contract.”</content></clause> </subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb2b7def-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stF/s862/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations</inline>.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb2b7df0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb2b7df1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb2b7df2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s637">15 USC 637 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall submit to the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council proposed revisions to regulations that the Administrator determines necessary to carry out the amendments made by this section.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e35582" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stF/s863" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="863">SEC. 863. </num><heading>INCREASE IN GOVERNMENTWIDE GOAL FOR PARTICIPATION IN FEDERAL CONTRACTS BY SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS OWNED AND CONTROLLED BY SERVICE-DISABLED VETERANS.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 15(g)(1)(A)(ii) of the Small Business Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t15/s644/g/1/A/ii">15 U.S.C. 644(g)(1)(A)(ii)</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>3 percent</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>5 percent</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d28342e35602" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stF/s864" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="864">SEC. 864. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb2b7df3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s644">15 USC 644 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>ELIMINATING SELF-CERTIFICATION FOR SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb2bf224-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stF/s864/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><chapeau>In this section:<page identifier="/us/stat/137/348">137 STAT. 348</page></chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2bf225-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stF/s864/a/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Administrator</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>Administrator</term>” means the Administrator of the Small Business Administration.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2bf226-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stF/s864/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Small business concern; small business concerns owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans</inline>.—</heading><content>The terms “small business concern” and “small business concerns owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans” have the meanings given those terms in section 3 of the Small Business Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t15/s632">15 U.S.C. 632</ref>).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb2bf227-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stF/s864/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Eliminating Self-Certification in Prime Contracting and Subcontracting for SDVOSBs</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2bf228-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stF/s864/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>Each prime contract award and subcontract award that is counted for the purpose of meeting the goals for participation by small business concerns owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans in procurement contracts for Federal agencies, as established in section 15(g)(2) of the Small Business Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t15/s644/g/2">15 U.S.C. 644(g)(2)</ref>), shall be entered into with small business concerns certified by the Administrator as small business concerns owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans under section 36 of such Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t15/s657f">15 U.S.C. 657f</ref>).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2bf229-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stF/s864/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effective date</inline>.—</heading><content>Paragraph (1) shall take effect on October 1 of the fiscal year beginning after the Administrator promulgates the regulations required under subsection (d).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb2bf22a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stF/s864/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Phased Approach to Eliminating Self-Certification for SDVOSBs</inline>.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb2bf22b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time periods.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb2bf22c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote>—</heading><chapeau>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any small business concern that self-certified as a small business concern owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans may—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2bf22d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stF/s864/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>if the small business concern files a certification application with the Administrator before the end of the 1-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, maintain such self-certification until the Administrator makes a determination with respect to such certification; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2bf22e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stF/s864/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>if the small business concern does not file a certification application before the end of the 1-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, lose, at the end of such 1-year period, any self-certification of the small business concern as a small business concern owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb2c193f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stF/s864/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb2c1940-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Rulemaking</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall promulgate regulations to carry out this section.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e35716" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stF/s865" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="865">SEC. 865. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb2c1941-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb2c1942-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Requirements.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb2c1943-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Contracts.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb2c1944-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3301">10 USC 3301 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>CONSIDERATION OF THE PAST PERFORMANCE OF AFFILIATE COMPANIES OF SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Not later than July 1, 2024, the Secretary of Defense shall amend section 215.305 of the Defense Federal Acquisition Supplement (or any successor regulation) to require that when small business concerns bid on Department of Defense contracts, the past performance evaluation and source selection processes shall consider, if relevant, the past performance information of affiliate companies of the small business concerns.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/349">137 STAT. 349</page></content></section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d28342e35737" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stG" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="G">Subtitle G—</num><heading>Other Matters</heading> <section id="d28342e35742" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stG/s871" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="871">SEC. 871. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF MISSION MANAGEMENT PILOT PROGRAM.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdb2c8e75-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 871 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/81">Public Law 117–81</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s191">10 U.S.C. 191 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2c8e76-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stG/s871/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (b)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2c8e77-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stG/s871/1/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="ydb2c8e78-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stG/s871/1/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><headingText class="smallCaps">In General</headingText>.—Except</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following: <quotedContent>“<headingText class="smallCaps">In General</headingText>.—<subparagraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="ydb2c8e79-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Selection</inline>.—</heading><content>Except”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb2c8e7a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stG/s871/1/A/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 subparagraph:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="ydb2c8e7b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Delegation of oversight and management</inline>.—</heading><content>The Deputy Secretary of Defense may delegate to one or more mission managers the responsibility to oversee the selected missions and provide mission management.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2c8e7c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stG/s871/1/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="ydb2c8e7d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Identification of funding</inline>.—</heading><content>For each mission selected under paragraph (1), the Deputy Secretary of Defense shall identify funding sources in detail in defense budget materials submitted to Congress pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s1105">section 1105 of title 31, United States Code</ref>, for the first year for which the selected mission is intended to be carried out. Such materials shall also include a description of each such selected mission and the proposed solution to achieve the goals of such mission.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2cb58e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stG/s871/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in subsection (c)(2)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2cb58f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stG/s871/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in subparagraph (E), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>; and</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> a semicolon;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2cb590-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stG/s871/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subparagraph (F) as subparagraph (G); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2cb591-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stG/s871/2/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 (E) the following new subparagraph:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydb2cb592-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">“(F) </num><content>assist the Deputy Secretary of Defense in the identification of funding that could contribute to the mission through existing authorized methods to realign, reprogram, or transfer funds; and”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2cb593-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stG/s871/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>in subsection (f)(1)(A), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>every six months thereafter until the date that is five years after the date of the enactment of this Act</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>annually thereafter until September 30, 2028</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2cb594-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stG/s871/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>in subsection (h), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>terminate on the date that is five years after the date of the enactment of this Act</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>terminate on September 30, 2028</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e35908" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stG/s872" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="872">SEC. 872. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF PILOT PROGRAM TO INCENTIVIZE CONTRACTING WITH EMPLOYEE-OWNED BUSINESSES.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdb2d03b5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 874 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (<ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3204">10 U.S.C. 3204 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2d03b6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stG/s872/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (b)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2d03b7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stG/s872/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and prescribe regulations</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>establish a pilot program</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2d03b8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stG/s872/1/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="ydb2d03b9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stG/s872/1/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>or for</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>services procured by</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb2d03ba-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stG/s872/1/B/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 for</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>may be procured by</quotedText>”; and<page identifier="/us/stat/137/350">137 STAT. 350</page></content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2d03bb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stG/s872/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>in paragraph (3), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>A qualified</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Each contract held by a qualified</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2d03bc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stG/s872/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (c)(2), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>expended on subcontracts, subject to such necessary and reasonable waivers</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following: <quotedContent>“expended on subcontracts, except—<subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2d03bd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>to the extent subcontracted amounts exceeding 50 percent are subcontracted to other qualified businesses wholly-owned through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2d2ace-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>in the case of contracts for products, to the extent subcontracted amounts exceeding 50 percent are for materials not available from another qualified business wholly-owned through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2d2acf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>pursuant to such necessary and reasonable waivers”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2d2ad0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stG/s872/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>in subsection (e), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>five years after</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>eight years after</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e36014" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stG/s873" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="873">SEC. 873. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb2d2ad1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb2d2ad2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s301">10 USC 301 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>PROGRAM AND PROCESSES RELATING TO FOREIGN ACQUISITION.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb2dee23-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stG/s873/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Pilot Program for Combatant Command Use of Defense Acquisition Workforce Development Account</inline>.—</heading><content>Each commander of a geographic combatant command may use amounts from the Defense Acquisition Workforce Development Account established under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1705">section 1705 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, to hire not more than two members of the acquisition workforce (as defined in section 101 of such title) or contracting officers to advise the combatant command on the processes for foreign military sales authorized under chapter 2 of the Arms Export Control Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2761/etseq">22 U.S.C. 2761 et seq.</ref>) and the Department of Defense security cooperation processes under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch16">chapter 16 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, for the purpose of facilitating the effective implementation of such processes.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb2e1534-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stG/s873/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Industry Day</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2e1535-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stG/s873/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 March 1, 2024, and not less frequently than annually thereafter, the Secretary of Defense shall conduct an event to be known as the “industry day”—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2e1536-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stG/s873/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>to raise awareness and understanding among officials of foreign governments, covered embassy personnel, and representatives of the defense industrial base with respect to the role of the Department of Defense in implementing the foreign military sales process and the Department of Defense security cooperation process; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2e1537-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stG/s873/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>to raise awareness—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb2e1538-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stG/s873/b/1/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><chapeau>within the private sector of the United States with respect to—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydb2e1539-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stG/s873/b/1/B/i/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>foreign demand for United States weapon systems; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydb2e153a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stG/s873/b/1/B/i/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>potential foreign industry partnering opportunities; and</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb2e153b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stG/s873/b/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>among officials of foreign governments and covered embassy personnel with respect to potential United States materiel solutions for capability needs.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2e153c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stG/s873/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Format</inline>.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb2e153d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Public</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb2e153e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">information.</p></sidenote>—</heading><chapeau>In conducting each industry day under paragraph (1), the Secretary of Defense, to the extent practicable, shall seek to maximize participation by representatives of the <page identifier="/us/stat/137/351">137 STAT. 351</page> defense industrial base and government officials while minimizing cost, by—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2e153f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stG/s873/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>ensuring that information provided at the industry day is unclassified;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2e1540-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stG/s873/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>making the industry day publicly accessible through teleconference or other virtual means; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2e1541-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stG/s873/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="xdb2e1542-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Web posting.</p></sidenote><content>posting any supporting materials on a publicly accessible internet website.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2e1543-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stG/s873/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 embassy personnel</inline>.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb2e1544-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Definition.</p></sidenote>—</heading><content>In this subsection, the term “<term>covered embassy personnel</term>” means personnel at United States diplomatic and consular posts and personnel of foreign missions located in the United States.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb2e1545-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stG/s873/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Senior-level Industry Advisory Group</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with representatives of the defense industrial base, shall establish or designate senior-level individuals working in the defense industrial base to serve on an advisory group for the purpose of focusing on the role of the Department of Defense in the foreign military sales process and the Department of Defense security cooperation process. Such advisory group shall terminate on the date specified in subsection (f).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb2e1546-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stG/s873/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Department of Defense Points of Contact for Foreign Military Sales</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2e1547-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stG/s873/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 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment and the Secretary of each military department shall each designate an individual to serve as a single point of contact—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2e1548-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stG/s873/d/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>to coordinate information and outreach on Department of Defense implementation of the foreign military sales process; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2e1549-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stG/s873/d/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>to respond to inquiries from representatives of the defense industrial base and partner countries.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2e154a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stG/s873/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Points of contact</inline>.—</heading><content>The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment and the Secretary of each military department shall each ensure that the contact information for each individual designated under paragraph (1) is publicized at each industry day conducted under subsection (b) and disseminated among the members of the advisory group established under subsection (c).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2e154b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stG/s873/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>The responsibilities of each individual designated under paragraph (1) shall terminate on the date specified in subsection (f).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb2e154c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stG/s873/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Regional Theater Needs for Exportability</inline>.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb2e154d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">List.</p></sidenote>—</heading><content>Not later than July 1, 2024, and annually thereafter until the date specified in (f), the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, in consultation with the commander of each geographic combatant command, the Director of Strategy, Plans, and Policy on the Joint Staff, each Secretary of a military department, and the Secretary of State, shall provide to the Secretary of Defense a list of systems relating to research and development, procurement, or sustainment that would benefit from investment for exportability features in support of the security cooperation objectives of the regional theaters.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb2e154e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stG/s873/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 and the authority under this section shall cease to have effect on December 31, 2028.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/352">137 STAT. 352</page></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e36222" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stG/s874" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="874">SEC. 874. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb2e154f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3804">10 USC 3804 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>PILOT PROGRAM TO INCENTIVIZE PROGRESS PAYMENTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb2eb190-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stG/s874/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 Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment shall establish and implement a pilot program to incentivize contractor performance by paying covered contractors a progress payment rate that is up to 10 percent higher than the customary progress payment rate on a contract-by-contract basis.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb2eb191-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stG/s874/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Incentive Criteria</inline>.—</heading><content>The Under Secretary shall develop and establish clear and measurable criteria for the payment to contractors of higher progress payments as described in subsection (a), including criteria for qualifying for such payments and the amount of such payments.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb2eb192-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stG/s874/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Applicability</inline>.—</heading><content>The Under Secretary shall apply the criteria established under subsection (b) and any associated incentive on a contract-by-contract basis when determining whether to pay a contractor a higher progress payment under the pilot program established under subsection (a) and the amount of such payment.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb2ed8a3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stG/s874/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Participation Voluntary</inline>.—</heading><content>Participation in the pilot program established under subsection (a) shall be on a voluntary basis.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb2ed8a4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stG/s874/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notice and Comment</inline>.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb2ed8a5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Public comment. </p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb2ed8a6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote>—</heading><content>The Under Secretary shall issue the regulations implementing the pilot program established under subsection (a) and establishing the criteria required by subsection (b) after notice and an opportunity for public comment of not more than 30 days.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb2ed8a7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stG/s874/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb2ed8a8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">List.</p></sidenote>—</heading><content>Not later than September 30, 2024, and annually thereafter, the Under Secretary for Acquisition and Sustainment shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a report on the implementation and activities of the pilot program established under subsection (a), including a comprehensive list of contractors that received increased progress payments under the pilot program and the contracts with respect to which such increased progress payments were made.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb2ed8a9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stG/s874/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="ydb2ed8aa-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stG/s874/g/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 contractor</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>covered contractor</term>” means a contractor of the Department of Defense that is eligible for progress payments under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3804">section 3804 of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2ed8ab-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stG/s874/g/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Customary progress payment rate</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>customary progress payment rate</term>” refers to the rate of progress payments provided for under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3804">section 3804 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, and payable in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Federal Acquisition Regulation and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2ed8ac-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stG/s874/g/3" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Under secretary</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>Under Secretary</term>” means the Under Secretary for Acquisition and Sustainment.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb2ed8ad-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stG/s874/h" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="h">(h) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Sunset</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2ed8ae-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stG/s874/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>Except as provided by paragraph (2), the authority to carry out the pilot program established under subsection (a) shall terminate on January 1, 2029.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2ed8af-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stG/s874/h/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Existing contracts</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Notwithstanding paragraph (1), a contractor that the Under Secretary determines under the pilot program established under subsection (a) shall be paid a higher progress payment under such pilot program with respect to a contract in effect as of the date described in paragraph (1) shall receive such higher progress payments until the earlier of—<page identifier="/us/stat/137/353">137 STAT. 353</page></chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2ed8b0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stG/s874/h/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the termination or expiration of the contract; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2ed8b1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stG/s874/h/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the date on which the contractor becomes ineligible for progress payments or higher progress payments under such pilot program.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e36381" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stG/s875" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="875">SEC. 875. </num><heading>STUDY ON REDUCING BARRIERS TO ACQUISITION OF COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb2effc2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stG/s875/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 Acquisition and Sustainment, shall conduct a study on the feasibility and advisability of—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2effc3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stG/s875/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>establishing a default determination that products and services acquired by the Department of Defense are commercial and do not require commercial determination as provided under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3456">section 3456 of title 10, United States Code</ref>;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2f26d4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stG/s875/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>establishing a requirement for a product or service to be determined not to be a commercial product or service prior to the use of procedures other than procedures under part 12 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb2f26d5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stG/s875/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>mandating the use of commercial procedures under part 12 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation unless a justification for a determination that a product or service is not a commercial product or service is determined.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb2f26d6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tVIII/stG/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><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 findings of the study conducted under subsection (a).<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb2f26d7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Data.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb2f26d8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb2f26d9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote> The report shall include specific findings with relevant data and proposed recommendations, including any necessary and desirable modifications to applicable statute for any changes the Department seeks to make regarding paragraphs (1) through (3) of subsection (a).</content></subsection> </section> </subtitle> <num value="IX">TITLE IX—</num><heading>DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle A—</designator> <label>Office of the Secretary of Defense and Related Matters</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 901. </designator> <label>Conforming amendments to carry out elimination of position of Chief Management Officer.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 902. </designator> <label>Modification of responsibilities of Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 903. </designator> <label>Establishment of Office of Strategic Capital.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 904. </designator> <label>Establishment and assignment of roles and responsibilities for combined joint all-domain command and control in support of integrated joint warfighting.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 905. </designator> <label>Principal Deputy Assistant Secretaries to support Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle B—</designator> <label>Other Department of Defense Organization and Management Matters</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 911. </designator> <label>Additional requirements under general policy for total force management.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 912. </designator> <label>Addition of College of International Security Affairs to National Defense University.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 913. </designator> <label>Codification of the Defense Innovation Unit.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 914. </designator> <label>Repeal of authority to appoint a Naval Research Advisory Committee.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 915. </designator> <label>Eligibility of members of Space Force for instruction at the Naval Postgraduate School.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 916. </designator> <label>Membership of the Air Force Reserve Forces Policy Committee.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 917. </designator> <label>Modification of cross-functional team to address emerging threat relating to anomalous health incidents.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 918. </designator> <label>Technology release and foreign disclosure reform initiative.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 919. </designator> <label>Software-based capability to facilitate scheduling between the Department of Defense and Congress.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 920. </designator> <label>Metrics to operationalize audit readiness.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/354">137 STAT. 354</page></label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 921. </designator> <label>Next generation business health metrics.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 922. </designator> <label>Independent assessment of defense business enterprise architecture.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 923. </designator> <label>Future force design of the Department of the Air Force.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 924. </designator> <label>Feasibility study on the consolidation or transfer of space functions of the National Guard to the Space Force.</label> </referenceItem></toc> <subtitle id="d28342e36549" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Office of the Secretary of Defense and Related Matters</heading> <section id="d28342e36554" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s901" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="901">SEC. 901. </num><heading>CONFORMING AMENDMENTS TO CARRY OUT ELIMINATION OF POSITION OF CHIEF MANAGEMENT OFFICER.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb305f5a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/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">Removal of References to Chief Management Officer in Provisions of Law Relating to Precedence</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch4">Chapter 4 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb305f5b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s901/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in section 133a(c)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb305f5c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s901/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>, the Deputy Secretary of Defense, and the Chief Management Officer of the Department of Defense</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and the Deputy Secretary of Defense</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb305f5d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s901/a/1/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 Chief Management Officer,</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb30866e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s901/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in section 133b(c)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb30866f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s901/a/2/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>the Chief Management Officer of the Department of Defense,</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb308670-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s901/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 Chief Management Officer,</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb308671-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s901/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>in section 137a(d), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the Chief Management Officer of the Department of Defense,</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb308672-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s901/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>in section 138(d), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the Chief Management Officer of the Department of Defense,</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb308673-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/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">Assignment of Periodic Review of Defense Agencies and DOD Field Activities to Secretary of Defense</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 192(c) of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb308674-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s901/b/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="ydb308675-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s901/b/1/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>the Chief Management Officer of the Department of Defense</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the Secretary of Defense</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb308676-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s901/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in subparagraphs (B) and (C), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the Chief Management Officer</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the Secretary</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb308677-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s901/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>the Chief Management Officer</quotedText>” each place it appears and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the Secretary</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb308678-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/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">Assignment of Responsibility for Financial Improvement and Audit Remediation to Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller)</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 240b of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb308679-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s901/c/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>The Chief Management Officer of the Department of Defense shall, in consultation with the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller),</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>The Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) shall, in consultation with the Performance Improvement Officer of the Department of Defense,</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb30867a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s901/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (b)(1)(C)(ii), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the Chief Management Officer</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the Performance Improvement Officer</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb30867b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/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">Removal of Chief Management Officer as Recipient of Reports of Audits by External Auditors</inline>.—</heading><content>Section <page identifier="/us/stat/137/355">137 STAT. 355</page> 240d(d)(1)(A) of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and the Chief Management Officer of the Department of Defense</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb30867c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s901/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendments to Provisions of Law Related to Freedom of Information Act Exemptions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Such title is further amended—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb30867d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s901/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in section 130e—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb30867e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s901/e/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> subsection (d);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb30867f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s901/e/1/B" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsections (e) and (f) as subsections (d) and (e), respectively; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb308680-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s901/e/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau>in subsection (d), as so redesignated—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb308681-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s901/e/1/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>, or the Secretary’s designee,</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb308682-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s901/e/1/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>, through the Office of the Director of Administration and Management</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb308683-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s901/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in section 2254a—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb308684-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s901/e/2/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> subsection (c);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb308685-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s901/e/2/B" role="instruction" 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); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb308686-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s901/e/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau>in subsection (c), as so redesignated—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb308687-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s901/e/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>, or the Secretary’s designee,</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb308688-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s901/e/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>, through the Office of the Director of Administration and Management</quotedText>”.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb308689-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s901/f" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assignment of Responsibility for Annual Review of Agency Information Technology Portfolio to the Chief Information Officer</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t40/s11319/d/4">Section 11319(d)(4) of title 40, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>, in the second sentence, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the Chief Management Officer of the Department of Defense (or any successor to such Officer), in consultation with the Chief Information Officer, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, and</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense, in consultation with the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment and</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb30868a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s901/g" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Removal of Chief Management Officer as Required Coordinator on Defense Resale Matters</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 631(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/s2481">10 U.S.C. 2481 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, in coordination with the Chief Management Officer of the Department of Defense,</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e36896" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s902" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="902">SEC. 902. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb30868b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p></sidenote><heading>MODIFICATION OF RESPONSIBILITIES OF DIRECTOR OF COST ASSESSMENT AND PROGRAM EVALUATION.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb320d2c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s902/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/s139a">Section 139a of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb320d2d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s902/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (d)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb320d2e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s902/a/1/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="ydb320d2f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s902/a/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>, ensuring</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and ensuring</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb320d30-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s902/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> “<quotedText>, and assessing</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>economy</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb320d31-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s902/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (8), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after “<quotedText>defense resources</quotedText>” the following: “<quotedText>, including the standardization of analytical methodologies and the establishment and maintenance of a centralized knowledge repository of physical attributes or other data for modeling and simulation purposes</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb320d32-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s902/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 subsections:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb328263-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Program Evaluation Competitive Analysis Cell</inline>.—</heading><page identifier="/us/stat/137/356">137 STAT. 356</page> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb328264-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>Not later than June 1, 2024, the Secretary of Defense shall establish a team, to be known as the ‘Program Evaluation Competitive Analysis Cell’ (referred to in this subsection as the ‘Cell’), to critically assess the analytical methodologies, assumptions, and data used in key strategic and operational analyses conducted by the Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb328265-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb328266-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb328267-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Designation.</p></sidenote><content>designate an individual to serve as the head of the Cell; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb328268-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>ensure that the Cell has a sufficient number of personnel to carry out the duties described in this subsection.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb328269-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>The Cell shall be independent of the Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation. The head of the Cell shall report directly to the Secretary of Defense or the Deputy Secretary of Defense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb32826a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4)</num><subparagraph class="inline" id="ydb32826b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Not less frequently than once every two years, the Cell shall conduct an alternative operational or strategic analysis of an analytical question identified by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff under subparagraph (B). In conducting such alternative analysis, the Cell shall use assumptions different from the assumptions used by the Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation for the original analysis of such question.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydb32826c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>For purposes of each alternative analysis required under subparagraph (A), at an appropriate time before the commencement of such analysis—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb32826d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb32826e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">List.</p></sidenote><content>the Director of the Joint Staff shall submit to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff a list of not fewer than three operational or strategic questions previously studied by the Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation that could potentially serve as the basis of for such alternative analysis; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb32826f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>from such list, the Chairman shall select one question to serve as the basis for such analysis.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb328270-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">“(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Inclusion of Risk Estimates in Certain Submissions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In any case in which the Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation submits to the Secretary of Defense an analytical product that recommends not meeting or changing a requirement established by the Joint Requirements Oversight Council, the Director shall include with such submission—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb328271-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>a risk assessment that assesses any risks of the recommended course of action with respect to the execution of operational plans and the long-term ability of the armed forces to meet the needs of combatant commanders (as determined by the Secretary of Defense); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb328272-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>a risk estimate from the military service in question that assesses the risks described in paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb328273-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">“(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Reports</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb328274-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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 February 1, 2024, and annually thereafter, the Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on any strategic and operational analyses conducted under paragraphs (2), (3), (6), (7), or (8) of subsection (d).<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb328275-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reviews.</p></sidenote> Each report shall include—</chapeau><page identifier="/us/stat/137/357">137 STAT. 357</page> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb328276-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>a review of strategic portfolio reviews completed in the fiscal year preceding submission of the report and a description of such reviews planned for the fiscal year that begins after submission of the report;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb328277-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>a review of analyses of alternatives completed in the fiscal year preceding submission of the report and a description of such analyses planned for the fiscal year that begins after submission of the report; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb328278-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>a review of defense program projections completed in the fiscal year preceding submission of the report and a description of such projections planned for the fiscal year that begins after submission of the report.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb328279-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb32827a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Classified</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb32827b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">information.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form</inline>.—</heading><content>Each report required by paragraph (1) shall be submitted in classified form, but shall include an unclassified summary.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb32827c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefings</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 15 days after the submission of each report required by paragraph (1), the Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the contents of the report.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb32827d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="h">“(h) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Quarterly Briefings</inline>.—</heading><content>Beginning not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this subsection, and on a quarterly basis thereafter, the Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the activities carried out by Director during the preceding quarter an any ongoing activities of the Director as of the date of briefing.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb32827e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s902/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb32827f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s139a">10 USC 139a note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Pilot Program on Alternative Analysis</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb328280-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s902/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 May 1, 2024, the Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation shall establish a pilot program on alternative analysis (referred to in this subsection as the “pilot program”).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb32a991-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s902/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Structure</inline>.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb32a992-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Establishment.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb32a993-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time periods.</p></sidenote>—</heading><chapeau>Under the pilot program, the Director shall establish three analytical groups focused on programmatic analysis in the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb32a994-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s902/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>Year 1 of the future-years defense program under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s221">section 221 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, beginning with fiscal year 2025.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb32a995-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s902/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Years 2 through 5 of the future-years defense program.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb32a996-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s902/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>Years outside the future-years defense program.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb32a997-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s902/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director shall ensure that at least one strategic portfolio review or an equivalent analytical effort is conducted each year under the pilot program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb32a998-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s902/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Termination</inline>.—</heading><content>The pilot program shall terminate on September 30, 2028.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb32a999-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s902/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment of Analysis Working Group</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb32a99a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s902/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 May 1, 2024, the Secretary of Defense shall establish within the Department of Defense a working group to be known as the “Analysis Working Group”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb32a99b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s902/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Personnel</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that the Analysis Working Group possesses sufficient full-time equivalent support personnel to carry out the duties of the Group, including expansive coordination activities across the Department of Defense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb32a99c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s902/c/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><page identifier="/us/stat/137/358">137 STAT. 358</page> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb32a99d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s902/c/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Regular members</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Analysis Working Group shall be composed of at least one representative from each of the following components of the Department of Defense:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb32a99e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s902/c/3/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>The Office of the Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb32a99f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s902/c/3/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>The Directorate for Joint Force Development (J7) of the Joint Staff.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb32a9a0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s902/c/3/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>The Directorate for Force Structure, Resources, and Assessment (J8) of the Joint Staff.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb32a9a1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s902/c/3/A/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>The Office of the Secretary of Defense for Policy.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb32a9a2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s902/c/3/A/v" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">(v) </num><content>The Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb32a9a3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s902/c/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Observers</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>At least one representative from each of the following commands shall serve as observers of the Analysis Working Group:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb32a9a4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s902/c/3/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>The United States Indo-Pacific Command.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb32a9a5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s902/c/3/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>The United States European Command.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb32a9a6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s902/c/3/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>The United States Central Command.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb32a9a7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s902/c/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Duties</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Analysis Working Group shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb32a9a8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s902/c/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>establish clear priorities and standards to focus analysts on decision support;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb32a9a9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s902/c/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>improve transparency of methodologies, tools, and tradecraft across the analytic community, including testing and validation for new or emerging methodologies, tools, and tradecraft;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb32a9aa-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s902/c/4/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>improve quality of and expand access to data, including evaluation of new data sets, or application of existing data sets in new or novel ways;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb32a9ab-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s902/c/4/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>evolve the methodologies, tools, and tradecraft methods and tools used in strategic analysis;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb32a9ac-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s902/c/4/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>resolve classified access and infrastructure challenges;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb32a9ad-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s902/c/4/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>foster a workforce and organizations that are innovative, creative, and provide high-quality strategic decision support; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb32a9ae-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s902/c/4/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>carry out such other activities as the Secretary of Defense determines appropriate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb32a9af-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s902/d" 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>Nothing in subsection (b) or (c) shall be construed to interfere with the authority of the Chiefs of Staff of the Armed Forces to establish military requirements, performance requirements, and joint performance requirements, or the authority of the Joint Requirements Oversight Council to validate such requirements under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s181">section 181 of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e37355" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s903" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="903">SEC. 903. </num><heading>ESTABLISHMENT OF OFFICE OF STRATEGIC CAPITAL.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb34a580-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/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">Establishment of Office</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch4">Chapter 4 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as amended by section 241,<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb34a581-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">10 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb34a582-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 131.</p></sidenote> is further amended by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new section:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydb35b6f3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658163"><num class="fontsize12" value="149">“§ 149.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb35de04-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s149">10 USC 149</ref>.</p></sidenote> Office of Strategic Capital</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb35de05-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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 in the Office of the Secretary of Defense an office to be known as the Office of Strategic Capital (in this section referred to as the ‘Office’).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb35de06-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Director</inline>.—</heading><content>The Office shall be headed by a Director (in this section referred to as the ‘Director’), who shall be appointed <page identifier="/us/stat/137/359">137 STAT. 359</page> by the Secretary from among employees in Senior Executive Service positions (as defined in section 3132 of title 5), or from outside the civil service who have successfully held equivalent positions.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb35de07-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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 Office shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb35de08-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb35de09-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Strategies.</p></sidenote><content>develop, integrate, and implement capital investment strategies proven in the commercial sector to shape and scale investment in critical technologies and assets;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb35de0a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>identify and prioritize promising critical technologies and assets that require capital assistance and have the potential to benefit the Department of Defense; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb35de0b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>make eligible investments in such technologies and assets, such as supply chain technologies not always supported through direct investment.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb35de0c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Non-Federal Funding Requirements for Certain Investments</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case of an eligible investment made through a direct loan, not less than 80 percent of the total capital provided for the specific technology to be funded by the investment shall be derived from non-Federal sources as of the time of the investment.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb35de0d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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="ydb35de0e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>The term ‘<term>capital assistance</term>’ means a loan, loan guarantee, or technical assistance.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb35de0f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>The term ‘<term>covered technology category</term>’ means the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb35de10-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>Advanced bulk materials.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb35de11-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>Advanced manufacturing.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb35de12-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>Autonomous mobile robots.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb35de13-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>Battery storage.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb35de14-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>Biochemicals.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb35de15-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">“(F) </num><content>Bioenergetics.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb35de16-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">“(G) </num><content>Biomass.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb35de17-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">“(H) </num><content>Cybersecurity.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb35de18-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>Data fabric.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb35de19-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="J">“(J) </num><content>Decision science.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb35de1a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="K">“(K) </num><content>Edge computing.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb35de1b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="L">“(L) </num><content>External communication.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb35de1c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="M">“(M) </num><content>Hydrogen generation and storage.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb35de1d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="N">“(N) </num><content>Mesh networks.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb35de1e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="O">“(O) </num><content>Microelectronics assembly, testing, or packaging.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb35de1f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="P">“(P) </num><content>Microelectronics design and development.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb35de20-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="Q">“(Q) </num><content>Microelectronics fabrication.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb35de21-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="R">“(R) </num><content>Microelectronics manufacturing equipment.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb35de22-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="S">“(S) </num><content>Microelectronics materials.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb35de23-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="T">“(T) </num><content>Nanomaterials and metamaterials.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb35de24-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="U">“(U) </num><content>Open RAN.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb35de25-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="V">“(V) </num><content>Optical communications.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb35de26-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="W">“(W) </num><content>Sensor hardware.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb35de27-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="X">“(X) </num><content>Solar.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb35de28-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="Y">“(Y) </num><content>Space launch.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb35de29-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="Z">“(Z) </num><content>Spacecraft.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb35de2a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="AA">“(AA) </num><content>Space-enabled services and equipment.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb35de2b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="BB">“(BB) </num><content>Synthetic biology.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb35de2c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="CC">“(CC) </num><content>Quantum computing.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb35de2d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="DD">“(DD) </num><content>Quantum security.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb35de2e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="EE">“(EE) </num><content>Quantum sensing.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb35de2f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau>The term ‘<term>eligible entity</term>’ means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb35de30-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>an individual;<page identifier="/us/stat/137/360">137 STAT. 360</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb35de31-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>a corporation;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb35de32-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>a partnership, which may include a public-private partnership, limited partnership, or general partnership;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb35de33-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>a joint venture;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb35de34-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>a trust;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb35de35-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">“(F) </num><content>a State, including a political subdivision or any other instrumentality of a State;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb35de36-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">“(G) </num><content>a Tribal government or consortium of Tribal governments;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb35de37-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">“(H) </num><content>any other governmental entity or public agency in the United States, including a special purpose district or public authority, including a port authority;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb35de38-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>a multi-State or multi-jurisdictional group of public entities; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb35de39-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="J">“(J) </num><content>a strategic alliance among two or more entities described in subparagraphs (A) through (I).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb35de3a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><chapeau>The term ‘<term>eligible investment</term>’ means an investment, in the form of capital assistance provided to an eligible entity, for a technology that—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb35de3b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>is in a covered technology category; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb35de3c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>is not a technology that solely has defense applications.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb35de3d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s903/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb35de3e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4811">10 USC 4811 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Pilot Program on Capital Assistance to Support Defense Investment in the Industrial Base</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb35de3f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s903/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Capital assistance</inline>.—</heading><content>To the extent and in such amounts as specifically provided in advance in appropriations Acts for the purposes detailed in this subsection, the Secretary of Defense, acting through the Director of the Office of Strategic Capital (referred to in this section as the “Director”), may carry out a pilot program under this subsection to provide capital assistance to eligible entities for eligible investments to develop technologies that support the duties and elements of the Office and meet the needs of the Department of Defense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb35de40-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s903/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Eligibility and application process</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb35de41-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s903/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>An eligible entity seeking capital assistance for an eligible investment under this subsection shall submit to the Director an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Director may require.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb35de42-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s903/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Selection of investments</inline>.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb35de43-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Criteria.</p></sidenote>—</heading><chapeau>The Director shall establish criteria for selecting among eligible investments for which applications are submitted under subparagraph (A). The criteria shall include—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb35de44-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s903/b/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>the extent to which an investment supports the national security or economic interests of the United States;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb35de45-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s903/b/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the likelihood that capital assistance provided for an investment would enable the investment to proceed sooner than the investment would otherwise be able to proceed; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb35de46-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s903/b/2/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>the creditworthiness of an investment.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb35de47-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s903/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Capital assistance</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb35de48-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s903/b/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Loans and loan guarantees</inline>.—</heading><page identifier="/us/stat/137/361">137 STAT. 361</page> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb35de49-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s903/b/3/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>To the extent and in such amounts as specifically provided in advance in appropriations Acts for the purposes detailed in this subsection, the Director may provide loans or loan guarantees to finance or refinance the costs of an eligible investment selected pursuant to paragraph (2)(B).</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb35de4a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s903/b/3/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Administration of loans</inline>.—</heading><subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydb35de4b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s903/b/3/A/ii/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Interest rate</inline>.—</heading><item class="fontsize10" id="ydb35de4c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s903/b/3/A/ii/I/aa" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="aa">(aa) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided under item (bb), the interest rate on a loan provided under clause (i) shall be not less than the yield on marketable United States Treasury securities of a similar maturity to the maturity of the loan on the date of execution of the loan agreement.</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="ydb35de4d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s903/b/3/A/ii/I/bb" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="bb">(bb) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exception</inline>.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb35de4e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Waiver authority.</p></sidenote>—</heading><content>The Director may waive the requirement under item (aa) with respect to an investment if the investment is determined by the Secretary of Defense to be vital to the national security of the United States.</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="ydb35de4f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s903/b/3/A/ii/I/cc" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="cc">(cc) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Criteria</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director shall establish separate and distinct criteria for interest rates for loan guarantees with private sector lending institutions.</content></item> </subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydb35de50-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s903/b/3/A/ii/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Final maturity date</inline>.—</heading><content>The final maturity date of a loan provided under clause (i) shall be not later than 50 years after the date on which the loan was provided.</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydb360461-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s903/b/3/A/ii/III" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">(III) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Prepayment</inline>.—</heading><content>A loan provided under clause (i) may be paid earlier than is provided for under the loan agreement without a penalty.</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydb360462-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s903/b/3/A/ii/IV" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="IV">(IV) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Nonsubordination</inline>.—</heading><item class="fontsize10" id="ydb360463-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s903/b/3/A/ii/IV/aa" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="aa">(aa) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>A loan provided under clause (i) shall not be subordinated to the claims of any holder of investment obligations in the event of bankruptcy, insolvency, or liquidation of the obligor.</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="ydb360464-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s903/b/3/A/ii/IV/bb" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="bb">(bb) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exception</inline>.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb360465-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Waiver authority.</p></sidenote>—</heading><content>The Director may waive the requirement under item (aa) with respect to the investment in order to mitigate risks to loan repayment.</content></item> </subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydb360466-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s903/b/3/A/ii/V" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="V">(V) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Sale of loans</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director may sell to another entity or reoffer into the capital markets a loan provided under clause (i) if the Director determines that the sale or reoffering can be made on favorable terms.</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydb360467-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s903/b/3/A/ii/VI" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="VI">(VI) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Loan guarantees</inline>.—</heading><content>Any loan guarantee provided under clause (i) shall specify the percentage of the principal amount guaranteed. If the Secretary determines that the holder of a loan guaranteed by the Department of Defense defaults on the loan, the Director shall pay the holder as specified in the loan guarantee agreement.</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydb360468-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s903/b/3/A/ii/VII" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="VII">(VII) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Investment-grade rating</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director shall establish a credit rating system to ensure a reasonable reassurance of repayment. <page identifier="/us/stat/137/362">137 STAT. 362</page> The system may include use of existing credit rating agencies where appropriate.</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydb360469-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s903/b/3/A/ii/VIII" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="VIII">(VIII) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Terms and conditions</inline>.—</heading><content>Loans and loan guarantees provided under clause (i) shall be subject to such other terms and conditions and contain such other covenants, representations, warranties, and requirements (including requirements for audits) as the Secretary determines appropriate.</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydb36046a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s903/b/3/A/ii/IX" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="IX">(IX) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Applicability of federal credit reform act of 1990</inline>.—</heading><content>Loans and loan guarantees provided under clause (i) shall be subject to the requirements of the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990 (<ref href="/us/usc/t2/s661/etseq">2 U.S.C. 661 et seq.</ref>).</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb36046b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s903/b/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Technical assistance</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to appropriations Acts, the Director may provide technical assistance with respect to developing and financing investments to eligible entities seeking capital assistance for eligible investments and eligible entities receiving capital assistance under this subsection.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb36046c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s903/b/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Terms and conditions</inline>.—</heading><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb36046d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s903/b/3/C/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Amount of capital assistance</inline>.—</heading><content>To the extent and in such amounts as specifically provided in advance in appropriations Acts for the purposes detailed in this subsection, the Director shall provide to an eligible investment selected pursuant to paragraph (2)(B) the amount of capital assistance necessary to carry out the investment.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb36046e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s903/b/3/C/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Use of united states dollars</inline>.—</heading><content>All financial transactions conducted under this section shall be conducted in United States dollars.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb36046f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s903/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Non-federal funding requirements</inline>.—</heading><content>The requirements of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s149/d">section 149(d) of title 10, United States Code</ref> (as added by subsection (a)) shall apply to eligible investments under this subsection.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb360470-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s903/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment of accounts</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb360471-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s903/b/5/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Credit program account</inline>.—</heading><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb360472-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s903/b/5/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>There is established in the Treasury of the United States a Department of Defense Credit Program Account to make and guarantee loans under this subsection in accordance with section 502 of the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990 (<ref href="/us/usc/t2/s661a">2 U.S.C. 661a</ref>).</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb360473-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s903/b/5/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Funding</inline>.—</heading><content>The Credit Program Account shall consist of amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb360474-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s903/b/5/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Use of funds</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>To the extent and in such amounts as specifically provided in advance in appropriations Acts for the purposes detailed in this subsection, the Director is authorized to pay, from amounts in the Department of Defense Credit Program Account—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb360475-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s903/b/5/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>the cost, as defined in section 502 of the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990 (<ref href="/us/usc/t2/s661a">2 U.S.C. 661a</ref>), of loans and loan guarantees and other capital assistance;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb360476-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s903/b/5/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>administrative expenses associated with activities under this section;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb360477-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s903/b/5/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>project-specific transaction costs; and<page identifier="/us/stat/137/363">137 STAT. 363</page></content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb360478-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s903/b/5/B/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>the cost of providing support authorized by this subsection.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb360479-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s903/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense may prescribe such regulations as the Secretary determines to be appropriate to carry out this subsection.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb36047a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s903/b/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than the first Monday in February of a fiscal year, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees an annual report describing activities carried out pursuant to this subsection in the preceding fiscal year and the goals of the Department of Defense in accordance with this subsection for the next fiscal year.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb36047b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s903/b/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notification requirement</inline>.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb36047c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote>—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall notify the congressional defense committees not later than 30 days after a use of loans, loan guarantees, or technical assistance under this subsection.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb36047d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s903/b/9" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">(9) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Sunset</inline>.—</heading><content>The authorities provided under this subsection shall expire on October 1, 2028.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb36047e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s903/b/10" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="10">(10) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this subsection:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb36047f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s903/b/10/A" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The term “<term>capital assistance</term>” means loans, loan guarantees, or technical assistance provided under paragraph (3).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb360480-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s903/b/10/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The terms “eligible entity” and “eligible investment” have the meanings given those terms in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s149/e">section 149(e) of title 10, United States Code</ref> (as added by subsection (a)).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb360481-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s903/b/10/C" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>The term “<term>obligor</term>” means a party that is primarily liable for payment of the principal of or interest on a loan.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e38140" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s904" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="904">SEC. 904. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb360482-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s131">10 USC 131 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>ESTABLISHMENT AND ASSIGNMENT OF ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR COMBINED JOINT ALL-DOMAIN COMMAND AND CONTROL IN SUPPORT OF INTEGRATED JOINT WARFIGHTING.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb36a0c3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s904/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 establish, and assign to appropriate components of the Office of the Secretary, roles and responsibilities relating to—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb36a0c4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s904/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the development of combined joint all-domain command and control (commonly known as “CJADC2”) capabilities in support of integrated joint warfighting; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb36a0c5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s904/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the delivery of such capabilities to the combatant commands.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb36a0c6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s904/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><chapeau>The roles and responsibilities established and assigned under subsection (a) shall include, at a minimum, the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb36a0c7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s904/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Identifying new technology and operational concepts for experimentation and prototyping for delivery to the Joint Force to address key operational challenges.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb36c7d8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s904/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Providing technical support for the Joint Force in exploring and analyzing new combined joint all-domain command and control capabilities and operational concepts, including through advanced modeling and simulation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb36c7d9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s904/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Executing experimentation associated with such capabilities through the Rapid Defense Experimentation Reserve or another mechanism.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/364">137 STAT. 364</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb36c7da-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s904/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Enabling the acquisition of cross-domain, joint, and cross-system mission capabilities, including resourcing of modifications necessary for integration and interoperability among mission components.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb36c7db-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s904/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>Ensuring the effectiveness of cross-domain, joint, and cross-system mission capabilities through analysis and testing.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb36c7dc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s904/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><chapeau>Creating and operating a complete capability for software development that allows for iterative, secure, and continuous deployment of developmental, prototype, and operational tools and capabilities from multiple vendors to test networks and operational networks for combatant commanders to—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb36c7dd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s904/b/6/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>gain operational awareness, make decisions, and take actions;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb36c7de-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s904/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="xdb36c7df-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Data.</p></sidenote><content>integrate relevant data sources to support target selection, target prioritization, and weapon-target pairing; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb36c7e0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s904/b/6/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>assign targets through networks, tools, and systems of the Armed Forces and combat support agencies.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb36c7e1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s904/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Initial Prioritization</inline>.—</heading><content>In establishing an initial set of roles and responsibilities under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall prioritize the development and delivery of capabilities that meet the requirements of the United States Indo-Pacific Command.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb36c7e2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s904/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb36c7e3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb36c7e4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefings Required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and not less frequently than once every 180 days thereafter through December 31, 2026, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb36c7e5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s904/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>any activities carried out in accordance with the roles and responsibilities under subsection (a); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb36c7e6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s904/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>any plans associated with such roles and responsibilities.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e38264" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s905" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="905">SEC. 905. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb36c7e7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s138">10 USC 138 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>PRINCIPAL DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARIES TO SUPPORT ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR SPECIAL OPERATIONS AND LOW INTENSITY CONFLICT.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdb36eef8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  The Secretary of Defense may appoint two Principal Deputy Assistant Secretaries to report to the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb36eef9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s905/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>one of whom may be assigned to support the Assistant Secretary in the discharge of responsibilities specified in clause (i) of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s138/b/2/A">section 138(b)(2)(A) of title 10, United States Code</ref>; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb36eefa-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stA/s905/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>one of whom may be assigned to support the Assistant Secretary in the discharge of responsibilities specified in clause (ii) of that section.</content></paragraph> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d28342e38291" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Other Department of Defense Organization and Management Matters</heading> <section id="d28342e38296" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s911" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="911">SEC. 911. </num><heading>ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS UNDER GENERAL POLICY FOR TOTAL FORCE MANAGEMENT.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdb36eefb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s129a/c/2">Section 129a(c)(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: <quotedContent>“The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that the requirements determination, planning, programming, and budgeting conducted under this paragraph considers all components of the total force (including active and reserve <page identifier="/us/stat/137/365">137 STAT. 365</page> military, the civilian workforce, and contract support) in a holistic manner—<subparagraph class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="ydb37160c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>to avoid duplication of efforts and waste of resources attributable to a component working outside the scope of its responsibilities; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="ydb37160d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>to ensure that risk, cost, and mission validation and prioritization considerations are consistent with the national defense strategy.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></section> <section id="d28342e38329" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s912" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="912">SEC. 912. </num><heading>ADDITION OF COLLEGE OF INTERNATIONAL SECURITY AFFAIRS TO NATIONAL DEFENSE UNIVERSITY.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdb37160e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2165/b">Section 2165(b) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb37160f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s912/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraph (6) as paragraph (7); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb371610-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s912/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after paragraph (5) the following new paragraph (6):<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydb371611-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><content>The College of International Security Affairs.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e38367" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s913" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="913">SEC. 913. </num><heading>CODIFICATION OF THE DEFENSE INNOVATION UNIT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb384e92-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s913/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Codification of Defense Innovation Unit</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb384e93-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s913/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/ch303/schIII">Subchapter III of chapter 303 of title 10, United States Code</ref>,<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb384e94-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10">10 USC </ref></p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb384e95-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 4061.</p></sidenote> <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="ydb3938f6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658164"><num class="fontsize12" value="4127">“§ 4127.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb3938f7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4127">10 USC 4127</ref>.</p></sidenote> Defense innovation unit</heading><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb396008-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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 Department of Defense a Defense Innovation Unit (referred to in this section as the ‘Unit’).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb396009-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb39600a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Appointment.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Director and Deputy Director</inline>.—</heading><content>There is a Director of the Unit who shall be appointed by the Secretary of Defense from among persons with substantial experience in innovation and commercial technology, as determined by the Secretary.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb39600b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority of Director</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Director is the head of the Unit. The Director—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb39600c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>shall serve as a principal staff assistant to the Secretary of Defense on matters within the responsibility of the Unit;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb39600d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>shall report directly to the Secretary without intervening authority; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb39600e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>may communicate views on matters within the responsibility of the Unit directly to the Secretary without obtaining the approval or concurrence of any other official within the Department of Defense.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb39600f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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 Unit shall have the following responsibilities:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb396010-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>Seek out, identify, and support development of and experimentation with commercial technologies that have the potential to be implemented within the Department of Defense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb396011-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>Accelerate the adoption or integration of commercial technologies within the Department of Defense to transform military capacity and capabilities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb396012-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>Serve as the principal liaison between the Department of Defense and individuals and entities in the national security innovation base, including entrepreneurs, startups, commercial technology companies, and venture capital sources.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb396013-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>Carry out programs, projects, and other activities to strengthen the national security innovation base.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb396014-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>Coordinate and harmonize the activities of other organizations and elements of the Department of Defense on <page identifier="/us/stat/137/366">137 STAT. 366</page> matters relating to commercial technologies, dual use technologies, and the innovation of such technologies.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb396015-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><content>Coordinate and advise efforts among elements of the Department of Defense on matters relating to the development, procurement, and fielding of nontraditional capabilities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb396016-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">“(7) </num><content>Coordinate with the Joint Staff and the commanders of the combatant commands to identify operational challenges that have the potential to be addressed through the use of nontraditional capabilities, including dual-use technologies, that are being developed and financed in the commercial sector.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb396017-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">“(8) </num><chapeau>Using funds made available to the Unit—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb396018-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>select projects to be carried out by one or more of the service-level innovation organizations;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb396019-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>allocate funds to service-level innovation organizations to carry out such projects; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb39601a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>monitor the execution of such projects by the service-level innovation organizations.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb39601b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">“(9) </num><content>Serve as the principal liaison between the Department of Defense, nontraditional defense contractors, investors in nontraditional defense companies, and departments and agencies of the Federal Government pursing nontraditional capabilities similar to those pursued by the Department.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb39601c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="10">“(10) </num><chapeau>Lead engagement with industry, academia, and other nongovernment entities to develop—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb39601d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>domestic capacity with respect to innovative, commercial, and dual-use technologies and the use of nontraditional defense contractors; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb39601e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>the capacity of international allies and partners of the United States with respect to such technologies and the use of such contractors.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb39601f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="11">“(11) </num><content>Carry out such other activities as the Secretary of Defense determines appropriate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb396020-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Support for Multi-stakeholder Partnerships</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb396021-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>The Director shall identify and support multi-stakeholder research and innovation partnerships that—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb396022-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>have the potential to generate technologies, processes, products, or other solutions that address national defense or security needs; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb396023-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>have as an objective the technology transfer or commercialization of the work product generated by the partnership, which may include work product that incorporates Government-developed intellectual property licensed to the partnership in accordance with paragraph (3).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb396024-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>Support provided by the Director to a multi-stakeholder research and innovation partnership under this subsection may include—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb396025-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>providing funding or other resources to the partnership;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb396026-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>participating in the partnership;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb396027-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>providing technical and technological advice and guidance to the partnership;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb396028-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>suggesting and introducing other participants for inclusion in the partnership;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb396029-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>providing the partnership with insight into desired solutions for defense and security needs; and<page identifier="/us/stat/137/367">137 STAT. 367</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb39602a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">“(F) </num><content>such other forms of support as the Director determines appropriate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb39602b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>To the extent the Director determines appropriate, the Director shall seek to actively inform potential participants in multi-stakeholder research and innovation partnerships of the availability of Government-developed intellectual property that may be licensed to the partnership.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb39602c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb39602d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote><content>On an annual basis, the Director shall submit to the Secretary of Defense and the congressional defense committees a report on the activities, advances, outcomes, and work product of the multi-stakeholder research and innovation partnerships supported under this subsection.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb39602e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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="ydb39602f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>The term ‘<term>multi-stakeholder research and innovation partnership</term>’ means a partnership composed of any combination of two or more of the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb396030-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>Universities, colleges, or other institutions of higher education with research and innovation capability.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb396031-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>Non-profit organizations that provide policy, research, outreach, operations, organizational, management, testing, evaluation, technology transfer, legal, financial, or advocacy expertise.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb396032-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>For-profit commercial enterprises that may be publicly or privately owned, early stage or mature, and incorporated or operating by another ownership structure.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb396033-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>Departments or agencies of the Federal Government with expertise, operations, or resources related to the objectives of the multi-stakeholder research and innovation partnership.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb396034-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>The term ‘<term>nontraditional capability</term>’ means a solution to an operational challenge that can significantly leverage commercial innovation or external capital with minimal dependencies on fielded systems.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb396035-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>The term ‘<term>nontraditional defense contractor</term>’ has the meaning given that term in section 3014 of this title.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb396036-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s913/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">Modification of other transaction authority</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4021">Section 4021 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb396037-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s913/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in subsection (b), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, the Defense Innovation Unit,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb396038-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s913/a/2/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>and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, the Defense Innovation Unit, and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb396039-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s913/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">Modification of authority to carry out certain prototype projects</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4022">Section 4022 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb39603a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s913/a/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb39603b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s913/a/3/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>the Director of the Defense Innovation Unit,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency,</quotedText>”;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb39603c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s913/a/3/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>in paragraph (2)(A), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, the Defense Innovation Unit,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb39603d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s913/a/3/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>in paragraph (3), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, Defense Innovation Unit,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency</quotedText>”; and<page identifier="/us/stat/137/368">137 STAT. 368</page></content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb39603e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s913/a/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>in subsection (e)(1)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb39603f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s913/a/3/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subparagraphs (C) through (E) as subparagraphs (D) through (F), respectively; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb396040-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s913/a/3/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subparagraph (B) the following new subparagraph:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="ydb396041-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>the Director of the Defense Innovation Unit;”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb396042-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s913/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">Conforming amendments</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1766">Section 1766 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb396043-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s913/a/4/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>as determined by the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>as determined by the Secretary of Defense</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb396044-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s913/a/4/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>as directed by the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>as directed by the Secretary of Defense</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb396045-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s913/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date and Implementation</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb396046-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s913/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb396047-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1766">10 USC 1766 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effective date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb398758-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s913/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb398759-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1766">10 USC 1766 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Implementation</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than the effective date specified in paragraph (1), the Secretary of Defense shall issue or modify any rules, regulations, policies, or other guidance necessary to implement the amendments made by subsection (a).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb39875a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s913/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Manpower Sufficiency Evaluation</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb39875b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s913/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Evaluation</inline>.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb39875c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote>—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall evaluate the staffing levels of the Defense Innovation Unit as of the date of the enactment of this Act to determine if the Unit is sufficiently staffed to achieve the responsibilities of the Unit under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4127">section 4127 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as added by subsection (a) of this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb39875d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s913/c/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 the effective date specified in subsection (b)(1), 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 evaluation under paragraph (1).<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb39875e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p></sidenote> The report shall include a plan—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb39875f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s913/c/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>to address any staffing shortfalls identified as a part of the assessment; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb398760-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s913/c/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>for funding any activities necessary to address such shortfalls.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e38917" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s914" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="914">SEC. 914. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb398761-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">10 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb398762-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 8011.</p></sidenote><heading>REPEAL OF AUTHORITY TO APPOINT A NAVAL RESEARCH ADVISORY COMMITTEE.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s8024">Section 8024 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, is <amendingAction type="repeal">repealed</amendingAction>.</content></section> <section id="d28342e38936" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s915" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="915">SEC. 915. </num><heading>ELIGIBILITY OF MEMBERS OF SPACE FORCE FOR INSTRUCTION AT THE NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdb39ae73-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s8545">Section 8545 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb39ae74-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s915/1" 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>and Coast Guard</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Space Force, and Coast Guard</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb39ae75-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s915/2" 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>and Coast Guard</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Space Force, and Coast Guard</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e38973" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s916" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="916">SEC. 916. </num><heading>MEMBERSHIP OF THE AIR FORCE RESERVE FORCES POLICY COMMITTEE.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdb39d586-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s10305/b">Section 10305(b) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—<page identifier="/us/stat/137/369">137 STAT. 369</page></chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb39d587-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s916/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>consists of</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>shall have voting members, who shall be</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>officers</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb39d588-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s916/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraphs (1) through (3) as subparagraphs (A) through (C), respectively;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb39d589-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s916/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(1)</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>The committee</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb39d58a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s916/4" 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="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb39fc9b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2)</num><subparagraph class="inline" id="ydb39fc9c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>The committee shall have four nonvoting members, who shall be the Chief Master Sergeants of the Air Force, the Air Force Reserve, the Air National Guard, and the Space Force.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb39fc9d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>A nonvoting member who cannot attend a meeting of the committee may designate a member in the grade of E–8 or E–9 to attend in their stead.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e39043" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s917" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="917">SEC. 917. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF CROSS-FUNCTIONAL TEAM TO ADDRESS EMERGING THREAT RELATING TO ANOMALOUS HEALTH INCIDENTS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdb3a4abe-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 910 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/81">Public Law 117–81</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s111">10 U.S.C. 111 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb3a4abf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s917/1" 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 capabilities that plausibly could result in such incidents,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>(as defined by the Secretary)</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb3a4ac0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s917/2" 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> paragraphs (1) through (3) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new paragraphs:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydb3a71d1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>to investigate and carry out such other activities as may be necessary—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb3a71d2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>to identify anomalous health incidents;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb3a71d3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb3a71d4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>to determine the causes and sources of such incidents, including identification of any individuals, entities, capabilities, or phenomena to which such incidents may plausibly be attributed; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb3a71d5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>to understand how such incidents may be mitigated and treated;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydb3a71d6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb3a71d7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb3a71d8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Research and</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb3a71d9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">development.</p></sidenote><chapeau>to address the challenges posed by anomalous health incidents, including by coordinating research into—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb3a71da-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>non-kinetic capabilities that plausibly might result in such incidents, such as anti-personnel capabilities and directed energy capabilities;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb3a71db-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>the detection and mitigation of such capabilities; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb3a71dc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>the development of countermeasures for such capabilities;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydb3a71dd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>to integrate and deconflict the efforts of the Department of Defense regarding anomalous health incidents with the efforts of other departments or agencies of the Federal Government regarding such incidents; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydb3a71de-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>to undertake any other efforts regarding non-kinetic threats to personnel and anomalous health incidents that the Secretary considers appropriate.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb3a71df-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s917/3" 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>in consultation with the Director of National Intelligence and</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb3a71e0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s917/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>in subsection (e)(2)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb3a71e1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s917/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>March 1, 2026</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>March 1, 2028</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb3a71e2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s917/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>with respect to the efforts of the Department regarding anomalous health incidents</quotedText>” an <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>on any activities carried out to fulfill the duties <page identifier="/us/stat/137/370">137 STAT. 370</page> specified in subsection (b) since the date of the preceding briefing under this section</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e39183" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s918" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="918">SEC. 918. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb3a98f3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s301">10 USC 301 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>TECHNOLOGY RELEASE AND FOREIGN DISCLOSURE REFORM INITIATIVE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb3bf884-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s918/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Initiative Required</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb3bf885-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s918/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 carry out an initiative to reform and improve the policies, processes, and procedures applicable to technology release and foreign disclosure decisions by the Department of Defense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb3bf886-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s918/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Objectives</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The objectives of such initiative shall be—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb3bf887-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s918/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="xdb3bf888-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb3bf889-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>to develop recommendations for the continuous improvement of such policies, processes, and procedures within the Department and across other departments and agencies of the Federal Government involved in technology release and foreign disclosure decisions;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb3bf88a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s918/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>to increase efficiency and reduce timelines for the processing of such decisions;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb3bf88b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s918/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>to standardize, to the extent practicable, processes and information sharing systems applicable to such decisions; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb3bf88c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s918/a/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><chapeau>to provide for the continuous exchange of timely and relevant information among—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb3bf88d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s918/a/2/D/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>the principal organizations involved in technology release and foreign disclosure decisions;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb3bf88e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s918/a/2/D/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the broader acquisition and program executive officer communities; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb3bf88f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s918/a/2/D/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>interagency partners of the Department.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb3bf890-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s918/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Method of implementation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of the initiative required under paragraph (1), the Secretary of Defense may—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb3bf891-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s918/a/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>establish a new initiative;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb3bf892-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s918/a/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>modify an existing initiative of the Department of Defense; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb3bf893-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s918/a/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>carry out the initiative through a combination of the approaches described in subparagraphs (A) and (B).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb3bf894-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s918/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Metrics</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb3bf895-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s918/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 conjunction with the initiative required under subsection (a), the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy shall develop metrics for the management of the technology release and foreign disclosure process to provide objective and subjective measures of performance and improve senior leader decision-making in the Department of Defense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb3bf896-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s918/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 metrics developed under paragraph (1) shall include—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb3bf897-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s918/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>methods for tracking individual technology release and foreign disclosure decisions made by the Defense Technology Security Administration;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb3bf898-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s918/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>objectives and deadlines related to the completion of such decisions; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb3bf899-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s918/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau>a method of prioritizing among technology release and foreign disclosure requests that takes into account—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb3bf89a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s918/b/2/C/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>the importance of the request to the national security of the United States; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb3c1fab-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s918/b/2/C/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the risks associated with the release or disclosure.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/371">137 STAT. 371</page></content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb3c1fac-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s918/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing required</inline>.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb3c1fad-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote>—</heading><content>Not later than June 1, 2024, the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the metrics developed under paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb3c1fae-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s918/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Designation of Points of Contact</inline>.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb3c1faf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote>—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb3c1fb0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s918/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy shall establish or designate—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb3c1fb1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s918/c/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>one position within the Office of the Under Secretary to lead the development and oversee the implementation of technology release and foreign disclosure policies for the Department of Defense; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb3c1fb2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s918/c/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>one position within the Office to coordinate information and outreach to relevant stakeholders on relevant Department of Defense technology release and foreign disclosure policies and to respond to inquiries from representatives of the commercial defense industry and partner countries; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb3c1fb3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s918/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>each Secretary of a military department shall establish or designate—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb3c1fb4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s918/c/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>one position within the department under the jurisdiction of such Secretary to lead the development and oversee the implementation of technology release and foreign disclosure policies for that department; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb3c1fb5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s918/c/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>one position within such department to coordinate information and outreach to relevant stakeholders on relevant Department of Defense technology release and foreign disclosure policies and to respond to inquiries from representatives of the commercial defense industry and partner countries.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb3c1fb6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s918/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><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb3c1fb7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s918/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>.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb3c1fb8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote>—</heading><chapeau>Not later than December 31, 2024, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb3c1fb9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s918/d/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>An assessment of the staffing levels of the organizations specified in paragraph (2).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb3c1fba-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s918/d/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>An assessment of the feasibility and advisability of consolidating the functions and organizations of the Department of Defense involved in technology release and foreign disclosure decisions, including the organizations specified in paragraph (2).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb3c1fbb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s918/d/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb3c1fbc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Review.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb3c1fbd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb3c1fbe-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>A review of any statutes and regulations applicable to technology release and foreign disclosure, together with recommendations for any changes to such statutes and regulations.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb3c1fbf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s918/d/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb3c1fc0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Survey.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb3c1fc1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Data.</p></sidenote><content>A survey and description of the data and methodology used to assess operational risk, technology risk, and the effects of technology release and foreign disclosure decisions on the defense industrial base.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb3c1fc2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s918/d/1/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>An assessment of the benefits of developing and implementing anticipatory policies for technology release and foreign disclosure that include standardized capability thresholds for countries and geopolitical regions, especially for emerging capabilities for partners and allies of the United States.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb3c1fc3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s918/d/1/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>An assessment of the extent to which the lessons learned from technology release and foreign disclosure <page identifier="/us/stat/137/372">137 STAT. 372</page> decisions made in support of the Ukraine conflict have been applied to broader processes.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb3c1fc4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s918/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Organizations specified</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The organizations specified in this paragraph are—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb3c1fc5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s918/d/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the Defense Technology Security Administration;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb3c1fc6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s918/d/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the Low Observable/Counter Low Observable Tri-Service Committee;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb3c1fc7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s918/d/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>the Executive Agent for Anti-Tamper;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb3c1fc8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s918/d/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>the Communications Security Review and Advisory Board; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb3c1fc9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s918/d/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>the organizations responsible for technology release and foreign disclosure in each of the military departments.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e39496" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s919" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="919">SEC. 919. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb3c1fca-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s111">10 USC 111 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>SOFTWARE-BASED CAPABILITY TO FACILITATE SCHEDULING BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND CONGRESS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdb3c45db-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Not<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb3c45dc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote> later than September 30, 2024, the Secretary of Defense shall seek to develop and implement a software-based capability to facilitate the mutual scheduling of engagements between the Department of Defense and the congressional defense committees. Such capability shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb3c45dd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s919/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb3c45de-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Data.</p></sidenote><content>enable the automated transmission of scheduling data to and from the congressional defense committees; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb3c45df-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s919/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>be compatible and interoperable with the information technology systems of such committees.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e39525" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s920" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="920">SEC. 920. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb3c45e0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s240b">10 USC 240b note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>METRICS TO OPERATIONALIZE AUDIT READINESS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb3cbb11-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s920/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Metrics Required</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb3cbb12-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s920/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, in coordination with the Secretaries of the military departments, shall develop a set of metrics that reflect the Secretary’s audit remediation goals and metrics to measure progress made by the military departments with respect to such goals.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb3cbb13-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s920/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">FFRDC support</inline>.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb3cbb14-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Contracts.</p></sidenote>—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense may enter into a contract or other agreement with a federally funded research and development center or university-affiliated research center to support the development of the metrics required under paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb3cbb15-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s920/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Deadline</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall develop and implement an initial set of metrics under paragraph (1) by not later than April 30, 2025.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb3cbb16-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s920/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Leader Performance Assessments</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb3cbb17-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s920/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb3cbb18-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretaries of the military departments and the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, shall evaluate means by which the metrics developed under subsection (a) can be used in the performance evaluation of general officers, flag officers, and employees of the military departments who are members of the Senior Executive Service.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb3cbb19-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s920/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>.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb3cbb1a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote>—</heading><chapeau>Not later than September 30, 2024, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a briefing on the evaluation conducted under paragraph (1). The briefing shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb3cbb1b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s920/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>Identification of the general officer, flag officer, and Senior Executive Service positions in the military departments for which it would be appropriate to use the <page identifier="/us/stat/137/373">137 STAT. 373</page> metrics developed under subsection (a) in support of the performance evaluation process.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb3cbb1c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s920/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="xdb3cbb1d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote><content>Evaluations of available measures to reward or recognize superior or above-average performance with respect to such metrics.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb3cbb1e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s920/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>Assessment of the potential value, and challenges, to integrating such measures into the annual performance evaluations for positions identified under subparagraph (A).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb3cbb1f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s920/b/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>Any other issues the Secretary considers appropriate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e39635" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s921" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="921">SEC. 921. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb3cbb20-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2222">10 USC 2222 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>NEXT GENERATION BUSINESS HEALTH METRICS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb3d3051-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s921/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Metrics Required</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretaries of the military departments, shall develop an updated set of business health metrics to inform decision-making by senior leaders of the Department of Defense.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb3d3052-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s921/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 developing the metrics required by subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb3d3053-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s921/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb3d3054-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>using the latest literature on performance measurement, determine what additional new metrics should be implemented, or current metrics should be adapted, to reduce output-based measures and emphasize objective, measurable indicators aligned to enduring strategic goals of the Department of Defense;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb3d3055-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s921/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb3d3056-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb3d3057-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb3d3058-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb3d3059-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>assess the current business processes of the Department and provide recommendations to align the metrics with available data sources to determine what gaps might exist in such processes;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb3d305a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s921/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>ensure that data can be collected automatically and, on a long-term basis, in a manner that provides for longitudinal analysis;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb3d305b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s921/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>link the metrics with the Strategic Management Plan and other performance documents guiding the Department;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb3d305c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s921/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>identify any shortfalls in resources, data, training, policy, or law that could be an impediment to implementing the metrics;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb3d305d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s921/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb3d305e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Revision.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb3d305f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>revise leading and lagging indicators associated with each such metric to provide a benchmark against which to assess progress;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb3d3060-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s921/b/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>improve visualization of and comprehension for the use of the metrics in data-driven decision-making, including adoption of new policies and training as needed;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb3d3061-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s921/b/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><content>incorporate the ability to aggregate and disaggregate data to provide the ability to focus on functional, component-level metrics; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb3d3062-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s921/b/9" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">(9) </num><content>increase standardization of the use and collection of business health metrics across the Department.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb3d3063-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s921/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Support</inline>.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb3d3064-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Contracts.</p></sidenote>—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense may enter into a contract or other agreement with a federally funded research and development center or university-affiliated research center to support the development of the metrics required under subsection (a).</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e39739" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s922" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="922">SEC. 922. </num><heading>INDEPENDENT ASSESSMENT OF DEFENSE BUSINESS ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb3da595-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s922/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>.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb3da596-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Contracts.</p></sidenote>—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall seek to enter into a contract or other agreement with a federally funded research and development center or a university affiliated research center <page identifier="/us/stat/137/374">137 STAT. 374</page> to conduct an independent assessment of the defense business enterprise architecture developed under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2222/e">section 2222(e) of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb3da597-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s922/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 assessment required by subsection (a) shall include the following elements:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb3da598-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s922/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>An assessment of the effectiveness of the defense business enterprise architecture as of the date of the enactment of this Act in providing an adequate and useful framework for planning, managing, and integrating the business systems of the Department of Defense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb3da599-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s922/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>A comparison of the defense business enterprise architecture with similar models in use by other government agencies in the United States, foreign governments, and major commercial entities, including an assessment of any lessons from such models that might be applied to the defense business enterprise architecture.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb3da59a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s922/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>An assessment of the adequacy of the defense business enterprise architecture in informing business process reengineering and being sufficiently responsive to changes in business processes over time.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb3da59b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s922/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>An identification of any shortfalls or implementation challenges in the utility of the defense business enterprise architecture.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb3da59c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s922/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb3da59d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb3da59e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>Recommendations for replacement of the existing defense business enterprise architecture or for modifications to the existing architecture to make that architecture and the process for updating that architecture more effective and responsive to the business process needs of the Department.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb3da59f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s922/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Interim Briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than April 1, 2024, 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 assessment required by subsection (a).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb3da5a0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s922/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><content>Not later than January 30, 2025, 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 assessment required by subsection (a).</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e39822" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s923" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="923">SEC. 923. </num><heading>FUTURE FORCE DESIGN OF THE DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb3df3c1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s923/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Force Design Required</inline>.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb3e1ad2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote>—</heading><content>Not later than August 31, 2024, the Secretary of the Air Force shall develop a force design for the Air Force and Space Force projected through 2050.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb3e1ad3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s923/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 force design under subsection (a) shall address—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb3e1ad4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s923/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the concepts, capabilities, and structural elements (including size and form) of the Air Force and Space Force that are necessary to ensure those forces effectively execute their core functions through 2050 in support of the National Defense Strategy and the National Military Strategy;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb3e1ad5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s923/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>force structure, including the development of capabilities (including platforms and systems) at the correct level of capacity to address the challenges outlined by the National Defense Strategy and the National Military Strategy;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb3e1ad6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s923/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>force composition, including recruitment and development of human capital, effective distribution of forces in the total force, and policies to increase career flexibility across the various components of the force;<page identifier="/us/stat/137/375">137 STAT. 375</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb3e1ad7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s923/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>organizational design, including development of potential models to increase agility and operational effectiveness across the Air Force and Space Force; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb3e1ad8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s923/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>such other matters as the Secretary of the Air Force determines to be relevant.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb3e1ad9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s923/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Information to Congress</inline>.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb3e1ada-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote>—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 60 days after completion of the force design required under subsection (a), the Secretary of the Air Force shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb3e1adb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s923/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb3e1adc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Summary.</p></sidenote><content>submit a summary of the force design to the congressional defense committees; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb3e1add-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s923/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb3e1ade-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Briefing.</p></sidenote><content>provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the force design.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e39907" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s924" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="924">SEC. 924. </num><heading>FEASIBILITY STUDY ON THE CONSOLIDATION OR TRANSFER OF SPACE FUNCTIONS OF THE NATIONAL GUARD TO THE SPACE FORCE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb3e900f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s924/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>.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb3e9010-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote>—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall conduct a study to assess the feasibility and advisability of transferring all covered space functions of the National Guard to the Space Force.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb3e9011-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s924/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb3e9012-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analyses.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The study under subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb3e9013-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s924/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb3e9014-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb3e9015-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><chapeau>An analysis and recommendations addressing, at a minimum, each of the following courses of action with respect to the covered space functions of the National Guard:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb3e9016-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s924/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>Maintaining the current model under which the Air National Guard has units and personnel performing such functions.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb3eb727-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s924/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Transferring such functions, including units and personnel, to the Space Force.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb3eb728-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s924/b/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>The establishment of a new National Guard component of the Space Force to perform such functions.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb3eb729-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s924/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>A cost-benefit analysis for each course of action addressed under paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb3eb72a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s924/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb3eb72b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment any risks or benefits to the mission or readiness of the Space Force, including the ability of the Space Force to meet applicable objectives of the National Defense Strategy, that may be presented by transferring or consolidating units of the Air National Guard as described in paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb3eb72c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s924/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Interim Briefing</inline>.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb3eb72d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote>—</heading><content>Not later than February 1, 2024, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives an interim briefing on the preliminary results of the study conducted under subsection (a).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb3eb72e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s924/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><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb3eb72f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s924/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 March 1, 2024, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a report on the final results of the study conducted under subsection (a), including the results of the study with respect to each element specified in subsection (b).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb3eb730-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s924/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form of report</inline>.—</heading><content>The report required under paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb3eb731-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s924/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered Space Functions of the National Guard Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “covered space functions of <page identifier="/us/stat/137/376">137 STAT. 376</page> the National Guard” means all units, personnel billets, equipment, and resources of the Air National Guard associated with the performance a space related function that is (as determined by the Secretary of the Air Force, in consultation with the Chief of Space Operations)—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb3eb732-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s924/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>a core space-related function of the Space Force; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb3eb733-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tIX/stB/s924/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>otherwise integral to the mission of the Space Force.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <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>Annual report on budget prioritization by Secretary of Defense and military departments.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1003. </designator> <label>Additional reporting requirements related to unfunded priorities of armed forces and combatant commands.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1004. </designator> <label>Audit requirement for Department of Defense components.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1005. </designator> <label>Requirement for unqualified opinion on Department of Defense financial statements.</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. 1010. </designator> <label>Enhanced support for counterdrug activities and activities to counter transnational organized crime.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1011. </designator> <label>Modification of support for counterdrug activities and activities to counter transnational organized crime: increase in cap for small scale construction projects.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1012. </designator> <label>Drug interdiction and counter-drug activities.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1013. </designator> <label>Disruption of fentanyl trafficking.</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. 1015. </designator> <label>Modifications to annual naval vessel construction plan.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1016. </designator> <label>Critical components of national sea-based deterrence vessels.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1017. </designator> <label>Grants for improvement of Navy ship repair or alterations capability.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1018. </designator> <label>Repeal of obsolete provision of law regarding vessel nomenclature.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1019. </designator> <label>Responsibility of Commandant of the Marine Corps with respect to naval battle force ship assessment and requirement reporting.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1020. </designator> <label>Policy of the United States on shipbuilding defense industrial base.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1021. </designator> <label>Prohibition on retirement of certain naval vessels.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1022. </designator> <label>Authority to use incremental funding to enter into a contract for the advance procurement and construction of a San Antonio-class amphibious ship.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1023. </designator> <label>Authority to use incremental funding to enter into a contract for the advance procurement and construction of a submarine tender.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1024. </designator> <label>Biannual briefings on submarine readiness.</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>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. 1032. </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. 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 certain countries.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1034. </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="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>Limitation on availability of certain funds until submission of Chairman’s Risk Assessment; briefing requirement.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1042. </designator> <label>Assistance in support of Department of Defense accounting for missing United States Government personnel.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1043. </designator> <label>Implementation of arrangements to build transparency, confidence, and security.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1044. </designator> <label>Modification to definitions of Confucius Institute.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1045. </designator> <label>Termination of authority to issue waiver of limitation on use of funds to institutions of higher education hosting Confucius Institutes.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/377">137 STAT. 377</page></label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1046. </designator> <label>Vetting procedures and monitoring requirements for allies and partners participating in education or training activities in the United States.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1047. </designator> <label>Authority to include funding requests for the chemical and biological defense program in budget accounts of military departments.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1048. </designator> <label>Limitation on availability of funds until delivery of report on next generation tactical communications.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1049. </designator> <label>Establishment of procedure of the Department of Defense to determine certain complaints or requests regarding public displays or public expressions of religion on property of the Department.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1050. </designator> <label>Limitation on availability of funds for destruction of landmines.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1051. </designator> <label>Limitation on availability of funds for travel expenses of Office of the Secretary of Defense until submission of certain plans.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1052. </designator> <label>Prohibition on display of unapproved flags.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1053. </designator> <label>Collaboration with partner countries to develop and maintain military-wide transformational strategies for operational energy.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1054. </designator> <label>Student loan deferment for dislocated military spouses.</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>Modifications of reporting requirements.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1062. </designator> <label>Extension of requirement to submit a report on Department of Defense support for Department of Homeland Security at the international borders of the United States.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1063. </designator> <label>Briefing on Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency capabilities required to expand accounting for persons missing from designated past conflicts.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1064. </designator> <label>Air Force plan for maintaining proficient aircrews in certain mission areas.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1065. </designator> <label>Independent study on naval mine warfare.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1066. </designator> <label>Annual report and briefing on implementation of Force Design 2030.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1067. </designator> <label>Study and report on potential inclusion of black box data recorders in tactical vehicles.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1068. </designator> <label>Plan on countering human trafficking.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1069. </designator> <label>Update to strategic plan on Department of Defense combating trafficking in persons program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1070. </designator> <label>Report on use of tactical fighter aircraft for deployments and homeland defense missions.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1071. </designator> <label>Report on equipping certain ground combat units with small unmanned aerial systems.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1072. </designator> <label>Biannual briefings on homeland defense planning.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1073. </designator> <label>Report on effectiveness of current use of United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1074. </designator> <label>Holistic training range assessment.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1075. </designator> <label>Special operations force structure.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1076. </designator> <label>Comprehensive assessment of Marine Corps Force Design 2030.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1077.  </designator> <label>Assessment and recommendations relating to infrastructure, capacity, resources, and personnel on Guam.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1078. </designator> <label>Feasibility study on conversion of Joint Task Force North into Joint Interagency Task Force North.</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. 1080. </designator> <label>Modification of definition of domestic source for title III of the Defense Production Act of 1950.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1081. </designator> <label>Integrated and authenticated access to Department of Defense systems for certain congressional staff for oversight purposes.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1082. </designator> <label>Modification of compensation for members of the Afghanistan War Commission.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1083. </designator> <label>Senate National Security Working Group.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1084. </designator> <label>Tribal liaisons at military installations.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1085. </designator> <label>Commercial integration cell plan within certain combatant commands.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1086. </designator> <label>Guidance for use of unmanned aircraft systems by National Guard.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1087. </designator> <label>Public disclosure of Afghanistan war records.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1088. </designator> <label>Implementation plan for Joint Concept for Competing.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1089. </designator> <label>Notification of safety and security concerns at certain Department of Defense laboratories.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1090. </designator> <label>Conduct of weather reconnaissance in the United States.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1091. </designator> <label>Sense of Congress regarding authority of Secretary of Defense with respect to irregular warfare.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1092. </designator> <label>Red Hill health impacts.</label> </referenceItem></toc> <subtitle id="d28342e40424" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stA" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Financial Matters</heading> <section id="d28342e40429" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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="ydb3fa194-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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><page identifier="/us/stat/137/378">137 STAT. 378</page> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb3fa195-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stA/s1001/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority</inline>.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb3fa196-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote>—</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 2024 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="ydb3fa197-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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="ydb3fa198-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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="ydb3fa199-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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="ydb3fa19a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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="ydb3fa19b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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="ydb3fa19c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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="ydb3fa19d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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="d28342e40513" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stA/s1002" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1002">SEC. 1002. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb3fc8ae-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">10 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb3fc8af-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 221.</p></sidenote><heading>ANNUAL REPORT ON BUDGET PRIORITIZATION BY SECRETARY OF DEFENSE AND MILITARY DEPARTMENTS.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdb3fefc0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch9">Chapter 9 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after section 222d the following new section:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydb4016d1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658164"><num class="fontsize12" value="222e">“§ 222e.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb4016d2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s222e">10 USC 222e</ref>.</p></sidenote> Programs, projects, and activities that were internally changed in the submission of the President’s budget: annual report</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb4016d3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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, acting through the Secretaries of the military departments and the officers of Department of Defense agencies and offices not under the control of a Secretary of a military department, shall submit to the congressional defense committees each year, not later than 30 days after the submission of the budget of the President for the fiscal year beginning in such year under section 1105(a) of title 31, a report that includes organized tabulations of programs, projects, and activities in research, development, test, and evaluation, procurement, and military construction the total obligational authority for which was changed in the current budget year proposal compared to the prior-year projection for the current year.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb403de4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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 tabulations required under subsection (a) shall include, for each program, project, or activity that was internally changed, the following elements:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb403de5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>Whether the program, project, or activity was added, eliminated, or reduced and in which fiscal year.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb403de6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>The appropriations sub-account.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/379">137 STAT. 379</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb403de7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>The appropriate program element, line item number, or sub-activity group.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb403de8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>The program, project, or activity name.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb403de9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>The prior year enacted appropriation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb403dea-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><content>The prior year projected current year budget.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb403deb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">“(7) </num><content>The current year budget request.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb403dec-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">“(8) </num><content>If applicable, the amount reduced or saved by the current year elimination or reduction over the future years defense plan.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb403ded-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">“(9) </num><content>A characterization of the change as a fact-of-life change, a prioritization change, a programmatic change, or a change due to congressional action.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb403dee-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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 machine readable, electronic form.”</content></subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></section> <section id="d28342e40624" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stA/s1003" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1003">SEC. 1003. </num><heading>ADDITIONAL REPORTING REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO UNFUNDED PRIORITIES OF ARMED FORCES AND COMBATANT COMMANDS.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdb403def-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s222a/c/1">Section 222a(c)(1) 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 subparagraphs:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="ydb406500-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>The requirement to be addressed by the unfunded priority.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="ydb406501-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">“(F) </num><content>The reason why funding for the priority was not included in the budget of the President.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="ydb406502-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">“(G) </num><content>A description of any funding provided for the requirement for the current and preceding fiscal year.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="ydb406503-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">“(H) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb406504-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of the effect that providing funding for the priority would have on the future-years defense plan.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></section> <section id="d28342e40666" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stA/s1004" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1004">SEC. 1004. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb406505-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s240d">10 USC 240d note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>AUDIT REQUIREMENT FOR DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE COMPONENTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb408c16-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>During fiscal year 2024, and during each of the nine fiscal years thereafter, each component of the Department of Defense shall be subject to an independent audit. Any such component that fails to be subject to such an audit during any fiscal year shall have 1.5 percent of unobligated amounts available for the component be cancelled and returned to the general fund of the Treasury for deficit reduction, except as provided in subsection (b).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb408c17-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Exceptions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The following accounts are excluded from any reductions:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb408c18-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stA/s1004/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Military personnel, reserve personnel, and National Guard personnel accounts of the Department of Defense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb408c19-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stA/s1004/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The Defense Health Program account of the Department of Defense.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e40705" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stA/s1005" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1005">SEC. 1005. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb408c1a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s240a">10 USC 240a note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>REQUIREMENT FOR UNQUALIFIED OPINION ON DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdb408c1b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  The<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb408c1c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote> Secretary of Defense shall ensure that the Department of Defense has received an unqualified opinion on the financial statements of the Department by not later than December 31, 2028.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/380">137 STAT. 380</page></content></section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d28342e40725" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stB" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Counterdrug Activities</heading> <section id="d28342e40730" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stB/s1010" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1010">SEC. 1010. </num><heading>ENHANCED SUPPORT FOR COUNTERDRUG ACTIVITIES AND ACTIVITIES TO COUNTER TRANSNATIONAL ORGANIZED CRIME.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s284/b/9">Section 284(b)(9) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>linguist and intelligence analysis</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>linguist, intelligence analysis, and planning</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d28342e40749" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stB/s1011" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1011">SEC. 1011. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF SUPPORT FOR COUNTERDRUG ACTIVITIES AND ACTIVITIES TO COUNTER TRANSNATIONAL ORGANIZED CRIME: INCREASE IN CAP FOR SMALL SCALE CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s284/i/3">Section 284(i)(3) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$750,000</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$1,000,000</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d28342e40768" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stB/s1012" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1012">SEC. 1012. </num><heading>DRUG INTERDICTION AND COUNTER-DRUG ACTIVITIES.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t32/s112/a/3">Section 112(a)(3) of title 32, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$5,000</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$15,000</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d28342e40787" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stB/s1013" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1013">SEC. 1013. </num><heading>DISRUPTION OF FENTANYL TRAFFICKING.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb41c49d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stB/s1013/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Development of Strategy to Counter Fentanyl Trafficking</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb41c49e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stB/s1013/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>.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb41c49f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote>—</heading><content>Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of State and the Attorney General and in coordination with appropriate Federal, State, Tribal, and local law enforcement agencies, shall develop and submit to the appropriate congressional committees a strategy to address threats to the national security of the United States caused or exacerbated by fentanyl trafficking.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb41c4a0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stB/s1013/a/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 strategy required by paragraph (1) shall outline how the Secretary of Defense will—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb41c4a1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stB/s1013/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>leverage existing authorities regarding counterdrug and counter-transnational organized crime activities with a counter-fentanyl nexus to detect and monitor activities related to fentanyl trafficking;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb41c4a2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stB/s1013/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>leverage existing authorities, as appropriate, to support operations to counter fentanyl trafficking carried out by Federal, State, Tribal, and local law enforcement agencies, or foreign security forces;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb41c4a3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stB/s1013/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="xdb41c4a4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb41c4a5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Data.</p></sidenote><content>coordinate efforts of the Department of Defense for the detection and monitoring of aerial, maritime, and surface traffic suspected of carrying fentanyl bound for the United States, including efforts to unify the use of technology, surveillance, and related resources across air and maritime domains to counter fentanyl trafficking, including with respect to data collection, data processing, and integrating sensors across such domains, consistent with paragraphs (6) and (10) of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s284/b">section 284(b) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, and <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s124">section 124 of title 10, United States Code</ref>;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb41c4a6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stB/s1013/a/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>provide Department of Defense-specific capabilities to support activities by the United States Government and foreign security forces to detect and monitor the trafficking of fentanyl and precursor chemicals used in fentanyl production, consistent with relevant existing law;<page identifier="/us/stat/137/381">137 STAT. 381</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb41c4a7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stB/s1013/a/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>leverage existing counterdrug and counter-transnational organized crime programs of the Department to counter fentanyl trafficking;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb41c4a8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stB/s1013/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="xdb41c4a9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>assess existing training programs of the Department and assess whether opportunities exist for the provision of training for Federal, State, Tribal, and local law enforcement agencies to counter fentanyl trafficking, consistent with <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s284/b/5">section 284(b)(5) of title 10, United States Code</ref>;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb41c4aa-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stB/s1013/a/2/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><chapeau>engage with foreign security forces to ensure the counterdrug and counter-transnational organized crime programs of the Department—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb41c4ab-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stB/s1013/a/2/G/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>support efforts to counter fentanyl trafficking; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb41c4ac-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stB/s1013/a/2/G/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>build capacity to interdict fentanyl in foreign countries, including programs to train security forces in partner countries to counter fentanyl trafficking, including countering illicit flows of fentanyl precursors, consistent with sections 284(c) and 333 of <ref href="/us/usc/t10">title 10, United States Code</ref>;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb41c4ad-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stB/s1013/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="xdb41c4ae-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Canada.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb41c4af-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Mexico.</p></sidenote><content>increase domain awareness to detect and monitor fentanyl trafficking through the North American Defense Ministerial and the bilateral defense working groups and bilateral military cooperation roundtables with Canada and Mexico;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb41c4b0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stB/s1013/a/2/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb41c4b1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote><content>evaluate existing policies, procedures, processes, resources, and existing joint interagency task forces focused on supporting the countering of fentanyl trafficking by Federal, State, Tribal, and local law enforcement agencies, consistent with existing counterdrug and counter-transnational organized crime authorities;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb41c4b2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stB/s1013/a/2/J" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="J">(J) </num><content>describe any previous actions taken by the Department of Defense in cyberspace to counter illegal activities by transnational criminal organizations that traffic fentanyl; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb41c4b3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stB/s1013/a/2/K" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="K">(K) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb41c4b4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>assess the resources that the Secretary can deploy to counter transnational criminal organizations’ cyber activities.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb41c4b5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stB/s1013/a/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 strategy required by paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb41c4b6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stB/s1013/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing</inline>.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb41c4b7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote>—</heading><content>Not later than 60 days after the submission of the strategy required by paragraph (1), the Secretary shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees a briefing on the strategy and plans for its implementation.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb41c4b8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stB/s1013/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb41c4b9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s284">10 USC 284 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Cooperation With Mexico</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall seek to enhance cooperation with defense officials of the Government of Mexico to target, disrupt, and degrade transnational criminal organizations within Mexico that traffic fentanyl.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb41c4ba-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stB/s1013/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 of Appropriate Congressional Committees</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>appropriate congressional committees</term>” means—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb41c4bb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stB/s1013/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb41c4bc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stB/s1013/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb41c4bd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stB/s1013/c/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;<page identifier="/us/stat/137/382">137 STAT. 382</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb41c4be-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stB/s1013/c/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb41c4bf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stB/s1013/c/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb41c4c0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stB/s1013/c/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d28342e41006" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stC" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading>Naval Vessels and Shipyards</heading> <section id="d28342e41011" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stC/s1015" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1015">SEC. 1015. </num><heading>MODIFICATIONS TO ANNUAL NAVAL VESSEL CONSTRUCTION PLAN.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdb4212e1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <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="ydb4212e2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stC/s1015/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4212e3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stC/s1015/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> before the period at the end the following: “<quotedText>, together with the views of the Chief of Naval Operations and Commandant of the Marine Corps on the budget</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4212e4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stC/s1015/1/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="ydb4212e5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>The unaltered assessment of the Chief of Naval Operations and the Commandant of the Marine Corps of the plan required under paragraph (1).”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4212e6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stC/s1015/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (b), by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraphs:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb4212e7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>In developing annual naval vessel construction plans for purposes of subsection (a)(1), the Secretary of the Navy shall take into consideration the most recent biennial report on shipbuilder training and the defense industrial base required by section 8693 of this title.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e41070" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stC/s1016" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1016">SEC. 1016. </num><heading>CRITICAL COMPONENTS OF NATIONAL SEA-BASED DETERRENCE VESSELS.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdb4239f8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2218a/k/3">Section 2218a(k)(3) 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 subparagraphs:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="ydb426109-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="P">“(P) </num><content>Major bulkheads and tanks.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="ydb42610a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="Q">“(Q) </num><content>All major pumps and motors.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="ydb42610b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="R">“(R) </num><content>Large vertical array.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="ydb42610c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="S">“(S) </num><content>Atmosphere control equipment.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="ydb42610d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="T">“(T) </num><content>Diesel systems and components.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="ydb42610e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="U">“(U) </num><content>Hydraulic valves and components.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="ydb42610f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="V">“(V) </num><content>Bearings.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="ydb426110-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="W">“(W) </num><content>Major air and blow valves and components.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="ydb426111-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="X">“(X) </num><content>Decks and superstructure.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="ydb426112-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="Y">“(Y) </num><content>Castings, forgings, and tank structure.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="ydb426113-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="Z">“(Z) </num><content>Hatches and hull penetrators.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></section> <section id="d28342e41145" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stC/s1017" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1017">SEC. 1017. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb426114-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">10 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb426115-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 2201.</p></sidenote><heading>GRANTS FOR IMPROVEMENT OF NAVY SHIP REPAIR OR ALTERATIONS CAPABILITY.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdb42af36-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch131">Chapter 131 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after section 2218a the following new section:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydb439997-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658164"><num class="fontsize12" value="2219">“§ 2219.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb439998-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2219">10 USC 2219</ref>.</p></sidenote> Grants for improvement of Navy ship repair or alterations capability</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb439999-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assistance Authorized</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="ydb43999a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary of the Navy may make grants to an eligible entity for the purpose of carrying out—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb43999b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>a capital improvement project; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb43999c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>a maritime training program designed to foster technical skills and operational productivity.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/383">137 STAT. 383</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb43999d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>The amount of a grant under this section may not exceed 75 percent of the total cost of the project or program funded by the grant.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb43999e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>A grant provided under this section may not be used to construct buildings or other physical facilities, except for piers, dry docks, and structures in support of piers and dry docks, or to acquire land.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb43999f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb4399a0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><chapeau>The Secretary may not award a grant to an eligible entity under this section unless the Secretary determines that—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4399a1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the entity has access to sufficient non-Federal funding to meet the requirement under paragraph (2);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4399a2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>the entity has authority to carry out the proposed project; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4399a3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><chapeau>the project or program would improve—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb4399a4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>efficiency, competitive operations, capability, or quality of United States Navy ship repair or alterations; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb4399a5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>employee, or potential employee, skills and enhanced productivity related to United States Navy ship repair or alterations.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb4399a6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Eligibility</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>To be eligible for a grant under this section, an entity shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4399a7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>be a shipyard or other entity that provides ship repair or alteration for non-nuclear ships;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4399a8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb4399a9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Submission.</p></sidenote><chapeau>submit an application, at such time, in such form, and containing such information and assurances as the Secretary may require, including a comprehensive description of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4399aa-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the need for the project or program proposed to be funded under the grant;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4399ab-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>the methodology to be used to implement the project or program; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4399ac-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>any existing programs or arrangements that could be used to supplement or leverage a grant provided under this section; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4399ad-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb4399ae-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Contracts.</p></sidenote><chapeau>enter into an agreement with the Secretary under which the entity agrees—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4399af-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>to complete the project or program funded by the grant within a certain timeframe and without unreasonable delay and the Secretary determines such project or program is likely to be completed within the timeframe provided in such agreement;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4399b0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>to return to the Secretary any amount of the grant that is—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb4399b1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>not used by the grant recipient for the purpose for which the grant was awarded; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb4399b2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>not obligated or expended within the timeframe provided in the agreement;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4399b3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>to maintain such records as the Secretary may require and make such records available for review and audit by the Secretary; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4399b4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><chapeau>not to purchase any product or material for the project or program using grant funds, including any commercially available off-the-shelf item, unless such product or material is—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb4399b5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>an unmanufactured article, material, or supply that has been mined or produced in the United States; or<page identifier="/us/stat/137/384">137 STAT. 384</page></content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb4399b6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>a manufactured article, material, or supply that has been manufactured in the United States substantially all from articles, materials, or supplies mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb4399b7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Guidelines</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall issue guidelines to establish appropriate accounting, reporting, and review procedures to ensure that—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4399b8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>amounts awarded as grants under this section are used for the purposes for which such amounts were made available; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4399b9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>an entity that receives a grant under this section complies with the terms of the agreement such entity enters into with the Secretary pursuant to subsection (b)(3).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb4399ba-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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="ydb4399bb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>The term ‘<term>commercially available off-the-shelf item</term>’—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb43c0cc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>means any item of supply (including construction material) that is—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb43c0cd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>a commercial item, as defined by <ref href="/us/cfr/t48/s2.101">section 2.101 of title 48, Code of Federal Regulations</ref> (as in effect on the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024); and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb43c0ce-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>sold in substantial quantities in the commercial marketplace; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb43c0cf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>does not include bulk cargo, as defined in section 40102(4) of title 46, such as agricultural products and petroleum products.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb43c0d0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>The term ‘<term>product or material</term>’, with respect to a project or program—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb43c0d1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>means an article, material, or supply brought to the site where the project or program is being carried out for incorporation into the project or program; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb43c0d2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>includes an item brought to the site preassembled from articles, materials, or supplies.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb43c0d3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>The term ‘<term>United States</term>’ includes the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Virgin Islands.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></section> <section id="d28342e41414" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stC/s1018" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1018">SEC. 1018. </num><heading>REPEAL OF OBSOLETE PROVISION OF LAW REGARDING VESSEL NOMENCLATURE.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdb43c0d4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s8662">Section 8662 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb43c0d5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stC/s1018/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subsection (b); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb43c0d6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stC/s1018/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsection (c) as subsection (b).</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e41446" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stC/s1019" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1019">SEC. 1019. </num><heading>RESPONSIBILITY OF COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS WITH RESPECT TO NAVAL BATTLE FORCE SHIP ASSESSMENT AND REQUIREMENT REPORTING.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdb43e7e7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s8695/e">Section 8695(e) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb43e7e8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stC/s1019/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in the subsection heading, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">Amphibious Warfare Ships</headingText></quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">Responsibilities of Commandant of Marine Corps</headingText></quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb43e7e9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stC/s1019/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> before the period at the end the following: “<quotedText>and for naval vessels with the primary mission of transporting Marines</quotedText>”.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/385">137 STAT. 385</page></content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e41488" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stC/s1020" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1020">SEC. 1020. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb43e7ea-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s8661">10 USC 8661 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>POLICY OF THE UNITED STATES ON SHIPBUILDING DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdb440efb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1025(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/usc/t10/s7291">10 U.S.C. 7291 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb440efc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stC/s1020/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>United States</quotedText>” and all that follows and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>United States—</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb440efd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stC/s1020/2" 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="ydb440efe-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>to have available, as soon as practicable, not fewer than 355 battle force ships, comprised of the optimal mix of platforms, with funding subject to the availability of appropriations or other funds; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydb440eff-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>that the United States shipbuilding defense industrial base is fundamental to achieving the shipbuilding requirements of the Navy and constitutes a unique national security imperative that requires sustainment and support by the Navy and Congress.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e41542" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stC/s1021" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1021">SEC. 1021. </num><heading>PROHIBITION ON RETIREMENT OF CERTAIN NAVAL VESSELS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdb443510-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act for fiscal year 2024 may be obligated or expended to retire, prepare to retire, or place in storage any of the following naval vessels:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb443511-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stC/s1021/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>USS Germantown (LSD 42).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb443512-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stC/s1021/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb443513-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stC/s1021/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>USS Tortuga (LSD 46).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb443514-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stC/s1021/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>USS Shiloh (CG 67).</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e41569" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stC/s1022" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1022">SEC. 1022. </num><heading>AUTHORITY TO USE INCREMENTAL FUNDING TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE ADVANCE PROCUREMENT AND CONSTRUCTION OF A SAN ANTONIO-CLASS AMPHIBIOUS SHIP.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb445c25-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">In General</inline>.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb445c26-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote>—</heading><content>Amounts authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for the Navy for Shipbuilding and Conversion for any of fiscal years 2023 through 2025 may be used by the Secretary of the Navy to enter into an incrementally funded contract for the advance procurement and construction of a San Antonio-class amphibious ship.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb445c27-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stC/s1022/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>A contract entered into under subsection (a) shall provide that any obligation of the United States to make a payment under the contract is subject to the availability of appropriations for that purpose, and that total liability to the Government for the termination of the contract shall be limited to the total amount of funding obligated at time of termination.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e41596" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stC/s1023" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1023">SEC. 1023. </num><heading>AUTHORITY TO USE INCREMENTAL FUNDING TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE ADVANCE PROCUREMENT AND CONSTRUCTION OF A SUBMARINE TENDER.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb448338-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stC/s1023/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>Amounts authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for the Navy for Shipbuilding and Conversion for fiscal year 2024 may be used by the Secretary of the Navy to enter into an incrementally funded contract for the advance procurement and construction of a submarine tender.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb448339-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stC/s1023/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>A contract entered into under subsection (a) shall provide that any obligation of the United States to make a payment under the contract is subject to the availability of appropriations for that purpose, and that total liability to the <page identifier="/us/stat/137/386">137 STAT. 386</page> Government for the termination of the contract shall be limited to the total amount of funding obligated at time of termination.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e41623" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stC/s1024" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1024">SEC. 1024. </num><heading>BIANNUAL BRIEFINGS ON SUBMARINE READINESS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb451f7a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stC/s1024/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>.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb451f7b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb451f7c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Termination date.</p></sidenote>—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and once every 180 days thereafter until September 30, 2026, the Secretary of the Navy shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on submarine maintenance and readiness.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb451f7d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stC/s1024/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 required under subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb451f7e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stC/s1024/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb451f7f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Overview.</p></sidenote><chapeau>An overview of submarine maintenance activities, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb451f80-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stC/s1024/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the original estimated schedule for completion of attack, ballistic, and guided missile submarine depot-level maintenance activities;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb451f81-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stC/s1024/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>any adjustments made to such schedule;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb451f82-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stC/s1024/b/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau>in the case of any such adjustment—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb451f83-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stC/s1024/b/1/C/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>the reason why the adjustment was necessary; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb451f84-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stC/s1024/b/1/C/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>an identification of the new timeframe for completion and any additional costs, broken out by shipyard or private entity (by site), by name, and by type of submarine;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb451f85-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stC/s1024/b/1/C/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>a discussion of the reasons for the scheduling delays (manpower, parts, or other), including projections with respect to the availability of parts;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb451f86-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stC/s1024/b/1/C/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>a discussion of how the cannibalization of submarines for parts affects the overall maintenance capacity and scheduling, as well as a discussion on how moving money from program to program during the year of execution affects the scheduling of maintenance; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb451f87-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stC/s1024/b/1/C/v" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">(v) </num><content>a discussion of the efforts the Navy has taken to address the ongoing delays.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb451f88-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stC/s1024/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>A discussion of ongoing Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program efforts and how such efforts affect depot-level maintenance activities for attack, ballistic, and guided missile submarines.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb451f89-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stC/s1024/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>A discussion of how the Department of the Navy is applying lessons learned from other Navy programs to the submarine maintenance enterprise.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb451f8a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stC/s1024/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb451f8b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb451f8c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>Recommendations for legislative changes required with respect to policies or resources to ensure efficient and effective maintenance and operational readiness for the submarine enterprise.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d28342e41722" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stD" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="D">Subtitle D—</num><heading>Counterterrorism</heading> <section id="d28342e41727" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stD/s1031" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1031">SEC. 1031. </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 1031 of the James <page identifier="/us/stat/137/387">137 STAT. 387</page> M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/263">Public Law 117–263</ref>),<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb451f8d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/stat/136/2769">136 Stat. 2769</ref>.</p></sidenote> is further amended by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2023</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2024</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d28342e41759" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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 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 1032 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/263">Public Law 117–263</ref>),<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb45469e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/stat/136/2769">136 Stat. 2769</ref>.</p></sidenote> is further amended by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2023</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2024</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d28342e41788" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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 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 1033 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/263">Public Law 117–263</ref>),<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb45469f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/stat/136/2769">136 Stat. 2769</ref>.</p></sidenote> is further amended by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2023</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2024</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d28342e41817" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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 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 1034 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/263">Public Law 117–263</ref>),<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb456db0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/stat/136/2769">136 Stat. 2769</ref>.</p></sidenote> is further amended by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2023</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2024</quotedText>”.</content></section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d28342e41847" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="E">Subtitle E—</num><heading>Miscellaneous Authorities and Limitations</heading> <section id="d28342e41852" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1041" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1041">SEC. 1041. </num><heading>LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF CERTAIN FUNDS UNTIL SUBMISSION OF CHAIRMAN’S RISK ASSESSMENT; BRIEFING REQUIREMENT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb4594c1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff</inline>.—</heading><content>Of<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb4594c2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb45bbd3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote> the amounts authorized to be appropriated by this Act for fiscal year 2024 for operation and maintenance, Defense-wide, and available for the Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff for travel expenses, not more than 80 percent may be obligated or expended until the date that is 15 days after the date on which the Secretary of Defense submits to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives the risk assessment mandated by paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s153">section 153 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, and required to be submitted pursuant to paragraph (3) of such subsection by not later than February 15, 2024.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb45bbd4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1041/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb45bbd5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Office of the Secretary of Defense</inline>.—</heading><content>Of the amounts authorized to be appropriated by this Act for fiscal year 2024 for operation and maintenance, Defense-wide, and available for <page identifier="/us/stat/137/388">137 STAT. 388</page> the Office of the Secretary of Defense for travel expenses, not more than 80 percent may be obligated or expended until the date that is 15 days after the date on which the Secretary submits to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives the risk mitigation plan required to be submitted as part of the assessment referred to in subsection (a), if applicable.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb45bbd6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1041/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing Requirement</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s153">Section 153 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="ydb45e2e7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing Requirement</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="ydb45e2e8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Not later than 15 days after the submission of the risk assessment required under subsection (b)(2) or March 1 of each even-numbered year, whichever is earlier, the Chairman shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a briefing on the activities of the Chairman under this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb45e2e9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>The briefing required under paragraph (1) shall include—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb45e2ea-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb45e2eb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Review.</p></sidenote><content>a detailed review of the risk assessment required under paragraph (2) of subsection (b), including how such risk assessment addresses the elements required in subparagraph (B) of such paragraph;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb45e2ec-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb45e2ed-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p></sidenote><content>an analysis of how the risk assessment informs and supports other Joint Staff assessments, including joint capability development assessments, joint force development assessments, comprehensive joint readiness assessments, and global military integration assessments; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb45e2ee-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb45e2ef-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Timeline.</p></sidenote><content>if the risk assessment is not delivered at or before the time of the briefing, a timeline for when the risk assessment will be submitted to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e41954" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1042" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1042">SEC. 1042. </num><heading>ASSISTANCE IN SUPPORT OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ACCOUNTING FOR MISSING UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb465820-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1042/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 Assistance</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s408">Section 408 of title 10, United States Code</ref>,<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb465821-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">10 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb465822-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 401.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb465823-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1042/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>Equipment and training of foreign personnel to assist in</b></quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><b>Assistance in support of</b></quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb465824-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1042/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (b), by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydb465825-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>Funds.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb465826-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1042/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>in subsection (d)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb465827-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1042/a/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in the subsection heading, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">Limitation</headingText></quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">Limitations</headingText></quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb465828-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1042/a/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>The</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), the</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb465829-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1042/a/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$1,000,000</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$5,000,000</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb46582a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1042/a/3/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 paragraphs:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown2 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb467f3b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb467f3c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Waiver authority.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb467f3d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notice.</p></sidenote><content>The Secretary may waive the limitation under paragraph (1) if the Secretary submits to the congressional defense committees notice of the waiver together with the reasons why the waiver is necessary.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentDown2 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb467f3e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb467f3f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><chapeau>No assistance may be provided under this section to a foreign nation the government of which the Secretary of State determines has repeatedly provided support for international terrorism pursuant to—</chapeau><page identifier="/us/stat/137/389">137 STAT. 389</page> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb467f40-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>section 1754(c)(1)(A) of the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s4813/c/1/A">50 U.S.C. 4813(c)(1)(A)</ref>);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb467f41-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>section 620A of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (<ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2371">22 U.S.C. 2371</ref>); or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb467f42-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>section 40 of the Arms Export Control Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2780">22 U.S.C. 2780</ref>).”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb467f43-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1042/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subsection (f); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb467f44-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1042/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 new subsection (f):<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb467f45-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">“(f) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb467f46-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than December 31 of each year, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the assistance provided under this section during the preceding fiscal year.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb467f47-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1042/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing</inline>.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb467f48-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote>—</heading><content>Not later than July 1, 2024, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a briefing on the provision of funds under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s408">section 408 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as amended by subsection (a), and the anticipated demand for such funds.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e42168" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1043" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1043">SEC. 1043. </num><heading>IMPLEMENTATION OF ARRANGEMENTS TO BUILD TRANSPARENCY, CONFIDENCE, AND SECURITY.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdb46a659-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2241">Section 2241 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="ydb46a65a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Implementation of Vienna Document 2011</inline>.—</heading><content>Amounts appropriated for operation and maintenance may be used by the Secretary of Defense for travel, transportation, and subsistence expenses for meetings and demonstrations hosted by the Department of Defense for the implementation of the Vienna Document 2011 on Confidence and Security-Building Measures.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></section> <section id="d28342e42196" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1044" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1044">SEC. 1044. </num><heading>MODIFICATION TO DEFINITIONS OF CONFUCIUS INSTITUTE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb46cd6b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1044/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 Provision of Funds to Institutions of Higher Education</inline>.—</heading><content>Paragraph (1) of section 1062(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>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2241">10 U.S.C. 2241</ref>)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb46cd6c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2241">10 USC 2241 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows: <quotedContent><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb46f47d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Confucius institute</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘<term>Confucius Institute</term>’ means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb46f47e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>any program that receives funding or support from—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb46f47f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>the Chinese International Education Foundation; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb46f480-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the Center for Language Exchange Cooperation of the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China; or</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb46f481-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>any cultural institute funded by the Government of the People’s Republic of China.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb46f482-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1044/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition of Funds for Chinese Language Instruction</inline>.—</heading><content>Paragraph (2) of section 1091(d) of the 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/132/1998">132 Stat. 1998</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb471b93-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Confucius institute</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘<term>Confucius Institute</term>’ means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb471b94-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>any program that receives funding or support from—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb471b95-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>the Chinese International Education Foundation; or<page identifier="/us/stat/137/390">137 STAT. 390</page></content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb471b96-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the Center for Language Exchange Cooperation of the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China; or</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb471b97-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>any cultural institute funded by the Government of the People’s Republic of China.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e42311" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1045" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1045">SEC. 1045. </num><heading>TERMINATION OF AUTHORITY TO ISSUE WAIVER OF LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS TO INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION HOSTING CONFUCIUS INSTITUTES.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdb471b98-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1062(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>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2241">10 U.S.C. 2241 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="ydb4742a9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Termination of authority</inline>.—</heading><content>The authority to issue a waiver under paragraph (1) shall terminate on October 1, 2026, and any waiver issued under such paragraph shall not apply on or after such date.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></section> <section id="d28342e42342" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1046" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1046">SEC. 1046. </num><heading>VETTING PROCEDURES AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS FOR ALLIES AND PARTNERS PARTICIPATING IN EDUCATION OR TRAINING ACTIVITIES IN THE UNITED STATES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb47b7da-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Waiver by Secretary of Defense</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (a) of section 1090 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/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 paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4805fb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Waiver</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4805fc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb4805fd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote>—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, and without delegation, may waive the requirement to vet covered individuals under this section—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb4805fe-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>on a person-by-person basis, if the Secretary of Defense determines that the waiver is in the national security interests of the United States; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb4805ff-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>on a country-by-country basis, with respect to foreign nationals or other appropriate persons who hold a security clearance issued by that country, if the Secretary of Defense determines that the vetting procedures of the country are functionally equivalent to the vetting procedures of the United States for United States military personnel.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb480600-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Functional equivalence</inline>.—</heading><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb480601-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definition</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense, acting through the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security and in consultation, as appropriate, with the Secretary of State, shall establish and submit to the congressional defense committees a definition of functional equivalence for purposes of making a determination under subparagraph (A)(ii).<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb480602-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notification.</p></sidenote> The Secretary of Defense shall notify the congressional defense committees of any subsequent modification the Secretary makes to the definition.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb480603-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assessment</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall conduct an assessment of the vetting procedures of a country prior to making a determination of functional equivalence under subparagraph (A)(ii). Such assessment shall take into consideration any information <page identifier="/us/stat/137/391">137 STAT. 391</page> about such procedures provided to the Secretary of Defense by the Secretary of State.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb480604-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notification requirement</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall submit a written notification to the congressional defense committees not later than 48 hours after exercising the waiver authority under subparagraph (A), including a justification for the waiver and an assessment of the vetting procedures of a country, if appropriate.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb480605-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1046/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Type of Access Covered</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsections (a) through (c) of such section 1090 are further amended by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>physical access</quotedText>” each place it appears and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>unescorted physical access</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb480606-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1046/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><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb480607-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1046/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">Covered individual</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (e)(2) of such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydb482d18-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>The term ‘<term>covered individual</term>’—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb482d19-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>except as provided in subparagraph (B), means a foreign national or other appropriate person who is—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb482d1a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>seeking unescorted physical access to a Department of Defense installation or facility within the United States; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb482d1b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii)</num><subclause class="inline" id="ydb482d1c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>selected, nominated, or accepted for training or education for a period of more than 14 days occurring on a Department of Defense installation or facility within the United States; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydb482d1d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>an immediate family member accompanying a foreign national or other appropriate person who has been so selected, nominated, or accepted for such training or education; and</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb482d1e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>does not include a foreign national or other appropriate person of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, or the United Kingdom who holds a security clearance issued by the country of the foreign national and has provided the Department of Defense a certification of such clearance.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb482d1f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1046/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">Immediate family member</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (e)(4) of such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb482d20-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1046/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>means the parent</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following: <quotedContent>“means a person who—<subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydb482d21-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>is the parent”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb482d22-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1046/c/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in subparagraph (A), as designated by subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the period and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>; and</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb482d23-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1046/c/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 subparagraph:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydb482d24-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>has attained the age of 16 years old at the time that unescorted physical access is to begin.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb482d25-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1046/c/3" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Foreign national; other appropriate person</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 1090(e) of such Act <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="ydb485436-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>The term ‘<term>foreign national</term>’ means a person who is not a citizen or national of the United States or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States under the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/etseq">8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.</ref>).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydb485437-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><content>The term ‘<term>other appropriate person</term>’ means a person who is a citizen of both the United States and another country <page identifier="/us/stat/137/392">137 STAT. 392</page> or who is an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States, if such person intends to attend training or education on behalf of a foreign country.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb485438-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1046/d" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clarifying Amendment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Such section is further amended by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Secretary</quotedText>” each place it appears and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Secretary of Defense</quotedText>” in the following provisions:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb485439-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1046/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) of subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb48543a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1046/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Paragraph (1) of subsection (b) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A).</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e42642" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1047" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1047">SEC. 1047. </num><heading>AUTHORITY TO INCLUDE FUNDING REQUESTS FOR THE CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE PROGRAM IN BUDGET ACCOUNTS OF MILITARY DEPARTMENTS.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1701(d)(2) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1994 (<ref href="/us/pl/103/160">Public Law 103–160</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t50/s1522/d/2">50 U.S.C. 1522(d)(2)</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>may not be included in the budget accounts</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>may be included in the budget accounts</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d28342e42664" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1048" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1048">SEC. 1048. </num><heading>LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS UNTIL DELIVERY OF REPORT ON NEXT GENERATION TACTICAL COMMUNICATIONS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb48c96b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1048/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 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commander of the United States Special Operations Command and the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict shall jointly submit to the congressional defense committees a report on special operations forces tactical communications requirements and plans for addressing such requirements.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb48c96c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1048/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="ydb48c96d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1048/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>A description of special operations forces tactical communications requirements.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb48c96e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1048/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>An explanation of how funding provided in prior fiscal years, and the proposed funding for fiscal year 2024, has enhanced, and will continue to enhance, the fielding of tactical communications capabilities to special operations forces components.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb48c96f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1048/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>A description of deficiencies identified with the AN/PRC-163 radio and a plan for addressing such deficiencies.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb48c970-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1048/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>An update on the status of fielding of two-channel manpack and two-channel handheld radios to special operations forces, including an explanation for any special operations forces components or units that have requested, but not yet received, such radios.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb48c971-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1048/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>An articulation of lessons learned from the prior testing and fielding of tactical communications capabilities to meet unique mission requirements of special operations forces components.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb48c972-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1048/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>An explanation of the approach of the United States Special Operations Command to ensuring that communications capabilities under the tactical communications program meet security and resiliency requirements mandated by section 168 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="ydb48c973-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1048/b/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>Any other matter the Commander of United States Special Operations Command and the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict determine relevant.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/393">137 STAT. 393</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb48c974-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1048/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Use of Funds</inline>.—</heading><content>Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2024 for the United States Special Operations Command for procurement of next generation tactical communications, not more than 90 percent may be obligated or expended until the Commander of United States Special Operations Command and the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict submit to the congressional defense committees the report required under subsection (a).</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e42739" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1049" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1049">SEC. 1049. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb48c975-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10">10 USC note</ref></p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb48c976-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 1561.</p></sidenote><heading>ESTABLISHMENT OF PROCEDURE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO DETERMINE CERTAIN COMPLAINTS OR REQUESTS REGARDING PUBLIC DISPLAYS OR PUBLIC EXPRESSIONS OF RELIGION ON PROPERTY OF THE DEPARTMENT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb498cc7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1049/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb498cc8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb498cc9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Regulations.</p></sidenote>—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall prescribe regulations that establish the procedure for the timely determination of a covered complaint or request regarding a public display or public expression of religion on property of the Department of Defense. Such regulations shall ensure that—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb498cca-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1049/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>the officer or official of the Department who receives such complaint or request forwards the covered complaint or request—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb498ccb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1049/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>to the individual authorized to make a determination under subsection (b); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb498ccc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1049/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>not later than 10 days after such receipt; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb498ccd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1049/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>such individual—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb498cce-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1049/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>makes such determination not later than 30 days after such individual receives such forwarded covered complaint or request; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb498ccf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1049/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="xdb498cd0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notification.</p></sidenote><content>timely notifies the individual or entity who made such covered complaint or request, and the officer or official of the Department who received such covered complaint or request, of such determination.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb498cd1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1049/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Determinations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A determination under regulations prescribed under subsection (a) shall be made—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb498cd2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1049/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>by—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb498cd3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1049/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the Secretary of the military department concerned; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb498cd4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1049/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the head of the Defense Agency or Department of Defense Field Activity concerned; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb498cd5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1049/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>after consultation with—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb498cd6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1049/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A)</num><clause class="inline" id="ydb498cd7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1049/b/2/A/i"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>in the case of a determination made by the Secretary of the military department concerned, the Chief of Chaplains of the military department concerned; or</content></clause> <clause class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydb498cd8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1049/b/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>in the case of a determination made by the head of the Defense Agency or Department of Defense Field Activity concerned, the Armed Forces Chaplains Board; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb498cd9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1049/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B)</num><clause class="inline" id="ydb498cda-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1049/b/2/B/i"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>a civilian attorney under the jurisdiction the Secretary of the military department concerned or the head of the Defense Agency or Department of Defense Field Activity concerned; or</content></clause> <clause class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydb498cdb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1049/b/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>an officer of the Judge Advocate General’s Corps.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/394">137 STAT. 394</page></content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb498cdc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1049/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 Complaint or Request Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>covered complaint or request</term>” means a complaint or request—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb498cdd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1049/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>regarding a public display or public expression of religion on property of the Department of Defense; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb498cde-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1049/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>made by an individual or entity other than—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb498cdf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1049/c/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="ydb498ce0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1049/c/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>a civilian employee of the Department of Defense; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb49b3f1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1049/c/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>a contractor of the Department of Defense.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e42892" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1050" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1050">SEC. 1050. </num><heading>LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR DESTRUCTION OF LANDMINES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb4a5032-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1050/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><content>Except as provided in subsection (b), of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2024 for the Department of Defense for the destruction of anti-personnel landmine munitions, not more than 30 percent may be obligated or expended before the date on which the Secretary of Defense submits the report required by subsection (c).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb4a5033-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1050/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb4a5034-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exception for Safety</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding subsection (a), the Secretary may obligate or expend funds referred to in such subsection in excess of the limitation under such subsection as necessary for the destruction of any anti-personnel landmine munition that the Secretary determines is unsafe or could pose a safety risk to the United States Armed Forces if not demilitarized or destroyed.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb4a5035-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1050/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report Required</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4a5036-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1050/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>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 that includes each of the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4a5037-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1050/c/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>A description of the policy of the Department of Defense regarding the use of anti-personnel landmines, including any available methods for commanders to seek waivers to use such munitions.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4a5038-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1050/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="xdb4a5039-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Cost projections.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb4a503a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><chapeau>Projections covering the period of 10 years following the date of the report of—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb4a503b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1050/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="xdb4a503c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Inventory.</p></sidenote><content>the inventory levels for all anti-personnel landmine munitions, taking into account future production of anti-personnel landmine munitions, any plans for demilitarization of such munitions, the age of the munitions, storage and safety considerations, and any other factors that are expected to affect the size of the inventory;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb4a503d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1050/c/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the cost to achieve the inventory levels projected in clause (i), including the cost for potential demilitarization or disposal of such munitions; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb4a503e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1050/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="xdb4a503f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>the cost to develop and produce new anti-personnel landmine munitions if the Secretary determines such munitions are necessary to meet the demands of operational plans.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4a5040-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1050/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="xdb4a5041-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the adequacy of the inventory levels projected under subparagraph (B)(i) to meet operational requirements.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/395">137 STAT. 395</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4a5042-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1050/c/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>Any other matters that the Secretary determines appropriate for inclusion in the report.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4a5043-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1050/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form of report</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="ydb4a5044-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1050/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing Required</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4a5045-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1050/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>.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb4a5046-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote>—</heading><content>Not later than 180 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 status, as of the date of the briefing, of research and development into operational alternatives to anti-personnel landmine munitions.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4a5047-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1050/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form of briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>The briefing required by paragraph (1) may contain classified information.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb4a5048-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1050/e" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Anti-personnel Landmine Munitions Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>anti-personnel landmine munitions</term>” includes anti-personnel landmines and submunitions, as defined by the Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-Personnel Mines and on their Destruction, concluded at Oslo September 18, 1997, as determined by the Secretary.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e43036" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1051" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1051">SEC. 1051. </num><heading>LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR TRAVEL EXPENSES OF OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE UNTIL SUBMISSION OF CERTAIN PLANS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdb4a7759-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act for fiscal year 2024 for operation and maintenance, Defense-wide, and available for the Office of the Secretary of Defense for travel expenses, not more than 80 percent may be obligated or expended until the Secretary of Defense submits—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4a775a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1051/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the implementation plan required by section 1087(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/263">Public Law 117–263</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/136/2802">136 Stat. 2802</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s161">10 U.S.C. 161 note</ref>) relating to the requirement of such section to establish a joint force headquarters in the area of operations of United States Indo-Pacific Command to serve as an operational command; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4a775b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1051/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the plan required by section 1332(g) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/81">Public Law 117–81</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/135/2008">135 Stat. 2008</ref>) relating to strategic competition in the areas of responsibility of United States Southern Command and United States Africa Command.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e43070" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1052" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1052">SEC. 1052. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb4a775c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2661">10 USC 2661 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>PROHIBITION ON DISPLAY OF UNAPPROVED FLAGS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb4b61bd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Prohibition</inline>.—</heading><content>No flag other than an approved flag shall be displayed in any work place, common access area, or public area of the Department of Defense.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb4b61be-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1052/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exclusions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The prohibition under subsection (a) shall not apply to—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4b61bf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1052/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the public display or depiction of a flag other than an approved flag in a museum exhibit, State-issued license plate, grave site, memorial marker, monument, educational display, historical display, or work of art, if the nature of the display or depiction cannot reasonably be viewed as endorsement of the flag by the Department of Defense; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4b61c0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1052/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>a building or area that primarily serves as a place of residence, including a barracks, dormitory, bachelor quarters, government-operated housing, or public-private venture housing area.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/396">137 STAT. 396</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb4b61c1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1052/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 affect the authority of a military commander to enforce good order and discipline on a military installation.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb4b61c2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1052/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="ydb4b61c3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1052/d/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>The term “<term>approved flag</term>” means any of the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4b61c4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1052/d/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The American flag.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4b61c5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1052/d/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The flag of a State or of the District of Columbia.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4b61c6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1052/d/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>A military service flag.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4b61c7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1052/d/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>A flag or general officer flag.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4b61c8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1052/d/1/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>A Presidentially-appointed, Senate-confirmed civilian flag.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4b61c9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1052/d/1/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>A Senior Executive Service or military department-specific flag.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4b61ca-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1052/d/1/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>The National League of Families POW/MIA flag.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4b61cb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1052/d/1/H" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">(H) </num><content>The flag of another country that is an ally or partner of the United States or for official protocol purposes.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4b61cc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1052/d/1/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>The flag of an organization of which the United States is a member.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4b61cd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1052/d/1/J" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="J">(J) </num><content>A ceremonial, command, unit, or branch flag or guidon.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4b61ce-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1052/d/1/K" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="K">(K) </num><content>The flag of an athletic team, club, cadet-led organization, academic department, unit subdivision, or other entity approved to operate at a Service Academy (as such term is defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s347">section 347 of title 10, United States Code</ref>) or in conjunction with a Reserve Officer Training Corps activity.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4b61cf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1052/d/1/L" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="L">(L) </num><content>A flag or banner displayed by a retail tenant or non-government entity operating in a building owned or controlled by the Department of Defense, for the purposes of advertising business products and services, if authorized by contract.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4b61d0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1052/d/1/M" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="M">(M) </num><content>A religious flag or banner, including a holiday flag, if otherwise authorized.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4b61d1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1052/d/1/N" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="N">(N) </num><content>A flag approved at the discretion of the military chain of command or senior civilian leadership, as appropriate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4b61d2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1052/d/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>The term “<term>work place, common access area, or public area of the Department of Defense</term>” includes the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4b61d3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1052/d/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>An office building, facility, naval vessel, aircraft, governmental vehicle, hangar, garage, ready room, storage room, tool and equipment room, or workshop.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4b61d4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1052/d/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>A sensitive compartmented information facility of other secure facility.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4b61d5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1052/d/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>A schoolhouse or training facility.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4b61d6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1052/d/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>The area in plain view of such a building that is not residential in nature, including the areas outside of buildings of the Department of Defense.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e43235" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1053" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1053">SEC. 1053. </num><heading>COLLABORATION WITH PARTNER COUNTRIES TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN MILITARY-WIDE TRANSFORMATIONAL STRATEGIES FOR OPERATIONAL ENERGY.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdb4b88e7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2926/e/2/E">Section 2926(e)(2)(E) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4b88e8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1053/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>An assessment</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>A biennial assessment</quotedText>”;<page identifier="/us/stat/137/397">137 STAT. 397</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4b88e9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1053/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the period at the end and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, which shall include—</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4b88ea-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1053/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb4b88eb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analyses.</p></sidenote><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new clauses:<quotedContent><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb4baffc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>an identification of efforts by the United States and allied and partner countries to mitigate mutual contested logistics challenges and to develop complementary energy security and energy reliance measures;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb4baffd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>an analysis of investments made by allied and partner countries in any technology, including electric, hydrogen, nuclear, biofuels, and any other sustainable fuel technology or renewable energy technology, that may reduce demand for operational energy in the near-term or long-term;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb4baffe-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>an identification of any limitations or barriers to closing or mitigating gaps in operational energy investment with allied and partner countries, including any additional authorities or appropriations that may be required; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb4bafff-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>an analysis of the feasibility and advisability of establishing a partnership program using existing authorities to collaborate with the national security forces of allied and partner countries for the purpose of developing and maintaining transformational strategies for operational energy with the objectives of enhancing the readiness of such countries and employing diverse energy sources that reduce demand and logistical vulnerabilities.”</content></clause> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e43308" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1054" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1054">SEC. 1054. </num><heading>STUDENT LOAN DEFERMENT FOR DISLOCATED MILITARY SPOUSES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb4bfe20-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1054/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 455(f) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (<ref href="/us/usc/t20/s1087e/f">20 U.S.C. 1087e(f)</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4bfe21-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1054/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </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="ydb4bfe22-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1054/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 paragraph (3) the following:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydb4c7353-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Deferment for dislocated military spouses</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4c7354-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Duration and effect on principal and interest</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A borrower of a loan made under this part who meets the requirements of subparagraph (B) shall be eligible for a deferment for an aggregate period of 180 days, during which periodic installments of principal need not be paid, and interest—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb4c7355-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><chapeau>shall not accrue, in the case of a—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydb4c7356-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>Federal Direct Stafford Loan; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydb4c7357-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>a Federal Direct Consolidation Loan that consolidated only Federal Direct Stafford Loans, or a combination of such loans and Federal Stafford Loans for which the student borrower received an interest subsidy under section 428; or</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb4c7358-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>shall accrue and be capitalized or paid by the borrower, in the case of a Federal Direct PLUS Loan, a Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan, or a Federal Direct Consolidation Loan not described in clause (i)(II).</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4c7359-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Eligibility</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A borrower of a loan made under this part shall be eligible for a deferment under subparagraph (A) if the borrower—<page identifier="/us/stat/137/398">137 STAT. 398</page></chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb4c735a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>is the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces serving on active duty; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb4c735b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>has experienced a loss of employment as a result of relocation to accommodate a permanent change in duty station of such member.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4c735c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Documentation and approval</inline>.—</heading><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb4c735d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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>A borrower may establish eligibility for a deferment under subparagraph (A) by providing to the Secretary—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydb4c735e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>the documentation described in clause (ii); or</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydb4c735f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>such other documentation as the Secretary determines appropriate.</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb4c7360-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Documentation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The documentation described in this clause is—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydb4c7361-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>evidence that the borrower is the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces serving on active duty;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydb4c7362-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>evidence that a military permanent change of station order was issued to such member; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydb4c7363-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">“(III)</num><item class="inline" id="ydb4c7364-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="aa">(aa) </num><content>evidence that the borrower is eligible for unemployment benefits due to a loss of employment resulting from relocation to accommodate such permanent change in duty station; or</content></item> <item class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydb4c7365-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="bb">“(bb) </num><content>a written certification, or an equivalent as approved by the Secretary, that the borrower is registered with a public or private employment agency due to a loss of employment resulting from relocation to accommodate such permanent change in duty station.”</content></item> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb4c7366-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stE/s1054/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb4c7367-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t20/s1087e">20 USC 1087e note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d28342e43483" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="F">Subtitle F—</num><heading>Studies and Reports</heading> <section id="d28342e43488" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1061" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1061">SEC. 1061. </num><heading>MODIFICATIONS OF REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb4dfa08-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1061/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Consolidated Budget Quarterly Report on Use of Funds</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s381/b">Section 381(b) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4e2119-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1061/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in the subsection heading, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">Quarterly Report</headingText></quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">Semiannual Report</headingText></quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4e211a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1061/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>Not later than 60 days after the end of each calendar quarter, the</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>The</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4e211b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1061/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Defense during such calendar quarter</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Defense—</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4e211c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1061/a/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 paragraphs:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydb4e211d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>by not later than August 31 of each year, for the first six-month period of that year; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydb4e211e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>by not later than February 28 of each year, for the second six-month period of the preceding year.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb4e211f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">National Security Strategy for the National Technology and Industrial Base</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4811/a">Section 4811(a) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>The Secretary shall submit such strategy to Congress not later than 180 days after the date <page identifier="/us/stat/137/399">137 STAT. 399</page> of submission of the national security strategy report required under section 108 of the National Security Act of 1947 (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s3043">50 U.S.C. 3043</ref>).</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>The Secretary shall submit such strategy to Congress as an integrated part of the report submitted under section 4814 of this title.</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb4e2120-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1061/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">National Technology and Industrial Base Report and Quarterly Briefing</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4e2121-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1061/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/s4814">Section 4814 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4e2122-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1061/c/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> the section heading to read as follows:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydb4e2123-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658164"><num class="fontsize12" value="4814">“§ 4814.</num><heading class="fontsize12"> National technology and industrial base: biennial report”</heading></section> </quotedContent>;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4e2124-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1061/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> “<quotedText>(a) <headingText class="smallCaps">Annual Report.—</headingText></quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4e2125-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1061/c/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>March 1 of each year</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>March 1 of each odd-numbered year</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4e2126-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1061/c/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subsection (b).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4e2127-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1061/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 chapter 382 of such title<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb4e2128-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10">10 USC </ref></p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb4e2129-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 4811.</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:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“4814. </designator> <label>National technology and industrial base: biennial report.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4e212a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1061/c/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 amendment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 858(b)(2) of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/263">Public Law 117–263</ref>)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb4e212b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s48110">10 USC 48110 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4e212c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1061/c/3/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</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4e212d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1061/c/3/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) through (H) as subparagraphs (A) through (G), respectively.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb4e212e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1061/d" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Military Cyberspace Operations Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 1644 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (<ref href="/us/usc/t10/s394">10 U.S.C. 394 note</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/116/92">Public Law 116–92</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4e212f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1061/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a) in the matter preceding paragraph (1) in the first sentence—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4e2130-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1061/d/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>effects</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>all named military cyberspace</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4e2131-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1061/d/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>, operations, cyber effects enabling operations, and cyber operations conducted as defensive operations</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>conducted for either offensive or defensive purposes</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4e2132-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1061/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (c), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or cyber effects operations for which Congress has otherwise been provided notice</quotedText>” before the period.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb4e2133-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1061/e" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Extension and Modification of Authority to Provide Assistance to the Vetted Syrian Opposition</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 1231(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>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4e2134-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1061/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in the subsection heading, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">Quarterly</headingText></quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">Semiannual</headingText></quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4e2135-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1061/e/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="ydb4e2136-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1061/e/2/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>quarterly</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>semiannual</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4e2137-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1061/e/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>90-day</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>180-day</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb4e2138-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1061/f" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Theft, Loss, or Release of Biological Select Agents or Toxins Involving Department of Defense</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 1067(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/t50/s1528/a">50 U.S.C. 1528(a)</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<page identifier="/us/stat/137/400">137 STAT. 400</page> <quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb4e6e59-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notification</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="ydb4e6e5a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Subject to paragraph (2), not later than 45 days after a covered report of any theft, loss, or release of a biological select agent or toxin involving the Department of Defense is filed with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, the Secretary of Defense, acting through the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear, Chemical, and Biological Defense Programs, shall provide to the congressional defense committees notice of such theft, loss, or release.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb4e6e5b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb4e6e5c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>The Secretary shall provide to the congressional defense committees notice of a release under paragraph (1) only if the Secretary, acting through the Assistant Secretary, determines that the release is outside the barriers of secondary containment into the ambient air or environment or is causing occupational exposure that presents a threat to public safety.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb4e6e5d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb4e6e5e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Definition.</p></sidenote><chapeau>In this subsection, the term ‘<term>covered report</term>’ means a report filed under any of the following (or any successor regulations):</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4e6e5f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content><ref href="/us/cfr/t7/s331.19">Section 331.19 of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations</ref>.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4e6e60-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content><ref href="/us/cfr/t9/s121.19">Section 121.19 of title 9, Code of Federal Regulations</ref>.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4e6e61-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content><ref href="/us/cfr/t42/s73.19">Section 73.19 of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations</ref>.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb4e6e62-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1061/g" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Audit of Department of Defense Financial Statements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s240a">Section 240a of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4e6e63-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1061/g/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">(a) Annual Audit Required.—</headingText></quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4e6e64-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1061/g/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subsection (b).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb4e6e65-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1061/h" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="h">(h) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Financial Improvement and Audit Remediation Plan</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s240b/b">Section 240b(b) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4e6e66-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1061/h/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="ydb4e6e67-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1061/h/1/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>June 30, 2019, and annually thereafter</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>July 31 each year</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4e6e68-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1061/h/1/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="ydb4e6e69-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1061/h/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> clauses (vii) through (x); and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb4e6e6a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1061/h/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> clauses (xi), (xii), and (xiii) as clauses (vii), (viii), and (ix), respectively; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4e6e6b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1061/h/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subparagraph (C); and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4e6e6c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1061/h/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="ydb4e6e6d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1061/h/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>in subparagraph (A)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb4e6e6e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1061/h/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>June 30</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>July 31</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb4e6e6f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1061/h/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 second sentence; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4e6e70-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1061/h/2/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="ydb4e6e71-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1061/h/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> “<quotedText>June 30</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>July 31</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb4e6e72-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1061/h/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> the second sentence.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb4e6e73-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1061/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 Reports on Funding</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 1009(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/s240b">10 U.S.C. 240b note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>five days</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>10 days</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e44125" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1062" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1062">SEC. 1062. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF REQUIREMENT TO SUBMIT A REPORT ON DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SUPPORT FOR DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY AT THE INTERNATIONAL BORDERS OF THE UNITED STATES.</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>; <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>December 31, 2024</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2025</quotedText>”.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/401">137 STAT. 401</page></content></section> <section id="d28342e44150" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1063" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1063">SEC. 1063. </num><heading>BRIEFING ON DEFENSE POW/MIA ACCOUNTING AGENCY CAPABILITIES REQUIRED TO EXPAND ACCOUNTING FOR PERSONS MISSING FROM DESIGNATED PAST CONFLICTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb4e9584-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1063/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb4e9585-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than March 1, 2024, and annually thereafter for each of the next five years, the Director of the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a briefing on the capabilities required to expand accounting for persons missing from designated past conflicts.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb4e9586-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1063/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb4e9587-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1501">10 USC 1501 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority to Enter Into Agreements</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director of the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency may enter into agreements with universities or research organizations under which such universities or research organizations agree to provide additional capabilities for specialized missions or research requirements relating to expanding accounting for persons missing from designated past conflicts.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e44181" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1064" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1064">SEC. 1064. </num><heading>AIR FORCE PLAN FOR MAINTAINING PROFICIENT AIRCREWS IN CERTAIN MISSION AREAS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb4f31c8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1064/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 the Air Force shall develop a plan, and the associated actions and milestones for implementing the plan, to designate, equip, and train the number of combat air forces aviation units (in this section referred to as “CAF units”), equipped with fixed-wing or rotorcraft assets, that are required in order to maintain proficient aircrew skills in accordance with the Core Mission Essential Task List and Designed Operational Capability Statement of each such unit in the following mission areas:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4f58d9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1064/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Close air support.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4f58da-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1064/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Forward air controller–airborne.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4f58db-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1064/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Combat search and rescue.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4f58dc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1064/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Airborne battle management.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb4f58dd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1064/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>The Secretary of the Air Force shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the plan required under subsection (a). Such report shall include the following information:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4f58de-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1064/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The number of CAF units required to meet steady-state, contingency, and wartime mission requirements for each mission area referred to in subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4f58df-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1064/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The number of proficient aircrews each unit must maintain in order to be qualified and current in each such mission area.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4f58e0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1064/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The number of CAF units and aircrew personnel that, as of the date of the enactment of this Act, are trained and equipped to meet steady-state, contingency, and wartime mission requirements for each such mission area.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4f58e1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1064/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>The location of any CAF unit and associated aircraft that have been designated to be proficient in such mission areas.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4f58e2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1064/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>The minimum quantity of initial training and continuation training sorties and events aircrews will be required to achieve monthly and yearly to be qualified as proficient, current, and experienced in such mission areas.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4f58e3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1064/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>Any other information, data, or analyses the Secretary determines relevant.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb4f58e4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1064/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb4f58e5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Air Force may not reduce the total inventory of the Air Force of A-10 aircraft below 218 <page identifier="/us/stat/137/402">137 STAT. 402</page> until the date that is 180 days after the date on which the Secretary submits the report required under subsection (b).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb4f58e6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1064/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 of Proficient</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>proficient</term>”, with respect to an aircrew, means that such aircrew—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4f58e7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1064/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>has thorough knowledge but occasionally may make an error of omission or commission;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4f58e8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1064/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>is able to operate in a complex, fluid environment and is able to handle most contingencies and unusual circumstances; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4f58e9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1064/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>is prepared for mission tasking on the first sortie in a theater of operations.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e44296" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1065" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1065">SEC. 1065. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb4f58ea-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p></sidenote><heading>INDEPENDENT STUDY ON NAVAL MINE WARFARE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb4fce1b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1065/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb4fce1c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Contracts.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Study Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Navy shall seek to enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and development center to conduct an independent study of the mine warfare capabilities of the Navy.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb4fce1d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1065/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 an assessment and comprehensive review of—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4fce1e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1065/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the offensive and defensive mine warfare capabilities of the Navy; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4fce1f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1065/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the offensive mine inventories of Navy as of the date of study.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb4fce20-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1065/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>Following the completion of the study under subsection (a), the federally funded research and development center that conducts the study shall submit to the Secretary of Defense a report on the results of the study. The report shall include—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4fce21-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1065/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb4fce22-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Summary.</p></sidenote><content>a summary of the research and other activities carried out as part of the study; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4fce23-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1065/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb4fce24-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb4fce25-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>considerations and recommendations to improve the mine warfare capabilities of the Navy, including recommendations for any legislation that may be needed for such purpose.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb4fce26-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1065/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Submittal to Congress</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4fce27-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1065/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 December 31, 2024, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4fce28-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1065/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="xdb4fce29-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Records.</p></sidenote><content>an unaltered copy of the results of the study, as submitted to the Secretary under subsection (c); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb4fce2a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1065/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="ydb4fce2b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1065/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="d28342e44401" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1066" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1066">SEC. 1066. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb4fce2c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time periods.</p></sidenote><heading>ANNUAL REPORT AND BRIEFING ON IMPLEMENTATION OF FORCE DESIGN 2030.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb50df9d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1066/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 February 15, 2024, and annually thereafter through February 15, 2030, the Commandant of the Marine Corps shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report detailing the programmatic choices made to implement Force Design 2030, including both new developmental and fielded capabilities, as well as capabilities and capacity divested to accelerate the implementation of Force Design 2030.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb5106ae-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Briefing Requirement</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than March 15, 2024, and annually thereafter through March 15, 2030, the Commandant of the Marine Corps shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the elements described in subsection (c).<page identifier="/us/stat/137/403">137 STAT. 403</page></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb5106af-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1066/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb5106b0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each report required under subsection (a) and briefing required under subsection (b) shall include the following elements:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5106b1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1066/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>An assessment of changes in the national defense strategy, Defense Planning Guidance, Joint Warfighting Concept (and associated concept required capabilities), and other planning processes that informed Force Design 2030.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5106b2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1066/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb5106b3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Inventory.</p></sidenote><content>An inventory and assessment of the exercises and experimentation related to the Force Design, starting in fiscal year 2020, including an identification of the capabilities that were involved and the extent to which such exercises and experimentation validated or militated against proposed capability investments.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5106b4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1066/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb5106b5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Inventory.</p></sidenote><chapeau>An inventory of divestments of capability or capacity, whether force structure or equipment, starting in fiscal year 2020, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5106b6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1066/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="xdb5106b7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Timeline.</p></sidenote><content>a timeline of the progress of each divestment;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5106b8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1066/c/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the type of force structure or equipment divested or reduced;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5106b9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1066/c/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>the percentage of force structure or equipment divested or reduced, including any equipment entered into inventory management or another form of storage;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5106ba-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1066/c/3/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>the rationale and context behind such divestment;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5106bb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1066/c/3/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>an identification of whether such divestment affects the ability of the Marine Corps to meet the requirements of the Global Force Management process and operational plans, including an explanation of how the Marine Corps plans to mitigate the loss of such capability or capacity if the divestment affects the ability of the Marine Corps to meet the requirements of the Global Force Management process and operational plans, including through new investments, additional joint planning and training, or other methods; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5106bc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1066/c/3/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>an assessment of the actual and projected recruitment and retention percentages for the Marine Corps, starting in fiscal year 2020.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5106bd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1066/c/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb5106be-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Inventory.</p></sidenote><chapeau>An inventory of extant or planned investments as a part of Force Design 2030, disaggregated by integrated air and missile defense, littoral mobility and maneuver, sea denial, and reconnaissance and counter-reconnaissance forces, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5106bf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1066/c/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>capability name;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5106c0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1066/c/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>capability purpose and context;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5106c1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1066/c/4/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>capability being replaced (or not applicable);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5106c2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1066/c/4/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>date of initial operational capability;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5106c3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1066/c/4/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>date of full operational capability;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5106c4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1066/c/4/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>deliveries of units by year; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5106c5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1066/c/4/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>approved acquisition objective or similar inventory objective.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5106c6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1066/c/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><chapeau>A description of the amphibious warfare ship and maritime mobility requirements the Marine Corps submitted to the Department of the Navy in support of the Marine Corps organization and concepts under Force Design 2030 and its statutory requirements, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5106c7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1066/c/5/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>an explicit statement of the planning assumptions about readiness of amphibious warfare ships and maritime <page identifier="/us/stat/137/404">137 STAT. 404</page> mobility platforms that were used in developing the requirements; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5106c8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1066/c/5/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>an assessment of whether the 30-year shipbuilding plan of the Navy and the budget for the fiscal year covered by the briefing meet the amphibious ship requirements of the Navy.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5106c9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1066/c/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>An assessment of how the capability investments described in paragraph (4) contribute to joint force efficacy in new ways, including through support of other Armed Forces.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5106ca-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1066/c/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>An assessment of the ability of the Marine Corps to generate required force elements for the Immediate Ready Force and the Contingency Ready Force over the two fiscal years preceding the fiscal year during which the report and briefing are provided and the expected ability to generate forces for the subsequent two fiscal years.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5106cb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1066/c/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><content>An assessment of Marine Corps force structure and the readiness of Marine Expeditionary Units compared to availability of amphibious ships comprising an Amphibious Ready Group over the two fiscal years preceding the fiscal year during which the report and briefing are provided and the expected availability for the subsequent two fiscal years.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5106cc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1066/c/9" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">(9) </num><content>An assessment by the Marine Corps of the compliance of the Marine Corps with the statutory organization prescribed in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s8063">section 8063 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, that “[t]he Marine Corps, within the Department of the Navy, shall be so organized as to include not less than three combat divisions and three air wings, and such other land combat, aviation, and other services as may be organic therein”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5106cd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1066/c/10" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="10">(10) </num><content>An assessment by the Marine Corps of the compliance of the Marine Corps with the statutory functions prescribed in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s8063">section 8063 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, that “[t]he Marine Corps shall be organized, trained, and equipped to provide fleet marine forces of combined arms, together with supporting air components, for service with the fleet in the seizure or defense of advanced naval bases and for the conduct of such land operations as may be essential to the prosecution of a naval campaign”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb5106ce-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1066/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb5106cf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Termination date.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effect on Other Requirements</inline>.—</heading><content>Effective on the date of the submission of the first report required under subsection (a), the requirement to provide a briefing pursuant to section 1023 of the Joint Explanatory Statement accompanying the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/263">Public Law 117–263</ref>) shall cease to have force or effect.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e44610" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1067" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1067">SEC. 1067. </num><heading>STUDY AND REPORT ON POTENTIAL INCLUSION OF BLACK BOX DATA RECORDERS IN TACTICAL VEHICLES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb512de0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1067/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 carry out a study to determine the extent to which the Department of Defense has evaluated feasability and advisability of equipping all tactical vehicles of the Armed Forces with black box data recorders.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb512de1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1067/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>The Comptroller General shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb512de2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1067/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the preliminary findings of the study conducted under subsection (a); and<page identifier="/us/stat/137/405">137 STAT. 405</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb512de3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1067/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>submit to the congressional defense committees a final report on such study.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e44646" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1068" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1068">SEC. 1068. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb512de4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p></sidenote><heading>PLAN ON COUNTERING HUMAN TRAFFICKING.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb51a315-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Plan</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 appropriate congressional committees a plan for coordinating with defense partners in North America and South America and supporting interagency departments and agencies, as appropriate, in countering human trafficking operations, including human trafficking by transnational criminal organizations.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb51a316-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1068/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements of Plan</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The plan under subsection (a) shall include—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb51a317-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1068/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>a description of the threat to United States security from human trafficking operations;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb51a318-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1068/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>a description of the authorities of the Department of Defense for the purposes specified in subsection (a);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb51a319-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1068/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>a description of any current or proposed Department of Defense programs or activities to coordinate with defense partners or provide support to interagency departments and agencies as described in subsection (a); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb51a31a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1068/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb51a31b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb51a31c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>any recommendations of the Secretary of Defense for additional authorities for the purposes of countering human trafficking, including by transnational criminal organizations.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb51a31d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1068/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 180 days after the submission of the plan required under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall brief the appropriate congressional committees regarding the authorities, programs, and activities of the Department of Defense to counter human trafficking operations.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb51a31e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1068/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="xdb51a31f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Definition.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriate Congressional Committees</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>appropriate congressional committees</term>” means—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb51a320-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1068/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="ydb51a321-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1068/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb51a322-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1068/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>the Committee on Oversight and Administration and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e44733" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1069" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1069">SEC. 1069. </num><heading>UPDATE TO STRATEGIC PLAN ON DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS PROGRAM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb523f63-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1069/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 update the strategic plan for the combating trafficking in persons program of the Department of Defense.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb523f64-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Elements of Plan</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The updated strategic plan required under subsection (a) shall include each of the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb523f65-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1069/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb523f66-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of the efforts of the Department of Defense to combat trafficking in persons in areas with high populations of members of the United States Armed Forces, including in overseas locations.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb523f67-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1069/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb523f68-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Review.</p></sidenote><content>A review of the coordination of efforts of the Department to combat trafficking in persons across the military departments in areas where multiple military departments operate bases.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb523f69-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1069/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb523f6a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb523f6b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>Recommendations for improved cooperation with local communities and relevant Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies in addressing trafficking in persons.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/406">137 STAT. 406</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb523f6c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1069/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb523f6d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Review.</p></sidenote><content>A review of new methods and concepts for combating trafficking in persons that the Department has implemented since the previous strategic plan.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb523f6e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1069/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>A description of plans of the Department to adapt innovative approaches, and integrate new technologies.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb523f6f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1069/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb523f70-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p></sidenote><content>An analysis of Department capabilities to combat child sexual abuse and exploitation in areas with high populations of members of the United States Armed Forces, including overseas locations.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb523f71-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1069/b/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb523f72-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb523f73-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>Recommendations for programs to educate members of the United States Armed Forces on how to identify and report instances of child sexual abuse and exploitation, both online and in-person, to the appropriate law enforcement agency.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb523f74-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1069/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb523f75-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than June 1, 2024, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees a briefing on the updated strategic plan required under subsection (a).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb523f76-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1069/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="xdb523f77-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Definition.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriate Congressional Committees</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>appropriate congressional committees</term>” means—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb523f78-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1069/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 Affairs, and the Committee on Oversight and Accountability of the House of Representatives; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb523f79-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1069/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the Committee Armed Services, the Committee on Foreign Relations, and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e44851" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1070" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1070">SEC. 1070. </num><heading>REPORT ON USE OF TACTICAL FIGHTER AIRCRAFT FOR DEPLOYMENTS AND HOMELAND DEFENSE MISSIONS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb52b4aa-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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 Required</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of the Air Force and the Secretary of the Navy, shall conduct a study on the use of Department of Defense tactical fighter aircraft for deployments, including taskings supporting homeland defense missions.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb52b4ab-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1070/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb52b4ac-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reviews.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb52b4ad-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out the study required under subsection (a), the Secretary shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb52b4ae-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1070/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>review both deployment and exercise requirements for tactical fighter aircraft levied by each geographic combatant command;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb52b4af-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1070/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>assess the deployable forces currently available to fulfill each of the requirements identified under paragraph (1), including whether such forces are adequate to meet the global requirements;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb52b4b0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1070/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>review any relevant tactical fighter forces that are not considered deployable or available to meet the requirements of the combatant commanders and consider whether the status of such forces can or should change;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb52b4b1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1070/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>assess whether tactical fighter aircraft coverage of the United States during the deployment of tactical fighter aircraft to locations outside the United States has been adequately considered, in particular with respect to the areas in and around Alaska and Hawaii;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb52b4b2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1070/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>assess the land-based tactical fighter aircraft units of the active and reserve components of the Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps that could be considered for inclusion in homeland defense mission requirements; and<page identifier="/us/stat/137/407">137 STAT. 407</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb52b4b3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1070/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb52b4b4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb52b4b5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time periods.</p></sidenote><chapeau>identify and evaluate deployment metrics, for each of the 15 fiscal years preceding the fiscal year during which the study is conducted, for the tactical fighter squadrons of the active and reserve components of the Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps, which shall include—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb52b4b6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1070/b/6/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>all contingency taskings supported, aggregated by active and reserve component taskings supporting Operation Noble Eagle and President of the United States support missions and overseas contingency taskings;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb52b4b7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1070/b/6/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the average number of deployments per squadron, aggregated by active and reserve component squadrons;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb52b4b8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1070/b/6/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>the average deployment duration (in days), aggregated by active and reserve components; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb52b4b9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1070/b/6/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>the percentage of days deployed, aggregated by active and reserve components.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb52b4ba-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1070/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 May 1, 2024, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes the results of a study required under subsection (a).</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e44948" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1071" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1071">SEC. 1071. </num><heading>REPORT ON EQUIPPING CERTAIN GROUND COMBAT UNITS WITH SMALL UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb5302db-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1071/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, in consultation with the Secretaries of the military departments, shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on equipping platoon-sized ground combat formations with group 1 or group 2 unmanned aerial systems.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb5302dc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1071/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 submitted pursuant to subsection (a) shall address the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5302dd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1071/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The use of group 1 or group 2 unmanned aerial systems in the Ukraine conflict and best practices learned.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5302de-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1071/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The potential use of group 1 or group 2 unmanned aerial systems to augment small unit tactics and lethality in the ground combat forces.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5302df-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1071/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb5302e0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Contracts.</p></sidenote><content>Procurement challenges, legal restrictions, training shortfalls, operational limitations, or other impediments to fielding group 1 or group 2 unmanned aerial systems at the platoon level.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5302e1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1071/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb5302e2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p></sidenote><content>A plan to equip platoon-sized ground combat formations in the close combat force with group 1 or group 2 unmanned aerial systems at a basis of issue, as determined appropriate by the Secretary of the military department concerned, including a proposed timeline and fielding strategy.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5302e3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1071/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb5302e4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p></sidenote><content>A plan to equip such other ground combat units with group 1 or group 2 unmanned aerial systems, as determined appropriate by the Secretary of the military department concerned.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e45006" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1072" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1072">SEC. 1072. </num><heading>BIANNUAL BRIEFINGS ON HOMELAND DEFENSE PLANNING.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb537815-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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="xdb537816-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb537817-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every 180 days thereafter through February 1, 2026, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on efforts to bolster homeland defense.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb537818-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1072/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><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb537819-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1072/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><chapeau>The first briefing required by subsection (a) shall include each of the following:<page identifier="/us/stat/137/408">137 STAT. 408</page></chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb53781a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1072/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>A detailed description of the homeland defense policy guidance.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb53781b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1072/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The assumptions used in the drafting of such guidance.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb53781c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1072/b/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb53781d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Guidance.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb53781e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Timeline.</p></sidenote><content>If such guidance has not been completed, an explanation of the reasons for the lack of completion and a timeline for completion.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb53781f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1072/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb537820-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Foreign countries.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb537821-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Updates.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb537822-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determinations.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">All briefings</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each briefing required under subsection (a) shall include each of the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb537823-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1072/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="xdb537824-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Summary.</p></sidenote><content>A summary of any update made to the homeland defense policy guidance.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb537825-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1072/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>An update on threats to the United States emanating from the Government of the People’s Republic of China, the Government of the Russian Federation, the Government of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, the Government of Iran, and any other adversary country, as determined by the Secretary.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb537826-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1072/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="xdb537827-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>A description of major actions taken by the Department during the preceding fiscal year to respond to and mitigate military threats to the United States.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb537828-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1072/b/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>A description of the homeland defense policies of the Department in the event of a military conflict with the People’s Republic of China, the Russian Federation, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, the Islamic Republic of Iran, or any other country as determined by the Secretary.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb537829-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1072/b/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>Any other matter the Secretary considers relevant.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e45113" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1073" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1073">SEC. 1073. </num><heading>REPORT ON EFFECTIVENESS OF CURRENT USE OF UNITED STATES NAVAL STATION, GUANTANAMO BAY, CUBA.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb53c64a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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><content>Not later than April 30, 2024, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a report on the extent to which United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, is being used effectively to defend the national security interests of the United States.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb53c64b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report required by subsection (a) shall include each of the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb53c64c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1073/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb53c64d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb53c64e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Russia.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb53c64f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">China.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb53c650-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An analysis of the intelligence collection, cyber, and information operation activities in Cuba of the militaries of foreign governments, including the Russian Federation and the People’s Republic of China, and an assessment of the effects of such activities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb53c651-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1073/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>An identification of the mitigation measures currently in place for addressing the activities referred to in paragraph (1) and a discussion of any measures that would be appropriate for further mitigation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb53c652-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1073/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Such other matters as the Secretary determines appropriate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb53c653-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Form of Report</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="d28342e45169" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1074" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1074">SEC. 1074. </num><heading>HOLISTIC TRAINING RANGE ASSESSMENT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb54b0b4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1074/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 Defense, after coordinating with the Secretaries of the military departments, shall carry out a comprehensive assessment of the capabilities, limitations, and anticipated future training constraints on the use of <page identifier="/us/stat/137/409">137 STAT. 409</page> military lands, marine areas, and airspace facilities that are available in the United States and overseas, for training of the covered Armed Forces.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb54b0b5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Contents</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The assessment required by subsection (a) shall include each of the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb54b0b6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1074/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>An assessment of the range capability of each facility.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb54b0b7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1074/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>An assessment of current and future training requirements, including any opportunities for regional interconnectivity of existing sites to increase capability.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb54b0b8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1074/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb54b0b9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote><chapeau>An evaluation of the adequacy of current Department of Defense resources (including virtual and constructive training assets as well as military lands, marine areas, and airspace available in the United States and overseas) to meet current and future training range requirements—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb54b0ba-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1074/b/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>identified under paragraph (2);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb54b0bb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1074/b/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>relating to testing and training of fifth generation weapons systems; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb54b0bc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1074/b/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>relating to near-peer competition.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb54b0bd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1074/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb54b0be-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote><content>An evaluation of threats posed by adversarial intelligence collection at each facility.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb54b0bf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1074/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><chapeau>An assessment of current capacity for testing and training of electromagnetic warfare operations, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb54b0c0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1074/b/5/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>electromagnetic spectrum operations;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb54b0c1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1074/b/5/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>operations in the information environment;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb54b0c2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1074/b/5/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>Joint All Domain Command and Control; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb54b0c3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1074/b/5/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>information warfare.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb54b0c4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1074/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><chapeau>An assessment of current capacity for training and testing and future potential for Joint All Domain operations, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb54b0c5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1074/b/6/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>an assessment of current shortfalls at domestic military installations; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb54b0c6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1074/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="xdb54b0c7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p></sidenote><content>an analysis of ranges capable of hosting large-scale, operationally relevant, live-fire campaign-level Joint All Domain operations training exercises based on near-peer competition.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb54b0c8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1074/b/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><chapeau>An assessment of the capacity of the covered Armed Forces to routinely train, test, evaluate, and qualify theater-level operations in support of operations versus a pacing threat, as defined by the most recent national defense strategy submitted pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s113/g">section 113(g) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, for the purpose of increasing the capacity and rate of force readiness with respect to deterrence and defense at theater-level distances. Such assessment shall include—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb54b0c9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1074/b/7/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>an identification of areas in which multiple ranges can be used simultaneously to simulate Pacific Deterrence Initiative theater operation plans, including areas for over water and coastline training;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb54d7da-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1074/b/7/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb54d7db-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p></sidenote><content>an analysis of the combined capability of the total test or training areas to simulate various public, private, and academic initiatives in support of the Pacific Deterrence Initiative while advancing military readiness; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb54d7dc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1074/b/7/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb54d7dd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Review.</p></sidenote><content>a review of any test or training areas that may enhance efforts of the Department to train at scale and range when persistently networked into a live, virtual, and constructive Pacific environment.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb54d7de-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1074/b/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb54d7df-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Proposals.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb54d7e0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Timeline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb54d7e1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Budget estimate.</p></sidenote><content>Proposals to enhance training range capabilities and mitigate any shortfalls or encroachment, including Department <page identifier="/us/stat/137/410">137 STAT. 410</page> assets within the range footprint, in current Department of Defense resources identified pursuant to the assessment required under this section, including timeline and budget estimates for implementing any proposed mitigations.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb54d7e2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1074/b/9" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">(9) </num><content>Such other matters as the Secretary determines appropriate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb54d7e3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Initial Report</inline>.—</heading><content>At the same time as the submission of the budget of the President to Congress pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s1105">section 1105 of title 31, United States Code</ref>, for fiscal year 2026, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees an initial report on the assessment required by subsection (a).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb54d7e4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1074/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb54d7e5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Subsequent Annual Reports</inline>.—</heading><content>At the same time as the submission of the President submits to Congress pursuant to such section for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2032, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report describing the progress made in implementing the proposals referred to in subsection (b)(8) and any additional actions taken, or to be taken, to address training constraints caused by limitations on the use of military lands, marine areas, and airspace.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb54d7e6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1074/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 Armed Force Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>covered Armed Force</term>” means the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Space Force.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e45366" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1075" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1075">SEC. 1075. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb54d7e7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s993">10 USC 993 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCE STRUCTURE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb559a38-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1075/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb559a39-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><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 Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing an assessment of the optimal force structure for special operations forces. Such report shall include—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb559a3a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1075/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>a description of the role of special operations forces in implementing the most recent national defense strategy under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s113/g">section 113(g) of title 10, United States Code</ref>;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb559a3b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1075/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>a detailed accounting of the demand for special operations forces by the geographic combatant commands;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb559a3c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1075/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>an assessment of current and projected capabilities and capacities of the general purpose forces of the United States Armed Forces, including forces that enable special operations, that could affect force structure capability and capacity requirements of special operations forces;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb559a3d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1075/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>an assessment of the size, composition, and organizational structure of the special operations command headquarters of each of the Armed Forces and subordinate headquarters elements;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb559a3e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1075/a/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>an assessment of the adequacy of special operations force structure for meeting the goals of the National Military Strategy under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s153/b">section 153(b) of title 10, United States Code</ref>;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb559a3f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1075/a/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>a description of the role of special operations forces in supporting the Joint Concept for Competing; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb559a40-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1075/a/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>any other matters the Secretary of Defense determines relevant.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb559a41-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1075/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb559a42-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notification Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in subsection (d), not later than 15 days before making any reduction in the number of special operations forces by more than 1,000 personnel and prior to implementing or announcing such reduction, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees written notification of the decision to make such reduction.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/411">137 STAT. 411</page></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb559a43-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1075/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Contents of Notification</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A notification required under subsection (b) shall include—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb559a44-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1075/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>details of the planned changes to force structure and personnel requirements and a justification for the planned changes, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb559a45-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1075/c/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>which units or occupational skills are planned to be reduced or reallocated; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb559a46-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1075/c/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>to which units or capabilities the force structure is planned to be transferred or reallocated;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb559a47-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1075/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>an accounting of the personnel planned to be transferred under the force structure change, including which units such personnel are planned to be transferred to and from;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb559a48-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1075/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb559a49-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p></sidenote><content>an analysis of the expected implications of the planned change on the ability of the Department of Defense to carry out operational and campaign plans of combatant commanders, support the Joint Concept for Competing, and meet the goals of the most recent national defense strategy under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s113/g">section 113(g) of title 10, United States Code</ref>; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb559a4a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1075/c/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>any other matters the Secretary of Defense determines relevant.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb559a4b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1075/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb559a4c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Certification.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exception</inline>.—</heading><content>The notification requirement under subsection (b) shall not apply with respect to a reduction in the number of special operations forces if the Secretary of Defense submits to the congressional defense committees certification that such reduction needs to be implemented expeditiously for reasons of military urgency.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb559a4d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1075/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="ydb559a4e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1075/e/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </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> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb559a4f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1075/e/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>The term “<term>force structure</term>”, when used with respect to an organization, means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb559a50-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1075/e/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the mission of the organization;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb559a51-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1075/e/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the personnel required to operate the organization; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb559a52-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1075/e/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>the equipment required to execute the mission of the organization.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e45544" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1076" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1076">SEC. 1076. </num><heading>COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT OF MARINE CORPS FORCE DESIGN 2030.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb56abc3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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="xdb56abc4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb56abc5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Contracts.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb56abc6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Review.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb56abc7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</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 seek to enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and development center for the conduct of an independent review, assessment, and analysis of the modernization initiatives of the Marine Corps. The agreement shall provide that not later than one year after the date on which the Secretary and the center enter into the agreement, the center shall provide to the Secretary a report on the findings of the review, assessment, and analysis. Upon receipt of the report, the Secretary shall transmit the report to the congressional defense committees.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb56abc8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1076/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:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb56abc9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1076/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>An assessment of changes in the National Defense Strategy, Defense Planning Guidance, the Joint Warfighting Concept, and other strategic documents and concepts that informed Force Design modernization requirements.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/412">137 STAT. 412</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb56abca-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1076/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>An assessment of how the Marine Corps, consistent with authorized end strength, can be structured, organized, trained, equipped, and postured to meet the challenges of future competition, crisis, and conflict to include discussion of multiple structural options as relevant and the tradeoffs between different options.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb56abcb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1076/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>An assessment of the ability of the defense innovation base and defense industrial base to develop and produce the technologies required to implement the Force Design modernization plan published by the Marine Corps on a timeline and at production rates sufficient to sustain military operations.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb56abcc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1076/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>An assessment of forward infrastructure and the extent to which installations are operationalized to deter, compete, and prevail during conflict in support of the Marine Corps modernization.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb56abcd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1076/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>An assessment of whether the Marine Corps is in compliance with the statutory organization and functions prescribed in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s8063">section 8063 of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb56abce-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1076/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>An assessment of the current retention and recruiting environment and the ability of the Marine Corps to sustain manpower requirements necessary for operational requirements levied by <ref href="/us/usc/t10">title 10, United States Code</ref>, in light of the published Force Design plan.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb56abcf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1076/b/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>The extent to which the modernization initiatives within the Marine Corps are nested within applicable joint warfighting concepts.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb56abd0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1076/b/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><content>An assessment of whether the modernization of the Marine Corps is consistent with the strategy of integrated deterrence.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb56abd1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1076/b/9" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">(9) </num><content>An assessment of the ability of the Marine Corps to generate required force elements for the Immediate Ready Force and the Contingency Ready Force, based on current and planned end strength and structure.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb56abd2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1076/b/10" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="10">(10) </num><content>The extent to which the plan for modernized capabilities published by the Marine Corps can be integrated across the Joint Force, including warfighting concepts at the combatant command level.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb56abd3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1076/b/11" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="11">(11) </num><content>The extent to which the modernization efforts of the Marine Corps currently meet the requirements of the current plans of the combatant commanders and global force management operations, including a description of any mechanisms that exist to ensure geographic combatant requirements inform Marine Corps modernization efforts.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb56abd4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1076/b/12" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="12">(12) </num><content>The extent to which modeling and simulation, experimentation, wargaming, and other analytic methods support the changes incorporated into the modernization initiatives of the Marine Corps, including the underlying assumptions and outcomes of such analyses.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb56d2e5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1076/b/13" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="13">(13) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb56d2e6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Inventory.</p></sidenote><chapeau>An inventory of extant or planned investments as part of the modernization efforts of the Marine Corps, disaggregated by the following capability areas and including actual or projected dates of Initial Operational Capability and Full Operational Capability:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb56d2e7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1076/b/13/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>Command and Control.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb56d2e8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1076/b/13/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Information.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb56d2e9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1076/b/13/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>Intelligence.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb56d2ea-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1076/b/13/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>Fires.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/413">137 STAT. 413</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb56d2eb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1076/b/13/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>Movement and Maneuver.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb56d2ec-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1076/b/13/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>Protection.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb56d2ed-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1076/b/13/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>Sustainment.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb56d2ee-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1076/b/14" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="14">(14) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb56d2ef-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Inventory.</p></sidenote><chapeau>An inventory of divestments of capability or capacity, whether force structure or equipment, starting in fiscal year 2020, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb56d2f0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1076/b/14/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb56d2f1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Timeline.</p></sidenote><content>a timeline of the progress of each divestment;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb56d2f2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1076/b/14/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the type of force structure or equipment divested or reduced;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb56d2f3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1076/b/14/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>the percentage of force structure of equipment divested or reduced, including any equipment entered into inventory management or other form of storage;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb56d2f4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1076/b/14/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>the rationale and context behind such divestment; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb56d2f5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1076/b/14/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>an identification of whether such divestment affects the ability of the Marine Corps to meet the requirements of Global Force Management process and the operational plans.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb56d2f6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1076/b/15" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="15">(15) </num><content>An assessment of how observations regarding the invasion and defense of Ukraine affect the feasibility, advisability, and suitability of the modernization plans published by the Marine Corps.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb56d2f7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Classification of Report</inline>.—</heading><content>The report required under subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified appendix to the extent required to ensure that the report is accurate and complete.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e45748" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1077" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1077">SEC. 1077. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb56d2f8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time periods.</p></sidenote><heading>ASSESSMENT AND RECOMMENDATIONS RELATING TO INFRASTRUCTURE, CAPACITY, RESOURCES, AND PERSONNEL ON GUAM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb572119-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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="xdb57482a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assessment</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Commander of United States Indo-Pacific Command, shall assess the infrastructure, capacity, resource, and personnel requirements for Guam during fiscal years 2024 through 2029 to meet United States strategic objectives.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb57482b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The assessment under subsection (a) shall include the following elements:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb57482c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1077/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb57482d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Appraisal.</p></sidenote><content>An appraisal of the potential role Guam could play as a key logistics and operational hub for the United States military in the Indo-Pacific region.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb57482e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1077/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>An assessment of whether current Department of Defense infrastructure, capacity, resources, and personnel in Guam are sufficient to meet the expected demands during relevant operations and contingency scenarios.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb57482f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1077/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>An assessment of the adequacy of civilian infrastructure in Guam for supporting the requirements of United States Indo-Pacific Command, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb574830-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1077/b/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the resilience of such infrastructure in the event of a natural disaster; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb574831-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1077/b/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the vulnerability of such infrastructure to cyber threats.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb574832-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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="xdb574833-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb574834-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Timeline.</p></sidenote><content>A plan, including timelines and associated estimated costs, to improve Department of Defense infrastructure, capacity, resources, and personnel in Guam during fiscal years 2024 through 2029 to meet United States Indo-Pacific Command strategic objectives, including the need for Department of Defense civilian recruiting and retention programs, such <page identifier="/us/stat/137/414">137 STAT. 414</page> as cost-of-living adjustments, initiatives for dealing with any shortages of civilian employees, and programs to improve quality-of-life for personnel assigned to Guam.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb574835-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1077/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>An assessment of the implementation of Joint Task Force Micronesia.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb574836-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1077/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>Any other matters determined relevant by the Secretary.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb574837-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">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 including the results of the assessment required under subsection (a).</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e45839" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1078" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1078">SEC. 1078. </num><heading>FEASIBILITY STUDY ON CONVERSION OF JOINT TASK FORCE NORTH INTO JOINT INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE NORTH.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb57e478-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1078/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb57e479-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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, in consultation with the head of any relevant Federal department or agency and acting through the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, shall submit to the congressional defense committees a feasibility study on converting the Joint Task Force North of the United States Northern Command into a joint interagency task force to be known as the “Joint Interagency Task Force North”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb57e47a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1078/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 (a) shall include the following elements:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb57e47b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1078/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>A description of the mission of a Joint Interagency Task Force North.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb57e47c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1078/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>A detailed description of the resources of the Department of Defense, including personnel, facilities, and operating costs, necessary to convert Joint Task Force North into a joint interagency task force.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb57e47d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1078/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>An identification of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb57e47e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1078/b/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>each relevant department and agency of the United States Government the participation in a Joint Interagency Task Force North of which is necessary in order to enable a Joint Interagency Task Force North to effectively carry out its mission; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb57e47f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1078/b/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the interagency arrangements necessary to ensure effective participation by each such department and agency.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb57e480-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1078/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>An identification of each international liaison necessary for a Joint Interagency Task Force North to effectively carry out its mission.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb57e481-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1078/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>A description of the bilateral and multilateral agreements with foreign partners and regional and international organizations that would support the implementation of the mission of the Joint Interagency Task Force North.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb57e482-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1078/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>A description of the relationship between a Joint Interagency Task Force North and Joint Interagency Task Force South of the United States Southern Command.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb57e483-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1078/b/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>A description of the likely relationship between a Joint Interagency Task Force North and the relevant security forces of the Government of Mexico and the Government of the Bahamas.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb57e484-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1078/b/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb57e485-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb57e486-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>A recommendation on whether a Joint Interagency Task Force North should be an enduring entity and a discussion of the circumstances under which the mission of a Joint Interagency Task Force North would transition to one or more <page identifier="/us/stat/137/415">137 STAT. 415</page> entities within the United States Government other than the United States Northern Command.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb57e487-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1078/b/9" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">(9) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb57e488-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb57e489-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>Any recommendations for additional legal authority needed for the Joint Interagency Task Force North to effectively carry out its mission.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb57e48a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1078/b/10" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="10">(10) </num><content>Any other matters the Secretary of Defense considers relevant.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb57e48b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stF/s1078/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 study required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex.</content></subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d28342e45950" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="G">Subtitle G—</num><heading>Other Matters</heading> <section id="d28342e45955" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1080" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1080">SEC. 1080. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF DEFINITION OF DOMESTIC SOURCE FOR TITLE III OF THE DEFENSE PRODUCTION ACT OF 1950.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb5859bc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1080/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 702(7) of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s4552/7">50 U.S.C. 4552(7)</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5859bd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1080/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subparagraphs (A) and (B) as clauses (i) and (ii), respectively, and by moving such clauses, as so redesignated, two ems to the right;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5859be-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1080/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>The term</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5859bf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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>Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the term”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5859c0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1080/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>in clause (ii), as redesignated by paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subparagraph (A)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>clause (i)</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5859c1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1080/a/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 subparagraph (B):<quotedContent><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb58a7e2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Domestic source for title iii</inline>.—</heading><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb58a7e3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb58a7e4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Definition.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of title III, the term ‘<term>domestic source</term>’ means a business concern that—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydb58a7e5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><chapeau>performs substantially all of the research and development, engineering, manufacturing, and production activities required of such business concern under a contract with the United States relating to a critical component or a critical technology item in—</chapeau><item class="fontsize10" id="ydb58a7e6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="aa">“(aa) </num><content>the United States or Canada; or</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="ydb58a7e7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="bb">“(bb) </num><content>subject to clause (ii), Australia or the United Kingdom; and</content></item> </subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydb58a7e8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>procures from business concerns described in subclause (I) substantially all of any components or assemblies required under a contract with the United States relating to a critical component or critical technology item.</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb58a7e9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitations on use of business concerns in australia and united kingdom</inline>.—</heading><subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydb58a7ea-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>A business concern described in clause (i)(I)(bb) may be treated as a domestic source only for purposes of the exercise of authorities under title III relating to national defense matters that cannot be fully addressed with business concerns described in clause (i)(I)(aa).</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydb58a7eb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">National defense matter defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of subclause (I), the term ‘<term>national defense matter</term>’ is a matter relating to the development or production of—<page identifier="/us/stat/137/416">137 STAT. 416</page></chapeau><item class="fontsize10" id="ydb58a7ec-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="aa">“(aa) </num><content>a defense article, as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s301">section 301 of title 10, United States Code</ref>; or</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="ydb58a7ed-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="bb">“(bb) </num><content>materials critical to national security, as defined in section 10(f) of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s98h–1/f">50 U.S.C. 98h–1(f)</ref>).”</content></item> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb58a7ee-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1080/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 Exercise of Title III Authorities</inline>.—</heading><content>Title III of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s4531/etseq">50 U.S.C. 4531 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="ydb58f60f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="305">“SEC. 305. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb58f610-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/s4535">50 USC 4535</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize12">REPORTS ON EXERCISE OF AUTHORITIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb58f611-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb58f612-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">President.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb58f613-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Briefing.</p></sidenote>—</heading><chapeau>The President, or the head of an agency to which the President has delegated authorities under this title, shall submit a report and provide a briefing to the appropriate congressional committees with respect to any action taken pursuant to such authorities—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb58f614-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>except as provided by paragraph (2), not later than 30 days after taking the action; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb58f615-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>in the case of an action that involves a business concern in the United Kingdom or Australia, not later than 30 days before taking the action.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb58f616-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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="ydb58f617-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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 and briefing required by subsection (a) with respect to an action described in that subsection shall include—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb58f618-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>a justification of the necessity of the use of authorities under this title; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb58f619-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>a description of the financial terms of any related financial transaction.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb58f61a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Additional elements relating to business concerns in the united kingdom or australia</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each report and briefing required by subsection (a) with respect to an action described in paragraph (2) of that subsection shall include, in addition to the elements under paragraph (1)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb58f61b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb58f61c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Certification.</p></sidenote><content>a certification that business concerns in the United States or Canada were not available with respect to the action; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb58f61d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb58f61e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p></sidenote><content>an analysis of why such business concerns were not available.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb58f61f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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="ydb58f620-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb58f621-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>in the case of an action described in subsection (a) involving materials critical to national security (as defined in section 702(7)(B)(ii)(II)(bb)), the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e46246" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1081" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1081">SEC. 1081. </num><heading>INTEGRATED AND AUTHENTICATED ACCESS TO DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SYSTEMS FOR CERTAIN CONGRESSIONAL STAFF FOR OVERSIGHT PURPOSES.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdb594442-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1046(a) of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/263">Public Law 117–263</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s111">10 U.S.C. 111 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—<page identifier="/us/stat/137/417">137 STAT. 417</page></chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb594443-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1081/1" 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>; and</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> a semicolon;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb594444-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1081/2" 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> the period at the end and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>; and</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb594445-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1081/3" 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 paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydb594446-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>to the extent feasible, be integrated with software used by the Department of Defense Parking Management Office to validate parking requests.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e46304" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1082" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1082">SEC. 1082. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF COMPENSATION FOR MEMBERS OF THE AFGHANISTAN WAR COMMISSION.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb599267-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Compensation</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 1094(g)(1) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/81">Public Law 117–81</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/135/1942">135 Stat. 1942</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb599268-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb599269-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Non-federal employees</inline>.—</heading><content>A member of the Commission who is not an officer or employee of the Federal 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></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb59926a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Federal employees</inline>.—</heading><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb59926b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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>A member of the Commission who is an employee of the Federal Government may be compensated as provided for under subparagraph (a) for periods of time during which the member is engaged in the performance of the duties of the Commission that fall outside of ordinary agency working hours, as determined by the employing agency of such member.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb59926c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Rule of construction</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to authorize dual pay for work performed on behalf of the Commission and for a Federal agency during the same hours of the same day.”</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb59926d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Travel Support</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 1050 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/263">Public Law 117–263</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/136/2775">136 Stat. 2775</ref>)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb59b97e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2642">10 USC 2642 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb59b97f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1082/b/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>department of defense support</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>executive branch support</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb59b980-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1082/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 (b) as subsection (c); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb59b981-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1082/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 (a) the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb59b982-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Provision of Travel Support to Certain Commissions</inline>.—</heading><content>For the purpose of providing support to facilitate overseas travel requests from a legislative branch commission, or any commission so designated for support under this subsection jointly by the Majority Leader of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Minority Leader of the Senate, and the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of State shall consider such requests as equivalent to a request from Congress, and apply the same standards in determining the extent to which such support may be provided under law and regulation. Any support so provided <page identifier="/us/stat/137/418">137 STAT. 418</page> shall be funded out of amounts appropriated for the operation of such commission.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e46447" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1083" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1083">SEC. 1083. </num><heading>SENATE NATIONAL SECURITY WORKING GROUP.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb59e093-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1083/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>Section 21 of Senate Resolution 64 (113th Congress), agreed to March 5, 2013, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subsection (d).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb59e094-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1083/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect as though enacted on December 31, 2022.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e46478" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1084" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1084">SEC. 1084. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb59e095-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2661">10 USC 2661 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>TRIBAL LIAISONS AT MILITARY INSTALLATIONS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb5a07a6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1084/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Tribal Liaisons at Military Installations</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that each military installation under the jurisdiction of a military department that has an Indian Tribe, Native Hawaiian organization, or Tribal interest in the area surrounding the installation has a Tribal liaison located at the installation.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb5a07a7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1084/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Tribal Interest</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of subsection (a), an area surrounding a military installation shall be considered to be an area in which there is a Tribal interest if an Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization is historically or culturally affiliated with the land or water managed or directly affected by the military installation.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb5a07a8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1084/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="ydb5a07a9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1084/c/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The term “<term>Indian Tribe</term>” has the meaning given that term in section 4(e) of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t25/s5304/e">25 U.S.C. 5304(e)</ref>).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5a07aa-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1084/c/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The term “<term>Native Hawaiian organization</term>” has the meaning given that term in section 6207 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (<ref href="/us/usc/t20/s7517">20 U.S.C. 7517</ref>).</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e46533" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1085" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1085">SEC. 1085. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb5a07ab-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p></sidenote><heading>COMMERCIAL INTEGRATION CELL PLAN WITHIN CERTAIN COMBATANT COMMANDS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb5a55cc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1085/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 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commander of the United States Africa Command, the Commander of the United States European Command, the Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command, the Commander of the United States Northern Command, and the Commander of the United States Southern Command shall each develop a plan that includes—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5a55cd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1085/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the potential establishment of a commercial integration cell within the respective combatant command of each commander for the purpose of closely integrating public and private entities with capabilities relevant to the area of operation of such combatant command; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5a55ce-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1085/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>the potential establishment of a chief technology officer position within the respective combatant command of each commander, the duties of which would include—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5a55cf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1085/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>overseeing such commercial integration cell; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5a55d0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1085/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>reporting directly to the commander of the applicable combatant command on the activities of the relevant commercial integration cell.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb5a55d1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1085/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><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, each commander of a combatant command referred to in subsection (a) shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a briefing on the feasibility, costs, and benefits of establishing a commercial integration cell.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/419">137 STAT. 419</page></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e46582" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1086" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1086">SEC. 1086. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb5a55d2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb5a55d3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t32/s901">32 USC 901 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>GUIDANCE FOR USE OF UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS BY NATIONAL GUARD.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb5aa3f4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Updated Guidance Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall issue updated guidance on the use of unmanned aircraft systems by the National Guard for covered activities.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb5aa3f5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Briefing</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 60 days after the date on which the Secretary issues the updated guidance under subsection (a), the Secretary shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives. Such briefing shall include—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5aa3f6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1086/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>an explanation of whether the updated guidance is more restrictive than guidance on the use of other types of aircraft for covered activities; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5aa3f7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1086/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>if the updated guidance is more restrictive, an explanation for the reasons why such guidance is more restrictive.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb5aa3f8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1086/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 Activities Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>covered activities</term>” means any of the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5aa3f9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1086/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Emergency operations.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5aa3fa-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1086/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Search and rescue operations.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5aa3fb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1086/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Defense support to civil authorities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5aa3fc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1086/c/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Support provided under <ref href="/us/usc/t32/s502/f">section 502(f) of title 32, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e46655" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1087" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1087">SEC. 1087. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb5aa3fd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s113">10 USC 113 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF AFGHANISTAN WAR RECORDS.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  The Secretary of Defense, in a manner consistent with the protection of intelligence sources and methods, shall expeditiously disclose to the public all relevant unclassified records of the Department of Defense relating to the war in Afghanistan.</content></section> <section id="d28342e46667" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1088" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1088">SEC. 1088. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb5aa3fe-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb5aa3ff-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s113">10 USC 113 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR JOINT CONCEPT FOR COMPETING.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb5b4040-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Implementation Plan Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than March 1, 2024, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff shall submit to the congressional defense committees an implementation plan for of the Joint Concept for Competing, released on February 10, 2023.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb5b4041-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The implementation plan required by subsection (a) shall include—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5b4042-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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="xdb5b4043-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Timelines.</p></sidenote><chapeau>timelines for the development of integrated competitive strategies for engaging in strategic competition, as described in the Joint Concept for Competing, to address the challenges posed by specific competitors, including such strategies designed to—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5b4044-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1088/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>deter adversarial military action;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5b4045-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1088/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>counter the efforts of specific competitors, as necessary; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5b4046-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1088/b/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>support the efforts of the United States interagency and foreign allies, partners, and multilateral organizations;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5b4047-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1088/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>an identification of any relevant updates to joint doctrine or professional military education;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5b4048-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1088/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>a description of the integration of the Joint Concept for Competing with other joint force development and design efforts;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5b4049-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1088/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>a description of concept-required capabilities that are necessary for joint force development and design in support of the Joint Concept for Competing, including the assignment <page identifier="/us/stat/137/420">137 STAT. 420</page> of roles and responsibilities and the timelines for attaining such capabilities;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5b404a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1088/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>a description of efforts to coordinate and synchronize Department of Defense activities with the activities of interagency and foreign partners for the purpose of integrated campaigning;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5b404b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1088/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>an identification of any recommendations to better integrate the role of the Joint Force, as identified by the Joint Concept for Competing, with national security efforts of interagency and foreign partners;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5b404c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1088/b/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>an identification of any changes to authorities or resources necessary to implement the Joint Concept for Competing; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5b404d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1088/b/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><content>a description of any other matters the Chairman determines appropriate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb5b404e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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="xdb5b404f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb5b4050-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Update.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the delivery of the implementation plan required under subsection (a), and every 180 days thereafter through March 1, 2026, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing that includes an update on the status of the implementation plan required under subsection (a).</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e46774" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1089" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1089">SEC. 1089. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb5b4051-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/s1527">50 USC 1527 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>NOTIFICATION OF SAFETY AND SECURITY CONCERNS AT CERTAIN DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE LABORATORIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb5b6762-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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="xdb5b6763-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall notify the congressional defense committees within 7 days after ceasing operations at any Department of Defense laboratory or facility rated at biosafety level–3 or higher for safety or security reasons.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb5b6764-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1089/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Content</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The notification required under subsection (a) shall include—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5b6765-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1089/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the reason why operations have ceased at the laboratory or facility;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5b6766-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1089/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>whether appropriate notification to other Federal agencies has occurred;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5b6767-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1089/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>a description of the actions taken to determine the root cause of the cessation; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5b6768-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1089/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>a description of the actions taken to restore operations at the laboratory or facility.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e46826" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1090" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1090">SEC. 1090. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb5b6769-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s313">15 USC 313 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>CONDUCT OF WEATHER RECONNAISSANCE IN THE UNITED STATES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb5c9fea-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Conduct of Reconnaissance</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5c9feb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1090/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><chapeau>Subject to the availability of appropriations, the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron of the Air Force Reserve Command and the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration may use aircraft, personnel, and equipment necessary to meet the mission requirements of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5c9fec-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1090/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the National Hurricane Operations Plan; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5c9fed-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1090/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the National Winter Seasons Operation plan, as long as aircraft are able to fully meet needs for hurricane monitoring response.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5c9fee-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Activities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron of the Air Force Reserve Command exercises the authority under paragraph (1), such Squadron, in consultation with the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and appropriate line offices of the <page identifier="/us/stat/137/421">137 STAT. 421</page> National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, shall use such authority to—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5cc6ff-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1090/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>improve the accuracy and timeliness of observations of storms that result in large amounts of precipitation, such as tropical cyclones and atmospheric rivers, to support the forecast and warning services of the National Weather Service of the United States;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5cc700-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1090/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="xdb5cc701-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Data.</p></sidenote><content>collect data in data-sparse regions where conventional observations are lacking;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5cc702-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1090/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>support water management decision-making and flood forecasting through the execution of targeted in-situ measurements, airborne dropsondes, buoys, autonomous platform observations, satellite observations, remote sensing observations, and other observation platforms as appropriate, including enhanced assimilation of the data from those observations over the eastern, central, and western north Pacific Ocean, the Gulf of Mexico, and the western Atlantic Ocean to improve forecasts of large storms for civil authorities and military decision makers;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5cc703-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1090/a/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>participate in the research and operations partnership that guides flight planning and uses research methods to improve and expand the capabilities and effectiveness of weather reconnaissance over time; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5cc704-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1090/a/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>undertake such other additional activities as the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, in collaboration with the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, considers appropriate to further prediction of dangerous weather events.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb5cc705-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1090/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb5cc706-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reviews.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb5cc707-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reports</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5cc708-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Air force</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5cc709-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1090/b/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 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Air Force, in consultation with the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, shall perform a resources review of mission capabilities needed for observation to carry out the activities described in subsection (a)(2) and submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a comprehensive report, for the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on December 31, 2035, on—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb5cc70a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1090/b/1/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><chapeau>the resources necessary for the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron of the Air Force Reserve Command to continue to support—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydb5cc70b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1090/b/1/A/i/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>the National Hurricane Operations Plan;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydb5cc70c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1090/b/1/A/i/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>the National Winter Season Operations Plan;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydb5cc70d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1090/b/1/A/i/III" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">(III) </num><content>emerging technologies that offer new, improved, or innovative ways to collect data for improved forecasts of strength and landfall for hurricanes, atmospheric rivers, and winter storms; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydb5cc70e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1090/b/1/A/i/IV" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="IV">(IV) </num><content>any other operational requirements relating to weather reconnaissance;</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb5cc70f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1090/b/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the resources expended by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to cover taskings that the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron of the Air Force Reserve Command is unable to accomplish; and<page identifier="/us/stat/137/422">137 STAT. 422</page></content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb5cc710-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1090/b/1/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>the resources expended by the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron of the Air Force Reserve Command to cover taskings that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is unable to accomplish.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5cc711-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1090/b/1/B" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb5cc712-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Definition.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriate committees of congress</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this paragraph, the term “<term>appropriate committees of Congress</term>” means—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb5cc713-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1090/b/1/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb5cc714-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1090/b/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the Subcommittee on Defense of the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb5cc715-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1090/b/1/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb5cc716-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1090/b/1/B/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb5cc717-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1090/b/1/B/v" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">(v) </num><content>the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb5cc718-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1090/b/1/B/vi" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vi">(vi) </num><content>the Subcommittee on Defense of the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5cc719-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Commerce</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives a comprehensive report, for the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on December 31, 2035, on—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5cc71a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1090/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>the resources necessary for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to continue to support—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb5cc71b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1090/b/2/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>the National Hurricane Operations Plan;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb5cc71c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1090/b/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the National Winter Season Operations Plan;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb5cc71d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1090/b/2/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>emerging technologies that offer new, improved, and innovative ways to collect data for improved forecasts of strength and landfall for hurricanes, atmospheric rivers, and winter storms; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb5cc71e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1090/b/2/A/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>any other operational requirements relating to weather reconnaissance;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5cc71f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1090/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>how taskings that the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron of the Air Force Reserve Command is unable to accomplish could affect the ability of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to fulfill its mission; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5cc720-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1090/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>how taskings that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is unable to accomplish could affect the ability of the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron of the Air Force Reserve Command to fulfill its mission.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb5cc721-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1090/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer of Funds</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Air Force may transfer funds to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for additional hurricane monitoring and response activities that fulfill the mission of the Air Force, including transfers of funds for the compensation of personnel and for the provision of other such services, funds, facilities, and other support services as necessary.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/423">137 STAT. 423</page></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e47072" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1091" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1091">SEC. 1091. </num><heading>SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING AUTHORITY OF SECRETARY OF DEFENSE WITH RESPECT TO IRREGULAR WARFARE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb5ced32-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>It is the sense of Congress that the Secretary of Defense has the authority to conduct irregular warfare operations, including clandestine irregular warfare operations, to defend the United States, allies of the United States, and interests of the United States, when such operations have been appropriately authorized.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb5ced33-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Rule of Construction</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Nothing in this section shall be construed to constitute a specific statutory authorization for any of the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5ced34-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1091/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The conduct of a covert action, as such term is defined in section 503(e) of the National Security Act of 1947 (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s3093/e">50 U.S.C. 3093(e)</ref>).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5ced35-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1091/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The introduction of United States Armed Forces, within the meaning of the War Powers Resolution (<ref href="/us/pl/93/148">Public Law 93–148</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t50/s1541/etseq">50 U.S.C. 1541 et seq.</ref>), into hostilities or into situations wherein hostilities are clearly indicated by the circumstances.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e47116" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1092" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1092">SEC. 1092. </num><heading>RED HILL HEALTH IMPACTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb5e4cc6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1092/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><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5e4cc7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1092/a/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><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense (referred to in this section as the “Secretary”), in coordination with the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and such State and local authorities or other partners as the Secretary considers appropriate, shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5e4cc8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1092/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>review the Federal programs and services available to individuals exposed to petroleum;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5e4cc9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1092/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>review current research on petroleum exposure in order to identify additional research needs; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5e4cca-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1092/a/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>undertake any other review or activities that the Secretary determines to be appropriate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5e4ccb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1092/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb5e4ccc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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 date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for six subsequent years, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the review and activities undertaken under paragraph (1) that includes—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5e4ccd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1092/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="xdb5e4cce-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Strategies.</p></sidenote><content>strategies for communicating and engaging with stakeholders on the Red Hill Incident;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5e4ccf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1092/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the number of impacted and potentially impacted individuals;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5e4cd0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1092/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="xdb5e4cd1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Data.</p></sidenote><content>measures and frequency of follow-up to collect data and specimens related to exposure, health, and developmental milestones as appropriate; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5e4cd2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1092/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="xdb5e4cd3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Summary.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb5e4cd4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analyses.</p></sidenote><content>a summary of data and analyses on exposure, health, and developmental milestones for impacted individuals.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5e4cd5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1092/a/3" 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 paragraphs (1) and (2), the Secretary shall consult with non-Federal experts, including individuals with certification in epidemiology, toxicology, mental health, pediatrics, and environmental health, and members of the impacted community.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb5e4cd6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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="xdb5e4cd7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Red Hill Epidemiological Health Outcomes Study</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5e4cd8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1092/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Contracts</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may contract with independent research institutes or consultants, nonprofit or public <page identifier="/us/stat/137/424">137 STAT. 424</page> entities, laboratories, or medical schools, as the Secretary considers appropriate, that are not part of the Federal Government to assist with the feasibility assessment required by paragraph (2).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5e4cd9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1092/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Feasibility assessment</inline>.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb5e4cda-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote>—</heading><chapeau>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees the results of a feasibility assessment to determine the necessity of an epidemiological health outcomes study and to inform the design of the potential epidemiological study or studies to assess health outcomes for impacted individuals, which may include—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5e4cdb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1092/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="xdb5e4cdc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Strategy.</p></sidenote><content>a strategy to recruit impacted individuals to participate in the study or studies, including incentives for participation;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5e4cdd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1092/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>a description of protocols and methodologies to assess health outcomes from the Red Hill Incident, including data management protocols to secure the privacy and security of the personal information of impacted individuals;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5e4cde-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1092/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="xdb5e4cdf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Data.</p></sidenote><chapeau>the periodicity for data collection that takes into account the differences between health care practices among impacted individuals who are—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb5e4ce0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1092/b/2/C/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>members of the Armed Forces on active duty or spouses or dependents of such members;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb5e4ce1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1092/b/2/C/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>members of the Armed Forces separating from active duty or spouses or dependents of such members;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb5e4ce2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1092/b/2/C/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>veterans and other individuals with access to health care from the Department of Veterans Affairs; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb5e4ce3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1092/b/2/C/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>individuals without access to health care from the Department of Defense or the Department of Veterans Affairs;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5e4ce4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1092/b/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>a description of methodologies to analyze data received from the study or studies to determine possible connections between exposure to water contaminated during the Red Hill Incident and adverse impacts to the health of impacted individuals;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5e4ce5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1092/b/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>an identification of exposures resulting from the Red Hill Incident that may qualify individuals to be eligible for participation in the study or studies as a result of those exposures;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5e4ce6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1092/b/2/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>steps that will be taken to provide individuals impacted by the Red Hill Incident with information on available resources and services; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5e4ce7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1092/b/2/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb5e4ce8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>a final determination on whether it is feasible to conduct an epidemiological health outcomes study.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5e4ce9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1092/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notifications; briefings</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If the Secretary determines, upon completion of the feasibility assessment under paragraph (2), that an epidemiological health outcomes study is feasible and necessary, not later than one year after the completion of the feasibility assessment under paragraph (2), the Secretary shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5e4cea-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1092/b/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>notify impacted individuals on the interim findings of the study or studies; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5e4ceb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1092/b/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>brief the appropriate congressional committees on the interim findings of the study or studies.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb5e4cec-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1092/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:<page identifier="/us/stat/137/425">137 STAT. 425</page></chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5e4ced-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1092/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">Appropriate congressional committees</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “<term>appropriate congressional committees</term>” means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5e4cee-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1092/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 Subcommittee on Defense of the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5e4cef-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1092/c/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5e4cf0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1092/c/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5e4cf1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1092/c/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>the Committee on Armed Services and the Subcommittee on Defense of the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5e4cf2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1092/c/1/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5e4cf3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1092/c/1/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5e4cf4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1092/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">Impacted individual</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>impacted individual</term>” means an individual who, at the time of the Red Hill Incident, lived or worked in a building or residence served by the community water system at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Oahu, Hawaii.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5e4cf5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tX/stG/s1092/c/3" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Red hill incident</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>Red Hill Incident</term>” means the release of fuel from the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility, Oahu, Hawaii, into the sole-source basal aquifer located 100 feet below the facility, contaminating the community water system at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam on November 20, 2021.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <num value="XI">TITLE XI—</num><heading>CIVILIAN PERSONNEL</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1101. </designator> <label>Diversity, equity, and inclusion personnel grade cap.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1102. </designator> <label>Authorization to pay a living quarters allowance for Department of the Navy civilian employees assigned to permanent duty in Guam for performing work, or supporting work being performed, aboard or dockside, of U.S. naval vessels.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1103. </designator> <label>Consolidation of direct hire authorities for candidates with specified degrees at science and technology reinvention laboratories.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1104. </designator> <label>Direct hire authority for certain personnel of the Department of Defense.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1105. </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. 1106. </designator> <label>Extension of authority to grant competitive status to employees of inspectors general for overseas contingency operations.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1107. </designator> <label>Extension of direct hire authority for domestic industrial base facilities and Major Range and Test Facilities Base.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1108. </designator> <label>Exclusion of nonappropriated fund employees from limitations on dual pay.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1109. </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. 1110. </designator> <label>Modification to shore leave accrual for crews of vessels to support crew rotations and improve retention of civilian mariners.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1111. </designator> <label>Assessments of staffing in Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1112. </designator> <label>Military Spouse Employment Act.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1113. </designator> <label>Amendments to the John S. McCain Strategic Defense Fellows Program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1114. </designator> <label>Including military service in determining family and medical leave eligibility for Federal employees.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1115. </designator> <label>Exception to limitation on number of Senior Executive Service positions for the Department of Defense.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1116. </designator> <label>Extension of direct hire authority for the Department of Defense for post-secondary students and recent graduates.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1117. </designator> <label>Authority to employ civilian faculty members at Space Force schools.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1118. </designator> <label>Report and sunset relating to inapplicability of certification of executive qualifications by qualification review boards of Office of Personnel Management.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/426">137 STAT. 426</page></label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1119. </designator> <label>Expansion of noncompetitive appointment eligibility to spouses of Department of Defense civilians.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1120. </designator> <label>Elimination of Government Accountability Office review requirement relating to Department of Defense personnel authorities.</label> </referenceItem></toc> <section id="d28342e47511" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1101" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1101">SEC. 1101. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb5e9b16-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10">10 USC note</ref></p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb5e9b17-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 1580.</p></sidenote><heading>DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION PERSONNEL GRADE CAP.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb5ee938-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1101/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 concerned may not appoint to, or otherwise employ in, any position with primary duties as described in subsection (b) a civilian employee paid annual pay at a rate that exceeds the equivalent of the rate payable for GS–10, not adjusted for locality.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb5ee939-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1101/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered Duties</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The duties referred to in subsection (a) are as follows:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5ee93a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1101/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Developing, refining, and implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion policy.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5ee93b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1101/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Leading working groups and councils to developing diversity, equity, and inclusion goals and objectives to measure performance and outcomes.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5ee93c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1101/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Creating and implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion education, training courses, and workshops for military and civilian personnel.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb5ee93d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1101/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb5ee93e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Applicability to Current Employees</inline>.—</heading><content>Any civilian employee appointed to a position with duties described in subsection (b) who is paid annual pay at a rate that exceeds the amount allowed under subsection (a) shall be reassigned to another position not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e47567" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1102" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1102">SEC. 1102. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb5ee93f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10">10 USC note</ref></p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb5ee940-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 8101.</p></sidenote><heading>AUTHORIZATION TO PAY A LIVING QUARTERS ALLOWANCE FOR DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES ASSIGNED TO PERMANENT DUTY IN GUAM FOR PERFORMING WORK, OR SUPPORTING WORK BEING PERFORMED, ABOARD OR DOCKSIDE, OF U.S. NAVAL VESSELS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb5f1051-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1102/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Allowance</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>When Government owned or rented quarters are not otherwise provided without charge to a covered employee, the Secretary of the Navy may grant to a covered employee one or more of the following allowances:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5f1052-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1102/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>A living quarters allowance for rent, heat, light, fuel, gas, electricity, and water. The Secretary is authorized to pay such allowance by reimbursement or by advance payments.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5f1053-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1102/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>Under unusual circumstances, as determined by the Secretary, payment or reimbursement for extraordinary, necessary, and reasonable expenses, not otherwise compensated for, incurred in initial repairs, alterations, and improvements to the privately leased residence in Guam of a covered employee—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5f1054-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1102/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the expenses are administratively approved in advance; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5f1055-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1102/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the duration and terms of the lease justify payment of the expenses by the Government.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb5f1056-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1102/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 Employee Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>covered employee</term>” means any civilian employee of the Department of the Navy who is assigned to permanent duty in Guam for performing work or supporting work being performed, aboard or dockside, of U.S. naval vessels.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/427">137 STAT. 427</page></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e47619" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1103" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1103">SEC. 1103. </num><heading>CONSOLIDATION OF DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITIES FOR CANDIDATES WITH SPECIFIED DEGREES AT SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY REINVENTION LABORATORIES.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdb5f5e77-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4091">Section 4091 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5f5e78-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1103/1" 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>bachelor’s degree</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>bachelor’s or advanced degree</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5f5e79-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1103/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in subsection (c)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5f5e7a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1103/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in the subsection heading, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">Calendar Year</headingText></quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">Fiscal Year</headingText></quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5f5e7b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1103/2/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>calendar year</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>fiscal year</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5f5e7c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1103/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>6 percent</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>11 percent</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5f5e7d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1103/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>in paragraphs (1), (2), and (3), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the fiscal year last ending before the start of such calendar year</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the preceding fiscal year</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5f5e7e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1103/3" 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</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5f5e7f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1103/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsection (g) as subsection (f).</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e47722" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1104" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1104">SEC. 1104. </num><heading>DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY FOR CERTAIN PERSONNEL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdb5f8590-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s9905/a">Section 9905(a) of title 5, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5f8591-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1104/1" 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="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, 3307,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>3303</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb5f8592-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1104/2" 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="ydb5f8593-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="12">“(12) </num><content>Any position in support of aircraft operations for which the Secretary determines there is a critical hiring need or shortage of candidates.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydb5faca4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="13">“(13) </num><content>Any position in support of the safety of the public, law enforcement, or first response for which the Secretary determines there is a critical hiring need or shortage of candidates.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e47765" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1105" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1105">SEC. 1105. </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 1102 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/263">Public Law 117–263</ref>),<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb5faca5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/stat/136/2816">136 Stat. 2816</ref>.</p></sidenote> is further amended by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>through 2023</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>through 2024</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d28342e47794" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1106" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1106">SEC. 1106. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO GRANT COMPETITIVE STATUS TO EMPLOYEES OF INSPECTORS GENERAL FOR OVERSEAS CONTINGENCY OPERATIONS.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">   <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s419/d/5/B">Section 419(d)(5)(B) of title 5, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2 years</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>5 years</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d28342e47813" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1107" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1107">SEC. 1107. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY FOR DOMESTIC INDUSTRIAL BASE FACILITIES AND MAJOR RANGE AND TEST FACILITIES BASE.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1125(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (<ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1580">10 U.S.C. 1580 note</ref> prec.; <ref href="/us/pl/114/328">Public Law 114–328</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>through 2025,</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>through 2028,</quotedText>”.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/428">137 STAT. 428</page></content></section> <section id="d28342e47838" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1108" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1108">SEC. 1108. </num><heading>EXCLUSION OF NONAPPROPRIATED FUND EMPLOYEES FROM LIMITATIONS ON DUAL PAY.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s5531/2">Section 5531(2) of title 5, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Government corporation and</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Government corporation, but excluding</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d28342e47857" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1109" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1109">SEC. 1109. </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 1103 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/263">Public Law 117–263</ref>),<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb5fd3b6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/stat/136/2816">136 Stat. 2816</ref>.</p></sidenote> is further amended by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2024</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2025</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d28342e47893" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1110" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1110">SEC. 1110. </num><heading>MODIFICATION TO SHORE LEAVE ACCRUAL FOR CREWS OF VESSELS TO SUPPORT CREW ROTATIONS AND IMPROVE RETENTION OF CIVILIAN MARINERS.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdb5fd3b7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s6305">Section 6305 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="ydb5ffac8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb5ffac9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Applicability.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb5ffaca-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>With respect to an officer, crewmember, or other employee of the Department of Defense serving aboard an oceangoing vessel on an extended voyage, the first sentence in the matter preceding paragraph (1) of subsection (c) of this section shall be applied by substituting ‘7 calendar days’ for ‘30 calendar days’.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></section> <section id="d28342e47922" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1111" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1111">SEC. 1111. </num><heading>ASSESSMENTS OF STAFFING IN OFFICE OF THE UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR PERSONNEL AND READINESS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb606ffb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1111/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><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb606ffc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1111/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">DOD assessment</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall conduct an assessment of personnel requirements in the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness against existing personnel of the Office. The assessment should include military, civilian, and contractor personnel. For purposes of carrying out such assessment, the head of the Office shall submit to the Secretary the alignment of total force manpower resources of the Office against core missions, tasks, and functions, including a mapping of missions to the originating statute or Department policy.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb60970d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1111/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Office assessment</inline>.—</heading><content>The head of the Office shall conduct an assessment on the tasks, functions, and associated civilian personnel the Office believes are necessary to perform the duties of the Office.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb60970e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1111/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb60970f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">DOD analysis</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall determine whether there is any conflict between the assessment conducted under paragraph (1) and the assessment under paragraph (2), and what personnel actions (if any) the Secretary will take to eliminate such conflict.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb609710-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1111/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Interim Briefing and Report</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb609711-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1111/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 April 1, 2024, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the congressional defense <page identifier="/us/stat/137/429">137 STAT. 429</page> committees an interim briefing on the assessments under subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb609712-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1111/b/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><chapeau>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 assessments under subsection (a). Such report shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb609713-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1111/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>An assessment of every military, civilian, and contractor personnel position and billet (funded and unfunded, filled and unfilled) in the Office against existing personnel requirements.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb609714-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1111/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The methodology and process through which such assessment was performed.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb609715-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1111/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="xdb609716-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p></sidenote><content>Relevant statistical analysis on personnel position fill rates against validated requirements.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb609717-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1111/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="xdb609718-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p></sidenote><content>Analysis of each position, grade, and rank, and whether the position description, grade, and rank match the function and task requirements of the position.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb609719-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1111/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="xdb60971a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p></sidenote><content>Plan to update rank, grades, and position descriptions to meet current and future requirements, tasks, and functions.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb60971b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1111/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="xdb60971c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb60971d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>Any legislative, policy or budgetary recommendations of the Secretary related to the subject matter of the report.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb60971e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1111/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="ydb60971f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1111/d/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the term “<term>civil service</term>” has the meaning given that term in <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s2101">section 2101 of title 5, United States Code</ref>; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb609720-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1111/d/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the term “<term>Office</term>” means the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e48063" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1112" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1112">SEC. 1112. </num><heading>MILITARY SPOUSE EMPLOYMENT ACT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb613361-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1112/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appointment of Military Spouses</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s3330d">Section 3330d of title 5, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb613362-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1112/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="ydb613363-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1112/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> paragraph (3) as paragraph (4);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb613364-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1112/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 (2) the following:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="ydb615a75-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>The term ‘<term>remote work</term>’ refers to a particular type of telework under which an employee is not expected to report to an officially established agency location on a regular and recurring basis.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb615a76-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1112/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:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="ydb615a77-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>The term ‘<term>telework</term>’ has the meaning given the term in section 6501.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb615a78-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1112/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="ydb615a79-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1112/a/2/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>or</quotedText>” at the end;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb615a7a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1112/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> the period at the end and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>; or</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb615a7b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1112/a/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:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="ydb615a7c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>a spouse of a member of the Armed Forces on active duty, or a spouse of a disabled or deceased member of the Armed Forces, to a position in which the spouse will engage in remote work.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb615a7d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1112/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>in subsection (c)(1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (a)(3)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (a)(4)</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb61818e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1112/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">GAO Study and Report</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb61818f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1112/b/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><chapeau>In this subsection—<page identifier="/us/stat/137/430">137 STAT. 430</page></chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb618190-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1112/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the terms “agency” means an agency described in paragraph (1) or (2) of <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s901/b">section 901(b) of title 31, United States Code</ref>;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb618191-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1112/b/1/B" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the term “<term>employee</term>” means an employee of an agency;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb618192-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1112/b/1/C" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>the term “<term>remote work</term>” means a particular type of telework under which an employee is not expected to report to an officially established agency location on a regular and recurring basis; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb618193-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1112/b/1/D" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>the term “<term>telework</term>” means a work flexibility arrangement under which an employee performs the duties and responsibilities of such employee’s position, and other authorized activities, from an approved worksite other than the location from which the employee would otherwise work.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb618194-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1112/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study and publish a report regarding the use of remote work by agencies, which shall include a discussion of what is known regarding—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb618195-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1112/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the number of employees who are engaging in remote work;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb618196-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1112/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the role of remote work in agency recruitment and retention efforts;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb618197-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1112/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>the geographic location of employees who engage in remote work;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb618198-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1112/b/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>the effect that remote work has had on how often employees are reporting to officially established agency locations to perform the duties and responsibilities of the positions of those employees and other authorized activities; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb618199-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1112/b/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>how the use of remote work has affected Federal office space utilization and spending.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e48262" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1113" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1113">SEC. 1113. </num><heading>AMENDMENTS TO THE JOHN S. MCCAIN STRATEGIC DEFENSE FELLOWS PROGRAM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb61cfba-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1113/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Selection of Participants</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (d)(2) of section 932 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year (<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> to read as follows:<quotedContent><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb61f6cb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Geographical representation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Out of the total number of individuals selected to participate in the fellows program, which shall not exceed 60 individuals in any year, no more than 20 percent may be from any of the following geographic regions:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb61f6cc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>The Northeast United States.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb61f6cd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>The Southeast United States.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb61f6ce-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>The Midwest United States.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb61f6cf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>The Southwest United States.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb61f6d0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>The Western United States.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb61f6d1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">“(F) </num><content>Alaska, Hawaii, United States territories, and areas outside the United States.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb61f6d2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1113/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appointment and Career Development</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Such section is further amended—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb61f6d3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1113/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (d)(3)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb61f6d4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1113/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>assigned</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>appointed</quotedText>”; and<page identifier="/us/stat/137/431">137 STAT. 431</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb61f6d5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1113/b/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>assignment</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>appointment</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb61f6d6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1113/b/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> subsections (e) and (f) to read as follows:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb6244f7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appointment</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6244f8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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 individual who participates in the fellows program shall be appointed into an excepted service position in the Department.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6244f9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Position requirements</inline>.—</heading><content>Each year, the head of each Department of Defense Component shall submit to the Secretary of Defense placement opportunities for participants in the fellows program. Such placement opportunities shall provide for leadership development and potential commencement of a career track toward a position of senior leadership in the Department. The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the heads of Department of Defense Components, shall establish qualification requirements for the appointment of participants under paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb626c0a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appointment to positions</inline>.—</heading><content>Each year, the Secretary of Defense shall appoint participants in the fellows program to positions in the Department of Defense Components. In making such appointments, the Secretary shall seek to best match the qualifications and skills of the participants with the requirements for positions available for appointment.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb626c0b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Term</inline>.—</heading><content>The term of each appointment under the fellows program shall be one year with the option to extend the appointment up to one additional year.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb626c0c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Grade</inline>.—</heading><content>An individual appointed to a position under the fellows program shall be appointed at a level between GS–10 and GS–12 of the General Schedule based on the directly-related qualifications, skills, and professional experience of the individual.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb626c0d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Education loan repayment</inline>.—</heading><content>To the extent that funds are provided in advance in appropriations Acts, the Secretary of Defense may repay a loan of a participant in the fellows program if the loan is described by subparagraph (A), (B), or (C) of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s16301/a/1">section 16301(a)(1) of title 10, United States Code</ref>. Any repayment of a loan under this paragraph may require a minimum service agreement, as determined by the Secretary.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb626c0e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">“(7) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Department of defense component defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this subsection, the term ‘<term>Department of Defense Component</term>’ means a Department of Defense Component, as set forth in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s111">section 111 of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb626c0f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">“(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Career Development</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb626c10-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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 ensure that participants in the fellows program—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb626c11-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>receive career development opportunities and support appropriate for the commencement of a career track within the Department leading toward a future position of senior leadership within the Department, including ongoing mentorship support through appropriate personnel from entities within the Department; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb626c12-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>are provided appropriate employment opportunities for competitive and excepted service positions in the Department upon successful completion of the fellows program.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/432">137 STAT. 432</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb626c13-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb626c14-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Web posting.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Publication of selection</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall publish, on an Internet website of the Department available to the public, the names of the individuals selected to participate in the fellows program.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e48501" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1114" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1114">SEC. 1114. </num><heading>INCLUDING MILITARY SERVICE IN DETERMINING FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ELIGIBILITY FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYEES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb62e145-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1114/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Title 5</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s6381/1/B">Section 6381(1)(B) of title 5, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="ydb62e146-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>has completed at least 12 months of service—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb62e147-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>as an employee (as that term is defined in section 2105) of the Government of the United States, including service with the United States Postal Service, the Postal Regulatory Commission, and a nonappropriated fund instrumentality as described in section 2105(c); or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb62e148-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>which qualifies as honorable active service in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, or Marine Corps of the United States;”</content></clause> </subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb62e149-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1114/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb62e14a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t29/s2611">29 USC 2611 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">FMLA</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb62e14b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1114/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>A covered employee who has completed 12 months of service which qualifies as honorable active service in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, or Marine Corps of the United States shall be deemed to have met the service requirement in section 101(1)(A) of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, notwithstanding the requirements of such section 101(1)(A).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb62e14c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1114/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">Covered employee defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this subsection, the term “<term>covered employee</term>”—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb62e14d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1114/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>includes—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb62e14e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1114/b/2/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>any Federal employee eligible for family and medical leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 based on their status as such an employee;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb62e14f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1114/b/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>any Federal employee covered by the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 eligible for family and medical leave by operation of section 202 of such Act;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb62e150-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1114/b/2/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>any Federal employee of the Executive Office of the President eligible for family and medical leave by operation of <ref href="/us/usc/t3/s412">section 412 of title 3, United States Code</ref>; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb62e151-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1114/b/2/A/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>any non-judicial employee of the District of Columbia courts and any employee of the District of Columbia Public Defender Service; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb62e152-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1114/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>does not include any member of the Commissioned Corps of the Public Health Service or the Commissioned Corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb62e153-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1114/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb62e154-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb62e155-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s7425">38 USC 7425 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Department of Veterans Affairs</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall modify the family and medical leave program provided by operation of <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s7425/c">section 7425(c) of title 38, United States Code</ref>, to conform with the requirements of the amendment made by subsection (a) with respect to military service in <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s6381/1/B/ii">section 6381(1)(B)(ii) of title 5, United States Code</ref>, as added by such subsection.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/433">137 STAT. 433</page></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e48628" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1115" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1115">SEC. 1115. </num><heading>EXCEPTION TO LIMITATION ON NUMBER OF SENIOR EXECUTIVE SERVICE POSITIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdb630866-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1109(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/130/2449">130 Stat. 2449</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s3133">5 U.S.C. 3133 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="ydb630867-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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 limitation under this subsection shall not apply to positions described in this subsection that are fully funded through amounts appropriated to an agency other than the Department of Defense.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></section> <section id="d28342e48663" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1116" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1116">SEC. 1116. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FOR POST-SECONDARY STUDENTS AND RECENT GRADUATES.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1106(d) 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> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>September 30, 2025</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>September 30, 2030</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d28342e48682" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1117" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1117">SEC. 1117. </num><heading>AUTHORITY TO EMPLOY CIVILIAN FACULTY MEMBERS AT SPACE FORCE SCHOOLS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb635688-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1117/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/s9371">Section 9371 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb635689-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1117/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="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><b>and Space Delta 13</b></quotedText>” after “<quotedText><b>Air University</b></quotedText>”</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb63568a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1117/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (a), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or of the Space Delta 13</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>Air University</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb63568b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1117/a/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="ydb63568c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1117/a/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraphs (1), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or of the Space Delta 13</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>Air University</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb63568d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1117/a/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or of the Space Delta 13</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>Air University</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb63568e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1117/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 947 of such title<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb63568f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">10 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb635690-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 9371.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item relating to section 9371 and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“9371. </designator> <label>Air University and Space Delta 13: civilian faculty members.”.</label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e48781" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1118" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1118">SEC. 1118. </num><heading>REPORT AND SUNSET RELATING TO INAPPLICABILITY OF CERTIFICATION OF EXECUTIVE QUALIFICATIONS BY QUALIFICATION REVIEW BOARDS OF OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdb63a4b1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1109 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/usc/t5/s3393">5 U.S.C. 3393 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb63a4b2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1118/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (d)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb63a4b3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1118/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (1), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>paragraph (3)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>paragraph (4)</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb63a4b4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1118/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (2), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>paragraph (3)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>paragraph (4)</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb63a4b5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1118/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraph (3) as paragraph (4); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb63a4b6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1118/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after paragraph (2) the following new paragraph (3):<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="ydb63cbc7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb63cbc8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Additional report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than December 1, 2024, the Secretary shall submit to the committees of Congress specified in paragraph (4) and the Comptroller General of the <page identifier="/us/stat/137/434">137 STAT. 434</page> United States a report on the use of the authority provided in this section. The report shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb63cbc9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb63cbca-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>The number and type of appointments made under this section between August 13, 2018, and the date of the report.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb63cbcb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb63cbcc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Data.</p></sidenote><content>Data on and an assessment of whether appointments under the authority in this section reduced the time to hire when compared with the time to hire under the review system of the Office of Personnel Management in use as of the date of the report.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb63cbcd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>An assessment of the utility of the appointment authority and process under this section.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb63cbce-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>An assessment of whether the appointments made under this section resulted in higher quality new executives for the Senior Executive Service of the Department when compared with the executives produced in the Department under the review system in use between August 13, 2013, and August 13, 2018.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb63cbcf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb63cbd0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb63cbd1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>Any recommendation for the improvement of the selection and qualification process for the Senior Executive Service of the Department that the Secretary considers necessary in order to attract and hire highly qualified candidates for service in that Senior Executive Service.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb63cbd2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1118/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (e), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>August 13, 2023</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>September 30, 2025</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e48908" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1119" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1119">SEC. 1119. </num><heading>EXPANSION OF NONCOMPETITIVE APPOINTMENT ELIGIBILITY TO SPOUSES OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CIVILIANS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb648f23-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1119/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/t5/s3330d">Section 3330d of title 5, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb648f24-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1119/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="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><b>and Department of Defense civilian</b></quotedText>” after “<quotedText><b>military</b></quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb648f25-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1119/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (a), by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydb648f26-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb648f27-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Definition.</p></sidenote><content>The term ‘<term>spouse of an employee of the Department of Defense</term>’ means an individual who is married to an employee of the Department of Defense who is transferred in the interest of the Government from one official station within the Department to another within the Department (that is outside of normal commuting distance) for permanent duty.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb648f28-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1119/a/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="ydb648f29-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1119/a/3/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>or</quotedText>” at the end;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb648f2a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1119/a/3/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> the period at the end and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>; or</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb648f2b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1119/a/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:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="ydb648f2c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>a spouse of an employee of the Department of Defense.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb648f2d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1119/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/ch33/schI">subchapter I of chapter 33 of title 5, United States Code</ref>,<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb648f2e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">5 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb648f2f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 3301.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item relating to section 3330d and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“3330d. </designator> <label>Appointment of military and Department of Defense civilian spouses.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb648f30-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1119/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb648f31-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s3330d">5 USC 3330d note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">OPM Limitation and Reports</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb648f32-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1119/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Relocating spouses</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>With respect to the noncompetitive appointment of a relocating spouse of an employee of the Department of Defense under paragraph (3) of section <page identifier="/us/stat/137/435">137 STAT. 435</page> 3330d(b) of <ref href="/us/usc/t5">title 5, United States Code</ref>, as added by subsection (a), the Director of the Office of Personnel Management shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb648f33-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1119/c/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>monitor the number of those appointments;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb648f34-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1119/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="xdb648f35-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Requirement.</p></sidenote><content>require the head of each agency with the authority to make those appointments under that provision to submit to the Director an annual report on those appointments, including information on the number of individuals so appointed, the types of positions filled, and the effectiveness of the authority for those appointments; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb648f36-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1119/c/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, submit, to the Committees on Armed Services and Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate and the Committees on Armed Services and Oversight and Accountability of the House of Representatives, a report on the use and effectiveness of the authority described in subparagraph (B).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb64b647-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1119/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Non-relocating spouses</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>With respect to the noncompetitive appointment of a spouse of an employee of the Department of Defense other than a relocating spouse described in paragraph (1), the Director of the Office of Personnel Management—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb64b648-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1119/c/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>shall treat the spouse as a relocating spouse under paragraph (1); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb64b649-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1119/c/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>may limit the number of those appointments.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb64b64a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1119/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb64b64b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s3330d">5 USC 3330d note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Sunset</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Effective on December 31, 2028—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb64b64c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1119/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the authority provided by this section, and the amendments made by this section, shall expire; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb64b64d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1119/d/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the provisions of <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s3330d">section 3330d of title 5, United States Code</ref>, amended or <amendingAction type="repeal">repealed</amendingAction> by this section are restored or revived as if this section had not been enacted.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e49139" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1120" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1120">SEC. 1120. </num><heading>ELIMINATION OF GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE REVIEW REQUIREMENT RELATING TO DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PERSONNEL AUTHORITIES.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdb64b64e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s9902/h">Section 9902(h) of title 5, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb64b64f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1120/1" 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>and the Comptroller General,</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb64b650-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1120/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> paragraph (2); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb64b651-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXI/s1120/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraph (3) as paragraph (2).</content></paragraph> </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>Modification of support of special operations for irregular warfare.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1202. </designator> <label>Modification of combatant commander initiative fund.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1203. </designator> <label>Increase in small-scale construction limit and modification of authority to build capacity.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1204. </designator> <label>Modifications to security cooperation workforce development program and establishment of defense security cooperation university.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1205. </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. 1206. </designator> <label>Extension of cross-servicing agreements for loan of personnel protection and personnel survivability equipment in coalition operations.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1207. </designator> <label>Modification of authority to provide support to certain governments for border security operations.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1208. </designator> <label>Extension of legal institutional capacity building initiative for foreign defense institutions.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/436">137 STAT. 436</page></label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1209. </designator> <label>Report on ex gratia payments.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1210. </designator> <label>Authority to provide mission training through distributed simulation.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1211. </designator> <label>Requirement for military exercises.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle B—</designator> <label>Matters Relating to Other Authorities of the Department of Defense</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1221. </designator> <label>Modification of authority for expenditure of funds for clandestine activities that support operational preparation of the environment and non-conventional assisted recovery capabilities.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1222. </designator> <label>Modification to the American, British, Canadian, and Australian armies’ program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1223. </designator> <label>First modification of initiative to support protection of national security academic researchers from undue influence and other security threats.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1224. </designator> <label>Second modification of initiative to support protection of national security academic researchers from undue influence and other security threats.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1225. </designator> <label>Extension of authority for 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. 1226. </designator> <label>Modification of Defense Operational Resilience International Cooperation Pilot Program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1227. </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. 1228. </designator> <label>Limitation on availability of funds for International Security Cooperation Program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1229. </designator> <label>Protection and legal preparedness for members of the Armed Forces abroad.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1230. </designator> <label>Report on hostilities involving United States Armed Forces.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1231. </designator> <label>Congressional notification regarding the Global Engagement Center.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle C—</designator> <label>Matters Relating to Ukraine, Russia, and NATO</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1241. </designator> <label>Extension of Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1242. </designator> <label>Extension and modification of certain temporary authorizations related to munitions replacement.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1243. </designator> <label>Report relating to allied and partner support to Ukraine.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1244. </designator> <label>Extension of prohibition on availability of funds relating to sovereignty of the Russian Federation over internationally recognized territory of Ukraine.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1245. </designator> <label>Study and report on lessons learned regarding information operations and deterrence.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1246. </designator> <label>Prohibition on New START treaty information sharing.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1247. </designator> <label>Black Sea security and development strategy.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1248. </designator> <label>Revival of authority for participation of NATO naval personnel in submarine safety programs.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1249. </designator> <label>Extension and modification of training for Eastern European national security forces in the course of multilateral exercises.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1250. </designator> <label>U.S. basing, training, and exercises in North Atlantic Treaty Organization member countries.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1250A. </designator> <label>Limitation on withdrawal from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1250B. </designator> <label>Oversight of programs and operations funded with amounts appropriated by the United States for Ukraine.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle D—</designator> <label>Matters Relating to Israel</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1251. </designator> <label>Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training Program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1252. </designator> <label>Extension of United States-Israel anti-tunnel cooperation.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1253. </designator> <label>Improvements relating to United States-Israel cooperation to counter unmanned aerial systems.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1254. </designator> <label>Modification of authority for cooperation on directed energy capabilities.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1255. </designator> <label>Ensuring peace through strength in Israel.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1256. </designator> <label>Assistance to Israel for aerial refueling.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1257. </designator> <label>Rules governing transfer of aerial refueling tankers to Israel.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1258. </designator> <label>Report.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle E—</designator> <label>Matters Relating to Syria, Iraq, Iran, and Afghanistan</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1261. </designator> <label>Middle East integrated maritime domain awareness and interdiction capability.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1262. </designator> <label>Modification of establishment of coordinator for detained ISIS members and relevant populations in Syria.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1263. </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. 1264. </designator> <label>Extension and modification of authority to provide assistance to vetted Syrian groups and individuals.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/437">137 STAT. 437</page></label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1265. </designator> <label>Extension 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. 1266. </designator> <label>Plan of action to equip and train Iraqi security forces and Kurdish Peshmerga forces.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1267. </designator> <label>Prohibition on transfers to the Badr Organization.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1268. </designator> <label>Extension and modification of annual report on military power of Iran.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1269. </designator> <label>Modification and update to report on military capabilities of Iran and related activities.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1270. </designator> <label>Prohibition on funds to Iran.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1271. </designator> <label>Prohibition on transporting currency to the Taliban and the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1272. </designator> <label>Prohibition on funding for the Taliban.</label> </referenceItem></toc> <subtitle id="d28342e49489" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stA" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Assistance and Training</heading> <section id="d28342e49494" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stA/s1201" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1201">SEC. 1201. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF SUPPORT OF SPECIAL OPERATIONS FOR IRREGULAR WARFARE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb65eed2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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/ch3">Chapter 3 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after section 127c the following:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydb672753-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658164"><num class="fontsize12" value="127d">“§ 127d.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb674e64-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s127d">10 USC 127d</ref>.</p></sidenote> Support of special operations for irregular warfare</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb674e65-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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 may, with the concurrence of the relevant Chief of Mission, expend up to $20,000,000 during any fiscal year to provide support to foreign forces, irregular forces, groups, or individuals engaged in supporting or facilitating ongoing and authorized irregular warfare operations by United States Special Operations Forces.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb674e66-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Funds</inline>.—</heading><content>Funds for support under this section in a fiscal year shall be derived from amounts authorized to be appropriated for that fiscal year for the Department of Defense for operation and maintenance.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb674e67-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Procedures</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb674e68-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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 authority in this section shall be exercised in accordance with such procedures as the Secretary shall establish for purposes of this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb674e69-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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 procedures required under paragraph (1) shall establish, at a minimum, the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb674e6a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>Policy guidance for the execution of, and constraints within, activities under the authority in this section.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb674e6b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>The processes through which activities under the authority in this section are to be developed, validated, and coordinated, as appropriate, with relevant entities of the United States Government.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb674e6c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>The processes through which legal reviews and determinations are made to comply with the authority in this section and ensure that the exercise of such authority is consistent with the national security of the United States.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb674e6d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>The processes to ensure, to the extent practicable, that before a decision to provide support is made, the recipients of support do not pose a counterintelligence or force protection threat and have not engaged in gross violations of human rights.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb674e6e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><chapeau>The processes by which the Department shall keep the congressional defense committees fully and currently informed of—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb674e6f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>the requirements for the use of the authority in this section; and<page identifier="/us/stat/137/438">137 STAT. 438</page></content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb674e70-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>activities conducted under such authority.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb674e71-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notice to congress on procedures and material modifications</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall notify the congressional defense committees of the procedures established pursuant to this section before any exercise of the authority in this section, and shall notify such committee of any material modification of the procedures.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb674e72-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Construction of Authority</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Nothing in this section shall be construed to constitute a specific statutory authorization for any of the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb674e73-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>The conduct of a covert action, as such term is defined in section 503(e) of the National Security Act of 1947 (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s3093/e">50 U.S.C. 3093(e)</ref>).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb674e74-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>The introduction of United States Armed Forces (including as such term is defined in section 8(c) of the War Powers Resolution ( <ref href="/us/usc/t50/s1547/c">50 U.S.C. 1547(c)</ref>)) into hostilities or into situations wherein hostilities are clearly indicated by the circumstances.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb674e75-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>The provision of support to regular forces, irregular forces, groups, or individuals for the conduct of operations that United States Special Operations Forces are not otherwise legally authorized to conduct themselves.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb674e76-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>The conduct or support of activities, directly or indirectly, that are inconsistent with the laws of armed conflict.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb674e77-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Delegation</inline>.—</heading><content>The authority of the Secretary to make funds available under this section for support of a military operation may not be delegated.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb674e78-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">“(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Programmatic and Policy Oversight</inline>.—</heading><content>The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict shall have primary programmatic and policy oversight within the Office of the Secretary of Defense of support to irregular warfare activities authorized by this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb674e79-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">“(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notification</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb674e7a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb674e7b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 15 days before exercising the authority in this section to make funds available to initiate support of an ongoing and authorized operation or changing the scope or funding level of any support under this section for such an operation by $500,000 or an amount equal to 10 percent of such funding level (whichever is less), the Secretary shall notify the congressional defense committees of the use of such authority with respect to such operation. Any such notification shall be in writing.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb674e7c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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>A notification required by this subsection shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb674e7d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>The type of support to be provided to United States Special Operations Forces, and a description of the ongoing and authorized operation to be supported.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb674e7e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>A description of the foreign forces, irregular forces, groups, or individuals engaged in supporting or facilitating the ongoing and authorized operation that is to be the recipient of funds.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb674e7f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>The type of support to be provided to the recipient of the funds, and a description of the end-use monitoring to be used in connection with the use of the funds.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb674e80-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>The amount obligated under the authority to provide support.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/439">137 STAT. 439</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb674e81-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>The duration for which the support is expected to be provided, and an identification of the timeframe in which the provision of support will be reviewed by the commander of the applicable combatant command for a determination with respect to the necessity of continuing such support.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb674e82-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">“(F) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb674e83-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><chapeau>The determination of the Secretary that the provision of support does not constitute any of the following:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb674e84-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>An introduction of United States Armed Forces (including as such term is defined in section 8(c) of the War Powers Resolution (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s1547/c">50 U.S.C. 1547(c)</ref>)) into hostilities, or into situations where hostilities are clearly indicated by the circumstances, without specific statutory authorization within the meaning of section 5(b) of such Resolution (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s1544/b">50 U.S.C. 1544(b)</ref>).</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb674e85-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>A covert action, as such term is defined in section 503(e) of the National Security Act of 1947 (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s3093/e">50 U.S.C. 3093(e)</ref>).</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb674e86-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>An authorization for the provision of support to regular forces, irregular forces, groups, or individuals for the conduct of operations that United States Special Operations Forces are not otherwise legally authorized to conduct themselves.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb674e87-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>The conduct or support of activities, directly or indirectly, that are inconsistent with the laws of armed conflict.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb674e88-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="h">“(h) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notification of Suspension or Termination of Support</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb674e89-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb674e8a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 48 hours after suspending or terminating support to any foreign force, irregular force, group, or individual provided pursuant to the authority in this section, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a written notice of such suspension or termination.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb674e8b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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 written notice required by paragraph (1) shall include each of the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb674e8c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>A description of the reasons for the suspension or termination of such support.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb674e8d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>A description of any effect on regional, theater, or global campaign plan objectives anticipated to result from such suspension or termination.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb674e8e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb674e8f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p></sidenote><content>A plan for such suspension or termination, and, in the case of support that is planned to be transitioned to any other program of the Department of Defense or to a program of any other Federal department or agency, a detailed description of the transition plan, including the resources, equipment, capabilities, and personnel associated with such plan.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb674e90-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Biannual Reports</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb674e91-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report on preceding fiscal year</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 120 days after the close of each fiscal year in which subsection (a) is in effect, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the support provided under this section during the preceding fiscal year.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb674e92-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report on current calendar year</inline>.—</heading><content> Not later than 180 days after the submittal of each report required by paragraph (1), the Secretary shall submit to the congressional <page identifier="/us/stat/137/440">137 STAT. 440</page> defense committees a report on the support provided under this section during the first half of the fiscal year in which the report under this paragraph is submitted.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb674e93-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each report required by this subsection shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb674e94-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb674e95-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Summary.</p></sidenote><content>A summary of the ongoing irregular warfare operations, and associated authorized campaign plans, being conducted by United States Special Operations Forces that were supported or facilitated by foreign forces, irregular forces, groups, or individuals for which support was provided under this section during the period covered by such report.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb674e96-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>A description of the support or facilitation provided by such foreign forces, irregular forces, groups, or individuals to United States Special Operations Forces during such period.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb674e97-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>The type of recipients that were provided support under this section during such period, identified by authorized category (foreign forces, irregular forces, groups, or individuals).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb674e98-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>A detailed description of the support provided to the recipients under this section during such period.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb674e99-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>The total amount obligated for support under this section during such period, including budget details.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb674e9a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">“(F) </num><content>The intended duration of support provided under this section during such period.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb674e9b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">“(G) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb674e9c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of value of the support provided under this section during such period, including a summary of significant activities undertaken by foreign forces, irregular forces, groups, or individuals to support irregular warfare operations by United States Special Operations Forces.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb674e9d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">“(H) </num><content>The total amount obligated for support under this section in prior fiscal years.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb674e9e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="j">“(j) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Quarterly Briefings</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb674e9f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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 less frequently than quarterly, the Secretary shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the use of the authority provided by this section, and other matters relating to irregular warfare, with the primary purposes of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb674ea0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>keeping the congressional defense committees fully and currently informed of irregular warfare requirements and activities, including emerging combatant commands requirements; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb674ea1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>consulting with the congressional defense committees regarding such matters.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb674ea2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb674ea3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Overview.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each briefing required by paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb674ea4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb674ea5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Update.</p></sidenote><content>An update on irregular warfare activities within each geographic combatant command and a description of the manner in which such activities support the respective theater campaign plan and the National Defense Strategy.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb674ea6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>An overview of relevant authorities and legal issues, including limitations.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb674ea7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>An overview of irregular warfare-related interagency activities and initiatives.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/441">137 STAT. 441</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6774b8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>A description of emerging combatant command requirements for the use of the authority provided by this section.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb6774b9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="k">“(k) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Irregular Warfare Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to subsection (d), in this section, the term ‘<term>irregular warfare</term>’ means Department of Defense activities not involving armed conflict that support predetermined United States policy and military objectives conducted by, with, and through regular forces, irregular forces, groups, and individuals.”</content></subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb6774ba-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb6774bb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s121">10 USC 121</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after the item relating to section 127c the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“127d. </designator> <label>Support of special operations for irregular warfare.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb6774bc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stA/s1201/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</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 1202 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb6774bd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/stat/131/1639">131 Stat. 1639</ref>.</p></sidenote> is <amendingAction type="repeal">repealed</amendingAction>.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e50034" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stA/s1202" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1202">SEC. 1202. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF COMBATANT COMMANDER INITIATIVE FUND.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb679bce-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stA/s1202/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/s166a">Section 166a of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb67c2df-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stA/s1202/a/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:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydb67c2e0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="11">“(11) </num><content>Incremental expenses (as such term is defined in section 301(5) of this title) related to security cooperation programs and activities of the Department of Defense (as such term is defined in section 301(7) of this title).”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb67c2e1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stA/s1202/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="ydb67c2e2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stA/s1202/a/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;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb67c2e3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stA/s1202/a/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="ydb67c2e4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stA/s1202/a/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:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="ydb67c2e5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>incremental expenses related to security cooperation programs and activities of the Department of Defense, as authorized by subsection (b)(11), for United States Africa Command and United States Southern Command.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb67c2e6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stA/s1202/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>Funds are authorized to be appropriated to the Combatant Commander Initiative Fund for fiscal year 2024, as specified in section 4301 of this Act, to carry out the activities authorized by paragraphs (7), (8), and (11) (as added by subsection (a)(1)) of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s166a/b">section 166a(b) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, for United States Africa Command and United States Southern Command.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e50125" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stA/s1203" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1203">SEC. 1203. </num><heading>INCREASE IN SMALL-SCALE CONSTRUCTION LIMIT AND MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO BUILD CAPACITY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb681107-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stA/s1203/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definition of Small-scale Construction</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s301/8">Section 301(8) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$1,500,000</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$2,000,000</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb681108-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stA/s1203/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Equipment Disposition</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s333">Section 333 of title 10, 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="ydb683819-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="h">“(h) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Equipment Disposition; Notice and Wait</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb68381a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense may treat as stocks of the Department of Defense—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb68381b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>equipment procured to carry out a program pursuant to subsection (a) that has not yet been transferred to a foreign country and is no longer needed to support such program or any other program carried out pursuant to such subsection; and<page identifier="/us/stat/137/442">137 STAT. 442</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb68381c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>equipment that has been transferred to a foreign country to carry out a program pursuant to subsection (a) and is returned by the foreign country to the United States.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb68381d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb68381e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notice and wait</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 15 days before initiating activities under a program under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a written and electronic notice of the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb68381f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>The foreign country, and specific unit, whose capacity was intended to be built under the program, and the amount, type, and purpose of the equipment that was to be provided.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb683820-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>An explanation why the equipment is no longer needed to support such program or another program carried out pursuant to such subsection.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb683821-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stA/s1203/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">International Agreements</inline>.—</heading><content>Such section is further amended by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb688642-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">International Agreements</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb688643-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, may—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb688644-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>allow a foreign country to provide sole-source direction for assistance in support of a program carried out pursuant to subsection (a); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb688645-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>enter into an agreement with a foreign country to provide such sole-source direction.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb688646-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb688647-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notification</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 72 hours after the Secretary of Defense enters into an agreement under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a written notification that includes the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb688648-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>A description of the parameters of the agreement, including types of support, objectives, and duration of support and cooperation under the agreement.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb688649-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>A description and justification of any anticipated use of sole-source direction pursuant to such agreement.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb68864a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb68864b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><chapeau>An assessment of the extent to which the equipment to be provided under the agreement—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb68864c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>responds to the needs of the foreign country; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb68864d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>can be sustained by the foreign country.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb68864e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb68864f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>A determination as to whether the anticipated costs to be incurred under the agreement are fair and reasonable.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb688650-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb688651-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Certification.</p></sidenote><content>A certification that the agreement is in the national security interests of the United States.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb688652-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">“(F) </num><content>Any other matter relating to the agreement, as determined by the Secretary of Defense.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e50323" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stA/s1204" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1204">SEC. 1204. </num><heading>MODIFICATIONS TO SECURITY COOPERATION WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AND ESTABLISHMENT OF DEFENSE SECURITY COOPERATION UNIVERSITY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb6997c3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stA/s1204/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Modifications to Program</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s384">Section 384 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6997c4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stA/s1204/a/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="ydb69bed5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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 Program shall consist of elements relating to the development and management of the security cooperation workforce for the purposes specified in subsection (b), including the following elements on training, certification, assignment, career <page identifier="/us/stat/137/443">137 STAT. 443</page> development, and tracking of personnel of the security cooperation workforce:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb69bed6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>Establishment of a comprehensive system to track and account for all Department of Defense personnel in the security cooperation workforce, using systems of record in the military departments, the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the combatant commands, Defense Agencies, Department of Defense Field Activities, and the National Guard.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb69bed7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>Establishment of a management information system, pursuant to regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense, acting through the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy and the Director of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency, to ensure that all organizations and elements of the Department provide standardized information and data to the Secretary on persons serving in security cooperation positions. Such management information system shall, at a minimum, provide for the collection and retention of information concerning the qualification, assignments, and tenure of persons in the security cooperation workforce.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb69bed8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>Implementation and management of the security cooperation human capital initiative under subsection (e).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb69bed9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><chapeau>Establishment of a defense security cooperation service, pursuant to regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense, acting through the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy and the Director of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency, to ensure that security cooperation organizations of the United States located at overseas missions possess the requisite personnel, and that such personnel possess the skills needed, to properly perform their missions, which shall include—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb69beda-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>members of the armed forces and civilians assigned to security cooperation organizations of United States missions overseas who are performing security cooperation functions, regardless of funding source; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb69bedb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>personnel of the Department of Defense performing functions in furtherance of section 515 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (<ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2321i">22 U.S.C. 2321i</ref>).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb69bedc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>Such other elements as the Secretary of Defense determines appropriate.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb69e5ed-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stA/s1204/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="ydb6a0cfe-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Management</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6a0cff-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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 Program shall be managed by the Director of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6a0d00-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Managing entity</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6a0d01-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Designation</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense, acting through the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy and the Director of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency, shall designate the Defense Security Cooperation University to serve as the lead entity for managing the implementation of the Program.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6a0d02-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Duties</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Defense Security Cooperation University shall carry out the management and implementation of the Program, consistent with objectives formulated by the Secretary of Defense, which shall include the following:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb6a0d03-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>Providing for comprehensive tracking of and accounting for all Department of Defense employees engaged in the security cooperation enterprise.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/444">137 STAT. 444</page></content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb6a0d04-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>Providing training requirements specified at the requisite proficiency levels for each position.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6a0d05-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb6a0d06-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reporting</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that, not less frequently than semi-annually, each military department, the Office of the Secretary of Defense, and each combatant command, Defense Agency, Department of Defense Field Activity, and unit of the National Guard submits to the Defense Security Cooperation University a formal manpower document as determined by the Director of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency that—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb6a0d07-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb6a0d08-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">List.</p></sidenote><content>lists each position in the security cooperation workforce of the organization concerned as determined by the Director of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb6a0d09-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>uniquely codes every position within component manpower systems for the security cooperation workforce for the management and career development of the security cooperation workforce, as determined by the Director of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6a0d0a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Security cooperation workforce management information system</inline>.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb6a0d0b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Regulations.</p></sidenote>—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense, acting through the Director of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency, shall prescribe regulations to ensure that each military department, the Office of the Secretary of Defense, and each combatant command, Defense Agency, Department of Defense Field Activity, and unit of the National Guard provides standardized information and data to the Secretary on persons serving in positions within the security cooperation workforce.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6a0d0c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stA/s1204/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 (e) to read as follows:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb6a5b2d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Security Cooperation Human Capital Initiative</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6a5b2e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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 implement a security cooperation human capital initiative within the Defense Security Cooperation University to identify, account for, and manage the career progression of personnel in the security cooperation workforce.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6a5b2f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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 security cooperation human capital initiative shall do the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6a5b30-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>Provide direction to the Department of Defense on the establishment of professional career paths for the personnel of the security cooperation workforce, addressing training and education standards, promotion opportunities and requirements, retention policies, and scope of workforce demands.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6a5b31-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>Provide for a mechanism to identify and define training and certification requirements for security cooperation positions in the Department and a means to track workforce skills and certifications.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6a8242-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>Provide for a mechanism to establish a program of professional certification in Department of Defense security cooperation for personnel of the security cooperation workforce in different career tracks and levels of competency based on requisite training and experience.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6a8243-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb6a8244-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Requirements.</p></sidenote><content>Establish requirements for training and professional development associated with each level of certification provided for under subparagraph (C).<page identifier="/us/stat/137/445">137 STAT. 445</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6a8245-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>Provide for a mechanism for assigning appropriately certified personnel of the security cooperation workforce to assignments associated with key positions in connection with security cooperation programs and activities.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6a8246-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">“(F) </num><content>Identify the appropriate composition of career and temporary personnel necessary to constitute the security cooperation workforce.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6a8247-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">“(G) </num><content>Identify specific positions throughout the security cooperation workforce to be managed and assigned through the Program.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6a8248-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">“(H) </num><content>Identify career paths that provide a competency-based road map for security cooperation employees to aid in their career planning and professional development.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6a8249-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>Develop a competency-based approach to the security cooperation workforce that enables components of the Department of Defense to incorporate competencies in recruitment and retention tools such as job analysis, position descriptions, vacancy announcements, selection assessment questionnaires, and employee training and development plans.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6a824a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="J">“(J) </num><content>Align with the Department of Defense and Defense Security Cooperation Agency strategic planning, budget process, performance management goals, and metrics to ensure the appropriate workforce mix and skill sets to accomplish the security cooperation mission.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6a824b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="K">“(K) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb6a824c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>Include assessment measures intended to assess progress in implementing the security cooperation workforce using results-oriented performance measures.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6a824d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stA/s1204/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>in subsection (h)(6), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>guidance issued under subsection (e)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>security cooperation human capital initiative under subsection (e)</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6a824e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stA/s1204/a/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsections (f) through (h) (as amended) as subsections (h) through (j), respectively;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6a824f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stA/s1204/a/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subsection (e) the following new subsections:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb6af780-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">“(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Foreign Military Sales Center of Excellence</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6af781-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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 direct an educational institution of the Department of Defense with the requisite expertise in foreign military sales and in education, training, research, and analysis of the security cooperation workforce within the Department of Defense to serve as a Foreign Military Sales Center of Excellence to improve the training and education of personnel engaged in foreign military sales planning and execution.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6af782-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Objectives</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The objectives of the Foreign Military Sales Center of Excellence shall include—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6af783-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>conducting research on and promoting best practices for ensuring that foreign military sales are timely and effective; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6af784-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>enhancing existing curricula for the purpose of ensuring that the foreign military sales workforce is fully trained and prepared to execute the foreign military sales program.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb6af785-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">“(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Defense Security Cooperation University</inline>.—</heading><page identifier="/us/stat/137/446">137 STAT. 446</page> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6af786-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Charter</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall develop and promulgate a charter for the operation of the Defense Security Cooperation University.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6af787-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Mission</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The charter required by paragraph (1) shall set forth the mission, and associated structures and organizations, of the Defense Security Cooperation University, which shall include—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6af788-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>management and implementation of international military training and education security cooperation programs and authorities executed by the Department of Defense;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6af789-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>management and provision of institutional capacity-building services executed by the Department of Defense; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6af78a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>advancement of the profession of security cooperation through research, data collection, analysis, publication, and learning.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6af78b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Cooperative research and development arrangements</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6af78c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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 engaging in research and development projects pursuant to subsection (a) of section 4001 of this title by a contract, cooperative agreement, or grant pursuant to subsection (b)(1) of such section, the Secretary of Defense may enter into such contract or cooperative agreement, or award such grant, through the Defense Security Cooperation University.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6af78d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Treatment as government-operated federal laboratory</inline>.—</heading><content>The Defense Security Cooperation University shall be considered a Government-operated Federal laboratory for purposes of section 12 of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (<ref href="/us/usc/t15/s3710a">15 U.S.C. 3710a</ref>).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6af78e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Acceptance of research grants</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6af78f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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, through the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, may authorize the President of the Defense Security Cooperation University to accept qualifying research grants. Any such grant may only be accepted if the work under the grant is to be carried out by a professor or instructor of the Defense Security Cooperation University for a scientific, literary, or educational purpose.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6af790-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Qualifying grants</inline>.—</heading><content>A qualifying research grant under this paragraph is a grant that is awarded on a competitive basis by an entity described in subparagraph (C) for a research project with a scientific, literary, or educational purpose.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6af791-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Entities from which grants may be accepted</inline>.—</heading><content>A grant may be accepted under this paragraph only from a corporation, fund, foundation, educational institution, or similar entity that is organized and operated primarily for scientific, literary, or educational purposes.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6af792-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Administration of grant funds</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency shall establish an account for administering funds received as research grants under this section. The President of the Defense Security Cooperation University shall use the funds in the account in accordance with applicable provisions of <page identifier="/us/stat/137/447">137 STAT. 447</page> the regulations and the terms and condition of the grants received.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6af793-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Related expenses</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to such limitations as may be provided in appropriations Acts, appropriations available for the Defense Security Cooperation University may be used to pay expenses incurred by the Defense Security Cooperation University in applying for, and otherwise pursuing, the award of qualifying research grants.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6af794-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">“(F) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense, through the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, shall prescribe regulations for the administration of this subsection.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6af795-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stA/s1204/a/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsections:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb6b6cc6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="k">“(k) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report on Security Cooperation Workforce</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6b6cc7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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 2 years after the date of the enactment of this subsection, and not less frequently than once every 2 years thereafter, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the Department of Defense security cooperation workforce.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6b6cc8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6b6cc9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>identify current and projected security cooperation workforce manpower requirements, including expeditionary requirements within the context of total force planning, needed to meet the security cooperation mission;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6b6cca-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>identify critical skill gaps (such as recruitment in the existing or projected workforce) and development of strategies to manage the security cooperation workforce to address those gaps;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6b6ccb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>address development, validation, implementation, and assessment of security cooperation workforce and Department-wide competencies for security cooperation and associated occupational series using the Department taxonomy;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6b6ccc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>produce a comparison between competency proficiency levels against target proficiency levels at enterprise and individual levels to identify competency gaps and gap closure strategies, for competencies needed at the time of the report and in the future;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6b6ccd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>identify any exceptions and waivers granted with respect to the application of qualification, assignment, and tenure policies, procedures, and practices to persons, billets or positions;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6b6cce-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">“(F) </num><content>indicate relative promotion rates for security cooperation workforce personnel;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6b6ccf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">“(G) </num><chapeau>identify the funds requested or allocated for the Department of Defense security cooperation workforce and address whether such funds are sufficient to—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb6b6cd0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>address the critical skill gaps identified pursuant to subparagraph (B); and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb6b6cd1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>provide incentives to recruit and retain high-quality personnel in the security cooperation workforce; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6b6cd2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">“(H) </num><content>include any other matters the Secretary of Defense determines appropriate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb6b6cd3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="l">“(l) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Comptroller General Evaluation</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6b6cd4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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 an independent evaluation of the actions <page identifier="/us/stat/137/448">137 STAT. 448</page> taken by the Secretary of Defense to carry out the requirements of this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6b6cd5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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 2 years after the date of the enactment of this subsection, the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a report on the evaluation conducted under paragraph (1). Such report shall include—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6b6cd6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb6b6cd7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p></sidenote><content>an analysis of the effectiveness of the actions taken by the Secretary to carry out the requirements of this section; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6b6cd8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb6b6cd9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb6b6cda-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>such legislative and administrative recommendations as the Comptroller General considers appropriate to meet the objectives of this section.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb6b6cdb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stA/s1204/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 Sunset</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 1250(b)(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/130/2529">130 Stat. 2529</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2026</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2025</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e50987" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stA/s1205" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1205">SEC. 1205. </num><heading>EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF CERTAIN COALITION NATIONS FOR SUPPORT PROVIDED TO UNITED STATES MILITARY OPERATIONS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb6b93ec-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stA/s1205/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 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> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>beginning on October 1, 2022, and ending on December 31, 2023</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>beginning on October 1, 2023, and ending on December 31, 2024</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb6b93ed-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stA/s1205/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 Limitation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (d)(1) of such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6b93ee-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stA/s1205/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>beginning on October 1, 2022, and ending on December 31, 2023</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>beginning on October 1, 2023, and ending on December 31, 2024</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6b93ef-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stA/s1205/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>$30,000,000</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$15,000,000</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e51054" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stA/s1206" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1206">SEC. 1206. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF CROSS-SERVICING AGREEMENTS FOR LOAN OF PERSONNEL PROTECTION AND PERSONNEL SURVIVABILITY EQUIPMENT IN COALITION OPERATIONS.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1207(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>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2342">10 U.S.C. 2342 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2024</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2029</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d28342e51076" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stA/s1207" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1207">SEC. 1207. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO CERTAIN GOVERNMENTS FOR BORDER SECURITY OPERATIONS.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdb6bbb00-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1226(a)(1) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (<ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2151">22 U.S.C. 2151 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="ydb6bbb01-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">“(G) </num><content>To the Government of Tajikistan for purposes of supporting and enhancing efforts of the armed forces of Tajikistan to increase security and sustain increased security along the border of Tajikistan and Afghanistan.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="ydb6bbb02-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">“(H) </num><content>To the Government of Uzbekistan for purposes of supporting and enhancing efforts of the armed forces of Uzbekistan to increase security and sustain increased security along the border of Uzbekistan and Afghanistan.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="ydb6bbb03-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>To the Government of Turkmenistan for purposes of supporting and enhancing efforts of the armed forces <page identifier="/us/stat/137/449">137 STAT. 449</page> of Turkmenistan to increase security and sustain increased security along the border of Turkmenistan and Afghanistan.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></section> <section id="d28342e51114" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stA/s1208" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1208">SEC. 1208. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF LEGAL INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY BUILDING INITIATIVE FOR FOREIGN DEFENSE INSTITUTIONS.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1210(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/133/1626">133 Stat. 1626</ref>)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb6be214-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s332">10 USC 332 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2024</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2028</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d28342e51143" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stA/s1209" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1209">SEC. 1209. </num><heading>REPORT ON EX GRATIA PAYMENTS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdb6c0925-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1213(h) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (<ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2731">10 U.S.C. 2731 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6c0926-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stA/s1209/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in the matter preceding paragraph (1)(A), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>in this subsection</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>in this section</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6c0927-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stA/s1209/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> paragraph (2) to read as follows:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydb6c0928-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>The status of all other pending or denied ex gratia payments or requests, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6c0929-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>when any such request was made;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6c092a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>what steps the Department is taking to respond to the request;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6c092b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>whether the Department denied any requests for any such payment, along with the reason for such denial;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6c092c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>whether any such payment was refused, along with the reason for such refusal, if known; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6c092d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>any other reason for which a payment was not offered or made.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e51209" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stA/s1210" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1210">SEC. 1210. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb6c303e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s346">10 USC 346 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE MISSION TRAINING THROUGH DISTRIBUTED SIMULATION.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb6ca56f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stA/s1210/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb6ca570-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority for Training and Distribution</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>To enhance the interoperability and integration between the United States Armed Forces and the military forces of friendly foreign countries, effective beginning on the date that is 30 days after the date on which the Secretary of Defense submits the report required by subsection (d), the Secretary of Defense, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, is authorized—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6ca571-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stA/s1210/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>to provide to military personnel of a friendly foreign country persistent advanced networked training and exercise activities (in this section referred to as “mission training through distributed simulation”); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6ca572-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stA/s1210/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>to provide information technology related to mission training through distributed simulation, including hardware and computer software developed for such activities.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb6ca573-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stA/s1210/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Scope of Mission Training</inline>.—</heading><content>Mission training through distributed simulation provided under subsection (a) may include advanced distributed network training events and computer-assisted exercises.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb6ca574-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stA/s1210/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb6ca575-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Guidance on Use of Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall develop and issue guidance on the procedures for the use of the authority provided in this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb6ca576-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stA/s1210/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="ydb6ca577-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stA/s1210/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 shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the anticipated use of mission training through distributed simulation by military personnel of friendly foreign countries.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/450">137 STAT. 450</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6ca578-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stA/s1210/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 required by paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6ccc89-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stA/s1210/d/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>A description of anticipated mission training through distributed simulation activities between the United States Armed Forces and the military forces of friendly foreign countries.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6ccc8a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stA/s1210/d/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>A description of the current capabilities of the military forces of friendly foreign countries to support mission training through distributed simulation activities with the United States Armed Forces.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6ccc8b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stA/s1210/d/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 Department intends to use mission training through distributed simulation activities to support implementation of the National Defense Strategy, including in areas of responsibility of the United States European Command and the United States Indo-Pacific Command.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6ccc8c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stA/s1210/d/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb6ccc8d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-tion.</p></sidenote><content>Any recommendation of the Secretary of Defense for legislative proposals or policy guidance regarding the use of mission training through distributed simulation activities.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6ccc8e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stA/s1210/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">Appropriate committees of congress defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this subsection, the term “<term>appropriate committees of Congress</term>” means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6ccc8f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stA/s1210/d/3/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="ydb6ccc90-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stA/s1210/d/3/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> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb6ccc91-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stA/s1210/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>The authority provided in this section shall terminate on December 31, 2025.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e51344" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stA/s1211" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1211">SEC. 1211. </num><heading>REQUIREMENT FOR MILITARY EXERCISES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb6ec862-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stA/s1211/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb6ec863-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exercises Required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Beginning on January 1 of the year which begins after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall require the United States Central Command or other relevant commands, units, or organizations of the United States Armed Forces, as the Secretary deems appropriate, to conduct military exercises that—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6ec864-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stA/s1211/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb6ec865-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>occur not fewer than two times in a calendar year;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6ec866-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stA/s1211/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb6ec867-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Israel.</p></sidenote><content>shall include invitations for the armed forces of Israel, provided that the Government of Israel consents to the participation of its forces in such exercises;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6ec868-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stA/s1211/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>may include invitations for the armed forces of other allies and partners of the United States to take part in the exercises;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6ec869-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stA/s1211/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>seek to enhance the interoperability and effectiveness of the United States Armed Forces, the armed forces of Israel, and the armed forces of other allies and partners of the United States in coalition operations; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6ec86a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stA/s1211/a/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><chapeau>shall include, at a minimum, the following activities—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6ec86b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stA/s1211/a/5/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>practicing or simulating large-scale and long-range strike missions;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6ec86c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stA/s1211/a/5/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>practicing the aerial refueling of combat aircraft of the armed forces of Israel by United States aerial refueling aircraft; and<page identifier="/us/stat/137/451">137 STAT. 451</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6ec86d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stA/s1211/a/5/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau>practicing the provision by the United States Armed Forces of other enabling capabilities to the armed forces of Israel, including—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb6ec86e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stA/s1211/a/5/C/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>logistics support;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb6ec86f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stA/s1211/a/5/C/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb6ec870-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stA/s1211/a/5/C/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>air defense.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb6ec871-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stA/s1211/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb6ec872-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Certification</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than December 31 of the calendar year specified in subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6ec873-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stA/s1211/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>submit to the congressional defense committees a certification that the requirements of this section have been met by December 31 of such calendar year; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6ec874-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stA/s1211/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>if the requirements of this section are not met by December 31 of such calendar year, provide, in writing, the reasons the requirements of this section were not met.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb6ec875-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stA/s1211/c" 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>The requirements in subsection (a) shall terminate on December 31 of the calendar year specified in subsection (a).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb6ec876-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stA/s1211/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="ydb6ec877-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stA/s1211/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6ec878-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stA/s1211/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d28342e51477" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stB" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Matters Relating to Other Authorities of the Department of Defense</heading> <section id="d28342e51482" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stB/s1221" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1221">SEC. 1221. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY FOR EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR CLANDESTINE ACTIVITIES THAT SUPPORT OPERATIONAL PREPARATION OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND NON-CONVENTIONAL ASSISTED RECOVERY CAPABILITIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb6f8bc9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stB/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">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s127f">Section 127f of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6f8bca-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stB/s1221/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="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following: “<quotedText><b>and non-conventional assisted recovery capabilities</b></quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6f8bcb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stB/s1221/a/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="ydb6f8bcc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stB/s1221/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> the first sentence and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following: <quotedContent>“(1) Amounts appropriated or otherwise made available for the Department of Defense for operation and maintenance, Defense-wide, may be used for any purpose the Secretary of Defense determines to be proper—<subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydb6fb2dd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>for operational preparation of the environment for operations of a confidential nature; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydb6fb2de-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>to establish, develop, and maintain non-conventional assisted recovery capabilities to facilitate the recovery of United States military and civilian personnel, or other individuals, who become isolated or separated.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6fb2df-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stB/s1221/a/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>Such a determination</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown2 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb6fb2e0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>Such a determination”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6fb2e1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stB/s1221/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 (b) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb6fb2e2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authorized Activities</inline>.—</heading><content>Activities authorized by subsection (a) may, in limited and special circumstances as determined <page identifier="/us/stat/137/452">137 STAT. 452</page> by the Secretary of Defense, include the provision of support to foreign forces, irregular forces, groups, or individuals to conduct operational preparation of the environment and to conduct or support operations to establish, develop, and maintain non-conventional assisted recovery capabilities to facilitate the recovery of United States military and civilian personnel, or other individuals, who become isolated or separated. Such support may include limited amounts of equipment, supplies, training, transportation, or other logistical support or funding.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6fb2e3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stB/s1221/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsections (c), (d), (e), (f), and (g) as subsections (d), (e), (f), (g), and (h), respectively;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb6fb2e4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stB/s1221/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 (b), as amended, the following:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb700005-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Procedures</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb700006-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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 authority in this section shall be exercised in accordance with such procedures as the Secretary of Defense shall establish for purposes of this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb700007-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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 procedures required under paragraph (1) shall establish, at a minimum, each of the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb700008-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>Policy, strategy, or other guidance for the execution of, and constraints within, activities conducted under this section.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb700009-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>The processes through which activities conducted under this section are to be developed, validated, and coordinated, as appropriate, with relevant Federal entities.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb70000a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>The processes through which legal reviews and determinations are made to comply with the authority in this section and ensure that the exercise of such authority is consistent with the national security interests of the United States.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb70000b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><chapeau>The processes by which the Department of Defense shall keep the congressional defense committees fully and currently informed of—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb70000c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>the requirements for the use of the authority in this section; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb70000d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>activities conducted under such authority.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb70000e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notice to congress</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall notify the congressional defense committees of any material change to the procedures established under paragraph (1).”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb70000f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stB/s1221/a/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><chapeau>in subsection (d), as redesignated—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb700010-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stB/s1221/a/6/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in the subsection heading, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">Limitation on Delegation</headingText></quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">Limitations</headingText></quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb700011-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stB/s1221/a/6/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 Secretary of Defense may not delegate</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following: <quotedContent>“The Secretary of Defense—<paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="ydb700012-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>may expend up to $40,000,000 in any fiscal year for the purposes described in subsection (a); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="ydb700013-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>may not delegate”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb700014-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stB/s1221/a/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><chapeau>in subsection (g), as redesignated—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb700015-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stB/s1221/a/7/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraph (4) as paragraph (5); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb700016-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stB/s1221/a/7/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="ydb702727-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>a description of activities carried out for the purposes described in subsection (a);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="ydb702728-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>the amount of such expenditures;<page identifier="/us/stat/137/453">137 STAT. 453</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="ydb702729-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>an identification of the type of recipients to receive support, including foreign forces, irregular forces, groups or individuals, as appropriate;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="ydb70272a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>the total amount of funds obligated for such expenditures in prior fiscal years; and”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb70272b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stB/s1221/a/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb70272c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Oversight by Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict</inline>.—</heading><content>The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict shall have primary responsibility within the Office of the Secretary of Defense for oversight of policies and programs authorized by this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb70272d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="j">“(j) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Operational Preparation of the Environment Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term ‘<term>operational preparation of the environment</term>’ means the conduct of activities in likely or potential operational areas to set conditions for mission execution.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb70272e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stB/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">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections for <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch3">chapter 3 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item relating to section 127f and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“127f. </designator> <label>Expenditure of funds for clandestine activities that support operational preparation of the environment and non-conventional assisted recovery capabilities.”.</label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e51834" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stB/s1222" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1222">SEC. 1222. </num><heading>MODIFICATION TO THE AMERICAN, BRITISH, CANADIAN, AND AUSTRALIAN ARMIES’ PROGRAM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb704e3f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stB/s1222/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>Section 1274(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (<ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2350a/(a)">10 U.S.C. 2350a(a) note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or the air force program known as the Five Eyes Air Force Interoperability Council</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>the American, British, Canadian, and Australian Armies’ Program</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb704e40-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stB/s1222/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 heading of section 1274 of such Act (and the entry in the table of contents for such Act corresponding to such section 1274)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb704e41-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s121">10 USC 121</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows: “<quotedText>Administration of the American, British, Canadian, and Australian Armies’ Program and the Five Eyes Air Force Interoperability Council.</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e51877" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stB/s1223" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1223">SEC. 1223. </num><heading>FIRST MODIFICATION OF INITIATIVE TO SUPPORT PROTECTION OF NATIONAL SECURITY ACADEMIC RESEARCHERS FROM UNDUE INFLUENCE AND OTHER SECURITY THREATS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb709c62-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stB/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><chapeau>Section 1286(a) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4001">10 U.S.C. 4001 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb709c63-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stB/s1223/a/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>and</quotedText>” at the end;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb709c64-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stB/s1223/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraph (3) as paragraph (4); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb709c65-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stB/s1223/a/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 (2) the following:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydb709c66-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>to limit academic institutions identified on the list developed under subsection (c)(8)(A) from benefitting from funding provided by the Department of Defense to United States academic institutions; and”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb709c67-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stB/s1223/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Office of the Inspector General Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Office of the Inspector General of the Department of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb709c68-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stB/s1223/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the implementation of the policies and procedures developed under section 1286 of the John S. McCain National <page identifier="/us/stat/137/454">137 STAT. 454</page> Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4001">10 U.S.C. 4001 note</ref>), as amended by this Act; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb709c69-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stB/s1223/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the implementation of the policies of the Department of Defense required under National Security Presidential Memorandum-33 (NSPM-33).</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e51958" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stB/s1224" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1224">SEC. 1224. </num><heading>SECOND MODIFICATION OF INITIATIVE TO SUPPORT PROTECTION OF NATIONAL SECURITY ACADEMIC RESEARCHERS FROM UNDUE INFLUENCE AND OTHER SECURITY THREATS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb71119a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stB/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">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 1286 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4001">10 U.S.C. 4001 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb71119b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stB/s1224/a/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="ydb71119c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stB/s1224/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 (7) through (9) as paragraphs (8) through (10), respectively;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb71119d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stB/s1224/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 (6) the following new paragraph (7):<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="ydb7138ae-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">“(7) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb7138af-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Requirements.</p></sidenote><chapeau>Policies to limit or prohibit funding provided by the Department of Defense for institutions or individual researchers who knowingly contract or make other financial arrangements with entities identified in the list described in paragraph (9), which policies shall include—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7138b0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>use of such list as part of a risk assessment decision matrix during proposal evaluations, including the development of a question for proposers or broad area announcements that require proposers to disclose any contractual or financial connections with such entities;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7138b1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb7138b2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notification.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb7138b3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><content>a requirement that the Department shall notify a proposer of suspected noncompliance with a policy issued under this paragraph and provide not less than 30 days to take actions to remedy such noncompliance;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7138b4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb7138b5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Procedures.</p></sidenote><content>the establishment of an appeals procedure under which a proposer may appeal a negative decision on a proposal if the decision is based on a determination informed by such list;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7138b6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb7138b7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Disclosure.</p></sidenote><content>a requirement that each awardee of funding provided by the Department shall disclose to the Department any contract or financial arrangement made with such an entity during the period of the award; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7138b8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb7138b9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Certification.</p></sidenote><content>a requirement that each awardee of funding provided by the Department shall provide to the Department an annual certification of compliance with policies promulgated pursuant to this paragraph;”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7138ba-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stB/s1224/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 paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="ydb715fcb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="11">“(11) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb715fcc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb715fcd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Data.</p></sidenote><chapeau>Development of measures of effectiveness and performance to assess and track progress of the Department of Defense across the initiative, which measures shall include—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb715fce-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb715fcf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote><content>the evaluation of currently available data to support the assessment of such measures, including the identification of areas in which gaps exist that may require collection of completely new data, or modifications to existing data sets;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb715fd0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>current means and methods for the collection of data in an automated manner, including the identification of areas in which gaps exist that may require new means for data collection or visualization of such data; and<page identifier="/us/stat/137/455">137 STAT. 455</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb715fd1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb715fd2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p></sidenote><content>the development of an analysis and assessment methodology framework to make tradeoffs between the measures developed under this paragraph and other metrics related to assessing undue foreign influence on the Department of Defense research enterprise, such as commercial due diligence, beneficial ownership, and foreign ownership, control, and influence.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb715fd3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stB/s1224/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (e)(2), by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subparagraph:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb715fd4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">“(G) </num><content>A description of the status of the measures of effectiveness and performance described in subsection (c)(11) for the period covered by such report, including an analytical assessment of the impact of such measures on the goals of the initiative.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb715fd5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stB/s1224/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb715fd6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4001">10 USC 4001 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Deadline</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall develop the policies required by paragraph (7) of section 1286(c) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4001">10 U.S.C. 4001 note</ref>), as added by subsection (a)(1)(B), by not later than June 1, 2024.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e52132" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stB/s1225" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1225">SEC. 1225. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY FOR DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SUPPORT FOR STABILIZATION ACTIVITIES IN NATIONAL SECURITY INTEREST OF THE UNITED STATES.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1210A(h) 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> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2023</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2025</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d28342e52154" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stB/s1226" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1226">SEC. 1226. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF DEFENSE OPERATIONAL RESILIENCE INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION PILOT PROGRAM.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdb71adf7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1212 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/263">Public Law 117–263</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/136/2834">136 Stat. 2834</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s311">10 U.S.C. 311 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb71adf8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stB/s1226/1" 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>military forces</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>national security forces</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb71adf9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stB/s1226/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in subsection (c)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb71adfa-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stB/s1226/2/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="ydb71adfb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stB/s1226/2/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>military-to-military relationships</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>relationships with the national security forces of partner countries</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb71adfc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stB/s1226/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>in subparagraph (C), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>military forces</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>national security forces</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb71adfd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stB/s1226/2/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="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="ydb71d50e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Sustainment and non-lethal assistance</inline>.—</heading><content>A program under subsection (a) may include the provision of sustainment and non-lethal assistance, including training, defense services, and supplies (including consumables).”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb71d50f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stB/s1226/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>in subsection (e)(3)(A), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>military force</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>national security forces</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb71d510-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stB/s1226/4" 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="ydb71d511-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">“(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section the terms ‘defense services’, ‘national security forces’, and ‘training’ have the meaning given those terms in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s301">section 301 of title 10, United States Code</ref>.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/456">137 STAT. 456</page></content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e52277" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stB/s1227" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1227">SEC. 1227. </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 class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdb71fc22-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1273 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> to read as follows:<quotedContent><section class="indentUp2 firstIndent-2" id="ydb71fc23-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1273">“SEC. 1273. </num><heading class="bold">PROHIBITION ON IN-FLIGHT REFUELING TO NON-UNITED STATES AIRCRAFT THAT ENGAGE IN HOSTILITIES IN THE ONGOING CIVIL WAR IN YEMEN.</heading><content class="indentDown1 firstIndent1 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I658122">  “For<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb71fc24-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb71fc25-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p></sidenote> the one-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, the Department of Defense may not provide in-flight refueling pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2342">section 2342 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, or any other applicable statutory authority, to non-United States aircraft that engage in hostilities in the ongoing civil war in Yemen unless and until a declaration of war or a specific statutory authorization for such use of the United States Armed Forces has been enacted.”</content></section> </quotedContent>.</content></section> <section id="d28342e52313" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stB/s1228" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1228">SEC. 1228. </num><heading>LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR INTERNATIONAL SECURITY COOPERATION PROGRAM.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2024 for operation and maintenance, Defense-wide, and available for the Defense Security Cooperation Agency for the International Security Cooperation Program, not more than 85 percent may be obligated or expended until the Secretary of Defense submits the security cooperation strategy for each covered combatant command required by section 1206 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/81">Public Law 117–81</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/135/1960">135 Stat. 1960</ref>).</content></section> <section id="d28342e52326" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stB/s1229" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1229">SEC. 1229. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb71fc26-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10">10 USC note</ref></p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb722337-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 2001.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb722338-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reviews.</p></sidenote><heading>PROTECTION AND LEGAL PREPAREDNESS FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES ABROAD.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb72bf79-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stB/s1229/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Review and Briefing Required</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb72bf7a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stB/s1229/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb72bf7b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than December 31, 2024, the Secretary of State, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense, shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb72bf7c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stB/s1229/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>review the legal protections afforded by bilateral agreements between the United States and the countries listed in paragraph (2), and how the rights and privileges afforded under such agreements may differ from United States law; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb72bf7d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stB/s1229/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>brief the appropriate congressional committees on the findings of the review.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb72bf7e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stB/s1229/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Countries listed</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The countries listed in this paragraph are the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb72bf7f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stB/s1229/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>Australia.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb72bf80-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stB/s1229/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Bahrain.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb72bf81-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stB/s1229/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>Germany.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb72bf82-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stB/s1229/a/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>Italy.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb72bf83-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stB/s1229/a/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>Japan.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb72bf84-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stB/s1229/a/2/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>Kuwait.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb72bf85-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stB/s1229/a/2/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>Qatar.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb72bf86-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stB/s1229/a/2/H" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">(H) </num><content>South Korea.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb72bf87-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stB/s1229/a/2/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>Spain.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb72bf88-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stB/s1229/a/2/J" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="J">(J) </num><content>Turkey.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb72bf89-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stB/s1229/a/2/K" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="K">(K) </num><content>The United Kingdom.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/457">137 STAT. 457</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb72bf8a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stB/s1229/a/2/L" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="L">(L) </num><content>Any other country the Secretary of Defense determines to be appropriate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb72bf8b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stB/s1229/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><content>The review required by paragraph (1)(A) shall address whether the legal protections afforded by bilateral agreements between the United States and the countries listed in paragraph (2) provide members of the Armed Forces who are stationed in the country, and the spouses and dependents of such members who are covered by the agreements, with the right to legal counsel, access to competent language translation services, a prompt and speedy trial, the right to be confronted with witnesses against the member, spouse, or dependent, and a compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in favor of the member, spouse, or dependent if the witness is located in the jurisdiction of the country.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb72bf8c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stB/s1229/a/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="ydb72bf8d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stB/s1229/a/4/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="ydb72bf8e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stB/s1229/a/4/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> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb72bf8f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stB/s1229/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Training Required</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall review and improve as necessary training and educational materials for members of the Armed Forces who are stationed in a country reviewed pursuant to subsection (a)(1)(A), and the spouses and dependents of such members who are covered by the agreements, regarding relevant foreign laws, how such foreign laws may differ from the laws of the United States, and the rights of accused in common scenarios under such foreign laws.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb72bf90-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stB/s1229/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Translation Standards and Readiness</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall review foreign language standards for members of the Armed Forces and employees of the Department of Defense who are responsible for providing foreign language translation services in situations involving foreign law enforcement where such a member or employee may be being detained, to ensure such members and employees maintain an appropriate proficiency in the legal terminology and meaning of essential terms in a relevant language.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e52489" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stB/s1230" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1230">SEC. 1230. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb72e6a1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/s1543a">50 USC 1543a</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>REPORT ON HOSTILITIES INVOLVING UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb7334c2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stB/s1230/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb7334c3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">President.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 48 hours after any incident in which the United States Armed Forces are involved in an attack or hostilities, whether in an offensive or defensive capacity, the President shall transmit to the congressional defense committees, the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate, and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives a report on the incident, unless the President—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7334c4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stB/s1230/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>otherwise reports the incident within 48 hours pursuant to section 4 of the War Powers Resolution (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s1543">50 U.S.C. 1543</ref>); or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7334c5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stB/s1230/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>has determined prior to the incident, and so reported pursuant to section 1264 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s1549">50 U.S.C. 1549</ref>), that the United <page identifier="/us/stat/137/458">137 STAT. 458</page> States Armed Forces involved in the incident would be operating under specific statutory authorization within the meaning of section 5(b) of the War Powers Resolution (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s1544/b">50 U.S.C. 1544(b)</ref>).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb7334c6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stB/s1230/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><chapeau>Each report required by subsection (a) shall include—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7334c7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stB/s1230/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the authority or authorities under which the United States Armed Forces were operating when the incident occurred;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7334c8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stB/s1230/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the date, location, and duration of the incident and the other parties involved;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7334c9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stB/s1230/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>a description of the United States Armed Forces involved in the incident and the mission of such Armed Forces;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7334ca-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stB/s1230/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>the numbers of any combatant casualties and civilian casualties that occurred as a result of the incident; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7334cb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stB/s1230/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>any other information the President determines appropriate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e52571" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stB/s1231" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1231">SEC. 1231. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb7334cc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb7334cd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2656">22 USC 2656</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>CONGRESSIONAL NOTIFICATION REGARDING THE GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT CENTER.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdb735bde-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Not later than 30 days after making funds or personnel available to the Global Engagement Center established pursuant to section 1287 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (<ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2656">22 U.S.C. 2656 note</ref>), the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees a notification that includes—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb735bdf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stB/s1231/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>an accounting of such funds or personnel; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb735be0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stB/s1231/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>an explanation of the reason for the availability of such funds or personnel.</content></paragraph> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d28342e52599" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading>Matters Relating to Ukraine, Russia, and NATO</heading> <section id="d28342e52604" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1241" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1241">SEC. 1241. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF UKRAINE SECURITY ASSISTANCE INITIATIVE.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdb7382f1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7382f2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1241/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (f)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7382f3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1241/1/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>for overseas contingency operations</quotedText>” ; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7382f4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1241/1/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:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="ydb7382f5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">“(9) </num><content>For fiscal year 2024, $300,000,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="ydb7382f6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="10">“(10) </num><content>For fiscal year 2025, $300,000,000.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7382f7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1241/2" 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>December 31, 2024</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2026</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e52667" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1242" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1242">SEC. 1242. </num><heading>EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF CERTAIN TEMPORARY AUTHORIZATIONS RELATED TO MUNITIONS REPLACEMENT.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdb746d58-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1244 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/263">Public Law 117–263</ref>)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb746d59-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/stat/136/2844">136 Stat. 2844</ref></p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb746d5a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1242/1" 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>and Other Matters</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, Taiwan, and Israel</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb746d5b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1242/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb746d5c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1242/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (1)—</chapeau><page identifier="/us/stat/137/459">137 STAT. 459</page> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb746d5d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1242/2/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>in subparagraph (A), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or replenish</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>to build</quotedText>”;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb746d5e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1242/2/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="ydb746d5f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1242/2/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> “<quotedText>the Government of Ukraine</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Ukraine, Taiwan, or Israel</quotedText>”; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydb746d60-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1242/2/A/ii/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>; and</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>; or</quotedText>”; and</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb746d61-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1242/2/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>in subparagraph (C), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the Government of Ukraine</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Ukraine, Taiwan, or Israel</quotedText>”;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb746d62-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1242/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (2)(B)(i)(II), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>comparable</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>equivalent</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb746d63-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1242/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (5)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb746d64-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1242/2/C/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>and associated parts</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>large-caliber cannons</quotedText>”;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb746d65-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1242/2/C/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> subparagraph (A) to read as follows:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="ydb746d66-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>the replacement of defense articles from stocks of the Department of Defense provided to—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb746d67-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>the Ukraine, Taiwan, or Israel; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb746d68-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>foreign countries that have provided support to Ukraine, Taiwan, or Israel;”</content></clause> </subparagraph> </quotedContent>;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb746d69-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1242/2/C/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="ydb74947a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>the Department of Defense to provide materiel directly to Ukraine, Taiwan, or Israel; or”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb74947b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1242/2/C/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subparagraph (B), as so amended, the following new subparagraph:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="ydb74947c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>use by Ukraine, Taiwan, or Israel.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb74947d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1242/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> paragraph (6) to read as follows:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="ydb74947e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Temporary exemption from certified cost and pricing data requirements</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb74947f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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>At the discretion of the Secretary of Defense, the requirements under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3702">section 3702 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, shall not apply to a covered agreement.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb749480-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Application</inline>.—</heading><content>An exemption under subparagraph (A) shall also apply to subcontracts under prime contracts that are exempt under this paragraph.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb749481-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Price reasonableness</inline>.—</heading><content>In awarding or modifying a covered agreement pursuant to a waiver under subparagraph (A), the Secretary of Defense shall base price reasonableness determinations on actual cost and pricing data for purchases of the same or similar products for the Department of Defense.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb749482-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1242/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>in paragraph (7), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>September 30, 2024</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>September 30, 2028</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb749483-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1242/2/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraph (7), as so amended, as paragraph (8); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb749484-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1242/2/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after paragraph (6) the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="ydb74bb95-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">“(7) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb74bb96-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notification</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 7 days after the exercise of authority under subsection (a) the Secretary of Defense shall notify the congressional defense committees of the specific authority exercised, the relevant contract, and the estimated reductions in schedule.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>; and<page identifier="/us/stat/137/460">137 STAT. 460</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb74bb97-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1242/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>in subsection (c)(1)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb74bb98-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1242/3/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="ydb74bb99-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1242/3/A/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 fiscal year 2024</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>fiscal year 2023</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb74bb9a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1242/3/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>for systems, items, services, and logistics support associated with the systems identified in this paragraph (1)</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>multiyear contracts</quotedText>”.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb74bb9b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1242/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in subparagraph (P), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>; and</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> a semicolon;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb74bb9c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1242/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>in subparagraph (Q), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the period at the end and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> a semicolon; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb74bb9d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1242/3/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> at the end the following new subparagraphs:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydb74bb9e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="R">“(R) </num><content>3,300 Tomahawk Cruise Missiles;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydb74bb9f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="S">“(S) </num><content>1,100 Precision Strike Missiles (PrSM);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydb74bba0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="T">“(T) </num><content>550 Mark 48 Torpedoes;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydb74bba1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="U">“(U) </num><content>1,650 RIM–162 Evolved Sea Sparrow Missiles (ESSM);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydb74bba2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="V">“(V) </num><content>1,980 RIM–116 Rolling Airframe Missiles (RAM); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydb74bba3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="W">“(W) </num><content>11,550 Small Diameter Bomb IIs (SDB–II).”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e53034" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1243" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1243">SEC. 1243. </num><heading>REPORT RELATING TO ALLIED AND PARTNER SUPPORT TO UKRAINE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb7509c4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1243/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 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every 90 days thereafter, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7509c5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1243/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>all military contributions to Ukraine made by allied and partner countries in absolute and relative terms, disaggregated by country, since January 1, 2022; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7509c6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1243/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>any other matters that the Secretary determines to be relevant.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb7509c7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1243/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 (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb7509c8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1243/c" 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>The reporting requirement in subsection (a) shall terminate on January 1, 2025.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e53076" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1244" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1244">SEC. 1244. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF PROHIBITION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS RELATING TO SOVEREIGNTY OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION OVER INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED TERRITORY OF UKRAINE.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">   Section 1245(a) of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/263">Public Law 117–263</ref>)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb7509c9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/stat/136/2847">136 Stat. 2847</ref>.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>None of the funds</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>2023</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>None of the funds authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2023 or 2024</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d28342e53102" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1245" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1245">SEC. 1245. </num><heading>STUDY AND REPORT ON LESSONS LEARNED REGARDING INFORMATION OPERATIONS AND DETERRENCE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb757efa-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1245/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="ydb757efb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1245/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb757efc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Contracts.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall seek to enter into a contract or other agreement with an eligible entity to conduct an independent study on lessons learned from information operations conducted by the United States, Ukraine, the Russian Federation, and member countries of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization during the lead-up <page identifier="/us/stat/137/461">137 STAT. 461</page> to the Russian Federation’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 and throughout the conflict.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb757efd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1245/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb757efe-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The study required by paragraph (1) shall include—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb757eff-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1245/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>an assessment of information operations capabilities of the Russian Federation prior to, and since, the full-scale invasion of Ukraine;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb757f00-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1245/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>an assessment of notable successes or challenges with regard to the information operations conducted by the United States, NATO member countries, and Ukraine prior to, and since, the full-scale invasion of Ukraine; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb757f01-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1245/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="xdb757f02-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb757f03-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>recommendations for improvements to United States information operations to enhance effectiveness, as well as recommendations on how information operations may be improved to support the maintenance of deterrence.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb757f04-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1245/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="ydb757f05-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1245/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 one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, 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 required by subsection (a) in its entirety, along with any such comments as the Secretary considers relevant.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb757f06-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1245/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> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb757f07-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1245/c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible Entity Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>eligible entity</term>” means—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb757f08-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1245/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>a federally funded research and development center; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb757f09-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1245/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>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 appropriate for the assessment.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e53208" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1246" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1246">SEC. 1246. </num><heading>PROHIBITION ON NEW START TREATY INFORMATION SHARING.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb75f43a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1246/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 2024 for the Department of Defense may be made available to provide the Russian Federation with notifications as required by the New START Treaty.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb75f43b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1246/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb75f43c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Certification.</p></sidenote><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 in subsection (a) if the Secretary of Defense certifies to the appropriate congressional committees in writing that—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb75f43d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1246/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the Russian Federation is providing similar information to the United States as required by the New START Treaty; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb75f43e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1246/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>it is in the national security interest of the United States to unilaterally provide such notifications to the Russian Federation</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb75f43f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1246/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="ydb75f440-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1246/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—<page identifier="/us/stat/137/462">137 STAT. 462</page></chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb75f441-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1246/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 Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb75f442-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1246/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 Foreign Relations of the Senate; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb75f443-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1246/c/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>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 at Prague April 8, 2010, and entered into force February 5, 2011.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e53276" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1247" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1247">SEC. 1247. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb75f444-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">President.</p></sidenote><heading>BLACK SEA SECURITY AND DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb772cc5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1247/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 President shall direct the National Security Council to develop an interagency strategy with regard to the Black Sea region and Black Sea states—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb772cc6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1247/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>to increase coordination with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the European Union;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb772cc7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1247/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>to deepen economic ties;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb772cc8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1247/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>to strengthen energy security;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb772cc9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1247/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>to support efforts to bolster their democratic resilience; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb772cca-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1247/a/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>to enhance security assistance with regional partners in accordance with the values and interests of the United States.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb772ccb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1247/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Purpose and Objectives</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The strategy authorized under subsection (b) shall have the following goals and objectives:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb772ccc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1247/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of security assistance to regional partners in accordance with the values and interests of the United States, prioritizing assistance that will bolster defenses, increase regional cooperation on Black Sea security, and improve interoperability with NATO forces.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb772ccd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1247/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Bolstering United States support for the region’s energy security and integration with Europe and reducing the region’s dependence on Russia while supporting energy diversification.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb772cce-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1247/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Working with partners and allies to mitigate the impact of economic coercion by the Russian Federation and the People’s Republic of China on Black Sea states and identifying new opportunities for foreign direct investment from the United States and cooperating countries and the enhancement of United States business ties with regional partners in accordance with the values and interests of the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb772ccf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1247/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Increasing high-level engagement between the United States and regional partners, including reinforcing economic growth, infrastructure development, and enhancing trade with a focus on improving high-level economic cooperation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb772cd0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1247/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>Increasing United States coordination with the European Union and NATO member states to maximize effectiveness and minimize duplication.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb772cd1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1247/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Activities</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb772cd2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1247/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Security</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The strategy authorized under subsection (b) should include the following elements related to security:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb772cd3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1247/c/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>A plan to increase interagency coordination on the Black Sea region.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb772cd4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1247/c/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>A plan to coordinate and synchronize security assistance with Black Sea states, focused on Ukraine, Romania, Bulgaria, Moldova, and Georgia, with the aim of increasing regional cooperation on Black Sea security.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/463">137 STAT. 463</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7753e5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1247/c/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>A plan to enhance collaboration with Black Sea states to recognize and respond to Russian disinformation and propaganda in the Black Sea region.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7753e6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1247/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Economic prosperity</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The strategy authorized under subsection (b) shall include the following elements related to economic prosperity:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7753e7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1247/c/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>A strategy to foster dialogue between experts from the United States and from the Black Sea states on economic expansion, foreign direct investment, strengthening rule of law initiatives, and mitigating economic coercion by the Russian Federation and the People’s Republic of China.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7753e8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1247/c/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>A strategy for all the relevant Federal departments and agencies that contribute to United States economic statecraft to expand their presence and identify new opportunities for private investment with regional partners in accordance with the values and interests of the United States.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7753e9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1247/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="xdb7753ea-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>Assessments on energy security, focusing on the immediate need to replace energy supplies from the Russian Federation, and recognizing the long-term importance of broader energy diversification.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7753eb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1247/c/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb7753ec-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>Assessments of potential food security solutions, including sustainable, long-term arrangements.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7753ed-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1247/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb7753ee-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plans.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Democratic resilience</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The strategy authorized under subsection (b) shall include the following elements related to democratic resilience:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7753ef-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1247/c/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>A plan to increase independent media and United States-supported media initiatives to combat foreign malign influence in the Black Sea region.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7753f0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1247/c/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>A plan to increase mobilization of initiatives spearheaded by the Department of State and the United States Agency for International Development to counter Russian propaganda and disinformation in the Black Sea region.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb7753f1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1247/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Identification of Necessary Authorities and Budgetary Resources</inline>.—</heading><content>The President shall identify any necessary authorities or budgetary resources required, by agency, to support the implementation of the strategy for fiscal years 2025 and 2026.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb7753f2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1247/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb7753f3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Submission of Strategy and Resource Assessment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The President shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7753f4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1247/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the strategy authorized by subsection (b) not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7753f5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1247/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the authority and resourcing assessment required by subsection (d) not later than 360 days after such date of enactment.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb7753f6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1247/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="ydb7753f7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1247/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">Appropriate committees of congress</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “<term>appropriate committees of Congress</term>” means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7753f8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1247/f/1/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, the Committee on Appropriations, the Select Committee on Intelligence, and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7753f9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1247/f/1/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, the Committee on Appropriations, the <page identifier="/us/stat/137/464">137 STAT. 464</page> Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7753fa-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1247/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">Black sea states</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “<term>Black Sea states</term>” means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7753fb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1247/f/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>Bulgaria;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7753fc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1247/f/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Georgia;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7753fd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1247/f/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>Moldova;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7753fe-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1247/f/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>Romania;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7753ff-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1247/f/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>Turkey; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb775400-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1247/f/2/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>Ukraine.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e53550" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1248" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1248">SEC. 1248. </num><heading>REVIVAL OF AUTHORITY FOR PARTICIPATION OF NATO NAVAL PERSONNEL IN SUBMARINE SAFETY PROGRAMS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb777a11-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1248/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 (e) of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s8634">section 8634 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, is <amendingAction type="repeal">repealed</amendingAction>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb777a12-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1248/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>Subsection (a) of such section 8634 <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the Secretary of the Navy may conduct a program</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the Secretary of the Navy may conduct a program beginning on or after the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e53590" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1249" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1249">SEC. 1249. </num><heading>EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF TRAINING FOR EASTERN EUROPEAN NATIONAL SECURITY FORCES IN THE COURSE OF MULTILATERAL EXERCISES.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdb77a123-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  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="ydb77a124-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1249/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (c)(1), by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subparagraph:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb77a125-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>The Republic of Kosovo.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb77a126-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1249/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in subsection (h)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb77a127-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1249/2/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>December 31, 2024</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2026</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb77a128-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1249/2/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>December 31, 2024.</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2026</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e53648" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1250" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1250">SEC. 1250. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb77a129-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s113">10 USC 113 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>U.S. BASING, TRAINING, AND EXERCISES IN NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZATION MEMBER COUNTRIES.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  When considering decisions related to United States military basing, training, and exercises, the Secretary of Defense shall include among the factors whether a country, if a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, has achieved defense spending of not less than 2 percent of its gross domestic product.</content></section> <section id="d28342e53661" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1250A" style="-uslm-lc:I658145"><num class="fontsize12" value="1250A">SEC. 1250A. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb77a12a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s1928f">22 USC 1928f</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>LIMITATION ON WITHDRAWAL FROM THE NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZATION.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb78165b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1250A/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Opposition of Congress to Suspension, Termination, Denunciation, or Withdrawal From North Atlantic Treaty</inline>.—</heading><content>The President shall not suspend, terminate, denounce, or withdraw the United States from the North Atlantic Treaty, done at Washington, DC, April 4, 1949, except by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, provided that two-thirds of the Senators present concur, or pursuant to an Act of Congress.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb78165c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1250A/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on the Use of Funds</inline>.—</heading><content>No funds authorized or appropriated by any Act may be used to support, directly or indirectly, any decision on the part of any United States Government official to suspend, terminate, denounce, or withdraw the United States from the North Atlantic Treaty, done at Washington, <page identifier="/us/stat/137/465">137 STAT. 465</page> DC, April 4, 1949, except by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, provided that two-thirds of the Senators present concur, or pursuant to an Act of Congress.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb78165d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1250A/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb78165e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">President.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notification of Treaty Action</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb78165f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1250A/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation</inline>.—</heading><content>Prior to the notification described in paragraph (2), the President shall consult with the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives in relation to any initiative to suspend, terminate, denounce, or withdraw the United States from the North Atlantic Treaty.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb781660-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1250A/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb781661-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notification</inline>.—</heading><content>The President shall notify the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives in writing of any deliberation or decision to suspend, terminate, denounce, or withdraw the United States from the North Atlantic Treaty, as soon as possible but in no event later than 180 days prior to taking such action.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb781662-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1250A/d" 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>Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize, imply, or otherwise indicate that the President may suspend, terminate, denounce, or withdraw from any treaty to which the Senate has provided its advice and consent without the advice and consent of the Senate to such act or pursuant to an Act of Congress.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb781663-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1250A/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Severability</inline>.—</heading><content>If any provision of this section or the application of such provision is held by a Federal court to be unconstitutional, the remainder of this subtitle and the application of such provisions to any other person or circumstance shall not be affected thereby.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb781664-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1250A/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><content>In this subtitle, the terms “withdrawal”, “denunciation”, “suspension”, and “termination” have the meaning given the terms in the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties, concluded at Vienna May 23, 1969.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e53753" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1250B" style="-uslm-lc:I658145"><num class="fontsize12" value="1250B">SEC. 1250B. </num><heading>OVERSIGHT OF PROGRAMS AND OPERATIONS FUNDED WITH AMOUNTS APPROPRIATED BY THE UNITED STATES FOR UKRAINE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb794ee5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1250B/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb794ee6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s419">5 USC 419 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Special Inspector General for Operation Atlantic Resolve</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb794ee7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1250B/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb794ee8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">President.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to the requirements of this section, the President, acting through the Chair of the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency, shall maintain the position of the Lead Inspector General for Operation Atlantic Resolve in accordance with <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s419">section 419 of title 5, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb794ee9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1250B/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Redesignation</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb794eea-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1250B/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><content>The title of the position of the Lead Inspector General for Operation Atlantic Resolve is hereby redesignated as the “Special Inspector General for Operation Atlantic Resolve” (in this section referred to as the “Special Inspector General”).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb794eeb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1250B/a/2/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>Any reference in law, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the Lead Inspector General for Operation Atlantic Resolve shall be deemed to be a reference to the Special Inspector General for Operation Atlantic Resolve.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb794eec-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1250B/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb794eed-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefings</inline>.—</heading><content>Upon request by the Chair or Ranking Member of an appropriate committee of Congress, not later than 30 days <page identifier="/us/stat/137/466">137 STAT. 466</page> after receiving the request, the Special Inspector General shall to the extent practicable provide a briefing to such committee on the activities of the Special Inspector General with respect to programs and operations funded with amounts appropriated by the United States for Ukraine.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb794eee-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1250B/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Publication of Accounting of United States Assistance for Ukraine</inline>.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb794eef-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb794ef0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Web posting.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb794ef1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Public information.</p></sidenote>—</heading><content>Not later than 45 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every 90 days thereafter, the President shall publish on a publicly available website of the United States Government a comprehensive accounting of unclassified amounts appropriated by the United States for Ukraine.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb794ef2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1250B/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Quarterly Reports</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb794ef3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1250B/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb794ef4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Summary.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb794ef5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 45 days after the end of each fiscal-year quarter, the Special Inspector General shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report summarizing, with respect to that quarter and, to the extent possible, the period beginning on the date on which such quarter ends and ending on the date on which the report is submitted, the activities of the Special Inspector General with respect to programs and operations funded with amounts appropriated by the United States for Ukraine for—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb794ef6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1250B/d/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>security, economic, and humanitarian assistance to Ukraine and other countries affected by the war;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb794ef7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1250B/d/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>United States European Command operations and related support for the United States military; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb794ef8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1250B/d/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>operations of other relevant United States Government agencies involved in the Ukraine response, as appropriate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb794ef9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1250B/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 report required by paragraph (1) shall include, for the period covered by the report—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb794efa-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1250B/d/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>a description of any waste, fraud, or abuse identified by the Inspectors General with respect to programs and operations funded with amounts appropriated by the United States for Ukraine;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb794efb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1250B/d/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>a description of the status and results of—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb794efc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1250B/d/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>investigations, inspections, and audits; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb794efd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1250B/d/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>referrals to the Department of Justice; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb794efe-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1250B/d/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>a description of the overall plans for review by the Inspectors General of such support of Ukraine, including plans for investigations, inspections, and audits.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb794eff-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1250B/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb794f00-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Web posting.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb794f01-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Public information.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Availability</inline>.—</heading><content>The Special Inspector General shall publish on a publicly available website the unclassified form of each report required by paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb794f02-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1250B/d/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>Each report required by paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex if the Special Inspector General considers it necessary.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb794f03-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1250B/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Rule of Construction</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this section may be construed to limit the Special Inspector General from exercising all authorities and discharging all responsibilities granted to the Lead Inspector General for Operation Atlantic Resolve in accordance with <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s419">section 419 of title 5, United States Code</ref>, in the exercise of oversight responsibilities for Operation Atlantic Resolve generally and under this section with respect to Ukraine.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb797614-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1250B/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Sunset</inline>.—</heading><content>The requirements and authorities of this section with respect to the Special Inspector General shall cease in accordance with the sunset provisions for the Lead Inspector General <page identifier="/us/stat/137/467">137 STAT. 467</page> for Operation Atlantic Resolve pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s419/f">section 419(f) of title 5, United States Code</ref>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb797615-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1250B/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="ydb797616-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1250B/g/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="ydb797617-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1250B/g/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the Committee on Appropriations, the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Foreign Relations, and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb797618-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1250B/g/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the Committee on Appropriations, the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the Committee on Oversight and Accountability of the House of Representatives.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb797619-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1250B/g/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>The term “<term>Inspectors General</term>” means the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb79761a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1250B/g/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The Inspector General of the Department of Defense.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb79761b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1250B/g/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The Inspector General of the Department of State.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb79761c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1250B/g/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>The Inspector General of the United States Agency for International Development.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb79761d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1250B/h" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="h">(h) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There is authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2024 $8,000,000 to carry out this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb79761e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1250B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Expansion and Extension of Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb79761f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1250B/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">Expansion</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s9905/a">Section 9905(a) of title 5, United States Code</ref>, as amended by section 1104, is further amended by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydb797620-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="14">“(14) </num><content>Any position in support of Special Inspector General for Operation Atlantic Resolve for which the Secretary determines there is a critical hiring need and shortage of candidates.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb797621-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stC/s1250B/i/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Extension</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s9905/b/1">Section 9905(b)(1) of title 5, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>September 30, 2025</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>September 30, 2030</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d28342e54076" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stD" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="D">Subtitle D—</num><heading>Matters Relating to Israel</heading> <section id="d28342e54081" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stD/s1251" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1251">SEC. 1251. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb797622-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote><heading>EURO-NATO JOINT JET PILOT TRAINING PROGRAM.</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 congressional defense committees a report on the feasibility and advisability of including Israel in observer status in the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training Program (ENJJPT).</content></section> <section id="d28342e54091" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stD/s1252" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1252">SEC. 1252. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF UNITED STATES-ISRAEL ANTI-TUNNEL COOPERATION.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1279(f) 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/129/1079">129 Stat. 1079</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t22/s8606">22 U.S.C. 8606 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2024</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2026</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d28342e54117" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stD/s1253" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1253">SEC. 1253. </num><heading>IMPROVEMENTS RELATING TO UNITED STATES-ISRAEL COOPERATION TO COUNTER UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1278(b)(4) 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/133/1702">133 Stat. 1702</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t22/s8606">22 U.S.C. 8606 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$40,000,000</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$55,000,000</quotedText>”.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/468">137 STAT. 468</page></content></section> <section id="d28342e54145" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stD/s1254" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1254">SEC. 1254. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY FOR COOPERATION ON DIRECTED ENERGY CAPABILITIES.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdb79eb53-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1280 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/134/3982">134 Stat. 3982</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t22/s8606">22 U.S.C. 8606 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb79eb54-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stD/s1254/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (d), in the first sentence—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb79eb55-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stD/s1254/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>acting through the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>the Secretary of Defense,</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb79eb56-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stD/s1254/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>may establish a program</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>is authorized</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb79eb57-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stD/s1254/2" 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="ydb7a1268-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notification</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7a1269-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb7a126a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb7a126b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</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 subsection, the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress an assessment detailing—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7a126c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the most promising directed energy missile defense technologies available for co-development with the Government of Israel;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7a126d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>any risks relating to the implementation of a directed energy missile defense technology co-development program with the Government of Israel;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7a126e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb7a126f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Spending plan.</p></sidenote><content>an anticipated spending plan for fiscal year 2024 funding authorized by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 to carry out this section; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7a1270-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb7a1271-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>initial projections for likely funding requirements to carry out a directed energy missile defense technology co-development program with the Government of Israel over the five fiscal years beginning after the date of the enactment this subsection, as applicable.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7a1272-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriate committees of congress defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this subsection, the term ‘<term>appropriate committees of Congress</term>’ means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7a1273-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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="ydb7a1274-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e54269" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stD/s1255" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1255">SEC. 1255. </num><heading>ENSURING PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH IN ISRAEL.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb7b4af5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stD/s1255/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Extension of Authorities</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7b4af6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stD/s1255/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">War reserves stockpile authority</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 12001(d) of the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2005 (<ref href="/us/pl/108/287">Public Law 108–287</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/118/1011">118 Stat. 1011</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>September 30, 2025</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>January 1, 2027</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7b4af7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stD/s1255/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">Rules governing the transfer of precision-guided munitions to israel above the annual restriction</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 1275(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>; <ref href="/us/stat/134/3980">134 Stat. 3980</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2321h">22 U.S.C. 2321h note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>on the date that is three years after the date of the enactment of this Act</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>on January 1, 2027</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb7b4af8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stD/s1255/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Department of Defense Assessment of Type and Quantity of Precision-guided Munitions and Other Munitions for Use by Israel</inline>.—</heading><page identifier="/us/stat/137/469">137 STAT. 469</page> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7b4af9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stD/s1255/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb7b4afa-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb7b4afb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb7b4afc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Terrorism.</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, and annually thereafter through December 31, 2027, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of State, shall conduct an assessment with respect to the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7b4afd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stD/s1255/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The current quantity and type of precision-guided munitions in the stockpile pursuant to section 12001(d) of the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2005 (<ref href="/us/pl/108/287">Public Law 108–287</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/118/1011">118 Stat. 1011</ref>).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7b4afe-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stD/s1255/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The quantity and type of precision-guided munitions necessary for Israel to protect its homeland and counter Hezbollah, Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, or any other armed terror group or hostile forces in the region in the event of a sustained armed confrontation.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7b4aff-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stD/s1255/b/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>The quantity and type of other munitions necessary for Israel to protect its homeland and counter Hezbollah, Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, or any other armed group or hostile forces in the region in the event of a sustained armed confrontation.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7b4b00-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stD/s1255/b/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>The quantity and type of munitions, including precision-guided munitions, necessary for Israel to protect its homeland and counter any combination of Hezbollah, Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and any other armed terror groups or hostile forces in the region in the event of a multi-front, sustained armed confrontation.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7b7211-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stD/s1255/b/1/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>The resources the Government of Israel would need to dedicate to acquire the quantity and type of munitions, including precision-guided munitions, described in subparagraphs (B) through (D).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7b7212-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stD/s1255/b/1/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><chapeau>Whether, as of the date on which the applicable assessment is completed, sufficient quantities and types of munitions, including precision-guided munitions, to conduct operations described in subparagraphs (B) through (D) are present in—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb7b7213-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stD/s1255/b/1/F/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>the inventory of the military forces of Israel;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb7b7214-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stD/s1255/b/1/F/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the War Reserves Stock Allies-Israel;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb7b7215-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stD/s1255/b/1/F/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>any other United States stockpile or depot within the area of responsibility of United States Central Command, as the Secretary considers appropriate to disclose to the Government of Israel; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb7b7216-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stD/s1255/b/1/F/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>the inventory of the United States Armed Forces, as the Secretary considers appropriate to disclose to the Government of Israel.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7b7217-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stD/s1255/b/1/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>The current inventory of such munitions, including precision-guided munitions, possessed by the United States, and whether, as of the date on which the applicable assessment is completed, the United States is assessed to have sufficient munitions to meet the requirements of current operation plans of the United States or global other munitions requirements.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7b7218-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stD/s1255/b/1/H" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">(H) </num><chapeau>United States planning and steps being taken—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb7b7219-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stD/s1255/b/1/H/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>to assist Israel to prepare for the contingencies, and to conduct the operations, described in subparagraphs (B) through (D); and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb7b721a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stD/s1255/b/1/H/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>to resupply Israel with the quantity and type of such munitions described in such subparagraphs <page identifier="/us/stat/137/470">137 STAT. 470</page> in the event of a sustained armed confrontation described in such subparagraphs.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7b721b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stD/s1255/b/1/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>The quantity and pace at which the United States is capable of pre-positioning, increasing, stockpiling, or rapidly replenishing, or assisting in the rapid replenishment of, such munitions in preparation for, and in the event of, such a sustained armed confrontation.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7b721c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stD/s1255/b/2" 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 carrying out the assessment required by paragraph (1), the Secretary shall consult with the Israeli Ministry of Defense, provided that the Israeli Ministry of Defense agrees to be so consulted.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb7b721d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stD/s1255/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="ydb7b721e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stD/s1255/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Department of defense assessment</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 15 days after the date on which each Department of Defense assessment required by subsection (b) is completed, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on such assessment.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7b721f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stD/s1255/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Pre-positioning and stockpile implementation report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date on which the report required by paragraph (1) is submitted, and every 180 days thereafter through December 31, 2027, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report that—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7b7220-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stD/s1255/c/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>details the actions being taken by the United States, if any, to pre-position, increase, stockpile, address shortfalls, and otherwise ensure that the War Reserves Stock Allies-Israel has, and assist Israel in ensuring that Israel has, sufficient quantities and types of munitions, including precision-guided munitions, to conduct the operations described in subparagraphs (B) through (D) of subsection (b)(1); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7b7221-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stD/s1255/c/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>includes a description of procedures implemented by the United States, if any, for rapidly replenishing, or assisting in the rapid replenishment of, stockpiles of such munitions for use by Israel as may be necessary.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7b7222-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stD/s1255/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 report required by paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form but may contain a classified annex.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7b7223-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stD/s1255/c/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 committees of congress defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this subsection, the term “<term>appropriate committees of Congress</term>” means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7b7224-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stD/s1255/c/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7b7225-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stD/s1255/c/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb7b7226-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stD/s1255/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Consolidation of Reports</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7b7227-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stD/s1255/d/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Section 1273 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/132/2066">132 Stat. 2066</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subsection (b).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7b7228-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stD/s1255/d/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Section 1275 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/134/3979">134 Stat. 3979</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2321h">22 U.S.C. 2321h note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subsection (d).</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e54570" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stD/s1256" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1256">SEC. 1256. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb7b7229-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p></sidenote><heading>ASSISTANCE TO ISRAEL FOR AERIAL REFUELING.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb7c5c8a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stD/s1256/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Training Israeli Pilots to Operate KC–46 Aircraft</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7c5c8b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stD/s1256/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><chapeau>The Secretary of the Air Force shall—</chapeau><page identifier="/us/stat/137/471">137 STAT. 471</page> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7c5c8c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stD/s1256/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>make available sufficient resources and accommodations within the United States to train members of the Israeli Air Force on the operation of KC–46 aircraft; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7c5c8d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stD/s1256/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>conduct training for members of the Israeli Air Force, including—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb7c5c8e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stD/s1256/a/1/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>training for pilots and crew on the operation of the KC–46 aircraft in accordance with standards considered sufficient to conduct coalition operations of the United States Air Force and the Israeli Air Force; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb7c5c8f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stD/s1256/a/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>training for ground personnel on the maintenance and sustainment requirements of the KC–46 aircraft considered sufficient for such operations.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7c5c90-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stD/s1256/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">United states air force military personnel exchange program</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall, with respect to members of the Israeli Air Force associated with the operation of KC–46 aircraft—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7c5c91-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stD/s1256/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>before the completion of the training required by paragraph (1)(B), authorize the participation of such members of the Israeli Air Force in the United States Air Force Military Personnel Exchange Program;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7c5c92-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stD/s1256/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>make available billets in the United States Air Force Military Personnel Exchange Program necessary for such members of the Israeli Air Force to participate in such program; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7c5c93-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stD/s1256/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>to the extent practicable, ensure that such members of the Israeli Air Force are able to participate in the United States Air Force Military Personnel Exchange Program immediately after such members complete such training.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7c5c94-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stD/s1256/a/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>This subsection shall cease to have effect on the date that is ten years after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb7c5c95-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stD/s1256/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 90 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 that includes the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7c5c96-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stD/s1256/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb7c5c97-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><chapeau>An assessment of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7c5c98-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stD/s1256/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the current operational requirements of the Government of Israel for aerial refueling; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7c5c99-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stD/s1256/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>any gaps in current or near-term capabilities.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7c5c9a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stD/s1256/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb7c5c9b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Estimated date.</p></sidenote><content>The estimated date of delivery to Israel of KC–46 aircraft procured by the Government of Israel.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7c5c9c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stD/s1256/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>A detailed description of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7c5c9d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stD/s1256/b/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>any actions the United States Government is taking to expedite the delivery to Israel of KC–46 aircraft procured by the Government of Israel, while minimizing adverse impacts to United States defense readiness, including strategic forces readiness;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7c5c9e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stD/s1256/b/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>any additional actions the United States Government could take to expedite such delivery; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7c5c9f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stD/s1256/b/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>additional authorities Congress could provide to help expedite such delivery.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7c5ca0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stD/s1256/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb7c5ca1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>A description of the availability of any United States aerial refueling tanker aircraft that is retired or is expected to be retired during the two-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act that could be provided to Israel.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/472">137 STAT. 472</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb7c5ca2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stD/s1256/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Costs and Benefits of Forward Deployment of United States KC–46 Aircraft to Israel</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7c5ca3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stD/s1256/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><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 Secretary of Defense shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a briefing that describes the costs and benefits of forward deploying KC–46 aircraft to Israel.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7c5ca4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stD/s1256/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Presence</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of State, shall consult with the Government of Israel to determine the advisability and practicality of the Government of Israel hosting rotational deployments of United States KC–46 aircraft to Israel.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e54743" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stD/s1257" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1257">SEC. 1257. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb7c5ca5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">President.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb7c83b6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2321h">22 USC 2321h note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>RULES GOVERNING TRANSFER OF AERIAL REFUELING TANKERS TO ISRAEL.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb7cf8e7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stD/s1257/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb7cf8e8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Notwithstanding section 514(b) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (<ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2321h/b">22 U.S.C. 2321h(b)</ref>), and subject to subsections (b) and (c) of this section, the President, acting through the Secretary of Defense, may transfer to Israel one or more retired United States aerial refueling tankers, any United States aerial refueling tanker that the Secretary of Defense plans to retire during the two-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, or any other United States aerial refueling tanker the President considers appropriate, consistent with—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7cf8e9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stD/s1257/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>all other requirements set forth in the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (<ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2151/etseq">22 U.S.C. 2151 et seq.</ref>); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7cf8ea-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stD/s1257/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the requirements set forth in the Arms Export Control Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2751/etseq">22 U.S.C. 2751 et seq.</ref>).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb7d1ffb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stD/s1257/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb7d1ffc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conditions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Except in the case of an emergency, as determined by the President, a transfer under subsection (a) may only occur if the transfer—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7d1ffd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stD/s1257/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>does not affect the ability of the United States to maintain a sufficient aerial refueling capacity to satisfy United States warfighting requirements;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7d1ffe-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stD/s1257/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>does not harm the combat readiness of the United States;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7d1fff-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stD/s1257/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>does not affect the ability of the United States to meet its commitments to allies with respect to the transfer of aerial refueling capacity; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7d2000-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stD/s1257/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>is in the national security interest of the United States.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb7d2001-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stD/s1257/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb7d2002-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb7d2003-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Certification</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7d2004-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stD/s1257/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>Except in the case of an emergency, as determined by the President, not later than 15 days before making a transfer under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall certify to the appropriate congressional committees that the transfer meets the conditions specified in subsection (b).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7d2005-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stD/s1257/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Emergencies</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In the case of an emergency, as determined by the President, not later than five days after making a transfer under subsection (a), the President shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7d2006-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stD/s1257/c/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>certify to the appropriate congressional committees that the transfer supports the national security interests of the United States; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7d2007-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stD/s1257/c/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>provide to the appropriate congressional committees an assessment of the impacts, risks, and mitigation measures with respect to the matters referred to in paragraphs (1) through (4) of subsection (b).<page identifier="/us/stat/137/473">137 STAT. 473</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb7d2008-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stD/s1257/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="ydb7d2009-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stD/s1257/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 Affairs of the House of Representatives; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7d200a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stD/s1257/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 Relations of the Senate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e54884" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stD/s1258" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1258">SEC. 1258. </num><heading>REPORT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb7d471b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stD/s1258/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><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7d471c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stD/s1258/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 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress a report on whether any products sold at commissary or exchange stores in fiscal years 2021 or 2022 were produced by companies described in paragraph (2) that have participated in a boycott action against the State of Israel.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7d471d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stD/s1258/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Companies described</inline>.—</heading><content>The companies described in this paragraph are companies that have entered into a contract with the Department of Defense to sell products described in paragraph (1) the total value of which exceeds $10,000,000.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb7d471e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stD/s1258/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Sense of Congress</inline>.—</heading><content>Congress is concerned about the antisemitic efforts of the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement against the State of Israel, including its efforts to delegitimize, isolate, and ultimately destroy the Jewish state.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb7d471f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stD/s1258/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 subsection (a), the term “<term>boycott action against the State of Israel</term>” means engaging in a boycott action targeting the State of Israel, companies or individuals doing business in or with the State of Israel, or companies authorized by, licensed by, or organized under the laws of the State of Israel to do business.</content></subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d28342e54934" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="E">Subtitle E—</num><heading>Matters Relating to Syria, Iraq, Iran, and Afghanistan</heading> <section id="d28342e54939" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1261" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1261">SEC. 1261. </num><heading>MIDDLE EAST INTEGRATED MARITIME DOMAIN AWARENESS AND INTERDICTION CAPABILITY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb7e7fa0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1261/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, using existing authorities, shall seek to build upon the incorporation of Israel into the area of responsibility of the United States Central Command to develop a Middle East integrated maritime domain awareness and interdiction capability for the purpose of protecting the people, infrastructure, and territory of such countries from—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7e7fa1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1261/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>manned and unmanned naval systems, undersea warfare capabilities, and anti-ship missiles of Iran and groups affiliated with Iran; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7e7fa2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1261/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>violent extremist organizations, criminal networks, and piracy activities that threaten lawful commerce in the waterways within the area of responsibility of the United States Naval Forces Central Command.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb7e7fa3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1261/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Strategy</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7e7fa4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1261/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb7e7fa5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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, in coordination with the Secretary of State, shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a strategy for the cooperation described in subsection (a).<page identifier="/us/stat/137/474">137 STAT. 474</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7e7fa6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1261/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 strategy required by paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7e7fa7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1261/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="xdb7e7fa8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><chapeau>An assessment of the threats posed to ally or partner countries in the Middle East by—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb7e7fa9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1261/b/2/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>manned and unmanned naval systems, undersea warfare capabilities, and anti-ship missiles of Iran and groups affiliated with Iran; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb7e7faa-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1261/b/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>violent extremist organizations, criminal networks, and piracy activities that threaten lawful commerce in the waterways within the area of responsibility of the United States Naval Forces Central Command.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7e7fab-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1261/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>A description of existing multilateral maritime partnerships currently led by the United States Naval Forces Central Command, including the Combined Maritime Forces (including its associated Task Forces 150, 151, 152, and 153), the International Maritime Security Construct, and the Navy’s Task Force 59, and a discussion of the role of such partnerships in building an integrated maritime security capability.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7e7fac-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1261/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>A description of progress made in advancing the integration of Israel into the existing multilateral maritime partnerships described in subparagraph (B).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7e7fad-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1261/b/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>A description of efforts among countries in the Middle East to coordinate intelligence, reconnaissance, and surveillance capabilities and indicators and warnings with respect to the threats described in subparagraph (A), and a description of any impediment to optimizing such efforts.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7e7fae-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1261/b/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><chapeau>A description of the current Department of Defense systems that, in coordination with ally and partner countries in the Middle East—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb7e7faf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1261/b/2/E/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>provide awareness of and defend against such threats; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb7e7fb0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1261/b/2/E/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>address current capability gaps.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7e7fb1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1261/b/2/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>An explanation of the manner in which an integrated maritime domain awareness and interdiction architecture would improve collective security in the Middle East.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7e7fb2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1261/b/2/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>A description of existing and planned efforts to engage ally and partner countries in the Middle East in establishing such an architecture.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7e7fb3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1261/b/2/H" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">(H) </num><content>An identification of the elements of such an architecture that may be acquired and operated by ally and partner countries in the Middle East, and a list of such elements for each such ally and partner.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7e7fb4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1261/b/2/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>An identification of the elements of such an architecture that may only be provided and operated by members of the United States Armed Forces.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7e7fb5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1261/b/2/J" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="J">(J) </num><content>An identification of any challenge to optimizing such an architecture in the Middle East.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7e7fb6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1261/b/2/K" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="K">(K) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb7e7fb7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of progress and key challenges in the implementation of the strategy required by paragraph (1) using the metrics identified in accordance with paragraph (3).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7e7fb8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1261/b/2/L" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="L">(L) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb7e7fb9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-tion.</p></sidenote><content>Recommendations for improvements in the implementation of such strategy based on such metrics.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/475">137 STAT. 475</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7e7fba-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1261/b/2/M" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="M">(M) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb7e7fbb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of any capabilities or lessons from the Navy’s Task Force 59 that may be leveraged to support an integrated maritime domain awareness and interdiction capability in the Middle East.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7e7fbc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1261/b/2/N" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="N">(N) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb7e7fbd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Cost estimate.</p></sidenote><content>A cost estimate of establishing an integrated maritime domain awareness and interdiction capability, and an assessment of the resources that could be contributed by ally and partner countries of the United States to establish and strengthen such capability.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7e7fbe-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1261/b/2/O" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="O">(O) </num><content>Any other matter the Secretary of Defense considers relevant.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7e7fbf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1261/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Metrics</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall identify metrics to assess progress in the implementation of the strategy required by paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7e7fc0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1261/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Format</inline>.—</heading><content>The strategy required by paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb7e7fc1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1261/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Protection of Sensitive Information</inline>.—</heading><content>Any activity carried out under this section shall be conducted in a manner that appropriately protects sensitive information and the national security interests of the United States.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb7e7fc2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1261/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 committees of Congress</term>” means—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7e7fc3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1261/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 Appropriations, and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb7e7fc4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1261/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 Appropriations, and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e55156" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1262" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1262">SEC. 1262. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF ESTABLISHMENT OF COORDINATOR FOR DETAINED ISIS MEMBERS AND RELEVANT POPULATIONS IN SYRIA.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb8117d5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1262/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><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8117d6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1262/a/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="ydb8117d7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1262/a/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, the Committee on the Judiciary, the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, the Select Committee on Intelligence, and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8117d8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1262/a/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, the Committee on the Judiciary, the Committee on Financial Services, the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8117d9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1262/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">ISIS member</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>ISIS member</term>” means a person who was part of, or substantially supported, the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb813eea-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1262/a/3" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Senior coordinator</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>Senior Coordinator</term>” means the coordinator for detained ISIS members and relevant displaced populations in Syria designated under subsection (a) of section 1224 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/133/1642">133 Stat. 1642</ref>), as amended by subsection (d).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb813eeb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1262/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Sense of Congress</inline>.—</heading><chapeau class=" fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I658122">  It is the sense of Congress that—<page identifier="/us/stat/137/476">137 STAT. 476</page></chapeau><subparagraph class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="ydb813eec-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1262/b/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>ISIS detainees held by the Syrian Democratic Forces and ISIS-affiliated individuals located within displaced persons camps in Syria pose a significant and growing humanitarian challenge and security threat to the region;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="ydb813eed-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1262/b/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the vast majority of individuals held in displaced persons camps in Syria are women and children, approximately 50 percent of whom are under the age of 12 at the al-Hol camp, and they face significant threats of violence and radicalization, as well as lacking access to adequate sanitation and health care facilities;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="ydb813eee-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1262/b/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>there is an urgent need to seek a sustainable solution to such camps through repatriation and reintegration of the inhabitants;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="ydb813eef-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1262/b/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>the United States should work closely with international allies and partners to facilitate the repatriation and reintegration efforts required to provide a long-term solution for such camps and prevent the resurgence of ISIS; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="ydb813ef0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1262/b/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>if left unaddressed, such camps will continue to be drivers of instability that jeopardize the long-term prospects for peace and stability in the region.</content></subparagraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb813ef1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1262/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Statement of Policy</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>It is the policy of the United States that—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb813ef2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1262/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>ISIS-affiliated individuals located within displacement camps in Syria, and other inhabitants of displacement camps in Syria, be repatriated and, where appropriate, prosecuted, or where possible, reintegrated into their country of origin, consistent with all relevant domestic laws and applicable international laws prohibiting refoulement; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb813ef3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1262/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the camps will be closed as soon as is practicable.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb813ef4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1262/d" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Modification of Establishment of Coordinator for Detained ISIS Members and Relevant Displaced Populations in Syria</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 1224 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/133/1642">133 Stat. 1642</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb813ef5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1262/d/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);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb813ef6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1262/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> subsection (b) to read as follows:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb816607-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Designation</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb816608-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb816609-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">President.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The President, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of State, the Director of National Intelligence, the Secretary of the Treasury, the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development, and the Attorney General, shall designate an existing official to serve within the executive branch as senior-level coordinator to coordinate, in conjunction with other relevant agencies, matters related to ISIS members who are in the custody of the Syrian Democratic Forces and other relevant displaced populations in Syria, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb81660a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>by engaging foreign partners to support the repatriation and disposition of such individuals, including by encouraging foreign partners to repatriate, transfer, investigate, and prosecute such ISIS members, and share information;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb81660b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>coordination of all multilateral and international engagements led by the Department of State and other <page identifier="/us/stat/137/477">137 STAT. 477</page> agencies that are related to the current and future handling, detention, and prosecution of such ISIS members;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb81660c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>the funding and coordination of the provision of technical and other assistance to foreign countries to aid in the successful investigation and prosecution of such ISIS members, as appropriate, in accordance with relevant domestic laws, international humanitarian law, and other internationally recognized human rights and rule of law standards;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb81660d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>coordination of all multilateral and international engagements related to humanitarian access and provision of basic services to, and freedom of movement and security and safe return of, displaced persons at camps or facilities in Syria that hold family members of such ISIS members;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb81660e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>coordination with relevant agencies on matters described in this section; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb81660f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">“(F) </num><content>any other matter the President considers relevant.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb816610-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Rule of construction</inline>.—</heading><content>If, on the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, an individual has already been designated, consistent with the requirements and responsibilities described in paragraph (1), the requirements under that paragraph shall be considered to be satisfied with respect to such individual until the date on which such individual no longer serves as the Senior Coordinator.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb816611-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1262/d/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>subsection (b)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (a)</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb818d22-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1262/d/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>in subsection (d), 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="ydb818d23-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1262/d/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>in subsection (e), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>January 31, 2021</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>January 31, 2025</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb818d24-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1262/d/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><chapeau>in subsection (f)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb818d25-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1262/d/6/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 (3);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb818d26-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1262/d/6/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 (2):<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="ydb818d27-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb818d28-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Definition.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Senior coordinator</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘<term>Senior Coordinator</term>’ means the individual designated under subsection (a).”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb818d29-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1262/d/6/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="ydb81b43a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb81b43b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Definition.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Relevant agencies</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘<term>relevant agencies</term>’ means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb81b43c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the Department of State;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb81b43d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>the Department of Defense;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb81b43e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>the Department of the Treasury;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb81b43f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>the Department of Justice;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb81b440-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>the United States Agency for International Development;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb81b441-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">“(F) </num><content>the Office of the Director of National Intelligence; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb81b442-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">“(G) </num><content>any other agency the President considers relevant.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb81b443-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1262/d/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsections (c) through (f) as subsections (b) through (e), respectively.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb81b444-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1262/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Strategy on ISIS-Related Detainee and Displacement Camps in Syria</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb81b445-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1262/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb81b446-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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 State, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense, the Director of National <page identifier="/us/stat/137/478">137 STAT. 478</page> Intelligence, the Secretary of the Treasury, the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development, and the Attorney General, shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress an interagency strategy with respect to ISIS-affiliated individuals and ISIS-related detainee and other displaced persons camps in Syria.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb81b447-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1262/e/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 required by paragraph (1) shall include—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb81b448-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1262/e/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>methods to address—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb81b449-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1262/e/2/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>disengagement from and prevention of recruitment into violence, violent extremism, and other illicit activity in such camps;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb81b44a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1262/e/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>efforts to encourage and facilitate repatriation and, as appropriate, investigation and prosecution of foreign nationals from such camps, consistent with all relevant domestic and applicable international laws;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb81b44b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1262/e/2/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>the return and reintegration of displaced Syrian and Iraqi women and children into their communities of origin;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb81b44c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1262/e/2/A/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>international engagement to develop processes for repatriation and reintegration of foreign nationals from such camps;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb81b44d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1262/e/2/A/v" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">(v) </num><content>contingency plans for the relocation of detained and displaced persons who are not able to be repatriated from such camps;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb81b44e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1262/e/2/A/vi" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vi">(vi) </num><content>efforts to improve the humanitarian conditions in such camps, including through the delivery of medicine, psychosocial support, clothing, education, and improved housing; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb81b44f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1262/e/2/A/vii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vii">(vii) </num><content>assessed humanitarian and security needs of all camps and detainment facilities based on prioritization of such camps and facilities most at risk of humanitarian crises, external attacks, or internal violence;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb81b450-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1262/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="xdb81b451-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><chapeau>an assessment of—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb81b452-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1262/e/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>rehabilitation centers in northeast Syria, including humanitarian conditions and processes for admittance and efforts to improve both humanitarian conditions and admittance processes for such centers and camps, as well as on the prevention of youth radicalization; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb81b453-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1262/e/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>processes for being sent to, and resources directed towards, rehabilitation centers and programs in countries that receive returned ISIS affiliated individuals, with a focus on the prevention of radicalization of minor children;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb81b454-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1262/e/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb81b455-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p></sidenote><chapeau>a plan to improve, in such camps—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb81b456-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1262/e/2/C/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>security conditions, including by training of personnel and through construction; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb81b457-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1262/e/2/C/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>humanitarian conditions;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb81b458-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1262/e/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb81b459-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Framework.</p></sidenote><content>a framework for measuring progress of humanitarian, security, and repatriation efforts with the goal of closing such camps; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb81b45a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1262/e/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>any other matter the Secretary of State considers appropriate.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/479">137 STAT. 479</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb81b45b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1262/e/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 strategy required by paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex that is transmitted separately.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb81b45c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1262/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Interagency Report</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb81b45d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1262/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><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and not less frequently than annually thereafter through January 31, 2025, the Senior Coordinator, in coordination with the relevant agencies, shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a detailed report that includes the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb81b45e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1262/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="xdb81b45f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><chapeau>A detailed description of the facilities and camps where detained ISIS members, and families with perceived ISIS affiliation, are being held and housed, including—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb81b460-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1262/f/1/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>a description of the security and management of such facilities and camps;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb81b461-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1262/f/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>an assessment of resources required for the security of such facilities and camps;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb81b462-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1262/f/1/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>an assessment of the adherence by the operators of such facilities and camps to international humanitarian law standards; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb81b463-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1262/f/1/A/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>an assessment of children held within such facilities and camps that may be used as part of smuggling operations to evade security at the facilities and camps.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb81b464-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1262/f/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>A description of all efforts undertaken by, and the resources needed for, the United States Government to address deficits in the humanitarian environment and security of such facilities and camps.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb81b465-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1262/f/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau>A description of all multilateral and international engagements related to humanitarian access and provision of basic services to, and freedom of movement and security and safe return of, displaced persons at camps or facilities in Iraq, Syria, and any other area affected by ISIS activity, including a description of—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb81b466-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1262/f/1/C/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>support for efforts by the Syrian Democratic Forces to facilitate the return and reintegration of displaced people from Iraq and Syria;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb81b467-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1262/f/1/C/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>repatriation efforts with respect to displaced women and children and male children aging into adults while held in these facilities and camps;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb81b468-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1262/f/1/C/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>any current or future potential threat to United States national security interests posed by detained ISIS members or displaced families, including an analysis of the al-Hol camp and annexes; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb81b469-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1262/f/1/C/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>United States Government plans and strategies to respond to any threat identified under clause (iii).</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb81b46a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1262/f/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>The number of individuals repatriated from the custody of the Syrian Democratic Forces.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb81b46b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1262/f/1/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb81b46c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p></sidenote><content>An analysis of factors on the ground in Syria and Iraq that may result in the unintended release of detained or displaced ISIS members, and an assessment of any measures available to mitigate such releases.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb81b46d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1262/f/1/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>A detailed description of efforts to encourage the final disposition and security of detained or displaced ISIS members with other countries and international organizations.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/480">137 STAT. 480</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb81b46e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1262/f/1/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb81b46f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p></sidenote><content>A description of foreign repatriation and rehabilitation programs deemed successful systems to model, and an analysis of the long-term results of such programs.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb81b470-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1262/f/1/H" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">(H) </num><content>A description of the manner in which the United States Government communicates regarding repatriation and disposition efforts with the families of United States citizens believed to have been victims of a criminal act by a detained or displaced ISIS member, in accordance with section 503(c) of the Victims’ Rights and Restitution Act of 1990 (<ref href="/us/usc/t34/s20141/c">34 U.S.C. 20141(c)</ref>) and <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s3771">section 3771 of title 18, United States Code</ref>.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb81b471-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1262/f/1/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb81b472-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p></sidenote><content>An analysis of all efforts between the United States and partner countries within the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS or other countries to share related information that may aid in resolving the final disposition of ISIS members, and any obstacles that may hinder such efforts.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb81b473-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1262/f/1/J" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="J">(J) </num><content>Any other matter the Coordinator considers appropriate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb81b474-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1262/f/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 that is transmitted separately.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb81b475-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1262/g" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Rule of Construction</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Nothing in this section, or an amendment made by this section, may be construed—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb81b476-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1262/g/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>to limit the authority of any Federal agency to independently carry out the authorized functions of such agency; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb81da87-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1262/g/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>to impair or otherwise affect the activities performed by that agency as granted by law.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e55811" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1263" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1263">SEC. 1263. </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="ydb8276c8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1263/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>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/128/3559">128 Stat. 3559</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>, in the matter preceding paragraph (1)—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8276c9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1263/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>$4,000,000</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$6,000,000</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8276ca-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1263/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>December 31, 2023</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2024</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb8276cb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1263/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><content>Subsection (g) of such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Overseas Contingency Operations for fiscal year 2023, there are authorized to be appropriated $358,000,000</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>fiscal year 2024, there is authorized to be appropriated $241,950,000</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb8276cc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1263/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 Cost of Construction, Repair, and Renovation Projects</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (o) of such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8276cd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1263/c/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="ydb8276ce-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1263/c/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>(1) <headingText class="smallCaps">In general</headingText>.—The President</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(1) <headingText class="smallCaps">Authority of president</headingText>.—The President</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8276cf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1263/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> “<quotedText>paragraph (2)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>paragraph (3)</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8276d0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1263/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraphs (2), (3), (4), and (5) as paragraphs (3), (4), (5), and (6), respectively;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8276d1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1263/c/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 (1) (as so amended) the following:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydb829de2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb829de3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Waivers.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb829de4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">President.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb829de5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notifications.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority of secretary of defense</inline>.—</heading><page identifier="/us/stat/137/481">137 STAT. 481</page> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb829de6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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 may further adjust the total cost of a project subsequent to a waiver by the President of the dollar amount limitation in subsection (a) if—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb829de7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><chapeau>such total cost does not exceed the sum of—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydb829de8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>the cost estimate for the project as required by paragraph (4)(B)(i) that is included in the notification submitted by the President pursuant to such waiver; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydb829de9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>the amount that is 50 percent of such cost estimate; and</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb829dea-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the Secretary submits to the appropriate congressional committees a notification of the exercise of the adjustment.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb829deb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Scope</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may modify the scope of a project subsequent to a waiver by the President of the dollar amount limitation in subsection (a) if the Secretary submits to the appropriate congressional committees a notification of the exercise of the modification.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb829dec-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1263/c/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (4) (as so redesignated)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb829ded-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1263/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="xdb829dee-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Applicability.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb829def-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb829df0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p></sidenote><content>in subparagraph (A), by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following: “<quotedText>A project with respect to which the exercise of a further adjustment to the total cost of the project under paragraph (2)(A) applies or with respect to which the exercise of a modification to the scope of the project under paragraph (2)(B) applies may only be carried out after the end of a 15-day period beginning on the date on which the appropriate congressional committees receive the notification required by paragraph (2)(A) or (2)(B), as the case may be.</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb829df1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1263/c/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in subparagraph (B), in the matter preceding clause (i), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, (2)(A), or (2)(B)</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>(1)(B)</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb829df2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1263/c/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (6) (as so redesignated)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb829df3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1263/c/5/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>waiver authority</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>waiver and other authorities</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb829df4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1263/c/5/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2023</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2024</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e56062" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1264" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1264">SEC. 1264. </num><heading>EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO VETTED SYRIAN GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb833a35-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1264/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/128/3541">128 Stat. 3541</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>, in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2023</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2024</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb833a36-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1264/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Cost of Construction and Repair Projects</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (l) of such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb833a37-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1264/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (1)(A), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$4,000,000</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$6,000,000</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb833a38-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1264/b/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="ydb833a39-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1264/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> “<quotedText>(A) <headingText class="smallCaps">In general</headingText>.—The President</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(A) <headingText class="smallCaps">Authority of president</headingText>.—The President</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb833a3a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1264/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> subparagraphs (B), (C), and (D) as subparagraphs (C), (D), and (E), respectively;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb833a3b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1264/b/2/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) (as so amended) the following:<page identifier="/us/stat/137/482">137 STAT. 482</page> <quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydb83614c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb83614d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Waiver.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb83614e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">President.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb83614f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notification.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority of secretary of defense</inline>.—</heading><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb836150-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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 Secretary of Defense may further adjust the total cost of a project subsequent to a waiver by the President of the limitation under paragraph (1)(A) if—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydb836151-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><chapeau>such total cost does not exceed the sum of—</chapeau><item class="fontsize10" id="ydb836152-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="aa">“(aa) </num><content>the cost estimate for the project as required by subparagraph (C)(ii)(I) that is included in the notification submitted by the President pursuant to such waiver; and</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="ydb836153-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="bb">“(bb) </num><content>the amount that is 50 percent of such cost estimate; and</content></item> </subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydb836154-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>the Secretary submits to the appropriate congressional committees a notification of the exercise of the adjustment.</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb836155-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Scope</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may modify the scope of a project subsequent to a waiver by the President of the limitation under paragraph (1)(A) if the Secretary submits to the appropriate congressional committees a notification of the exercise of the modification.”</content></clause> </subparagraph> </quotedContent>;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb836156-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1264/b/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><chapeau>in subparagraph (C) (as so redesignated)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb836157-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1264/b/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="xdb836158-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Applicability.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb836159-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb83615a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p></sidenote><content>in clause (i), by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following: “<quotedText>A project with respect to which the exercise of a further adjustment to the total cost of the project under subparagraph (B)(i) applies or with respect to which the exercise of a modification to the scope of the project under subparagraph (B)(ii) applies may only be carried out after the end of a 15-day period beginning on the date on which the appropriate congressional committees receive the notification required by subparagraph (B)(i) or (B)(ii), as the case may be.</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb83615b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1264/b/2/D/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>in clause (ii), in the matter preceding subclause (I), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, (B)(i), or (B)(ii)</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>(A)(ii)</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb83615c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1264/b/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><chapeau>in subparagraph (E) (as so redesignated)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb83615d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1264/b/2/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>waiver authority</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>waiver and other authorities</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb83615e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1264/b/2/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>December 31, 2023</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2024</quotedText>”.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e56276" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1265" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1265">SEC. 1265. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO SUPPORT OPERATIONS AND ACTIVITIES OF THE OFFICE OF SECURITY COOPERATION IN IRAQ.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb83886f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1265/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><chapeau>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>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb838870-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1265/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>fiscal year 2022</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>fiscal year 2024</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb838871-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1265/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>$25,000,000</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$18,000,000</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb838872-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1265/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 2023</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>fiscal year 2024</quotedText>”.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/483">137 STAT. 483</page></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e56342" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1266" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1266">SEC. 1266. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb83af83-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s113">10 USC 113 note</ref>.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb83af84-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p></sidenote><heading>PLAN OF ACTION TO EQUIP AND TRAIN IRAQI SECURITY FORCES AND KURDISH PESHMERGA FORCES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb83fda5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1266/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 February 1, 2024, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of State, shall develop a plan of action to equip and train Iraqi security forces and Kurdish Peshmerga forces to defend against attack by missiles, rockets, and unmanned systems. The plan of action shall be based on and informed by the results of the report submitted by the Secretary of Defense pursuant to section 1237 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/263">Public Law 117–263</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/136/2839">136 Stat. 2839</ref>).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb83fda6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1266/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><chapeau>The plan required by subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb83fda7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1266/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The provision of available equipment to Iraq and the Iraqi Kurdistan Region to counter the air and missile threats addressed in the report, to include air defense systems, to counter attack by missiles, rockets, and unmanned systems.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8424b8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1266/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The provision of appropriate training of Iraqi security forces and Kurdish Peshmerga forces to support fielding and operational employment of the available equipment described in paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb8424b9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1266/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Implementation</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8424ba-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1266/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>The Secretary of Defense shall begin implementation of the plan required by subsection (a) not later than 90 days after development of the plan required by subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8424bb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1266/c/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><content>The Secretary of Defense may delay implementation of the plan required by subsection (a) if such implementation would adversely impact United States stocks and readiness.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8424bc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1266/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Congressional notification</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If the Secretary of Defense exercises the waiver authority under paragraph (2), the Secretary shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8424bd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1266/c/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>notify the congressional defense committees of the exercise of such authority and the reason therefor not later than 10 days prior to the exercise of such authority; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8424be-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1266/c/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>notify the congressional defense committees of the exercise of such authority every 30 days thereafter until implementation of the plan required by subsection (a) begins.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb8424bf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1266/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Congressional Briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than July 1, 2024, the Secretary of Defense should provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on progress of the air defense equipping and training effort against the air and missile threat to Iraq, including in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e56443" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1267" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1267">SEC. 1267. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb8424c0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2241">10 USC 2241 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>PROHIBITION ON TRANSFERS TO THE 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.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/484">137 STAT. 484</page></content></section> <section id="d28342e56457" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1268" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1268">SEC. 1268. </num><heading>EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF ANNUAL REPORT ON MILITARY POWER OF IRAN.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb8499f1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1268/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Matters to Be Included</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (b) of section 1245 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (<ref href="/us/pl/111/84">Public Law 111–84</ref>)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb8499f2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s113">10 USC 113 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8499f3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1268/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (2)(D), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after “<quotedText>Iran’s conventional forces</quotedText>” the following: “<quotedText>and Iran’s unconventional or parallel military forces</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8499f4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1268/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (4)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8499f5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1268/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in subparagraph (B), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>missile launch sites</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>missile launch and storage sites</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8499f6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1268/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in subparagraph (C), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>; and</quotedText>” at the end;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8499f7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1268/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>in subparagraph (D), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the period at the end and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> a semicolon; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8499f8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1268/a/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:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydb8499f9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb8499fa-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>an assessment of Iran’s space launch vehicle program and the ability of Iran to use those technologies to develop and field an intercontinental ballistic missile;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydb8499fb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">“(F) </num><content>a detailed analysis of the effectiveness of Iran’s drone forces; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydb8499fc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">“(G) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb8499fd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Estimate.</p></sidenote><content>a description or estimation of the threat posed by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to European citizens or to member countries of the European Union.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8499fe-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1268/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>in paragraph (7), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the People’s Republic of China,</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>Cuba</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8499ff-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1268/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb849a00-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydb84c111-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">“(9) </num><content>An assessment of the threat posed by Iran against United States and partner military bases, to include missile, unmanned aircraft systems, and loitering munition attacks.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydb84c112-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="10">“(10) </num><content>An assessment of the sale, supply, or transfer of narcotics in the Middle East region by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and Iran backed groups.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydb84c113-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="11">“(11) </num><content>An assessment of groups that are supported by Iran and designated by the United States as foreign terrorist organizations and regional military groups, including Hezbollah, Hamas, the Houthis, and the Special Groups in Iraq, in particular those forces as having been assessed as to be willing to carry out terrorist operations on behalf of Iran.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydb84c114-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="12">“(12) </num><content>An assessment of how Iran would utilize additional resources to further activities described in paragraphs (1) through (9).”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb84c115-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1268/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (c)(1)(B) of such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="ydb84c116-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>includes all branches and sub-branches of Iran’s national army or Artesh, such as its ground forces, air force, navy, and air defense forces as well as most branches of its parallel military, and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps excluding its Quds-Force.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e56626" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1269" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1269">SEC. 1269. </num><heading>MODIFICATION AND UPDATE TO REPORT ON MILITARY CAPABILITIES OF IRAN AND RELATED ACTIVITIES.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdb853647-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1227 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/81">Public Law 117–81</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/135/1972">135 Stat. 1972</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb853648-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1269/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a)—<page identifier="/us/stat/137/485">137 STAT. 485</page></chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb853649-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1269/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (1)(C), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>ballistic and cruise</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>instances of</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb85364a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1269/1/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="ydb85364b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1269/1/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>in subparagraph (F), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>The United Nations</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>The effect of the United Nations</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb85364c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1269/1/B/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 subparagraph:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="ydb855d5d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">“(H) </num><chapeau>Iranian involvement in regional narcotics trade, to include the following:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb855d5e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>Any element of the Government of Iran, including the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (in this section referred to as the ‘IRGC’) and any Iran-backed group operating in Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, or Yemen, that supports the sale, supply, or transfer of narcotics in the Middle East region.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb855d5f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>The benefits accrued from the sale, supply, and transfer of narcotics in the region by any element of the Government of Iran, including the IRGC and any Iran-backed groups operating in Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, or Yemen.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb855d60-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>All foreign terrorist organizations to or for which the IRGC, or any person owned or controlled by the IRGC, provides material support in the sale, supply, transfer, or production of captagon or other related narcotics or precursors in the Middle East and North Africa.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb855d61-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>Activities conducted by the IRGC in Afghanistan related to the trade of methamphetamine or opiates, including synthetic opiates.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb855d62-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">“(v) </num><content>All intercepted transfers involving the United States Fifth Fleet of narcotics from Iran or involving Iranian nationals or persons acting, or purporting to act, for or on behalf of the Government of Iran, including the IRGC.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="ydb855d63-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-affiliated operatives serving in diplomatic and consular posts, cultural centers, religious institutions, and religious functions outside of Iran and actions taken by the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of State, and the heads of the elements of the 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>), consistent with the necessary protections for sources and methods, to reduce the influence of such operations.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>;</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb855d64-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1269/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsection (c) and (d) as subsections (d) and (e), respectively;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb855d65-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1269/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subsection (b) the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb855d66-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Updated Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act of 2024, the Director of National Intelligence shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an updated report that includes each of the matters listed in paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a) and covers developments during the period beginning in June 2022 and ending on the day before the date on which the updated report is submitted.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>; and<page identifier="/us/stat/137/486">137 STAT. 486</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb855d67-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1269/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>in subsection (d), as so redesignated, by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, and the updated report required by subsection (b),</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>report required by subsection (a)</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e56766" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1270" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1270">SEC. 1270. </num><heading>PROHIBITION ON FUNDS TO IRAN.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdb85ab88-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  None of the amounts authorized to be appropriated by this Act to the Department of Defense may be made available, directly or indirectly, to—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb85ab89-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1270/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the Government of Iran;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb85ab8a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1270/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>any person owned or controlled by the Government of Iran;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb85ab8b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1270/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>any person identified on the list of specially designated nationals and blocked persons maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury, the property and interests in property of which are blocked pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb85ab8c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1270/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>any person owned or controlled by a person described in paragraph (3); or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb85ab8d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1270/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb85ab8e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Saraya Khorasani.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb85ab8f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Kata’ib al-Imam Ali.</p></sidenote><content>the Badr organization, Saraya Khorasani, or Kata’ib al-Imam Ali.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e56805" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1271" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1271">SEC. 1271. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb85ab90-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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 AND 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="d28342e56817" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1272" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1272">SEC. 1272. </num><heading>PROHIBITION ON FUNDING FOR THE TALIBAN.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb85f9b1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1272/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition on Funding</inline>.—</heading><content>None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2024 may be made available to provide any form of United States assistance to the Taliban or to any Taliban affiliate.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb85f9b2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1272/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="xdb85f9b3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Waiver.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb85f9b4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Classified</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb85f9b5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">information.</p></sidenote><inline class="smallCaps">National Security Certification</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense may waive the prohibition under subsection (a) on a case-by-case basis if the Secretary submits to the congressional defense committees an unclassified, written certification, which may include a classified annex, that such prohibition would be detrimental to national security interests of the United States or threaten the health and safety of the Afghan people.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb85f9b6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1272/c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Affiliate Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>affiliate</term>” means, with respect to the Taliban—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb85f9b7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1272/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>a person that is closely associated with the Taliban; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb85f9b8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXII/stE/s1272/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>a person that has a common purpose with the Taliban.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </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 the Indo-Pacific Region</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1301. </designator> <label>Sense of Congress on defense alliances and partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/487">137 STAT. 487</page></label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1302. </designator> <label>Extension of Pacific Deterrence Initiative and report, briefings, and plan under the Initiative.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1303. </designator> <label>Modification of pilot program to develop young civilian defense leaders in the Indo-Pacific region.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1304. </designator> <label>Indo-Pacific campaigning initiative.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1305. </designator> <label>Indo-Pacific Maritime Domain Awareness Initiative.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1306. </designator> <label>Limitation on availability of funds pending feasibility study regarding delivery of harpoon missiles to foreign security partners.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1307. </designator> <label>Sense of Congress on Taiwan defense relations.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1308. </designator> <label>Oversight of Taiwan Enhanced Resilience Act.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1309. </designator> <label>Training, advising, and institutional capacity-building program for military forces of Taiwan.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1310. </designator> <label>Prohibition on use of funds to support entertainment projects with ties to the Government of the People’s Republic of China.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1311. </designator> <label>Determination on involvement of the People’s Republic of China in the Mexican fentanyl trade.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1312. </designator> <label>Analysis of certain biotechnology entities.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1313. </designator> <label>Studies on defense budget transparency of the People’s Republic of China and the United States.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1314. </designator> <label>Extension of authority to transfer funds for Bien Hoa dioxin cleanup.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1315. </designator> <label>Extension and modification of pilot program to improve cyber cooperation with foreign military partners in Southeast Asia.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1316. </designator> <label>Enhancing major defense partnership with India.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1317. </designator> <label>Report on enhanced security cooperation with Japan.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1318. </designator> <label>Report and notification relating to transfer of operational control on Korean Peninsula.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1319. </designator> <label>Study and report on command structure and force posture of United States Armed Forces in the Indo-Pacific region.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle B—</designator> <label>Matters Relating to the AUKUS Partnership</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1321. </designator> <label>Definitions.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="part" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Part 1—</designator> <label>Administrative Provisions</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1331. </designator> <label>AUKUS partnership oversight and accountability framework.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1332. </designator> <label>Designation of senior official for Department of Defense activities relating to, and implementation plan for, the AUKUS partnership.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1333. </designator> <label>Reporting related to the AUKUS partnership.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="part" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Part 2—</designator> <label>Streamlining and Protecting Transfers of United States Military Technology From Compromise</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1341. </designator> <label>Priority for Australia and the United Kingdom in Foreign Military Sales and Direct Commercial Sales.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1342. </designator> <label>Identification and pre-clearance of platforms, technologies, and equipment for sale to Australia and the United Kingdom through Foreign Military Sales and Direct Commercial Sales.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1343. </designator> <label>Export control exemptions and standards.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1344. </designator> <label>Expedited review of export licenses for exports of advanced technologies to Australia, the United Kingdom, and Canada.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1345. </designator> <label>United States Munitions List.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="part" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Part 3—</designator> <label>AUKUS Submarine Transfer Authorization Act</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1351. </designator> <label>Short title.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1352. </designator> <label>Authorization of sales of Virginia Class submarines to Australia.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1353. </designator> <label>Acceptance of contributions in support of Australia, United Kingdom, and United States submarine security activities.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1354. </designator> <label>Appropriate congressional committees and leadership defined.</label> </referenceItem></toc> <subtitle id="d28342e57062" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Matters Relating to the Indo-Pacific Region</heading> <section id="d28342e57067" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1301" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1301">SEC. 1301. </num><heading>SENSE OF CONGRESS ON DEFENSE ALLIANCES AND PARTNERSHIPS IN THE INDO-PACIFIC REGION.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdb86e419-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  It is the sense of Congress that the Secretary of Defense should continue efforts that strengthen United States defense alliances and partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region so as to further the comparative advantage of the United States in strategic competition with the People’s Republic of China, including by—<page identifier="/us/stat/137/488">137 STAT. 488</page></chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb86e41a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1301/1" 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, signed at Washington, January 19, 1960, including by developing advanced military capabilities, fostering interoperability across all domains, and improving sharing of information and intelligence;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb86e41b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1301/2" 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, including by maintaining the presence of approximately 28,500 members of the United States Armed Forces deployed to the country and affirming the United States commitment to extended deterrence using the full range of United States defense capabilities, and with deeper coordination on nuclear deterrence as highlighted in the Washington Declaration adopted by President Biden and President Yoon Suk Yeol during President Yoon Suk Yeol’s state visit on April 26, 2023, consistent with the Mutual Defense Treaty Between the United States and the Republic of Korea, signed at Washington, October 1, 1953, in support of the shared objective of a peaceful and stable Korean Peninsula;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb86e41c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1301/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>fostering bilateral and multilateral cooperation with Australia, consistent with the Security Treaty Between Australia, New Zealand, and the United States of America, signed at San Francisco, September 1, 1951, and through the partnership among Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States (commonly known as “AUKUS”)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb86e41d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1301/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>to advance shared security objectives;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb86e41e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1301/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>to accelerate the fielding of advanced military capabilities; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb86e41f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1301/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>to build the capacity of emerging partners;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb86e420-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1301/4" 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, leverage technology and promote innovation, and support an open, inclusive, and rules-based regional architecture;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb86e421-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1301/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><chapeau>broadening United States engagement with India, including through the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb86e422-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1301/5/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</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb86e423-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1301/5/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>to enable greater cooperation on maritime security;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb86e424-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1301/6" 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 defensive capabilities and promoting peaceful cross-strait relations;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb86e425-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1301/7" 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;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb86e426-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1301/8" 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, the Republic of Palau, and <page identifier="/us/stat/137/489">137 STAT. 489</page> other Pacific Island countries 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="ydb86e427-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1301/9" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">(9) </num><content>collaborating with Canada, the United Kingdom, France, and other members of the European Union and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization to build connectivity and advance a shared vision for the region that is principled, long-term, and anchored in democratic resilience.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e57158" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1302" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1302">SEC. 1302. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF PACIFIC DETERRENCE INITIATIVE AND REPORT, BRIEFINGS, AND PLAN UNDER THE INITIATIVE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb873248-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1302/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 Initiative</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (c) of section 1251 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<ref href="/us/usc/t10/s113">10 U.S.C. 113 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb873249-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1302/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 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb87324a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1302/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>fiscal year 2023</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>fiscal year 2024</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb87324b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1302/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 Report and Briefings</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (d) of such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb87324c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1302/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (1)(A), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>fiscal years 2024 and 2025</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>fiscal years 2025 and 2026</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb87324d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1302/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>fiscal years 2023 and 2024</quotedText>” each place it appears and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>fiscal years 2025 and 2026</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb87324e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1302/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Extension of Plan</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (e) of such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>fiscal years 2023 and 2024</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>fiscal years 2025 and 2026</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e57259" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1303" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1303">SEC. 1303. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF PILOT PROGRAM TO DEVELOP YOUNG CIVILIAN DEFENSE LEADERS IN THE INDO-PACIFIC REGION.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdb87595f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1261 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (<ref href="/us/usc/t10/s311">10 U.S.C. 311 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb875960-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1303/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (b)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb875961-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1303/1/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>a national defense mission</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>a defense-related national security mission</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb875962-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1303/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and other appropriate ministries with a defense-related national security mission</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>civilian leaders in foreign partner ministries of defense</quotedText>” each place it appears; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb875963-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1303/2" 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>civilian defense leaders from foreign partner ministries of defense</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>civilian leaders in foreign partner ministries of defense and other appropriate ministries with a defense-related national security mission</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e57310" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1304" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1304">SEC. 1304. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb875964-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s333">10 USC 333 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>INDO-PACIFIC CAMPAIGNING INITIATIVE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb87f5a5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1304/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 establish, and the Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command shall carry out, an Indo-Pacific Campaigning Initiative (in this section referred to as the “Initiative”) for purposes of—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb87f5a6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1304/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>strengthening United States alliances and partnerships with foreign military partners in the Indo-Pacific region;<page identifier="/us/stat/137/490">137 STAT. 490</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb87f5a7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1304/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>deterring military aggression by potential adversaries against the United States and allies and partners of the United States;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb87f5a8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1304/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>dissuading strategic competitors from seeking to achieve their objectives through the conduct of military activities below the threshold of traditional armed conflict;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb87f5a9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1304/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>improving the understanding of the United States Armed Forces with respect to the operating environment in the Indo-Pacific region;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb87f5aa-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1304/a/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>shaping the perception of potential adversaries with respect to United States military capabilities and the military capabilities of allies and partners of the United States in the Indo-Pacific region; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb87f5ab-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1304/a/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>improving the ability of the United States Armed Forces to coordinate and operate with foreign military partners in the Indo-Pacific region.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb881cbc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1304/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="ydb881cbd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1304/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than March 1, 2024, the Secretary shall provide the congressional defense committees with a briefing that describes ongoing and planned campaigning activities in the Indo-Pacific region for fiscal year 2024.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb881cbe-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1304/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 December 1, 2024, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb881cbf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1304/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="xdb881cc0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Summaries.</p></sidenote><content>summarizes the campaigning activities conducted in the Indo-Pacific region during fiscal year 2024; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb881cc1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1304/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>includes—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb881cc2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1304/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="xdb881cc3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>an assessment of the value each such activity contributes to meeting strategic or operational objectives relative to the commitment of resources of such activity;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb881cc4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1304/b/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>lessons learned in carrying out such activities;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb881cc5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1304/b/2/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>any identified resource or authority gap that has negatively impacted the implementation of the Initiative; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb881cc6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1304/b/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="xdb881cc7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plans.</p></sidenote><content>proposed plans for additional campaigning activities in the Indo-Pacific region to fulfill the purposes described in subsection (a).</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb881cc8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1304/c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Campaigning Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>campaigning</term>”—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb881cc9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1304/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>means the conduct and sequencing of logically linked military activities to achieve strategy aligned objectives, including modifying the security environment over time to the benefit of the United States and the allies and partners of the United States while limiting, frustrating, and disrupting competitor activities; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb881cca-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1304/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>includes deliberately planned military activities in the Indo-Pacific region involving bilateral and multilateral engagements with foreign partners, training, exercises, demonstrations, experiments, and other activities to achieve the objectives described in subsection (a).</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e57448" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1305" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1305">SEC. 1305. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb881ccb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s333">10 USC 333 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>INDO-PACIFIC MARITIME DOMAIN AWARENESS INITIATIVE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb8843dc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1305/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>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of State, shall seek to establish an initiative with allies and partners of the United States, including Australia, <page identifier="/us/stat/137/491">137 STAT. 491</page> Japan, and India, to be known as the “Indo-Pacific Maritime Domain Awareness Initiative” (in this section referred to as the “Initiative”), to bolster maritime domain awareness in the Indo-Pacific region.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb8843dd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1305/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Use of Authorities</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out the Initiative, the Secretary of Defense may use the authorities provided in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch16">chapter 16 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, and other applicable statutory authorities available to the Secretary of Defense.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb8843de-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1305/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Purposes</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The purposes of the Initiative are as follows:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8843df-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1305/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>To enhance the ability of allies and partners of the United States in the Indo-Pacific region to monitor the maritime domain of such region.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb886af0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1305/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>To utilize emerging technologies to support maritime domain awareness objectives.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb886af1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1305/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>To provide a comprehensive understanding of the maritime domain in the Indo-Pacific region, including by facilitating information sharing among such allies and partners.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e57508" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1306" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1306">SEC. 1306. </num><heading>LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS PENDING FEASIBILITY STUDY REGARDING DELIVERY OF HARPOON MISSILES TO FOREIGN SECURITY PARTNERS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb895552-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1306/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><content>Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act for fiscal year 2024 and available for the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition, not more than 85 percent may be obligated or expended until the date on which the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition submits to the congressional defense committees the feasibility study required by subsection (b).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb897c63-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1306/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Feasibility Study Required</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb897c64-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1306/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb897c65-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb897c66-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</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 Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition, shall conduct a study to analyze the feasibility and advisability of accelerating the provision of Harpoon missiles to foreign security partners under existing Foreign Military Sales cases, additional appropriations, and pursuant to the authority provided under section 506 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (<ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2318">22 U.S.C. 2318</ref>) or <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s333">section 333 of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb897c67-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1306/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb897c68-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The study required by paragraph (1) shall, at a minimum, include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb897c69-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1306/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="xdb897c6a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">List.</p></sidenote><content>A list of existing Foreign Military Sales cases for Harpoon missiles to foreign security partners.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb897c6b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1306/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="xdb897c6c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Timeline.</p></sidenote><content>The current timeline for the delivery of Harpoon missiles under each of the Foreign Military Sales cases identified under subparagraph (A).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb897c6d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1306/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="xdb897c6e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Timeline.</p></sidenote><content>A detailed analysis of contracting timelines for Harpoon missiles procured by foreign security partners through the Foreign Military Sales process and recommendations, if any, for accelerating such contracting timelines.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb897c6f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1306/b/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><chapeau>An analysis of the feasibility and advisability of accelerating the provision of Harpoon missiles to foreign security partners under existing Foreign Military Sales cases, including through—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb897c70-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1306/b/2/D/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>additional appropriations;<page identifier="/us/stat/137/492">137 STAT. 492</page></content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb897c71-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1306/b/2/D/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the authority provided under section 506 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (<ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2318">22 U.S.C. 2318</ref>);</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb897c72-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1306/b/2/D/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>the authority provided in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s333">section 333 of title 10, United States Code</ref>;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb897c73-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1306/b/2/D/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>any other authorities available to the Secretary of Defense under <ref href="/us/usc/t10">title 10 of the United States Code</ref>.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb897c74-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1306/b/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>An analysis of the potential for the United States Government to facilitize additional production capacity or purchase additional Harpoon missiles for future provision under section 506 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (<ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2318">22 U.S.C. 2318</ref>).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb897c75-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1306/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Congressional Briefing</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb897c76-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1306/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb897c77-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb897c78-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Taiwan.</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 and every 180 days thereafter through December 31, 2027, the Secretary of Defense and Secretary of State shall jointly provide the congressional defense committees, the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate a briefing on the current status of United States-provided security assistance to Taiwan, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb897c79-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1306/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="xdb897c7a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">List.</p></sidenote><chapeau>a list of existing cases for defense articles and services to be provided to Taiwan utilizing the authorities described in paragraph (2), including, with respect to a defense item or service planned or anticipated to be provided—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb897c7b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1306/c/1/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>a narrative description of the item or service;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb897c7c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1306/c/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the total value of the item or service;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb897c7d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1306/c/1/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>the lead program office involved in the provision of the item or service; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb897c7e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1306/c/1/A/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>the vendor of the item or service;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb897c7f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1306/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="xdb897c80-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Estimate.</p></sidenote><content>the estimated delivery schedule for each case identified under subparagraph (A);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb897c81-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1306/c/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>an identification of any case identified under subparagraph (A) that has been delayed by more than 3 months from the original estimated delivery schedule;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb897c82-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1306/c/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>any actions the Department of State and the Department of Defense have identified to prevent delays or accelerate the delivery of any case identified under subparagraph (A); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb897c83-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1306/c/1/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>any other matters determined to be relevant by the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defense.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb897c84-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1306/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authorities described</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The authorities described in this paragraph are the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb897c85-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1306/c/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The Foreign Military Financing, Foreign Military Sales, and Direct Commercial Sales programs of the Department of State.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb897c86-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1306/c/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The Department of Defense security assistance authorized by <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch16">chapter 16 of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb897c87-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1306/c/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>The Department of State training and education programs authorized by chapter 5 of part II of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (<ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2347/etseq">22 U.S.C. 2347 et seq.</ref>).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb897c88-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1306/c/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>Section 506 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (<ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2318">22 U.S.C. 2318</ref>).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb897c89-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1306/c/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>The provision of excess defense articles pursuant to the requirements of the Arms Export Control Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2751/etseq">22 U.S.C. 2751 et seq.</ref>).<page identifier="/us/stat/137/493">137 STAT. 493</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb897c8a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1306/c/2/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>Any other authority available to the Secretary of Defense or the Secretary of State.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e57769" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1307" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1307">SEC. 1307. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb897c8b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s3351">22 USC 3351 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>SENSE OF CONGRESS ON TAIWAN DEFENSE RELATIONS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdb8a17cc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  It is the sense of Congress that—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8a17cd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1307/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the United States’ one China policy, as guided by the Taiwan Relations Act (<ref href="/us/pl/96/8">Public Law 96–8</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t22">22 U.S.C. </ref>et seq.), the Three Communiques between the United States and the People’s Republic of China, and the Six Assurances provided by the United States to Taiwan in July 1982, is the foundation for United States-Taiwan relations;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8a17ce-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1307/2" 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="ydb8a17cf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1307/3" 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 toward Taiwan is contrary to the expectation of the peaceful resolution of the future of Taiwan;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8a17d0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1307/4" 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 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 should be maintained;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8a17d1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1307/5" 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 sufficient defensive capabilities, including by—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8a17d2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1307/5/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 an asymmetric strategy;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8a17d3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1307/5/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 of Taiwan for defense articles and services;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8a17d4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1307/5/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 that enable Taiwan to maintain sufficient defensive capabilities, as described in the Taiwan Relations Act;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8a17d5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1307/5/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><chapeau>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="ydb8a17d6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1307/5/D/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="ydb8a17d7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1307/5/D/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="ydb8a17d8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1307/5/D/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="ydb8a17d9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1307/5/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>cooperating with Taiwan to improve its ability to employ military capabilities in asymmetric ways, as described in the Taiwan Relations Act; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8a17da-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1307/5/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>expanding cooperation in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8a17db-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1307/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>the United States should increase its support to a free and open society in the face of aggressive efforts by the <page identifier="/us/stat/137/494">137 STAT. 494</page> Government of the People’s Republic of China to curtail or influence the free exercise of rights and democratic franchise.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e57876" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1308" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1308">SEC. 1308. </num><heading>OVERSIGHT OF TAIWAN ENHANCED RESILIENCE ACT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb8a65fc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1308/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Oversight of Taiwan Security Programs</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 5502 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/263">Public Law 117–263</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/136/2395">136 Stat. 2395</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t22/s3351">22 U.S.C. 3351</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8a65fd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1308/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (e)(2)(A), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 and</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>not less than annually</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8a65fe-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1308/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in subsection (f)(2)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8a65ff-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1308/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in subparagraph (L), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and</quotedText>” at the end;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8a6600-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1308/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in subparagraph (M), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the period at the end and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> a semicolon; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8a6601-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1308/a/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:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydb8a8d12-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="N">“(N) </num><content>a description of actions taken to establish or expand a comprehensive training program with Taiwan pursuant to section 5504;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydb8a8d13-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="O">“(O) </num><content>a description of actions taken to establish a joint consultative mechanism with appropriate officials of Taiwan, and the multi-year plan to provide for the acquisition of appropriate defensive capabilities by Taiwan, pursuant to section 5506 ; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydb8a8d14-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="P">“(P) </num><content>the list compiled pursuant to section 5507(a), and a description of actions taken pursuant to sections 5507(b) and 5507(c).”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb8a8d15-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1308/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Oversight of Regional Contingency Stockpile for Taiwan</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 5503 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/263">Public Law 117–263</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/136/2395">136 Stat. 2395</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb8a8d16-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriate Committees of Congress Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In subsection (d), the term “<term>appropriate committees of Congress</term>” means—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8a8d17-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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="ydb8a8d18-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e58007" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1309" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1309">SEC. 1309. </num><heading>TRAINING, ADVISING, AND INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY-BUILDING PROGRAM FOR MILITARY FORCES OF TAIWAN.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb8adb39-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1309/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb8adb3a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s3357b">22 USC 3357b</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>Consistent with the Taiwan Relations Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t22/s3301/etseq">22 U.S.C. 3301 et seq.</ref>) and pursuant to section 5504 of the Taiwan Enhanced Resilience Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t22/s3353">22 U.S.C. 3353</ref>), the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with appropriate officials of Taiwan, shall establish a comprehensive training, advising, and institutional capacity-building program for the military forces of Taiwan using the authorities provided in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch16">chapter 16 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, and other applicable statutory authorities available to the Secretary of Defense.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb8adb3b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1309/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</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 1248(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (<ref href="/us/pl/117">Public Law 117</ref>– 81; <ref href="/us/stat/135/1988">135 Stat. 1988</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8adb3c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1309/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraph (15) as paragraph (16); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8adb3d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1309/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 paragraph (14) the following new paragraph:<page identifier="/us/stat/137/495">137 STAT. 495</page> <quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydb8adb3e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="15">“(15) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb8adb3f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Update.</p></sidenote><content>An update on efforts made to establish the program authorized by subsection (a) of section 1309 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 and an identification of any authority or resource shortfall that inhibits such efforts.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e58086" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1310" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1310">SEC. 1310. </num><heading>PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS TO SUPPORT ENTERTAINMENT PROJECTS WITH TIES TO THE GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb8b0250-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1310/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 for the Department of Defense may be used to knowingly provide active and direct support to any film, television, or other entertainment project if the Secretary of Defense has demonstrable evidence that the project has complied, or is likely to comply, with a demand from the Government of the People’s Republic of China or the Chinese Communist Party, or an entity under the direction of the People’s Republic of China or the Chinese Communist Party, to censor the content of the project in a material manner to advance the national interest of the People’s Republic of China.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb8b0251-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1310/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><content>The Secretary of Defense may waive the prohibition under subsection (a) if the Secretary submits to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a written certification that such a waiver is in the national interest of the United States.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e58110" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1311" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1311">SEC. 1311. </num><heading>DETERMINATION ON INVOLVEMENT OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA IN THE MEXICAN FENTANYL TRADE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb8b2962-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1311/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb8b2963-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Determination</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 Director of National Intelligence, shall determine if information available to the Department of Defense indicates that the Government of the People’s Republic of China assisted in or approved of the transportation of pill presses, fentanyl products, or fentanyl precursors to one or more Mexican drug cartels.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb8b2964-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1311/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 the determination of the Secretary of Defense under subsection (a) is an affirmative determination, the Secretary shall submit the determination to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e58136" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1312" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1312">SEC. 1312. </num><heading>ANALYSIS OF CERTAIN BIOTECHNOLOGY ENTITIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb8b5075-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1312/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb8b5076-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb8b5077-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</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 conduct an analysis to determine if any biotechnology entity, or any subsidiary, parent, affiliate, or successor of such an entity, should be identified as a Chinese military company or a military-civil fusion contributor and included on the list maintained by the Department of Defense in accordance with section 1260H(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<ref href="/us/usc/t10/s113">10 U.S.C. 113 note</ref>).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb8b5078-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1312/b" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Biotechnology Entity Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>biotechnology entity</term>” means an entity that makes or offers a technology, good, or service that applies to or is enabled by life sciences innovation or product development for biological materials, including disease detection, genetic analysis, and related services.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/496">137 STAT. 496</page></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e58171" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1313" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1313">SEC. 1313. </num><heading>STUDIES ON DEFENSE BUDGET TRANSPARENCY OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA AND THE UNITED STATES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb8c13c9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1313/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb8c13ca-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Studies Required</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8c13cb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1313/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Study of prc budget</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 study on the defense budget of the People’s Republic of China.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8c13cc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1313/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Comparative study on budgets</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date on which the study required by paragraph (1) is submitted, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a comparative study on the defense budgets of the People’s Republic of China and the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8c13cd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1313/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Objective</inline>.—</heading><content>The objective of the studies required by paragraphs (1) and (2) shall be to provide the people of the United States with an accurate comparison of the defense spending of the People’s Republic of China and the United States.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb8c13ce-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1313/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 studies required by subsection (a) shall include, at a minimum, the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8c13cf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1313/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb8c13d0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><chapeau>A determination of the amounts invested by the applicable subject country across functional categories for spending, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8c13d1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1313/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>defense-related research and development;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8c13d2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1313/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>weapons procurement from domestic and foreign sources;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8c13d3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1313/b/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>operations and maintenance;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8c13d4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1313/b/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>pay and benefits;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8c13d5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1313/b/1/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>military construction;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8c13d6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1313/b/1/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>military pensions; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8c13d7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1313/b/1/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>any other category the Secretary considers relevant.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8c13d8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1313/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>A consideration of the effects of purchasing power parity and market exchange rates, particularly on non-traded goods.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8c13d9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1313/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb8c13da-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Estimate.</p></sidenote><content>An estimate of the magnitude of omitted spending from official defense budget information and, in the study required by subsection (a)(2), an accounting for such spending.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb8c13db-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1313/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Methodology</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The studies required by subsection (a) shall each employ a robust methodology that—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8c13dc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1313/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>does not depend on the official budget pronouncements of the Government of the People’s Republic of China or the Chinese Communist Party;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8c13dd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1313/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>takes into account the military-civil fusion present in the People’s Republic of China;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8c13de-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1313/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>employs the building-block method of analysis or a similar method of analysis, as appropriate; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8c13df-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1313/c/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>excludes spending related to veterans benefits, other than military pensions provided to veterans.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb8c13e0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1313/d" 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>The studies required by this section may take into consideration the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8c3af1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1313/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The effects of state-owned enterprises on the defense expenditures of the People’s Republic of China.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8c3af2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1313/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The role of differing acquisition policies and structures with respect to the defense expenditures of each subject country.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8c3af3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1313/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Any other matter relevant to evaluating the resources dedicated to the defense spending or the various military-related outlays of the People’s Republic of China.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/497">137 STAT. 497</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb8c3af4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1313/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form</inline>.—</heading><content>The studies required by this section shall be submitted in unclassified form, without any designation relating to dissemination control, but may include classified annexes.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e58345" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1314" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1314">SEC. 1314. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO TRANSFER FUNDS FOR BIEN HOA DIOXIN CLEANUP.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1253(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>; <ref href="/us/stat/134/3955">134 Stat. 3955</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>fiscal year 2023</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>fiscal year 2024</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d28342e58367" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1315" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1315">SEC. 1315. </num><heading>EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF PILOT PROGRAM TO IMPROVE CYBER COOPERATION WITH FOREIGN MILITARY PARTNERS IN SOUTHEAST ASIA.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb8cfe45-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1315/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>Subsection (a) of section 1256 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/134/3956">134 Stat. 3956</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s333">10 U.S.C. 333 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8cfe46-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1315/a/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>in Vietnam, Thailand, and Indonesia</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>with covered foreign military partners</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8cfe47-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1315/a/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>Vietnam, Thailand, and Indonesia</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>covered foreign military partners</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8cfe48-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1315/a/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>Vietnam, Thailand, and Indonesia on</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>covered foreign military partners on defensive</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb8cfe49-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1315/b" role="instruction" 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>Subsection (b) of such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8cfe4a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1315/b/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>Vietnam, Thailand, and Indonesia</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>covered foreign military partners</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8cfe4b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1315/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>Vietnam, Thailand, and Indonesia</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>covered foreign military partners</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb8cfe4c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1315/c" role="instruction" 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>Subsection (c)(2)(B) of such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Vietnam, Thailand, and Indonesia</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>covered foreign military partners</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb8cfe4d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1315/d" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Certification</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (d) of such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8cfe4e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1315/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>with any covered foreign military partner</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>scheduled to commence</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8cfe4f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1315/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>Vietnam, Indonesia, or Thailand</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the covered foreign military partner</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb8cfe50-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1315/e" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Extension</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (e) of such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2024</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2027</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb8cfe51-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1315/f" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (f) of such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb8d2562-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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="ydb8d2563-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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="ydb8d2564-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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="ydb8d2565-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8d2566-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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 military partner</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘<term>covered foreign military partner</term>’ means the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8d2567-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>Vietnam.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8d2568-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>Thailand.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8d2569-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>Indonesia.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8d256a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>The Philippines.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/498">137 STAT. 498</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8d256b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>Malaysia.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb8d256c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1315/g" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendments</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8d256d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1315/g/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Section 1256 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/134/3956">134 Stat. 3956</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s333">10 U.S.C. 333 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>, in the section heading, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>vietnam, thailand, and indonesia</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>covered foreign military partners in southeast asia</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8d256e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1315/g/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The table of contents for 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/134/3388">134 Stat. 3388</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item relating to section 1256 and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“Sec. 1256. </designator> <label>Pilot program to improve cyber cooperation with covered foreign military partners in Southeast Asia.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8d256f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1315/g/3" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The table of contents for title XII 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/134/3905">134 Stat. 3905</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item relating to section 1256 and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“Sec. 1256. </designator> <label>Pilot program to improve cyber cooperation with covered foreign military partners in Southeast Asia.”.</label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e58718" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1316" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1316">SEC. 1316. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb8d4c80-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s333">10 USC 333 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>ENHANCING MAJOR DEFENSE PARTNERSHIP WITH INDIA.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdb8dc1b1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of State and the head of any other relevant Federal department or agency, shall seek to ensure that India is appropriately considered for cooperative defense activities consistent with the status of India as a major defense partner of the United States, including with respect to the following lines of effort:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8dc1b2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1316/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>Eligibility for funding to initiate or facilitate cooperative research, development, testing, or evaluation projects with the Department of Defense, with priority given to projects in the areas of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8dc1b3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1316/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8dc1b4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1316/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>undersea domain awareness;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8dc1b5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1316/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>air combat and support;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8dc1b6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1316/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>munitions; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8dc1b7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1316/1/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>mobility.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8dc1b8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1316/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>Eligibility to enter into agreements with the Department of Defense for cooperative bilateral or multilateral provision of training to build capacity in the areas of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8dc1b9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1316/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>counterterrorism operations;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8dc1ba-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1316/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>counter-weapons of mass destruction operations;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8dc1bb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1316/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>counter-illicit drug trafficking operations;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8dc1bc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1316/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>counter-transnational organized crime operations;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8dc1bd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1316/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>maritime and border security operations;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8dc1be-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1316/2/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>military intelligence operations;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8dc1bf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1316/2/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>air domain awareness operations; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8dc1c0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1316/2/H" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">(H) </num><content>cyberspace security and defensive cyberspace operations.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8dc1c1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1316/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Eligibility to enter into a memorandum of understanding or other formal agreement with the Department of Defense for the purpose of conducting cooperative research and development projects on defense equipment and munitions.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/499">137 STAT. 499</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8dc1c2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1316/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Eligibility for entities from India to bid on contracts for the maintenance, repair, or overhaul of Department of Defense equipment located outside the United States.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e58820" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1317" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1317">SEC. 1317. </num><heading>REPORT ON ENHANCED SECURITY COOPERATION WITH JAPAN.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb8e5e03-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1317/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 June 1, 2024, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of State, shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on enhancing United States security cooperation with Japan.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb8e5e04-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1317/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>At a minimum, the report required by subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8e5e05-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1317/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>A description of the activities and investments the Department of Defense will implement for—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8e5e06-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1317/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>increased bilateral training, exercises, combined patrols, and other activities between the United States Armed Forces and the Self-Defense Forces of Japan;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8e5e07-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1317/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>improving information-sharing mechanisms and processes, including the adoption of enhanced security protocols; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8e5e08-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1317/b/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>enhancing cooperation on advanced technology initiatives.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8e5e09-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1317/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb8e5e0a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p></sidenote><chapeau>An analysis of the feasibility and advisability of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8e5e0b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1317/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>modifying United States command structures in Japan—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb8e5e0c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1317/b/2/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>to coordinate United States military activities and operations;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb8e5e0d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1317/b/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>to complement similar changes by the Self-Defense Forces of Japan; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb8e5e0e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1317/b/2/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>to facilitate integrated planning and implementation of combined activities; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8e5e0f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1317/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>additional modifications to the force posture of the United States Armed Forces in Japan.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8e5e10-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1317/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>An identification of challenges to the implementation of the activities and investments described in paragraph (1) and any recommended legislative changes, resourcing requirements, bilateral agreements, or other measures that would facilitate the implementation of such activities and investments.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb8e5e11-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1317/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="ydb8e5e12-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1317/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 committees of Congress</term>” means—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8e5e13-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1317/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8e5e14-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1317/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e58929" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1318" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1318">SEC. 1318. </num><heading>REPORT AND NOTIFICATION RELATING TO TRANSFER OF OPERATIONAL CONTROL ON KOREAN PENINSULA.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb8efa55-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1318/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, in coordination with the Secretary of State, shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report that—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8efa56-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1318/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>describes the conditions under which the military forces of the Republic of Korea would be prepared to assume wartime operational control of the United States and Republic of Korea Combined Forces Command; and<page identifier="/us/stat/137/500">137 STAT. 500</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8efa57-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1318/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb8efa58-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>includes an assessment of the extent to which the military forces of the Republic of Korea meet such conditions as of the date on which the report is submitted.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb8efa59-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1318/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><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8efa5a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1318/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 45 days before the date on which wartime operational control of the United States and Republic of Korea Combined Forces Command is transferred to the Republic of Korea, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of State, shall notify the appropriate committees of Congress of such transfer.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8efa5b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1318/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb8efa5c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The notification required by paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8efa5d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1318/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>An assessment of the extent to which the military forces of the Republic of Korea—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb8efa5e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1318/b/2/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>meet the conditions described in the report submitted under subsection (a), including with respect to the acquisition by the Republic of Korea of necessary military capabilities to counter the capabilities of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb8efa5f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1318/b/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>meet updated conditions for the assumption of the wartime operational control described in subsection (a)(1), including an explanation of the changes to such conditions relative to the conditions described in the report submitted under subsection (a).</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8efa60-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1318/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>A description of the command relationship among the United Nations Command, the United States and Republic of Korea Combined Forces Command, the United States Forces Korea, and the military forces of the Republic of Korea.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8efa61-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1318/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>An assessment of the extent to which such transfer impacts the security of the United States, the Republic of Korea, and other regional allies and partners.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8efa62-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1318/b/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>Any other matters determined relevant by the Secretary.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb8efa63-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1318/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 Committees of Congress Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>appropriate committees of Congress</term>” means—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8efa64-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1318/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 Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8efa65-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1318/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 Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e59037" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1319" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1319">SEC. 1319. </num><heading>STUDY AND REPORT ON COMMAND STRUCTURE AND FORCE POSTURE OF UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES IN THE INDO-PACIFIC REGION.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb8f96a6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1319/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="ydb8f96a7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1319/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb8f96a8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Contracts.</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 federally funded research and development center to conduct an independent study of the organizational structure and force posture of the United States Armed Forces in the area of responsibility of the United States Indo-Pacific Command.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8f96a9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1319/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 secretary</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8f96aa-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1319/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><content>Not later than 360 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the federally funded research and development center selected to conduct the study required by paragraph (1) shall submit to the Secretary a report on the findings of the study.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/501">137 STAT. 501</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8f96ab-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1319/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>The report required by subparagraph (A) shall include the following:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb8f96ac-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1319/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="xdb8f96ad-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><chapeau>An assessment of—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydb8f96ae-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1319/a/2/B/i/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>the organizational structure of the United States Armed Forces in the area of responsibility of the United States Indo-Pacific Command;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydb8f96af-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1319/a/2/B/i/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>the force posture, basing, access, and overflight agreements of the United States Armed Forces in such area of responsibility; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydb8f96b0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1319/a/2/B/i/III" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">(III) </num><content>any operational or command and control challenges resulting from the geography, force posture of the United States Armed Forces, or organizational structure of the United States Armed Forces in the area of responsibility of the United States Indo-Pacific Command.</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb8f96b1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1319/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="xdb8f96b2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb8f96b3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><chapeau>Any recommendation for—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydb8f96b4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1319/a/2/B/ii/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>adjustments to the force posture of the United States Armed Forces in such area of responsibility, including an identification of changes to any basing, access, or overflight agreement that may be necessary in response to the changing security environment in such area of responsibility;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydb8f96b5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1319/a/2/B/ii/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>modifying the current organizational structure of the United States Indo-Pacific Command, including modifications affecting United States Forces in Japan and South Korea, in response to such changing security environment; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydb8f96b6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1319/a/2/B/ii/III" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">(III) </num><content>improving the ability to coordinate with allies and partners.</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb8f96b7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1319/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="ydb8f96b8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1319/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb8f96b9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Records.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than April 1, 2025, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees an unaltered copy of the report submitted to the Secretary under subsection (a)(2), together with the views of the Secretary on the findings set forth in such report and any corresponding recommendations.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8f96ba-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1319/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> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb8f96bb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stA/s1319/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Public availability</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall make available to the public the unclassified form of the report required by paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d28342e59178" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Matters Relating to the AUKUS Partnership</heading> <section id="d28342e59183" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/s1321" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1321">SEC. 1321. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb8fbdcc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s10401">22 USC 10401</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>DEFINITIONS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdb900bed-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  In this subtitle:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb900bee-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/s1321/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriate congressional committees</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Except as otherwise provided, the term “<term>appropriate congressional committees</term>” means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb900bef-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/s1321/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb900bf0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/s1321/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/502">137 STAT. 502</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb900bf1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/s1321/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">AUKUS partnership</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb900bf2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/s1321/2/A" role="definitions" 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 term “<term>AUKUS partnership</term>” means the enhanced trilateral security partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States announced in September 2021.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb900bf3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/s1321/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Pillars</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The AUKUS partnership includes the following two pillars:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb900bf4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/s1321/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>Pillar One is focused on developing a pathway for Australia to acquire conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb900bf5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/s1321/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>Pillar Two is focused on enhancing trilateral collaboration on advanced defense capabilities, including hypersonic and counter hypersonic capabilities, quantum technologies, undersea technologies, and artificial intelligence.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb900bf6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/s1321/3" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">International traffic in arms regulations</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>International Traffic in Arms Regulations</term>” means subchapter M of chapter I of <ref href="/us/cfr/t22">title 22, Code of Federal Regulations</ref> (or successor regulations).</content></paragraph> </section> <part id="d28342e59266" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1" style="-uslm-lc:I658173"><num value="1">PART 1—</num><heading>ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS</heading> <section id="d28342e59271" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1331" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1331">SEC. 1331. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb900bf7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s10411">22 USC 10411</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>AUKUS PARTNERSHIP OVERSIGHT AND ACCOUNTABILITY FRAMEWORK.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb91e0b8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1331/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Senior Advisor</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb91e0b9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1331/a/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><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb91e0ba-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1331/a/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 Secretary of State shall designate a senior advisor at the Department of State (in this section referred to as the “Senior Advisor”), who shall oversee and coordinate the implementation of the AUKUS partnership.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb91e0bb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1331/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Qualification</inline>.—</heading><content>The Senior Advisor may be an individual serving within the existing leadership of the Department of State but that individual may not hold any other position concurrently while serving as the Senior Advisor.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb91e0bc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1331/a/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reporting</inline>.—</heading><content>The Senior Advisor shall report directly to the Secretary of State.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb91e0bd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1331/a/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Guidance</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of State shall issue guidance to all bureaus of the Department of State specifying the Senior Advisor’s responsibility for coordinating the implementation of all AUKUS partnership-related activities.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb91e0be-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1331/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 duties of the Senior Advisor shall be to—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb91e0bf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1331/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>coordinate efforts to implement the AUKUS partnership across relevant bureaus, directorates, and offices of the Department of State involved in matters such as arms exports, non-proliferation, deterrence, security assistance, and Indo-Pacific and United Kingdom relations;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb91e0c0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1331/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>serve as the lead within the Department of State on matters relating to the AUKUS partnership in the interagency process;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb91e0c1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1331/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>lead diplomatic efforts related to the AUKUS partnership with other governments to explain how the partnership will enhance security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region; and<page identifier="/us/stat/137/503">137 STAT. 503</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb91e0c2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1331/a/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><chapeau>consult regularly with the appropriate congressional committees and keep such committees fully and currently informed on all aspects of the AUKUS partnership, to include—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb91e0c3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1331/a/2/D/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>Australia’s acquisition of conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb91e0c4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1331/a/2/D/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>jointly developing advanced military capabilities; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb91e0c5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1331/a/2/D/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>any new programs under the AUKUS partnership.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb91e0c6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1331/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Personnel to support the senior advisor</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of State shall ensure that the Senior Advisor is adequately staffed with respect to the Senior Advisor’s duties described in paragraph (2) through details, or assignment of employees of the Department of State, with expertise consistent with such duties.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb91e0c7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1331/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Task Force</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb91e0c8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1331/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><chapeau>The Secretary of State shall establish a task force, to be known as the Task Force on AUKUS (in this section referred to as the “Task Force”), which—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb91e0c9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1331/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>shall meet regularly to coordinate internally on issues relating to the implementation of the AUKUS partnership; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb91e0ca-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1331/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>shall be led by the Senior Advisor.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb91e0cb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1331/b/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 duties of the Task Force may include—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb91e0cc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1331/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>ensuring that responsible offices maintain a unified list of all defense-related transactions that have taken place under the AUKUS partnership;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb91e0cd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1331/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>ensuring the establishment of a framework for gathering, maintaining, and exchanging information relating to companies, individuals, or entities that are compromising security of military technology, defense articles, and defense services exchanged under the AUKUS partnership; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb91e0ce-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1331/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>establishing an AUKUS industry forum for industry stakeholders, including non-traditional defense contractors (as such term is defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3014">section 3014 of title 10, United States Code</ref>), that will be open for the participation of foreign industry involved in the AUKUS partnership.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb91e0cf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1331/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Personnel to support the task force</inline>.—</heading><content>The personnel assigned to support the Senior Advisor under subsection (a)(3) shall also support the Task Force. The Secretary of State may not assign any additional personnel to support the Task Force.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb91e0d0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1331/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb91e0d1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notification</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, or not later than 90 days after the date on which a senior advisor at the Department of State is designated as the Senior Advisor, whichever occurs earlier, the Secretary of State shall notify the appropriate congressional committees of the number of personnel, relevant expertise of such personnel, and duties of such personnel directly supporting the work of the Senior Advisor and the offices supporting the Task Force.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb91e0d2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1331/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 State shall submit to the <page identifier="/us/stat/137/504">137 STAT. 504</page> appropriate congressional committees a report that includes the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb91e0d3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1331/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>A detailed description of the planned work of the Senior Advisor and the Task Force on matters related to the implementation of the AUKUS partnership.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb91e0d4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1331/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>For the preceding two calendar years and the current calendar year—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb91e0d5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1331/d/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the average and median times for the United States Government to review applications for licenses to export defense articles or defense services to persons, corporations, and the governments (including agencies and subdivisions of such governments, including official missions of such governments) of Australia or the United Kingdom;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb91e0d6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1331/d/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the average and median times for the United States Government to review applications from Australia and the United Kingdom for foreign military sales beginning from the date Australia or the United Kingdom submitted a letter of request that resulted in a letter of acceptance; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb91e0d7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1331/d/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>the number of applications from Australia and the United Kingdom for licenses to export defense articles and defense services that were denied or approved with provisos, listed by year.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb91e0d8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1331/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb91e0d9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time periods.</p></sidenote><chapeau>For each of the preceding two calendar years, the number of voluntary disclosures resulting in a violation of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations enumerated under section 40 of the Arms Export Control Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2780">22 U.S.C. 2780</ref>) or involving proscribed countries listed in section 126.1 of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations, by persons, corporations, and the governments (including agencies and subdivisions of such governments, including official missions of such governments) of Australia or the United Kingdom, including information with respect to—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9207ea-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1331/d/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>any instance of unauthorized access to technical data or defense articles;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9207eb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1331/d/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>inadequate physical or cyber security;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9207ec-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1331/d/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>retransfers or re-exports without authorization; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9207ed-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1331/d/3/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>employees of foreign companies that are United States persons that provide defense services without authorization.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb9207ee-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1331/e" 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 one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Senior Advisor shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that includes—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9207ef-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1331/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>a detailed description of any issues that representatives of the United States, the United Kingdom, or Australia have identified that threaten or conflict with the stated goals of the AUKUS partnership and any efforts to resolve these issues;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9207f0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1331/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>information on the National Disclosure Policy Committee with respect to adoption of a classification category relating to any anticipatory disclosure policy for Australia and the United Kingdom;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9207f1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1331/e/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>a detailed description of Department of State investigations into violations under section 38 of the Arms Export Control Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2778">22 U.S.C. 2778</ref>) or related provisions that involve AUKUS partners or entities in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia;<page identifier="/us/stat/137/505">137 STAT. 505</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9207f2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1331/e/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>details on whether regulatory changes to exemptions authorized under subsection (l) of section 38 of the Arms Export Control Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2778">22 U.S.C. 2778</ref>), as added by section 1343 of this Act, are likely or necessary within the next year; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9207f3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1331/e/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb9207f4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb9207f5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>an assessment of the change in the average and median Department of State licensing review times for the current reporting year based on the average and median licensing review times from the prior calendar year, including review times across the interagency for export licenses issued to Australia or the United Kingdom.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb9207f6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1331/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Sunset</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9207f7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1331/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>Subject to paragraph (2), the position of the Senior Advisor and the Task Force shall terminate on the date that is 7 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9207f8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1331/f/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb9207f9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb9207fa-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb9207fb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notification.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Renewal</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of State may renew the position of the Senior Advisor and the Task Force for 1 additional period of 4 years beginning after the date on which the Secretary notifies the appropriate congressional committees of the renewal.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb9207fc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1331/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—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9207fd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1331/g/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the Committee on Foreign Affairs and Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9207fe-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1331/g/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the Committee on Foreign Relations and Committee on Appropriations of the Senate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e59638" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1332" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1332">SEC. 1332. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb9207ff-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s10412">22 USC 10412</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>DESIGNATION OF SENIOR OFFICIAL FOR DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ACTIVITIES RELATING TO, AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR, THE AUKUS PARTNERSHIP.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb92ca50-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1332/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb92ca51-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Designation of Senior Official</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall designate a senior civilian official of the Department of Defense who shall be responsible for overseeing Department of Defense activities relating to the AUKUS partnership.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb92ca52-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1332/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><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb92ca53-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1332/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb92ca54-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</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, in coordination with the Administrator for Nuclear Security and the Secretary of State, shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report containing an implementation plan outlining Department of Defense efforts relating to the AUKUS partnership.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb92ca55-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1332/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 plan required by paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb92ca56-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1332/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="xdb92ca57-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Timelines.</p></sidenote><content>Timelines and major anticipated milestones for the implementation of the AUKUS partnership.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb92ca58-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1332/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>An identification of dependencies of such milestones on defense requirements that are—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb92ca59-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1332/b/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>unrelated to the AUKUS partnership; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb92ca5a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1332/b/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>solely within the decisionmaking responsibility of Australia or the United Kingdom.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb92ca5b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1332/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau>A consideration of the implications of the plan on the industrial base with respect to—<page identifier="/us/stat/137/506">137 STAT. 506</page></chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb92ca5c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1332/b/2/C/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>the expansion of existing United States submarine construction capacity to fulfill United States, United Kingdom, and Australia requirements;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb92ca5d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1332/b/2/C/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>acceleration of the restoration of United States capabilities for producing highly enriched uranium to fuel submarine reactors;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb92ca5e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1332/b/2/C/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>stabilization of commodity markets and expanding supplies of high-grade steel, construction materials, and other resources required for improving shipyard condition and expanding throughput capacity; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb92f16f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1332/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="xdb92f170-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><content>coordination and synchronization of industrial sourcing opportunities among Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb92f171-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1332/b/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><chapeau>A description of resourcing and personnel requirements, including—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb92f172-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1332/b/2/D/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>a detailed assessment of the feasibility of hiring and retaining additional foreign disclosure officers to facilitate more rapid technology transfer to Australia and the United Kingdom; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb92f173-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1332/b/2/D/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb92f174-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>an assessment of any additional requirements for Department of Defense personnel to support the transfer of defense articles to Australia and the United Kingdom.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb92f175-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1332/b/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><chapeau>A plan for improving information sharing, including—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb92f176-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1332/b/2/E/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb92f177-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb92f178-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>recommendations for modifications to foreign disclosure policies and processes;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb92f179-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1332/b/2/E/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb92f17a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Guidelines.</p></sidenote><content>the promulgation of written information-sharing guidelines or policies to improve information sharing under the AUKUS partnership;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb92f17b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1332/b/2/E/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>the establishment of an information handling caveat specific to the AUKUS partnership; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb92f17c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1332/b/2/E/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>the reduction in use of the Not Releasable to Foreign Nations (NOFORN) information handling caveat.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb92f17d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1332/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="xdb92f17e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Intellectual </p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb92f17f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">property.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb92f180-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Patents.</p></sidenote><content>Processes for the protection of privately held intellectual property, including patents.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb92f181-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1332/b/2/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb92f182-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb92f183-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>Recommended updates to other <ref href="/us/usc/t10">title 10, United States Code</ref>, authorities or regulatory, policy, or process frameworks.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb92f184-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1332/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb92f185-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb92f186-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Termination date.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb92f187-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Briefing.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Semiannual Updates</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 60 days after the date on which the plan required by subsection (b) is submitted, and semiannually thereafter not later than April 1 and October 1 each year through 2029, the senior civilian official designated under subsection (a) shall provide the congressional defense committees and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate with a briefing on the status of all Department activities to implement the AUKUS partnership.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e59837" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1333" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1333">SEC. 1333. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb92f188-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s10413">22 USC 10413</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>REPORTING RELATED TO THE AUKUS PARTNERSHIP.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb942a09-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1333/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report on Instruments</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb942a0a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1333/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb942a0b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Submission.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 30 days after the signature, conclusion, or other finalization of any non-binding instrument related to the AUKUS partnership, the President <page identifier="/us/stat/137/507">137 STAT. 507</page> shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees the text of such instrument.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb942a0c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1333/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Non-duplication of efforts; rule of construction</inline>.—</heading><content>To the extent the text of a non-binding instrument is submitted to the appropriate congressional committees pursuant to paragraph (1), such text does not need to be submitted to Congress pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t1/s112b/a/1/A/ii">section 112b(a)(1)(A)(ii) of title 1, United States Code</ref>, as amended by section 5947 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/263">Public Law 117–263</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/136/3476">136 Stat. 3476</ref>). Paragraph (1) shall not be construed to relieve the executive branch of any other requirement of <ref href="/us/usc/t1/s112b">section 112b of title 1, United States Code</ref>, as so amended, or any other provision of law.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb942a0d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1333/a/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="ydb942a0e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1333/a/3/A" role="definitions" 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 term “<term>text</term>”, with respect to a non-binding instrument, includes—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb942a0f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1333/a/3/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>any annex, appendix, codicil, side agreement, side letter, or any document of similar purpose or function to the aforementioned, regardless of the title of the document, that is entered into contemporaneously and in conjunction with the non-binding instrument; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb942a10-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1333/a/3/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>any implementing agreement or arrangement, or any document of similar purpose or function to the aforementioned, regardless of the title of the document, that is entered into contemporaneously and in conjunction with the non-binding instrument.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb942a11-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1333/a/3/B" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Contemporaneously and in conjunction with</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>As used in subparagraph (A), the term “<term>contemporaneously and in conjunction with</term>”—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb942a12-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1333/a/3/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>shall be construed liberally; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb942a13-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1333/a/3/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>may not be interpreted to require any action to have occurred simultaneously or on the same day.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb942a14-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1333/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report on AUKUS Partnership</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb942a15-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1333/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 one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and biennially thereafter, the Secretary of State, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense and other appropriate heads of agencies, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the AUKUS partnership.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb942a16-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1333/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 report required under paragraph (1) shall include the following elements:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb942a17-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1333/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Strategy</inline>.—</heading><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb942a18-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1333/b/2/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>An identification of the defensive military capability gaps and capacity shortfalls that the AUKUS partnership seeks to offset.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb942a19-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1333/b/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>An explanation of the total cost to the United States associated with Pillar One of the AUKUS partnership.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb942a1a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1333/b/2/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>A detailed explanation of how enhanced access to the industrial base of Australia is contributing to strengthening the United States strategic position in Asia.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb942a1b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1333/b/2/A/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>A detailed explanation of the military and strategic benefit provided by the improved access provided by naval bases of Australia.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/508">137 STAT. 508</page></content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb942a1c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1333/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="xdb942a1d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>A detailed assessment of how Australia’s sovereign conventionally armed nuclear attack submarines contribute to United States defense and deterrence objectives in the Indo-Pacific region.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb942a1e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1333/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Implement the aukus partnership</inline>.—</heading><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb942a1f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1333/b/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><chapeau>Progress made on achieving the Optimal Pathway established for Australia’s development of conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines, including the following elements:</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydb942a20-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1333/b/2/B/i/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>A description of progress made by Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States to conclude an Article 14 arrangement with the International Atomic Energy Agency.</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydb942a21-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1333/b/2/B/i/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>A description of the status of efforts of Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States to build the supporting infrastructure to base conventionally armed, nuclear-powered attack submarines.</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydb942a22-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1333/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="xdb942a23-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Updates.</p></sidenote><content>Updates on the efforts by Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States to train a workforce that can build, sustain, and operate conventionally armed, nuclear-powered attack submarines.</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydb942a24-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1333/b/2/B/i/IV" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="IV">(IV) </num><content>A description of progress in establishing submarine support facilities capable of hosting rotational forces in western Australia by 2027.</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydb942a25-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1333/b/2/B/i/V" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="V">(V) </num><chapeau>A description of progress made in improving United States submarine production capabilities that will enable the United States to meet—</chapeau><item class="fontsize10" id="ydb942a26-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1333/b/2/B/i/V/aa" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="aa">(aa) </num><content>its objectives of providing up to five Virginia Class submarines to Australia by the early to mid-2030’s; and</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="ydb942a27-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1333/b/2/B/i/V/bb" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="bb">(bb) </num><content>United States submarine production requirements.</content></item> </subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb942a28-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1333/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="xdb942a29-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><chapeau>Progress made on Pillar Two of the AUKUS partnership, including the following elements:</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydb942a2a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1333/b/2/B/ii/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><chapeau>An assessment of the efforts of Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States to enhance collaboration across the following eight trilateral lines of effort:</chapeau><item class="fontsize10" id="ydb942a2b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1333/b/2/B/ii/I/aa" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="aa">(aa) </num><content>Underseas capabilities.</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="ydb942a2c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1333/b/2/B/ii/I/bb" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="bb">(bb) </num><content>Quantum technologies.</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="ydb942a2d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1333/b/2/B/ii/I/cc" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="cc">(cc) </num><content>Artificial intelligence and autonomy.</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="ydb942a2e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1333/b/2/B/ii/I/dd" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="dd">(dd) </num><content>Advanced cyber capabilities.</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="ydb942a2f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1333/b/2/B/ii/I/ee" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ee">(ee) </num><content>Hypersonic and counter-hypersonic capabilities.</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="ydb942a30-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1333/b/2/B/ii/I/ff" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ff">(ff) </num><content>Electronic warfare.</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="ydb945141-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1333/b/2/B/ii/I/gg" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="gg">(gg) </num><content>Innovation.</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="ydb945142-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1333/b/2/B/ii/I/hh" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="hh">(hh) </num><content>Information sharing.</content></item> </subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydb945143-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt1/s1333/b/2/B/ii/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>An assessment of any new lines of effort established.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/509">137 STAT. 509</page></content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> </part> <part id="d28342e60119" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt2" style="-uslm-lc:I658173"><num value="2">PART 2—</num><heading>STREAMLINING AND PROTECTING TRANSFERS OF UNITED STATES MILITARY TECHNOLOGY FROM COMPROMISE</heading> <section id="d28342e60124" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt2/s1341" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1341">SEC. 1341. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb945144-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s10421">22 USC 10421</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>PRIORITY FOR AUSTRALIA AND THE UNITED KINGDOM IN FOREIGN MILITARY SALES AND DIRECT COMMERCIAL SALES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb949f65-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt2/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>The President shall institute policies and procedures for letters of request from Australia and the United Kingdom to transfer defense articles and services under section 21 of the Arms Export Control Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2761">22 U.S.C. 2761</ref>) related to AUKUS to receive expedited consideration and processing relative to all other letters of request other than from Taiwan and Ukraine.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb949f66-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt2/s1341/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Technology Transfer Policy for Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><sidenote><p>President.</p></sidenote><sidenote><p>Procedures.</p></sidenote></chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb949f67-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt2/s1341/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 State, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, shall create an anticipatory release policy for the transfer of technologies described in paragraph (2) to Australia, the United Kingdom, and Canada through Foreign Military Sales and Direct Commercial Sales that are not covered by an exemption under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb949f68-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt2/s1341/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Capabilities described</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The capabilities described in this paragraph are—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb949f69-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt2/s1341/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>Pillar One-related technologies associated with submarine and associated combat systems; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb949f6a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt2/s1341/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Pillar Two-related technologies, including hypersonic missiles, cyber capabilities, artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, undersea capabilities, and other advanced technologies.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb949f6b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt2/s1341/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb949f6c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Review.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Expedited decision-making</inline>.—</heading><content>Review of a transfer under the policy established under paragraph (1) shall be subject to an expedited decision-making process.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb949f6d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt2/s1341/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb949f6e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Review.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb949f6f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Update.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Interagency Policy and Guidance</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defense shall jointly review and update interagency policies and implementation guidance related to requests for Foreign Military Sales and Direct Commercial Sales, including by incorporating the anticipatory release provisions of this section.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e60214" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt2/s1342" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1342">SEC. 1342. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb949f70-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s10422">22 USC 10422</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>IDENTIFICATION AND PRE-CLEARANCE OF PLATFORMS, TECHNOLOGIES, AND EQUIPMENT FOR SALE TO AUSTRALIA AND THE UNITED KINGDOM THROUGH FOREIGN MILITARY SALES AND DIRECT COMMERCIAL SALES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb94ed91-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt2/s1342/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb94ed92-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb94ed93-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">President.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb94ed94-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb94ed95-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">List.</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, and on a biennial basis thereafter for 8 years, the President shall submit to the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives a report that includes a list of advanced military platforms, technologies, and equipment that are pre-cleared and prioritized for sale and release to Australia, the United Kingdom and Canada through the Foreign Military Sales and Direct Commercial Sales programs without regard to whether a letter of request or license to purchase such platforms, technologies, or equipment has been received from any of such country.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/510">137 STAT. 510</page></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb94ed96-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt2/s1342/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Items</inline>.—</heading><content>Each list may include items that are not related to the AUKUS partnership but may not include items that are not covered by an exemption under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations except unmanned aerial or hypersonic systems.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e60254" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt2/s1343" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1343">SEC. 1343. </num><heading>EXPORT CONTROL EXEMPTIONS AND STANDARDS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb95b0e7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt2/s1343/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="xdb95b0e8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">President.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 38 of the Arms Export Control Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2778">22 U.S.C. 2778</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb969b49-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="l">“(l) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">AUKUS Defense Trade Cooperation</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb969b4a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Determination and certification</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb969b4b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb969b4c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</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 subsection, the President shall determine and certify in writing, and include a detailed justification, to the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives whether Australia or the United Kingdom has—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb969b4d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>implemented a system of export controls comparable to those of the United States that satisfies the elements of subsection (j)(2)(A)(i), (ii), (iii), and (iv) and subsection (j)(2)(B)(i), (ii) and (v) for United States-origin defense articles and defense services, and for controlling the provision of military training; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb969b4e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>implemented a comparable exemption from its export controls for the United States.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb969b4f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb969b50-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb969b51-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements met</inline>.—</heading><content>If the President makes the determination that Australia or the United Kingdom meets the comparability standards of clauses (i) and (ii) of subparagraph (A), the justification required by such subparagraph shall include an assessment of how the country satisfied the specific elements described in such clauses.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb969b52-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb969b53-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Applicability.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements not met</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If the President makes a determination that Australia or the United Kingdom does not meet the comparability standards of clauses (i) and (ii) of subparagraph (A), the justification required by such subparagraph shall include, as applicable—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydb969b54-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>the specific elements of either such clause (i) or (ii) that were determined not to meet the comparability standards;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydb969b55-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>the specific actions the country needs to take in order to meet the comparability standards; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydb969b56-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">“(III) </num><content>the actions the United States is taking, as appropriate, to facilitate that the country is granted an exemption in a timely manner upon meeting the comparability standards.</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb969b57-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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 determination and certification described in subparagraph (A) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb969b58-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exemption</inline>.—</heading><content>Upon submittal of a determination and certification to the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives that Australia or the United Kingdom has <page identifier="/us/stat/137/511">137 STAT. 511</page> met the comparability standards of clauses (i) and (ii) of paragraph (1)(A), and subject to the limitation in paragraph (4), the President shall immediately exempt from the licensing or other approval requirements of this section exports and transfers (including reexports, transfers, temporary imports, and brokering activities) of defense articles and defense services between the United States and that country or among the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb969b59-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reassessment</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb969b5a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb969b5b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If the President is unable to make a determination that Australia or the United Kingdom has met the comparability standards of clauses (i) and (ii) of paragraph (1)(A) or suspends the exemption pursuant to paragraph (5), the President shall—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb969b5c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>not less frequently than once every 120 days reassess whether the country has met those requirements;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb969b5d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>report the results of such reassessment in writing, and include a detailed justification, to the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb969b5e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>report on steps the country must take to establish the exemption.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb969b5f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb969b60-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Positive reassessment</inline>.—</heading><content>Upon any reassessment under subparagraph (A) in which the President determines that Australia or the United Kingdom has met the comparability standards of clauses (i) and (ii) of paragraph (1)(A), the President shall immediately provide to that country an exemption described in paragraph (2).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb96c271-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Negative reassessment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If the President finds in any reassessment under subparagraph (A) that Australia or the United Kingdom has not met the comparability standards of clauses (i) and (ii) of paragraph (1)(A), the written reassessment shall include, as applicable—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb96c272-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>the specific elements of either such clauses that were determined not to be comparable;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb96c273-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the specific actions the country needs to take in order to meet the comparability standards; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb96c274-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>the actions the United States is taking, as appropriate, to facilitate that the country is granted an exemption in a timely manner upon meeting the comparability standards.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb96c275-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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 reassessment described in subparagraph (A)(ii) shall be submitted in an unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb96c276-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>An exemption described in paragraph (2) shall not apply to any activity (including exports, transfers, reexports, retransfers, temporary imports, or brokering) of defense articles and defense services between or among the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia that—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb96c277-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>are excluded by those countries;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb96c278-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>are referred to in subsection (j)(1)(C)(ii); or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb96c279-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><chapeau>involve individuals or entities that are not approved by—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb96c27a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>the Secretary of State; and<page identifier="/us/stat/137/512">137 STAT. 512</page></content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb96c27b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the Ministry of Defense, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, or other similar authority within those countries.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb96c27c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Temporary suspension of exemption</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb96c27d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb96c27e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb96c27f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Certification.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The President may suspend an exemption described in paragraph (2) with respect to Australia or the United Kingdom if the President determines and certifies in writing, and includes a detailed justification, to the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives that—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb96c280-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>the country has ceased to implement a system of export controls comparable to those of the United States that satisfies the elements of subsection (j)(2)(A)(i), (ii), (iii), and (iv) and subsection (j)(2)(B)(i), (ii) and (v) for United States-origin defense articles and defense services, and for controlling the provision of military training; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb96c281-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>due to a substantial change in circumstance, the suspension is necessary to protect the vital national security or foreign policy interests of the United States in relation to the country concerned; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb96c282-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>the country concerned has ceased to implement a comparable exemption from its export controls for the United States.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb96c283-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Additional matter to be included</inline>.—</heading><content>The justification required to be included in the determination and certification described in subparagraph (A) shall also include a description of the specific actions the United States and the country are taking to address the reasons for the suspension.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb96c284-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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 determination and certification described in subparagraph (A) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb96c285-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>If the President reissues an exemption described in paragraph (2) with respect to Australia or the United Kingdom that the President suspended pursuant to subparagraph (A), the President shall submit to the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives a report stating the steps the country took that allowed the exemption to be so reinstated.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb96c286-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Certain requirements not applicable</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb96c287-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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>Paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of section 3(d) shall not apply to any export or transfer that is the subject of an exemption described in paragraph (2).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb96c288-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Quarterly reports</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of State shall—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb96c289-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>require all exports and transfers that would be subject to the requirements of paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of section 3(d) but for the application of subparagraph (A) to be reported to the Secretary; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb96c28a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>submit such reports to the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives on a quarterly basis.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb96c28b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">“(7) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Sunset</inline>.—</heading><page identifier="/us/stat/137/513">137 STAT. 513</page> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb96c28c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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>Any exemption described in paragraph (2) shall terminate on the date that is 15 years after the date of the enactment of this subsection.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb96c28d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Renewal</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of State may renew such exemption for 5 years upon a certification to the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives that such exemption is in the vital national interest of the United States with a detailed justification for such certification.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb96c28e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt2/s1343/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb96c28f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2778">22 USC 2778 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reports</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb96c290-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt2/s1343/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 one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter until no exemptions described in subsection (l)(2) of section 38 of the Arms Export Control Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2778">22 U.S.C. 2778</ref>), as added by subsection (a) of this section, remain in effect, the Secretary of State shall submit to the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives a report on the operation of exemptions described in such subsection (l)(2), including whether any changes to such exemptions are likely to be made in the coming year.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb96c291-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt2/s1343/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Initial report</inline>.—</heading><content>The first report submitted under paragraph (1) shall also include an assessment of key recommendations the United States Government has provided to the Governments of Australia and the United Kingdom to revise laws, regulations, and policies of such countries that are required to implement the AUKUS partnership.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb96c292-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt2/s1343/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report on expedited review of export licenses for exports of advanced technologies</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense, shall report on the practical application of a possible “fast track” decision-making process for applications, classified or unclassified, to export defense articles and defense services to Australia, the United Kingdom, and Canada.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e60681" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt2/s1344" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1344">SEC. 1344. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb96c293-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s10423">22 USC 10423</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>EXPEDITED REVIEW OF EXPORT LICENSES FOR EXPORTS OF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES TO AUSTRALIA, THE UNITED KINGDOM, AND CANADA.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb9710b4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt2/s1344/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb9710b5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb9710b6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Regulations.</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 State, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense, shall initiate a rulemaking to establish an expedited decision-making process, classified or unclassified, for applications to export to Australia, the United Kingdom, and Canada commercial, advanced-technology defense articles and defense services that are not covered by an exemption under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb9710b7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt2/s1344/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Eligibility</inline>.—</heading><content>To qualify for the expedited decision-making process described in subsection (a), an application shall be for an export of defense articles or defense services that will take place wholly within or between the physical territory of Australia, Canada, or the United Kingdom and the United States and with governments or corporate entities from such countries.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb9710b8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt2/s1344/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb9710b9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Availability of Expedited Process</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The expedited decision-making process described in subsection (a) shall be available <page identifier="/us/stat/137/514">137 STAT. 514</page> for both classified and unclassified items, and the process must satisfy the following criteria to the extent practicable:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9710ba-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt2/s1344/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Any licensing application to export defense articles and services that is related to a government to government agreement must be approved, returned, or denied within 30 days of submission.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9710bb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt2/s1344/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>For all other licensing requests, any review shall be completed not later than 45 calendar days after the date of application.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e60741" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt2/s1345" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1345">SEC. 1345. </num><heading>UNITED STATES MUNITIONS LIST.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb975edc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt2/s1345/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exemption for the Governments of the United Kingdom and Australia From Certification and Congressional Notification Requirements Applicable to Certain Transfers</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 38(f)(3) of the Arms Export Control Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2778/f/3">22 U.S.C. 2778(f)(3)</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, the United Kingdom, or Australia</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>Canada</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb975edd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt2/s1345/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb975ede-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2778">22 USC 2778 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">United States Munitions List Periodic Reviews</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb975edf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt2/s1345/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 State, acting through authority delegated by the President to carry out periodic reviews of items on the United States Munitions List under section 38(f) of the Arms Export Control Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2778/f">22 U.S.C. 2778(f)</ref>) and in coordination with the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Energy, the Secretary of Commerce, and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, shall carry out such reviews not less frequently than every 3 years.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb975ee0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt2/s1345/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Scope</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The periodic reviews described in paragraph (1) shall focus on matters including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb975ee1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt2/s1345/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>interagency resources to address current threats faced by the United States;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb975ee2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt2/s1345/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the evolving technological and economic landscape;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb975ee3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt2/s1345/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>the widespread availability of certain technologies and items on the United States Munitions List; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb975ee4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt2/s1345/b/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>risks of misuse of United States-origin defense articles.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb975ee5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt2/s1345/b/3" 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>The Department of State may consult with the Defense Trade Advisory Group (DTAG) and other interested parties in conducting the periodic review described in paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </part> <part id="d28342e60830" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3" style="-uslm-lc:I658173"><num value="3">PART 3—</num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb975ee6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">AUKUS Submarine Transfer Authorization Act.</p></sidenote><heading>AUKUS SUBMARINE TRANSFER AUTHORIZATION ACT</heading> <section id="d28342e60838" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1351" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1351">SEC. 1351. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb975ee7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s10401">22 USC 10401 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>SHORT TITLE.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  This part may be cited as the “<shortTitle role="part">AUKUS Submarine Transfer Authorization Act</shortTitle>”.</content></section> <section id="d28342e60853" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1352" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1352">SEC. 1352. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb9785f8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s10431">22 USC 10431 note</ref>.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb9785f9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">President.</p></sidenote><heading>AUTHORIZATION OF SALES OF VIRGINIA CLASS SUBMARINES TO AUSTRALIA.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb99cfea-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1352/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb99cfeb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb99cfec-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Effective beginning on the date that is one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President is authorized to transfer up to two Virginia Class submarines from the inventory of the Department of the Navy to the Government of Australia on a sale basis, and transfer not more than one additional Virginia Class submarine to the Government of Australia on a sale basis pursuant to section 21 of the Arms Export Control Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2761">22 U.S.C. 2761</ref>) during the 20-year period <page identifier="/us/stat/137/515">137 STAT. 515</page> beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, to implement the trilateral security partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States (in this section referred to as the “AUKUS partnership”).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb99cfed-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1352/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Provisions of Law Superseded</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The transfer of a vessel authorized under subsection (a) shall not be subject to the requirements of—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb99cfee-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1352/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>section 36 of the Arms Export Control Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2776">22 U.S.C. 2776</ref>); or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb99cfef-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1352/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s8677">section 8677 of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb99cff0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1352/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Costs of Transfers</inline>.—</heading><content>Any expense incurred by the United States in connection with a transfer of a vessel authorized under subsection (a) shall be charged to the Government of Australia notwithstanding section 516(e) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (<ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2321j/e">22 U.S.C. 2321j(e)</ref>).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb99cff1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1352/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Certifications and Other Requirements</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb99cff2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1352/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb99cff3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 270 days prior to the transfer of a vessel authorized under subsection (a), the President shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees and leadership a certification that—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb99cff4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1352/d/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>the transfer of such vessels—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb99cff5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1352/d/1/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>will not degrade the United States undersea capabilities;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb99cff6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1352/d/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>is consistent with United States foreign policy and national security interests; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb99cff7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1352/d/1/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>is in furtherance of the AUKUS partnership;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb99cff8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1352/d/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the United States is making sufficient submarine production and maintenance investments to meet the combination of United States military requirements and the requirements under subparagraph (A);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb99cff9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1352/d/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>the Government of Australia has provided the appropriate funds and support for the additional capacity required to meet the requirements identified in this section; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb99cffa-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1352/d/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>the Government Australia has the capability to host and fully operate the vessels authorized to be transferred.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb99cffb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1352/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Waiver of chief of naval operations certification</inline>.—</heading><content>The requirement for the Chief of Naval Operations to make a certification under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s8678">section 8678 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, shall not apply to the transfer of a vessel authorized under subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb99cffc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1352/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Required mutual defense agreement</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb99cffd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1352/d/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>The President may not provide for the transfer of a vessel authorized under subsection (a) unless the United States and Australia have entered into a mutual defense agreement that meets the requirements of subparagraph (B) and such agreement is in effect.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb99cffe-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1352/d/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A mutual defense agreement meets the requirements described in this subparagraph if the agreement—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb99cfff-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1352/d/3/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>provides a clear legal framework for the sole purpose of Australia’s acquisition of conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb99d000-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1352/d/3/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>meets the highest nonproliferation standards for the exchange of nuclear materials, technology, <page identifier="/us/stat/137/516">137 STAT. 516</page> equipment, and information between the United States and Australia.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb99d001-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1352/d/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Subsequent sales</inline>.—</heading><content>A transfer of vessel that is a Virginia class submarine on a sale basis other than a transfer described in subsection (a) may occur only if such transfer is explicitly authorized pursuant to a law enacted after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb99d002-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1352/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Crediting of Receipts</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb99d003-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1352/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>Notwithstanding any provision of law pertaining to the crediting of amounts received from a sale under the terms of section 21 of the Arms Export Control Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2761">22 U.S.C. 2761</ref>), any receipt of the United States as a result of a transfer of a vessel authorized under subsection (a) shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb99d004-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1352/e/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>be credited, at the discretion of the President to—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb99d005-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1352/e/1/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>the appropriation, fund, or account used in incurring the original obligation;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb99d006-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1352/e/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>an appropriate appropriation, fund, or account currently available for the purposes for which the expenditures for the original acquisition of submarines transferred under this section were made; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb99d007-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1352/e/1/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>any other appropriation, fund, or account available for the improvement of the United States submarine industrial base; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb99d008-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1352/e/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>remain available for obligation until expended for the same purpose as the appropriation to which the receipt is credited.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb99d009-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1352/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notifications and report</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb99d00a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1352/e/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Initial notification</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 30 days before the date of the delivery of the first vessel authorized to be transferred under subsection (a), the President shall notify the appropriate congressional committees and leadership of the following:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb99d00b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1352/e/2/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>The Government of Australia has achieved Submarine Rotational Forces-West full operational capability to support 4 rotationally deployed Virginia class submarines and one Astute class submarine, including having demonstrated the domestic capacity to fully perform all the associated activities necessary for the safe hosting and operation of nuclear-powered submarines.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb99d00c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1352/e/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau>The Government of Australia has achieved sovereign-ready initial operational capability to support a Royal Australian Navy Virginia class submarine, including having demonstrated the domestic capacity to fully perform all the associated—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydb99d00d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1352/e/2/A/ii/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>activities necessary for the safe hosting and operation of nuclear-powered submarines;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydb99d00e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1352/e/2/A/ii/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>crewing;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydb99d00f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1352/e/2/A/ii/III" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">(III) </num><content>operations;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydb99d010-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1352/e/2/A/ii/IV" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="IV">(IV) </num><content>regulatory and emergency procedures, including those specific to nuclear power plants; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydb99d011-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1352/e/2/A/ii/V" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="V">(V) </num><content>detailed planning for enduring Virginia class submarine ownership, including each significant event leading up to and including nuclear defueling.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/517">137 STAT. 517</page></content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb99d012-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1352/e/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notification</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 30 days after the date of a transfer of any vessel authorized under subsection (a), and upon any transfer or depositing of funds received pursuant to such a transfer, the President shall notify the appropriate congressional committees and leadership of—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb99d013-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1352/e/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>the amount of funds received pursuant to the transfer; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb99d014-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1352/e/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the specific account or fund into which the funds described in clause (i) are deposited.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb99d015-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1352/e/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><content>Not later than 30 days after the receipt of funds as described in subparagraph (B), the President shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees and leadership a report on the matters described in clauses (i) and (ii) of subparagraph (A).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb99f726-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1352/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Applicability of Existing Law to Transfer of Special Nuclear Material and Utilization Facilities for Military Applications</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb99f727-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1352/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>With respect to any special nuclear material for use in utilization facilities or any portion of a vessel transferred under the authority of subsection (a) constituting utilization facilities for military applications under section 91 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s2121">42 U.S.C. 2121</ref>), the transfer of such material or such facilities shall only occur in accordance with such section 91.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb99f728-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1352/f/2" 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 President may use proceeds from a transfer described in subparagraph (1) for the acquisition of submarine naval nuclear propulsion plants and the nuclear fuel to replace the propulsion plants and fuel transferred to the Government of Australia.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb99f729-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1352/g" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Repair and Refurbishment of AUKUS Submarines</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s8680">Section 8680 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb99f72a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1352/g/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsection (c) as subsection (d); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb99f72b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1352/g/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 (b) the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb9a1e3c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Repair and Refurbishment of Certain Submarines</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="ydb9a1e3d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb9a1e3e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, and subject to paragraph (2), the President shall determine the appropriate public or private shipyard in the United States, Australia, or the United Kingdom to perform any repair or refurbishment of a United States submarine involved in submarine security activities between the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb9a1e3f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2)</num><subparagraph class="inline" id="ydb9a1e40-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>The President may determine under paragraph (1) that repair or refurbishment described in such paragraph may be performed in Australia or the United Kingdom only if—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb9a1e41-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>such repair or refurbishment will facilitate the development of repair or refurbishment capabilities in the United Kingdom or Australia;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb9a1e42-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>such repair or refurbishment will be for a United States submarine that is operating forward outside of the United States; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb9a1e43-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>the Secretary of Defense certifies to Congress that performing such repair or refurbishment at a shipyard in Australia or the United Kingdom is required due to an exigent threat to the national security interests of the United States.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/518">137 STAT. 518</page></content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb9a1e44-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>In making a determination under subparagraph (A), the President shall consider any effects of such determination on the capacity and capability of shipyards in the United States.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb9a1e45-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb9a1e46-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb9a1e47-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Certification.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb9a1e48-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Brief.</p></sidenote><chapeau>Not later than 15 days after the date on which the Secretary of Defense makes a certification under subparagraph (A)(iii), the Secretary shall brief the congressional defense committees on—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb9a1e49-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>the threat that requires the use of a shipyard in Australia or the United Kingdom; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb9a1e4a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>opportunities to mitigate the future potential need to leverage foreign shipyards.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb9a1e4b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>Repair or refurbishment described in paragraph (1) may be carried out by personnel and contractors of the United States, the United Kingdom, or Australia in accordance with the international arrangements governing the submarine security activities described in such paragraph.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb9a1e4c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1352/h" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="h">(h) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer or Export of Defense Services</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9a1e4d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1352/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>The President may transfer or authorize the export of defense services (as such term is defined in section 47 of the Arms Export Control Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2794">22 U.S.C. 2794</ref>)) to the Government of Australia and the Government of the United Kingdom necessary or incidental to support the transfer and operation of vessels authorized under subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9a445e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1352/h/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority to export to australian and united kingdom private and public-sector personnel</inline>.—</heading><content>The transfer or export of defense services under this subsection may be directly exported to private and public-sector personnel of Australia or to private and public-sector personnel of the United Kingdom to support the development of the Australian submarine industrial base necessary for submarine security activities between members of the AUKUS partnership, including in the case in which such private and public-sector personnel are not officers, employees, or agents of the Government of Australia or the Government of the United Kingdom.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9a445f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1352/h/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Application of requirements for retransfer and reexport</inline>.—</heading><content>Any person who receives any defense service transferred or exported under paragraph (1) may retransfer or reexport such service to other persons only in accordance with the requirements of the Arms Export Control Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2751/etseq">22 U.S.C. 2751 et seq.</ref>).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9a4460-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1352/h/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Security controls</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9a4461-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1352/h/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>Any defense service transferred or exported under paragraph (1) shall be subject to appropriate security controls to ensure that any sensitive information conveyed by such transfer or export is protected from disclosure to persons unauthorized by the United States to receive such information.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9a4462-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1352/h/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb9a4463-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Certification</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 30 days before the first transfer or export of a defense service under paragraph (1), and annually thereafter, the President shall certify to the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives that the controls described in subparagraph (A) will protect the information described in such subparagraph for the defense services so transferred or exported.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb9a4464-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1352/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9a4465-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1352/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><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act and annually thereafter for 15 <page identifier="/us/stat/137/519">137 STAT. 519</page> years, the President shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees and leadership a report describing—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9a4466-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1352/i/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the status of the transfer of vessels authorized under subsection (a);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9a4467-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1352/i/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the implementation of submarine security cooperation under the AUKUS partnership and challenges towards its implementation;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9a4468-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1352/i/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>expansion of the public and private Virginia class submarine production and repair facilities, to include proposed work conducted in Australia and the United Kingdom to meet the additional work required by commitments under the AUKUS partnership;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9a4469-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1352/i/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb9a446a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Contracts.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb9a446b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>an annual procurement schedule for the total quantity of submarines the Department of Defense plans to procure over the 15 years following the date of the enactment of this Act; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9a446c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1352/i/1/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb9a446d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">List.</p></sidenote><content>a list of transfers or exports of defense services authorized under subsection (h) and the private-sector personnel of Australia or the private-sector personnel of the United Kingdom to whom the defense services were exported.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9a446e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1352/i/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb9a446f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Classified</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb9a4470-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">information.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form</inline>.—</heading><content>The report required by this subsection shall be submitted in classified form.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e61453" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1353" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1353">SEC. 1353. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb9a4471-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s10432">22 USC 10432 note</ref>.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb9a4472-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">President.</p></sidenote><heading>ACCEPTANCE OF CONTRIBUTIONS IN SUPPORT OF AUSTRALIA, UNITED KINGDOM, AND UNITED STATES SUBMARINE SECURITY ACTIVITIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb9ba403-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1353/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Acceptance Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>The President may accept from the Government of Australia contributions of money made by the Government of Australia for use by the Department of Defense in support of non-nuclear related aspects of submarine security activities between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States (in this section referred to as the ‘AUKUS partnership’).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb9ba404-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1353/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment of Submarine Security Activities Account</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9ba405-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1353/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>There is established in the Treasury of the United States a special account to be known as the “Submarine Security Activities Account”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9ba406-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1353/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Credit to account</inline>.—</heading><content>Contributions of money accepted by the President under subsection (a) shall be credited to the Submarine Security Activities Account.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9ba407-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1353/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Availability</inline>.—</heading><content>Amounts credited to the Submarine Security Activities Account shall remain available until expended.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb9ba408-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1353/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Use of Funds</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9ba409-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1353/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>Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subsection (b), the President may use funds in the Submarine Security Activities Account—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9ba40a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1353/c/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>for any purpose authorized by law that the President determines would support the AUKUS submarine security activities;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9ba40b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1353/c/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>to carry out a military construction project that is consistent with the purposes for which the contributions were made and is authorized by law;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9ba40c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1353/c/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>to develop and increase the submarine industrial base workforce by investing in recruiting, training, and <page identifier="/us/stat/137/520">137 STAT. 520</page> retaining key specialized labor at public and private shipyards; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9ba40d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1353/c/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>to upgrade facilities, equipment, and infrastructure needed to repair and maintain submarines at public and private shipyards.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9ba40e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1353/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">No further specific authorization in law required</inline>.—</heading><content>Funds in the Submarine Security Activities Account may be used as described in this subsection without further specific authorization in law.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb9ba40f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1353/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb9ba410-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Plan for Use of Funds</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 30 days prior to any use of any funds in the Submarine Security Activities Account, the President shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees and leadership a plan detailing—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9ba411-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1353/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the amount of funds in the Submarine Security Activities Account; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9ba412-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1353/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>how such funds will be used, including specific amounts and purposes.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb9ba413-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1353/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transfers of Funds</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9ba414-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1353/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">To department of defense</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9ba415-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1353/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>In carrying out subsection (c), the President may transfer funds available in the Submarine Security Activities Account to appropriations available to the Department of Defense.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9ba416-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1353/e/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority in addition to other transfer authority</inline>.—</heading><content>The authority provided in this paragraph is in addition to any other transfer authority otherwise provided by law and is subject to the same terms and conditions as the authority provided in section 8005 of the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2023 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/328">Public Law 117-328</ref>), except for monetary limitations concerning the amount of authority available.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9ba417-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1353/e/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Availability</inline>.—</heading><content>Funds transferred under the authority provided in this paragraph shall be merged with and available for the same purposes, and for the same time period, as the appropriation to which transferred.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9ba418-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1353/e/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb9bcb29-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notification.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb9bcb2a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Cost estimate.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb9bcb2b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time periods.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb9bcb2c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Records.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on certain transactions</inline>.—</heading><content>Contributions referred to in subsection (a) may not be obligated for a transaction authorized in subsection (c)(1)(B) until the President submits to the appropriate congressional committees and leadership notice of the transaction, including a detailed cost estimate, and a period of 21 days has elapsed after the date on which the notification is received by the appropriate congressional committees and leadership or, if earlier, a period of 14 days has elapsed after the date on which a copy of the notification is provided in an electronic medium.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9bcb2d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1353/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">To department of energy</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out subsection (c), and in accordance with the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s2011/etseq">42 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.</ref>), the President may transfer funds available in the Submarine Security Activities Account to appropriations or funds of the Department of Energy available to carry out activities related to AUKUS submarine security activities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9bcb2e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1353/e/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transfers back to submarine security activities account</inline>.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb9bcb2f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote>—</heading><content>Upon a determination by the President that all or part of the funds transferred from the Submarine Security Activities Account under this subsection are not necessary for <page identifier="/us/stat/137/521">137 STAT. 521</page> the purposes for which such funds were transferred, all or such part of such funds shall be transferred back to the Submarine Security Activities Account.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb9bcb30-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1353/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Investment of Money</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9bcb31-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1353/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 President may invest money in the Submarine Security Activities Account in securities of the United States or in securities guaranteed as to principal and interest by the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9bcb32-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1353/f/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Interest</inline>.—</heading><content>Any interest or other income that accrues from investment in securities referred to in paragraph (1) shall be deposited to the credit of the Submarine Security Activities Account.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb9bcb33-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1353/g" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Relationship to Other Laws</inline>.—</heading><content>The authority to accept or transfer funds under this section is in addition to any other statutory authority to accept or transfer funds.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb9bcb34-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1353/h" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="h">(h) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notification and Report</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9bcb35-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1353/h/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notification</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 60 days prior to the transfer of any funds from the Submarine Security Activities Account, the President shall notify the appropriate congressional committees and leadership of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9bcb36-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1353/h/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the intended use of such funds by appropriation, program, project, and activity, as defined in the Joint Explanatory Statement accompanying the Department of Defense Appropriations Act 2023 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/328">Public Law 117-328</ref>); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9bcb37-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1353/h/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the extent to which such funds complement, supplement, or supplant other on-going or planned efforts funded by an appropriations Act with an identification of the associated funding and explanation of the combined efforts including the intended outcomes.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9bcb38-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1353/h/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than November 30 of each year until one year after the date on which all funds transferred under this section have been fully expended, the President shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees and leadership a report that includes a detailed accounting of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9bcb39-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1353/h/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the amount of funds transferred under this subsection during the fiscal year preceding the fiscal year in which the report is submitted; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9bcb3a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1353/h/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the purposes for which such funds were used.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb9bcb3b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1353/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9bcb3c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1353/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><chapeau>Not later than 30 days after the date on which contributions of money accepted by the President under subsection (a) are credited to the Submarine Security Activities Account under subsection (b), the President shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees and leadership a report on—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9bcb3d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1353/i/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the amount of money so transferred;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9bcb3e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1353/i/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>a description of the intended use of the funds; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9bcb3f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1353/i/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>any other matters related to the administration of the Submarine Security Activities Account as determined necessary by the Secretary.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9bcb40-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1353/i/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 this subsection shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/522">137 STAT. 522</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e61806" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1354" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1354">SEC. 1354. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb9bcb41-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s10433">22 USC 10433</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>APPROPRIATE CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEES AND LEADERSHIP DEFINED.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdb9bf252-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  In this subtitle, the term “<term>appropriate congressional committees and leadership</term>” means—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9bf253-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1354/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9bf254-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIII/stB/pt3/s1354/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the majority leader of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate.</content></paragraph> </section> </part> </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>National Defense Stockpile</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1411.  </designator> <label>Improvements to Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1412. </designator> <label>Authority to dispose of materials from the National Defense Stockpile.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1413. </designator> <label>Beginning balances of the National Defense Stockpile Transaction Fund for audit purposes.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1414. </designator> <label>Critical mineral independence.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle C—</designator> <label>Other Matters</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1421. </designator> <label>Modification of leasing authority of Armed Forces Retirement Home.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1422. </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. 1423. </designator> <label>Authorization of appropriations for Armed Forces Retirement Home.</label> </referenceItem></toc> <subtitle id="d28342e61912" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIV/stA" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Military Programs</heading> <section id="d28342e61917" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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 2024 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="d28342e61924" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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="ydb9c4075-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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 2024 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="ydb9c4076-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9c4077-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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="ydb9c4078-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/523">137 STAT. 523</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e61964" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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 2024 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="d28342e61971" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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 2024 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="d28342e61979" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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 2024 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="d28342e61987" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIV/stB" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>National Defense Stockpile</heading> <section id="d28342e61992" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIV/stB/s1411" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1411">SEC. 1411. </num><heading>IMPROVEMENTS TO STRATEGIC AND CRITICAL MATERIALS STOCK PILING ACT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb9e1539-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIV/stB/s1411/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Purposes</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 2 of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s98a">50 U.S.C. 98a</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="ydb9e153a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><content>To the maximum extent practicable and to reduce the reliance of the National Defense Stockpile program on appropriated funds, the National Defense Stockpile Manager shall seek to achieve positive cash flows from the recovery of strategic and critical materials pursuant to section 6(a)(5).”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb9e153b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIV/stB/s1411/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Stockpile Management</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 6 of such Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s98e">50 U.S.C. 98e</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9e153c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIV/stB/s1411/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (a)(5), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>from excess</quotedText>” and all that follows and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>from other Federal agencies, either directly as materials or embedded in excess-to-need, end-of-life items, or waste streams;</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9e153d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIV/stB/s1411/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (c)(1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (a)(5) or (a)(6)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (a)(6) or (a)(7)</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9e153e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIV/stB/s1411/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>in subsection (d)(2), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (a)(5)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (a)(6)</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9e153f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIV/stB/s1411/b/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 subsections:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb9e6360-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">“(g)</num><paragraph class="inline" id="ydb9e6361-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The National Defense Stockpile Manager shall establish a pilot program to use, to the maximum extent practicable, commercial best practices in the acquisition and disposal of strategic and critical materials for the stockpile.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb9e6362-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2)</num><subparagraph class="inline" id="ydb9e6363-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb9e6364-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Brief.</p></sidenote><chapeau>The Stockpile Manager shall brief the congressional defense committees (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s101/a">section 101(a) of title 10, United States Code</ref>)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb9e6365-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>as soon as practicable after the establishment of the pilot program under paragraph (1); and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb9e6366-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>annually thereafter until the termination of the pilot program under paragraph (3).</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb9e6367-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>The briefing required by subparagraph (A)(i) shall address—</chapeau><page identifier="/us/stat/137/524">137 STAT. 524</page> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb9e6368-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>the commercial best practices selected for use under the pilot program;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb9e6369-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>how the Stockpile Manager determined which commercial best practices to select; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb9e636a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb9e636b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p></sidenote><content>the plan of the Stockpile Manager for using such practices.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb9e636c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb9e636d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Summaries.</p></sidenote><chapeau>Each briefing required by subparagraph (A)(ii) shall provide a summary of—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb9e636e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>how the Stockpile Manager has used commercial best practices under the pilot program during the year preceding the briefing;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb9e636f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>how many times the Stockpile Manager has used such practices;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb9e6370-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>the outcome of each use of such practices; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb9e6371-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>any savings achieved or lessons learned as a result of the use of such practices.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb9e6372-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb9e6373-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Termination date.</p></sidenote><content>The pilot program established under paragraph (1) shall terminate effective on the date that is 5 years after the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb9e6374-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="h">“(h) </num><content>Except to the extent necessary for the national defense, the National Defense Stockpile Manager shall ensure that each program for the recovery of strategic and critical materials implemented under subsection (a)(5) operates in a manner designed to achieve positive cash flow.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb9e6375-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIV/stB/s1411/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Strategic and Critical Materials Board of Directors</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 10 of such Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s98h–1">50 U.S.C. 98h–1</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9e6376-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIV/stB/s1411/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="ydb9e6377-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIV/stB/s1411/c/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (4), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>of the National Defense Stockpile Manager</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>of the management and operations of the National Defense Stockpile program</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9e6378-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIV/stB/s1411/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> paragraph (5) and <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraphs (6) through (10) as paragraphs (5) through (9), respectively; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9e6379-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIV/stB/s1411/c/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (7), as so redesignated—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb9e637a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIV/stB/s1411/c/1/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>required by section 11(a)(2) of this Act, including a review of</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>required by section 11(a) of this Act.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb9e637b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb9e637c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote> The report required by section 11(b)(2) shall include the views and recommendations of the Board on</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb9e637d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIV/stB/s1411/c/1/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>proposed actions to be taken under the Annual Materials and Operations Plan</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>all acquisition of materials for and disposals of materials from the stockpile</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9e637e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIV/stB/s1411/c/2" 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="ydb9e8a8f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Application of Provisions Relating to Federal Advisory Committees</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s1013/a">Section 1013(a) of title 5, United States Code</ref>, shall not apply to the Board.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb9e8a90-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIV/stB/s1411/d" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reports</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 11 of such Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s98h-2">50 U.S.C. 98h-2</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9e8a91-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIV/stB/s1411/d/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>the following:</quotedText>” and all that follows and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>an Annual Materials and Operations Plan for the forthcoming year.</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9e8a92-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIV/stB/s1411/d/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="ydb9e8a93-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIV/stB/s1411/d/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="ydb9e8a94-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIV/stB/s1411/d/2/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><chapeau>in the heading—</chapeau><page identifier="/us/stat/137/525">137 STAT. 525</page> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydb9e8a95-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIV/stB/s1411/d/2/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><headingText class="smallCaps">Reports</headingText></quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">Report</headingText></quotedText>”; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydb9e8a96-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIV/stB/s1411/d/2/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><headingText class="smallCaps">manage</headingText></quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">manager</headingText></quotedText>”;</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb9e8a97-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIV/stB/s1411/d/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau>in the matter preceding subparagraph (A)—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydb9e8a98-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIV/stB/s1411/d/2/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> “<quotedText>90 days after the conclusion of the fourth quarter of each fiscal year</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>February 15 of each fiscal year</quotedText>”; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydb9e8a99-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIV/stB/s1411/d/2/A/ii/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 report</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>an Annual Operations and Materials Plan</quotedText>”;</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb9e8a9a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIV/stB/s1411/d/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 (E) to read as follows:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="ydb9e8a9b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>a statement and explanation of the financial status of the National Defense Stockpile Transaction Fund and anticipated appropriations to be made to the Fund, and obligations to be made from the fund, during the current fiscal year;”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb9e8a9c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIV/stB/s1411/d/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> subparagraphs (G) and (H) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<sidenote><p>Financial</p></sidenote><sidenote><p>statement.</p></sidenote><quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="ydb9ed8bd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">“(G) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb9ed8be-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time periods.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb9ed8bf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p></sidenote><chapeau>an annual materials plan for the operation of the stockpile during the next fiscal year and the succeeding four fiscal years and planned expenditures from the National Defense Stockpile Transaction Fund and anticipated receipts from disposal of stockpile materials, which shall include—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb9ed8c0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>details of all planned expenditures from the National Defense Stockpile Transaction Fund during such period and of anticipated receipts from the proposed disposals of stockpile materials during such period;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb9ed8c1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>details regarding materials development and research projects to be conducted during the fiscal years covered by the report using moneys in the National Defense Stockpile Transaction Fund pursuant to section 9(b)(2)(G); and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb9ed8c2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>with respect to each development and research project described in clause (ii), the report shall specify the amount planned to be expended from the National Defense Stockpile Transaction Fund, the material intended to be developed, the potential military or defense industrial applications for that material, and the development and research methodologies to be used;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="ydb9ed8c3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">“(H) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb9ed8c4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Proposed</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb9ed8c5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">expenditures.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb9ed8c6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p></sidenote><content>any proposed expenditure or disposal detailed in the annual materials plan for any such fiscal year, and any expenditure or disposal proposed in connection with any transaction submitted for such fiscal year to the appropriate committees of Congress pursuant to section 5(a)(2) that is not obligated or executed in that fiscal year may not be obligated or executed until such proposed expenditure or disposal is resubmitted in a subsequent annual materials plan or is resubmitted to the appropriate committees of Congress in accordance with section 5(a)(2), as appropriate; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="ydb9ed8c7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><chapeau>a summary of the implementation and findings of the pilot program established under section 6(g)(1), including—</chapeau><page identifier="/us/stat/137/526">137 STAT. 526</page> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb9ed8c8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>the commercial best practices selected for use under the pilot program;<sidenote><p>Summary.</p></sidenote></content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb9ed8c9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>how the National Defense Stockpile Manager determined which commercial best practices to select;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb9ed8ca-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>how the National Defense Stockpile Manager has used commercial best practices under the pilot program during the year preceding the briefing;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb9ed8cb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>the outcome of each use of such practices; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb9ed8cc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">“(v) </num><content>any savings achieved or lessons learned as a result of the use of such practices.”</content></clause> </subparagraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9ed8cd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIV/stB/s1411/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>paragraph (1)</quotedText>” and all that follows and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>paragraph (1) which shall include the activities of the Board to carry out the duties listed in section 10(c) of this Act</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb9ed8ce-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIV/stB/s1411/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Development and Conservation of Reliable Sources</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9ed8cf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIV/stB/s1411/e/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>Section 15 of such Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s98h–6">50 U.S.C. 98h–6</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydb9f4e00-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658142"><num class="fontsize12" value="15">“SEC. 15. </num><heading class="fontsize12">DEVELOPMENT AND CONSERVATION OF RELIABLE SOURCES.</heading><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb9f4e01-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Duties</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subject to subsection (d), the National Defense Stockpile Manager shall encourage the development and appropriate conservation of reliable sources of strategic and critical materials—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9f4e02-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>by purchasing, or making a commitment to purchase, strategic and critical materials from reliable sources when such materials are needed for the stockpile;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9f4e03-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>by contracting with facilities located in and owned and controlled by reliable sources, or making a commitment to contract with such facilities, for the processing or refining of strategic and critical materials in the stockpile when processing or refining is necessary to convert such materials into a form more suitable for storage or disposition or meeting stockpile requirements;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9f4e04-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>by qualifying facilities located in and owned and controlled by reliable sources, or qualifying strategic and critical materials produced by such facilities, to meet stockpile requirements;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9f4e05-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>by contracting with facilities located in and owned and controlled by reliable sources to recycle strategic and critical materials to meet stockpile requirements or increase the balance of the National Defense Stockpile Transaction Fund under section 9; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9f4e06-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><chapeau>by entering into an agreement to co-fund a bankable feasibility study for a project for the development of strategic and critical materials located in and owned and controlled by a reliable source, if the agreement—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9f4e07-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>limits the liability of the stockpile to not more than the total funding provided by the Federal Government;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9f4e08-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>limits the funding contribution of the Federal Government to not more than 50 percent of the cost of the bankable feasibility study; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9f4e09-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>does not obligate the Federal Government to purchase strategic and critical materials from the reliable source.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb9f4e0a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Authorities</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9f4e0b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb9f4e0c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Extended contracting authority</inline>.—</heading><page identifier="/us/stat/137/527">137 STAT. 527</page> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9f4e0d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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 term of a contract or commitment made under subsection (a) may not exceed ten years.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9f4e0e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Preexisting contracts</inline>.—</heading><content>A contract entered into before the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 for a term of more than ten years may be extended, on or after such date of enactment, for a total of not more than an additional ten years pursuant to any option or options set forth in the contract.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9f4e0f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Matters relating to co-funding of bankable feasibility studies</inline>.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb9f4e10-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb9f4e11-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">President.</p></sidenote>—</heading><content>To the extent authorized by Congress pursuant to the Defense Production Act of 1950 (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s4501/etseq">50 U.S.C. 4501 et seq.</ref>) and determined to be required by the President pursuant to that Act, the National Defense Stockpile Manager may provide for loans or procure debt issued by other entities to carry out a project for the development of strategic and critical materials with respect to which a study was carried out under subsection (a)(5).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb9f4e12-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Proposed Transactions Included in Annual Materials Plan</inline>.—</heading><content>Descriptions of proposed transactions under subsection (a) shall be included in the Annual Materials and Operations Plan. Changes to any such transaction, or the addition of a transaction not included in such plan, shall be made in accordance with section 5(a)(2).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb9f4e13-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Availability of Funds</inline>.—</heading><content>The authority of the National Defense Stockpile Manager to enter into obligations under this section is effective for any fiscal year only to the extent that funds in the National Defense Stockpile Transaction Fund under section 9 are adequate to meet such obligations.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydb9f4e14-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Bankable Feasibility Study Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term ‘<term>bankable feasibility study</term>’ means a comprehensive technical and economic study—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9f4e15-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>of the selected option for a strategic and critical materials development project that includes appropriately detailed assessments of realistically assumed extraction, processing, metallurgical, economic, marketing, legal, environmental, social, and governmental considerations and any other relevant operational factors and detailed financial analysis, that are necessary to demonstrate at the time of reporting that production is reasonably justified; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9f4e16-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>that may reasonably serve as the basis for a final decision by a proponent of a project or financial institution to proceed with, or finance, the development of the project.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9f4e17-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIV/stB/s1411/e/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="ydb9f4e18-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIV/stB/s1411/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">Significant stockpile transaction change report</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 5(a)(2) of such Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s98d/a/2">50 U.S.C. 98d(a)(2)</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the Board</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the National Defense Stockpile Manager</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9f4e19-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIV/stB/s1411/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">Materials research and development</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 8(a) of such Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s98g/a">50 U.S.C. 98g(a)</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb9f4e1a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIV/stB/s1411/e/2/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>or in its territories or possessions,</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>its territories or possessions, or in a reliable source</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydb9f4e1b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIV/stB/s1411/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>in order to—</quotedText>” and all that follows and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following: “<quotedText>in order to develop new sources of strategic and critical materials, develop substitutes, or conserve domestic <page identifier="/us/stat/137/528">137 STAT. 528</page> sources and reliable sources of supply for such strategic and critical materials.</quotedText>”.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9f4e1c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIV/stB/s1411/e/2/C" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 12 of such Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s98h–3">50 U.S.C. 98h–3</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> paragraph (3) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="ydb9f752d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau>The term ‘<term>reliable source</term>’ mean a citizen or business entity organized under the laws of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9f752e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the United States or any territory or possession of the United States;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9f752f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>a country of the national technology and industrial base, as such term is defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4801">section 4801 of title 10, United States Code</ref>; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9f7530-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>a qualifying country, as defined in section 225.003 of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement or any successor document.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e62821" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIV/stB/s1412" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1412">SEC. 1412. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb9f7531-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/s98d">50 USC 98d note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>AUTHORITY TO DISPOSE OF MATERIALS FROM THE NATIONAL DEFENSE STOCKPILE.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdb9f9c42-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Pursuant to section 5(b) of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s98d/b">50 U.S.C. 98d(b)</ref>), the National Defense Stockpile Manager may dispose of the following materials contained in the National Defense Stockpile in the following quantities:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9f9c43-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIV/stB/s1412/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>8 short tons of beryllium.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9f9c44-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIV/stB/s1412/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>154,043 short dry tons of metallurgical grade manganese ore.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9f9c45-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIV/stB/s1412/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>5,000 kilograms of germanium.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9f9c46-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIV/stB/s1412/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>91,413 pounds of pan-based carbon fibers.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9f9c47-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIV/stB/s1412/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>Not more than 1,000 short tons of materials transferred from another department or agency of the United States to the National Defense Stockpile under section 4(b) of such Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s98c/b">50 U.S.C. 98c(b)</ref>) that the National Defense Stockpile Manager determines is no longer required for the Stockpile (in addition to any amount of such materials previously authorized for disposal).</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e62866" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIV/stB/s1413" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1413">SEC. 1413. </num><heading>BEGINNING BALANCES OF THE NATIONAL DEFENSE STOCKPILE TRANSACTION FUND FOR AUDIT PURPOSES.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdb9fc358-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  For purposes of an audit conducted under chapter 9A of <ref href="/us/usc/t10">title 10, United States Code</ref>, of the National Defense Stockpile Transaction Fund established by section 9 of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s98h">50 U.S.C. 98h</ref>)—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9fc359-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIV/stB/s1413/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the ending balance of $313,633,491.15 reported in the Central Accounting Reporting System of the Department of the Treasury for September 30, 2021, is the Fund Balance with Treasury ending balance on that date;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9fc35a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIV/stB/s1413/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the Total Actual Resources–Collected opening balance for October 1, 2021, for United States Standard General Ledger Account 420100 is $314,548,154.42, as recorded in official accounting records; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydb9fc35b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIV/stB/s1413/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>the Unapportioned–Unexpired Authority ending balance for September 30, 2021, for United States Standard General Ledger Account 445000 is $216,976,300.69, as recorded in official accounting records.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e62894" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIV/stB/s1414" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1414">SEC. 1414. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdb9fc35c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4811">10 USC 4811 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>CRITICAL MINERAL INDEPENDENCE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydba0adbd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIV/stB/s1414/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><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba0adbe-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIV/stB/s1414/a/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/137/529">137 STAT. 529</page></chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba0adbf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIV/stB/s1414/a/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 Senate; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba0adc0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIV/stB/s1414/a/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 House of Representatives.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba0adc1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIV/stB/s1414/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">Covered country</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “<term>covered country</term>” means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba0adc2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIV/stB/s1414/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>a covered nation (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4872/d">section 4872(d) of title 10, United States Code</ref>); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba0adc3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIV/stB/s1414/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>any other country determined by the Secretary of Defense to be a strategic competitor or adversary of the United States for purposes of this section.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba0adc4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIV/stB/s1414/a/3" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Critical mineral</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>critical mineral</term>” means a critical mineral (as defined in section 7002(a) of the Energy Act of 2020 (<ref href="/us/usc/t30/s1606/a">30 U.S.C. 1606(a)</ref>)) that the Secretary of Defense determines to be important to the national security of the United States for purposes of this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba0adc5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIV/stB/s1414/a/4" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Shortfall material</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>shortfall material</term>” means materials determined to be in shortfall in the most recent report on stockpile requirements submitted to Congress under subsection (a) of 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>) and included in the most recent briefing required by subsection (f) of such section.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydba0adc6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIV/stB/s1414/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><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="ydba0adc7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIV/stB/s1414/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>to expand secure sources of supply of critical minerals, including rare earth elements, in the United States and in countries that are allies or partners of the United States to meet the needs of the United States defense sector so that the Department of Defense will achieve critical mineral supply chain independence from covered countries, including the People’s Republic of China, the Russian Federation, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the Democratic People’s Republic of North Korea; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba0adc8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIV/stB/s1414/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>that the Department of Defense will procure critical minerals and products made using supply chains involving critical minerals that are not mined or processed in or by covered countries.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydba0adc9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIV/stB/s1414/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Strategy to Achieve Critical Mineral Supply Chain Independence for the Department of Defense</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba0adca-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIV/stB/s1414/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdba0adcb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</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 of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a strategy to develop supply chains for the Department of Defense that are not dependent on mining or processing of critical minerals in or by covered countries, in order to achieve critical mineral supply chain independence from covered countries for the Department by 2035.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba0adcc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIV/stB/s1414/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 strategy required by paragraph (1) shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba0adcd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIV/stB/s1414/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="xdba0adce-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>identify and assess significant vulnerabilities in the supply chains of contractors and subcontractors of the Department of Defense involving critical minerals that are mined or processed in or by covered countries;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba0adcf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIV/stB/s1414/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="xdba0add0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdba0add1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>identify and recommend changes to the acquisition laws, regulations, and policies of the Department of Defense to ensure contractors and subcontractors of the Department <page identifier="/us/stat/137/530">137 STAT. 530</page> use supply chains involving critical minerals that are not mined or processed in or by covered countries to the greatest extent practicable;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba0add2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIV/stB/s1414/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="xdba0add3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote><content>evaluate the utility and desirability of leveraging the process for acquiring shortfall materials for the National Defense Stockpile under the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s98/etseq">50 U.S.C. 98 et seq.</ref>) to strengthen mining and processing capacity for critical minerals in the United States and in countries that are allies or partners of the United States;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba0d4e4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIV/stB/s1414/c/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>identify areas of potential engagement and partnership with the governments of countries that are allies or partners of the United States to jointly reduce dependence on critical minerals mined or processed in or by covered countries;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba0d4e5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIV/stB/s1414/c/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>identify and recommend other policy changes that may be needed to achieve critical mineral supply chain independence from covered countries for the Department;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba0d4e6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIV/stB/s1414/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="xdba0d4e7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdba0d4e8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>identify and recommend measures to streamline authorities and policies with respect to critical minerals and supply chains for critical minerals; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba0d4e9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIV/stB/s1414/c/2/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>prioritize the recommendations made in the strategy to achieve critical mineral supply chain independence from covered countries for the Department, taking into consideration economic costs and varying degrees of vulnerability posed to the national security of the United States by reliance on different types of critical minerals.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba0d4ea-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIV/stB/s1414/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form of strategy</inline>.—</heading><content>The strategy required by paragraph (1) shall be submitted in classified form but shall include an unclassified summary.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d28342e63102" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIV/stC" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading>Other Matters</heading> <section id="d28342e63107" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIV/stC/s1421" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1421">SEC. 1421. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdba0d4eb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t24/s411">24 USC 411 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>MODIFICATION OF LEASING AUTHORITY OF ARMED FORCES RETIREMENT HOME.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydba14a1c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIV/stC/s1421/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Agreements</inline>.—</heading><content>Before entering a lease under section 1511(i) of the Armed Forces Retirement Home Act of 1991 (<ref href="/us/usc/t24/s411/i">24 U.S.C. 411(i)</ref>), the Chief Operating Officer of the Armed Forces Retirement Home may enter into an agreement with a potential lessee for such lease providing for a period of exclusivity, access, study, or for similar purposes.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdba14a1d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Payment.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdba14a1e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote> The agreement shall provide for the payment (in cash or in kind) by the potential lessee of consideration for the agreement unless the Chief Operating Officer determines that payment of consideration will not promote the purpose and financial stability of the Armed Forces Retirement Home or be in the public interest.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydba14a1f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIV/stC/s1421/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdba14a20-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Approval and Notification</inline>.—</heading><content>A sublease pursuant to section 1511(i) of the Armed Forces Retirement Home Act of 1991 (<ref href="/us/usc/t24/s411/i">24 U.S.C. 411(i)</ref>) shall not be subject to the approval of the Secretary of Defense or any requirement to notify or submit a report to Congress described in such section if the Chief Operating Officer of the Armed Forces Retirement Home determines that the terms of the sublease conform with the terms of such lease.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydba14a21-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIV/stC/s1421/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Administration of Funds</inline>.—</heading><page identifier="/us/stat/137/531">137 STAT. 531</page> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba14a22-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIV/stC/s1421/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Agreement proceeds</inline>.—</heading><content>The proceeds from an agreement entered into under subsection (a) shall be deposited in the Armed Forces Retirement Home Trust Fund.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba14a23-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIV/stC/s1421/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Fund uses</inline>.—</heading><content>The proceeds from the lease of property under section 1511(i) of the Armed Forces Retirement Home Act of 1991 (<ref href="/us/usc/t24/s411/i">24 U.S.C. 411(i)</ref>) and the proceeds from agreements entered into under subsection (a) of this section that are deposited in the Armed Forces Retirement Home Trust Fund shall remain available for obligation and expenditure to finance expenses of the Retirement Home related to the formation and administration of agreements and leases entered into under the provisions of this section or such section 1511(i).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydba14a24-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIV/stC/s1421/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>This section shall terminate on September 30, 2026.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e63194" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIV/stC/s1422" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1422">SEC. 1422. </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="ydba19845-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIV/stC/s1422/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, $172,000,000 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="ydba19846-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIV/stC/s1422/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="d28342e63231" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIV/stC/s1423" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1423">SEC. 1423. </num><heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR ARMED FORCES RETIREMENT HOME.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdba1bf57-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  There is hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2024 from the Armed Forces Retirement Home Trust Fund the sum of $77,000,000 of which—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba1bf58-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIV/stC/s1423/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>$68,060,000 is for operating expenses; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba1bf59-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXIV/stC/s1423/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>$8,940,000 is for capital maintenance and construction.</content></paragraph> </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>Cyber Operations</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1501. </designator> <label>Performance metrics for pilot program on sharing cyber capabilities and related information with foreign operational partners.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1502. </designator> <label>Harmonization and clarification of Strategic Cybersecurity Program and related matters.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/532">137 STAT. 532</page></label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1503. </designator> <label>Modification of authority to use operation and maintenance funds for cyber operations-peculiar capability development projects.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1504. </designator> <label>Quarterly briefings on joint all domain command and control effort.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1505. </designator> <label>Authority for countering illegal trafficking by Mexican transnational criminal organizations in cyberspace.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1506. </designator> <label>Development of cyber support mechanisms for geographic combatant commands.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1507. </designator> <label>Review and plan relating to cyber red teams of Department of Defense.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle B—</designator> <label>Cybersecurity</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1511. </designator> <label>Responsibility for cybersecurity and critical infrastructure protection of defense industrial base.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1512. </designator> <label>Cybersecurity enhancements for nuclear command, control, and communications network.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1513. </designator> <label>Pilot program relating to semiconductor supply chain and Cybersecurity Collaboration Center.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1514. </designator> <label>Transfer of data and technology developed under MOSAICS program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1515. </designator> <label>Modernization program for network boundary and cross-domain defense.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1516. </designator> <label>Establishment of certain identity, credential, and access management activities as program of record.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1517. </designator> <label>Pilot program on assuring critical infrastructure support for military contingencies.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1518. </designator> <label>Military cybersecurity cooperation with Taiwan.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1519. </designator> <label>Guidance regarding securing laboratories of the Armed Forces.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle C—</designator> <label>Information Technology and Data Management</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1521. </designator> <label>Control and management of Department of Defense data; establishment of Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer Governing Council.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1522. </designator> <label>Modification to Department of Defense enterprise-wide procurement of cyber data products and services.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1523. </designator> <label>Management of data assets by Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1524. </designator> <label>Course of education and pilot program on authentication of digital content provenance for certain Department of Defense media content.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1525. </designator> <label>Prize competitions for business systems modernization.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1526. </designator> <label>Requirements for deployment of fifth generation information and communications capabilities to military installations and other Department facilities.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1527. </designator> <label>Required policies to establish datalink strategy of Department of Defense.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle D—</designator> <label>Personnel</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1531. </designator> <label>Office for academic engagement relating to cyber activities.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1532. </designator> <label>Selected Reserve order to active duty to respond to a significant cyber incident.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1533. </designator> <label>Post-graduate employment of Department of Defense Cyber Service Academy scholarship recipients in intelligence community.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1534. </designator> <label>Minimum number of scholarships to be awarded annually through Department of Defense Cyber Service Academy.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1535. </designator> <label>Pilot program and other measures to enhance readiness and effectiveness of Cyber Mission Force.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1536. </designator> <label>Authority to conduct pilot program on Civilian Cybersecurity Reserve.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1537. </designator> <label>Requirements for implementation of user activity monitoring for certain personnel.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1538. </designator> <label>Study on occupational resiliency of Cyber Mission Force.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle E—</designator> <label>Artificial Intelligence</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1541. </designator> <label>Modification to acquisition authority of senior official with principal responsibility for artificial intelligence and machine learning.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1542. </designator> <label>Artificial intelligence bug bounty programs.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1543. </designator> <label>Prize competition for technology that detects and watermarks use of generative artificial intelligence.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1544. </designator> <label>Plans, strategies, and other matters relating to artificial intelligence.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1545. </designator> <label>Study to analyze vulnerability for artificial intelligence-enabled military applications.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle F—</designator> <label>Reports and Other Matters</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1551. </designator> <label>Limitation on availability of funds for travel for Office of Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness pending strategy relating to Defense Travel System.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/533">137 STAT. 533</page></label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1552. </designator> <label>Management by Department of Defense of mobile applications.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1553. </designator> <label>Report on Department of Defense Enterprise capabilities for cybersecurity.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1554. </designator> <label>Report on technology modernization for Army Human Resources Command 2030 Transformation Plan.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1555. </designator> <label>Certification requirement regarding contracting for military recruiting.</label> </referenceItem></toc> <subtitle id="d28342e63497" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stA" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Cyber Operations</heading> <section id="d28342e63502" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stA/s1501" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1501">SEC. 1501. </num><heading>PERFORMANCE METRICS FOR PILOT PROGRAM ON SHARING CYBER CAPABILITIES AND RELATED INFORMATION WITH FOREIGN OPERATIONAL PARTNERS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdba25b9a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch19">Chapter 19 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba25b9b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stA/s1501/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdba25b9c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">10 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdba25b9d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 391.</p></sidenote><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> the second section 398 (relating to pilot program for sharing cyber capabilities and related information with foreign operational partners) as section 398a; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba25b9e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stA/s1501/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in section 398a, as so redesignated—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba25b9f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stA/s1501/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsections (f) and (g) as subsections (g) and (h), respectively; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba25ba0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stA/s1501/2/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 (e) the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown2 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydba281b1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">“(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Performance Metrics</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="ydba281b2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The Secretary of Defense shall maintain performance metrics to track the results of sharing cyber capabilities and related information with foreign operational partners under a pilot program authorized by subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydba281b3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>The performance metrics under paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba281b4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>Whom the cyber capability was used against.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba281b5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>The effect of the cyber capability, including whether and how the transfer of the cyber capability improved the operational cyber posture of the United States and achieved operational objectives of the United States, or had no effect.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba281b6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>Such other outcome-based or appropriate performance metrics as the Secretary considers appropriate for evaluating the effectiveness of a pilot program carried out under subsection (a).”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e63587" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stA/s1502" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1502">SEC. 1502. </num><heading>HARMONIZATION AND CLARIFICATION OF STRATEGIC CYBERSECURITY PROGRAM AND RELATED MATTERS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydba3ba37-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stA/s1502/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Harmonization and Clarification</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba3ba38-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stA/s1502/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/ch19">Chapter 19 of title 10, United States Code</ref>,<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdba3ba39-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">10 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdba3ba3a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 391.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after section 391a the following new section:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydba4f2bb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658164"><num class="fontsize12" value="391b">“§ 391b.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdba4f2bc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s391b">10 USC 391b</ref>.</p></sidenote> Strategic cybersecurity program</heading><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydba4f2bd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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="ydba4f2be-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>There is a program to be known as the ‘Strategic Cybersecurity Program’ (in this section referred to as the ‘Program’) to ensure the ability of the Department of Defense to conduct the most critical military missions of the Department.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydba4f2bf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdba4f2c0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Designation.</p></sidenote><content>The Secretary of Defense shall designate a principal staff assistant from within the Office of the Secretary of Defense whose office shall serve as the office of primary responsibility for the Program, and provide policy, direction, and oversight regarding the execution of the responsibilities of the program manager selected pursuant to subsection (c)(1).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydba4f2c1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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>In addition to the office of primary responsibility for the Program under subsection (a)(2) and the program <page identifier="/us/stat/137/534">137 STAT. 534</page> manager selected pursuant to subsection (c)(1), membership in the Program shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba4f2c2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba4f2c3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>The Commanders of the United States Cyber Command, United States European Command, United States Indo-Pacific Command, United States Northern Command, United States Strategic Command, United States Space Command, United States Transportation Command.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba4f2c4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba4f2c5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>The Under Secretary of Defense for Policy.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba4f2c6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>The Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba4f2c7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><content>The Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer of the Department of Defense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba4f2c8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">“(7) </num><content>The chief information officers of the military departments.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba4f2c9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">“(8) </num><content>The Principal Cyber Advisor of the Department of Defense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba4f2ca-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">“(9) </num><content>The Principal Cyber Advisors of the military departments.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba4f2cb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="10">“(10) </num><content>Each senior official identified pursuant to subsection (i) of section 1647 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/129/1118">129 Stat. 1118</ref>).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba4f2cc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="11">“(11) </num><content>Such other officials as may be determined necessary by the Secretary of Defense.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydba4f2cd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Program Office</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="ydba4f2ce-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>There is in the Cybersecurity Directorate of the National Security Agency a program office to support the Program by identifying threats to, vulnerabilities in, and remediations for, the missions and mission elements specified in subsection (d)(1). Such program office shall be headed by a program manager selected by the Director of the National Security Agency.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydba4f2cf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>The Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense, in exercising authority, direction, and control over the Cybersecurity Directorate of the National Security Agency, shall ensure that the program office under paragraph (1) is responsive to the requirements and direction of the program manager selected pursuant to such paragraph.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydba4f2d0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>The Secretary may augment the personnel assigned to the program office under paragraph (1) by assigning personnel as appropriate from among members of any covered armed force (including the reserve components thereof), civilian employees of the Department of Defense (including the Defense Intelligence Agency), and personnel of the research laboratories of the Department of Defense, who have particular expertise in the areas of responsibility referred to in subsection (d).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydba4f2d1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Designation of Mission Elements of Program</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="ydba4f2d2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>The Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, and the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff shall identify and designate for inclusion in the Program all of the systems, critical infrastructure, kill chains, and processes, including systems and components in development, that comprise the following military missions of the Department of Defense:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba519e3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>Nuclear deterrence and strike.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/535">137 STAT. 535</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba519e4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>Select long-range conventional strike missions germane to the warfighting plans of the United States European Command and the United States Indo-Pacific Command.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba519e5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>Offensive cyber operations.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba519e6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>Homeland missile defense.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydba519e7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdba519e8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><content>The Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff shall coordinate the identification and prioritization of the missions and mission components, and the development and approval of requirements relating to the cybersecurity of the missions and mission components, of the Program.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydba519e9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Responsibilities of Head of Office of Primary Responsibility</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In addition to providing policy, direction, and oversight as specified in subsection (a)(2), the head of the office of primary responsibility for the Program designated under such subsection shall be responsible—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba519ea-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>for overseeing and providing direction on any covered statutory requirement that is ongoing, recurrent (including on an annual basis), or unfulfilled, including by—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba519eb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>reviewing any materials required to be submitted to Congress under the covered statutory requirement prior to such submission; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba519ec-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>ensuring such submissions occur by the applicable deadline under the covered statutory requirement: and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba519ed-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>recording and monitoring the remediation of identified vulnerabilities in constituent systems, infrastructure, kill chains, and processes of the missions specified in subsection (d)(1).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydba519ee-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">“(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Responsibilities of Program Manager</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The program manager selected pursuant to subsection (c)(1) shall be responsible for the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba519ef-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>Conducting end-to-end vulnerability assessments of the constituent systems, infrastructure, kill chains, and processes of the missions specified in subsection (d)(1).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba519f0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>Prioritizing and facilitating the remediation of identified vulnerabilities in such constituent systems, infrastructure, kill chains, and processes.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba519f1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>Conducting, prior to the Milestone B approval for any proposed such system or infrastructure germane to the missions of the Program, appropriate reviews of the acquisition and system engineering plans for that proposed system or infrastructure, in accordance with the policy and guidance of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment regarding the components of such reviews and the range of systems and infrastructure to be reviewed.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba519f2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>Advising the Secretaries of the military departments, the commanders of the combatant commands, and the Joint Staff on the vulnerabilities and cyberattack vectors that pose substantial risk to the missions of the Program and their constituent systems, critical infrastructure, kill chains, or processes.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba519f3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><chapeau>Ensuring that the Program builds upon (including through the provision of oversight and direction by the head of the office of primary responsibility for the Program pursuant to subsection (e), as applicable), and does not duplicate, other efforts of the Department of Defense relating to cybersecurity, including the following:<page identifier="/us/stat/137/536">137 STAT. 536</page></chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba519f4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>The evaluation of cyber vulnerabilities of major weapon systems of the Department of Defense required under section 1647 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/129/1118">129 Stat. 1118</ref>).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba519f5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>The evaluation of cyber vulnerabilities of critical infrastructure of the Department of Defense required under section 1650 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/s2224">10 U.S.C. 2224 note</ref>).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba519f6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>The activities of the cyber protection teams of the Department of Defense.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydba519f7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">“(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Responsibilities of Secretary of Defense</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall define and issue guidance on the roles and responsibilities for components of the Department of Defense other than those specified in this section with respect to the Program, including—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba519f8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>the roles and responsibilities of the acquisition and sustainment organizations of the military departments in supporting and implementing remedial actions;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba519f9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>the alignment of Cyber Protection Teams with the prioritized missions of the Program;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba519fa-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>the role of the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation in conducting periodic assessments, including through cyber red teams, of the cybersecurity of missions in the Program; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba519fb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>the role of the Principal Cyber Adviser in coordinating and monitoring the execution of the Program.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydba519fc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="h">“(h) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Reporting</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than December 31 of each year, the head of the office of primary responsibility for the Program, in coordination with the appropriate members of the Program under subsection (b), shall submit to the congressional defense committees an annual report on the efforts carried out pursuant to this section or any covered provision of law, including with respect to such efforts concerning—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba519fd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdba519fe-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote><content>the evaluation of cyber vulnerabilities of each major weapon system of the Department of Defense and related mitigation activities under section 1647 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/129/1118">129 Stat. 1118</ref>);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba519ff-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdba51a00-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote><content>the evaluation of cyber vulnerabilities of the critical infrastructure of the Department of Defense under section 1650 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/s2224">10 U.S.C. 2224 note</ref>);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba51a01-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>operational technology and the mapping of mission-relevant terrain in cyberspace under section 1505 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/81">Public Law 117–81</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s394">10 U.S.C. 394 note</ref>);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba51a02-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdba51a03-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><content>the assessments of the vulnerabilities to and mission risks presented by radio-frequency enabled cyber attacks with respect to the operational technology embedded in weapons systems, aircraft, ships, ground vehicles, space systems, sensors, and datalink networks of the Department of Defense under section 1559 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba51a04-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>the work of the Program in general, including information relating to staffing and accomplishments.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/537">137 STAT. 537</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydba51a05-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Budget Display</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="ydba51a06-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>On an annual basis for each fiscal year, concurrently with the submission of the budget of the President for that fiscal year under <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s1105/a">section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code</ref>, the head of the office of primary responsibility for the Program, in coordination with the appropriate members of the Program under subsection (b), shall submit to the congressional defense committees a consolidated budget justification display that covers all programs and activities associated with this section and any covered provision of law, including with respect to the matters listed in subsection (h).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydba51a07-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>Each display under paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydba51a08-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>For the purpose of facilitating the annual budget display requirement under paragraph (1), the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense shall provide to the head of the office of primary responsibility for the Program and the appropriate members of the Program under subsection (b) fiscal guidance on the programming of funds in support of the Program.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydba51a09-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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="ydba51a0a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>The term ‘<term>covered armed force</term>’ means the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Space Force.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba51a0b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>The term ‘<term>covered statutory requirement</term>’ means a requirement under any covered provision of law.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba51a0c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau>The term ‘<term>covered provision of law</term>’ means the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba51a0d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>Section 1647 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/129/1118">129 Stat. 1118</ref>).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba51a0e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>Section 1650 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/s2224">10 U.S.C. 2224 note</ref>).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba51a0f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>Section 1505 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/81">Public Law 117–81</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s394">10 U.S.C. 394 note</ref>).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba51a10-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>Section 1559 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba51a11-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stA/s1502/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="ydba51a12-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stA/s1502/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">Repeal of duplicate briefing requirement</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 1647 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/92">Public Law 114–92</ref>; 129 Stat.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdba51a13-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2224">10 USC 2224 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> 1118) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydba51a14-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stA/s1502/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> subsection (c); and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydba51a15-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stA/s1502/a/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> subsections (d) through (j) as subsections (c) through (i), respectively.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba51a16-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stA/s1502/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">Repeal of additional duplicate briefing requirement</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 1650 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/s2224">10 U.S.C. 2224 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydba51a17-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stA/s1502/a/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> subsection (d); and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydba51a18-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stA/s1502/a/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsections (e) and (f) as subsections (d) and (e), respectively.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba51a19-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stA/s1502/a/2/C" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Repeal of duplicate provision relating to strategic cybersecurity program</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 1640 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/9">Public Law 115–9</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2224">10 U.S.C. 2224 note</ref>) is <amendingAction type="repeal">repealed</amendingAction>.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba51a1a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stA/s1502/a/2/D" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Repeal of duplicate budget requirement</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 1637 of the John S. McCain National Defense <page identifier="/us/stat/137/538">137 STAT. 538</page> Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232">Public Law 115–232</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s221">10 U.S.C. 221 note</ref>) is <amendingAction type="repeal">repealed</amendingAction>.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba51a1b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stA/s1502/a/2/E" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Repeal of duplicate reporting requirement</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 1505 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/81">Public Law 117–81</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s394">10 U.S.C. 394 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydba51a1c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stA/s1502/a/2/E/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subsection (h); and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydba51a1d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stA/s1502/a/2/E/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsections (i) and (j) as subsections (h) and (i), respectively.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba51a1e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stA/s1502/a/2/F" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Repeal of additional duplicate briefing requirement; removal of reference to repealed provision</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 1559 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdba51a1f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2224">10 USC 2224 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydba51a20-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stA/s1502/a/2/F/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, section 1637 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/s221">10 U.S.C. 221 note</ref>),</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydba51a21-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stA/s1502/a/2/F/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subsection (f).</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydba51a22-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stA/s1502/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdba51a23-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</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 head of the office of primary responsibility for the Strategic Cybersecurity Program under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s391b">section 391b of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as added by subsection (a), shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report setting forth the plan of the head to harmonize and interlink the annual reporting and annual budget display requirements under subsections (h) and (i) of such section, respectively, to ensure unity and a lack of duplication in such efforts.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e64311" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stA/s1503" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1503">SEC. 1503. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO USE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE FUNDS FOR CYBER OPERATIONS-PECULIAR CAPABILITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdba58f54-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1640 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="xdba58f55-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/stat/133/1750">133 Stat. 1750</ref>.</p></sidenote><amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba58f56-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stA/s1503/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba58f57-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stA/s1503/1/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 Secretary of the military departments concerned</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba58f58-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stA/s1503/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>per use</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>per project</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba58f59-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stA/s1503/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>through 2025</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>through 2028</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba58f5a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stA/s1503/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> subsection (b) to read as follows:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydba58f5b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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>Each fiscal year, the Commander of the United States Cyber Command may obligate and expend under subsection (a) not more than $16,000,000.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba58f5c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stA/s1503/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>in subsection (c)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba58f5d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stA/s1503/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$500,000</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$1,000,000</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba58f5e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stA/s1503/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the Secretary of Defense, or his designee, and each Secretary of the military departments concerned, or their designees,</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the Secretary of Defense (or a designee)</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba58f5f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stA/s1503/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>in subsection (d), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2025</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2028</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e64428" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stA/s1504" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1504">SEC. 1504. </num><heading>QUARTERLY BRIEFINGS ON JOINT ALL DOMAIN COMMAND AND CONTROL EFFORT.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdba5b670-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1076 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/283">Public Law 116–283</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/134/3866">134 Stat. 3866</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—<page identifier="/us/stat/137/539">137 STAT. 539</page></chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba5b671-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stA/s1504/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> subsection (a) to read as follows:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydba5dd82-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Quarterly Briefings</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba5dd83-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdba5dd84-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>During the period beginning on October 1, 2021, and ending on October 1, 2028, the Deputy Secretary of Defense, the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer of the Department of Defense, the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense, and a senior military service representative for each of the Armed Forces shall provide to the congressional defense committees quarterly briefings on the progress of the Joint All Domain Command and Control (in this section referred to as ‘JADC2’) effort of the Department of Defense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba5dd85-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual participation by certain combatant commands</inline>.—</heading><content>For each fiscal year during the period specified in paragraph (1), a senior representative from each of the United States Indo-Pacific Command, United States Central Command, and United States European Command shall participate in the provision of the first quarterly briefing under such paragraph following the submission of the budget of the President to Congress under <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s1105">section 1105 of title 31, United States Code</ref>, for that fiscal year.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba5dd86-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stA/s1504/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (b), by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraphs:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydba5dd87-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">“(7) </num><content>A detailed programmatic table of the funding for the JADC2 efforts of the Office of the Secretary of Defense and the military departments, as set forth in the budget of the President most recently submitted to Congress under <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s1105">section 1105 of title 31, United States Code</ref>. The information in such table shall be organized primarily by key programs, projects, and activities (such as data integration layer, joint operating system, global experimentation, and mission command applications).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydba5dd88-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">“(8) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdba5dd89-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Summary.</p></sidenote><content>A detailed summary of the lessons learned from large-scale exercises and experiments relevant to the JADC2 effort conducted during the period covered by the briefing.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e64519" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stA/s1505" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1505">SEC. 1505. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdba5dd8a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Drugs and drug abuse.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdba5dd8b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Firearms.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdba5dd8c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s394">10 USC 394 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>AUTHORITY FOR COUNTERING ILLEGAL TRAFFICKING BY MEXICAN TRANSNATIONAL CRIMINAL ORGANIZATIONS IN CYBERSPACE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydba62bad-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stA/s1505/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>In accordance with sections 124 and 394 of <ref href="/us/usc/t10">title 10, United States Code</ref>, the Secretary of Defense, in support of and in coordination with the heads of other relevant Federal departments and agencies and in consultation with the Government of Mexico as appropriate, may conduct detection, monitoring, and other operations in cyberspace to counter Mexican transnational criminal organizations that are engaged in any of the following activities that cross the southern border of the United States:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba62bae-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stA/s1505/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Smuggling of illegal drugs, controlled substances, or precursors thereof.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba62baf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stA/s1505/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Human trafficking.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba62bb0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stA/s1505/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Weapons trafficking.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba62bb1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stA/s1505/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Other illegal activities.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydba62bb2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stA/s1505/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Certain Entities</inline>.—</heading><content>The authority under paragraph (1) may be used to counter Mexican transnational criminal organizations, including entities cited in the most recent National Drug Threat Assessment published by the United States Drug Enforcement <page identifier="/us/stat/137/540">137 STAT. 540</page> Administration, that are engaged in any of the activities described in such paragraph.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e64579" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stA/s1506" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1506">SEC. 1506. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdba62bb3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s167b">10 USC 167b note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>DEVELOPMENT OF CYBER SUPPORT MECHANISMS FOR GEOGRAPHIC COMBATANT COMMANDS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydba679d4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stA/s1506/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdba679d5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Development of Mechanisms Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, each commander of a geographic combatant command, in coordination with the Commander of the United States Cyber Command, shall develop a cyber support mechanism to support the operations of that geographic combatant command.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydba679d6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stA/s1506/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 cyber support mechanism developed with respect to a geographic combatant command under subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba679d7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stA/s1506/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdba679d8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Processes.</p></sidenote><content>Processes to enhance the cyber capabilities of such combatant command.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba679d9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stA/s1506/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdba679da-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plans.</p></sidenote><content>Plans to develop and maintain a sufficient cyber planning capacity in such combatant command.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba679db-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stA/s1506/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdba679dc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Processes.</p></sidenote><content>Processes to integrate cyber capabilities into operational support for such combatant command.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba679dd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stA/s1506/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>A prioritization of cyber risks and vulnerabilities within the geographic area of responsibility of such combatant command.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba679de-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stA/s1506/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdba679df-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plans.</p></sidenote><content>Specific plans to assist in the defense of friendly foreign countries.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e64648" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stA/s1507" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1507">SEC. 1507. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdba679e0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdba679e1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2224">10 USC 2224 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>REVIEW AND PLAN RELATING TO CYBER RED TEAMS OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydba71622-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Review Relating to Prior Joint Assessment</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba71623-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Review required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the officials described in subsection (c) shall review, and assess the status of the implementation of, the recommendations set forth by the Secretary of Defense in response to the joint assessment requirement under section 1660 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/133/1771">133 Stat. 1771</ref>).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba71624-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The review under paragraph (1) shall include, with respect to the recommendations specified in such paragraph—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba71625-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stA/s1507/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="xdba71626-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Timelines.</p></sidenote><content>the timelines associated with each such recommendation, regardless of whether the recommendation is fully implemented or yet to be fully implemented; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba71627-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stA/s1507/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>a description of any impediments to the implementation of such recommendations encountered.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydba71628-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Plan Required</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba71629-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Plan</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the officials described in subsection (c) shall submit to the congressional defense committees a plan, developed taking into account the findings of the review under subsection (a), to ensure cyber red teams of the Department of Defense achieve sufficient capacity and capability to provide services and meet current and projected future demands on a Defense-wide basis. Such plan shall include—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba7162a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stA/s1507/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>a description of the funding necessary for such cyber red teams to achieve such capacity and capability;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba7162b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stA/s1507/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>a description of any other resources, personnel, infrastructure, or authorities for access to information necessary for such cyber red teams to achieve such capacity <page identifier="/us/stat/137/541">137 STAT. 541</page> and capability (including with respect to the emulation of threats from foreign countries with advanced cyber capabilities, automation, artificial intelligence or machine learning, and data collection and correlation); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba7162c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stA/s1507/b/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdba7162d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Updates.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdba7162e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Standards.</p></sidenote><content>updated joint service standards and metrics to ensure the training, staffing, and equipping of such cyber red teams at levels necessary to achieve such capacity and capability.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba7162f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stA/s1507/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdba71630-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Regulations.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdba71631-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Guidance.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Implementation</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall prescribe such regulations and issue such guidance as the Secretary determines necessary to implement the plan developed under subsection (a).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydba71632-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Officials Described</inline>.—</heading><content>The officials described in this subsection are the Principal Cyber Advisor to the Secretary of Defense, the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense, the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation, and the Commander of the United States Cyber Command.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydba71633-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stA/s1507/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdba71634-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Termination date.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdba71635-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Updates.</p></sidenote><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Reports</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than January 31, 2025, and not less frequently than annually thereafter until January 31, 2031, the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation shall include in each annual report required under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s139/h">section 139(h) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, an update on progress made with respect to the implementation of this section, including the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba73d46-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stA/s1507/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The results of test and evaluation events, including any resource or capability shortfalls limiting the capacity or capability of cyber red teams of the Department of Defense to meet operational requirements.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba73d47-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stA/s1507/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The extent to which operations of such cyber red teams have expanded across the competition continuum, including during cooperation and competition phases, to match adversary positioning and cyber activities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba73d48-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stA/s1507/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdba73d49-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Summary.</p></sidenote><content>A summary of identified categories of common gaps and shortfalls across cyber red teams of the military departments and Defense Agencies (as such terms are defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s101">section 101 of title 10, United States Code</ref>).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba73d4a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stA/s1507/d/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Any identified lessons learned that would affect training or operational employment decisions relating to the cyber red teams of the Department of Defense.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d28342e64816" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Cybersecurity</heading> <section id="d28342e64821" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1511" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1511">SEC. 1511. </num><heading>RESPONSIBILITY FOR CYBERSECURITY AND CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION OF DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdba78b6b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1724 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (116–283; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2224">10 U.S.C. 2224 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba78b6c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1511/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdba78b6d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdba78b6e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Designation.</p></sidenote><content>in subsection (b), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>The Secretary of Defense shall designate the Principal Cyber Advisor of the Department of Defense</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, the Secretary of Defense shall designate a principal staff assistant from within the Office of the Secretary of Defense who shall serve</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba78b6f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1511/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in subsection (c)—<page identifier="/us/stat/137/542">137 STAT. 542</page></chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba78b70-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1511/2/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>the Principal Cyber Advisor of the Department of Defense</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the principal staff assistant designated under subsection (b)</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba78b71-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1511/2/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>Sector Specific Agency</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Sector Risk Management Agency</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba78b72-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1511/3" 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>Principal Cyber Advisor of the Department of Defense</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>principal staff assistant designated under subsection (b)</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba78b73-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1511/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>in subsection (e)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba78b74-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1511/4/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>this Act</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba78b75-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1511/4/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>Sector Specific Agency functions under Presidential Policy Directive-21 from non-cybersecurity Sector Specific Agency functions</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>functions of a Sector Risk Management Agency pursuant to section 9002 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<ref href="/us/usc/t6/s652a">6 U.S.C. 652a</ref>) from non-cybersecurity functions of a Sector Risk Management Agency</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba78b76-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1511/4/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> paragraph (3).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e64936" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1512" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1512">SEC. 1512. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdba78b77-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s499">10 USC 499 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>CYBERSECURITY ENHANCEMENTS FOR NUCLEAR COMMAND, CONTROL, AND COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydba84ec8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1512/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment of Cross-functional Team</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba84ec9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1512/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdba84eca-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and consistent with 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 develop and direct the implementation of a threat-driven cyber defense construct for the systems and networks that support the nuclear command, control, and communications (commonly referred to as “NC3”) mission (in this section referred to as the “cross-functional team”).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba84ecb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1512/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Composition of cross-functional team</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba84ecc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1512/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><content>The cross functional team shall be composed of senior officers selected from among each of the military departments, the Defense Information Systems Agency, the National Security Agency, the United States Cyber Command, the United States Strategic Command, and any other organization or element of the Department of Defense determined appropriate by the Secretary.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba84ecd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1512/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdba84ece-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Designation.</p></sidenote><inline class="smallCaps">Leadership</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall designate a senior officer from those selected under subparagraph (A) to serve as the leader of the cross-functional team.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba84ecf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1512/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Staff</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall ensure the heads of the organizations and elements specified in subparagraph (A) detail staff to support the cross-functional team in carrying out the duties under paragraph (3).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba84ed0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1512/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Duties</inline>.—</heading><content>The duties of the cross-functional team shall be to enhance the cyber defense of the systems and networks that support the nuclear command, control, and communications mission.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydba84ed1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1512/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdba84ed2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Required Construct, Plan of Action, and Milestones</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this <page identifier="/us/stat/137/543">137 STAT. 543</page> Act, the leader of the cross-functional team designated pursuant to subsection (a)(2)(B) shall develop a threat-driven cyber defense construct, and associated plans and milestones, to enhance the security of the systems and networks that support the nuclear command, control, and communications mission. Such construct shall be based on—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba84ed3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1512/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the application of the principles of the approach to cybersecurity commonly referred to as “zero trust architecture”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba84ed4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1512/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>an analysis of appropriately comprehensive endpoint and network telemetry data; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba84ed5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1512/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>control capabilities enabling rapid investigation and remediation of indicators of compromise and threats to mission execution.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydba84ed6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1512/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdba84ed7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time periods.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Briefings</inline>.—</heading><content>During the 60-day period beginning on the date that is 30 days before the date on which the President submits to Congress the budget of the President pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s1105/a">section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code</ref>, for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2028, the Secretary shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees a briefing on the implementation of this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydba84ed8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1512/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Termination</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba84ed9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1512/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>Except as provided in paragraph (2), the cross-functional team under this section shall terminate on October 31, 2028.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba84eda-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1512/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Extension authority</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense may extend the date of termination under paragraph (1) as the Secretary determines appropriate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydba84edb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1512/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="ydba84edc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1512/e/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="ydba84edd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1512/e/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.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e65113" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1513" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1513">SEC. 1513. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdba84ede-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10">10 USC note</ref> prec. 3241.</p></sidenote><heading>PILOT PROGRAM RELATING TO SEMICONDUCTOR SUPPLY CHAIN AND CYBERSECURITY COLLABORATION CENTER.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydba9393f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1513/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdba93940-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdba93941-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Contracts.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</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 the National Security Agency, shall commence the conduct of a pilot program under which the Cybersecurity Collaboration Center of the National Security Agency may collaborate with, including by entering into contracts or other agreements with, eligible persons under subsection (c), for the purpose of assessing the feasibility and advisability of improving the cybersecurity of the semiconductor supply chain (in this section referred to as the “pilot program”).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydba96052-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1513/b" 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>Under the pilot program, the Secretary of Defense shall seek to improve the cybersecurity of the supply chain for the design, manufacturing, assembly, packaging, and testing of semiconductors, including through the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba96053-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1513/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Improving the cybersecurity of processes for such design, manufacturing, assembly, packaging, and testing.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba96054-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1513/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Protecting against cyber-driven intellectual property theft with respect to such design, manufacturing, assembly, packaging, and testing.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/544">137 STAT. 544</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba96055-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1513/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Reducing the risk of disruptions caused by cyberattacks to the supply chain for such design, manufacturing, assembly, packaging, and testing.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydba96056-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1513/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Eligibility</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A person is eligible to participate in the pilot program if such person—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba96057-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1513/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>directly supports the design, manufacturing, assembly, packaging, or testing of semiconductors within the United States; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba96058-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1513/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>provides semiconductor components for the Department of Defense, any national security system (as such term is defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t44/s3552/b">section 3552(b) of title 44, United States Code</ref>), or the defense industrial base.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydba96059-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1513/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdba9605a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p></sidenote><inline class="smallCaps">Briefings</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba9605b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1513/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><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba9605c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1513/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 one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees an initial briefing on the pilot program.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba9605d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1513/d/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 under subparagraph (A) shall include the following:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydba9605e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1513/d/1/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>A description of the status of the implementation of the pilot program.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydba9605f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1513/d/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>An identification of key priorities for the pilot program.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydba96060-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1513/d/1/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>An identification of any challenges to implementing the pilot program or impediments to participation in the pilot program by eligible persons under subsection (c).</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba96061-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1513/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual briefings</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba96062-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1513/d/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 one year after the date of the initial briefing under paragraph (1), and annually thereafter until the date of termination under subsection (f), the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees a briefing on the progress of the pilot program.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydba96063-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1513/d/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 under subparagraph (A) shall include the following:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydba96064-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1513/d/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdba96065-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdba96066-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote>Recommendations for addressing relevant policy, budgetary, security, and legislative gaps to increase the effectiveness of the pilot program, including, with respect to the first briefing under such subparagraph, an assessment of the resources necessary for successful implementation of the pilot program.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydba96067-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1513/d/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdba96068-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdba96069-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote>Recommendations for increasing participation in the pilot program by eligible persons under subsection (c).</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydba9606a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1513/d/2/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>A description of any challenges encountered in carrying out the pilot program, including any concerns expressed by manufacturers of semiconductors or suppliers of semiconductor components.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydba9606b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1513/d/2/B/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>The findings of the Secretary, in consultation with the Director of the National Security Agency, with respect to the feasibility and advisability of extending or expanding the pilot program.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydba9606c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1513/d/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.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/545">137 STAT. 545</page></content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydba9606d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1513/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 on the date that is four years after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydba9606e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1513/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="ydba9606f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1513/f/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="ydba96070-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1513/f/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="d28342e65335" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1514" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1514">SEC. 1514. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdba96071-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2224">10 USC 2224 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>TRANSFER OF DATA AND TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPED UNDER MOSAICS PROGRAM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbaa23c2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1514/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transfers Authorized</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense may transfer to eligible private sector entities data and technology developed under the MOSAICS program to enhance cyber threat detection and protection of critical industrial control system assets used for electricity distribution.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbaa23c3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1514/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Agreements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense may—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbaa23c4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1514/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>enter into cooperative research and development agreements under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4026">section 4026 of title 10, United States Code</ref>; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbaa23c5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1514/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>use such other mechanisms for the transfer of technology and data as are authorized by law.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbaa23c6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1514/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbaa23c7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbaa23c8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><inline class="smallCaps">Notification</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 15 days after any date on which the Secretary determines to transfer data or technology to an eligible private sector entity under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a written notification of such determination. Such notification shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbaa23c9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1514/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>An identification of the data or technology to be transferred.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbaa23ca-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1514/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>An identification of the eligible private sector entity, including an identification of the specific individual employed by or otherwise associated with such entity responsible for the security and integrity of the data or technology to be received.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbaa23cb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1514/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>A detailed description of any special security handling instructions required pursuant to an agreement entered into between the Secretary and the eligible private sector entity for such transfer.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbaa23cc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1514/c/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbaa23cd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Timelines.</p></sidenote>Timelines associated with such transfer.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbaa23ce-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1514/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="ydbaa23cf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1514/c/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>The term “<term>eligible private sector entity</term>” means a private sector entity that—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbaa23d0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1514/c/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>has functions relevant to the civil electricity sector; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbaa23d1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1514/c/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>is determined by the Secretary of Defense to be eligible to receive data and technology transferred under subsection (a).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbaa23d2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1514/c/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The term “<term>MOSAICS program</term>” means the program of the Department of Defense known as the “More Situational Awareness for Industrial Control Systems Joint Capabilities Technology Demonstration program”, or successor program.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/546">137 STAT. 546</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e65448" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1515" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1515">SEC. 1515. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbaa23d3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbaa23d4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2224">10 USC 2224 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>MODERNIZATION PROGRAM FOR NETWORK BOUNDARY AND CROSS-DOMAIN DEFENSE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbaa9805-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1515/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Modernization Program Required</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall carry out a modernization program for network boundary and cross-domain defense against cyber attacks. In carrying out such modernization program, the Secretary shall expand upon the fiscal year 2023 pilot program on modernized network boundary defense capabilities and the initial deployment of such capabilities to the primary Internet access points of the Department of Defense managed by the Director of the Defense Information Systems Agency.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbaabf16-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1515/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Program Phases</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbaabf17-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1515/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 implement the modernization program under subsection (a) in phases, with the objective of completing such program by October 1, 2028.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbaabf18-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1515/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbaabf19-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Surveys.</p></sidenote><inline class="smallCaps">Objectives</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The phases required by paragraph (1) shall include the following objectives:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbaabf1a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1515/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>By September 30, 2026, completion of—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbaabf1b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1515/b/2/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>the pilot program specified in subsection (a) and the deployment of modernized network boundary defense capabilities to the Internet access points managed by the Director of the Defense Information Systems Agency; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbaabf1c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1515/b/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the extension of modernized network boundary defense capabilities to all additional Internet access points of the information network of the Department of Defense.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbaabf1d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1515/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>By September 30, 2027, the conduct of a survey, completion of a pilot program, and deployment of modernized network boundary defense capabilities to the access points and cross-domain capabilities of the Secret Internet Protocol Router Network.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbaabf1e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1515/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>By September 30, 2028, the conduct of a survey, completion of a pilot program, and deployment of modernized network boundary defense capabilities to any remaining classified network or enclave of the information network of the Department.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbaabf1f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1515/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><chapeau>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a plan for the implementation of the modernization program under subsection (a). Such plan shall include—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbaabf20-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1515/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbaabf21-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Summary.</p></sidenote>a summary of findings from the pilot program specified in subsection (a); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbaabf22-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1515/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>an identification of the resources necessary for such implementation, including for implementing the phase of the modernization program specified in subsection (b)(2)(C).</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e65546" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1516" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1516">SEC. 1516. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbaabf23-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbaabf24-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2224">10 USC 2224 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>ESTABLISHMENT OF CERTAIN IDENTITY, CREDENTIAL, AND ACCESS MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES AS PROGRAM OF RECORD.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbab5b65-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1516/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment of Program of Record</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbab5b66-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1516/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Program of record</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in subsection (b), not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall establish a program <page identifier="/us/stat/137/547">137 STAT. 547</page> of record, governed by standard Department of Defense requirements and practices, and transition all covered activities to such program of record.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbab5b67-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1516/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Objectives</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The program of record under subsection (a) shall include, at a minimum, covered activities undertaken to achieve the following objectives:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbab5b68-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1516/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>Correcting weaknesses in authentication and credentialing security, including with respect to the program of the Department of Defense known as the “Public Key Infrastructure” program (or any successor program), identified by the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation in a report submitted to Congress in April, 2023, titled “FY14–21 Observations of the Compromise of Cyber Credentials”.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbab5b69-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1516/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Implementing improved authentication technologies, such as biometric and behavioral authentication techniques and other non-password-based solutions.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbab5b6a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1516/a/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>Not later than 150 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 covered activities to be included under the program of record under subsection (a).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbab5b6b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1516/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Waiver Authority</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbab5b6c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1516/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbab5b6d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><inline class="smallCaps">Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense may waive the requirement under subsection (a) if the Secretary of Defense determines that the objectives listed in paragraph (2) of such subsection would be better achieved, and the level of rigor of the operational testing and oversight requirements applicable to such objectives would be improved, through a management approach other than the establishment of a program of record and transition of covered activities to such program of record.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbab5b6e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1516/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Justification</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 14 days after issuing a waiver under paragraph (1), the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a detailed justification for the waiver, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbab5b6f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1516/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>an explanation of why the establishment of a program of record is not the preferred approach to achieve the objectives listed in subsection (a)(2);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbab5b70-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1516/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>details relating to the management approach proposed to be implemented in lieu of the establishment of a program of record;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbab5b71-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1516/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="xdbab5b72-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Implementation plan.</p></sidenote><content>an implementation plan for such proposed alternative approach; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbab5b73-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1516/b/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>such other information as the Secretary of Defense determines appropriate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbab5b74-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1516/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Designation of Data Attributes</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense, in coordination with the Secretaries of the military departments, shall complete the designation of Tier 1 level data attributes to be used as a baseline set of standardized attributes for identity, credential, and access management, Defense-wide.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbab5b75-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1516/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>Upon completing the requirement under subsection (c), the Chief Information Officer of the Department of <page identifier="/us/stat/137/548">137 STAT. 548</page> Defense and the Secretaries of the military departments shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a briefing on the activities carried out under this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbab8286-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1516/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="ydbab8287-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1516/e/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The term “<term>covered activity</term>” means any activity of the Office of the Secretary of Defense or a Defense Agency relating to the identity, credential, and access management initiative of the Department of Defense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbab8288-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1516/e/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The term “<term>Defense Agency</term>” has the meaning given that term in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s101">section 101 of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e65705" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1517" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1517">SEC. 1517. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbab8289-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2224">10 USC 2224 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>PILOT PROGRAM ON ASSURING CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT FOR MILITARY CONTINGENCIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbac6cea-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1517/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="xdbac6ceb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment of Pilot Program</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall establish a pilot program to be known as the “Assuring Critical Infrastructure Support for Military Contingencies Pilot Program”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbac6cec-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1517/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Selection of Installations</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbac6ced-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1517/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbac6cee-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><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, acting through the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense and Hemispheric Affairs, shall select not fewer than four geographically diverse military installations at which to carry out the pilot program under subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbac6cef-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1517/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbac6cf0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determinations.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Prioritization</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbac6cf1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1517/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>In selecting military installations under paragraph (1), the Secretary of Defense shall give priority to any military installation that the Secretary determines is a key component of not fewer than two contingency plans or operational plans, with further priority given to such plans in the area of responsibility of the United States Indo-Pacific Command or the United States European Command.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbac6cf2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1517/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Selection between equal priorities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If two or more military installations qualify for equal priority under subparagraph (A), the Secretary of Defense shall give further priority for selection under such paragraph to any such military installation that the Secretary of Defense determines is—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbac6cf3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1517/b/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>connected to national-level infrastructure;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbac6cf4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1517/b/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>located near a commercial port; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbac6cf5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1517/b/2/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>located near a national financial hub.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbac6cf6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1517/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Activities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out the pilot program under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense, acting through the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense and Hemispheric Affairs, shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbac6cf7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1517/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>without duplicating or disrupting existing cyber exercise activities under the National Cyber Exercise Program under section 2220B of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (<ref href="/us/usc/t6/s665h">6 U.S.C. 665h</ref>), conduct cyber resiliency and reconstitution stress test scenarios through tabletop exercises and, if possible, live exercises—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbac6cf8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1517/c/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbac6cf9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote>to assess how to prioritize restoration of power, water, and telecommunications for a military installation in the event of a significant cyberattack on regional critical <page identifier="/us/stat/137/549">137 STAT. 549</page> infrastructure that has similar impacts on State and local infrastructure; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbac6cfa-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1517/c/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>to determine the recovery process needed to ensure the military installation has the capability to function and support an overseas contingency operation or a homeland defense mission, as appropriate;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbac6cfb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1517/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>map dependencies on power, water, and telecommunications at the military installation and the connections to distribution and generation outside the military installation;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbac6cfc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1517/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>recommend priorities for the order of recovery for the military installation in the event of a significant cyberattack, considering both the requirements needed for operations of the military installation and the potential participation of personnel at the military installation in an overseas contingency operation or a homeland defense mission; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbac6cfd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1517/c/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>develop a lessons-learned database from the exercises conducted under paragraph (1) across all military installations participating in the pilot program, to be shared with the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbac6cfe-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1517/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Coordination With Related Programs</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense, acting through the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense and Hemispheric Affairs, shall ensure that activities under subsection (c) are coordinated with—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbac6cff-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1517/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>private entities that operate power, water, and telecommunications for a military installation participating in the pilot program under subsection (a);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbac6d00-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1517/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>relevant military and civilian personnel; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbac6d01-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1517/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>any other entity that the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense and Hemispheric Affairs determines is relevant to the execution of activities under subsection (c).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbac6d02-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1517/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 one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Assistant to the President for Homeland Security, the National Cyber Director, the head of any other relevant Sector Risk Management Agency, the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate, and, if the Secretary of Defense determines it appropriate, relevant private sector owners and operators of critical infrastructure a report on the activities carried out under pilot program under subsection (a), including a description of any operational challenges identified.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbac6d03-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1517/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="ydbac6d04-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1517/f/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The term “<term>critical infrastructure</term>” has the meaning given that term in the Critical Infrastructures Protection Act of 2001 (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s5195c">42 U.S.C. 5195c</ref>).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbac6d05-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1517/f/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The term “<term>Sector Risk Management Agency</term>” has the meaning given that term in section 2200 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (<ref href="/us/usc/t6/s650">6 U.S.C. 650</ref>).</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e65902" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1518" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1518">SEC. 1518. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbac6d06-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbac6d07-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s3351">22 USC 3351 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>MILITARY CYBERSECURITY COOPERATION WITH TAIWAN.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbad0948-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1518/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>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 Policy, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State and in coordination with the Commander of the United States Cyber Command and the Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command, shall seek to engage with appropriate officials of Taiwan for the purpose of cooperating <page identifier="/us/stat/137/550">137 STAT. 550</page> with the military forces of Taiwan on defensive military cybersecurity activities.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbad0949-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1518/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Identification of Activities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In cooperating on defensive military cybersecurity activities with the military forces of Taiwan under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense may carry out efforts to identify cooperative activities to—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbad094a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1518/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>defend military networks, infrastructure, and systems;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbad094b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1518/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>counter malicious cyber activity that has compromised such military networks, infrastructure, and systems;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbad094c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1518/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>leverage United States commercial and military cybersecurity technology and services to harden and defend such military networks, infrastructure, and systems; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbad094d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1518/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>conduct combined cybersecurity training activities and exercises.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbad094e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1518/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="ydbad094f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1518/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 of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of State, shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees a briefing on the implementation of this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbad0950-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1518/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 briefing under paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbad0951-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1518/c/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>A description of the feasibility and advisability of cooperating with the Ministry of Defense of Taiwan on the defensive military cybersecurity activities identified pursuant to subsection (b).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbad0952-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1518/c/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>An identification of any challenges and resources that would be needed to addressed to conduct such cooperative activities.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbad0953-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1518/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="xdbad0954-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Overview.</p></sidenote><content>An overview of efforts undertaken pursuant to this section.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbad0955-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1518/c/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>Any other matters the Secretary determines relevant.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbad0956-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1518/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="ydbad0957-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1518/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 Affairs of the House of Representatives; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbad0958-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1518/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 Relations of the Senate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e66024" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1519" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1519">SEC. 1519. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbad0959-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10">10 USC note</ref> prec. 2661.</p></sidenote><heading>GUIDANCE REGARDING SECURING LABORATORIES OF THE ARMED FORCES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbad7e8a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1519/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbad7e8b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Guidance</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense, the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer of the Department, the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, and the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security, shall issue Department-wide guidance regarding methods and processes to secure laboratories of the Armed Forces from—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbad7e8c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1519/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>unauthorized access and intrusion;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbad7e8d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1519/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>damage to, and destruction, manipulation, or theft of, physical and digital laboratory assets;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbad7e8e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1519/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>accidental or intentional release or disclosure of sensitive information; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbad7e8f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1519/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>cyber sabotage.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/551">137 STAT. 551</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbad7e90-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1519/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Methods and Processes</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>At a minimum, the guidance under subsection (a) shall include, with respect to laboratories of the Armed Forces, methods and processes to—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbad7e91-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1519/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>secure laboratory operations through zero trust principles;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbad7e92-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1519/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>control the access of devices to laboratory information networks;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbad7e93-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1519/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>secure inventory management processes of such laboratories;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbad7e94-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1519/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>control or limit access to such laboratories to authorized individuals;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbada5a5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1519/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>maintain the security and integrity of data libraries, repositories, and other digital assets of such laboratories;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbada5a6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1519/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>report and remediate cyber incidents or other unauthorized intrusions affecting such laboratories;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbada5a7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1519/b/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>train and educate personnel of the Department on laboratory security;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbada5a8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1519/b/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><content>develop an operations security plan to secure laboratory operations that may be used by applicable units of the Armed Forces to implement countermeasures appropriate with respect to the mission, assessed risk, and resources available to the unit (including guidelines for implementation of routine procedures and measures to be employed during daily operations or activities of the unit); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbada5a9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stB/s1519/b/9" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">(9) </num><content>develop and train applicable units of the Armed Forces on individualized secure laboratory critical information and indicator lists to aid in protecting critical information regarding any activity, intention, capability, or limitation of the Department over which an adversary seeks to gain a military, political, diplomatic, economic, or technological advantage.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d28342e66125" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading>Information Technology and Data Management</heading> <section id="d28342e66130" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1521" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1521">SEC. 1521. </num><heading>CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE DATA; ESTABLISHMENT OF CHIEF DIGITAL AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE OFFICER GOVERNING COUNCIL.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbadf3ca-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1521/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Control and Management of Department of Defense Data</inline>.—</heading><content>The Chief<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbadf3cb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4001">10 USC 4001 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer of the Department of Defense may access and control, on behalf of the Secretary of Defense, any data collected, acquired, accessed, or used by a component (as such term is defined in section 1513 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/263">Public Law 117–263</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4001">10 U.S.C. 4001 note</ref>)), consistent with such section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbadf3cc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1521/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer Governing Council</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 238(d)(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">10 U.S.C. note</ref> prec. 4061) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbae68fd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Chief digital and artificial intelligence officer governing council</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbae68fe-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall establish a council to provide policy oversight to ensure the responsible, coordinated, and ethical employment of data and artificial intelligence capabilities across Department of <page identifier="/us/stat/137/552">137 STAT. 552</page> Defense missions and operations. Such council shall be known as the ‘Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer Governing Council’ (in this paragraph referred to as the ‘Council’).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbae68ff-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Membership</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Council shall be composed of the following:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbae6900-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>Joint Staff J–6.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbae6901-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbae6902-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>The Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Evaluation.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbae6903-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>The Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbae6904-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">“(v) </num><content>The Under Secretary of Defense for Policy.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbae6905-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vi">“(vi) </num><content>The Director of Cost Analysis and Program Evaluation.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbae6906-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vii">“(vii) </num><content>The Chief Information Officer of the Department.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbae6907-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="viii">“(viii) </num><content>The Director of Administration and Management.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbae6908-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ix">“(ix) </num><content>The service acquisition executives of each of the military departments.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbae6909-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Head of council</inline>.—</heading><content>The Council shall be headed by the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer of the Department.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbae690a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbae690b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><inline class="smallCaps">Meetings</inline>.—</heading><content>The Council shall meet not less frequently than twice each fiscal year.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbae690c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Duties of council</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The duties of the Council are as follows:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbae690d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>To streamline the organizational structure of the Department as such structure relates to the development, implementation, and oversight of artificial intelligence.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbae690e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>To improve coordination on artificial intelligence governance with the defense industry sector.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbae690f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>To issue and oversee guidance on ethical requirements and protections for the use of artificial intelligence supported by Department funding and the reduction or mitigation of instances of unintended bias in artificial intelligence algorithms.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbae6910-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>To identify, monitor, and periodically update appropriate recommendations for the operational use of artificial intelligence.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbae6911-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">“(v) </num><content>To review, to the extent the head of the Council considers necessary, artificial intelligence program funding, to ensure that any investment by the Department in an artificial intelligence tool, system, or algorithm adheres to each applicable policy of the Department relating to artificial intelligence.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbae6912-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vi">“(vi) </num><content>To provide periodic status updates on the efforts of the Department to develop and implement artificial intelligence into existing Department programs and processes.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbae6913-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vii">“(vii) </num><content>To issue guidance on access and distribution restrictions relating to data, models, tool sets, or testing or validation infrastructure.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/553">137 STAT. 553</page></content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbae9024-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="viii">“(viii) </num><content>To implement and oversee an educational program on data and artificial intelligence, for the purpose of familiarizing personnel Department-wide on the applications of artificial intelligence within the respective operations of such personnel.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbae9025-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ix">“(ix) </num><content>To implement and oversee a scorecard to assess data decrees of the Department.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbae9026-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="x">“(x) </num><content>Such other duties as the Council determines appropriate.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbae9027-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">“(F) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Periodic reports</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, and not less frequently than once every 18 months thereafter, the Council shall submit to the Secretary and the congressional defense committees a report on the activities of the Council during the period covered by the report.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e66348" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1522" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1522">SEC. 1522. </num><heading>MODIFICATION TO DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ENTERPRISE-WIDE PROCUREMENT OF CYBER DATA PRODUCTS AND SERVICES.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdbaeb738-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1521(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/81">Public Law 117–81</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="ydbaeb739-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1522/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraph (6) as paragraph (7);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbaeb73a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1522/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in paragraph (7), as so redesignated, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(1) through (5)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(1) through (6)</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbaeb73b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1522/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after paragraph (5) the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydbaeb73c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><content>Evaluating emerging cyber technologies, such as artificial intelligence-enabled security tools, for efficacy and applicability to the requirements of the Department of Defense.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e66401" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1523" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1523">SEC. 1523. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbaeb73d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s394">10 USC 394 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>MANAGEMENT OF DATA ASSETS BY CHIEF DIGITAL AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE OFFICER.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbaf537e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1523/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, subject to existing authorities and limitations and acting through the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer of the Department of Defense, shall provide the digital infrastructure and procurement vehicles necessary to manage data assets and data analytics capabilities at scale to enable an understanding of foreign key terrain and relational frameworks in cyberspace to support the planning of cyber operations, the generation of indications and warnings regarding military operations and capabilities, and the calibration of actions and reactions in strategic competition.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbaf537f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1523/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Responsibilities of Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbaf5380-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1523/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>develop a baseline of data assets exclusive to foreign key terrain and relational frameworks in cyberspace maintained by the intelligence agencies of the Department of Defense, the military departments, the combatant commands, and any other components of the Department of Defense;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbaf5381-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1523/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>develop and oversee the implementation of plans to enhance such data assets that the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer determines are essential to support the purposes set forth in subsection (a); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbaf5382-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1523/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>ensure that such activities and plans are undertaken in cooperation and in coordination with the Assistant to the <page identifier="/us/stat/137/554">137 STAT. 554</page> Secretary of Defense for Privacy, Civil Liberties, and Transparency, to ensure that any data collection, procurement, acquisition, use, or retention measure conducted pursuant to this section is in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including standards pertaining to data related to United States persons or any persons in the United States.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbaf5383-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1523/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Other Matters</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbaf5384-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1523/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbaf5385-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Designation.</p></sidenote>designate or establish one or more Department of Defense executive agents for enhancing data assets and the acquisition of data analytic tools for users;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbaf5386-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1523/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>ensure that data assets referred to in subsection (b) that are in the possession of a component of the Department of Defense are accessible for the purposes described in subsection (a); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbaf5387-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1523/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>ensure that advanced analytics, including artificial intelligence technology, are developed and applied to the analysis of the data assets referred to in subsection (b) in support of the purposes described in subsection (a).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbaf5388-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1523/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbaf5389-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><inline class="smallCaps">Semiannual Briefings</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and not less frequently than semiannually thereafter, the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees a briefing on the implementation of this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbaf538a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1523/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Rule of Construction</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize the Department of Defense to collect, procure, or otherwise acquire data, including commercially available data, in any manner that is not authorized by law, or to make use of data assets in any manner, or for any purpose, that is not otherwise authorized by law.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbaf538b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1523/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="ydbaf538c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1523/f/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="ydbaf538d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1523/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</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbaf538e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1523/f/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e66522" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1524" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1524">SEC. 1524. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbaf538f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbaf5390-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10">10 USC note</ref> prec. 2001.</p></sidenote><heading>COURSE OF EDUCATION AND PILOT PROGRAM ON AUTHENTICATION OF DIGITAL CONTENT PROVENANCE FOR CERTAIN DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE MEDIA CONTENT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbb0b321-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1524/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Course of Education</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb0b322-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1524/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><chapeau>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, acting through the Director of the Defense Media Activity, shall establish a course of education at the Defense Information School, the purpose of which shall be to provide instruction on the practical concepts and skills needed by public affairs, audiovisual, visual information, and records management specialists to understand the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb0b323-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1524/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>Digital content provenance for applicable Department media content.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb0b324-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1524/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The challenges posed to missions and operations of the Department by a digital content forgery.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb0b325-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1524/a/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>How industry open technical standards may be used to authenticate the digital content provenance of applicable Department media content.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/555">137 STAT. 555</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb0b326-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1524/a/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>The course of education under paragraph (1) shall cover the following matters:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb0b327-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1524/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The challenges to missions and operations of the Department posed by a digital content forgery.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb0b328-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1524/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The development of industry open technical standards for authenticating the digital content provenance of applicable Department media content.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb0b329-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1524/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>Hands-on training on techniques to record secure and authenticated digital content to document and communicate relevant themes and messages of the Department.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb0b32a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1524/a/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><chapeau>Training on—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbb0b32b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1524/a/2/D/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>the use of industry open technical standards for authenticating digital content provenance in the completion of post-production tasks; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbb0b32c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1524/a/2/D/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the transmission of applicable Department media content in both operational and nonoperational environments.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb0b32d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1524/a/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>Such other matters as the Director of the Defense Media Activity considers appropriate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb0b32e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1524/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><chapeau>Not later than one year after the date of the establishment of the course of education under paragraph (1), the Director of the Defense Media Activity shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb0b32f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1524/a/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The status of the development of a curriculum for such course of education.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb0b330-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1524/a/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbb0b331-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Implementation plan.</p></sidenote>The implementation plan of the Director for such course of education, including the following:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbb0b332-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1524/a/3/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>The expertise and qualifications of the personnel of the Department responsible for teaching such course of education.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbb0b333-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1524/a/3/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbb0b334-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">List.</p></sidenote>The list of sources consulted or otherwise used to develop the curriculum for such course of education.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbb0b335-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1524/a/3/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>A description of the industry open technical standards referred to in paragraph (1)(C).</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbb0b336-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1524/a/3/B/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>The status of the implementation of such course of education.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb0b337-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1524/a/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>The resources available to the Director to carry out this subsection and whether the Director requires any additional resources to carry out this subsection.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbb0b338-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1524/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Pilot Program on Implementing Digital Content Provenance Standards</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb0b339-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1524/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbb0b33a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Pilot program</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the Defense Media Activity shall carry out a pilot program to assess the feasibility and advisability of implementing industry open technical standards for digital content provenance for official photographs and videos of the Department of Defense publicly released by the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service, or any successor operation, and other distribution platforms, systems, and services used by the Department of Defense (in this subsection referred to as the “pilot program”).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb0b33b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1524/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>In carrying out the pilot program, the Director of the Defense Media Activity shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb0b33c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1524/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="xdbb0b33d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Process.</p></sidenote><content>establish a process for using industry open technical standards to verify the digital content provenance of applicable Department media content;<page identifier="/us/stat/137/556">137 STAT. 556</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb0b33e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1524/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>apply technology solutions that comport with industry open technical standard for digital content provenance to photographs and videos of the Department publicly released as described in paragraph (1) after the date of the enactment of this Act;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb0b33f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1524/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbb0b340-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote>assess the feasibility and advisability of applying an industry open technical standard for digital content provenance to historical visual information records of the Department stored at the Defense Visual Information Records Center; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb0b341-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1524/b/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>develop and apply measure of effectiveness for the implementation of the pilot program.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb0b342-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1524/b/3" 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 pilot program, the Director of the Defense Media Activity may consult with federally funded research and development centers, entities within private industry, institutions of higher education, and such other entities as the Director considers appropriate.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb0b343-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1524/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Termination</inline>.—</heading><content>The pilot program shall terminate on January 1, 2027.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb0b344-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1524/b/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="ydbb0b345-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1524/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><content>Not later than January 1, 2026, the Director of the Defense Media Activity shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on the pilot program.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb0b346-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1524/b/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>The report under subparagraph (A) shall include the following:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbb0b347-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1524/b/5/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>The findings of the Director with respect to the pilot program.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbb0b348-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1524/b/5/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>The name of each entity the Director consulted with pursuant to paragraph (3) in carrying out the pilot program.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbb0b349-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1524/b/5/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbb0b34a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote>An assessment by the Director of the effectiveness of the pilot program.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbb0b34b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1524/b/5/B/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>A recommendation by the Director as to whether the pilot program should be made permanent.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbb0b34c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1524/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="ydbb0b34d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1524/c/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The term “<term>applicable Department media content</term>” means any media holding generated, stored, or controlled by the Defense Media Activity.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb0b34e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1524/c/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The term “<term>digital content forgery</term>” means the use of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques, to fabricate or manipulate audio, visual, or text content with the intent to mislead.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb0b34f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1524/c/3" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The term “<term>digital content provenance</term>” means the verifiable chronology of the origin and history of an image, video, audio recording, electronic document, or other form of digital content.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e66818" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1525" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1525">SEC. 1525. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbb0b350-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbb0b351-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2222">10 USC 2222 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>PRIZE COMPETITIONS FOR BUSINESS SYSTEMS MODERNIZATION.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbb14f92-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1525/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>Not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, under the authority of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4025">section 4025 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, the Secretary of Defense shall establish one or more prize competitions to support the business systems modernization goals of the Department of Defense.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbb14f93-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1525/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Scope</inline>.—</heading><page identifier="/us/stat/137/557">137 STAT. 557</page> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb14f94-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1525/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 structure any prize competition established under subsection (a) to complement, and to the extent practicable, accelerate the delivery or expand the functionality of business systems capabilities sought by the Secretaries of the military departments that are in operation, in development, or belong to any broad class of systems covered by the defense business enterprise architecture specified in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2222/e">section 2222(e) of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb14f95-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1525/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Areas for consideration</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense and the Secretaries of the military departments shall consider the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb14f96-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1525/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>Integration of artificial intelligence or machine learning capabilities.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb14f97-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1525/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Data analytics, business intelligence, or related visualization capabilities.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb14f98-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1525/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>Automated updating of business architectures, business systems integration, or documentation relating to existing systems or manuals.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb14f99-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1525/b/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>Improvements to interfaces or processes for interacting with other non-Department of Defense business systems.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb14f9a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1525/b/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>Updates or replacements for legacy defense business systems to improve operational effectiveness and efficiency, such as the system of the Defense Logistics Agency known as the “Mechanization of Contract Administration Services” system, or any successor system.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb14f9b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1525/b/2/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>Contract writing systems, or expanded capabilities relating to such systems, that may be integrated into existing systems of the Department of Defense.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb14f9c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1525/b/2/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>Pay and personnel systems, or expanded capabilities relating to such systems, that may be integrated into existing systems of the Department of Defense.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb14f9d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1525/b/2/H" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">(H) </num><content>Other finance and accounting systems, or expanded capabilities relating to such systems, that may be integrated into existing systems of the Department of Defense.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb14f9e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1525/b/2/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>Systems supporting the defense industrial base and related supply chain visibility, analytics, and management.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbb14f9f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1525/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Framework</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 congressional defense committees a briefing on the framework to be used in carrying out the prize competition under subsection (a).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbb14fa0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1525/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Briefings</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than October 1 of each year until the date of termination under subsection (e), the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the results of the prize competition under subsection (a).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbb14fa1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1525/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 authority to carry out the prize competition under subsection (a) shall terminate on September 30, 2028.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e66950" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1526" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1526">SEC. 1526. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbb14fa2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4571">10 USC 4571 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>REQUIREMENTS FOR DEPLOYMENT OF FIFTH GENERATION INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS CAPABILITIES TO MILITARY INSTALLATIONS AND OTHER DEPARTMENT FACILITIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbb1ebe3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1526/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="xdbb1ebe4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p></sidenote><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements</inline>.—</heading><page identifier="/us/stat/137/558">137 STAT. 558</page> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb1ebe5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1526/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Strategy for private wireless networks</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall develop and implement a strategy for deploying to military installations and other facilities of the Department of Defense private wireless networks that are—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb1ebe6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1526/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>based on fifth generation information and communications capabilities and Open Radio Access Network architecture; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb1ebe7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1526/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>tailored to the mission, security, and performance requirements of the respective military installation or other facility.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb1ebe8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1526/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Process for public wireless network service providers</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb1ebe9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1526/a/2/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><content>The Secretary shall establish a Department-wide process under which a public wireless network service provider of fifth generation information and communications capabilities may gain access to a military installation or other facility of the Department to provide commercial subscriber services to military and civilian personnel of the Department (including contractor personnel) located at, and organizational elements of the Department maintained at, such installation or facility.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb1ebea-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1526/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Design requirements</inline>.—</heading><content>In establishing the process under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall ensure relevant system architectures and supporting infrastructure are designed to support modular upgrades to future generation technologies.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb1ebeb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1526/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Determination relating to contract authority</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall determine, on a contract-by-contract basis or as a determination with uniform applicability to contracts across military installations and other facilities of the Department, whether to enter into a contract for—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb1ebec-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1526/a/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>neutral hosting, under which infrastructure and services would be provided to companies deploying private wireless networks and public wireless network services to such installation or other facility through multi-operator core network architectures; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb1ebed-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1526/a/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>separate private wireless network and public wireless network infrastructure at such installation or other facility (which shall include a determination by the Secretary on how to establish roaming agreements and policies between such networks).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb1ebee-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1526/a/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>Not later than 150 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the strategy developed under paragraph (1) and any other activity carried out pursuant to this subsection.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbb1ebef-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1526/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">International Cooperation Activities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary, using existing authorities available to the Secretary, may engage in cooperation activities with foreign allies and partners of the United States to—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb1ebf0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1526/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>improve the implementation of the strategy under subsection (a)(1); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb1ebf1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1526/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>inform the deployment of private wireless networks to military installations and other facilities of the Department pursuant to such strategy.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/559">137 STAT. 559</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbb1ebf2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1526/c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Open Radio Access Network Architecture Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>Open Radio Access Network architecture</term>” means a network architecture that is modular, uses open interfaces, and virtualizes functionality on commodity hardware through software.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e67078" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1527" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1527">SEC. 1527. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbb21303-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2223">10 USC 2223 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>REQUIRED POLICIES TO ESTABLISH DATALINK STRATEGY OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbb2af44-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1527/a" 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><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb2af45-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1527/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 and implement policies to establish a unified datalink strategy of the Department of Defense (in this section referred to as the “strategy”).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb2af46-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1527/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 policies under paragraph (1) shall provide for, at a minimum, the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb2af47-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1527/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="xdbb2af48-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Designation.</p></sidenote><content>The designation of an organization to serve as the lead coordinator of datalink activities throughout the Department of Defense.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb2af49-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1527/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The prioritization and coordination across the military departments with respect to the strategy within the requirements generation process of the Department.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb2af4a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1527/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>The use throughout the Department of a common standardized datalink network or transport protocol that ensures interoperability between independently developed datalinks, regardless of physical medium used, and ensures mesh routing. In developing such policy, the Secretary of Defense shall consider the use of a subset of Internet Protocol.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb2af4b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1527/a/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>A programmatic decoupling of the physical method used to transmit data, the network or transport protocols used in the transmission and reception of data, and the applications used to process and use data.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb2af4c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1527/a/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>Coordination of the strategy with respect to weapon systems executing the same mission types across the military departments, including through the use of a common set of datalink waveforms. In<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbb2af4d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote> developing such policy, the Secretary shall evaluate the use of redundant datalinks for line-of-sight and beyond-line-of-sight information exchange for each weapon systems platform.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb2af4e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1527/a/2/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>Coordination between the Department and the 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>)) to leverage any efficiencies and overlap with existing datalink waveforms of the intelligence community.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb2af4f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1527/a/2/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>Methods to support the rapid integration of common datalinks across the military departments.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb2af50-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1527/a/2/H" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">(H) </num><content>Support for modularity of specific datalink waveforms to enable rapid integration of future datalinks, including the use of software defined radios compliant with modular open system architecture and sensor open system architecture.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbb2af51-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1527/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="xdbb2af52-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><inline class="smallCaps">Information to Congress</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than June 1, 2024, the Secretary of Defense shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb2af53-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/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="xdbb2af54-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Briefing.</p></sidenote><content>provide to the appropriate congressional committees a briefing on the proposed policies under subsection (a)(1), including timelines for the implementation of such policies; and<page identifier="/us/stat/137/560">137 STAT. 560</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb2af55-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1527/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>submit to the appropriate congressional committees—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb2af56-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1527/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbb2af57-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Timeline.</p></sidenote>an estimated timeline for the implementations of datalinks;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb2af58-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1527/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="xdbb2af59-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">List.</p></sidenote><content>a list of any additional resources and authorities necessary to implement the strategy; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb2af5a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1527/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbb2af5b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote>a determination of whether a common set of datalinks can and should be implemented across all major weapon systems (as such term is defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3455">section 3455 of title 10, United States Code</ref>) of the Department of Defense.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbb2af5c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stC/s1527/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><content>In this section, the term “<term>appropriate congressional committees</term>” means the congressional defense committees and the congressional intelligence committees, 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>).</content></subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d28342e67239" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="D">Subtitle D—</num><heading>Personnel</heading> <section id="d28342e67244" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1531" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1531">SEC. 1531. </num><heading>OFFICE FOR ACADEMIC ENGAGEMENT RELATING TO CYBER ACTIVITIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbb371ad-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1531/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/ch111">Chapter 111 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, is<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbb371ae-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">10 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbb371af-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 2191.</p></sidenote> amended by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after section 2192b the following new section:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydbb43500-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="2192c">“§ 2192c.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbb43501-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2192c">10 USC 2192c</ref>.</p></sidenote> Office for academic engagement relating to cyber activities</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbb43502-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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, acting through the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense, shall establish an office to establish, maintain, and oversee the activities of the Department of Defense that pertain to the relationship between the Department and academia, including with entities involved in primary, secondary, or postsecondary education, with respect to cyber-related matters (in this section referred to as the ‘Office’).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbb43503-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Director</inline>.—</heading><content>The Office shall have a Director who shall report directly to the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense. An individual serving as Director, while so serving, shall be a member of the Senior Executive Service.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbb43504-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Responsibilities</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="ydbb43505-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>The Office shall be responsible for the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb43506-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>Serving as the consolidated focal point for engagements carried out between the Department of Defense and academia with respect to cyber-related matters.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb43507-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>Coordinating covered academic engagement programs for the Department of Defense.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb43508-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>Conducting ongoing analysis, as determined necessary by the Director, of the performance of cyber-related educational scholarships, camps, support efforts, and volunteer partnerships of the Department of Defense.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb43509-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>Identifying actions the Secretary of Defense may take to improve the cyber skills of personnel within the Department of Defense through participation by such personnel in covered academic engagement programs, for the purposes of assisting the Secretary in cyber-related matters and meeting the long-term national defense needs of the United States for personnel proficient in such skills.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/561">137 STAT. 561</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb4350a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>Managing funds and resources for the National Centers for Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity program, the Department of Defense Cyber Scholarship Program, the National Defense University College of Information and Cyberspace, the University Consortium for Cybersecurity, the senior military colleges, and other educational partnerships between academic institutions and active components of the Armed Forces.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb4350b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">“(F) </num><content>Establishing requirements, policies, and procedures to collect data on, and to monitor and evaluate, the performance of covered academic engagement programs with respect to the involvement in such programs by the Department of Defense.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb45c1c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">“(G) </num><content>Monitoring and evaluating through applicable performance measurements (including those established pursuant to subparagraph (F)) the performance of covered academic engagement programs with respect to the involvement in such programs by the Department of Defense, and advising the Secretary of Defense on whether to continue, modify, or terminate such involvement.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb45c1d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">“(H) </num><chapeau>Conducting budgetary oversight and supervision, taking into consideration the findings of performance evaluations under subparagraph (G), with respect to—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbb45c1e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>the involvement in covered academic engagement programs by the Department of Defense; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbb45c1f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>other matters relating to the responsibilities under this subsection.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbb45c20-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>The Office shall be the office of primary responsibility for carrying out the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb45c21-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2200c">Section 2200c of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb45c22-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>Section 1640 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/s2200">10 U.S.C. 2200 note</ref>).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb45c23-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>Section 1649 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/133/1758">133 Stat. 1758</ref>).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb45c24-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>The duties of the Secretary of Defense under 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>).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb45c25-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>The duties of the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense under section 1726 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/s1599f">10 U.S.C. 1599f note</ref>).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb45c26-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">“(F) </num><content>Section 1532 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/81">Public Law 117–81</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2191">10 U.S.C. 2191 note</ref> prec.).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb45c27-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">“(G) </num><content>Section 1535 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/263">Public Law 117–263</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2200">10 U.S.C. 2200 note</ref>).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb45c28-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">“(H) </num><content>Such other provisions of law as the Secretary of Defense may determine relevant.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbb45c29-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority Relating to Compliance</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall take such steps as may be necessary to ensure that the Director of the Office has sufficient authority to compel and enforce compliance with any decisions or directives issued pursuant to the responsibilities under subsection (c).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbb45c2a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Authorities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out this section, the Director of the Office may, under any provision of this chapter or any other provision of this title providing for the support of <page identifier="/us/stat/137/562">137 STAT. 562</page> educational programs in cyber-related matters (and unless otherwise specified in such provision)—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb45c2b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbb45c2c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Contracts.</p></sidenote>enter into contracts and cooperative agreements, including for the purpose of supporting academic and hands-on programs for individuals transitioning into the cyber field of the Department;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb45c2d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbb45c2e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Grants.</p></sidenote>make grants of financial assistance, including to civilian and military students;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb45c2f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>provide cash awards and other items;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb45c30-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>accept voluntary services; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb45c31-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>support national competition judging, other educational event activities, and associated award ceremonies in connection with covered academic engagement programs.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbb45c32-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">“(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Relationship to Other Entities</inline>.—</heading><content>The Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering and the Secretaries concerned shall coordinate and collaborate with the Director of the Office on covered academic engagement programs sponsored by the Under Secretary as Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) programs and activities.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbb45c33-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">“(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered Academic Engagement Program Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term ‘<term>covered academic engagement program</term>’ means any of the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb45c34-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>A primary, secondary, or post-secondary educational program with a cyber focus.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb45c35-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>A program of the Department of Defense for the recruitment or retention of cyberspace civilian and military personnel (including scholarship programs) other than a Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb45c36-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>An academic partnership focused on establishing cyber talent among the personnel referred to in paragraph (2).”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbb45c37-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1531/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="xdbb45c38-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2192c">10 USC 2192c note</ref>.</p></sidenote><inline class="smallCaps">Deadline for Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall establish the office under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2192c">section 2192c of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as added by subsection (a), by not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbb45c39-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1531/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="ydbb45c3a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1531/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">Program to establish cyber institutes at institutions of higher learning</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 1640 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/s2200">10 U.S.C. 2200 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbb45c3b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="h">“(h) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Discharge Through Director</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out this section, the Secretary of Defense shall act through the Director of the office established under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2192c">section 2192c of title 10, United States Code</ref>.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb45c3c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1531/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">Report on cybersecurity training programs</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 1649 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/133/1758">133 Stat. 1758</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, acting through the Director of the office established under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2192c">section 2192c of title 10, United States Code</ref>,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>Secretary of Defense</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb45c3d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1531/c/3" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Consortia of universities to advise secretary of defense on cybersecurity matters</inline>.—</heading><content>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> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbb45c3e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">“(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Discharge Through Director</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out this section, the Secretary of Defense shall act through the Director of <page identifier="/us/stat/137/563">137 STAT. 563</page> the office established under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2192c">section 2192c of title 10, United States Code</ref>.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb45c3f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1531/c/4" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Department of defense cyber workforce efforts</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 1726 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/s1599f">10 U.S.C. 1599f note</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="ydbb48350-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Discharge Through Director</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out this section, the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense shall act through the Director of the office established under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2192c">section 2192c of title 10, United States Code</ref>.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb48351-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1531/c/5" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Study on establishment of designated central program office</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 1532 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/81">Public Law 117–81</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2191">10 U.S.C. 2191 note</ref> prec.) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb48352-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1531/c/5/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsection (e) as subsection (f); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb48353-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1531/c/5/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 (d) the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown2 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbb48354-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Discharge Through Director</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out this section, the Secretary of Defense shall act through the Director of the office established under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2192c">section 2192c of title 10, United States Code</ref>.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb48355-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1531/c/6" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Department of defense cyber and digital service academy</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 1535 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/263">Public Law 117–263</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2200">10 U.S.C. 2200 note</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="ydbb48356-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="p">“(p) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Discharge Through Director</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out this section, the Secretary of Defense shall act through the Director of the office established under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2192c">section 2192c of title 10, United States Code</ref>.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e67804" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1532" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1532">SEC. 1532. </num><heading>SELECTED RESERVE ORDER TO ACTIVE DUTY TO RESPOND TO A SIGNIFICANT CYBER INCIDENT.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdbb4f887-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s12304">Section 12304 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb4f888-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1532/1" 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 any named operational mission</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb4f889-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1532/2" 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 (j) as subsections (d) through (k), respectively;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb4f88a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1532/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subsection (b) the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbb4f88b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority Relating to Significant Cyber Incidents</inline>.—</heading><content>When <sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbb4f88c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbb4f88d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote>the Secretary of Defense or the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating determines that it is necessary to augment the active armed forces for the response of the Department of Defense or other department under which the Coast Guard is operating, respectively, to a covered incident, such Secretary may, without the consent of the member affected, order any unit, and any member not assigned to a unit organized to serve as a unit of the Selected Reserve (as defined in section 10143(a) of this title), under the respective jurisdiction of such Secretary, to active duty for not more than 365 consecutive days.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb4f88e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1532/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>in paragraph (1) of subsection (d), as redesignated by paragraph (2), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or subsection (c)</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>subsection (b)</quotedText>”;<page identifier="/us/stat/137/564">137 STAT. 564</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb4f88f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1532/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>in subsection (g), as redesignated by paragraph (2), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or subsection (c)</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>subsection (a)</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb4f890-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1532/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> subsection (h), as redesignated by paragraph (2), to read as follows:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbb546b1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="h">“(h) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Termination of Duty</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="ydbb546b2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>Whenever any unit of the Selected Reserve or any member of the Selected Reserve not assigned to a unit organized to serve as a unit, or any member of the Individual Ready Reserve, is ordered to active duty under authority of subsection (a), the service of all units or members so ordered to active duty may be terminated by—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb546b3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>order of the President; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb546b4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>law.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbb546b5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>Whenever any unit of the Selected Reserve or any member of the Selected Reserve not assigned to a unit organized to serve as a unit is ordered to active duty under authority of subsection (c), the service of all units or members so ordered to active duty may be terminated by—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb546b6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>order of the Secretary of Defense or, with respect to the Coast Guard, the Secretary of the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb546b7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>law.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb546b8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1532/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><chapeau>in subsection (k), as redesignated by paragraph (2)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb546b9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1532/7/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraphs (1) and (2) as paragraphs (2) and (3), respectively; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb546ba-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1532/7/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after the matter preceding paragraph (2), as so redesignated, the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="ydbb546bb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbb56dcc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Definition.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbb56dcd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determinations.</p></sidenote>The term ‘<term>covered incident</term>’ means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb56dce-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>a cyber incident involving a Department of Defense information system, or a breach of a Department of Defense system that involves personally identifiable information, that the Secretary of Defense determines is likely to result in demonstrable harm to the national security interests, foreign relations, or the economy of the United States, or to the public confidence, civil liberties, or public health and safety of the people of the United States;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb56dcf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>a cyber incident involving a Department of Homeland Security information system, or a breach of a Department of Homeland Security system that involves personally identifiable information, that the Secretary of Homeland Security determines is likely to result in demonstrable harm to the national security interests, foreign relations, or the economy of the United States or to the public confidence, civil liberties, or public health and safety of the people of the United States;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb56dd0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbb56dd1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">President.</p></sidenote>a cyber incident, or collection of related cyber incidents, that the President determines is likely to result in demonstrable harm to the national security interests, foreign relations, or economy of the United States or to the public confidence, civil liberties, or public health and safety of the people of the United States; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb56dd2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>a significant incident declared pursuant to section 2233 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (<ref href="/us/usc/t6/s677b">6 U.S.C. 677b</ref>).”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/565">137 STAT. 565</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e67998" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1533" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1533">SEC. 1533. </num><heading>POST-GRADUATE EMPLOYMENT OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CYBER SERVICE ACADEMY SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS IN INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdbb5e303-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1535 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/263">Public Law 117–263</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2200">10 U.S.C. 2200 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb5e304-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1533/1" 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>Department of Defense Cyber and Digital Service Academy</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>department of defense cyber service academy</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb5e305-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1533/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb5e306-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1533/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, the heads of the elements of the intelligence community,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>the Secretary of Homeland Security</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb5e307-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1533/2/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> “<quotedText>Department of Defense Cyber and Digital Service Academy</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Department of Defense Cyber Service Academy</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb5e308-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1533/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>in subsection (d)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb5e309-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1533/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or an element of the intelligence community</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>missions of the Department</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb5e30a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1533/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Secretary</quotedText>” each place it appears and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>head concerned</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb5e30b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1533/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>in subsection (e)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb5e30c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1533/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Secretary</quotedText>” each place it appears and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>head concerned</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb5e30d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1533/4/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 within an element of the intelligence community, as the case may be</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>United States Code</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb5e30e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1533/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>in subsections (h), (j), and (k), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Secretary</quotedText>” each place it appears and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>head concerned</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb5e30f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1533/6" 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 of the following new subsections:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbb63130-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="p">“(p) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Interagency Considerations</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb63131-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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>Subject to paragraph (2), a scholarship recipient may satisfy their post-award employment obligation under this section by working for an element of the intelligence community that is not part of the Department of Defense only if—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb63132-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbb63133-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Contracts.</p></sidenote>the Secretary of Defense has entered into an agreement with the head of that element authorizing the placement of scholarship recipients under the Program in positions within that element;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb63134-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbb63135-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reimbursement.</p></sidenote>under such agreement, the head of that element has agreed to reimburse the Department of Defense for the scholarship program costs associated with any scholarship recipient so placed; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb63136-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>the scholarship recipient has satisfied appropriate hiring criteria and security clearance requirements applicable to that element.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb63137-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on percentage per graduating class</inline>.—</heading><content>Not <sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbb63138-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Certification.</p></sidenote>more than 10 percent of each graduating class of scholarship recipients under the Program may be placed in positions not within the Department of Defense unless the Secretary of Defense submits to the congressional defense committees a certification that the Department of Defense is unable to facilitate placements in positions within the Department of Defense for such excess percentage.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbb63139-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="q">“(q) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:<page identifier="/us/stat/137/566">137 STAT. 566</page></chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb6313a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>The term ‘<term>head concerned</term>’ means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb6313b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb6313c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>the head of an element of the intelligence community, with respect to matters concerning that element.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb6313d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e68218" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1534" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1534">SEC. 1534. </num><heading>MINIMUM NUMBER OF SCHOLARSHIPS TO BE AWARDED ANNUALLY THROUGH DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CYBER SERVICE ACADEMY.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdbb6313e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1535(c) of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/263">Public Law 117–263</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2200">10 U.S.C. 2200 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="ydbb6584f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Minimum number of scholarship awards</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb65850-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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 shall award not fewer than 1,000 scholarships under the Program in fiscal year 2026 and in each fiscal year thereafter.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb65851-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbb65852-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbb65853-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notification.</p></sidenote><inline class="smallCaps">Waiver</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense may award fewer than the number of scholarships required under subparagraph (A) in a fiscal year if the Secretary determines and notifies the congressional defense committees that fewer scholarships are necessary to address workforce needs.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></section> <section id="d28342e68272" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1535" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1535">SEC. 1535. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbb65854-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbb65855-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s167b">10 USC 167b note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>PILOT PROGRAM AND OTHER MEASURES TO ENHANCE READINESS AND EFFECTIVENESS OF CYBER MISSION FORCE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbb71ba6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1535/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Personnel Requirements and Training for Critical Work Roles</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb71ba7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1535/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbb71ba8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Guidance.</p></sidenote>direct and oversee the implementation of guidance, to be issued by each Secretary of a military department, that correlates critical work roles to military occupational specialties and periods of obligated service with respect to that military department;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb71ba9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1535/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbb71baa-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Compliance.</p></sidenote>require that, prior to the attachment or assignment of a member of the Armed Forces to a unit of the United States Cyber Command, the Secretary concerned ensure such member is fully trained and in compliance with the required standards for the work role to be assumed by the member within such unit, including with respect to critical work roles within the Cyber Mission Force;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb71bab-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1535/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>ensure that the period of obligated service for members of the Armed Forces is—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb71bac-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1535/a/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>uniform across the military departments with respect to positions of the Cyber Mission Force involving critical work roles;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb71bad-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1535/a/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>commensurate with the financial and time investments made by Secretary concerned for the purpose of furnishing training pursuant to paragraph (2); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb71bae-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1535/a/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>sufficient to meet the readiness requirements established by the Commander of the United States Cyber Command;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb71baf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1535/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>facilitate consecutive assignments of members of the Armed Forces to the same unit of the United States Cyber <page identifier="/us/stat/137/567">137 STAT. 567</page> Command without inhibiting the advancement or promotion potential of any such member;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb71bb0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1535/a/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>provide to the Secretaries of the military departments direction for the integration of critical work roles into the personnel system of record of the respective military department, to provide for tracking cyber personnel data by work role; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb71bb1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1535/a/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>establish within at least one military department the curriculum and capacity necessary to train sufficient numbers of members of the Armed Forces from across the military departments in the performance of critical work roles within the Cyber Mission Force to achieve the readiness requirements established by the Commander of United States Cyber Command.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbb71bb2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1535/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Pilot Program on Contracting for Services Relevant to Critical Work Roles</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb71bb3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1535/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><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 Commander of the United States Cyber Command shall carry out a pilot program under which the Commander shall seek to enter into one or more contracts under which skilled contractor personnel provide services relevant to critical work roles within the Cyber Mission Force, for the purpose of enhancing the readiness and effectiveness of the Cyber Mission Force.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb71bb4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1535/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Duration</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Commander shall carry out the pilot program under paragraph (1) during the three-year period beginning on the date of the commencement of the pilot program and following such period, may—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb71bb5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1535/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>continue carrying out such pilot program for such duration as the Commander considers appropriate;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb71bb6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1535/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>transition such pilot program to a permanent program; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb71bb7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1535/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>terminate such pilot program.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbb71bb8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1535/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Plan on Hiring, Training, and Retaining Civilians to Serve in Critical Work Roles</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commander of the United States Cyber Command shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb71bb9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1535/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>develop a plan to hire, train, and retain civilians to serve in critical work roles and other work roles within the Cyber Mission Force, for the purpose of enhancing the readiness and effectiveness of the Cyber Mission Force; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb71bba-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1535/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbb71bbb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Briefing.</p></sidenote>provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on such plan.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbb71bbc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1535/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="ydbb71bbd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1535/d/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The term “<term>critical work role</term>” means a work role designated as critical by the Commander of the United States Cyber Command for purposes of this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb71bbe-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1535/d/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">section 101 of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e68438" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1536" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1536">SEC. 1536. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbb71bbf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10">10 USC note</ref> prec. 7371.</p></sidenote><heading>AUTHORITY TO CONDUCT PILOT PROGRAM ON CIVILIAN CYBERSECURITY RESERVE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbb8a260-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1536/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 the Army may conduct a pilot program to establish a Civilian Cybersecurity Reserve to provide to the United States Cyber Command manpower to effectively—<page identifier="/us/stat/137/568">137 STAT. 568</page></chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb8a261-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1536/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>preempt, defeat, deter, or respond to malicious cyber activity;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb8a262-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1536/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>conduct cyberspace operations;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb8a263-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1536/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>secure information and systems of the Department of Defense against malicious cyber activity; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb8a264-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1536/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>assist in solving cyber workforce-related challenges.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbb8a265-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1536/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conditions Prior to Conduct of Pilot Program</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb8a266-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1536/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Implementation plan</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of the Army may not take any action to commence a pilot program pursuant to the authority under subsection (a) until the Secretary—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb8a267-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1536/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>submits to the congressional defense committees an implementation plan for the pilot program; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb8a268-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1536/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbb8a269-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Briefing.</p></sidenote>provides to the congressional defense committees a briefing on such implementation plan.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb8a26a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1536/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Program guidance</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Secretary of the Army intends to conduct a pilot program pursuant to the authority under subsection (a), prior to commencing such pilot program, the Secretary, in consultation with the Director of the Office of Personnel Management and the Director of the Office of Government Ethics, shall issue guidance for the establishment and implementation of the pilot program.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbb8a26b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1536/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conditions on Conduct of Pilot Program</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Any pilot program conducted by the Secretary of the Army pursuant to the authority under subsection (a) shall be subject to the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb8a26c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1536/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Hiring authority; status in reserve</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb8a26d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1536/c/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Hiring authority</inline>.—</heading><content>In conducting the pilot program, the Secretary of the Army may use any authority otherwise available to the Secretary for the recruitment, employment, and retention of civilian personnel within the Department, including the authority under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1599f">section 1599f of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb8a26e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1536/c/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbb8a26f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time periods.</p></sidenote><inline class="smallCaps">Status in reserve</inline>.—</heading><content>During the period beginning on the date on which an individual is recruited to serve in the Civilian Cybersecurity Reserve and ending on the date on which the individual is appointed to the Civilian Cybersecurity Reserve, and during any period elapsing between any such appointments, the individual may not be considered a Federal employee.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb8a270-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1536/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Eligibility; application and selection</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb8a271-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1536/c/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Criteria required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of the Army shall establish criteria for—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbb8a272-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1536/c/2/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>individuals to be eligible to serve in the Civilian Cybersecurity Reserve; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbb8a273-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1536/c/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the application and selection processes for service in the Civilian Cybersecurity Reserve.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb8a274-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1536/c/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements for individuals</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The criteria under subparagraph (A) shall include, with respect to an individual—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbb8a275-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1536/c/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbb8c986-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote>if the individual has previously served as a member of the Civilian Cybersecurity Reserve, that the previous appointment ended not fewer than 60 days before the individual may be appointed for a subsequent temporary position in the Civilian Cybersecurity Reserve; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbb8c987-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1536/c/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>cybersecurity expertise.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb8c988-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1536/c/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Prescreening</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of the Army shall—<page identifier="/us/stat/137/569">137 STAT. 569</page></chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbb8c989-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1536/c/2/C/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>prior to the appointment of an individual to the Civilian Cybersecurity Reserve, conduct a prescreening of the individual for any topic or product that would create a conflict of interest; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbb8c98a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1536/c/2/C/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbb8c98b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notification.</p></sidenote>require each individual so appointed to notify the Secretary if a potential conflict of interest arises during such appointment.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb8c98c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1536/c/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Agreement required</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Army may only appoint an individual to the Civilian Cybersecurity Reserve if the individual enters into an agreement with the Secretary to serve in the Civilian Cybersecurity Reserve. Such agreement shall set forth the rights and obligations of the individual and the Army.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb8c98d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1536/c/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exception for continuing military service commitments</inline>.—</heading><content>A member of the Selected Reserve under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s10143">section 10143 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, may not serve as a member of the Civilian Cybersecurity Reserve.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb8c98e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1536/c/2/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition</inline>.—</heading><content>No individual who is an officer or employee of the United States Government, including any member of the uniformed services, may be recruited or appointed to serve in the Civilian Cybersecurity Reserve.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb8c98f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1536/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Security clearances</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb8c990-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1536/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>The Secretary of the Army shall ensure that each member of the Civilian Cybersecurity Reserve is subject to appropriate personnel vetting and adjudication commensurate with the duties of the position, including, with respect to positions for which a security clearance is necessary, a favorable determination of eligibility for access to classified information, consistent with applicable provisions of law and policy.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb8c991-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1536/c/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Cost of sponsoring clearances</inline>.—</heading><content>If a member of the Civilian Cybersecurity Reserve requires a security clearance in order to carry out the duties of the member, the Army shall be responsible for the cost of sponsoring the security clearance of the member.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb8c992-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1536/c/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbb8c993-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbb8c994-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluations.</p></sidenote><inline class="smallCaps">Briefings</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than one year after the date on which the guidance under subsection (b)(2) is issued with respect to the pilot program, and annually thereafter until the date on which the pilot program terminates pursuant to paragraph (7), the Secretary of the Army shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on activities carried out under the pilot program, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb8c995-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1536/c/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>participation in the Civilian Cybersecurity Reserve, including the number of members of the Civilian Cybersecurity Reserve, the diversity of such members, and any barriers to recruitment or retention of such members;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb8c996-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1536/c/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>an evaluation of the ethical requirements of the pilot program;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb8c997-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1536/c/4/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>whether the Civilian Cybersecurity Reserve has been effective in providing additional capacity to the Army; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb8c998-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1536/c/4/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>an evaluation of the eligibility requirements for the pilot program.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb8c999-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1536/c/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbb8c99a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbb8c99b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><inline class="smallCaps">Final report and briefing required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not earlier than 180 days and not later than 90 days prior to the date on which the pilot program terminates pursuant to paragraph (7), the Secretary of the Army shall submit to the congressional <page identifier="/us/stat/137/570">137 STAT. 570</page> defense committees a report, and provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing, on recommendations relating to the pilot program, including recommendations for—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb8c99c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1536/c/5/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>whether the pilot program should be modified, extended in duration, or established as a permanent program, and if so, an appropriate scope for the program;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb8c99d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1536/c/5/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>how to attract prospective members of the Civilian Cybersecurity Reserve, ensure a diversity of such members, and address any barriers to recruitment or retention of such members;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb8c99e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1536/c/5/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>the ethical requirements of the pilot program and the effectiveness of mitigation efforts to address any conflict of interest concerns; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb8c99f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1536/c/5/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbb8c9a0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote>an evaluation of the eligibility requirements for the pilot program.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb8c9a1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1536/c/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbb8c9a2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Evaluation required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than three years after the date on which the pilot program commences, the Comptroller General of the United States shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb8c9a3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1536/c/6/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbb8c9a4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Study.</p></sidenote>conduct a study evaluating the pilot program; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb8c9a5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1536/c/6/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>submit to the congressional defense committees—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbb8c9a6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1536/c/6/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>a report on the results of the study; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbb8c9a7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1536/c/6/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbb8c9a8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbb8c9a9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote>a recommendation with respect to whether the pilot program should be modified.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb8c9aa-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1536/c/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Sunset</inline>.—</heading><content>The authority to conduct the pilot program shall terminate on the date that is four years after the date on which the pilot program commences.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e68824" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1537" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1537">SEC. 1537. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbb8c9ab-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2224">10 USC 2224 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>REQUIREMENTS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF USER ACTIVITY MONITORING FOR CERTAIN PERSONNEL.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbb93edc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1537/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 require each head of a component of the Department of Defense to fully implement each directive, policy, and program requirement for user activity monitoring and least privilege access controls with respect to the personnel of that component, including Federal employees and contractors, granted access to classified information and classified networks, including the following directives (and any successor directives):</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb93edd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1537/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The Committee on National Security Systems Directive 504, issued on February 4, 2014, relating to the protection of national security systems from insider threats (including any annex to such directive).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb93ede-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1537/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Department of Defense Directive 5205.16, issued on September 30, 2014, relating to the insider threat program of the Department of Defense.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbb93edf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1537/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Requirement</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall require each head of a component of the Department of Defense to implement, with respect to systems, devices, and personnel of the component, automated controls to detect and prohibit privileged user accounts from performing general user activities not requiring privileged access.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbb93ee0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1537/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Periodic Testing</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall require that, not less frequently than once every two years, each head of a component of the Department of Defense—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb93ee1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1537/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>conducts insider threat testing using threat-realistic tactics, techniques, and procedures; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb93ee2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1537/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbb93ee3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote>submits to the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security, the Chief Information Officer of the <page identifier="/us/stat/137/571">137 STAT. 571</page> Department of Defense, and the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation of the Department of Defense a report on the findings of the head with respect to the testing conducted pursuant to paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbb93ee4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1537/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 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the implementation of this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbb93ee5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1537/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="ydbb93ee6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1537/e/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="ydbb93ee7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1537/e/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="d28342e68917" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1538" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1538">SEC. 1538. </num><heading>STUDY ON OCCUPATIONAL RESILIENCY OF CYBER MISSION FORCE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbb98d08-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1538/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbb98d09-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Study</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Principal Cyber Advisor of the Department of Defense and the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, in coordination with the principal cyber advisors of the military departments and the Commander of the United States Cyber Command, shall conduct a study on the personnel and resources required to enhance and support the occupational resiliency of the Cyber Mission Force.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbb9b41a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1538/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="ydbb9b41b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1538/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbb9b41c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Inventory.</p></sidenote><content>An inventory of the resources and programs available to personnel assigned to the Cyber Mission Force, disaggregated by Armed Force and location.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb9b41d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1538/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbb9b41e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote>An assessment of the risk to the occupational resiliency of such personnel relative to the respective operational work role within the Cyber Mission Force (as defined by the Commander of the United States Cyber Command) and the number of such personnel available to perform operations in each such category of operational work role.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb9b41f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1538/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbb9b420-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote><content>An evaluation of the extent to which personnel assigned to the Cyber Mission Force have been made aware of the resources and programs referred to in paragraph (1), and of measures required to improve such awareness.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb9b421-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1538/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbb9b422-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>A determination by the Commander of the United States Cyber Command regarding the adequacy and accessibility of such resources and programs for personnel assigned to the Cyber Mission Force.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb9b423-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1538/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 necessary by the Principal Cyber Advisor of the Department of Defense and the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbb9b424-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1538/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbb9b425-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote><inline class="smallCaps">Submission to Congress</inline>.—</heading><content>Upon completing the study under subsection (a), the Principal Cyber Advisor of the Department of Defense and the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing the results of such study.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbb9b426-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stD/s1538/d" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Occupational Resiliency Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>occupational resiliency</term>” means, with respect to personnel <page identifier="/us/stat/137/572">137 STAT. 572</page> assigned to the Cyber Mission Force, the ability of such personnel to mitigate the unique psychological factors that contribute to the degradation of mental health and job performance under such assignment.</content></subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d28342e69008" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stE" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="E">Subtitle E—</num><heading>Artificial Intelligence</heading> <section id="d28342e69013" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stE/s1541" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1541">SEC. 1541. </num><heading>MODIFICATION TO ACQUISITION AUTHORITY OF SENIOR OFFICIAL WITH PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND MACHINE LEARNING.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdbb9db37-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 808 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/s4001">10 U.S.C. 4001 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb9db38-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stE/s1541/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (c)(1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>The Secretary of Defense shall provide the Office with at least 10 full-time employees</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that, at any given time for the duration of the period specified in subsection (d), the Office has at least 10 full-time employees provided by the Secretary</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb9db39-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stE/s1541/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (d), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>in each of fiscal years 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>in each of fiscal years 2024 through 2029</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbb9db3a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stE/s1541/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> subsection (e)(1) to read as follows:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydbba024b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbba024c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p></sidenote><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbba024d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Plan required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, the Secretary of Defense, acting through the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, shall submit to the congressional defense committees a plan for the delegation and exercise of the acquisition authority described in subsection (a).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbba024e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Demonstration required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, the Secretary of Defense, acting through the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer of the Department of Defense, shall provide a demonstration of operational capability delivered under such authority. In addition to the matters specified in paragraph (4), such demonstration shall include a description of—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbba295f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>how the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer may use the acquisition authorities available to the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer to further the data and artificial intelligence objectives of the Department of Defense, including an inventory of requirements and funding associated with the exercise of such acquisition authorities;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbba2960-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>how the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer may use the acquisition authorities of other Federal entities to further such objectives, including an inventory of requirements and funding associated with the exercise of such acquisition authorities; and<page identifier="/us/stat/137/573">137 STAT. 573</page></content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbba2961-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>the challenges and benefits of using the acquisition authorities described in clauses (i) and (ii), respectively, to further such objectives.”</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbba2962-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stE/s1541/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>in subsection (f), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>October 1, 2025</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>October 1, 2029</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e69123" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stE/s1542" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1542">SEC. 1542. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbba2963-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbba2964-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4001">10 USC 4001 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE BUG BOUNTY PROGRAMS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbba9d95-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stE/s1542/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Program for Foundational Artificial Intelligence Products Being Integrated Within Department of Defense</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbba9d96-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stE/s1542/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Development required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act and subject to the availability of appropriations, the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer of the Department of Defense shall develop a bug bounty program for foundational artificial intelligence models being integrated into the missions and operations of the Department of Defense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbba9d97-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stE/s1542/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Collaboration</inline>.—</heading><content>In developing the program under paragraph (1), the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer may collaborate with the heads of other Federal departments and agencies with expertise in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbba9d98-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stE/s1542/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Implementation authorized</inline>.—</heading><content>The Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer may carry out the program developed under subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbba9d99-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stE/s1542/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Contracts</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall ensure, as may be appropriate, that whenever the Secretary enters into any contract, such contract allows for participation in the bug bounty program developed under paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbba9d9a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stE/s1542/a/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Rule of construction</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to require—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbba9d9b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stE/s1542/a/5/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the use of any foundational artificial intelligence model; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbba9d9c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stE/s1542/a/5/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the implementation of the program developed under paragraph (1) for the purpose of the integration of a foundational artificial intelligence model into the missions or operations of the Department of Defense.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbba9d9d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stE/s1542/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 one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbba9d9e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stE/s1542/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the development and implementation of bug bounty programs the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer considers relevant to the matters covered by this section; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbba9d9f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stE/s1542/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbba9da0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plans.</p></sidenote><content>long-term plans of the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer with respect to such bug bounty programs.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbba9da1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stE/s1542/c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Foundational Artificial Intelligence Model Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>foundational artificial intelligence model</term>” means an adaptive generative model that is trained on a broad set of unlabeled data sets that may be used for different tasks with minimal fine-tuning.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e69229" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stE/s1543" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1543">SEC. 1543. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbba9da2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4025">10 USC 4025 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>PRIZE COMPETITION FOR TECHNOLOGY THAT DETECTS AND WATERMARKS USE OF GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbbb12d3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stE/s1543/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="xdbbb12d4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbbb12d5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, under the authority of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4025">section 4025 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, the Secretary of Defense shall establish a prize competition designed to evaluate technology <page identifier="/us/stat/137/574">137 STAT. 574</page> (including applications, tools, and models) for generative artificial intelligence detection and generative artificial intelligence watermarking, for the purposes of—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbbb12d6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stE/s1543/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>facilitating the research, development, testing, evaluation, and competition of such technologies to support the Secretaries of the military departments and the commanders of combatant commands in warfighting requirements; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbbb12d7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stE/s1543/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>transitioning such technologies, including technologies developed pursuant to pilot programs, prototype projects, or other research and development programs, from the prototyping phase to production.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbbb12d8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stE/s1543/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Participation</inline>.—</heading><content>The participants in the prize competition under subsection (a) may include federally funded research and development centers, entities within the private sector, entities within the defense industrial base, institutions of higher education, Federal departments and agencies, and such other categories of participants as the Secretary of Defense considers appropriate.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbbb12d9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stE/s1543/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Designation</inline>.—</heading><content>The prize competition under subsection (a) shall be known as the “Generative AI Detection and Watermark Competition”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbbb12da-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stE/s1543/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><content>The Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering shall administer the prize competition under subsection (a).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbbb12db-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stE/s1543/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbbb12dc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbbb12dd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Briefing.</p></sidenote><inline class="smallCaps">Framework</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 the framework to be used in carrying out the prize competition under subsection (a).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbbb12de-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stE/s1543/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Briefings</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than October 1 of each year until the date of termination under subsection (g), the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the results of the prize competition under subsection (a).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbbb12df-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stE/s1543/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 authority to carry out the prize competition under subsection (a) shall terminate on December 31, 2025.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbbb12e0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stE/s1543/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="ydbbb12e1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stE/s1543/h/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The term “<term>generative artificial intelligence detection</term>” means, with respect to digital content, the positive identification of the use of generative artificial intelligence in the generation of such content.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbbb12e2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stE/s1543/h/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The term “<term>generative artificial intelligence watermarking</term>” means, with respect to digital content, embedding within such content data conveying attribution of the generation of such content to generative artificial intelligence.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e69349" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stE/s1544" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1544">SEC. 1544. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbbb12e3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4001">10 USC 4001 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>PLANS, STRATEGIES, AND OTHER MATTERS RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbbc7274-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stE/s1544/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 consultation with the Deputy Secretary of Defense, shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbbc7275-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stE/s1544/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbbc7276-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Procedures.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbbc7277-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Timelines.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbbc7278-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Review.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbbc7279-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote>establish and document procedures, including timelines, for the periodic review of the 2018 Department of Defense Artificial Intelligence Strategy, or any successor strategy, and associated annexes of the military departments to assess the implementation of such strategy and whether any revision is necessary;<page identifier="/us/stat/137/575">137 STAT. 575</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbbc727a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stE/s1544/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbbc727b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Guidance.</p></sidenote>issue Department of Defense-wide guidance that defines outcomes of near-term and long-term strategies and plans relating to—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbbc998c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stE/s1544/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the adoption of artificial intelligence;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbbc998d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stE/s1544/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the adoption and enforcement of policies on the ethical use of artificial intelligence systems; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbbc998e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stE/s1544/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>the identification and mitigation of bias in artificial intelligence algorithms;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbbc998f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stE/s1544/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbbc9990-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Guidance.</p></sidenote>issue Department-wide guidance regarding methods to monitor accountability for artificial intelligence-related activity, including artificial intelligence performance indicators and metrics;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbbc9991-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stE/s1544/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbbc9992-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Policy.</p></sidenote>develop a strategic plan for the development, use, and cybersecurity of generative artificial intelligence, including a policy governing the use of, and the defense against adversarial use of, generative artificial intelligence;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbbc9993-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stE/s1544/a/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbbc9994-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote>assess technical workforce needs across the future years defense plan to support the continued development of artificial intelligence capabilities, including recruitment and retention policies and programs;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbbc9995-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stE/s1544/a/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbbc9996-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote>assess the availability and adequacy of the basic artificial intelligence training and education curricula, including efforts developed or authorized pursuant to section 256 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (<ref href="/us/stat/133/1290">133 Stat. 1290</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/116/92">Public Law 116–92</ref>), available to the broader civilian workforce of the Department and military personnel to promote artificial intelligence literacy to the nontechnical workforce and senior leadership with responsibilities adjacent to artificial intelligence technical development;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbbc9997-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stE/s1544/a/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbbc9998-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Timeline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbbc9999-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Guidance.</p></sidenote><content>develop and issue a timeline and guidance for the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer of the Department and the Secretaries of the military departments to establish a common lexicon for artificial intelligence-related activities;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbbc999a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stE/s1544/a/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><content>develop and implement a plan to protect and secure the integrity, availability, and privacy of artificial intelligence systems and models, including large language models, data libraries, data repositories, and algorithms, in training, development, and production environments;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbbc999b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stE/s1544/a/9" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">(9) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbbc999c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Data.</p></sidenote><content>ensure the fulfilment of the statutory requirement to establish data repositories under section 232 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/81">Public Law 117–81</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4001">10 U.S.C. 4001 note</ref>), as amended by section 212 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/263">Public Law 117–263</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/136/2466">136 Stat. 2466</ref>);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbbc999d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stE/s1544/a/10" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="10">(10) </num><chapeau>develop and implement a plan—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbbc999e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stE/s1544/a/10/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>to identify commercially available and relevant large language models; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbbc999f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stE/s1544/a/10/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>to make such models available, as appropriate, on classified networks;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbbc99a0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stE/s1544/a/11" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="11">(11) </num><content>develop a plan to defend the personnel, organizations, and systems of the Department against adversarial artificial intelligence, including an identification of organizations within the Department capable of providing to cyber red teams of the Department capabilities for operational and developmental needs;<page identifier="/us/stat/137/576">137 STAT. 576</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbbc99a1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stE/s1544/a/12" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="12">(12) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbbc99a2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Policy.</p></sidenote><content>develop and implement a policy for use by contracting officials to protect the intellectual property of commercial entities that provide artificial intelligence algorithms to a data repository specified in paragraph (9), including a policy for how to address data rights in situations in which governmental and commercial intellectual property may be mixed when such artificial intelligence algorithms are deployed in an operational environment;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbbc99a3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stE/s1544/a/13" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="13">(13) </num><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbbc99a4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Guidance.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbbc99a5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Directives.</p></sidenote>issue guidance and directives governing how the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer of the Department shall exercise authority to access, control, and maintain, on behalf of the Secretary, data collected, acquired, accessed, or used by components of the Department consistent with section 1513 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/263">Public Law 117–263</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4001">10 U.S.C. 4001 note</ref>); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbbc99a6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stE/s1544/a/14" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="14">(14) </num><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbbc99a7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Guidance.</p></sidenote>clarify guidance on the instances for, and the role of human intervention and oversight in, the exercise of artificial intelligence algorithms for use in the generation of offensive or lethal courses of action for tactical operations.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbbc99a8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stE/s1544/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Ethical and Responsible Artificial Intelligence</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbbc99a9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stE/s1544/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Process</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense, acting through the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer, shall develop and implement a process—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbbc99aa-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stE/s1544/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbbc99ab-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbbc99ac-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Compliance.</p></sidenote>to assess whether a given artificial intelligence technology used by the Department of Defense is in compliance with a test, evaluation, verification, and validation framework that—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbbc99ad-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stE/s1544/b/1/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>operationalizes responsible artificial intelligence principles; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbbc99ae-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stE/s1544/b/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>is validated and selected by the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer for purposes of this subsection;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbbc99af-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stE/s1544/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbbc99b0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbbc99b1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbbc99b2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Compliance.</p></sidenote>to report and remediate any artificial intelligence technology that is determined not to be in compliance with the framework selected pursuant to subparagraph (A); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbbc99b3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stE/s1544/b/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>in a case in which efforts to remediate such technology have been unsuccessful, to discontinue the use of the technology until effective remediation is achievable.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbbc99b4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stE/s1544/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Additional requirements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In developing and implementing the process under paragraph (1), the Secretary of Defense shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbbc99b5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stE/s1544/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="xdbbc99b6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Criteria.</p></sidenote><chapeau>develop clear criteria against which the compliance of an artificial intelligence technology with the framework selected pursuant to subparagraph (A) of such paragraph may be assessed under such subparagraph, taking into consideration—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbbc99b7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stE/s1544/b/2/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>similar criteria previously developed by the Secretary; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbbc99b8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stE/s1544/b/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbbc99b9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">China.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbbc99ba-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Russia.</p></sidenote>the identification of potential vulnerabilities in systems and infrastructure of the Armed Forces that could be exploited by adversarial artificial intelligence applications used by the People’s Republic of China, the Russian Federation, or other foreign adversaries;<page identifier="/us/stat/137/577">137 STAT. 577</page></content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbbc99bb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stE/s1544/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>take steps to integrate such process across the elements of the Department of Defense, including the combatant commands; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbbc99bc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stE/s1544/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau>provide information on such process to members of the Armed Forces and civilian personnel of the Department that are—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbbc99bd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stE/s1544/b/2/C/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>responsible for developing and deploying artificial intelligence technologies;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbbc99be-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stE/s1544/b/2/C/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>end users of such technologies, including members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Space Force who use such technologies in military operations; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbbc99bf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stE/s1544/b/2/C/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>otherwise determined relevant by the Secretary.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbbc99c0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stE/s1544/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Deadline; Briefing</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbbc99c1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stE/s1544/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Deadline</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall complete the requirements under this section by not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbbc99c2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stE/s1544/c/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>Not later than 150 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the implementation of this section.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e69689" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stE/s1545" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1545">SEC. 1545. </num><heading>STUDY TO ANALYZE VULNERABILITY FOR ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE-ENABLED MILITARY APPLICATIONS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbbd3603-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stE/s1545/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="xdbbd3604-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbbd3605-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><inline class="smallCaps">Study</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall complete a study to assess the functionality of artificial intelligence-enabled military applications, research and development needs related to such applications, and vulnerabilities to the privacy, security, and accuracy of such applications.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbbd3606-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stE/s1545/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="xdbbd3607-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The study under subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbbd3608-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stE/s1545/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>An assessment of research and development efforts, including transition pathways, needed to advance explainable and interpretable artificial intelligence-enabled military applications, including the capability to assess the architectures, data models, and algorithms underlying such applications.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbbd3609-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stE/s1545/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>An assessment of any potential risks to the privacy, security, or accuracy of the architectures, data models, or algorithms underlying artificial intelligence-enabled military applications, including the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbbd360a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stE/s1545/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>Individual foundational artificial intelligence models, including the adequacy of existing testing, training, and auditing for such models to ensure such models may be properly assessed over time.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbbd360b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stE/s1545/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The interactions of multiple artificial intelligence-enabled military applications and how such interactions may affect the ability to detect and assess new, complex, and emergent behavior among individual agents, as well as the collective effect of such interactions on risks to the privacy, security, and accuracy of such applications over time.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbbd360c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stE/s1545/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>The effect of increased agency in artificial intelligence-enabled military applications and how such increased agency may affect the ability to detect and assess <page identifier="/us/stat/137/578">137 STAT. 578</page> new, complex, and emergent behavior, as well risks to the privacy, security, and accuracy of such applications over time.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbbd360d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stE/s1545/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>An assessment of the survivability and traceability of decision support systems that are integrated with artificial intelligence-enabled military applications and used in a contested environment.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbbd360e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stE/s1545/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>An identification of existing artificial intelligence metrics, developmental, testing and audit capabilities, personnel, and infrastructure of the Department of Defense, including test and evaluation facilities of the Department, needed to enable ongoing assessment under paragraphs (1) through (3).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbbd360f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stE/s1545/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>An identification of any research gaps necessary to be filled to sufficiently carry out the assessments and identifications required under paragraphs (1) through (3) that are not currently, or not sufficiently, funded within the Department of Defense.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbbd3610-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stE/s1545/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbbd3611-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><inline class="smallCaps">Interim Briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the interim findings of the study under subsection (a).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbbd3612-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stE/s1545/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><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbbd3613-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stE/s1545/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><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 of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a final report on the findings with respect to the study conducted pursuant to subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbbd3614-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stE/s1545/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 final report under paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbbd3615-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stE/s1545/e" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Foundational Artificial Intelligence Model Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>foundational artificial intelligence model</term>” means an adaptive generative model that is trained on a broad set of unlabeled data sets that may be used for different tasks with minimal fine-tuning.</content></subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d28342e69813" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stF" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="F">Subtitle F—</num><heading>Reports and Other Matters</heading> <section id="d28342e69818" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stF/s1551" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1551">SEC. 1551. </num><heading>LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR TRAVEL FOR OFFICE OF UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR PERSONNEL AND READINESS PENDING STRATEGY RELATING TO DEFENSE TRAVEL SYSTEM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbbdab46-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stF/s1551/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><content>The Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness shall develop a strategy to modernize or replace the end-to-end travel management system of the Department of Defense known as the “Defense Travel System” (in this section, referred to as the “Defense Travel System”).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbbdab47-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stF/s1551/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 under subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbbdab48-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stF/s1551/b/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbbdab49-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbbdab4a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote>A business case analysis that evaluates options for modernizing or <amendingAction type="substitute">replacing</amendingAction> the Defense Travel System, including—</chapeau><page identifier="/us/stat/137/579">137 STAT. 579</page> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbbdab4b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stF/s1551/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbbdab4c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote>an assessment of the upgradability of the code base for the Defense Travel System before such code base reaches a point of unsustainability;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbbdab4d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stF/s1551/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbbdab4e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote>an assessment of commercially available tools that may be used to upgrade the capabilities of the Defense Travel System;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbbdab4f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stF/s1551/b/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>an identification of system dependencies of the Defense Travel System, with a particular focus on any such dependencies with respect to connections with financial management systems;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbbdab50-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stF/s1551/b/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>an identification of system weaknesses of the Defense Travel System affecting audit readiness;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbbdab51-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stF/s1551/b/1/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>projections of usage rates of the Defense Travel System necessary to maintain workload and reimbursement rate viability; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbbdd262-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stF/s1551/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="xdbbdd263-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Cost estimate.</p></sidenote><content>estimated costs for any activity associated with the strategy.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbbdd264-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stF/s1551/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbbdd265-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbbdd266-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Timelines.</p></sidenote><content>A plan for the implementation of the strategy, including timelines for achieving such implementation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbbdd267-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stF/s1551/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>An identification of risks to such implementation, including potential delays to such timelines.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbbdd268-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stF/s1551/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbbdd269-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Certification.</p></sidenote><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2024 for travel for the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, not more than 93 percent may be obligated or expended until the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense independently certifies to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate that the strategy under subsection (a) meets the validated requirements of the Department of Defense.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e69927" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stF/s1552" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1552">SEC. 1552. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbbdd26a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2224">10 USC 2224 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>MANAGEMENT BY DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE OF MOBILE APPLICATIONS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbbe208b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stF/s1552/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Implementation of Recommendations</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbbe208c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stF/s1552/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbbe208d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall evaluate and implement to the maximum extent practicable the recommendations of the Inspector General of the Department of Defense with respect to managing mobile applications contained in the report set forth by the Inspector General dated February 9, 2023, and titled “Management Advisory: The DoD’s Use of Mobile Applications” (Report No. DODIG–2023–041).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbbe208e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stF/s1552/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbbe208f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notification.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Deadline</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall implement each of the recommendations specified in subsection (a) by not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act unless the Secretary submits to the congressional defense committees a written notification of any specific recommendation that the Secretary declines to implement or plans to implement after the date that is one year after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbbe2090-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stF/s1552/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing on Requirements Related to Covered Applications</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbbe2091-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stF/s1552/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbbe2092-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>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 actions taken by the Secretary to enforce compliance with existing policy of the Department of Defense that prohibits—</chapeau><page identifier="/us/stat/137/580">137 STAT. 580</page> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbbe2093-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stF/s1552/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the installation and use of covered applications on Federal Government devices; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbbe2094-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stF/s1552/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the use of covered applications on the Department of Defense Information Network on personal devices.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbbe2095-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stF/s1552/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">Covered applications defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this subsection, the term “<term>covered applications</term>” means the social networking service TikTok, or any successor application or service developed or provided by ByteDance Limited or an entity owned by ByteDance Limited.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e70011" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stF/s1553" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1553">SEC. 1553. </num><heading>REPORT ON DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ENTERPRISE CAPABILITIES FOR CYBERSECURITY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbbe6eb6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stF/s1553/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><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbbe6eb7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stF/s1553/a/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 Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on any actions or determinations by the Department pertaining to the requirements under section 1511 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/81">Public Law 117–81</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/135/2037">135 Stat. 2037</ref>) taken or made for the purpose of using cybersecurity capabilities to protect assets and networks across the Department.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbbe6eb8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stF/s1553/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbbe6eb9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analyses.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report under paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbbe6eba-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stF/s1553/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>A description of the risks and benefits associated with the actions and determinations specified in paragraph (1).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbbe6ebb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stF/s1553/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="xdbbe6ebc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plans.</p></sidenote><content>A description of future plans of the Department for the acquisition of integrated and interoperable cybersecurity tools and applications through a competitive process that would allow multiple vendors to compete separately and as teams.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbbe6ebd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stF/s1553/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>The results of the analysis conducted by the Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation of the Department of the costs and effectiveness of the cybersecurity capabilities described in paragraph (1).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbbe6ebe-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stF/s1553/a/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>The results of any analyses conducted by the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation, or the head of any other element of the Department, to test the effectiveness of the cybersecurity capabilities described in paragraph (1) compared to other commercially available products and vendors.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbbe6ebf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stF/s1553/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><content>Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Chief Information Officer of the Department shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the plans of the Department to ensure competition and interoperability in the security and identity and access management product market segments.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e70084" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stF/s1554" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1554">SEC. 1554. </num><heading>REPORT ON TECHNOLOGY MODERNIZATION FOR ARMY HUMAN RESOURCES COMMAND 2030 TRANSFORMATION PLAN.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbbe95d0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stF/s1554/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 the Army shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the plan of the Army known as the “Human Resources Command 2030 Transformation Plan” that includes—<page identifier="/us/stat/137/581">137 STAT. 581</page></chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbbe95d1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stF/s1554/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbbe95d2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Timeline.</p></sidenote><content>an estimated timeline for the completion of the implementation milestones set forth in such plan; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbbe95d3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stF/s1554/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>an identification of future resource needs relating to the modernization of legacy information technology systems.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbbe95d4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stF/s1554/b" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Legacy Information Technology System Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>legacy information technology system</term>” has the meaning given such term in section 1076 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/t40/s11301">40 U.S.C. 11301 note</ref>).</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e70131" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stF/s1555" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1555">SEC. 1555. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbbebce5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s503">10 USC 503 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT REGARDING CONTRACTING FOR MILITARY RECRUITING.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbbee3f6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stF/s1555/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Certification Requirement</inline>.—</heading><content>Prior to the Secretary of Defense entering into any contract or other agreement (or extending, renewing, or otherwise modifying an existing contract or other agreement) with an entity for the purpose of that entity placing military recruitment advertisements on behalf of the Department of Defense, the Secretary shall require, as a condition of such contract or agreement, that the entity certify to the Secretary that the entity does not place advertisements in news sources based on personal or institutional political preferences or biases, or determinations of misinformation.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbbee3f7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stF/s1555/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notification Requirement</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbbee3f8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stF/s1555/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, in coordination with the Secretaries of the military departments, shall submit a notification to the congressional defense committees and congressional leadership each time the Department of Defense enters into a contract related to the placement of recruitment advertising with an entity specified in paragraph (2) and if such entities are used how they are used.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbbee3f9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stF/s1555/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Entities specified</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The entities specified in this paragraph are—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbbf0b0a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stF/s1555/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="xdbbf0b0b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">NewsGuard Technologies Inc.</p></sidenote><content>NewsGuard Technologies Inc.;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbbf0b0c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stF/s1555/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the Global Disinformation Index, incorporated in the United Kingdom as “Disinformation Index LTD”;<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbbf0b0d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Disinformation Index LTD.</p></sidenote> and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbbf0b0e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stF/s1555/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>any similar entity.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbbf0b0f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXV/stF/s1555/c" 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>The requirement under this section shall terminate on the date that is one year after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> </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>Delegation of certain authority of explosive safety board.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1602. </designator> <label>Classification review of space major defense acquisition programs.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1603. </designator> <label>Enhanced authority to increase space launch capacity through space launch support services.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1604. </designator> <label>Principal Military Deputy for Space Acquisition and Integration.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1605. </designator> <label>Modification to updates of space policy review.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1606. </designator> <label>Authorization for establishment of the National Space Intelligence Center as a field operating agency.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1607. </designator> <label>Initial operational capability for Advanced Tracking and Launch Analysis System and requirements for system-level review.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1608. </designator> <label>Use of middle tier acquisition program for proliferated warfighter space architecture of the Space Development Agency.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1609. </designator> <label>Process and plan for Space Force space situational awareness.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/582">137 STAT. 582</page></label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1610. </designator> <label>Plan to improve threat-sharing arrangements with commercial space operators.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1611. </designator> <label>Plan for an integrated and resilient satellite communications architecture for the Space Force.</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>Military intelligence collection and analysis partnerships.</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>Establishment of major force program for nuclear command, control, and communications programs.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1632. </designator> <label>Technical amendment to additional report matters on strategic delivery systems.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1633. </designator> <label>Amendment to annual report on the plan for the nuclear weapons stockpile, nuclear weapons complex, nuclear weapons delivery systems, and nuclear weapons command and control systems.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1634. </designator> <label>Matters relating to the acquisition and deployment of the Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile weapon system.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1635. </designator> <label>Tasking and oversight authority with respect to intercontinental ballistic missile site activation task force for Sentinel Program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1636. </designator> <label>Study of weapons programs that allow Armed Forces to address hard and deeply buried targets.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1637. </designator> <label>Repeal of requirement for review of nuclear deterrence postures.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1638.  </designator> <label>Retention of capability to redeploy multiple independently targetable reentry vehicles.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1639. </designator> <label>Authorization to establish technology transition program for strategic nuclear deterrence.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1640. </designator> <label>Matters relating to the nuclear-armed, sea-launched cruise missile.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1641. </designator> <label>Requirements relating to operational silos for the Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1642. </designator> <label>Long-term sustainment of Sentinel ICBM guidance system.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1643. </designator> <label>Integrated master schedule for the Sentinel missile program of the Air Force.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1644. </designator> <label>Operational timeline for Strategic Automated Command and Control System.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1645. </designator> <label>Pilot program on development of reentry vehicles and related systems.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1646. </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. 1647.  </designator> <label>Limitation on availability of funds pending compliance with information requests from the Government Accountability Office.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1648. </designator> <label>Congressional notification of decision to delay strategic delivery system test event.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1649. </designator> <label>Congressional notification of nuclear cooperation between Russia and China.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1650. </designator> <label>Plan for decreasing the time to upload additional warheads to the intercontinental ballistic missile fleet.</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>Deputy Director of Office of Missile Defense Agency.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1662. </designator> <label>Modification of program accountability matrices requirements for next generation interceptors for missile defense.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1663. </designator> <label>National missile defense policy.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1664. </designator> <label>Modification of requirement for Comptroller General to review and assess missile defense acquisition programs.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1665. </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. 1666. </designator> <label>Programs to achieve initial and full operational capabilities for the Glide Phase Interceptor program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1667. </designator> <label>Rescission of memorandum on missile defense governance.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1668. </designator> <label>Limitation on availability of funds for Office of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation until submission of report on missile defense roles and responsibilities.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1669. </designator> <label>Strategy for integrated air and missile defense of Hawaii and the Indo-Pacific region.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1670. </designator> <label>Report on potential enhancements to integrated air and missile defense capabilities in Europe.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1671. </designator> <label>Independent analysis of space-based missile defense capability.</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>Extension of authorization for protection of certain facilities and assets from unmanned aircraft.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/583">137 STAT. 583</page></label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1682. </designator> <label>Electromagnetic warfare.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1683. </designator> <label>Cooperative threat reduction funds.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1684. </designator> <label>Matters relating to space-based ground and airborne moving target indication systems.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1685. </designator> <label>Positioning, navigation, and timing.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1686. </designator> <label>Actions to address serious deficiencies in electronic protection of systems that operate in the radio frequency spectrum.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1687. </designator> <label>Limitation on use of funds for certain unreported programs.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1688. </designator> <label>Indo-Pacific missile strategy.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1689. </designator> <label>Study on the future of the Integrated Tactical Warning Attack Assessment System.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1690. </designator> <label>Research and analysis on multipolar deterrence and escalation dynamics.</label> </referenceItem></toc> <subtitle id="d28342e70514" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stA" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Space Activities</heading> <section id="d28342e70519" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stA/s1601" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1601">SEC. 1601. </num><heading>DELEGATION OF CERTAIN AUTHORITY OF EXPLOSIVE SAFETY BOARD.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbbff570-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stA/s1601/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 Responsibilities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s172">Section 172 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbbff571-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stA/s1601/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (c), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>The chair</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Except as provided in subsection (h), the chair</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbbff572-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stA/s1601/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="ydbbff573-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="h">“(h) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Explosives Used by Space Launch Vehicles</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="ydbbff574-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The Secretary of Defense shall delegate to the Secretary of the Air Force, who may further delegate to the Commanders of the Space Launch Deltas, the responsibilities under subsection (c) with respect to explosives used by space launch vehicles.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbbff575-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbbff576-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Definition.</p></sidenote><content>In this subsection, the term ‘<term>launch vehicle</term>’ has the meaning given such term in section 50902(11) of title 51.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbbff577-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stA/s1601/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="xdbbff578-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbbff579-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbbff57a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t51/s20301">51 USC 20301 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><inline class="smallCaps">Improved Process for Yield Determination</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Transportation, and the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration shall jointly establish a process through which scientifically-valid yield determinations can be assessed for space launch vehicles while in flight.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbbff57b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stA/s1601/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 90 days after the completion of the LOX-Methane Assessment working group process, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Transportation, and the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that includes a description of the effects of the LOX-Methane Assessment on existing and future maximum credible event analyses and any resulting effects on commercial space launch, civil space activities, and national security.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbbff57c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbbff57d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stA/s1601/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 the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbbff57e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stA/s1601/d/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="ydbbff57f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stA/s1601/d/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbbff580-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stA/s1601/d/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>The Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbbff581-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stA/s1601/d/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> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbbff582-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stA/s1601/d/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The term “<term>LOX-Methane Assessment working group</term>” means the ongoing interagency working group studying the explosive characteristics of liquid oxygen and methane and <page identifier="/us/stat/137/584">137 STAT. 584</page> comprised of representatives from the Department of Defense, the Department of Transportation, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbbff583-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stA/s1601/d/3" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The term “<term>launch vehicle</term>” has the meaning given such term in <ref href="/us/usc/t51/s50902/11">section 50902(11) of title 51, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e70662" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stA/s1602" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1602">SEC. 1602. </num><heading>CLASSIFICATION REVIEW OF SPACE MAJOR DEFENSE ACQUISITION PROGRAMS.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdbc01c94-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch135">Chapter 135 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbc01c95-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">10 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbc01c96-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 2771.</p></sidenote><amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after section 2275a the following new section:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydbc043a7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="2275b">“§ 2275b.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbc043a8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2275b">10 USC 2275b</ref>.</p></sidenote> Requirements for appropriate classification guidance.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbc043a9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbc043aa-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determinations.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Before a space major defense acquisition program achieves Milestone B approval, or equivalent, the milestone decision authority shall determine whether the classification guidance for the program remains appropriate and—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc043ab-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbc043ac-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Certification.</p></sidenote><content>if such guidance is determined to be appropriate, submit to the congressional defense committees a certification of such determination; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc043ad-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbc043ae-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Updates.</p></sidenote><content>if such guidance is determined to be inappropriate, initiate an update to such guidance.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbc043af-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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="ydbc043b0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>The term ‘<term>Milestone B approval</term>’ has the meaning given such term in section 4172(e)(7) of this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc043b1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>The term ‘<term>major defense acquisition program</term>’ has the meaning given such term in section 4201 of this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc043b2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>The term ‘<term>space major defense acquisition program</term>’ means a major defense acquisition program for the acquisition of a satellite, ground system, or command and control system.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></section> <section id="d28342e70749" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stA/s1603" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1603">SEC. 1603. </num><heading>ENHANCED AUTHORITY TO INCREASE SPACE LAUNCH CAPACITY THROUGH SPACE LAUNCH SUPPORT SERVICES.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdbc091d3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Chapter <sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbc091d4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">10 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbc091d5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 2271.</p></sidenote>135 of <ref href="/us/usc/t10">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:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydbc0dff6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="2276a">“§ 2276a.</num><heading class="fontsize12"> <sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbc0dff7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2276a">10 USC 2276a</ref>.</p></sidenote>Special authority for provision of space launch support services to increase space launch capacity</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbc0dff8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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 a military department may support Federal and commercial space launch capacity on any domestic real property under the control of the Secretary through the provision of space launch support services.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbc10709-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Provision of Launch Equipment and Services to Commercial Entities</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc1070a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Contract or other transaction authority</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of a military department may enter into a contract or other transaction with one or more commercial entities that intend to conduct space launch activities on a military installation under the jurisdiction of the Secretary. Under such a contract or agreement, the Secretary may agree to provide to the commercial entity supplies, services, equipment, and construction needed for commercial space launch.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc1070b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbc1070c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reimbursement.</p></sidenote><inline class="smallCaps">Costs</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc1070d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Direct costs</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Secretary of a military department enters into a contract or other transaction with a commercial entity under paragraph (1), such contract or transaction shall include a provision that requires the commercial entity to reimburse the Department of Defense <page identifier="/us/stat/137/585">137 STAT. 585</page> for all direct costs to the United States that are associated with any good, service, or equipment provided to the commercial entity under the contract or other transaction.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc1070e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Indirect costs</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Secretary of a military department enters into a contract or other transaction with a commercial entity under paragraph (1), such contract or transaction may include a provision that requires the commercial entity to reimburse the Department of Defense for such indirect costs as the Secretary considers to be appropriate. <sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbc1070f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote>In such a case, such contract or other transaction may provide for the reimbursement of such indirect costs through the establishment of a rate, fixed price, or similar mechanism the Secretary concerned determines is reasonable.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc10710-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Retention of funds collected from commercial users</inline>.—</heading><content>Any amount collected from a commercial entity as a reimbursement under paragraph (2) shall be credited to the appropriations account from which the cost for which such reimbursement is provided was derived.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc10711-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of each of the military departments shall prescribe regulations to carry out this subsection.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbc10712-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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="ydbc10713-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Space launch</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘<term>space launch</term>’ includes all activities, supplies, equipment, facilities, or services supporting launch preparation, launch, reentry, recovery, and other launch-related activities for both the payload and the space transportation vehicle.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc10714-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Commercial entity</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘<term>commercial entity</term>’ or ‘commercial’ means a non-Federal entity organized under the laws of the United States or of any jurisdiction within the United States.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbc10715-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transition Limitations and Reporting Requirements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbc10716-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time periods.</p></sidenote> each of fiscal years 2024, 2025, and 2026, the Secretary of a military department shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc10717-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>with respect to any contract or other transaction authority entered into pursuant to subsection (b), limit the amount of the indirect costs that are reimbursable under paragraph (2)(B) of such subsection to not more than 30 percent, not to exceed $5,000,000 annually (based on fiscal year 2024 constant dollars), of the total amount of the direct costs reimbursable under paragraph (2)(A) of such subsection; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc10718-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbc10719-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbc1071a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Briefing.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbc1071b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Costs.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbc1071c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reimbursement.</p></sidenote>not later than 90 days after the last day of each such fiscal year, provide for each of the congressional defense committees a briefing that includes—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc1071d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>an identification of the total amounts of direct and indirect costs reimbursed to each spaceport for the fiscal year covered by the report;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc1071e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>a description of the support provided by reimbursed indirect costs for the fiscal year covered by the report; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc1071f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>an identification of the rate, fixed price, or similar mechanism, if any, used to calculate the amount of the indirect costs that are reimbursable for the fiscal year following the fiscal year covered by the report.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/586">137 STAT. 586</page></content></section> <section id="d28342e70946" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stA/s1604" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1604">SEC. 1604. </num><heading>PRINCIPAL MILITARY DEPUTY FOR SPACE ACQUISITION AND INTEGRATION.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdbc10720-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9016/b/6">Section 9016(b)(6) 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="ydbc12e31-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbc12e32-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Appointment.</p></sidenote><content>The Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition and Integration shall have a Principal Military Deputy for Space Acquisition and Integration, who shall be an officer of the Space Force on active duty. The Principal Military Deputy for Space Acquisition and Integration shall be appointed from among officers who have significant experience in the areas of acquisition and program management. The position of Principal Military Deputy for Space Acquisition and Integration shall be designated as a critical acquisition position under section 1731 of this title. <sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbc12e33-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote>In the event of a vacancy in the position of Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition and Integration, the Principal Military Deputy for Space Acquisition and Integration may serve as Acting Assistant Secretary for Space Acquisition and Integration for a period of not more than one year.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></section> <section id="d28342e70979" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stA/s1605" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1605">SEC. 1605. </num><heading>MODIFICATION TO UPDATES OF SPACE POLICY REVIEW.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdbc12e34-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Paragraph (2) of section 1611(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/81">Public Law 117–81</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/135/2082">135 Stat. 2082</ref>) <sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbc12e35-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2271">10 USC 2271 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc12e36-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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>The Secretary shall provide for updates to the assessments, analyses, and evaluations carried out pursuant to such review. <sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbc12e37-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote>The Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on any such updates concurrently with the National Defense Strategy required to be submitted to Congress under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s113/g">section 113(g) of title 10, United States Code</ref>.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></section> <section id="d28342e71020" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stA/s1606" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1606">SEC. 1606. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbc15548-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9081">10 USC 9081 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>AUTHORIZATION FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NATIONAL SPACE INTELLIGENCE CENTER AS A FIELD OPERATING AGENCY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbc15549-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stA/s1606/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Air Force may establish the National Space Intelligence Center as a field operating agency of the Space Force to analyze and produce scientific and technical intelligence on space-based and counterspace threats from foreign adversaries.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbc1554a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stA/s1606/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Colocation</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Secretary of the Air Force decides to establish the National Space Intelligence Center as a field operating agency, the Secretary shall consider the operational and geographical benefits provided by colocating with the National Air and Space Intelligence Center.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e71048" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stA/s1607" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1607">SEC. 1607. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbc1554b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p></sidenote><heading>INITIAL OPERATIONAL CAPABILITY FOR ADVANCED TRACKING AND LAUNCH ANALYSIS SYSTEM AND REQUIREMENTS FOR SYSTEM-LEVEL REVIEW.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbc2189c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stA/s1607/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Advanced Tracking and Launch Analysis System</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc2189d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stA/s1607/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Date for initial operational capability</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Air Force shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc2189e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stA/s1607/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbc2189f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Designation.</p></sidenote>designate a date on which the Advanced Tracking and Launch Analysis System (commonly referred to as “ATLAS”) is expected to achieve initial operational capability; and<page identifier="/us/stat/137/587">137 STAT. 587</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc218a0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stA/s1607/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbc218a1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notification.</p></sidenote>notify the congressional defense committees of such date.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc218a2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stA/s1607/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effect of failure to timely deliver</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If the initial operational capability for the Advanced Tracking and Launch Analysis System is not achieved by the date designated under paragraph (1)(A), the Secretary shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc218a3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stA/s1607/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbc218a4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Termination.</p></sidenote>terminate the Advanced Tracking and Launch Analysis System program;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc218a5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stA/s1607/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbc218a6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Designation.</p></sidenote>designate an alternative program option that provides a comparable capability to the capability intended to be provided by the Advanced Tracking and Launch Analysis System; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc218a7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stA/s1607/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbc218a8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notification.</p></sidenote>not later than 30 days after such date, notify the congressional defense committees with respect to—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbc218a9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stA/s1607/a/2/C/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>such termination;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbc218aa-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stA/s1607/a/2/C/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the designated alternative program option;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbc218ab-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stA/s1607/a/2/C/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>the justification for selecting such option; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbc218ac-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stA/s1607/a/2/C/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>the estimated time and total costs to completion of such option.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbc218ad-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stA/s1607/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">System-level Review</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc218ae-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stA/s1607/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbc218af-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Contracts.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbc218b0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time periods.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbc218b1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Air Force shall seek to enter into a contract with a federally funded research and development center under which the center shall, not less frequently than every 2 years during the period from 2024 through 2032, conduct a review of the space command and control software acquisition program to assess the ability of such program to build a software framework that integrates multiple aspects of space operations to enable the warfighter to command and control space assets in a time of conflict.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc218b2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each review under paragraph (1) shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc218b3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stA/s1607/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbc218b4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote>evaluate whether and to what extent the software framework described in such paragraph integrates—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbc218b5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stA/s1607/b/2/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>sensor data applicable to the command and control of space assets;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbc218b6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stA/s1607/b/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>information contained in the Unified Data Library relating to the number and location of space objects; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbc218b7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stA/s1607/b/2/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>the ability to control space assets based on such data and information; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc218b8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stA/s1607/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>address such other matters as the Secretary of the Air Force considers necessary.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc218b9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stA/s1607/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><chapeau>Not later than 30 days after the conclusion of each review under paragraph (1), the Secretary of the Air Force shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the findings of the review, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc218ba-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stA/s1607/b/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbc218bb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote>an assessment of any deficiency identified in the review; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc218bc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stA/s1607/b/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbc218bd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p></sidenote>a plan to address such deficiency in a timely manner.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e71238" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stA/s1608" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1608">SEC. 1608. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbc23ece-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbc23ecf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2271">10 USC 2271 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>USE OF MIDDLE TIER ACQUISITION PROGRAM FOR PROLIFERATED WARFIGHTER SPACE ARCHITECTURE OF THE SPACE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbc2b400-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stA/s1608/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 Director of the Space Development Agency shall use a middle tier acquisition program for the rapid fielding of satellites and associated systems for each of the following <page identifier="/us/stat/137/588">137 STAT. 588</page> tranches of the of the proliferated warfighter space architecture of the Agency:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc2b401-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stA/s1608/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Tranch 1.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc2b402-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stA/s1608/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Tranch 2.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc2b403-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stA/s1608/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Tranch 3.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbc2b404-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stA/s1608/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Rapid Prototyping and Fielding</inline>.—</heading><content>Any tranche of satellites or associated systems developed and fielded under subsection (a) shall have a level of maturity that allows such satellites or systems to be rapidly prototyped within an acquisition program or rapidly fielded within five years of the development of an approved requirement for such satellites or systems.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbc2b405-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stA/s1608/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Designation as Major Capability Acquisition</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc2b406-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stA/s1608/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>The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment may designate a tranche described in subsection (a) as a major capability acquisition program consistent with Department of Defense Instruction 5000.85, titled “Major Capability Acquisition” and issued on August 6, 2020 (or a successor instruction).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc2b407-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stA/s1608/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notice to congress</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days before the date on which a designation under paragraph (1) is made, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment shall notify the congressional defense committees of the intent of the Under Secretary to make such designation and include with such notice a justification for such designation.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbc2b408-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stA/s1608/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Space Acquisition Council Review and Waiver</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc2b409-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stA/s1608/d/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>In accordance with <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9021">section 9021 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, the Space Acquisition Council shall review each tranch described subsection (a) to ensure integration across the national security space enterprise.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc2b40a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stA/s1608/d/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>The Space Acquisition Council may waive the requirements of subsection (a) with respect to a tranch or portion of a tranch described in such subsection if the Council—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc2b40b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stA/s1608/d/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbc2b40c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>on the basis of the review conducted under paragraph (1), determines that the use of a middle tier acquisition program is not warranted for such tranch or portion thereof; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc2b40d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stA/s1608/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="xdbc2b40e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notice.</p></sidenote><content>not later than 14 days after making such determination, submits to the congressional defense committees notice of the intent of the Council to issue such a waiver.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbc2b40f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stA/s1608/e" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Middle Tier Acquisition Program Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>middle tier acquisition program</term>” means an acquisition program or project that is carried out using the rapid fielding or rapid prototyping acquisition pathway under section 804 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/s3201">10 U.S.C. 3201 note</ref> prec.) in a manner consistent with Department of Defense Instruction 5000.80, titled “Operation of the Middle Tier of Acquisition (MTA)” and issued on December 30, 2019 (or a successor instruction).</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e71376" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stA/s1609" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1609">SEC. 1609. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbc2b410-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2274">10 USC 2274 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>PROCESS AND PLAN FOR SPACE FORCE SPACE SITUATIONAL AWARENESS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbc2db21-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stA/s1609/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 Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition and Integration, in consultation with Chief of Space Operations, shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc2db22-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stA/s1609/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbc2db23-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote><content>establish a process to regularly identify and evaluate commercial space situational awareness capabilities, including <page identifier="/us/stat/137/589">137 STAT. 589</page> the extent to which commercial space situational awareness data could meet needs of the Space Force with respect to maintaining situational awareness in space; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc2db24-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stA/s1609/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>develop and implement a plan to integrate the unified data library into the operational systems of the Space Force, including operational systems for space situational awareness and space command and control missions.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbc2db25-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stA/s1609/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 Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition and Integration shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes a description of the process and plan developed under subsection (a).</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e71421" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stA/s1610" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1610">SEC. 1610. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbc30236-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2276">10 USC 2276 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>PLAN TO IMPROVE THREAT-SHARING ARRANGEMENTS WITH COMMERCIAL SPACE OPERATORS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbc30237-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stA/s1610/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Plan for Threat Sharing With Commercial Space Operators</inline>.—</heading><content>The Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition and Integration, in consultation with the Commander of the United States Space Command, shall develop and implement a plan to expand threat-sharing arrangements with commercial space operators that are under contract with the Department of Defense as of the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbc30238-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stA/s1610/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 Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition and Integration, in coordination with the Commander of the United States Space Command, shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the plan required under subsection (a).</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e71450" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stA/s1611" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1611">SEC. 1611. </num><heading>PLAN FOR AN INTEGRATED AND RESILIENT SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS ARCHITECTURE FOR THE SPACE FORCE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbc39e79-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stA/s1611/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, in coordination with the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition and Integration and the Chief of Space Operations, shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc39e7a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stA/s1611/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>as part of the force design process for the Space Force, consider options for the integration of resilient military tactical satellite communications capabilities;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc39e7b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stA/s1611/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>develop a plan for the integration of such capabilities into the Space Force, as required under subsection (b); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc39e7c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stA/s1611/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbc39e7d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote>ensure that a geostationary small satellite communications constellation is evaluated for inclusion as a component of the space data transport force design of the Space Force through, at a minimum, the end of fiscal year 2027.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbc39e7e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stA/s1611/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Plan for Integration</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc39e7f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stA/s1611/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 Air Force, in coordination with the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition and Integration and the Chief of Space Operations, shall develop a plan for an integrated and resilient satellite communications architecture for the Space Force.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc39e80-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stA/s1611/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 plan under paragraph (1) shall include, at a minimum, options for—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc39e81-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stA/s1611/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>leveraging commercially available geostationary small satellite communications technology developed and produced in the United States;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc39e82-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stA/s1611/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>ensuring sufficient funding for such an integration;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc39e83-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stA/s1611/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>including the unique requirements for small satellite communications constellations throughout the <page identifier="/us/stat/137/590">137 STAT. 590</page> acquisition and deployment period, including support for global X-band coverage and support for secure communications waveforms using on-board digital processing; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc39e84-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stA/s1611/b/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>potential integration of such geostationary small satellite communications capability into the enterprise satellite communications management and control (commonly known as “ESC–MC”) implementation plan of the Department of Defense.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc39e85-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stA/s1611/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbc39e86-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than the date specified in paragraph (4), than the Secretary of the Air Force shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the plan developed under paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc39e87-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stA/s1611/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Date specified</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The date specified in this subsection is the earlier of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc39e88-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stA/s1611/b/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>July 1, 2024; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc39e89-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stA/s1611/b/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the date on which the Secretary of the Air Force completes the space data transport force design for the Space Force.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d28342e71565" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stB" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Defense Intelligence and Intelligence-Related Activities</heading> <section id="d28342e71570" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stB/s1621" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1621">SEC. 1621. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbc39e8a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10">10 USC note</ref> prec. 421.</p></sidenote><heading>MILITARY INTELLIGENCE COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS PARTNERSHIPS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbc3ecab-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stB/s1621/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Use of Funds Other Than Appropriated Funds</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc3ecac-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stB/s1621/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>Subject to paragraph (2), the Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency, in coordination with the Director of National Intelligence, may accept and expend funds from one or more foreign partners for the foreign partner (or partners, as the case may be) to share with the Defense Intelligence Agency the expenses of joint and combined military intelligence collection and analysis activities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc3ecad-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stB/s1621/a/2" 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="ydbc3ecae-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stB/s1621/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Previously denied funds</inline>.—</heading><content>Funds accepted under this section may not be expended, in whole or in part, by or for the benefit of the Defense Intelligence Agency for any purpose for which Congress has previously denied funds.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc3ecaf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stB/s1621/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Joint benefit</inline>.—</heading><content>The authority under paragraph (1) may not be used to acquire items or services for the sole benefit of the United States.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbc413c0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stB/s1621/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="xdbc413c1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than March 1, 2025, and annually thereafter for four years, the Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on any funds accepted or expended under this section during the preceding calendar year, including an identification of the foreign partner or partners involved and a description of the purpose of such funds.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbc413c2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Termination</inline>.—</heading><content>The authority to accept and expend funds from a foreign partner pursuant to this section shall terminate on December 31, 2028.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbc413c3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stB/s1621/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—<page identifier="/us/stat/137/591">137 STAT. 591</page></chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc413c4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stB/s1621/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 Appropriations, and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc413c5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stB/s1621/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 Appropriations, and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d28342e71667" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading>Nuclear Forces</heading> <section id="d28342e71672" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1631" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1631">SEC. 1631. </num><heading>ESTABLISHMENT OF MAJOR FORCE PROGRAM FOR NUCLEAR COMMAND, CONTROL, AND COMMUNICATIONS PROGRAMS.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdbc43ad6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch9">Chapter 9 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbc43ad7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">10 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbc43ad8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 221.</p></sidenote><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="ydbc488f9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658164"><num class="fontsize12" value="239e">“§ 239e.</num><heading class="fontsize12"> <sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbc488fa-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s239e">10 USC 239e</ref>.</p></sidenote>Nuclear command, control, and communications: major force program and budget assessment</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbc488fb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment of Major Force Program</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall establish a unified major force program for nuclear command, control, and communications programs pursuant to section 222(b) of this title to prioritize such programs in accordance with the requirements of the Department of Defense and national security.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbc488fc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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="xdbc488fd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbc488fe-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote><inline class="smallCaps">Budget Assessment</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="ydbc488ff-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The Secretary shall include with the defense budget materials for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2030 a report on the budget for nuclear command, control, and communications programs of the Department of Defense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbc48900-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>Each report on the budget for nuclear command, control, and communications programs of the Department under paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc48901-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>An overview of the budget, including—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbc48902-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>a comparison between that budget, the previous budget, the most recent and prior future-years defense program submitted to Congress under section 221 of this title (such comparison shall exclude the responsibility for research and development of the continuing improvement of such nuclear command, control, and communications program), and the amounts appropriated for such nuclear command, control, and communications programs during the previous fiscal year; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbc48903-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the specific identification, as a budgetary line item, for the funding under such programs.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc48904-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbc48905-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of the budget, including significant changes, priorities, challenges, and risks.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc48906-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>Any additional matters the Secretary determines appropriate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbc48907-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>Each report under paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbc48908-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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="ydbc48909-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>The term ‘<term>budget</term>’, with respect to a fiscal year, means the budget for that fiscal year that is submitted to Congress by the President under section 1105(a) of title 31.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc4890a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>The term ‘<term>defense budget materials</term>’, with respect to a fiscal year, means the materials submitted to Congress by the Secretary of Defense in support of the budget for that fiscal year.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/592">137 STAT. 592</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc4890b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>The term ‘<term>nuclear command, control, and communications programs</term>’ means programs through which presidential authority and operational command and control of nuclear weapons is conducted, including programs that facilitate senior-level decisions on nuclear weapons employment.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></section> <section id="d28342e71800" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1632" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1632">SEC. 1632. </num><heading>TECHNICAL AMENDMENT TO ADDITIONAL REPORT MATTERS ON STRATEGIC DELIVERY SYSTEMS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdbc4b01c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s495/b">Section 495(b) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> in the matter preceding paragraph (1)—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc4b01d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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>before fiscal year 2020</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>prior to the expiration of 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 (commonly referred to as the ‘New START Treaty’),</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc4b01e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1632/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>1043 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>492(a) of this title</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e71837" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1633" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1633">SEC. 1633. </num><heading>AMENDMENT TO ANNUAL REPORT ON THE PLAN FOR THE NUCLEAR WEAPONS STOCKPILE, NUCLEAR WEAPONS COMPLEX, NUCLEAR WEAPONS DELIVERY SYSTEMS, AND NUCLEAR WEAPONS COMMAND AND CONTROL SYSTEMS.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdbc4d72f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s492a">Section 492a 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="ydbc52550-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbc52551-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p></sidenote><inline class="smallCaps">Independent Assessment by United States Strategic Command</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc52552-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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 150 days after the submission to Congress of the budget of the President under section 1105(a) of title 31, for each fiscal year the Commander of United States Strategic Command shall complete an independent assessment of any operational effects of the sufficiency of the execution, as of the date of the assessment, of the acquisition, construction, and recapitalization programs of the Department of Defense and the National Nuclear Security Administration to modernize the nuclear forces of the United States and meet current and future deterrence requirements.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc52553-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbc52554-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote><inline class="smallCaps">Contents</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each assessment required under paragraph (1) shall include an evaluation of the ongoing execution of modernization programs associated with—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc52555-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the nuclear weapons design, production, and sustainment infrastructure;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc52556-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>the nuclear weapons stockpile;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc52557-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>the delivery systems for nuclear weapons; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc52558-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>the nuclear command, control, and communications system.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc52559-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Routing and submission</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc5255a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Submission to nuclear weapons council</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 15 days after completion of an assessment required by paragraph (1), the Commander of United States Strategic Command shall—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbc5255b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>submit the assessment to the Chairman of the Nuclear Weapons Council; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbc5255c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbc5255d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notification.</p></sidenote>notify the congressional defense committees that the assessment has been submitted to the Chairman of the Nuclear Weapons Council.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/593">137 STAT. 593</page></content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc5255e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Submission to congress</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 15 days after the Chairman of the Nuclear Weapons Council receives an assessment required by paragraph (1), the Chairman shall transmit the assessment, without change, to the congressional defense committees.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></section> <section id="d28342e71950" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1634" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1634">SEC. 1634. </num><heading>MATTERS RELATING TO THE ACQUISITION AND DEPLOYMENT OF THE SENTINEL INTERCONTINENTAL BALLISTIC MISSILE WEAPON SYSTEM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbc59a8f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1634/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Modifications to the Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Site Activation Task Force</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 1638 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/263">Public Law 117–263</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc59a90-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1634/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbc59a91-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/stat/136/2941">136 Stat. 2941</ref>.</p></sidenote>in subsection (b)(1), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, who shall report directly to the Commander of Air Force Global Strike Command</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>Modernization</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc59a92-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1634/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbc59a93-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/stat/136/2942">136 Stat. 2942</ref>.</p></sidenote><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subsection (d)(1) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydbc59a94-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Weapon system</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of nomenclature and acquisition life cycle activities ranging from development through sustainment and demilitarization, each wing level configuration of the LGM–35A Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile shall be a weapon system.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbc59a95-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1634/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assessment for Needed or Modified Acquisition Authorities</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc59a96-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1634/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbc59a97-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assessment required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of the Air Force shall conduct an assessment of the Sentinel weapon system program to determine if any existing, modified, or new acquisition authorities could be used in future years to—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc59a98-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1634/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>ensure the program meets current timelines; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc59a99-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1634/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>ensure the defense industrial base can adequately plan for and deliver components, subsystems, and systems in accordance with the integrated master schedule.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc59a9a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1634/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Multi-year procurement authority</inline>.—</heading><content>In conducting the assessment required under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall evaluate the potential need for multi-year procurement authority.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc59a9b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1634/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><chapeau>Not later than 120 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 findings of the assessment required under paragraph (1). The report shall include—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc59a9c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1634/b/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>an identification of all authorities covered by the assessment;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc59a9d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1634/b/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbc59a9e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote>a determination of the effect of each such authority on the successful delivery of initial- and full-operational capability to the Sentinel weapon system program; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc59a9f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1634/b/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>in the case of any new authority, an identification of the year during which the authority should be granted.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e72081" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1635" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1635">SEC. 1635. </num><heading>TASKING AND OVERSIGHT AUTHORITY WITH RESPECT TO INTERCONTINENTAL BALLISTIC MISSILE SITE ACTIVATION TASK FORCE FOR SENTINEL PROGRAM.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdbc5c1b0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1638 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/263">Public Law 117–263</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/136/2941">136 Stat. 2941</ref>), as amended by section 1634, is further amended by—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc5c1b1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1635/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content><amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsection (e) as subsection (f); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc5c1b2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1635/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content><amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subsection (d), the following new subsection (e):<page identifier="/us/stat/137/594">137 STAT. 594</page> <quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbc5e8c3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbc5e8c4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p></sidenote><inline class="smallCaps">Delegation of Authority</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc5e8c5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, delegate to the Commander of the Air Force Global Strike Command such tasking and oversight authorities as the Secretary considers necessary with respect to other components of the Department of Defense participating in the Task Force; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc5e8c6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbc5e8c7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notification.</p></sidenote>not later than 30 days after the date of such delegation of authority, notify the congressional defense committees of the delegation.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e72141" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1636" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1636">SEC. 1636. </num><heading>STUDY OF WEAPONS PROGRAMS THAT ALLOW ARMED FORCES TO ADDRESS HARD AND DEEPLY BURIED TARGETS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdbc5e8c8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1674 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/263">Public Law 117–263</ref>) <sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbc5e8c9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/stat/136/2964">136 Stat. 2964</ref>.</p></sidenote><amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc5e8ca-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1636/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (e), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or fiscal year 2024</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>2023</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc5e8cb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1636/2" 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="ydbc60fdc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">“(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization</inline>.—</heading><content>For fiscal year 2024, the Secretary of Energy may carry out activities related to the development and modification of a nuclear weapon to provide near-term capabilities that address portions of the strategy required by subsection (b)(3) using amounts authorized and appropriated for the sustainment of the B83-1 nuclear gravity bomb.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e72188" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1637" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1637">SEC. 1637. </num><heading>REPEAL OF REQUIREMENT FOR REVIEW OF NUCLEAR DETERRENCE POSTURES.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  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>) is <amendingAction type="repeal">repealed</amendingAction>.</content></section> <section id="d28342e72204" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1638" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1638">SEC. 1638. </num><heading>RETENTION OF CAPABILITY TO REDEPLOY MULTIPLE INDEPENDENTLY TARGETABLE REENTRY VEHICLES.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1057 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/s495">10 U.S.C. 495 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and Sentinel</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>Minuteman III</quotedText>” both places it appears.</content></section> <section id="d28342e72223" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1639" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1639">SEC. 1639. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbc60fdd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10">10 USC note</ref> prec. 9531.</p></sidenote><heading>AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH TECHNOLOGY TRANSITION PROGRAM FOR STRATEGIC NUCLEAR DETERRENCE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbc65dfe-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Commander of Air Force Global Strike Command may, through the use of a partnership intermediary, establish a program—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc65dff-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1639/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>to carry out technology transition, digital engineering projects, and other innovation activities supporting the Air Force nuclear enterprise; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc65e00-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1639/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>to identify capabilities for the Air Force nuclear enterprise that have the potential to generate life-cycle cost savings and provide data-driven approaches to resource allocation.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbc65e01-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Termination</inline>.—</heading><content>The program established under subsection (a) shall terminate on September 30, 2029.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbc65e02-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1639/c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Partnership Intermediary Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, term “<term>partnership intermediary</term>” has the meaning given that 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>).<page identifier="/us/stat/137/595">137 STAT. 595</page></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e72276" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1640" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1640">SEC. 1640. </num><heading>MATTERS RELATING TO THE NUCLEAR-ARMED, SEA-LAUNCHED CRUISE MISSILE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbc76f73-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1640/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Program Treatment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 90 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, shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc76f74-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1640/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>establish a program for the development of a nuclear-armed, sea-launched cruise missile capability;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc76f75-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1640/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>designate such program as a major defense acquisition program (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4201">section 4201 of title 10, United States Code</ref>) for which the milestone decision authority (as defined in section 4251 of such title) is the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc76f76-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1640/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>initiate a nuclear weapon project for the W80–4 ALT warhead, at phase 6.2 of the phase 6.X process (relating to feasibility study and down select), to adapt such warhead for use with the capability described in paragraph (1);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc76f77-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1640/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbc76f78-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Formal request.</p></sidenote>submit to the National Nuclear Security Administration a formal request, through the Nuclear Weapons Council, requesting that the Administration participate in and support the W80–4 ALT warhead project described in paragraph (3); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc76f79-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1640/a/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbc76f7a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Designation.</p></sidenote>designate the Department of the Navy as the military department to lead the W80–4 ALT nuclear weapon project for the Department of Defense.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbc76f7b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1640/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="xdbc76f7c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><inline class="smallCaps">Initial Operational Capability</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense and the Administrator for Nuclear Security shall take such actions as are necessary to ensure the program and project described subsection (a) achieve initial operational capability, as defined jointly by the Secretary of the Navy and the Commander of the United States Strategic Command, by not later than September 30, 2034.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbc76f7d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1640/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Authority to Approve Production</inline>.—</heading><content>The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment may not approve a Full Rate Production Decision or authorize Full Scale Production (as those terms are defined in the memorandum of the Nuclear Weapons Council titled “Procedural Guidelines for the Phase 6.X Process” and dated April 19, 2000) for the W80–4 ALT project until authorized by Congress.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbc76f7e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1640/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="ydbc76f7f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1640/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbc76f80-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p></sidenote><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than January 15, 2024, and not later than each March 1 and September 1 thereafter, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, the Secretary of the Navy, the Administrator for Nuclear Security, and the Commander of the United States Strategic Command shall jointly provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the progress of the program and project described in subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc76f81-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1640/d/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 briefing required under paragraph (1) shall include—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc76f82-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1640/d/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>a description of significant achievements of the program and project completed during the period specified in paragraph (3) and any planned objectives that were not achieved during such period;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc76f83-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1640/d/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbc76f84-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote>for the 180-day period following the briefing—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbc76f85-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1640/d/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>planned objectives for the program and project; and<page identifier="/us/stat/137/596">137 STAT. 596</page></content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbc76f86-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1640/d/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>anticipated spending plans for the program and project;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc76f87-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1640/d/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>a description of any notable technical hurdles that could impede timely completion of the program and project; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc76f88-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1640/d/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>any other information the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment considers appropriate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc76f89-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1640/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Period specified</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The period specified in this paragraph is—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc76f8a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1640/d/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in the case of the first briefing required by paragraph (1), the 180-day period preceding the briefing; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc76f8b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1640/d/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in the case of any subsequent such briefing, the period since the previous such briefing.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc76f8c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1640/d/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Termination</inline>.—</heading><content>The requirement to provide briefings under paragraph (1) shall terminate on the date that the program and project described subsection (a) achieve initial operational capability, as defined jointly by the Secretary of the Navy and the Commander of the United States Strategic Command.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbc76f8d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1640/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assessment and Report</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc76f8e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1640/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbc76f8f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Navy shall complete an assessment, in response to the courses of action developed by the Joint Staff in response to the report of the Secretary of Defense under subsection 1642(a) of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/263">Public Law 117–263</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/136/2945">136 Stat. 2945</ref>), of the actions required to effectively deploy a nuclear sea-launched cruise missile from a Virginia class submarine and such other platforms as the Secretary determines appropriate.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc76f90-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1640/e/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 under paragraph (1) shall address the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc76f91-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1640/e/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>Any hardware, software, manning, or certification modifications to platforms that are required to accommodate the nuclear sea-launched cruise missile on such platforms.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc76f92-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1640/e/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Any required modifications to port facilities that would host platforms carrying the nuclear sea-launched cruise missile, including any modifications relating to physical security and monitoring.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc76f93-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1640/e/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>Effects on manning associated with the handling, storage, and operations of nuclear sea-launched cruise missiles at affected facilities of the Navy.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc76f94-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1640/e/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>Funding and schedule estimates to complete any actions identified under subparagraphs (A) through (C).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc76f95-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1640/e/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </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 Secretary of the Navy shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the results of the assessment conducted under paragraph (1), including the results of the assessment with respect to each element specified in paragraph (2).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbc76f96-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1640/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Availability of Funds Pending Submittal of Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2024 for the Department of the Navy, and available for the Office of the Secretary of the Navy for the travel of persons, not more than 90 percent may be obligated or expended until the date on which the final <page identifier="/us/stat/137/597">137 STAT. 597</page> report required under section 1642(b)(2) of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/263">Public Law 117–263</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/136/2945">136 Stat. 2945</ref>) has been submitted to the congressional defense committees.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbc76f97-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1640/g" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Phase 6.x Process Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>phase 6.X process</term>” means the phase 6.X process for major stockpile sustainment activities set forth in the memorandum of the Nuclear Weapons Council titled “Procedural Guidelines for the Phase 6.X Process” and dated April 19, 2000.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e72538" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1641" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1641">SEC. 1641. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbc796a8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">State listing.</p></sidenote><heading>REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO OPERATIONAL SILOS FOR THE SENTINEL INTERCONTINENTAL BALLISTIC MISSILE.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdbc796a9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  The Secretary of the Air Force shall refurbish and make operable not fewer than 150 silos for the LGM–35A Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile at each of the following locations:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc796aa-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1641/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Francis E. Warren Air Force Base, Laramie County, Wyoming.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc796ab-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1641/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Malmstrom Air Force Base, Cascade County, Montana.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc796ac-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1641/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Minot Air Force Base, Ward County, North Dakota.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e72563" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1642" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1642">SEC. 1642. </num><heading>LONG-TERM SUSTAINMENT OF SENTINEL ICBM GUIDANCE SYSTEM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbc7e4cd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1642/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="xdbc7e4ce-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Certification.</p></sidenote><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Prior to issuing a Milestone C decision for the program to develop the LGM–35A Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile system (referred to in this section as the “Sentinel”), the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment shall certify to the congressional defense committees that there is a long-term capability in place to maintain and modernize the guidance system of the Sentinel over the full life cycle of the Sentinel.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbc7e4cf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1642/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Certification Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The certification described in subsection (a) shall include a list of capabilities to maintain and advance—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc7e4d0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1642/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>accelerometers;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc7e4d1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1642/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>gyroscopes;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc7e4d2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1642/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>guidance computers;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc7e4d3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1642/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>specialized mechanical and retaining assemblies;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc7e4d4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1642/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>test equipment; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc7e4d5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1642/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>such other components to ensure the guidance system will be maintained and modernized over the life of the Sentinel.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e72620" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1643" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1643">SEC. 1643. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbc7e4d6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p></sidenote><heading>INTEGRATED MASTER SCHEDULE FOR THE SENTINEL MISSILE PROGRAM OF THE AIR FORCE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbc85a07-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Documentation Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, acting through the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics, shall submit to the congressional defense committees an approved integrated master schedule for the Sentinel missile program of the Air Force.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbc85a08-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Additional Requirements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment shall ensure that the integrated master schedule submitted under subsection (a)—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc85a09-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1643/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>is consistent with the scheduling best practices set forth in the publication of the Government Accountability Office titled “Schedule Assessment Guide: Best Practices for Project Schedules” (GAO–16–89G), dated December 2015 (or any successor to such guide);<page identifier="/us/stat/137/598">137 STAT. 598</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc85a0a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1643/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>addresses the full scope of work required under the sentinel missile program; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc85a0b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1643/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>fully integrates contractor and government activities.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbc85a0c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1643/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbc85a0d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Termination date.</p></sidenote><inline class="smallCaps">Monthly Briefings</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and on a monthly basis thereafter until January 1, 2029, the Secretary of the Air Force shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the progress of the Sentinel missile program, which shall include an update on the progress of all subsystems and elements associated with achieving full operational capability of the weapons system.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbc85a0e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1643/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notification</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 30 days after the Secretary of the Air Force becomes aware of an event that is expected to delay, by more than one fiscal quarter, the date on which Sentinel missile achieves initial operational capability (as set forth in the integrated master schedule submitted under subsection (a)), the Secretary shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc85a0f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1643/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>submit notice of such delay to the congressional defense committees; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc85a10-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1643/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>include with such notice—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc85a11-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1643/d/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>an explanation of the factors causing such delay; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc85a12-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1643/d/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbc85a13-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p></sidenote>a plan to prevent or minimize the duration of such delay.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e72709" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1644" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1644">SEC. 1644. </num><heading>OPERATIONAL TIMELINE FOR STRATEGIC AUTOMATED COMMAND AND CONTROL SYSTEM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbc8a834-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1644/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="xdbc8a835-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Air Force shall develop a replacement of the Strategic Automated Command and Control System (SACCS) by not later than the date on which the LGM–35A Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile program reaches initial operational capability.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbc8a836-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Replacement Capabilities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The replacement required by subsection (a) shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc8a837-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1644/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>replace the SACCS base processors;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc8a838-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1644/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>replace the SACCS processors at launch control centers;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc8a839-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1644/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>provide internet protocol connectivity for wing-wide command centers of the LGM–35A Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile program; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc8a83a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1644/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>include such other capabilities necessary to address the evolving requirements of the LGM–35A Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile program as the Secretary considers appropriate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e72755" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1645" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1645">SEC. 1645. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbc8a83b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10">10 USC note</ref> prec. 4421.</p></sidenote><heading>PILOT PROGRAM ON DEVELOPMENT OF REENTRY VEHICLES AND RELATED SYSTEMS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbc9447c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1645/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="xdbc9447d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of the Air Force may carry out a pilot program, to be known as the “Reentry Vehicle Flight Test Bed Program”, to assess the feasibility of providing regular flight test opportunities that support the development of reentry vehicles to—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc9447e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1645/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>facilitate technology upgrades tested in a realistic flight environment;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc9447f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1645/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>provide an enduring, high-cadence test bed to mature technologies for planned reentry vehicles; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc94480-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1645/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>transition technologies developed under other programs and projects relating to long-range ballistic or hypersonic strike missiles from the research and development or prototyping phases into operational use.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/599">137 STAT. 599</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbc94481-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1645/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Grants, Contracts, and Other Agreements</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc94482-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1645/b/1" 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>In carrying out a pilot program under this section, the Secretary may, subject to paragraph (2), award grants and enter into contracts or other agreements with appropriate entities for the conduct of relevant flight tests of reentry vehicles and systems.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc94483-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1645/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Grant and contract requirements</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc94484-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1645/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Merit-based grants</inline>.—</heading><content>Any grant under paragraph (1) shall be awarded through merit-based selection procedures.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc94485-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1645/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Competitive contract procedures</inline>.—</heading><content>Any contract or other agreement under paragraph (1) shall be awarded using competitive procedures (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3012">section 3012 of title 10, United States Code</ref>).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc94486-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1645/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Use of funds</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>An entity that receives a grant, or enters into a contract or other agreement, as part of a pilot program carried out under this section shall use the grant, or any amount received under the contract or other agreement, to carry out one or more of the following activities:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc94487-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1645/b/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>Conducting flight tests to develop or validate—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbc94488-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1645/b/3/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>aeroshell design;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbc94489-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1645/b/3/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>thermal protective systems;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbc9448a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1645/b/3/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>guidance and control systems;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbc9448b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1645/b/3/A/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>sensors;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbc9448c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1645/b/3/A/v" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">(v) </num><content>communications;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbc9448d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1645/b/3/A/vi" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vi">(vi) </num><content>environmental sensors; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbc9448e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1645/b/3/A/vii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vii">(vii) </num><content>other relevant technologies.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc9448f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1645/b/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Expanding flight test opportunities through low-cost, high-cadence platforms.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbc94490-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1645/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>If the Secretary of the Air Force carries out a pilot program under this section, the Secretary shall ensure that the activities under the pilot program are carried out in coordination with the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of the Navy.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbc94491-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1645/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </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 December 31, 2029.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e72915" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1646" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1646">SEC. 1646. </num><heading>PROHIBITION ON REDUCTION OF THE INTERCONTINENTAL BALLISTIC MISSILES OF THE UNITED STATES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbc991b2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">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 2024 for the Department of Defense 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="ydbc991b3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1646/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="ydbc991b4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1646/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="ydbc991b5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Exception</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The prohibition in subsection (a) shall not apply to any of the following activities:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc991b6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1646/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="ydbc991b7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1646/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.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/600">137 STAT. 600</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbc991b8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1646/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Facilitating the transition from the Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile to the Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile (previously referred to as the “ground-based strategic deterrent weapon”).</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e72967" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1647" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1647">SEC. 1647. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbc991b9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notification.</p></sidenote><heading>LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS PENDING COMPLIANCE WITH INFORMATION REQUESTS FROM THE GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2024 for Operation and Maintenance, Defense-wide, and available for the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, not more than 35 percent may be obligated or expended until the date on which the Comptroller General of the United States notifies the congressional defense committees that the Secretary of Defense has fully complied with information requests from the Government Accountability Office made in connection with the conduct of the study required by section 1652 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/81">Public Law 117–81</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/135/2100">135 Stat. 2100</ref>).</content></section> <section id="d28342e72983" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1648" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1648">SEC. 1648. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbc9b8ca-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s495">10 USC 495 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>CONGRESSIONAL NOTIFICATION OF DECISION TO DELAY STRATEGIC DELIVERY SYSTEM TEST EVENT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbca2dfb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1648/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="xdbca2dfc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><inline class="smallCaps">Notification</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than five days after the Secretary of Defense makes a decision to delay a scheduled test event for a strategic delivery system, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees written notice of such decision.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbca2dfd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Report</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbca2dfe-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1648/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), not later than 60 days after the submission of a notification required under subsection (a) with respect to a decision to delay a scheduled test event, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the decision.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbca2dff-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1648/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A report submitted under paragraph (1) shall include each of the following with respect to the scheduled test event covered by the report:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbca2e00-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1648/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>A description of the objectives of the test.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbca2e01-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1648/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>An explanation for the decision to cancel the test.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbca2e02-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1648/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbca2e03-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Expenditure estimate.</p></sidenote>An estimate of expenditures related to the cancelled test.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbca2e04-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1648/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="xdbca2e05-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><chapeau>An assessment of the effect of the test cancellation on—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbca2e06-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1648/b/2/D/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>confidence in the reliability of the strategic nuclear weapons delivery system involved; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbca2e07-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1648/b/2/D/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>any research, development, test, and evaluation activities related to the test.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbca2e08-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1648/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="xdbca2e09-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p></sidenote><content>A plan to reschedule the test event.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbca2e0a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1648/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><chapeau>A report shall not be required under paragraph (1) in the case of a decision to delay a scheduled test event due to any of the following circumstances:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbca2e0b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1648/b/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>Unfavorable weather conditions.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbca2e0c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1648/b/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Safety concerns.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbca2e0d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1648/b/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>Technical issues related to the delivery system or test facility.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbca2e0e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1648/b/3/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>Operational or security concerns at the test facility or on the test range.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/601">137 STAT. 601</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e73109" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1649" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1649">SEC. 1649. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbca2e0f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s491">10 USC 491 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>CONGRESSIONAL NOTIFICATION OF NUCLEAR COOPERATION BETWEEN RUSSIA AND CHINA.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdbca5520-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  If<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbca5521-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote> the Commander of the United States Strategic Command determines, after consultation with the Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency, that militarily significant cooperation between the Russian Federation and the People’s Republic of China related to nuclear or strategic capabilities is likely to occur or has likely occurred, the Commander shall submit to the congressional defense committees a notification of such determination that includes—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbca5522-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1649/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>a description of the military significant cooperation; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbca5523-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1649/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbca5524-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote>an assessment of the implication of such cooperation for the United States with respect to nuclear deterrence, extended deterrence, assurance, and defense.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e73139" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1650" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1650">SEC. 1650. </num><heading>PLAN FOR DECREASING THE TIME TO UPLOAD ADDITIONAL WARHEADS TO THE INTERCONTINENTAL BALLISTIC MISSILE FLEET.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbcaf165-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Air Force, in coordination with the Commander of the United States Strategic Command and the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy, shall develop a plan to decrease the amount of time required to upload additional warheads to the intercontinental ballistic missile force in the event Presidential direction is given to exercise such a plan.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbcaf166-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The plan required by subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbcaf167-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1650/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbcaf168-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote>An assessment of the storage capacity of weapons storage areas and any weapons generation facilities at covered bases, including the capacity of each covered base to store additional warheads.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbcaf169-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1650/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbcaf16a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbcaf16b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Timelines.</p></sidenote>An assessment of the current nuclear warhead transportation capacity and workforce of the National Nuclear Security Administration and associated timelines for transporting additional nuclear warheads to covered bases.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbcaf16c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1650/b/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="xdbcaf16d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbcaf16e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Timelines.</p></sidenote><content>An evaluation of the capacity and limitations of the maintenance squadrons and security forces at covered bases and the associated timelines for <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> warheads to the intercontinental ballistic missile force.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbcaf16f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1650/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>An identification of actions that would address any identified limitations to upload additional warheads.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbcaf170-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1650/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbcaf171-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote>An evaluation of courses of actions to upload additional warheads to a portion of the intercontinental ballistic missile force.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbcaf172-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1650/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbcaf173-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote>An assessment of the feasibility and advisability of initiating immediate deployment of W78 warheads to a single wing of the intercontinental ballistic missile force as a hedge against delay of the LGM–35A Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbcaf174-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1650/b/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>Any policy considerations that would need to be addressed, including any guidance and direction that would required, to execute the plan.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbcaf175-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1650/b/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><content>An identification of all funding required to carry out actions identified in paragraphs (4) and (5).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbcaf176-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1650/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbcaf177-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><inline class="smallCaps">Submission to Congress</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Air Force and the Commander of the United States Strategic Command <page identifier="/us/stat/137/602">137 STAT. 602</page> shall submit to the congressional defense committees the plan required by subsection (a).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbcaf178-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1650/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 plan required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbcaf179-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1650/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbcaf17a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 30 days after the submission of the plan required by subsection (a), the Secretary of the Air Force, the Commander of the United States Strategic Command, and the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy shall provide for the congressional defense committees a briefing on the actions being pursued to implement the plan.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbcaf17b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1650/f" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbcaf17c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">State listing.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered Base Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “<term>covered base</term>” means the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbcaf17d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1650/f/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Francis E. Warren Air Force Base, Laramie County, Wyoming.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbcaf17e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1650/f/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Malmstrom Air Force Base, Cascade County, Montana.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbcaf17f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stC/s1650/f/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Minot Air Force Base, Ward County, North Dakota.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d28342e73297" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="D">Subtitle D—</num><heading>Missile Defense Programs</heading> <section id="d28342e73302" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1661" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1661">SEC. 1661. </num><heading>DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF OFFICE OF MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdbcb3fa0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <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="ydbcb3fa1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1661/1" 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>a general or flag officer</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>shall be</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbcb3fa2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1661/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsection (b) as subsection (c); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbcb3fa3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1661/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subsection (a) the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbcb3fa4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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="xdbcb66b5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Appointment.</p></sidenote><inline class="smallCaps">Deputy Director</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="ydbcb66b6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>There is a Deputy Director of the Missile Defense Agency, who shall be appointed by the Secretary of Defense from among the general officers on active duty in the Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Space Force, or from among the flag officers on active duty in the Navy. In selecting an individual to serve as the Deputy Director, the Secretary of Defense shall select an individual who serves in a different armed force than the armed force in which the Director serves.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbcb66b7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbcb66b8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>The Deputy Director shall be appointed for a term of not fewer than two, and not more than four years.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbcb66b9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>The Deputy Director shall be under the authority, direction, and control of the Director of the Missile Defense Agency.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbcb66ba-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><chapeau>The Deputy Director shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbcb66bb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>carry out such responsibilities as may be assigned by the Director; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbcb66bc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>serve as acting director during periods of absence by the Director, or at such times as the office of the Director is vacant.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e73388" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1662" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1662">SEC. 1662. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF PROGRAM ACCOUNTABILITY MATRICES REQUIREMENTS FOR NEXT GENERATION INTERCEPTORS FOR MISSILE DEFENSE.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdbcb66bd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1668(f) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/81">Public Law 117–81</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/135/2107">135 Stat. 2107</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbcb66be-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1662/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and the product development phase</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>technology development phase</quotedText>” each place it appears; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbcb66bf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1662/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in paragraph (7), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>enter the product development phase</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>enter the production phase</quotedText>”.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/603">137 STAT. 603</page></content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e73427" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1663" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1663">SEC. 1663. </num><heading>NATIONAL MISSILE DEFENSE POLICY.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdbcb8dd0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Subsection (a) of section 1681 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/s4205">10 U.S.C. 4205 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbcb8dd1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Policy</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>It is the policy of the United States—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbcb8dd2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>to research, develop, test, procure, deploy, and sustain, with funding subject to the annual authorization of appropriations for National Missile Defense, systems that provide effective, layered missile defense capabilities to defeat increasingly complex missile threats in all phases of flight; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbcb8dd3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>to rely on nuclear deterrence to address more sophisticated and larger quantity near-peer intercontinental missile threats to the homeland of the United States.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></section> <section id="d28342e73465" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1664" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1664">SEC. 1664. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF REQUIREMENT FOR COMPTROLLER GENERAL TO REVIEW AND ASSESS MISSILE DEFENSE ACQUISITION PROGRAMS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdbcbdbf4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 232(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (<ref href="/us/pl/112/81">Public Law 112–81</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/125/1339">125 Stat. 1339</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbcbdbf5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1664/1" 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>through 2025</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>through 2030</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbcbdbf6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1664/2" 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>through 2026</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>through 2031</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbcbdbf7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1664/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (3)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbcbdbf8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1664/3/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><headingText class="smallCaps">emerging</headingText></quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">other department of defense missile defense acquisition efforts and related</headingText></quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbcbdbf9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1664/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>emerging issues and</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>emerging issues, any Department of Defense missile defense acquisition efforts, and any other related issue and</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbcbdbfa-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1664/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>on a mutually agreed upon date</quotedText>” before the period at the end.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e73550" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1665" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1665">SEC. 1665. </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="ydbcd3b8b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1665/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="ydbcd3b8c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1665/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 2024 for procurement, Defense-wide, and available for the Missile Defense Agency, not more than $80,000,000 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="ydbcd3b8d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1665/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="ydbcd3b8e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1665/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 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="ydbcd3b8f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1665/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="xdbcd3b90-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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 <page identifier="/us/stat/137/604">137 STAT. 604</page> Sustainment shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbcd3b91-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1665/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="ydbcd3b92-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1665/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="xdbcd3b93-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Risk assessment.</p></sidenote><content>an assessment detailing any risks relating to the implementation of such agreement; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbcd3b94-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1665/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="ydbcd3b95-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Israeli Cooperative Missile Defense Program, David’s Sling Weapon System Co-production</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbcd3b96-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1665/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 2024 for procurement, Defense-wide, and available for the Missile Defense Agency, not more than $40,000,000 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="ydbcd3b97-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1665/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="ydbcd3b98-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1665/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="ydbcd3b99-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1665/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="ydbcd3b9a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1665/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="ydbcd3b9b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1665/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="ydbcd3b9c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1665/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="ydbcd3b9d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Israeli Cooperative Missile Defense Program, Arrow 3 Upper Tier Interceptor Program Co-production</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbcd3b9e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1665/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 2024 for procurement, Defense-wide, and available for the Missile Defense Agency, not more than $80,000,000 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.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/605">137 STAT. 605</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbcd3b9f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1665/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="ydbcd3ba0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1665/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="ydbcd3ba1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1665/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="ydbcd3ba2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1665/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="ydbcd3ba3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1665/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="ydbcd3ba4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1665/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="ydbcd3ba5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1665/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="ydbcd3ba6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1665/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="ydbcd3ba7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1665/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="ydbcd3ba8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1665/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="ydbcd3ba9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1665/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbcd3baa-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Certifications.</p></sidenote><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="ydbcd3bab-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1665/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="ydbcd3bac-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1665/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="ydbcd3bad-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1665/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbcd3bae-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><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="ydbcd3baf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1665/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 the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbcd3bb0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1665/f/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="ydbcd3bb1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1665/f/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.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbcd3bb2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1665/f/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.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/606">137 STAT. 606</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e73814" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1666" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1666">SEC. 1666. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbcd3bb3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p></sidenote><heading>PROGRAMS TO ACHIEVE INITIAL AND FULL OPERATIONAL CAPABILITIES FOR THE GLIDE PHASE INTERCEPTOR PROGRAM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbcdd7f4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1666/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Program to Achieve Initial Operational Capability</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbcdd7f5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1666/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, acting through the Director of the Missile Defense Agency and in coordination with the officials specified in subsection (d), shall carry out a program to achieve, by not later than December 31, 2029, an initial operational capability for the Glide Phase Interceptor as described in paragraph (2).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbcdd7f6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1666/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Required capabilities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of paragraph (1), the Glide Phase Interceptor program shall be considered to have achieved initial operational capability if—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbcdd7f7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1666/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the Glide Phase Interceptor is capable of defeating, in the glide phase, any endo-atmospheric hypersonic vehicles that are known to the Department of Defense and fielded as of the date of the enactment of this Act; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbcdd7f8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1666/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>not fewer than 12 Glide Phase Interceptor missiles have been fielded.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbcdd7f9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1666/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Program to Achieve Full Operational Capability</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbcdd7fa-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1666/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Program required</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense, acting through the Director of the Missile Defense Agency and in coordination with the officials specified in subsection (d), shall carry out a program to achieve, by not later than December 31, 2032, full operational capability for the Glide Phase Interceptor as described in paragraph (2).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbcdd7fb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1666/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Required capabilities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of paragraph (1), the Glide Phase Interceptor program shall be considered to have achieved full operational capability if—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbcdd7fc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1666/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>the Glide Phase Interceptor is capable of defeating, in the glide phase, any endo-atmospheric hypersonic vehicles—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbcdd7fd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1666/b/2/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>that are known to the Department of Defense and fielded as of the date of the enactment of this Act; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbcdd7fe-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1666/b/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>that the Department of Defense expects to be fielded before the end of 2040;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbcdd7ff-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1666/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>not fewer than 24 Glide Phase Interceptor missiles have been fielded; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbcdd800-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1666/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>the Glide Phase Interceptor has the ability to be operated collaboratively with space-based or terrestrial sensors that the Department of Defense expects to be deployed before the end of 2032.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbcdd801-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1666/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Cooperative Agreement Authorized</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director of the Missile Defense Agency is authorized to enter into a cooperative development agreement with one or more international partners of the United States for the development of the full operational capability described in subsection (b).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbcdd802-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1666/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Officials Specified</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The officials specified in this subsection are the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbcdd803-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1666/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbcdd804-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1666/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The Secretary of the Navy.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbcdd805-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1666/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/607">137 STAT. 607</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbcdd806-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1666/d/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>The Commander of the United States European Command.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e73950" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1667" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1667">SEC. 1667. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbcdff17-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbcdff18-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s205">10 USC 205 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>RESCISSION OF MEMORANDUM ON MISSILE DEFENSE GOVERNANCE.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdbce2629-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Not later than May 31, 2024, the Secretary of Defense shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbce262a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1667/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>rescind Directive-type Memorandum 20-002 relating to “Missile Defense System Policies and Governance”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbce262b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1667/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in accordance with <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s205/b">section 205(b) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, replace such memorandum with governance documents, policies, and procedures, that balance—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbce262c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1667/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>providing the Missile Defense Agency with greater flexibility and agility, particularly with regards to milestone a (or equivalent) acquisition decisions to rapidly meet warfighter needs; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbce262d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1667/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the need for continued oversight to ensure integration into joint-force air and missile defense capabilities.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e73988" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1668" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1668">SEC. 1668. </num><heading>LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR OFFICE OF COST ASSESSMENT AND PROGRAM EVALUATION UNTIL SUBMISSION OF REPORT ON MISSILE DEFENSE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2024 for operation and maintenance, Defense-wide, for the Office of Cost Assessment and program evaluation, not more than 50 percent may be obligated or expended until the date on which the Secretary of Defense submits to the congressional defense committees the report required by section 1675(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/81">Public Law 117–81</ref>).</content></section> <section id="d28342e73998" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1669" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1669">SEC. 1669. </num><heading>STRATEGY FOR INTEGRATED AIR AND MISSILE DEFENSE OF HAWAII AND THE INDO-PACIFIC REGION.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbcf108e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Strategy</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbcf108f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commander of United States Indo-Pacific Command, in coordination with the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, the Commander of United States Northern Command, the Director of the Missile Defense Agency, and the Director of the Joint Integrated Air and Missile Defense Organization, shall develop a comprehensive strategy for developing, acquiring, and operationally establishing an integrated air and missile defense architecture for area of responsibility of the United States Indo-Pacific Command.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbcf1090-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Strategy components</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>At a minimum, the strategy required by paragraph (1) shall address each of the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbcf1091-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1669/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>The sensing, tracking, and intercepting capabilities required to address the full range of credible missile threats to—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbcf1092-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1669/a/2/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>the Hawaiian Islands;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbcf1093-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1669/a/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbcf1094-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Guam.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbcf1095-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote>the island of Guam and other islands in the greater Marianas region, as determined necessary by the Commander of United States Indo-Pacific Command;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbcf1096-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1669/a/2/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>other territories of the United States located within the area of responsibility of the United States Indo-Pacific Command; and<page identifier="/us/stat/137/608">137 STAT. 608</page></content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbcf1097-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1669/a/2/A/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>United States Armed Forces deployed within the territories of other countries located within such area of responsibility.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbcf1098-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1669/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The appropriate balance of missile detection, tracking, defense, and defeat capabilities in such area of responsibility.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbcf1099-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1669/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>A command and control network for integrating missile detection, tracking, defense, and defeat capabilities across such area of responsibility.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbcf109a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1669/a/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>A time-phased scheduling construct for fielding the constituent systems that will comprise the integrated air and missile defense architecture for such area of responsibility.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbcf109b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Reporting Requirements</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbcf109c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Report on initial findings</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 90 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 findings of the analysis conducted by Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation of the current integrated air and missile defense sensor architecture that informed the submission of the budget of the President (as submitted to Congress pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s1105/a">section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code</ref>) for fiscal year 2024, and specific programs of record that can support additional sensor coverage for the State of Hawaii. Such report shall include an identification of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbcf109d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1669/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the investments that should be made to increase the detection of nonballistic threats and improve the discrimination of ballistic missile threats, particularly with regards to Hawaii; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbcf109e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1669/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>investments that should be made to integrate any sensors into the missile defense system to assist with protection of Hawaii.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbcf109f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Annual report</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbcf37b0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1669/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>Not later than April 15, 2024, and annually thereafter, the Commander of United States Indo-Pacific Command, in coordination with the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, the Commander of United States Northern Command, the Director of the Missile Defense Agency, and the Director of the Joint Integrated Air and Missile Defense Organization, shall submit to the congressional defense committees an annual report on the status of the strategy required under subsection (a).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbcf37b1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1669/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbcf37b2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time periods.</p></sidenote><inline class="smallCaps">Report criteria</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>At a minimum, each annual report under subparagraph (A) shall address—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbcf37b3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1669/b/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>the activities conducted and progress made in developing and implementing the strategy over the calendar year preceding the calendar year during which the report is submitted;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbcf37b4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1669/b/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the planned activities for developing and implementing the strategy in the calendar year following the calendar year during which the report is submitted; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbcf37b5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1669/b/2/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>a description of likely risks and impediments to the successful implementation of the strategy.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/609">137 STAT. 609</page></content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbcf37b6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1669/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Termination</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The requirement to submit a report under this paragraph shall terminate on the earlier of the following dates:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbcf37b7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1669/b/2/C/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>March 15, 2029.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbcf37b8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1669/b/2/C/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbcf37b9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote>The date on which a comprehensive integrated air and missile defense architecture for the area of responsibility of United States Indo-Pacific Command has achieved initial operational capability, as determined jointly by the Commander of United States Indo-Pacific Command and the Director of the Missile Defense Agency.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbcf37ba-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act for fiscal year 2024 for Operation and Maintenance, Defense-wide, and available for the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, not more than 90 percent may be obligated or expended until the date on which both of the following reports are submitted to the congressional defense committees:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbcf37bb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1669/b/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The report on initial findings required by paragraph (1).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbcf37bc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1669/b/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The first annual report required by paragraph (2)(A).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e74198" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1670" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1670">SEC. 1670. </num><heading>REPORT ON POTENTIAL ENHANCEMENTS TO INTEGRATED AIR AND MISSILE DEFENSE CAPABILITIES IN EUROPE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbcffb0d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 240 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the officials specified in subsection (c), shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on potential enhancements to U.S. and allied air and missile defense capabilities that could contribute to the integrated air and missile defense capability of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbcffb0e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report required by subsection (a) shall include—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbcffb0f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1670/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>identification of potential enhancements to U.S. and allied air and missile defense capabilities as described in such subsection taking into account a 360-degree approach tailored to address threats to NATO member nations emanating from all strategic directions;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbcffb10-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1670/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>a description of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbcffb11-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1670/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>the efforts of NATO to increase its integrated air and missile defense capability, taking into account, as applicable—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbcffb12-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1670/b/2/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>NATO’s Deterrence and Defense of the Euro-Atlantic Area Family of Plans;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbcffb13-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1670/b/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>NATO’s Defense Planning Process; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbcffb14-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1670/b/2/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>other activities of NATO relating to such capability; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbcffb15-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1670/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>any challenges to such efforts;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbcffb16-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1670/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>an assessment of the operational, political, and technical feasibility and advisability of developing, fielding, modifying, integrating, or otherwise employing current and future U.S. and allied air and missile defense capabilities to further improve the ability of the integrated air and missile defense capability of NATO to protect against any type of air or missile threat or attack (such as threats and attacks from cruise, ballistic, and hypersonic missiles), including—<page identifier="/us/stat/137/610">137 STAT. 610</page></chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbcffb17-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1670/b/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>sensors to detect, track, discriminate, and support the engagement of multi-axial air and missile threats;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbcffb18-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1670/b/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>defensive interceptor systems;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbcffb19-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1670/b/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>passive defense options; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbcffb1a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1670/b/3/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>command and control elements;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbcffb1b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1670/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbcffb1c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Costs.</p></sidenote><content>a funding profile, by year, detailing the complete costs to the United States associated with the options assessed under paragraph (3); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbcffb1d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1670/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>such other information as the Secretary of Defense considers appropriate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbcffb1e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Consultation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In preparing the report required by subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall seek advice and input from—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbcffb1f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1670/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the Secretary of State;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbcffb20-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1670/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbcffb21-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1670/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>the Commander of the United States European Command; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbcffb22-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1670/c/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>the Director of the Missile Defense Agency.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbcffb23-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1670/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form of Report</inline>.—</heading><content>The report required by section (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbcffb24-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1670/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>U.S. and allied air and missile defense capabilities</term>” means air and missile defense capabilities of—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbcffb25-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1670/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the United States; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbcffb26-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1670/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>nations that are allies or partners of the United States.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e74356" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1671" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1671">SEC. 1671. </num><heading>INDEPENDENT ANALYSIS OF SPACE-BASED MISSILE DEFENSE CAPABILITY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbd07057-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1671/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="xdbd07058-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbd07059-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Contracts.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbd0705a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Update.</p></sidenote><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, acting through the Director of the Missile Defense Agency, shall seek to enter into an arrangement with an appropriate federally funded research and development center to update the study referred to in subsection (c).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbd0705b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The updated study under subsection (a) shall include analysis of the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd0705c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1671/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The extent to which space-based capabilities would address current and evolving missile threats to the United States and deployed Armed Forces.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd0976d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1671/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The maturity levels of technologies necessary for an operational space-based missile defense capability.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd0976e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1671/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>Potential options for developing, fielding, operating, and sustaining a space-based missile defense capability, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd0976f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1671/b/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbd09770-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Cost estimate.</p></sidenote>estimated costs; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd09771-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1671/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="xdbd09772-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><content>assessments of the effectiveness of different architectures.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd09773-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1671/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>The technical risks, knowledge gaps, or other challenges associated with the development and operation of space-based interceptor capabilities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd09774-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1671/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>The ability of the Department of Defense to protect and defend on-orbit space-based missile defense capabilities, including any recommendations for resiliency requirements that would be needed to ensure the effectiveness of such capabilities.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/611">137 STAT. 611</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbd09775-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Study Specified</inline>.—</heading><content>The study referred to in this subsection is the study conducted by the federally funded research and development center known as the “Institute for Defense Analysis” examining the feasibility and advisability of developing a space-based missile defense capability.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbd09776-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Report</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd09777-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1671/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 270 days after entering into an arrangement under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd09778-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1671/d/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbd09779-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Records.</p></sidenote>an unaltered copy of the updated study completed pursuant to the arrangement; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd0977a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1671/d/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>any views of the Secretary of Defense with respect to such updated study.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd0977b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stD/s1671/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 report required under paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d28342e74482" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="E">Subtitle E—</num><heading>Other Matters</heading> <section id="d28342e74487" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1681" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1681">SEC. 1681. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF AUTHORIZATION FOR PROTECTION OF CERTAIN FACILITIES AND ASSETS FROM UNMANNED AIRCRAFT.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s130i/i">Section 130i(i) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2023</quotedText>” both places it appears and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2026</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d28342e74506" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1682" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1682">SEC. 1682. </num><heading>ELECTROMAGNETIC WARFARE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbd1cffc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1682/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>Part I of subtitle A of <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 chapter:<quotedContent><chapter id="ydbd440fd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658174"><num class="fontsize10 bold" value="25">“CHAPTER 25—</num><heading class="fontsize10 smallCaps"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbd440fe-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">10 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbd440ff-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 500.</p></sidenote>ELECTROMAGNETIC WARFARE</heading><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“500. </designator> <label>Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations Executive Committee.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“500a. </designator> <label>Guidance on electromagnetic spectrum operations mission area and joint electromagnetic spectrum operations.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“500b. </designator> <label>Annual report on electromagnetic spectrum operations strategy of the Department of Defense.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“500c. </designator> <label>Annual assessment of budget with respect to electromagnetic spectrum operations capabilities.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“500d. </designator> <label>Electromagnetic spectrum superiority implementation plan.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“500e. </designator> <label>Electromagnetic Spectrum Enterprise Operational Lead for Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“500f. </designator> <label>Evaluations of abilities of armed forces and combatant commands to perform electromagnetic spectrum operations missions.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydbd44100-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658163"><num class="fontsize12" value="500">“§ 500.</num><heading class="fontsize12"> <sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbd44101-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s500">10 USC 500</ref>.</p></sidenote>Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations Executive Committee</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbd44102-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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 within the Department of Defense an Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations Executive Committee (in this section referred to as the ‘Executive Committee’).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbd44103-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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 Executive Committee shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd44104-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>serve as the principal forum within the Department of Defense to inform, coordinate, and evaluate matters relating to electromagnetic warfare;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd44105-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>provide senior oversight, coordination, and budget and capability harmonization with respect to such matters; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd44106-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>act as an advisory body to the Secretary of Defense, the Deputy Secretary of Defense, and the Management Action Group of the Deputy Secretary with respect to such matters.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/612">137 STAT. 612</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbd44107-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Responsibilities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Executive Committee shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd44108-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>advise key senior level decision-making bodies of the Department of Defense with respect to the development and implementation of acquisition investments relating to electromagnetic warfare and electromagnetic spectrum operations of the Department, including relevant acquisition policies, projects, programs, modeling, and test and evaluation infrastructure;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd44109-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>provide a forum to enable synchronization and integration support with respect to the development and acquisition of electromagnetic warfare capabilities by—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd4410a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>aligning the processes of the Department for requirements, research, development, acquisition, testing, and sustainment; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd4410b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>carrying out other related duties; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd4410c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>act as the senior level review forum for the portfolio of capability investments of the Department relating to electromagnetic warfare and electromagnetic spectrum operations and other related matters.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbd4410d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Coordination With Intelligence Community</inline>.—</heading><content>The Executive Committee, acting through the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security, shall coordinate with the intelligence community (as defined in section 3 of the National Security Act of 1947 (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s3003">50 U.S.C. 3003</ref>)) to generate requirements, facilitate collaboration, establish interfaces, and align efforts of the Department of Defense with respect to capabilities and acquisition activities related to electromagnetic spectrum operations in areas of dependency or mutual interest.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbd4410e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Meetings</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="ydbd4410f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The Executive Committee shall hold meetings not less frequently than quarterly and as necessary to address particular issues.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbd44110-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>The Executive Committee may hold meetings by video conference.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbd44111-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">“(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Membership</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Executive Committee shall be composed of the following principal members:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd44112-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd44113-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>The Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd44114-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>The Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd44115-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>The Under Secretary of Defense for Policy.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd44116-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>The Commander of the United States Strategic Command.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd44117-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><content>The Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd44118-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">“(7) </num><content>Such other Federal officers or employees as the Secretary of Defense considers appropriate, consistent with other authorities of the Department of Defense and publications of the Joint Staff, including the Charter for the Electronic Warfare Executive Committee, dated March 17, 2015.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbd44119-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">“(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Co-chairs of Executive Committee</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="ydbd4411a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment and the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, or their designees, shall serve as co-chairs of the Executive Committee.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbd4411b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>The co-chairs of the Executive Committee shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd4411c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>preside at all Executive Committee meetings or have their designees preside at such meetings;<page identifier="/us/stat/137/613">137 STAT. 613</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd4411d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>provide administrative control of the Executive Committee;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd4411e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>jointly guide the activities and actions of the Executive Committee;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd4411f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>approve all agendas for and summaries of meetings of the Executive Committee;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd44120-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>charter tailored working groups to conduct mission area analysis, as required, under subsection (i); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd44121-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">“(F) </num><content>perform such other duties as may be necessary to ensure the good order and functioning of the Executive Committee.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbd44122-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="h">“(h) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations Capability Team</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="ydbd44123-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>There is within the Executive Committee an electromagnetic spectrum operations capability team, which shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd44124-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>serve as a flag officer level focus group and executive secretariat subordinate to the Executive Committee; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd44125-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>in that capacity—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbd44126-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>provide initial senior level coordination on key electromagnetic spectrum operations issues;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbd44127-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>prepare recommended courses of action to present to the Executive Committee; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbd44128-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>perform other related duties.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbd44129-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>The electromagnetic spectrum operations capability team shall be co-chaired by one representative from the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment and one representative from the Force Structure, Resources, and Assessment Directorate of the Joint Staff (J–8).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbd4412a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbd4412b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Designations.</p></sidenote>The principal members of the Executive Committee shall designate representatives from their respective staffs to the electromagnetic spectrum operations capability team.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbd4412c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbd4412d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Establishment.</p></sidenote><inline class="smallCaps">Mission Area Working Groups</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="ydbd4412e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>The Executive Committee shall establish mission area working groups on a temporary basis—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd4412f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>to address specific issues and mission areas relating to electromagnetic spectrum operations;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd44130-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>to involve subject matter experts and components of the Department of Defense with expertise in electromagnetic spectrum operations; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd44131-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>to perform other related duties.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbd44132-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>The Executive Committee shall dissolve a mission area working group established under paragraph (1) once the issue the working group was established to address is satisfactorily resolved.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbd44133-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="j">“(j) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Administration</inline>.—</heading><content>The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment shall administratively support the Executive Committee, including by designating not fewer than two officials of the Department of Defense to support the day-to-day operations of the Executive Committee.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbd46744-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="k">“(k) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbd46745-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Summary.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbd46746-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><inline class="smallCaps">Report to Congress</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than February 28, 2024, and annually thereafter through 2030, the Executive Committee shall submit to the congressional defense committees a summary of activities of the Executive Committee during the preceding fiscal year.</content></subsection> </section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydbd46747-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658163"><num class="fontsize12" value="501">“§ 501.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbd46748-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s501">10 USC 501</ref>.</p></sidenote> Guidance on electromagnetic spectrum operations mission area and joint electromagnetic spectrum operations</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdbd46749-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  “The Secretary of Defense shall—<page identifier="/us/stat/137/614">137 STAT. 614</page></chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd4674a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbd4674b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Processes.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbd4674c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Procedures.</p></sidenote>establish processes and procedures to develop, integrate, and enhance the electromagnetic spectrum operations mission area and the conduct of joint electromagnetic spectrum operations in all domains across the Department of Defense; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd4674d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>ensure that such processes and procedures provide for integrated defense-wide strategy, planning, and budgeting with respect to the conduct of such operations by the Department, including activities conducted to counter and deter such operations by malign actors.</content></paragraph> </section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydbd4674e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658163"><num class="fontsize12" value="502">“§ 502.</num><heading class="fontsize12"> <sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbd4674f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s502">10 USC 502</ref>.</p></sidenote>Annual report on electromagnetic spectrum operations strategy of the Department of Defense</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbd46750-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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="xdbd46751-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time periods.</p></sidenote><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>At the same time as the President submits to Congress the budget of the President under section 1105(a) of title 31 for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2029, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the Secretary of each of the military departments, shall submit to the congressional defense committees an annual report on the Electromagnetic Spectrum Superiority Strategy of the Department of Defense.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbd46752-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Contents of Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each report required under subsection (a) shall include each of the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd46753-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbd46754-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Overview.</p></sidenote>A description and overview of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd46755-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the electromagnetic spectrum strategy of the Department of Defense;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd46756-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>how such strategy supports the national defense strategy under section 113(g) of this title; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd46757-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>the organizational structure assigned to oversee the development of the Department’s electromagnetic spectrum strategy, requirements, capabilities, programs, and projects.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd46758-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbd46759-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">List.</p></sidenote><content>A list of all the electromagnetic spectrum operations acquisition programs and research and development projects of the Department of Defense and a description of how each program or project supports the Department’s electromagnetic spectrum strategy.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd4675a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau>For each unclassified program or project on the list required by paragraph (2)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd4675b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the senior acquisition executive and organization responsible for oversight of the program or project;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd4675c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>whether or not validated requirements exist for the program or project and, if such requirements do exist, the date on which the requirements were validated and the organizational authority that validated such requirements;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd4675d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>the total amount of funding appropriated, obligated, and forecasted by fiscal year for the program or project, including the program element or procurement line number from which the program or project receives funding;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd4675e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbd4675f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Schedule.</p></sidenote>the development or procurement schedule for the program or project;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd46760-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbd46761-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote>an assessment of the cost, schedule, and performance of the program or project as it relates to the program baseline for the program or project, as of the date of the <page identifier="/us/stat/137/615">137 STAT. 615</page> submission of the report, and the original program baseline for such program or project, if such baselines are not the same;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd46762-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">“(F) </num><content>the technology readiness level of each critical technology that is part of the program or project;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd46763-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">“(G) </num><content>whether or not the program or project is redundant or overlaps with the efforts of another military department; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd46764-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">“(H) </num><content>the capability gap that the program or project is being developed or procured to fulfill.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd46765-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbd46766-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Classified information.</p></sidenote>A classified annex that contains the items described in subparagraphs (A) through (H) of paragraph (3) for each classified program or project on the list required by paragraph (2).</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydbd46767-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658163"><num class="fontsize12" value="503">“§ 503.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbd46768-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s503">10 USC 503</ref>.</p></sidenote> Annual assessment of budget with respect to electromagnetic spectrum operations capabilities</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdbd46769-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  “At <sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbd4676a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time periods.</p></sidenote>the same time as the President submits to Congress the budget of the President under section 1105(a) of title 31 for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2029, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees an assessment by the Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations Executive Committee as to whether sufficient funds are requested in such budget for anticipated activities in such fiscal year for each of the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd4676b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>The development of an electromagnetic battle management capability for joint electromagnetic spectrum operations.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd4676c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>The establishment and operation of associated joint electromagnetic spectrum operations cells.</content></paragraph> </section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydbd4676d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658163"><num class="fontsize12" value="504">“§ 504.</num><heading class="fontsize12"> <sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbd4676e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s504">10 USC 504</ref>.</p></sidenote>Electromagnetic spectrum superiority implementation plan</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbd4676f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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 Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense shall be responsible for oversight of the electromagnetic superiority implementation plan.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbd46770-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbd46771-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time periods.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbd46772-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report Required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Concurrent with the submission of the budget of the President to Congress under section 1105(a) of title 31 for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2029, the Chief Information Officer shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes the following with respect to the electromagnetic superiority implementation plan:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd46773-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>The implementation plan in effect as of the date of the report, noting any revisions from the preceding plan.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd46774-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbd46775-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Statement.</p></sidenote>A statement of the elements of the implementation plan that have been achieved.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd46776-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>For each element that has been achieved, an assessment of whether the element is having its intended effect.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd46777-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>For any element that has not been achieved, an assessment of progress made in achieving the element, including a description of any obstacles that may hinder further progress.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd46778-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>For any element that has been removed from the implementation plan, a description of the reason for the removal of the element and an assessment of the impact of not pursuing achievement of the element.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd46779-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><content>Such additional matters as the Chief Information Officer considers appropriate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbd4677a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Electromagnetic Superiority Implementation Plan Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term ‘electromagnetic superiority <page identifier="/us/stat/137/616">137 STAT. 616</page> implementation plan’ means the Electromagnetic Superiority Implementation Plan signed by the Secretary of Defense on July 15, 2021, and any successor plan.</content></subsection> </section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydbd4677b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658163"><num class="fontsize12" value="505">“§ 505.</num><heading class="fontsize12"> <sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbd4677c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s505">10 USC 505</ref>.</p></sidenote>Electromagnetic Spectrum Enterprise Operational Lead for Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbd4677d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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="xdbd4677e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbd4677f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Establishment.</p></sidenote><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, the Secretary of Defense shall establish an Electromagnetic Spectrum Enterprise Operational Lead for Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (in this section referred to as the ‘operational lead’) at the United States Strategic Command. The operational lead shall report to the Commander of the United States Strategic Command.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbd46780-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Function</inline>.—</heading><content>The operational lead shall be responsible for synchronizing, assessing, and making recommendations to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff with respect to the readiness of the combatant commands to conduct joint electromagnetic spectrum operations.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbd46781-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbd46782-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time periods.</p></sidenote><inline class="smallCaps">Briefings Required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Concurrent with the submission of the budget of the President to Congress under section 1105(a) of title 31 for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2029, the Chairman, acting through the operational lead, shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd46783-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>Progress made in achieving full operational capability to conduct joint electromagnetic spectrum operations and any impediments to achieving such capability.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd46784-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>The readiness of the combatant commands to conduct such operations.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd46785-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbd46786-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbd46787-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote>Recommendations for overcoming any deficiencies in the readiness of the combatant commands to conduct such operations and any material gaps contributing to such deficiencies.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd46788-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>Such other matters as the Chairman considers important to ensuring that the combatant commands are capable of conducting such operations.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydbd46789-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658163"><num class="fontsize12" value="506">“§ 506.</num><heading class="fontsize12"> <sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbd4678a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbd4678b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time periods.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbd4678c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbd4678d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s506">10 USC 506</ref>.</p></sidenote>Evaluations of abilities of armed forces and combatant commands to perform electromagnetic spectrum operations missions</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbd4678e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Evaluations of Armed Forces</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="ydbd4678f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>Not later than October 1, 2024, and annually thereafter through 2029, the Chief of Staff of the Army, the Chief of Naval Operations, the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, the Commandant of the Marine Corps, and the Chief of Space Operations shall each carry out an evaluation of the ability of the armed force concerned to perform electromagnetic spectrum operations missions required by each of the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd46790-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>The Electromagnetic Spectrum Superiority Strategy.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd46791-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>The Joint Staff-developed concept of operations for electromagnetic spectrum operations.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd46792-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>The operations and contingency plans of the combatant commands.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbd46793-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbd46794-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Certification.</p></sidenote><content>Not later than December 31 of each year in which evaluations are required under paragraph (1), each official specified in that paragraph shall certify to the congressional defense committees <page identifier="/us/stat/137/617">137 STAT. 617</page> that the evaluation required to be carried out by that official has occurred.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbd46795-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau>Each evaluation under paragraph (1) shall include an assessment of the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd46796-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>Current programs of record, including—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbd46797-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>the ability of weapon systems to perform missions in contested electromagnetic spectrum environments; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbd46798-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the ability of electromagnetic attack with capabilities to disrupt adversary operations.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd46799-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>Future programs of record, including—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbd4679a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>the need for distributed or network-centric electromagnetic warfare and signals intelligence capabilities; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbd4679b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the need for automated and machine learning- or artificial intelligence-assisted electromagnetic spectrum operations capabilities.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd4679c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>Order of battle.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd4679d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>Individual and unit training.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd4679e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><chapeau>Tactics, techniques, and procedures, including—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbd4679f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>maneuver, distribution of assets, and the use of decoys; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbd467a0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>integration of non-kinetic and kinetic fires.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd467a1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">“(F) </num><content>Other matters relevant to evaluating the ability of the armed force concerned to perform electromagnetic spectrum operations missions described in paragraph (1).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbd467a2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Evaluations of Combatant Commands</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="ydbd467a3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>Not later than October 1, 2024, and annually thereafter through 2029, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, acting through the Electromagnetic Spectrum Enterprise Operational Lead for Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations established under section 500e (in this section referred to as the ‘operational lead’), shall carry out an evaluation of the plans and posture of the combatant commands to execute the electromagnetic spectrum operations envisioned in each of the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd48eb4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>The Electromagnetic Spectrum Superiority Strategy.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd48eb5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>The Joint Staff-developed concept of operations for electromagnetic spectrum operations.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbd48eb6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>Each evaluation under paragraph (1) shall include an assessment, as relevant, of the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd48eb7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>Operation and contingency plans.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd48eb8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>The manning, organizational alignment, and capability of joint electromagnetic spectrum operations cells.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd48eb9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>Mission rehearsal and exercises.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd48eba-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>Force positioning, posture, and readiness.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbd48ebb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbd48ebc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Briefing.</p></sidenote>Not later than December 31 of each year in which an evaluation is required under paragraph (A), the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, acting through the operational lead, shall brief the congressional defense committees on the results of the evaluation.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </chapter> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbd48ebd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1682/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 tables of chapters at the beginning of subtitle A of <ref href="/us/usc/t10">title 10, United States Code</ref>, and at the beginning of part I of such subtitle,<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbd48ebe-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10">10 USC </ref></p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbd48ebf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 101.</p></sidenote> are each amended by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after the item relating to chapter 24 the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658260"> <designator>“25. </designator> <label>Electronic Warfare</label> <target leaderAlign="left" leaderChar="." style="-uslm-lc:I658252">500”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></target> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbd48ec0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1682/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 1053 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/s113">10 U.S.C. 113 note</ref>) is <amendingAction type="repeal">repealed</amendingAction>.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/618">137 STAT. 618</page></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e75489" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1683" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1683">SEC. 1683. </num><heading>COOPERATIVE THREAT REDUCTION FUNDS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbd4dce1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1683/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 $350,999,000 authorized to be appropriated to the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2024 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="ydbd4dce2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1683/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>For strategic offensive arms elimination, $6,815,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd4dce3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1683/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>For chemical security and elimination, $16,400,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd4dce4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1683/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>For global nuclear security, $19,406,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd4dce5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1683/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>For biological threat reduction, $228,030,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd4dce6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1683/a/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>For proliferation prevention, $46,324,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd4dce7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1683/a/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>For activities designated as Other Assessments/Administration Costs, $34,024,000.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbd4dce8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Specification of Cooperative Threat Reduction Funds</inline>.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbd4dce9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time periods.</p></sidenote>—</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 2024, 2025, and 2026.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e75551" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1684" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1684">SEC. 1684. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbd4dcea-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2271">10 USC 2271 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>MATTERS RELATING TO SPACE-BASED GROUND AND AIRBORNE MOVING TARGET INDICATION SYSTEMS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbd5a03b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1684/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 be responsible for presenting space-based ground and airborne moving target indication systems to the combatant commands to accomplish missions assigned to such commands under the Unified Command Plan that—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd5a03c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1684/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>are primarily or fully funded by the Department of Defense; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd5a03d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1684/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>provide near real-time, direct support to satisfy the operational requirements of such commands.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbd5a03e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1684/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Milestone Decision Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Air Force, in consultation with the Director of National Intelligence, shall be milestone decision authority (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4204">section 4204 of title 10, United States Code</ref>) for Milestone A approval (as defined in section 4211 of such title) for space-related acquisition programs for ground and airborne moving target indication systems described in subsection (a) that are primarily or fully funded within the military intelligence program.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbd5a03f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1684/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbd5a040-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p></sidenote><inline class="smallCaps">Working Group</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd5a041-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1684/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>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall establish a working group, to be known as the “Moving Target Indication Working Group” (referred to in this section as the “working group”).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd5a042-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Responsibilities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The working group shall be responsible for—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd5a043-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1684/c/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>addressing Department of Defense joint service requirements for moving target indication systems;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd5a044-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1684/c/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>monitoring the cost, schedule, and performance of all efforts to replace the tactical intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capability that is provided, as of the date of enactment of this Act, by the Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System; and<page identifier="/us/stat/137/619">137 STAT. 619</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd5a045-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1684/c/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>developing the processes and procedures for tasking, collection, processing, exploitation, and dissemination of the data collected by moving target indication systems.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd5c756-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1684/c/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><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd5c757-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1684/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><chapeau>The working group shall be composed of members selected by the Secretary of Defense as follows:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbd5c758-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1684/c/3/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>One member of the Space Force and one member of the Joint Staff each of whom shall serve as a co-chair of the working group.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbd5c759-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1684/c/3/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau>One representative of each of the following:</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydbd5c75a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1684/c/3/A/ii/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>The Army.</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydbd5c75b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1684/c/3/A/ii/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>The Navy.</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydbd5c75c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1684/c/3/A/ii/III" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">(III) </num><content>The Marine Corps.</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydbd5c75d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1684/c/3/A/ii/IV" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="IV">(IV) </num><content>The Air Force.</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd5c75e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1684/c/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbd5c75f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">List.</p></sidenote><inline class="smallCaps">Congressional notification</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 congressional defense committees a list of the members selected to serve on the working group pursuant to subparagraph (A).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd5c760-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1684/c/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing requirements</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd5c761-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1684/c/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Initial briefing</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the co-chairs of the working group shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbd5c762-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1684/c/4/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>any capabilities development documents developed by the working group that are either approved by, or in development for, the Joint Requirements Oversight Council; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbd5c763-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1684/c/4/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>any progress of the working group towards developing processes and procedures for tasking, collection, processing, exploitation, and dissemination of data collected by future moving target indication systems.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd5c764-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1684/c/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Biannual briefings</inline>.—</heading><content>Not less frequently than biannually following the initial briefing under subparagraph (A), the working group shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the status of any moving target indication programs under development by the Department of Defense as of the date of the briefing.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd5c765-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1684/c/4/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Sunset</inline>.—</heading><content>The requirement to provide briefings under this paragraph shall terminate on the date that is five years after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e75745" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1685" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1685">SEC. 1685. </num><heading>POSITIONING, NAVIGATION, AND TIMING.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbd5ee76-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Quarterly Briefings on Implementation of Military-code Compliant GPS Receivers</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd5ee77-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1685/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbd5ee78-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than February 1, 2024, and quarterly thereafter until the date specified in paragraph (2), the Co-Chairs of the Council on Oversight of the Department of Defense Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Enterprise, shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the status of the implementation of M-Code compliant GPS receivers through the Military GPS User Equipment program, including the status of increments 1 and 2 of such program and details regarding expected dates of M-Code compliance for all sea-, air, and land-based terminals across the platforms of each of the Armed Forces.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/620">137 STAT. 620</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd5ee79-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1685/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Termination date</inline>.—</heading><content>The date specified in this paragraph is the date on which the Secretary of Defense submits to the congressional defense committees certification that the increments 1 and 2 of the Military GPS User Equipment program have reached full operational capacity.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbd5ee7a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Treatment of Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Resiliency, Modifications, and Improvements Program</inline>.—</heading><content>The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment shall treat the Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Resiliency, Modifications, and Improvements program of the Air Force (Program Element 0604201F) as an acquisition category 1D program, and the authority to manage such program may not be delegated.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e75791" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1686" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1686">SEC. 1686. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbd5ee7b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Requirements.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbd5ee7c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2224">10 USC 2224 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>ACTIONS TO ADDRESS SERIOUS DEFICIENCIES IN ELECTRONIC PROTECTION OF SYSTEMS THAT OPERATE IN THE RADIO FREQUENCY SPECTRUM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbd6b1cd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1686/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—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd6b1ce-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1686/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>establish requirements for and assign sufficient priority to ensuring electronic protection of military sensor, navigation, and communications systems and subsystems against jamming, spoofing, and unintended interference from military systems of the United States and foreign adversaries; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd6b1cf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1686/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>provide management oversight and supervision of the military departments to ensure military systems that emit and receive radio frequencies are protected against threats and interference from United States and foreign adversary military systems operating in the same or adjacent radio frequencies.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbd6b1d0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1686/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbd6b1d1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Specific Required Actions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall require the military departments and combat support agencies to carry out the following activities:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd6b1d2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1686/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, develop and approve requirements, through the Joint Requirements Oversight Council as appropriate, for every radar, signals intelligence, navigation, and communications system and subsystem subject to the Global Force Management process to ensure such systems and subsystems are able to withstand threat-realistic levels of jamming, spoofing, and unintended interference, including self-generated interference.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd6b1d3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1686/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbd6b1d4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>Not less frequently than once every 4 years, test each system and subsystem described in paragraph (1) at a test range that permits threat-realistic electronic warfare attacks against the system or subsystem by a red team or simulated opposition force, with the first set of highest priority systems to be initially tested by not later than the end of fiscal year 2025.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd6b1d5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1686/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>With respect to each system and subsystem described in paragraph (1) that fails to meet electronic protection requirements during testing conducted under paragraph (2)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd6b1d6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1686/b/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>not later than 3 years after the initial failed test, retrofit the system or subsystem with electronic protection measures that can withstand threat-realistic jamming, spoofing, and unintended interference; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd6b1d7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1686/b/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>not later than 4 years after the initial failed test, retest such systems and subsystems.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd6b1d8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1686/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbd6b1d9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Survey.</p></sidenote>Survey, identify, and test available technology that can be practically and affordably retrofitted on the systems and subsystems described in paragraph (1) and which provides <page identifier="/us/stat/137/621">137 STAT. 621</page> robust protection against threat-realistic jamming, spoofing, and unintended interference.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd6b1da-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1686/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>Design and build electronic protection into ongoing and future development programs to withstand expected jamming and spoofing threats and unintended interference.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbd6b1db-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1686/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbd6b1dc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Process.</p></sidenote><inline class="smallCaps">Waiver</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense may establish a process for issuing waivers, on a case-by-case basis, for the testing requirement under paragraph (2) of subsection (b) and for the retrofit requirement under paragraph (3) of such subsection.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbd6b1dd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1686/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbd6b1de-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time periods.</p></sidenote><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Reports</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Concurrent with the submission of the budget of the President to Congress pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s1105/a">section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code</ref>, for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2030, the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation shall submit to the Electronic Warfare Executive Committee of the Department of Defense and the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a comprehensive annual report that—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd6b1df-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1686/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbd6b1e0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Summary.</p></sidenote><content>aggregates and summarizes information received from the military departments and combat support agencies for purposes of the preparation of the report; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd6b1e1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1686/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>includes a description of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd6b1e2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1686/d/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the activities carried out to implement the requirements of this section;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd6b1e3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1686/d/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the systems and subsystems subject to testing in the previous year and the results of such tests, including a description of the requirements for electronic protection established for the tested systems and subsystems; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd6b1e4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1686/d/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>each waiver issued in the previous year with respect to such requirements, together with a detailed rationale for the waiver and a plan for addressing any issues that formed the basis of the waiver request.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e75936" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1687">SEC. 1687. </num><heading>LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS FOR CERTAIN UNREPORTED PROGRAMS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbd72715-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/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</inline>.—</heading><content>None of the funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act may be obligated or expended in support of any activities involving unidentified anomalous phenomena protected under any form of special access or restricted access limitations unless the Secretary of Defense has provided the details of the activity to the appropriate congressional committees and congressional leadership, including for any activities described in a report released by the All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office in fiscal year 2024.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbd72716-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Limitation Regarding Independent Research and Development</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbd72717-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/s3373">50 USC 3373 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>Consistent with Department of Defense Instruction Number 3204.01 (dated August 20, 2014, incorporating change 2, dated July 9, 2020; relating to Department policy for oversight of independent research and development), independent research and development funding relating to unidentified anomalous phenomena shall not be allowable as indirect expenses for purposes of contracts covered by such instruction, unless such material and information is made available the appropriate congressional committees and congressional leadership.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbd72718-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/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">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd72719-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/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="ydbd7271a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/c/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the congressional defense committees; and<page identifier="/us/stat/137/622">137 STAT. 622</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd7271b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/c/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="ydbd7271c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/c/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>The term “<term>congressional leadership</term>” means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd7271d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/c/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the majority leader of the Senate;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd7271e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/c/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the minority leader of the Senate;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd7271f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/c/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</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd72720-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/c/2/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.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd72721-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/c/3" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The term “<term>unidentified anomalous phenomena</term>” has the meaning given such term in section 1683(n)of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s3373/n">50 U.S.C. 3373(n)</ref>), as amended by section 6802(a) of the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/263">Public Law 117–263</ref>).</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e76029" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1688" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1688">SEC. 1688. </num><heading>INDO-PACIFIC MISSILE STRATEGY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbd79c52-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1688/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="xdbd79c53-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><inline class="smallCaps">Strategy</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 strategy for ground-based theater-range conventional missiles in the Indo-Pacific region.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbd79c54-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1688/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 required by subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd79c55-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1688/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbd79c56-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote>An assessment of gaps in ground-based theater-range conventional missile capabilities in the area of responsibility of the United States Indo-Pacific Command.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd79c57-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1688/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbd79c58-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Requirements.</p></sidenote>An identification of military requirements for ground-based theater-range conventional missile systems, including range, propulsion, payload, launch platform, weapon effects, and other operationally relevant factors.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd79c59-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1688/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbd79c5a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote>An identification of prospective basing locations for ground-based theater-range conventional missiles in the area of responsibility of the United States Indo-Pacific Command and an assessment of steps required to receive host-nation permission for forward-basing of such weapon systems.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd79c5b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1688/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>A description of operational concepts for employment of such ground-based theater-range conventional missiles, including integration with other capabilities in the Western Pacific region.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd79c5c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1688/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>An identification of prospective allies, partners, and institutional mechanisms for co-production of new ground-based theater-range conventional missiles.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd79c5d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1688/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbd79c5e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote>An assessment of the cost, schedule, and feasibility of ground-based theater-range conventional missile programs, including any potential cost-sharing structures through existing institutional mechanisms.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd79c5f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1688/b/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>Any other matter the Secretary considers relevant.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbd79c60-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1688/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 strategy required by subsection (a) may be submitted in classified form, but shall include an unclassified summary.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbd79c61-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1688/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Ground-based Theater-range Conventional Missile</inline>.—</heading><content>The term <sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbd79c62-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Definition.</p></sidenote>“ground-based theater-range conventional missile” means a short-range, medium-range, or intermediate-range conventional mobile ground-launched cruise or hypersonic missile system with a range between 500 and 5,500 kilometers.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/623">137 STAT. 623</page></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e76132" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1689" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1689">SEC. 1689. </num><heading>STUDY ON THE FUTURE OF THE INTEGRATED TACTICAL WARNING ATTACK ASSESSMENT SYSTEM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbd81193-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1689/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="xdbd81194-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Contracts.</p></sidenote><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff shall enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and development center under which the center shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd81195-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1689/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>conduct a study on the future of the Integrated Tactical Warning Attack Assessment System; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd81196-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1689/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbd81197-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote><content>submit to the Chairman a report on the findings of the center with respect to the study conducted under paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbd81198-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1689/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 conducted pursuant to an agreement under subsection (a) shall cover the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd81199-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1689/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Future air and missile threats to the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd8119a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1689/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The integration of multi-domain sensor data and their ground systems with the existing architecture of the Integrated Tactical Warning Attack Assessment System.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd8119b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1689/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The effect of the integration described in paragraph (2) on the data reliability standards of the Integrated Tactical Warning Attack Assessment System.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd8119c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1689/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Future data visualization, conferencing, and decisionmaking capabilities of such system.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd8119d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1689/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>Such other matters as the Chairman considers relevant to the study.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbd8119e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1689/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 270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Chairman shall submit to the congressional defense committees—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd8119f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1689/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the report submitted to the Chairman under subsection (a)(2); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd811a0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1689/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbd811a1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbd811a2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbd811a3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote>the assessment of the Chairman with respect to the findings in such report and the recommendations of the Chairman with respect to modernizing the Integrated Tactical Warning Attack Assessment System.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e76224" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1690" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1690">SEC. 1690. </num><heading>RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS ON MULTIPOLAR DETERRENCE AND ESCALATION DYNAMICS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbd885d4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1690/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="xdbd885d5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbd885d6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Contracts.</p></sidenote><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 seek to enter into an agreement with a university affiliated research center with expertise in strategic deterrence to conduct research and analysis on multipolar deterrence and escalation dynamics.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbd885d7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1690/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 assessment of the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd885d8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1690/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Implications for strategic deterrence and allied assurance given the emergence of a second near-peer nuclear power.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd885d9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1690/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Potential alternative conventional, strategic, and nuclear force structures to optimize deterrence of two near-peer nuclear powers.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd885da-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1690/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The contribution made by countervailing nonstrategic capabilities to strategic deterrence.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd885db-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1690/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbd885dc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Russia.</p></sidenote><content>Escalation patterns arising from Russia’s Strategic Operations to Destroy Critically Important Targets operational concept and response options for the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd885dd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1690/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>Multilateral efforts that could contribute to multipolar strategic deterrence and escalation dynamics.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd885de-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1690/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>Capabilities and operations sufficient to assure European and Pacific allies.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbd885df-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1690/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report Required</inline>.—</heading><page identifier="/us/stat/137/624">137 STAT. 624</page> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd885e0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1690/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 March 1, 2025, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes the results of the research and analysis conducted under subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd885e1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVI/stE/s1690/c/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 under paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <num value="XVII">TITLE XVII—</num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbd885e2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Space Force Personnel Management Act.</p></sidenote><heading>SPACE FORCE PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1701. </designator> <label>Short title.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle A—</designator> <label>Space Force Military Personnel System Without Component</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1711. </designator> <label>Establishment of military personnel management system for the Space Force.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1712. </designator> <label>Composition of the Space Force without component.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1713. </designator> <label>Definitions for single personnel management system for the Space Force.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1714. </designator> <label>Basic policies relating to service in the Space Force.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1715. </designator> <label>Status and participation.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1716. </designator> <label>Officers.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1717. </designator> <label>Enlisted members.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1718. </designator> <label>Retention and separation generally.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1719. </designator> <label>Separation of officers for substandard performance of duty or for certain other reasons.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1719A. </designator> <label>Retirement.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle B—</designator> <label>Conforming Amendments Related to Space Force Military Personnel System</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1721. </designator> <label>Amendments to Department of the Air Force provisions of <ref href="/us/usc/t10">title 10, United States Code</ref>.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1722. </designator> <label>Amendments to subtitle A of <ref href="/us/usc/t10">title 10, United States Code</ref>.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1723. </designator> <label><ref href="/us/usc/t38">Title 38, United States Code</ref> (Veterans’ Benefits).</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle C—</designator> <label>Transition Provisions</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1731. </designator> <label>Transition period.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1732. </designator> <label>Change of duty status of members of the Space Force.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1733. </designator> <label>Transfer to the Space Force of members of the reserve components of the Air Force.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1734. </designator> <label>Placement of officers on the Space Force officer list.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1735. </designator> <label>Disestablishment of Regular Space Force.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1736. </designator> <label>End strength flexibility.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1737. </designator> <label>Promotion authority flexibility.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle D—</designator> <label>Other Amendments Related to the Space Force</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1741. </designator> <label><ref href="/us/usc/t10">Title 10, United States Code</ref>.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1742. </designator> <label>Other provisions of law.</label> </referenceItem></toc> <section id="d28342e76476" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/s1701" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1701">SEC. 1701. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbd8acf3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s101">10 USC 101 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>SHORT TITLE.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  This title may be cited as the “<shortTitle role="title">Space Force Personnel Management Act</shortTitle>”.</content></section> <subtitle id="d28342e76491" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stA" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Space Force Military Personnel System Without Component</heading> <section id="d28342e76496" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stA/s1711" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1711">SEC. 1711. </num><heading>ESTABLISHMENT OF MILITARY PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR THE SPACE FORCE.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdbd8fb14-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <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 subtitle:<page identifier="/us/stat/137/625">137 STAT. 625</page> <quotedContent><subtitle id="ydbd8fb15-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num class="fontsize14 bold" value="F">“Subtitle F—</num><heading class="fontsize14 bold"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbd8fb16-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">10 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbd8fb17-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 101, </p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbd8fb18-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 20001.</p></sidenote>Alternative Military Personnel Systems</heading><part id="ydbd8fb19-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658173"><num class="fontsize12 bold" value="I">“PART I—</num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbd8fb1a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">10 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbd8fb1b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 20001.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize12 bold">SPACE FORCE</heading></part> </subtitle> <chapter id="ydbd8fb1c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658174"><num class="fontsize10 bold" value="2001">“CHAPTER 2001—</num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbd8fb1d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">10 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbd8fb1e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 20001.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10 smallCaps"> SPACE FORCE PERSONNEL SYSTEM</heading><toc> <headingItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“Sec.</designator> <label/> </headingItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“20001. </designator> <label>Single military personnel management system.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“20002. </designator> <label>Members: duty status.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“20003. </designator> <label>Members: minimum service requirement as applied to Space Force.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydbd9222f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="20001">“§ 20001.</num><heading class="fontsize12"> <sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbd92230-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s20001">10 USC 20001</ref>.</p></sidenote>Single military personnel management system</heading><content class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  “Members of the Space Force shall be managed through a single military personnel management system, without <sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbd92231-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><?GPOvSpace 04?></p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbd92232-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s20001">10 USC 20001</ref>.<?GPOvSpace 12?></p></sidenote>component.”</content></section> </chapter> </quotedContent>.<quotedContent><toc> <headingItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658260"> <designator>“Chap. </designator> <label/> </headingItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658260"> <designator>“2001.  </designator> <label>Space Force Personnel System </label> <target leaderAlign="left" leaderChar="." style="-uslm-lc:I658252">20001</target> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658260"> <designator>“2003.  </designator> <label>Status and Participation</label> <target leaderAlign="left" leaderChar="." style="-uslm-lc:I658252">20101</target> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658260"> <designator>“2005.  </designator> <label>Officers</label> <target leaderAlign="left" leaderChar="." style="-uslm-lc:I658252">20201</target> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658260"> <designator>“2007.  </designator> <label>Enlisted Members. </label> <target leaderAlign="left" leaderChar="." style="-uslm-lc:I658252">20301</target> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658260"> <designator>“2009.  </designator> <label>Retention and Separation Generally </label> <target leaderAlign="left" leaderChar="." style="-uslm-lc:I658252">20401</target> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658260"> <designator>“2011.  </designator> <label>Separation of Officers for Substandard Performance of Duty or for Certain Other Reasons </label> <target leaderAlign="left" leaderChar="." style="-uslm-lc:I658252">20501</target> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658260"> <designator>“2013.  </designator> <label>Retirement</label> <target leaderAlign="left" leaderChar="." style="-uslm-lc:I658252">20601”.</target> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></section> <section id="d28342e76666" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stA/s1712" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1712">SEC. 1712. </num><heading>COMPOSITION OF THE SPACE FORCE WITHOUT COMPONENT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbd94943-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stA/s1712/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Composition of the Space Force</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9081/b">Section 9081(b) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd94944-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stA/s1712/a/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="ydbd94945-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stA/s1712/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraphs (2) and (3) as paragraphs (1) and (2), respectively; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd94946-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stA/s1712/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>in paragraph (1), as so redesignated, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, including</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>emergency</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbd97057-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stA/s1712/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="xdbd97058-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9081">10 USC 9081 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date of the certification by the Secretary of the Air Force under section 1745.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e76727" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stA/s1713" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1713">SEC. 1713. </num><heading>DEFINITIONS FOR SINGLE PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR THE SPACE FORCE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbd99769-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stA/s1713/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Space Force Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s101">Section 101 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd9be7a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stA/s1713/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 (e), (f), and (g) as subsections (f), (g), and (h), respectively; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd9be7b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stA/s1713/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 (d) the following new subsection (e):<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbd9e58c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Space Force</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The following definitions relating to members of the Space Force apply in this title:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd9e58d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>The term ‘<term>space force active status</term>’ means the status of a member of the Space Force who is not in a space force inactive status and is not retired.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd9e58e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>The term ‘<term>space force inactive status</term>’ means the status of a member of the Space Force who is designated by the Secretary of the Air Force, under regulations prescribed by the Secretary, as being in a space force inactive status.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd9e58f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau>The term ‘<term>space force retired status</term>’ means the status of a member of the Space Force who—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd9e590-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>is receiving retired pay ; or<page identifier="/us/stat/137/626">137 STAT. 626</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd9e591-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>but for being under the eligibility age applicable under section 12731 of this title, would be eligible for retired pay under chapter 1223 of this title.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd9e592-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><chapeau>The term ‘<term>sustained duty</term>’ means full-time duty by a member of the Space Force ordered to such duty by an authority designated by the Secretary of the Air Force—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd9e593-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>in the case of an officer—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbd9e594-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>to fulfill the terms of an active-duty service commitment incurred by the officer under any provision of law; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbd9e595-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>with the consent of the officer; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd9e596-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>in the case of an enlisted member, with the consent of the enlisted member as specified in the terms of the member’s enlistment or reenlistment agreement.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbd9e597-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stA/s1713/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Amendments to Existing Duty Status Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (d) of such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd9e598-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stA/s1713/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>, including sustained duty in the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>United States</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbd9e599-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stA/s1713/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in paragraph (7), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, or a member of the Space Force,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>Reserves</quotedText>” in subparagraphs (A) and (B).</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e76860" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stA/s1714" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1714">SEC. 1714. </num><heading>BASIC POLICIES RELATING TO SERVICE IN THE SPACE FORCE.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdbda0caa-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch2001">Chapter 2001 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as added by section 1711, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new sections:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydbda33bb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="20002">“§ 20002.</num><heading class="fontsize12"> <sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbda33bc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s20002">10 USC 20002</ref>.</p></sidenote>Members: duty status</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdbda33bd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  “Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Air Force, each member of the Space Force shall be placed in one of the following duty statuses:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbda33be-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>Space Force active status.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbda33bf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>Space Force inactive status.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbda33c0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>Space Force retired status.</content></paragraph> </section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydbda33c1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="20003">“§ 20003.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbda33c2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s20003">10 USC 20003</ref>.</p></sidenote> Members: minimum service requirement as applied to Space Force</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbda33c3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Inapplicability of Active/reserve Service Distinction</inline>.—</heading><content>In applying section 651 of this title to a person who becomes a member of the Space Force, the provisions of the second sentence of subsection (a) and of subsection (b) of that section (relating to service in a reserve component) are inapplicable.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbda33c4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Treatment Upon Transfer Out of Space Force</inline>.—</heading><content>A member of the Space Force who transfers to one of the other armed forces before completing the service required by subsection (a) of section 651 of this title shall upon such transfer be subject to section 651 of this title in the same manner as if such member had initially entered the armed force to which the member transfers.”</content></subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></section> <section id="d28342e76938" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stA/s1715" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1715">SEC. 1715. </num><heading>STATUS AND PARTICIPATION.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdbdb1e25-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Subtitle F of <ref href="/us/usc/t10">title 10, United States Code</ref>, as added by section 1711, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new chapter:<quotedContent><chapter id="ydbdca4c6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658174"><num class="fontsize10 bold" value="2003">“CHAPTER 2003—</num><heading class="fontsize10 smallCaps"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbdccbd7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">10 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbdccbd8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 20101.</p></sidenote>STATUS AND PARTICIPATION</heading><toc> <headingItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“Sec.</designator> <label/> </headingItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“20101. </designator> <label>Members in Space Force active status: amount of annual training or active duty service required.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/627">137 STAT. 627</page></label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“20102. </designator> <label>Individual ready guardians: designation; mobilization category.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“20103. </designator> <label>Members not on sustained duty: agreements concerning conditions of service.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“20104. </designator> <label>Orders to active duty: with consent of member.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“20105. </designator> <label>Sustained duty.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“20106. </designator> <label>Orders to active duty: without consent of member.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“20107. </designator> <label>Transfer to inactive status: initial service obligation not complete.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“20108. </designator> <label>Members of Space Force: credit for service for purposes of laws providing pay and benefits for members, dependents, and survivors.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“20109. </designator> <label>Policy for order to active duty based upon determination by Congress.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydbdccbd9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="20101">“§ 20101.</num><heading class="fontsize12"> <sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbdccbda-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time periods.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbdccbdb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10">10 USC </ref></p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbdccbdc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 20101,</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbdccbdd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">20101.</p></sidenote>Members in Space Force active status: amount of annual training or active duty service required</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdbdccbde-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  “Except as specifically provided in regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense, a member of the Space Force in a space force active status who is not serving on sustained duty shall be required to—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbdccbdf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>participate in at least 48 scheduled drills or training periods during each year and serve on active duty for not less than 14 days (exclusive of travel time) during each year; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbdccbe0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>serve on active duty for training for not more than 30 days during each year.</content></paragraph> </section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydbdccbe1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="20102">“§ 20102.</num><heading class="fontsize12"> <sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbdccbe2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10">10 USC </ref></p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbdccbe3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 20101,</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbdccbe4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">20102. </p></sidenote>Individual ready guardians: designation; mobilization category</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbdccbe5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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>Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of the Air Force may designate a member of the Space Force in a space force active status as an Individual Ready Guardian.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbdccbe6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Mobilization Category</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbdccbe7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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>Among members of the Space Force designated as Individual Ready Guardians, there is a category of members (referred to as a ‘mobilization category’) who, as designated by the Secretary of the Air Force, are subject to being ordered to active duty without their consent in accordance with section 20106(a) of this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbdccbe8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitations on placement in mobilization category</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A member designated as an Individual Ready Guardian may not be placed in the mobilization category referred to in paragraph (1) unless—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbdccbe9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the member volunteers to be placed in that mobilization category; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbdccbea-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>the member is selected by the Secretary of the Air Force, based upon the needs of the Space Force and the grade and military skills of that member.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbdccbeb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbdccbec-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on time in mobilization category</inline>.—</heading><content>A member of the Space Force in a space force active status may not remain designated an Individual Ready Guardian in such mobilization category after the end of the 24-month period beginning on the date of the separation of the member from active service.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbdccbed-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Designation of grades and military skills or specialties</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Air Force shall designate the grades and military skills or specialties of members to be eligible for placement in such mobilization category.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbdccbee-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Benefits</inline>.—</heading><content>A member in such mobilization category shall be eligible for benefits (other than pay and training) on the same basis as are available to members of the Individual <page identifier="/us/stat/137/628">137 STAT. 628</page> Ready Reserve who are in the special mobilization category under section 10144(b) of this title, as determined by the Secretary of Defense.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydbdccbef-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="20103">“§ 20103.</num><heading class="fontsize12"> <sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbdccbf0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Contracts.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbdccbf1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10">10 USC </ref></p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbdccbf2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 20101,</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbdccbf3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">20103.</p></sidenote>Members not on sustained duty: agreements concerning conditions of service</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbdccbf4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Agreements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of the Air Force may enter into a written agreement with a member of the Space Force not on sustained duty—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbdccbf5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>requiring the member to serve on active duty for a definite period of time;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbdccbf6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>specifying the conditions of the member’s service on active duty; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbdccbf7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>for a member serving in a space force inactive status, specifying the conditions for the member’s continued service as well as order to active duty with and without the consent of the member.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbdccbf8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conditions of Service</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>An agreement under subsection (a) shall specify the conditions of service.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbdccbf9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Regulations.</p></sidenote> The Secretary of the Air Force shall prescribe regulations establishing—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbdccbfa-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>what conditions of service may be specified in the agreement;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbdccbfb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>the obligations of the parties; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbdccbfc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>the consequences of failure to comply with the terms of the agreement.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbdccbfd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority for Retention on Active Duty During War or National Emergency</inline>.—</heading><content>If the period of service on active duty of a member under an agreement under subsection (a) expires during a war or during a national emergency declared by Congress or the President, the member concerned may be kept on active duty, without the consent of the member, as otherwise prescribed by law.</content></subsection> </section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydbdccbfe-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="20104">“§ 20104.</num><heading class="fontsize12"> <sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbdccbff-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10">10 USC </ref></p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbdccc00-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 20101,</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbdccc01-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">20104.</p></sidenote>Orders to active duty: with consent of member</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbdccc02-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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>A member of the Space Force who is serving in a space force active status and is not on sustained duty, or who is serving in a space force inactive status, may, with the consent of the member, be ordered to active duty, or retained on active duty, under the following sections of chapter 1209 of this title in the same manner as applies to a member of a reserve component ordered to active duty, or retained on active duty, under that section with the consent of the member:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbdccc03-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>Section 12301(d), relating to orders to active duty at any time with the consent of the member.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbdccc04-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>Section 12301(h), relating to orders to active duty in connection with medical or health care matters.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbdccc05-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>Section 12322, relating to active duty for health care.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbdccc06-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>Section 12323, relating to active duty pending line of duty determination required for response to sexual assault.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbdccc07-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Applicable Provisions of Law</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The following sections of chapter 1209 of this title pertaining to a member of a reserve component ordered to active duty with the consent of the member apply to a member of the Space Force who is ordered to active duty under this section in the same manner as to such a reserve component member:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbdccc08-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>Section 12308, relating to retention after becoming qualified for retired pay.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/629">137 STAT. 629</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbdccc09-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>Section 12309, relating to use of Reserve officers in expansion of armed forces.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbdccc0a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>Section 12313, relating to release of reserve members from active duty.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbdccc0b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>Section 12314, relating to kinds of duty.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbdcf31c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>Section 12315, relating to duty with or without pay.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbdcf31d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><content>Section 12316, relating to payment of certain Reserves while on duty.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbdcf31e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">“(7) </num><content>Section 12318, relating to duties and funding of reserve members on active duty.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbdcf31f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">“(8) </num><content>Section 12320, relating to grade in which ordered to active duty.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbdcf320-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">“(9) </num><content>Section 12321, relating to a limitation on number of reserve members assigned to Reserve Officer Training Corps units.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydbdcf321-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="20105">“§ 20105.</num><heading class="fontsize12"> <sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbdcf322-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10">10 USC </ref></p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbdcf323-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 20101,</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbdcf324-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">20105.</p></sidenote>Sustained duty</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbdcf325-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Enlisted Members</inline>.—</heading><content>An authority designated by the Secretary of the Air Force may order an enlisted member of the Space Force in a space force active status to sustained duty, or retain an enlisted member on sustained duty, with the consent of that member, as specified in the terms of the member’s enlistment or reenlistment agreement.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbdcf326-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Officers</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbdcf327-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>An authority designated by the Secretary of the Air Force may order a Space Force officer in a space force active status to sustained duty—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbdcf328-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>with the consent of the officer; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbdcf329-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>to fulfill the terms of an active-duty service commitment incurred by the officer under any provision of law.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbdcf32a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>An officer ordered to sustained duty under paragraph (1) may not be released from sustained duty without the officer’s consent except as provided in chapter 2009 or 2011 of this title.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydbdcf32b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="20106">“§ 20106.</num><heading class="fontsize12"> <sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbdcf32c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Applicability.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbdcf32d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10">10 USC </ref></p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbdcf32e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 20101,</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbdcf32f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">20106.</p></sidenote>Orders to active duty: without consent of member</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbdcf330-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Members in a Space Force Active Status</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbdcf331-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>A member of the Space Force in a space force active status who is not on sustained duty, may, without the consent of the member, be ordered to active duty or inactive duty in the same manner as a member of a reserve component ordered to active duty or inactive duty under the provisions of chapter 1209 of this title and any other provision of law authorizing the order to active duty of a member of a reserve component in an active status without the consent of the member.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbdcf332-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>The provisions of chapter 1209 of this title, or other applicable provisions of law, pertaining to a member of the Ready Reserve when ordered to active duty shall apply to a member of the Space Force who is in a space force active status when ordered to active duty under paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbdcf333-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>The provisions of section 12304 of this title pertaining to members in the Individual Ready Reserve mobilization category shall apply to a member of the Space Force who is designated an Individual Ready Guardian when ordered to <page identifier="/us/stat/137/630">137 STAT. 630</page> active duty who meets the provisions of section 20102(b) of this title.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbdcf334-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Members in a Space Force Inactive Status</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbdcf335-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>A member of the Space Force in a space force inactive status may be ordered to active duty under—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbdcf336-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the provisions of chapter 1209 of this title;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbdcf337-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>any other provision of law authorizing the order to active duty of a member of a reserve component in an inactive status; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbdcf338-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>the terms of any agreement entered into by the member under section 20103 of this title.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbdcf339-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>The provisions of chapter 1209 of this title, or other applicable provisions of law, pertaining to the Standby Reserve shall apply to a member of the Space Force who is in a space force inactive service when ordered to active duty.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbdcf33a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Members in a Space Force Retired Status</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbdcf33b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>Chapters 39 and 1209 of this title include provisions authorizing the order to active duty of a member of the Space Force in a space force retired status.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbdcf33c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>The provisions of sections 688, 688a, and 12407 of this title pertaining to a retired member or a member of the Retired Reserve shall apply to a member of the Space Force in a space force retired status when ordered to active duty.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbdcf33d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>The provisions of section 689 of this title pertaining to a retired member ordered to active duty shall apply to a member of the Space Force in a space force retired status who is ordered to active duty.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbdcf33e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Other Applicable Provisions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The following provisions of chapter 1209 of this title pertaining shall apply to a member of the Space Force ordered to active duty in the same manner as to a Reserve or member of the Retired Reserve ordered to active duty:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbdcf33f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>Section 12305, relating to the authority of the President to suspend certain laws relating to promotion, retirement, and separation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbdcf340-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>Section 12308, relating to retention after becoming qualified for retired pay.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbdcf341-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>Section 12313, relating to release from active duty.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbdcf342-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>Section 12314, relating to kinds of duty.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbdcf343-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>Section 12315, relating to duty with or without pay.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbdcf344-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><content>Section 12316, relating to payment of certain Reserves while on duty.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbdcf345-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">“(7) </num><content>Section 12317, relating to theological students; limitations.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbdcf346-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">“(8) </num><content>Section 12320, relating to grade in which ordered to active duty.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydbdcf347-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="20107">“§ 20107.</num><heading class="fontsize12"> <sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbdcf348-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10">10 USC </ref></p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbdcf349-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 20101,</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbdcf34a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">20107.</p></sidenote>Transfer to inactive status: initial service obligation not complete</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbdcf34b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">General Rule</inline>.—</heading><content>A member of the Space Force who has not completed the required minimum service obligation referred to in section 20003 of this title shall, if terminating space force active status, be transferred to a space force inactive status and, unless otherwise designated an Individual Ready Guardian under section 20102 of this title, shall remain subject to order to active duty without the member’s consent under section 20106 of this title.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/631">137 STAT. 631</page></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbdcf34c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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>Subsection (a) does not apply to a member who is separated from the Space Force by the Secretary of the Air Force under section 20503 of this title.</content></subsection> </section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydbdcf34d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="20108">“§ 20108.</num><heading class="fontsize12"> <sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbdcf34e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10">10 USC </ref></p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbdcf34f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 20101,</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbdcf350-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">20108.</p></sidenote>Members of Space Force: credit for service for purposes of laws providing pay and benefits for members, dependents, and survivors</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdbdcf351-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  “For the purposes of laws providing pay and benefits for members of the armed forces and their dependents and beneficiaries:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbdcf352-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>Military training, duty, or other service performed by a member of the Space Force in a space force active status not on sustained duty shall be considered military training, duty, or other service, as the case may be, as a member of a reserve component.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbdcf353-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>Sustained duty performed by a member of the Space Force under section 20105 of this title shall be considered active duty as a member of a regular component.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbdcf354-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>Active duty performed by a member of the Space Force in a space force active status not on sustained duty shall be considered active duty as a member of a reserve component.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbdcf355-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>Inactive-duty training performed by a member of the Space Force shall be considered inactive-duty training as a member of a reserve component.</content></paragraph> </section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydbdcf356-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="20109">“§ 20109.</num><heading class="fontsize12"> <sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbdcf357-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10">10 USC </ref></p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbdcf358-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 20101,</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbdcf359-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">20109.</p></sidenote>Policy for order to active duty based upon determination by Congress</heading><content class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  “Whenever Congress determines that more units and organizations capable of conducting space operations are needed for the national security than are available among those units comprised of members of the Space Force serving on active duty, members of the Space Force not serving on active duty shall be ordered to active duty and retained as long as so needed.”</content></section> </chapter> </quotedContent>.</content></section> <section id="d28342e77623" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stA/s1716" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1716">SEC. 1716. </num><heading>OFFICERS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe1602a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stA/s1716/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Original Appointments</inline>.—</heading><content>Subtitle F of <ref href="/us/usc/t10">title 10, United States Code</ref>, as amended by section 1715, <sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe1602b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">10 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe1602c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 20201.</p></sidenote>is further amended by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new chapter:<quotedContent><chapter id="ydbe2237d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658174"><num class="fontsize10 bold" value="2005">“CHAPTER 2005—</num><heading class="fontsize10 smallCaps"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe2237e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">10 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe2237f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 20201.</p></sidenote>OFFICERS</heading><subchapter id="ydbe22380-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658174"><num class="fontsize10 smallCaps" value="I">“SUBCHAPTER I—</num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe22381-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">10 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe22382-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 20201.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10 smallCaps">ORIGINAL APPOINTMENTS</heading><section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydbe22383-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="20201">“§ 20201.</num><heading class="fontsize12"> <sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe22384-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determinations.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe22385-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">10 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe22386-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 20201,</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe22387-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">20201.</p></sidenote>Original appointments: how made</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe22388-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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 provisions of section 531 of this title shall apply to original appointments of commissioned officers in the Space Force.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe22389-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Grade Upon Appointment</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="ydbe2238a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The grade of a person receiving an appointment under this section who at the time of appointment is credited with service under section 20203 of this title shall be determined under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Defense based upon the amount of service credited.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe2238b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>The grade of a person receiving an appointment under this section who at the time of the appointment is a commissioned officer of a reserve component shall be determined under section 20203(e) of this title.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/632">137 STAT. 632</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydbe2238c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="20202">“§ 20202.</num><heading class="fontsize12"> <sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe2238d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determinations.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe2238e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">10 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe2238f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 20201,</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe22390-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">20202.</p></sidenote>Original appointments: qualifications</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe22391-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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>An original appointment as a commissioned officer in the Space Force may be given only to a person who—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe22392-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>is a citizen of the United States;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe22393-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>is at least 18 years of age; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe22394-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>has such other physical, mental, moral, professional, and age qualifications as the Secretary of the Air Force may prescribe by regulation.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe22395-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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>A person who is otherwise qualified, but who has a physical condition that the Secretary of the Air Force determines will not interfere with the performance of the duties to which that person may be assigned, may be appointed as an officer in the Space Force.</content></subsection> </section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydbe22396-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="20203">“§ 20203.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe22397-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">10 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe22398-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 20201,</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe22399-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">20203.</p></sidenote> Original appointments: service credit</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe2239a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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="xdbe2239b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Applicability.</p></sidenote><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The provisions of section 533 of this title shall apply to the crediting of prior active commissioned service for original appointments of commissioned officers.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe2239c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Credit for Prior Service</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="ydbe2239d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>For the purpose of determining the grade and rank within grade of a person receiving an original appointment in a commissioned grade in the Space Force, such person shall be credited at the time of such appointment with any commissioned service (other than service as a commissioned warrant officer) that the person performed before such appointment—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe2239e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>as a Space Force officer on active duty or in a space force active status; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe2239f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>as a regular officer, or as a reserve officer in an active status, in any uniformed service.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe223a0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe223a1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Applicability.</p></sidenote><content>The regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense under section 533 of this title shall apply to the Space Force to authorize the Secretary of the Air Force to limit the amount of prior active commissioned service with which a person receiving an original appointment may be credited under paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe223a2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Credit for Education, Training, and Experience</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="ydbe223a3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Air Force, the Secretary shall credit a person who is receiving an original appointment in a commissioned grade in the Space Force and who has advanced education, training, or special experience with constructive service for such education, training, or experience in a particular officer career field as designated by the Secretary of the Air Force, if such education, training, or experience is directly related to the operational needs of the Space Force.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe223a4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2)</num><subparagraph class="inline" id="ydbe223a5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>The Secretary may credit a person with constructive service under this subsection for each instance of relevant advanced education or training or special experience regardless of whether two or more such instances are concurrent.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe223a6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>The Secretary may not credit more than 20 persons with an amount of constructive credit under this paragraph in any year.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe223a7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>The amount of constructive service credited an officer under this subsection may not exceed the amount required in order for the officer to be eligible for an original appointment in the grade of colonel.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe223a8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>Constructive service credited an officer under this subsection is in addition to any service credited that officer under <page identifier="/us/stat/137/633">137 STAT. 633</page> subsection (a) and shall be credited at the time of the original appointment of the officer.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe223a9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe223aa-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote>Not later than December 1 of each year, the Secretary of the Air Force shall submit a report to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives regarding the amount of constructive service credited under this subsection during the preceding calendar year.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe223ab-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe223ac-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determinations.</p></sidenote><inline class="smallCaps">Authorized Use of Constructive Credit</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Constructive service credited an officer under subsection (b) shall be used only for determining the officer’s—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe223ad-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>initial grade;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe223ae-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>rank in grade; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe223af-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>service in grade for promotion eligibility.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe223b0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exclusion for Graduates of the Service Academies</inline>.—</heading><content>A graduate of a Service Academy (as such term is defined in section 347 of this title) is not entitled to service credit under this section for service performed, or education, training, or experience obtained, before graduation from such Service Academy.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe223b1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reserve Officers</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A reserve officer (other than a warrant officer) who receives an original appointment as an officer in the Space Force shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe223b2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>in the case of an officer on the active-duty list of an armed force immediately before that appointment, be appointed in the same grade and with the same date of rank as the grade and date of rank held by the officer on the active-duty list immediately before the appointment; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe223b3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>in the case of an officer not on the active-duty list immediately before that appointment, be appointed in the same grade and with the same date of rank as the grade and date of rank which the officer would have held had the officer been serving on the active-duty list on the date of the appointment.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe223b4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">“(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Continuity of Existing Delegation of Presidential Appointment Functions</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe223b5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Applicability.</p></sidenote>Except as otherwise provided by the President by Executive order, the provisions of Executive Order 13384 (<ref href="/us/usc/t10/s531">10 U.S.C. 531 note</ref>) relating to the functions of the President under section 531(a) of this title shall apply in the same manner to functions of the President under section 20201 of this title.”</content></subsection> </section> </subchapter> </chapter> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe223b6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stA/s1716/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendments Relating to Original Appointments</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe223b7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stA/s1716/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">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s101">Section 101 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> in subsection (b)(10) by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> before the period at the end the following: “<quotedText>and, with respect to the appointment of a member of the armed forces in the Space Force, refers to that member’s most recent appointment in the Space Force that is neither a promotion nor a demotion</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe223b8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stA/s1716/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">Original appointments of commissioned officers</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 531 of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Regular</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>Space Force</quotedText>” each place it appears.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe223b9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stA/s1716/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">Qualifications for original appointment as a commissioned officer</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 532(a) of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Regular Marine Corps, or Regular Space Force</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or Regular Marine Corps</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe223ba-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stA/s1716/b/4" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Service credit upon original appointment as a commissioned officer</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 533 of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Regular</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>Space Force</quotedText>” each place it appears.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/634">137 STAT. 634</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe24acb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stA/s1716/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Selection Boards and Promotions</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch205">Chapter 205 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as added by subsection (a),<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe24acc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">10 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe24acd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 20201,</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe24ace-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 20211,</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe24acf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 20231,</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe24ad0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 20251,</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe24ad1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 20261.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subchapters:<quotedContent><subchapter id="ydbe7ef22-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658174"><num class="fontsize10 smallCaps" value="II">“SUBCHAPTER II—</num><heading class="fontsize10 smallCaps"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe7ef23-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">10 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe7ef24-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 20211.</p></sidenote>SELECTION BOARDS</heading><section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydbe7ef25-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="20211">“§ 20211.</num><heading class="fontsize12"> <sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe7ef26-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10">10 USC </ref></p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe7ef27-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 20211,</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe7ef28-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">20211.</p></sidenote>Convening of selection boards</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe7ef29-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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>Whenever the needs of the service require, the Secretary of the Air Force shall convene selection boards to recommend for promotion to the next higher permanent grade officers of the Space Force in each permanent grade from first lieutenant through brigadier general.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe7ef2a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exception for Officers in Grade of First Lieutenant</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (a) does not require the convening of a selection board in the case of Space Force officers in the permanent grade of first lieutenant when the Secretary of the Air Force recommends for promotion to the grade of captain under section 20238(a)(4)(A) of this title all such officers whom the Secretary finds to be fully qualified for promotion.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe7ef2b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Selection Boards for Early Retirement or Discharge</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Air Force may convene selection boards to recommend officers for early retirement under section 20404(a) of this title or for discharge under section 20404(b) of this title.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe7ef2c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations</inline>.—</heading><content>The convening of selection boards under subsection (a) shall be under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Defense.</content></subsection> </section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydbe7ef2d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="20212">“§ 20212.</num><heading class="fontsize12"> <sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe7ef2e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">10 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe7ef2f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 20211, </p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe7ef30-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">20212.</p></sidenote>Composition of selection boards</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe7ef31-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appointment and Composition of Boards</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe7ef32-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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>Members of a selection board shall be appointed by the Secretary of Air Force in accordance with this section. A selection board shall consist of five or more officers of the Space Force. Each member of a selection board must be serving in a grade higher than the grade of the officers under consideration by the board, except that no member of a board may be serving in a grade below major. The members of a selection board shall include at least one member serving on sustained duty and at least one member in a space force active status who is not serving on sustained duty. The ratio of the members of a selection board serving on sustained duty to members serving in a space force active status not on sustained duty shall, to the extent practicable, reflect the ratio of officers serving in each of those statuses who are being considered for promotion by the board. The members of a selection board shall represent the diverse population of the Space Force to the extent practicable.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe7ef33-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Representation from competitive categories</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="inline" id="ydbe7ef34-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Except as provided in subparagraph (B), a selection board shall include at least one officer from each competitive category of officers to be considered by the board.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydbe7ef35-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>A selection board need not include an officer from a competitive category when there are no officers of that competitive category on the Space Force officer list in a grade higher than the grade of the officers to be considered by the board and eligible to serve on the board.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/635">137 STAT. 635</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe7ef36-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Retired officers</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If qualified officers on the Space Force officer list are not available in sufficient number to comprise a selection board, the Secretary of the Air Force shall complete the membership of the board by appointing as members of the board—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe7ef37-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>Space Force officers who hold a grade higher than the grade of the officers under consideration by the board and who are retired officers; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe7ef38-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe7ef39-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote>if sufficient Space Force officers are not available pursuant to subparagraph (A), Air Force officers who hold a grade higher than the grade of the officers under consideration by the board and who are retired officers, but only if the Air Force officer to be appointed to the board has served in the Space Force or in a space-related career field of the Air Force for sufficient time such that the Secretary of the Air Force determines that the retired Air Force officer has adequate knowledge concerning the standards of performance and conduct required of an officer of the Space Force.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe7ef3a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exclusion of retired general officers on active duty to serve on a board from numeric general officer active-duty limitations</inline>.—</heading><content>A retired general officer who is on active duty for the purpose of serving on a selection board shall not, while so serving, be counted against any limitation on the number of general and flag officers who may be on active duty.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe7ef3b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Membership on Consecutive Boards</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe7ef3c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">General rule</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in paragraph (2), no officer may be a member of two successive selection boards convened under section 20211 of this title for the consideration of officers of the same competitive category and grade.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe7ef3d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exception for general officer boards</inline>.—</heading><content>Paragraph (1) does not apply with respect to selection boards convened under section 20211 of this title for the consideration of officers in the grade of colonel or brigadier general.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe7ef3e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe7ef3f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Designation.</p></sidenote><inline class="smallCaps">Joint Qualified Officers</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="ydbe7ef40-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Each selection board convened under section 20211 of this title that will consider an officer described in paragraph (2) shall include at least one officer designated by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff who is a joint qualified officer.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe7ef41-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe7ef42-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Applicability.</p></sidenote><chapeau>Paragraph (1) applies with respect to an officer who—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe7ef43-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>is serving on, or has served on, the Joint Staff; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe7ef44-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>is a joint qualified officer.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe7ef45-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe7ef46-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Waiver authority.</p></sidenote>The Secretary of Defense may waive the requirement in paragraph (1) for any selection board of the Space Force.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydbe7ef47-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="20213">“§ 20213.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe7ef48-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10">10 USC </ref></p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe7ef49-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 20211,</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe7ef4a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">20213.</p></sidenote> Notice of convening of selection boards</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe7ef4b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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="xdbe7ef4c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><inline class="smallCaps">Notice to Eligible Officers</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>At least 30 days before a selection board is convened under section 20211 of this title to recommend officers in a grade for promotion to the next higher grade, the Secretary of the Air Force shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe7ef4d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>notify in writing the officers eligible for consideration for promotion of the date on which the board is to convene and the name and date of rank of the junior officer, and of the senior officer, in the promotion zone as of the date of the notification; or<page identifier="/us/stat/137/636">137 STAT. 636</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe7ef4e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>issue a general written notice to the Space Force regarding the convening of the board which shall include the convening date of the board and the name and date of rank of the junior officer, and of the senior officer, in the promotion zone as of the date of the notification.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe7ef4f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe7ef50-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Communication From Officers</inline>.—</heading><content>An officer eligible for consideration by a selection board convened under section 20211 of this title (other than an officer who has been excluded under section 20231(d) of this title from consideration by the board) may send a written communication to the board, to arrive not later than 10 calendar days before the date on which the board convenes, calling attention to any matter concerning the officer that the officer considers important to the officer’s case. The selection board shall give consideration to any timely communication under this subsection.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe7ef51-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notice of Intent of Certain Officers To Serve on or Off Active Duty</inline>.—</heading><content>An officer on the Space Force officer list in the grade of colonel or brigadier general who receives a notice under subsection (a) shall inform the Secretary of the officer’s preference to serve either on or off sustained duty if promoted to the grade of brigadier general or major general, respectively.</content></subsection> </section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydbe81662-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="20214">“§ 20214.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe81663-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Applicability.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe81664-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">10 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe81665-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 20211,</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe81666-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">20214.</p></sidenote> Information furnished to selection boards</heading><content class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  “The provisions of section 615 of this title shall apply to information furnished to selection boards.</content></section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydbe81667-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="20215">“§ 20215.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe81668-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">10 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe81669-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 20211,</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe8166a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">20215.</p></sidenote> Recommendations for promotion by selection boards</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe8166b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Board to Recommend Officers Best Qualified for Promotion</inline>.—</heading><content>A selection board convened under section 20211 of this title shall recommend for promotion to the next higher grade those officers considered by the board whom the board, giving due consideration to the needs of the Space Force for officers with particular skills (as noted in the guidelines or information furnished the board under section 615(b) of this title), considers best qualified for promotion within each competitive category considered by the board.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe8166c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Number to Be Recommended</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Air Force shall establish the number of officers such a selection board may recommend for promotion from among officers being considered.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe8166d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Board Procedures for Recommendations; Limitations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A selection board convened under section 20211 of this title may not recommend an officer for promotion unless—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe8166e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>the officer receives the recommendation of a majority of the members of the board;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe8166f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>a majority of the members of the board finds that the officer is fully qualified for promotion; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe81670-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>a majority of the members of the board, after consideration by all members of the board of any adverse information about the officer that is provided to the board under section 615 of this title, finds that the officer is among the officers best qualified for promotion to meet the needs of the Space Force consistent with the requirement of exemplary conduct set forth in section 9233 of this title.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe81671-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Promotions Under Other Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as otherwise provided by law, a Space Force officer may <page identifier="/us/stat/137/637">137 STAT. 637</page> not be promoted to a higher grade under this chapter unless the officer is considered and recommended for promotion to that grade by a selection board convened under this chapter or, in the case of an officer transferring into the Space Force from another armed force, chapter 36 or chapter 1403 of this title.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe81672-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Disclosure of Board Recommendations</inline>.—</heading><content>The recommendations of a selection board may be disclosed only in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense. Those recommendations may not be disclosed to a person not a member of the board (or a member of the administrative staff designated by the Secretary of the Air Force to assist the board) until the written report of the recommendations of the board, required by section 617 of this title, is signed by each member of the board.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe81673-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">“(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition on Attempting to Influence Members of a Board</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of the Air Force, and an officer or other official exercising authority over any member of a selection board, may not—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe81674-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>censure, reprimand, or admonish the selection board or any member of the board with respect to the recommendations of the board or the exercise of any lawful function within the authorized discretion of the board; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe81675-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>attempt to coerce or, by any unauthorized means, influence any action of a selection board or any member of a selection board in the formulation of the board’s recommendations.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe81676-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">“(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Higher Placement on Promotion List of Officer of Particular Merit</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="ydbe81677-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>In selecting the officers to be recommended for promotion, a selection board shall, when authorized by the Secretary of the Air Force, recommend officers of particular merit, pursuant to guidelines and procedures prescribed by the Secretary, from among those officers selected for promotion, to be placed higher on the promotion list established by the Secretary under section 624(a)(1) of this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe81678-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>An officer may be recommended to be placed higher on a promotion list under paragraph (1) only if the officer receives the recommendation of at least a majority of the members of the board, unless the Secretary of the Air Force establishes an alternative requirement. Any such alternative requirement shall be furnished to the board as part of the guidelines furnished to the board under section 615 of this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe81679-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>For the officers recommended to be placed higher on a promotion list under paragraph (1), the board shall recommend, pursuant to guidelines and procedures prescribed by the Secretary, the order in which those officers should be placed on the list.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydbe8167a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="20216">“§ 20216.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe8167b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">10 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe8167c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 20211,</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe8167d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">20216.</p></sidenote> Reports of selection boards</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe8167e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe8167f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">List.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe81680-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe81681-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe81682-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Certification.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each selection board convened under section 20211 of this title shall submit to the Secretary of the Air Force a written report, signed by each member of the board, containing a list of the names of the officers it recommends for promotion and certifying—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe81683-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>that the board has carefully considered the record of each officer whose name was furnished to it under section 615 of this title; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe81684-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>that, in the opinion of a majority of the members of the board, the officers recommended for promotion by the board are best qualified for promotion to meet the needs of <page identifier="/us/stat/137/638">137 STAT. 638</page> the Space Force (as noted in the guidelines or information furnished the board under section 615(b) of this title) among those officers whose names were furnished to the selection board.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe81685-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Officers Who Should Be Required to Show Cause for Retention</inline>.—</heading><content>A selection board convened under section 20211 of this title shall include in its report the name of any officer before it for consideration for promotion whose record, in the opinion of a majority of the members of the board, indicates that the officer should be required under section 20503 of this title to show cause for the officer’s retention in a space force active status.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe81686-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Officers Recommended to Be Placed Higher on the Promotion List</inline>.—</heading><content>A selection board convened under section 20211 of this title shall, when authorized under section 20214(g) of this title, include in its report the names of those officers recommended by the board to be placed higher on the promotion list and the order in which the board recommends that those officers should be placed on the list.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe81687-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Recommendation for Officers to Be Excluded From Future Consideration for Promotion</inline>.—</heading><content>A selection board convened under section 20211 of this title may include in its report a recommendation that an officer considered by the board be excluded from future consideration for promotion under this chapter.</content></subsection> </section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydbe81688-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="20217">“§ 20217.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe81689-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">10 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe8168a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 20211,</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe8168b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">20217.</p></sidenote> Action on reports of selection boards for promotion to brigadier general or major general</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe8168c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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>After reviewing a report received under section 20215 of this title recommending officers on the Space Force officer list for promotion to the grade of brigadier general or major general, but before submitting the report to the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of the Air Force may, under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Air Force, adjust the placement of officers as recommended in the report in order to ensure that sufficient number of officers on both sustained and non-sustained duty are promoted to meet the requirements of the Space Force to fill general officer vacancies.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe8168d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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>Whenever the Secretary of the Air Force uses the authority under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a report informing the committees that the authority has been used and the reason for the use of the authority.</content></subsection> </section> </subchapter> <subchapter id="ydbe8168e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658174"><num class="fontsize10 smallCaps" value="III">“SUBCHAPTER III—</num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe8168f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">10 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe81690-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 20231.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10 smallCaps">PROMOTIONS</heading><section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydbe81691-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="20231">“§ 20231.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe81692-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">10 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe81693-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 20231,</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe81694-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">20231.</p></sidenote> Eligibility for consideration for promotion: general rules</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe81695-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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="fontsize10" id="ydbe81696-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement to be on space force officer list</inline>.—</heading><content>An officer is eligible under this chapter for consideration for promotion by a selection board convened under section 14101(a) of this title only if the officer is on the Space Force officer list.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe81697-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2)</num><heading class="fontsize10"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe81698-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p></sidenote> Authority to preclude from consideration certain officers based on time of entry on or departure from sustained duty.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of the Air Force—</chapeau><page identifier="/us/stat/137/639">137 STAT. 639</page> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe81699-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>may, by regulation, prescribe a period of time, not to exceed one year, from the time an officer on the Space Force officer list transfers on or off of sustained duty during which the officer shall be ineligible for consideration for promotion; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe8169a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>may, by regulation, provide for the exclusion from consideration for promotion by a selection board of an officer otherwise eligible to be considered by the board who has an established date for removal from the Space Force officer list that is not more than 90 days after the date on which the board is to be convened.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe8169b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Certain Officers Not to Be Considered</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A selection board convened under section 20211 of this title may not consider for promotion to the next higher grade any of the following officers:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe8169c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>An officer whose name is on a promotion list for that grade as a result of recommendation for promotion to that grade by an earlier selection board convened under that section or section 20151 of this title, under section 14101 or 14502 of this title, or under chapter 36 of this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe8169d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>An officer who is recommended for promotion to that grade in the report of an earlier selection board convened under a provision referred to in paragraph (1), in the case of such a report that has not yet been approved by the President.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe8169e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>An officer who has been nominated by the President for promotion to that grade under any other provision of law, if that nomination is pending before the Senate.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe8169f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>An officer in the grade of first lieutenant who is on an approved all-fully-qualified-officers list under section 20238(a)(4) of this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe83db0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>An officer excluded under 20232 of this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe83db1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><content>An officer who has failed of promotion to a higher grade the maximum number of times specified for opportunities for promotion for such grade within the competitive category concerned pursuant to section 20234 of this title.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe83db2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Certain Colonels</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe83db3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority to preclude from consideration</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense may authorize the Secretary of the Air Force to preclude from consideration by selection boards for promotion to the grade of brigadier general, officers in the grade of colonel who—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe83db4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>have been considered and not selected for promotion to the grade of brigadier general or by at least two selection boards; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe83db5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe83db6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>are determined, in accordance with standards and procedures prescribed pursuant to paragraph (2), as not being exceptionally well qualified for promotion.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe83db7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe83db8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Standards.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe83db9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Procedures.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe83dba-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Requirements.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If the Secretary of Defense authorizes the Secretary of the Air Force to have the authority described in subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall prescribe by regulation the standards and procedures for the exercise of such authority. Those<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe83dbb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Applicability.</p></sidenote> regulations shall apply uniformly among the military departments and shall include the following provisions:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe83dbc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>A requirement that the Secretary of the Air Force may exercise such authority in the case of a particular selection board only if the Secretary of Defense approves the exercise of that authority for that board.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/640">137 STAT. 640</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe83dbd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe83dbe-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe83dbf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tion.</p></sidenote><content>A requirement that an officer may be precluded from consideration by a selection board under this paragraph only upon the recommendation of a preselection board of officers convened by the Secretary of the military department concerned and composed of at least three officers all of whom are serving in a grade higher than the grade of such officer.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe83dc0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe83dc1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notice.</p></sidenote><content>A requirement that such a preselection board may not recommend that an officer be precluded from such consideration unless the Secretary of the Air Force has given the officer advance written notice of the convening of such board and of the military records that will be considered by the board and has given the officer a reasonable period before the convening of the board in which to submit comments to the board.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe83dc2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe83dc3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Guidance.</p></sidenote><content>A requirement that the Secretary of the Air Force shall provide general guidance to the board in accordance with standards and procedures prescribed by the Secretary of Defense in those regulations.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe83dc4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe83dc5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe83dc6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tion.</p></sidenote><content>A requirement that the preselection board may recommend that an officer be precluded from consideration by a selection board only on the basis of the general guidance provided by the Secretary Air Force, information in the officer’s official military personnel records that has been described in the notice provided the officer as required pursuant to subparagraph (C), and any communication to the board received from that officer before the board convenes.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe83dc7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe83dc8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time periods.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Brigadier Generals</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe83dc9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Officers not on space force officer list</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A brigadier general who is not eligible for consideration for promotion because the officer is not on the Space Force officer list (as required by paragraph (1) of subsection (a) for such eligibility) is nevertheless eligible for consideration for promotion to the grade of major general by a selection board convened under section 20211(a) of this title if—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe83dca-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe83dcb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p></sidenote><content>as of the date of the convening of the promotion board, the officer has been in an inactive status for less than the minimum threshold established in paragraph (2) of subsection (a); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe83dcc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe83dcd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>immediately before the date of the officer’s most recent transfer to an inactive status, the officer had continuously served on the Space Force officer list for at least one year.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe83dce-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Officers not meeting minimum participation threshold</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A brigadier general who is on the Space Force officer list but who is not eligible for consideration for promotion because the officer’s service does not meet the minimum participation threshold established under subsection (a)(2) is nevertheless eligible for consideration for promotion to the grade of major general by a promotion board convened under section 20211(a) of this title if—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe83dcf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the officer was transferred from an inactive status to the reserve active-status list during the one-year period preceding the date of the convening of the promotion board;<page identifier="/us/stat/137/641">137 STAT. 641</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe83dd0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>immediately before the date of the officer’s most recent transfer to an active status, the officer had been in an inactive status for less than one year; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe83dd1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>immediately before the date of the officer’s most recent transfer to an inactive status, the officer had continuously served for at least one year on the reserve active-status list or the active-duty list (or a combination of the reserve active-status list and the active-duty list).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe83dd2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Officers on Educational Delay</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>An officer on the Space Force officer list is ineligible for consideration for promotion, but shall remain on the Space Force officer list, while the officer—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe83dd3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>is pursuing a program of graduate level education in an educational delay status approved by the Secretary concerned; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe83dd4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>is receiving from the Secretary financial assistance in connection with the pursuit of that program of education while in that status.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe83dd5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">“(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Certain Officers Not to Be Considered for Selection for Promotion</inline>.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe83dd6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote>—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Air Force may provide that an officer who is in a space force active status, but is in a duty status in which the only points the officer accrues under section 12732(a)(2) of this title are pursuant to subparagraph (C)(i) of that section, shall not be considered for selection for promotion until completion of two years of service in such duty status. Any such officer may remain on the Space Force officer list.</content></subsection> </section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydbe83dd7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="20232">“§ 20232.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe83dd8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determinations.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe83dd9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">10 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe83dda-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 20231,</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe83ddb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">20232.</p></sidenote> Authority to allow officers to opt out of selection board consideration</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe83ddc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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 the Air Force may provide that an officer on the Space Force officer list may, upon the officer’s request and with the approval of the Secretary, be excluded from consideration by a selection board convened under section 20211 of this title to consider officers for promotion to the next higher grade.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe83ddd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Criteria</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary may only approve a request under subsection (a) as follows:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe83dde-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Completion of certain assignments</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe83ddf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the basis for the request is to allow an officer to complete a broadening assignment, an advanced education assignment, another assignment of significant value to the Department, or a career progression requirement delayed by such an assignment;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe83de0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>the Secretary determines the exclusion from consideration is in the best interest of the Space Force; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe83de1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>the officer has not previously failed of selection for promotion to the grade for which the officer requests the exclusion from consideration.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe83de2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Completion of certain education</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe83de3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the basis for the request is to allow an officer to complete advanced education or professional military education;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe83de4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>the Secretary determines that it is in the best interests of the Space Force for the officer to continue to serve in current position and grade; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe83de5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>the officer has not previously opted out of a promotion board under this section.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/642">137 STAT. 642</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe83de6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Service in critical skill position</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe83de7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the officer is serving in a critical skill position that cannot be filled by another Space Force officer serving in the same grade;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe83de8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>the Secretary determines that it is in the best interests of the Space Force for the officer to continue to serve in their current position and grade; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe83de9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>the officer has not previously opted out of a promotion board under this section.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydbe83dea-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="20233">“§ 20233.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe83deb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">10 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe83dec-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 20231,</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe83ded-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">20233.</p></sidenote> Eligibility for consideration for promotion: designation as joint qualified officer required before promotion to brigadier general; exceptions</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe83dee-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">General Rule</inline>.—</heading><content>An officer on the Space Force officer list may not be appointed to the grade of brigadier general unless the officer has been designated as a joint qualified officer in accordance with section 661 of this title.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe83def-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe83df0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Waiver authority.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exceptions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subject to subsection (c), the Secretary of Defense may waive subsection (a) in the following circumstances:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe83df1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>When necessary for the good of the service.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe83df2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>In the case of an officer whose proposed selection for promotion is based primarily upon scientific and technical qualifications for which joint requirements do not exist.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe86503-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau>In the case of an officer selected by a promotion board for appointment to the grade of brigadier general while serving in a joint duty assignment if—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe86504-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe86505-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>the officer’s total consecutive service in joint duty assignments is not less than two years; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe86506-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>the officer has successfully completed a program of education described in subsections (b) and (c) of section 2155 of this title.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe86507-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><chapeau>In the case of an officer who—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe86508-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>is selected by a promotion board for appointment to the grade of brigadier general;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe86509-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>is not exempted under subsection (g); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe8650a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>has successfully completed the education requirements prescribed in subparagraph (A) of section 661(c)(1) of this title but has not been afforded the opportunity to complete the experience requirements described in subparagraph (B) of that section.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe8650b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Waiver to Be Individual</inline>.—</heading><content>A waiver may be granted under subsection (b) only on a case-by-case basis in the case of an individual officer.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe8650c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Special Rule for Good-of-the-service Waiver</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case of a waiver under subsection (b)(1), the Secretary of Defense shall provide that the first duty assignment as a general officer of the officer for whom the waiver is granted shall be in a joint duty assignment.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe8650d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Delegation of Waiver Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>The authority of the Secretary of Defense to grant a waiver under subsection (b)(4) may only be delegated as provided in section 619a(e) of this title.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe8650e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">“(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall prescribe regulations to carry out this section. The regulations shall specifically identify for purposes of subsection (b)(2) those categories of officers for which selection for promotion to brigadier general is <page identifier="/us/stat/137/643">137 STAT. 643</page> based primarily upon scientific and technical qualifications for which joint requirements do not exist.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe8650f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">“(g) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe86510-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exemption</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (a) shall not apply to an officer who transfers to the Space Force from a reserve component before the first day of the sixth fiscal year beginning after the date of the enactment of this section, and who, as of the date of the transfer, is serving in the grade of major, lieutenant colonel, or colonel or, in the case of the Navy or Coast Guard, lieutenant commander, commander, or captain.</content></subsection> </section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydbe86511-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="20234">“§ 20234.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe86512-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">10 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe86513-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 20231,</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe86514-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">20234.</p></sidenote> Opportunities for consideration for promotion</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe86515-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Specification of Number of Opportunities for Consideration for Promotion</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Air Force shall specify the number of opportunities for consideration for promotion to be afforded to Space Force officers for promotion to each grade above the grade of captain .</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe86516-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limited Authority of Secretary of the Air Force to Modify Number of Opportunities</inline>.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe86517-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote>—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Air Force may modify the number of opportunities for consideration for promotion to be afforded officers within a competitive category for promotion to a particular grade, as previously specified by the Secretary pursuant subsection (a), not more frequently than once every five years.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe86518-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority of Secretary of Defense to Modify Number of Opportunities</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense may modify the number of opportunities for consideration for promotion to be afforded officers of the Space Force within a competitive category for promotion to a particular grade, as previously specified or modified pursuant to any provision of this section, at the discretion of the Secretary.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe86519-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Number of Opportunities Specified</inline>.—</heading><content>The number of opportunities for consideration for promotion to be afforded officers of the Space Force within a competitive category for promotion to a particular grade, as specified or modified pursuant to any provision of this section, may not exceed five opportunities.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe8651a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effect of Certain Reduction in Number of Opportunities Specified</inline>.—</heading><content>If, by reason of a reduction in the number of opportunities for consideration for promotion under this section, an officer would no longer have one or more opportunities for consideration for promotion that were available to the officer before the reduction, the officer shall be afforded one additional opportunity for consideration for promotion after the reduction.</content></subsection> </section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydbe8651b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="20235">“§ 20235.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe8651c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">10 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe8651d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 20231,</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe8651e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">20235.</p></sidenote> Space Force officer list</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe8651f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Single List</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Air Force shall maintain a single list of all Space Force officers serving in a space force active status. The list shall be known as the ‘Space Force officer list’.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe86520-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Order of Officers on List</inline>.—</heading><content>Officers shall be carried on the Space Force officer list in the order of seniority of the grade in which they are serving. Officers serving in the same grade shall be carried in the order of their rank in that grade.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe86521-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effect of Service in a Temporary Appointment</inline>.—</heading><content>An officer whose position on the Space Force officer list results from service under a temporary appointment or in a grade held by reason of assignment to a position has, when that appointment <page identifier="/us/stat/137/644">137 STAT. 644</page> or assignment ends, the grade and position on the Space Force officer list that the officer would have held if the officer had not received that appointment or assignment.</content></subsection> </section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydbe86522-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="20236">“§ 20236.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe86523-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">10 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe86524-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 20231,</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe86525-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">20236.</p></sidenote> Competitive categories</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe86526-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement to Establish Competitive Categories for Promotion</inline>.—</heading><content>Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of the Air Force shall establish at least one competitive category for promotion for officers on the Space Force officer list. Each officer whose name appears on the Space Force officer list shall be carried in a competitive category of officers. Officers in the same competitive category shall compete among themselves for promotion.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe86527-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Single Competitive Category for Promotion to General Officer Grades</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Air Force shall establish a single competitive category for all officers on the Space Force officer list who will be considered by a selection board convened under section 20211 of this title for promotion to the grade of brigadier general or major general.</content></subsection> </section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydbe86528-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="20237">“§ 20237.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe86529-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Estimates.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe8652a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">10 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe8652b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 20231,</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe8652c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">20237.</p></sidenote> Numbers to be recommended for promotion</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe8652d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Promotion to Grades Below Brigadier General</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe8652e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Determination of maximum number</inline>.—</heading><content>Before convening a selection board under section 20211 of this title to consider officers for recommendation for promotion to a grade below brigadier general and in any competitive category, the Secretary of the Air Force shall determine the maximum number of officers in that competitive category that the board may recommend for promotion.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe8652f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Determinations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In order to make the determination under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall determine—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe86530-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the number of positions needed to accomplish mission objectives which require officers of that competitive category in the grade to which the board will recommend officers for promotion;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe86531-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>the estimated number of officers needed to fill vacancies in those positions during the period in which it is anticipated that officers selected for promotion will be promoted; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe86532-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>the number of officers in a space force active status authorized by the Secretary of the Air Force to serve both on sustained duty and not on sustained duty in the grade and competitive category under consideration.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe86533-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Promotion to Brigadier General and Major General</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe86534-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Determination of maximum numbers</inline>.—</heading><content>Before convening a selection board under section 20211 of this title to consider officers for recommendation for promotion to the grade of brigadier general or major general, the Secretary of the Air Force shall determine the maximum number of officers serving in a space force active status on sustained duty, and the maximum number of officers serving in a space force active status not on sustained duty, that the board may recommend for promotion.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe86535-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Determinations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In order to make the determinations under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall determine—<page identifier="/us/stat/137/645">137 STAT. 645</page></chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe86536-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the number of positions needed to accomplish mission objectives which require officers serving in a space force active status on sustained duty, and in a space force active status not on sustained duty, in the grade to which the board will recommend officers for promotion; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe86537-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe86538-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>the estimated number of officers on sustained duty and not on sustained duty needed to fill vacancies in those positions over the 24-month period beginning on the date on which the selection board convenes.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydbe86539-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="20238">“§ 20238.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe8653a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">10 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe8653b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 20231,</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe8653c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">20238.</p></sidenote> Establishment of promotion zones</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe8653d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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>Before convening a selection board under section 20211 of this title to consider officers for promotion to any grade above first lieutenant or lieutenant (junior grade), the Secretary of the Air Force shall establish a promotion zone for officers serving in each grade and competitive category to be considered by the board.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe8653e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Determination of Number</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of the Air Force shall determine the number of officers in the promotion zone for officers serving in any grade and competitive category from among officers who are eligible for promotion in that grade and competitive category.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe8653f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Estimates.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe86540-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time periods.</p></sidenote> Such determination shall be made on the basis of an estimate of—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe86541-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>the number of officers needed in that competitive category in the next higher grade in each of the next five years;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe86542-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>the number of officers to be serving in that competitive category in the next higher grade in each of the next five years;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe86543-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>in the case of a promotion zone for officers to be promoted to a grade to which section 523 of this title is applicable, the number of officers authorized for such grade under such section to be on sustained duty on the last day of each of the next five fiscal years; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe86544-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>the number of officers that should be placed in that promotion zone in each of the next five years to provide to officers in those years relatively similar opportunity for promotion.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydbe86545-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="20239">“§ 20239.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe88c56-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">10 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe88c57-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 20231,</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe88c58-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">20239.</p></sidenote> Promotions: how made</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe88c59-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Promotion Lists</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe88c5a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe88c5b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">President.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Placement of names on promotion list</inline>.—</heading><content>When the report of a selection board convened under section 20211 of this title is approved by the President, the Secretary of the Air Force shall place the names of all officers approved for promotion within a competitive category on a single list for that competitive category, to be known as a promotion list, in the order of the seniority of such officers on the Space Force officer list or based on particular merit, as determined by the promotion board, or as modified by the Secretary of the Air Force under section 20217 of this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe88c5c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Time of establishment of promotion list</inline>.—</heading><content>A promotion list is considered to be established under this section as of the date of the approval of the report of the selection board under paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe88c5d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Promotions; How Made; Order</inline>.—</heading><page identifier="/us/stat/137/646">137 STAT. 646</page> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe88c5e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appointment authority</inline>.—</heading><content>Officers on a promotion list shall be promoted by appointment in the manner specified in section 20201 of this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe88c5f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Timing</inline>.—</heading><content>Officers on a promotion list for a competitive category shall be promoted to the next higher grade in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Air Force.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe88c60-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Order</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in subsections (e) and (f), promotions shall be made in the order in which the names of officers appear on the promotion list and after officers previously selected for promotion in that competitive category have been promoted.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe88c61-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Promotions to grade of first lieutenant</inline>.—</heading><content>Officers to be promoted to the grade of first lieutenant shall be promoted in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Air Force.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe88c62-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe88c63-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determinations.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Promotion of First Lieutenants on an All-fully-qualified Officers List</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="ydbe88c64-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Except as provided in subsection (f), officers on the Space Force officer list in the grade of first lieutenant who are on an approved all-fully-qualified-officers list shall be promoted to the grade of captain in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Air Force.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe88c65-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>An all-fully-qualified-officers list shall be considered to be approved for purposes of subparagraph (A) when the list is approved by the President. When so approved, such a list shall be treated in the same manner as a promotion list under this chapter.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe88c66-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe88c67-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe88c68-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tion.</p></sidenote><content>The Secretary of the Air Force may make a recommendation to the President for approval of an all-fully-qualified-officers list only when the Secretary determines that all officers on the list are needed in the next higher grade to accomplish mission objectives.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe88c69-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><chapeau>For purposes of this paragraph, an all-fully-qualified-officers list is a list of all officers on the Space Force officer list in a grade who the Secretary of the Air Force determines—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe88c6a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>are fully qualified for promotion to the next higher grade; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe88c6b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>would be eligible for consideration for promotion to the next higher grade by a selection board convened under section 20211 of this title upon the convening of such a board.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe88c6c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>If the Secretary of the Air Force determines that one or more officers or former officers were not placed on an all-fully-qualified-list under this subsection because of administrative error, the Secretary may prepare a supplemental all-fully-qualified-officers list containing the names of any such officers for approval in accordance with this subsection.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe88c6d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Date of Rank</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe88c6e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">General rule</inline>.—</heading><content>The date of rank of an officer appointed to a higher grade under this section is determined under section 741(d) of this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe88c6f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Adjustments</inline>.—</heading><content>The date of rank of an officer appointed to a higher grade under this section may be adjusted in the same manner as an adjustment may be made under section 741(d)(4) of this title in the date of rank of an officer appointed to a higher grade under section 624(a) of this title. In<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe88c70-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Applicability.</p></sidenote> any use of the authority under the preceding sentence, <page identifier="/us/stat/137/647">137 STAT. 647</page> subparagraph (C)(ii) of such section shall be applied by substituting ‘Space Force officer list’ for ‘active-duty list’.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe88c71-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Additional pay and allowances precluded</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in paragraph (2) or as otherwise specifically authorized by law, an officer is not entitled to additional pay or allowances if the effective date of the officer’s promotion is adjusted to reflect a date earlier than the actual date of the officer’s promotion.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe88c72-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Delay of Promotions to General Officer Grades to Comply With Strength Limitations</inline>.—</heading><content>Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense, the promotion of an officer on the Space Force officer list to the grade of brigadier general or major general shall be delayed if that promotion would cause any strength limitation of section 526 of this title to be exceeded. The<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe88c73-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Expiration.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe88c74-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote> delay shall expire when the Secretary of the Air Force determines that the delay is no longer required to ensure compliance with the strength limitation.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe88c75-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">“(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority to Delay Appointments for Specified Reasons</inline>.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe88c76-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Applicability.</p></sidenote>—</heading><content>The provisions of section 14311 of this title shall apply to the appointment of an officer under this section in the same manner as they apply to an appointment of an officer under that section, and any reference in that section to an reserve active-status list shall be treated for purposes of applicability to an officer of the Space Force as referring to the Space Force officer list.</content></subsection> </section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydbe88c77-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="20240">“§ 20240.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe88c78-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">10 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe88c79-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 20231,</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe88c7a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">20240.</p></sidenote> Acceptance of promotions; oath of office</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe88c7b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Acceptance</inline>.—</heading><content>An officer who is appointed to a higher grade under section 20239 of this title is considered to have accepted the appointment on the date on which the appointment is made unless the officer expressly declines the appointment.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe88c7c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Oath</inline>.—</heading><content>An officer who has served continuously since taking the oath of office prescribed in section 3331 of title 5 is not required to take a new oath upon appointment to a higher grade under section 20239 of this title.</content></subsection> </section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydbe88c7d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="20241">“§ 20241.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe88c7e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">10 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe88c7f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 20231,</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe88c80-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">20241.</p></sidenote> Removal of officers from a list of officers recommended for promotion</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe88c81-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Removal by President</inline>.—</heading><content>The President may remove the name of any officer from a promotion list at any time before the date on which the officer is promoted.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe88c82-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Removal for Withholding of Senate Advice and Consent</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Senate does not give its advice and consent to the appointment to the next higher grade of an officer whose name is on a list of officers approved by the President for promotion (except in the case of promotions to a grade to which appointments may be made by the President alone), the name of that officer shall be removed from the list.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe88c83-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Removal After 18 Months</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="ydbe88c84-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>If an officer whose name is on a list of officers approved for promotion under section 20238(a) of this title to a grade for which appointment is required by section 20201(a) of this title to be made by and with the advice and consent of the Senate is not appointed to that grade under such section during the officer’s promotion eligibility period, the officer’s name shall be removed from the list unless as of the end of such period the Senate has given its advice and consent to the appointment.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/648">137 STAT. 648</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe88c85-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe88c86-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">President.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe88c87-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Extension.</p></sidenote><content>Before the end of the promotion eligibility period with respect to an officer under paragraph (1), the President may extend that period for purposes of paragraph (1) by an additional 12 months.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe88c88-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe88c89-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Definition.</p></sidenote><content>In this subsection, the term ‘<term>promotion eligibility period</term>’ means, with respect to an officer whose name is on a list of officers approved for promotion under section 20238(a) of this title to a grade for which appointment is required by section 20201(a) of this title to be made by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, the period beginning on the date on which the list is so approved and ending on the first day of the eighteenth month following the month during which the list is so approved.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe88c8a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Administrative Removal</inline>.—</heading><content>Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Air Force, if an officer on the Space Force officer list is discharged or dropped from the rolls or transferred to a retired status after having been recommended for promotion to a higher grade under this chapter, but before being promoted, the officer’s name shall be administratively removed from the list of officers recommended for promotion by a selection board.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe88c8b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Continued Eligibility for Promotion</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="ydbe88c8c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>An officer whose name is removed from a list under subsection (a), (b), or (c) continues to be eligible for consideration for promotion. If that officer is recommended for promotion by the next selection board convened for that officer’s grade and competitive category and the officer is promoted, the Secretary of the Air Force may, upon the promotion, grant the officer the same date of rank, the same effective date for the pay and allowances of the grade to which promoted, and the same position on the Space Force officer list, as the officer would have had if the officer’s name had not been removed from the list.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe88c8d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>If such an officer who is in a grade below the grade of colonel is not recommended for promotion by the next selection board convened for the officer’s grade and competitive category, or if the officer’s name is again removed from the list of officers recommended for promotion, or if the Senate again does not give its advice and consent to his promotion, the officer shall be considered for all purposes to have failed of selection for promotion to the next higher grade.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe88c8e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">“(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Applicability of Previous Executive Order</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as otherwise provided by the President by Executive order, any Executive order issued before the date of the enactment of this section relating to functions of the President under section 14310 of this title shall apply in the same manner to functions of the President under this section.</content></subsection> </section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydbe8b29f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="20242">“§ 20242.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe8b2a0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">10 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe8b2a1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 20231,</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe8b2a2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">20242.</p></sidenote> Authority to vacate promotions to grade of brigadier general</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe8b2a3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe8b2a4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">President.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe8b2a5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>The President may vacate the appointment of a Space Force officer to the grade of brigadier general if the period of time during which the officer has served in that grade after promotion to that grade is less than 18 months.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe8b2a6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effect of Promotion Being Vacated</inline>.—</heading><content>An officer whose promotion to the grade of brigadier general is vacated under this section holds the grade of colonel. Upon assuming the grade of colonel under this section, the officer shall have the same position on the Space Force officer list as the officer would have had if the officer had not served in the higher grade.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/649">137 STAT. 649</page></content></subsection> </section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydbe8b2a7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="20243">“§ 20243.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe8b2a8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">10 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe8b2a9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 20231,</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe8b2aa-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">20243.</p></sidenote> General officers ceasing to occupy positions commensurate with grade</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe8b2ab-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe8b2ac-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">General Officers</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Within 60 days after an officer of the Space Force on the Space Force officer list in a general officer grade ceases to occupy a position commensurate with that grade (or commensurate with a higher grade), the Secretary of the Air Force shall transfer or discharge the officer in accordance with whichever of the following the officer elects:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe8b2ad-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>Transfer the officer in grade to the Space Force retired list, if the officer is qualified and applies for the transfer.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe8b2ae-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>Transfer the officer in grade to a Space Force inactive status, if the officer is qualified.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe8b2af-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>Discharge the officer from the officer’s appointment and, if the officer is qualified and applies therefor, appoint the officer in the grade held by the officer as a before the officer’s appointment in a general officer grade.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe8b2b0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>Discharge the officer from the officer’s appointment.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe8b2b1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Credit for Service in Grade</inline>.—</heading><content>An officer who is appointed under subsection (a)(3) shall be credited with an amount of service in the grade in which appointed that is equal to the amount of prior service in an active status in that grade and in any higher grade.</content></subsection> </section> </subchapter> <subchapter id="ydbe8b2b2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658174"><num class="fontsize10 smallCaps" value="IV">“SUBCHAPTER IV—</num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe8b2b3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">10 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe8b2b4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 20251.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10 smallCaps">FAILURE OF SELECTION FOR PROMOTION AND INVOLUNTARY SEPARATION</heading><section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydbe8b2b5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="20251">“§ 20251.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe8b2b6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">10 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe8b2b7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 20251,</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe8b2b8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">20251.</p></sidenote> Failure of selection for promotion</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe8b2b9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe8b2ba-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Applicability.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Except as provided in this section, sections 14501, 14503, and 14504 and section 631 and 632 of this title shall apply to promotions of officers on the Space Force officer list. For the purpose of such applicability—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe8b2bb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>any reference in those sections to the reserve active-status list or the active-duty list shall apply to the Space Force officer list; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe8b2bc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>any reference in those sections to a board convened under section 14201 or 611 of this title shall apply to a board convened under section 20211 of this title.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe8b2bd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Inapplicability of Failure of Selection for Promotion to Officers Above Promotion Zone</inline>.—</heading><content>The reference in section 14501 of this title to an officer above the promotion zone shall not apply in the promotion of officers on the Space Force officer list.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe8b2be-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Retirement Authorities</inline>.—</heading><content>In applying section 631 or 632 of this title to such an officer, the reference in subsection (a)(3) of that section to qualifying for retirement under certain sections of this title shall be deemed to refer to qualifying for retirement under any provision of law other than chapter 61 of this title.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe8b2bf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effect of Failure of Selection</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In the administration of this chapter pursuant to subsection (a)—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe8b2c0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>an officer on the Space Force officer list shall not be deemed to have failed twice of selection for promotion for purposes of section 629(e)(2) or 14502(b) of this title until the officer has failed selection of promotion to the next higher grade the maximum number of times specified for opportunities for promotion to such grade within the competitive category concerned under section 20234 of this title; and<page identifier="/us/stat/137/650">137 STAT. 650</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe8b2c1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>any reference in section 631(a) or 632(a) of this title, or in sections 14504 through 14506 of this title, to an officer who has failed of selection for promotion to the next higher grade for the second time shall be deemed to refer instead to an officer on the Space Force officer list who has failed of selection for promotion to the next higher grade for the maximum number of times specified for opportunities for promotion to such grade within the competitive category concerned under section 20234 of this title.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydbe8b2c2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="20251">“§ 20251.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe8b2c3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">10 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe8b2c4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 20251,</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe8b2c5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">20251.</p></sidenote> Special selection boards; correction of errors</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe8b2c6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Persons Not Considered by Promotion Board Because of Administrative Error</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe8b2c7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe8b2c8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Convening of board</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case of an officer or former officer who the Secretary of the Air Force determines was not considered for selection for promotion by a selection board convened under section 20211 of this title because of administrative error, the Secretary shall convene a special selection board under this subsection to determine whether that officer or former officer should be recommended for promotion.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe8b2c9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe8b2ca-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Appointment.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Board composition; oath</inline>.—</heading><content>Any such board shall be convened under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense and shall be appointed and composed in accordance with section 20212 of this title and shall include the representation of competitive categories required by that section.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe8b2cb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Requirement.</p></sidenote> The members of a board convened under this subsection shall be required to take an oath in the same manner as prescribed in section 14103 of this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe8b2cc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Record considered by board</inline>.—</heading><content>A special selection board convened under paragraph (1) shall consider the record of the officer or former officer as that record would have appeared to the selection board that should have considered the officer or former officer. That record shall be compared with a sampling of the records of those officers of the same grade and competitive category who were recommended for promotion, and those officers of the same grade and competitive category who were not recommended for promotion, by that board.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe8b2cd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effect</inline>.—</heading><content>If a special selection board convened under paragraph (1) does not recommend for promotion an officer or former officer in a grade below the grade of colonel whose name was referred to it for consideration, the officer or former officer shall be considered to have failed of selection for promotion.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe8b2ce-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Officers Considered but Not Selected; Material Error</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe8b2cf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe8b2d0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Convening of board</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In the case of an officer or former officer who was eligible for promotion and was considered for selection for promotion by a selection board convened under section 20211 of this title but was not selected, the Secretary of the Air Force may, under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense, convene a special selection board under this subsection to determine whether the officer or former officer should be recommended for promotion, if the Secretary must determine that—</chapeau><page identifier="/us/stat/137/651">137 STAT. 651</page> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe8b2d1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the action of the selection board that considered the officer or former officer was contrary to law in a matter material to the decision of the board or involved material error of fact or material administrative error; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe8b2d2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>the board did not have before it for its consideration material information.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe8b2d3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe8b2d4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Appointment.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Board composition; oath</inline>.—</heading><content>A special selection board convened under paragraph ((1) shall be appointed and composed in accordance with section 20212 of this title (including the representation of competitive categories required by that section), and the members of sch a board shall take an oath in the same manner as prescribed in section 14103 of this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe8b2d5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Record considered by board</inline>.—</heading><content>The special selection board shall consider the record of the officer or former officer as that record, if corrected, would have appeared to the board that considered the officer or former officer. That record shall be compared with the records of a sampling of those officers of the same grade and competitive category who were recommended for promotion, and those officers of the same grade and competitive category who were not recommended for promotion, by that board.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe8b2d6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effect</inline>.—</heading><content>If a special selection board convened under paragraph (1) does not recommend for promotion a officer or former officer whose name was referred to it for consideration, the officer or former officer incurs no additional failure of selection for promotion.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe8b2d7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe8b2d8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe8b2d9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe8b2da-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Certification.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report of Board</inline>.—</heading><content>Each special selection board convened under this section shall submit to the Secretary of the Air Force a written report, signed by each member of the board, containing the name of each officer or former officer it recommends for promotion and certifying that the board has carefully considered the record of each officer or former officer whose name was referred to it.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe8b2db-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Applicable Provisions</inline>.—</heading><content>The provisions of sections 20215 and 20216 of this title apply to the report and proceedings of a special selection board convened under this section in the same manner as they apply to the report and proceedings of a selection board convened under section 20211 of this title.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe8b2dc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appointment of Officers Recommended for Promotion</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe8b2dd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Promotion</inline>.—</heading><content>An officer or former officer whose name is placed on a promotion list as a result of a recommendation for promotion by a special selection board convened under this section shall, as soon as practicable, be appointed to the next higher grade in accordance with the law and policies which would have been applicable had the officer or former officer been recommended for promotion by the board which should have considered or which did consider the officer of former officer.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe8d9ee-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Status of promoted officer</inline>.—</heading><content>An officer who is promoted to the next higher grade as the result of the recommendation of a special selection board convened under this section shall, upon such promotion, have the same date of rank, the same effective date for the pay and allowances of that grade, and the same position on the Space Force officer list as the officer would have had if the officer had been recommended <page identifier="/us/stat/137/652">137 STAT. 652</page> for promotion to that grade by the selection board which should have considered, or which did consider, the officer.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe8d9ef-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe8d9f0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">President.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Correction of military record</inline>.—</heading><content>If the report of a special selection board convened under this section, as approved by the President, recommends for promotion to the next higher grade an officer not currently eligible for promotion or a former officer whose name was referred to it for consideration, the Secretary of the Air Force may act under section 1552 of this title to correct the military record of the officer or former officer to correct an error or remove an injustice resulting from not being selected for promotion by the board which should have considered, or which did consider, the officer.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe8d9f1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">“(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Prescribing of Circumstances for Consideration by Board</inline>.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe8d9f2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Regulations.</p></sidenote>—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense may prescribe by regulation—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe8d9f3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>the circumstances under which consideration by a special selection board is contingent upon application for consideration by an officer or former officer; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe8d9f4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>time limits within which of officer or former officer must make such application in order to be considered by a special selection board under this section.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe8d9f5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">“(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Convening of Boards</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A board convened under this section—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe8d9f6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>shall be convened under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe8d9f7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>shall be composed in accordance with section 20212 of this title and regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Air Force; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe8d9f8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>shall be subject to the provisions of section 613 of this title.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe8d9f9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="h">“(h) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation of Other Jurisdiction</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>No official or court of the United States shall have power or jurisdiction—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe8d9fa-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>over any claim based in any way on the failure of an officer or former officer of the armed forces to be selected for promotion by a selection board convened under this chapter until—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe8d9fb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the claim has been referred to a special selection board by the Secretary of the Air Force and acted upon by that board; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe8d9fc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>the claim has been rejected by the Secretary without consideration by a special selection board; or</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe8d9fd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>to grant any relief on such a claim unless the officer or former officer has been selected for promotion by a special selection board convened under this section to consider the officer or former officer’s claim.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe8d9fe-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Judicial Review</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="ydbe8d9ff-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>A court of the United States may review a determination by the Secretary of the Air Force under subsection (a)(1), (b)(1), or (e)(3) not to convene a special selection board. If a court finds the determination to be arbitrary or capricious, not based on substantial evidence, or otherwise contrary to law, it shall remand the case to the Secretary, who shall provide for consideration of the officer or former officer by a special selection board under this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe8da00-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>If a court finds that the action of a special selection board which considers an officer or former officer was contrary to law or involved material error of fact or material administrative error, it shall remand the case to the Secretary, who shall provide the <page identifier="/us/stat/137/653">137 STAT. 653</page> officer or former officer reconsideration by a new special selection board.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe8da01-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="j">“(j) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Designation of Boards</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Air Force may designate a promotion board convened under section 20201(a) of this title as a special selection board convened under this section.</content></subsection> </section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydbe8da02-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658166"><num class="fontsize12" value="20252a">“§ 20252a.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe8da03-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Applicability.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe8da04-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">10 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe8da05-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 20251,</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe8da06-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">20252a.</p></sidenote> Special selection review boards: reference</heading><content class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  “Section 628a of this title, relating to the convening of a special selection review board when credible information of an adverse nature was not furnished to a promotion board, applies with respect to persons recommended by a selection board for promotion to a grade at or below the grade of major general in the Space Force.</content></section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydbe8da07-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="20253">“§ 20253.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe8da08-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">10 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe8da09-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 20251,</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe8da0a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">20253.</p></sidenote> Retirement: retirement for years of service</heading><content class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  “Sections<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe8da0b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Applicability.</p></sidenote> 633 through 636 of this title shall apply to the retirement of officers on the Space Force officer list in the same manner as to officers of the Regular Air Force.</content></section> </subchapter> <subchapter id="ydbe8da0c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658174"><num class="fontsize10 smallCaps" value="V">“SUBCHAPTER V—</num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe8da0d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">10 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe8da0e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 20261.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10 smallCaps">CONTINUATION ON ACTIVE DUTY AND SELECTIVE EARLY RETIREMENT; OTHER PROVISIONS</heading><section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydbe8da0f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="20261">“§ 20261</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe8da10-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">10 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe8da11-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 20261,</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe8da12-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">20261.</p></sidenote> Selection of officers for continuation on the Space Force officer list</heading><content class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  “<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe8da13-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Applicability.</p></sidenote>Section 14701 of this title shall apply in continuation or retention on the Space Force officer in the same manner as to continuation on the reserve active-status list.</content></section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydbe8da14-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="20262">“§ 20262.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe8da15-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">10 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe8da16-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 20261,</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe8da17-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">20262.</p></sidenote> Retirement: selective early retirement</heading><content class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  “<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe8da18-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Applicability.</p></sidenote>Sections 638 and 638a of this title shall apply to the retirement of officers on the Space Force officer list in the same manner as to officers of the Regular Air Force.</content></section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydbe8da19-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="20263">“§ 20263.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe8da1a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">10 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe8da1b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 20261,</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe8da1c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">20263.</p></sidenote> Entitlement of officers discharged or retired under this chapter to separation pay or retired pay</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe8da1d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Separation Pay</inline>.—</heading><content>An officer who is discharged under this chapter is entitled, if eligible therefor, to separation pay under section 1174 of this title.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe8da1e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Retired Pay</inline>.—</heading><content>An officer who is retired under this chapter is entitled to retired pay computed under chapter 71 or 1223 of this title, as applicable.</content></subsection> </section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydbe8da1f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="20264">“§ 20264.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe8da20-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">10 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe8da21-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 20261,</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe8da22-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">20264.</p></sidenote> Other administrative authorities</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdbe8da23-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  “The<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe8da24-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Applicability.</p></sidenote> following provisions of this title shall apply to officers on the Space Force officer list in the same manner as to officers subject to those provisions:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe8da25-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>Section 14518, relating to continuation of officers to complete disciplinary action.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe8da26-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>Section 14519, relating to deferment of retirement or separation for medical reasons.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe8da27-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>Section 14704, relating to the selective early removal from the reserve active-status list.”</content></paragraph> </section> </subchapter> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe8da28-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stA/s1716/d" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Temporary (</inline>“<inline class="smallCaps">brevet</inline>”<inline class="smallCaps">) Promotions for Officers With Critical Skills</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s605">Section 605 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> as follows:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe8da29-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stA/s1716/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Coverage of space force officers</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsections (a), (b)(2)(A), (f)(1), and (f)(2) are amended by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or Marine <page identifier="/us/stat/137/654">137 STAT. 654</page> Corps,</quotedText>” each place it appears and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Marine Corps, or Space Force,</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe8da2a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stA/s1716/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Disaggregation of air force maximum numbers</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (g)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbe8da2b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s605">10 USC 605</ref>.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe8da2c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stA/s1716/d/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 (3) and (4) as paragraphs (4) and (5), respectively; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe8da2d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stA/s1716/d/2/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 paragraphs (2) and (3):<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="ydbe9284e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>In the case of the Air Force—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe9284f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>as captain 95;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe92850-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>as major, 305;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe92851-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>as lieutenant colonel, 165; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe92852-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>as colonel, 75.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="ydbe92853-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau>In the case of the Space Force—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe92854-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>as captain, 5;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe92855-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>as major, 20;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe92856-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>as lieutenant colonel, 10; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbe92857-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>as colonel, 5.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e80524" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stA/s1717" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1717">SEC. 1717. </num><heading>ENLISTED MEMBERS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbe9eba8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stA/s1717/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 F of <ref href="/us/usc/t10">title 10, United States Code</ref>, as amended by section 1716, is further amended by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new chapter:<quotedContent><chapter id="ydbea12b9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658174"><num class="fontsize10 bold" value="2007">“CHAPTER 2007—</num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbea12ba-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">10 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbea12bb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 20301.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10 smallCaps">ENLISTED MEMBERS</heading><toc> <headingItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“Sec.</designator> <label/> </headingItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“20301. </designator> <label>Original enlistments: qualifications; grade.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“20302. </designator> <label>Enlisted members: term of enlistment.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“20303. </designator> <label>Reference to chapter 31.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydbea39cc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="20301">“§ 20301.</num><heading class="fontsize12"> <sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbea39cd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s20301">10 USC 20301</ref>.</p></sidenote>Original enlistments: qualifications; grade</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbea39ce-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Original Enlistments</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbea39cf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority to accept</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Air Force may accept original enlistments in the Space Force of qualified, effective, and able-bodied persons.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbea39d0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Age</inline>.—</heading><content>A person accepted for original enlistment shall be not less than seventeen years of age. However, no person under eighteen years of age may be originally enlisted without the written consent of the person’s parent or guardian, if the person has a parent or guardian entitled to the person’s custody and control.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbea39d1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Grade</inline>.—</heading><content>A person is enlisted in the Space Force in the grade prescribed by the Secretary of the Air Force.</content></subsection> </section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydbea39d2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="20302">“§ 20302.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbea39d3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s20302">10 USC 20302</ref>.</p></sidenote> Enlisted members: term of enlistment</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbea39d4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Term of Original Enlistments</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Air Force may accept original enlistments of persons for the duration of their minority or for a period of at least two but not more than eight years in the Space Force.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbea39d5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbea39d6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Term of Reenlistments</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Air Force may accept a reenlistment in the Space Force for a period determined in accordance with paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) of section 505(d) of this title.</content></subsection> </section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydbea39d7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="20303">“§ 20303.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbea39d8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s20303">10 USC 20303</ref>.</p></sidenote> Reference to chapter 31</heading><content class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  “For other provisions of this title applicable to enlistments in the Space Force, see chapter 31 of this title.”</content></section> </chapter> </quotedContent>.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/655">137 STAT. 655</page></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbea39d9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stA/s1717/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Amendments to Title 10 Chapter Relating to Enlistments</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Chapter 31 of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> as follows:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbea39da-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stA/s1717/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Recruiting campaigns</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 503(a) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>Regular Coast Guard</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbea39db-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stA/s1717/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Qualifications, term, grade</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 505 <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbea39dc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stA/s1717/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> “<quotedText>Regular Space Force,</quotedText>” each place it appears; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbea39dd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stA/s1717/b/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 subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown2 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbea39de-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Enlistments in the Space Force</inline>.—</heading><content>For enlistments in the Space Force, see sections 20301 and 20302 of this title.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbea39df-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stA/s1717/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Extension of enlistments during war</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 506 <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Regular</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>Space Force</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbea39e0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stA/s1717/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reenlistment</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 508 <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Regular</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>Space Force</quotedText>” in subsections (b) and (c).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbea39e1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stA/s1717/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Enlistment incentives for pursuit of skills to facilitate national service</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 510(c) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbea39e2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stA/s1717/b/5/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>Selected Reserve</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbea39e3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stA/s1717/b/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="ydbea39e4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stA/s1717/b/5/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subparagraphs (D) and (E) as subparagraphs (E) and (F), respectively;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbea39e5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stA/s1717/b/5/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subparagraph (C) the following new subparagraph (D):<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="ydbea39e6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>in the Space Force;”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbea39e7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stA/s1717/b/5/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>in subparagraph (F), as so redesignated, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subparagraphs (A) through (D)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subparagraphs (A) through (E)</quotedText>”.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbea39e8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stA/s1717/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">College first program</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 511(b)(1)(A), <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or as a member of the Space Force,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>reserve component,</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbea39e9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stA/s1717/b/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Delayed entry program</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 513(a) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbea39ea-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stA/s1717/b/7/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction>, “<quotedText>, or who is qualified under section 20301 of this title and applicable regulations for enlistment in the Space Force,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>armed force</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbea39eb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stA/s1717/b/7/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 be enlisted as a member of the Space Force,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>Coast Guard Reserve</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbea39ec-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stA/s1717/b/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effect upon enlisted status of acceptance of appointment as cadet or midshipman</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 516(b) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or in the Space Force,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>armed force</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e80908" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stA/s1718" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1718">SEC. 1718. </num><heading>RETENTION AND SEPARATION GENERALLY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbeafd3d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stA/s1718/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 F of <ref href="/us/usc/t10">title 10, United States Code</ref>, as amended by section 1717, is further amended by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new chapter:<quotedContent><chapter id="ydbebe79e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658174"><num class="fontsize10 bold" value="2009">“CHAPTER 2009—</num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbec0eaf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">10 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbec0eb0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 20401.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10 smallCaps">RETENTION AND SEPARATION GENERALLY</heading><toc> <headingItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“Sec.</designator> <label/> </headingItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“20401. </designator> <label>Applicability of certain provisions of law related to separation.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“20402. </designator> <label>Enlisted members: standards and qualifications for retention.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“20403. </designator> <label>Officers: standards and qualifications for retention.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“20404. </designator> <label>Selection of officers for early retirement or discharge.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“20404. </designator> <label>Force shaping authority.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> <page identifier="/us/stat/137/656">137 STAT. 656</page> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydbec0eb1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="20401">“§ 20401.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbec0eb2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s20401">10 USC 20401</ref>.</p></sidenote> Applicability of certain provisions of law related to separation</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbec0eb3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Officer Separation</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as specified in this section or otherwise modified in this chapter, the provisions of chapter 59 of this title applicable to officers of a regular component shall apply to officers of the Space Force.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbec0eb4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><content>Except as specified in this section or otherwise modified in this chapter, the provisions of sections 1169, 1170, 1171, 1173, 1174(b) 1176(a) of chapter 59 of this title applicable to enlisted members of a regular component shall apply to enlisted members of the Space Force.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbec0eb5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><content>The provisions of section 1172 of this title pertaining to a person enlisted under section 518 of this title shall apply to an enlisted member of the Space Force.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbec0eb6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><chapeau>The provisions of section 1174 of this title—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbec0eb7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>pertaining to a regular officer shall apply to a Space Force officer serving on sustained duty;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbec0eb8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>pertaining to a regular enlisted member shall apply to an enlisted member of the Space Force serving on sustained duty; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbec0eb9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>pertaining to other members shall apply to members of the Space Force not serving on sustained duty.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbec0eba-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><content>The provisions of section 1175 of this title pertaining to a voluntary appointment, enlistment, or transfer to a reserve component shall apply to the voluntary release from active duty of a member of the Space Force on sustained duty.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbec0ebb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">“(f) </num><chapeau>The provisions of section 1176 of this title—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbec0ebc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>pertaining to a regular enlisted member shall apply to an enlisted member of the Space Force serving on sustained duty; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbec0ebd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>pertaining to a reserve enlisted member serving in an active status shall apply to an enlisted member of the Space Force serving in a space force active status or on sustained duty.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydbec0ebe-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="20402">“§ 20402.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbec0ebf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s20402">10 USC 20402</ref>.</p></sidenote> Enlisted members: standards and qualifications for retention</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbec0ec0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbec0ec1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Regulations.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Standards and Qualifications for Retention</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of the Air Force shall, by regulation, prescribe—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbec0ec2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>standards and qualifications for the retention of enlisted members of the Space Force; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbec0ec3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbec0ec4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Procedures.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbec0ec5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determinations.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbec0ec6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Compliance.</p></sidenote><content>equitable procedures for the periodic determination of the compliance of each such member with those standards and qualifications.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbec0ec7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effect of Failure to Comply With Standards and Qualifications</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If an enlisted member serving in Space Force active status fails to comply with the standards and qualifications prescribed under subsection (a), the member shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbec0ec8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>if qualified, be transferred to Space Force inactive status;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbec0ec9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>if qualified, be retired in accordance with section 20603 of this title; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbec0eca-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbec0ecb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Termination.</p></sidenote><content>have the member’s enlistment terminated.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydbec0ecc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="20403">“§ 20403.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbec0ecd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s20403">10 USC 20403</ref>.</p></sidenote> Officers: standards and qualifications for retention</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbec0ece-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Standards and Qualifications</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>To be retained in an active status, a Space Force officer must—<page identifier="/us/stat/137/657">137 STAT. 657</page></chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbec0ecf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>in any applicable yearly period, attain the number of points under section 12732(a)(2) of this title that are prescribed by the Secretary of the Air Force; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbec0ed0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>conform to such other standards and qualifications as the Secretary may prescribe for officers of the Space Force.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbec0ed1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Minimum Number of Points</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may not prescribe a minimum of more than 50 points under subsection (a).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbec0ed2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Result of Failure to Comply</inline>.—</heading><content>A Space Force officer who fails to attain the number of points prescribed under subsection (a)(1), or to conform to the standards and qualifications prescribed under subsection (a)(2), may be referred to a board convened under section 20501(a) of this title.</content></subsection> </section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydbec0ed3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="20404">“§ 20404.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbec0ed4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time periods.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbec0ed5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s20404">10 USC 20404</ref>.</p></sidenote> Selection of officers for early retirement or discharge</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbec0ed6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Consideration for Early Retirement</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of the Air Force may convene selection boards under section 20211(b) of this title to consider for early retirement officers on the space force officer list as follows:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbec0ed7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>Officers in the grade of lieutenant colonel who have failed of selection for promotion at least one time and whose names are not on a list of officers recommended for promotion.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbec0ed8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>Officers in the grade of colonel who have served in that grade for at least two years and whose names are not on a list of officers recommended for promotion.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbec0ed9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau>Officers, other than those described in paragraphs (1) and (2), holding a grade below the grade of colonel—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbec0eda-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>who are eligible for retirement under section 20601 of this title or who after two additional years or less of active service would be eligible for retirement under that section; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbec0edb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>whose names are not on a list of officers recommended for promotion.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbec0edc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Consideration for Discharge</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbec0edd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>The Secretary of the Air Force may convene selection boards under section 20211 of this title to consider for discharge officers on the space force officer list—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbec0ede-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>who have served at least one year of active status in the grade currently held;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbec0edf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>whose names are not on a list of officers recommended for promotion; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbec0ee0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>who are not eligible to be retired under any provision of law (other than by reason of eligibility pursuant to section 4403 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1993) and are not within two years of becoming so eligible.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbec0ee1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>An officer who is recommended for discharge by a selection board convened pursuant to the authority of paragraph (1) and whose discharge is approved by the Secretary of the Air Force shall be discharged on a date specified by the Secretary.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbec0ee2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>Selection of officers for discharge under paragraph (1) shall be based on the needs of the service.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbec0ee3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Discharges and Retirements Considered to Be Involuntary</inline>.—</heading><content>The discharge or retirement of an officer pursuant to <page identifier="/us/stat/137/658">137 STAT. 658</page> this section shall be considered to be involuntary for purposes of any other provision of law.</content></subsection> </section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydbec0ee4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="20405">“§ 20405.</num><heading class="fontsize12"> Force<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbec0ee5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s20405">10 USC 20405</ref>.</p></sidenote> shaping authority</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbec0ee6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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 the Air Force may, solely for the purpose of restructuring the Space Force—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbec0ee7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>discharge an officer described in subsection (b); or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbec0ee8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>involuntarily release such an officer from sustained duty.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbec0ee9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered Officers</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbec34fa-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbec34fb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time periods.</p></sidenote><chapeau>The authority under this section may be exercised in the case of an officer of the Space Force serving on sustained duty who—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbec34fc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>has completed not more than six years of service as a commissioned officer in the armed forces; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbec34fd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>has completed more than six years of service as a commissioned officer in the armed forces, but has not completed the minimum service obligation applicable to that officer.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbec34fe-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbec34ff-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Definition.</p></sidenote><content>In this subsection, the term ‘<term>minimum service obligation</term>’, with respect to a member of the Space Force, means the initial period of required active duty service applicable to the member, together with any additional period of required active duty service incurred by that member during the member’s initial period of required active duty service.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbec3500-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Air Force shall prescribe regulations for the exercise of the Secretary’s authority under this section.”</content></subsection> </section> </chapter> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbec3501-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stA/s1718/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><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s647">Section 647 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbec3502-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stA/s1718/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (b), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(other than an officer of the Space Force)</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>in the case of an officer</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbec3503-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stA/s1718/b/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>Regular Marine Corps, of Regular Space Force</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or Regular Marine Corps</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbec3504-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stA/s1718/b/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:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbec3505-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Space Force</inline>.—</heading><content>For a similar provision with respect to officers of the Space Force, see section 20405 of this title.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e81398" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stA/s1719" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1719">SEC. 1719. </num><heading>SEPARATION OF OFFICERS FOR SUBSTANDARD PERFORMANCE OF DUTY OR FOR CERTAIN OTHER REASONS.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdbecd146-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Subtitle F of <ref href="/us/usc/t10">title 10, United States Code</ref>, as amended by section 1718, is further amended by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new chapter:<quotedContent><chapter id="ydbede2b7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658174"><num class="fontsize10 bold" value="2011">“CHAPTER 2011—</num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbede2b8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">10 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbede2b9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 20501.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10 smallCaps">SEPARATION OF OFFICERS FOR SUBSTANDARD PERFORMANCE OF DUTY OR FOR CERTAIN OTHER REASONS</heading><toc> <headingItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“Sec.</designator> <label/> </headingItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“20501. </designator> <label>Authority to establish procedures to consider the separation of officers for substandard performance of duty and for certain other reasons.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“20502. </designator> <label>Retention boards.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“20503. </designator> <label>Removal of officer: action by Secretary upon recommendation of retention board.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“20504. </designator> <label>Rights and procedures.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“20505. </designator> <label>Officer considered for removal: voluntary retirement or discharge.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“20506. </designator> <label>Officers eligible to serve on retention boards.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> <page identifier="/us/stat/137/659">137 STAT. 659</page> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydbee09ca-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="20501">“§ 20501.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbee09cb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Regulations.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbee09cc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determinations.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbee09cd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s20501">10 USC 20501</ref>.</p></sidenote> Authority to establish procedures to consider the separation of officers for substandard performance of duty and for certain other reasons</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbee09ce-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Procedures for Review of Record of Officers Relating to Standards of Performance of Duty</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbee09cf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>The Secretary of the Air Force shall prescribe, by regulation, procedures for the review at any time of the record of any commissioned officer (other than a retired officer) of the Space Force in a space force active status to determine whether the officer shall be required, because of a reason stated in paragraph (2), to show cause for the officer’s retention in a space force active status.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbee09d0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>The reasons referred to in paragraph (1) are the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbee09d1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>The officer’s performance of duty has fallen below standards prescribed by the Secretary of Defense.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbee09d2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>The officer has failed to satisfy the standards and qualifications established under section 20403 of this title by the Secretary of the Air Force.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbee09d3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Procedures for Review of Record of Officers Relating to Certain Other Reasons</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbee09d4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>The Secretary of the Air Force shall prescribe, by regulation, procedures for the review at any time of the record of any commissioned officer (other than a retired officer) of the Space Force in a space force active status to determine whether the officer should be required, because of a reason stated in paragraph (2), to show cause for the officer’s retention in a space force active status.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbee09d5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>The reasons referred to in paragraph (1) are the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbee09d6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>Misconduct.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbee09d7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>Moral or professional dereliction.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbee09d8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>The officer’s retention is not clearly consistent with the interests of national security.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbee09d9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Secretary of Defense Limitations</inline>.—</heading><content>Regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Air Force under this section are subject to such limitations as the Secretary of Defense may prescribe.</content></subsection> </section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydbee09da-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="20502">“§ 20502.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbee09db-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s20502">10 USC 20502</ref>.</p></sidenote> Retention boards</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbee09dc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Convening of Boards to Consider Officers Required to Show Cause</inline>.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbee09dd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbee09de-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote>—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Air Force shall convene retention boards at such times and places as the Secretary may prescribe to receive evidence and make findings and recommendations as to whether an officer who is required under section 20501 of this title to show cause for retention in a space force active status should be retained in a space force active status. Each retention board shall be composed of not less than three officers having the qualifications prescribed by section 20506 of this title.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbee09df-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Fair and Impartial Hearing</inline>.—</heading><content>A retention board shall give a fair and impartial hearing to each officer required under section 20501 of this title to show cause for retention in a space force active status.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbee09e0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effect of Board Determination Than an Officer Has Failed to Establish That the Officer Should Be Retained</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbee09e1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbee09e2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbee09e3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><chapeau>If a retention board determines that the officer has failed to establish that the officer should be retained in a <page identifier="/us/stat/137/660">137 STAT. 660</page> space force active status, the board shall recommend to the Secretary of the Air Force one of the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbee09e4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>That the officer be transferred to an inactive status.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbee09e5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>That the officer, if qualified under any provision of law, be retired.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbee09e6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>That the officer be discharged from the Space Force.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbee09e7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Air Force, an officer as to whom a retention board makes a recommendation under paragraph (1) that the officer not be retained in a space force active status may be required to take leave pending the completion of the officer’s case under this chapter. The officer may be required to begin such leave at any time following the officer’s receipt of the report of the retention board, including the board’s recommendation for removal from a space force active status, and the expiration of any period allowed for submission by the officer of a rebuttal to that report. The leave may be continued until the date on which action by the Secretary of the Air Force on the officer’s case is completed or may be terminated at any earlier time.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbee09e8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effect of Board Determination Than an Officer Has Established That the Officer Should Be Retained</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbee09e9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>If a retention board determines that the officer has established that the officer should be retained in a space force active status, the officer’s case is closed.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbee09ea-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbee09eb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>An officer who is required to show cause for retention in a space force active status under subsection (a) of section 20501 of this title and who is determined under paragraph (1) to have established that the officer should be retained in a space force active status may not again be required to show cause for retention in a space force active status under such subsection within the one-year period beginning on the date of that determination.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbee09ec-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3)</num><subparagraph class="inline" id="ydbee09ed-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Subject to subparagraph (B), an officer who is required to show cause for retention in a space force active status under subsection (b) of section 20501 of this title and who is determined under paragraph (1) to have established that the officer should be retained in a space force active status may again be required to show cause for retention at any time.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydbee09ee-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>An officer who has been required to show cause for retention in a space force active status under subsection (b) of section 20501 of this title and who is thereafter retained in an active status may not again be required to show cause for retention in a space force active status under such subsection solely because of conduct which was the subject of the previous proceedings, unless the findings or recommendations of the retention board that considered the officer’s previous case are determined to have been obtained by fraud or collusion.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbee09ef-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbee09f0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbee09f1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>In the case of an officer described in paragraph (2) or paragraph (3)(A), the retention board may recommend that the officer be required to complete additional training, professional education, or such other developmental programs as <page identifier="/us/stat/137/661">137 STAT. 661</page> may be available to correct any identified deficiencies and improve the officer’s performance within the Space Force.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydbee09f2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="20503">“§ 20503.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbee09f3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s20503">10 USC 20503</ref>.</p></sidenote> Removal of officer: action by Secretary upon recommendation of retention board</heading><content class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  “The Secretary of the Air Force may remove an officer from space force active status if the removal of such officer from space force active status is recommended by a retention board convened under section 20502 of this title.</content></section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydbee09f4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="20504">“§ 20504.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbee09f5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s20504">10 USC 20504</ref>.</p></sidenote> Rights and procedures</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbee09f6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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>Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Air Force, each officer required under section 20501 of this title to show cause for retention in a space force active status—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbee09f7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbee09f8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notification.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbee09f9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><content>shall be notified in writing, at least 30 days before the hearing of the officer’s case by a retention board, of the reasons for which the officer is being required to show cause for retention in a space force active status;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbee09fa-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>shall be allowed a reasonable time, as determined by the board, to prepare the officer’s showing of cause for retention in a space force active status;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbee09fb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>shall be allowed to appear either in person or through electronic means and to be represented by counsel at proceedings before the board; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbee09fc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbee09fd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Records.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbee09fe-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>shall be allowed full access to, and shall be furnished copies of, records relevant to the officer’s case, except that the board shall withhold any record that the Secretary determines should be withheld in the interest of national security.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbee310f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Summary of Records Withheld in Interest of National Security</inline>.—</heading><content>When a record is withheld under subsection (a)(4), the officer whose case is under consideration shall, to the extent that the interest of national security permits, be furnished a summary of the record so withheld.</content></subsection> </section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydbee3110-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="20505">“§ 20505.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbee3111-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s20505">10 USC 20505</ref>.</p></sidenote> Officer considered for removal: voluntary retirement or discharge</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbee3112-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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>At any time during proceedings under this chapter with respect to the removal of an officer from a space force active status , the Secretary of the Air Force may grant a request by the officer—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbee3113-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>for voluntary retirement, if the officer is qualified for retirement; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbee3114-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>for discharge in accordance with subsection (b)(2).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbee3115-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Retirement or Discharge</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>An officer removed from a space force active status under section 20503 of this title shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbee3116-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>if eligible for voluntary retirement under any provision of law on the date of such removal, be retired in the grade and with the retired pay for which the officer would be eligible if retired under such provision; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbee3117-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>if ineligible for voluntary retirement under any provision of law on the date of such removal—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbee3118-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>be honorably discharged in the grade then held, in the case of an officer whose case was brought under subsection (a) of section 20501 of this title; or<page identifier="/us/stat/137/662">137 STAT. 662</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbee3119-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>be discharged in the grade then held, in the case of an officer whose case was brought under subsection (b) of section 20501 of this title.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbee311a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Separation Pay for Discharged Officer</inline>.—</heading><content>An officer who is discharged under subsection (b)(2) is entitled, if eligible therefor, to separation pay under section 1174(a)(2) of this title.</content></subsection> </section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydbee311b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="20506">“§ 20506.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbee311c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Applicability.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbee311d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Appointments.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbee311e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s20506">10 USC 20506</ref>.</p></sidenote> Officers eligible to serve on retention boards</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbee311f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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 provisions of section 1187 of this title apply to the membership of boards convened under this chapter in the same manner as to the membership of boards convened under chapter 60 of this title.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbee3120-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Retired Air Force Officers</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbee3121-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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>In applying subsection (b) of section 1187 of this title to a board convened under this chapter, the Secretary of the Air Force may appoint retired officers of the Air Force, in addition to retired officers of the Space Force, to complete the membership of the board.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbee3122-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbee3123-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>A retired officer of the Air Force may be appointed to a board under paragraph (1) only if the officer served in a space-related career field of the Air Force for sufficient time such that the Secretary of the Air Force determines that the retired Air Force officer has adequate knowledge concerning the standards of performance and conduct required of an officer of the Space Force.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </chapter> </quotedContent>.</content></section> <section id="d28342e81876" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stA/s1719A" style="-uslm-lc:I658145"><num class="fontsize12" value="1719A">SEC. 1719A. </num><heading>RETIREMENT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbef4294-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stA/s1719A/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 F of <ref href="/us/usc/t10">title 10, United States Code</ref>, as amended by section 1719, is further amended by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new chapter:<quotedContent><chapter id="ydbefded5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658174"><num class="fontsize10 bold" value="2013">“CHAPTER 2013—</num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbefded6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">10 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbefded7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 20601.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10 smallCaps">VOLUNTARY RETIREMENT FOR LENGTH OF SERVICE</heading><toc> <headingItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“Sec.</designator> <label/> </headingItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“20601. </designator> <label>Officers: voluntary retirement for length of service.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“20602. </designator> <label>Officers: computation of years of service for voluntary retirement.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“20603. </designator> <label>Enlisted members: voluntary retirement for length of service.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“20604. </designator> <label>Enlisted members: computation of years of service for voluntary retirement.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“20605. </designator> <label>Applicability of other provisions of law relating to retirement.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydbefded8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="20601">“§ 20601.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbefded9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s20601">10 USC 20601</ref>.</p></sidenote> Officers: voluntary retirement for length of service</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbefdeda-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Twenty Years or More</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Air Force may, upon the officer’s request, retire a commissioned officer of the Space Force who has at least 20 years of service computed under section 20602 of this title, at least 10 years of which have been active service as a commissioned officer.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbf005eb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Thirty Years or More</inline>.—</heading><content>A commissioned officer of the Space Force who has at least 30 years of service computed under section 20602 of this title may be retired upon the officer’s request, in the discretion of the President.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbf005ec-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Forty Years or More</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in section 20503 of this title, a commissioned officer of the Space Force who has at least 40 years of service computed under section 20602 of this title shall be retired upon the officer’s request.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/663">137 STAT. 663</page></content></subsection> </section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydbf005ed-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="20602">“§ 20602.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbf005ee-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s20602">10 USC 20602</ref>.</p></sidenote> Officers: computation of years of service for voluntary retirement</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbf005ef-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Years of Active Service</inline>.—</heading><content>For the purpose of determining whether an officer of the Space Force may be retired under section 20601 of this title, the officer’s years of service are computed by adding all active service in the armed forces.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbf005f0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reference to Section Excluding Service During Certain Periods</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 972(b) of this title excludes from computation of an officer’s years of service for purposes of this section any time identified with respect to that officer under that section.</content></subsection> </section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydbf005f1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="20603">“§ 20603.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbf005f2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s20603">10 USC 20603</ref>.</p></sidenote> Enlisted members: voluntary retirement for length of service</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbf005f3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Twenty to Thirty Years</inline>.—</heading><content>Under regulations to be prescribed by the Secretary of the Air Force, an enlisted member of the Space Force who has at least 20, but less than 30, years of service computed under section 20604 of this title may, upon the member’s request, be retired.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbf005f4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Thirty Years or More</inline>.—</heading><content>An enlisted member of the Space Force who has at least 30 years of service computed under section 20604 of this title shall be retired upon the member’s request.</content></subsection> </section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydbf005f5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="20604">“§ 20604.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbf005f6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s20604">10 USC 20604</ref>.</p></sidenote> Enlisted members: computation of years of service for voluntary retirement</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbf005f7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Years of Active Service</inline>.—</heading><content>For the purpose of determining whether an enlisted member of the Space Force may be retired under section 20603 of this title, the member’s years of service are computed by adding all active service in the armed forces.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbf005f8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reference to Section Excluding Counting of Certain Service Required to Be Made up</inline>.—</heading><content>Time required to be made up under section 972(a) of this title may not be counted in computing years of service under subsection (a).</content></subsection> </section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydbf005f9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="20605">“§ 20605.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbf005fa-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s20605">10 USC 20605</ref>.</p></sidenote> Applicability of other provisions of law relating to retirement</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbf005fb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Applicability to Members of the Space Force</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Except as specifically provided for by this chapter, the provisions of this title specified in subsection (b) apply to members of the Space Force as follows:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf005fc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>Provisions pertaining to an officer of the Air Force shall apply to an officer of the Space Force.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf005fd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>Provisions pertaining to an enlisted member of the Air Force shall apply to an enlisted member of the Space Force.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf005fe-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>Provisions pertaining to a regular officer shall apply to an officer who is on sustained duty in the Space Force.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf005ff-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>Provisions pertaining to a regular enlisted member shall apply to an enlisted member who is on sustained duty in the Space Force.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf00600-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>Provisions pertaining to a reserve officer shall apply to an officer who is in a space force active status but not on sustained duty.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf00601-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><content>Provisions pertaining to a reserve enlisted member shall apply to an enlisted member who is in a space force active status but not on sustained duty.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf00602-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">“(7) </num><content>Provisions pertaining to service in a regular component shall apply to service on sustained duty.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/664">137 STAT. 664</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf00603-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">“(8) </num><content>Provisions pertaining to service in a reserve component shall apply to service in a space force active status not on sustained duty.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf00604-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">“(9) </num><content>Provisions pertaining to a member of the Ready Reserve shall apply to a member of the Space Force who is in a space force active status prior to being ordered to active duty.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf00605-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="10">“(10) </num><content>Provisions pertaining to a member of the Retired Reserve shall apply to a member of the Space Force who has retired under chapter 1223 of this title.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbf00606-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Provisions of Law</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The provisions of this title referred to in subsection (a) are the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf00607-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>Chapter 61, relating to retirement or separation for physical disability.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf00608-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>Chapter 63, relating to retirement for age.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf00609-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>Chapter 69, relating to retired grade.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf0060a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>Chapter 71, relating to computation of retired pay.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf0060b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>Chapter 941, relating to retirement from the Air Force for length of service.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf0060c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><content>Chapter 945, relating to computation of retired pay.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf0060d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">“(7) </num><content>Chapter 1223, relating to retired pay for non-regular service.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf0060e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">“(8) </num><content>Chapter 1225, relating to retired grade.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </chapter> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbf0060f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stA/s1719A/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><ref href="/us/usc/t10">Title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> as follows:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf00610-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stA/s1719A/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Retired members ordered to active duty</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 688(b) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf00611-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stA/s1719A/b/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>Regular Marine Corps, or Regular Space Force</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or Regular Marine Corps</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf00612-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stA/s1719A/b/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="ydbf00613-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>A retired member of the Space Force.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf00614-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stA/s1719A/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Retired grade</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 9341 <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf00615-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stA/s1719A/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> “<quotedText>or the Space Force</quotedText>” both places it appears in subsection (a);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf00616-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stA/s1719A/b/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>or a Regular or Reserve of the Space Force</quotedText>” in subsection (b); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf00617-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stA/s1719A/b/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 subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown2 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbf02d28-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Space Force</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="ydbf02d29-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The retired grade of a commissioned officer of the Space Force who retires other than for physical disability is determined under section 1370 or 1370a of this title, as applicable to the officer.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbf02d2a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>Unless entitled to a higher retired grade under some other provision of law, a member of the Space Force not covered by paragraph (1) who retires other than for physical disability retires in the grade that the member holds on the date of the member’s retirement.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf02d2b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stA/s1719A/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Retired grade of enlisted members after 30 years of service</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 9344(b)(2) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Regular</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>Space Force</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf02d2c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stA/s1719A/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Retired lists</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 9346 <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf02d2d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stA/s1719A/b/4/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>or the Regular Space Force</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and a separate retired list containing the name of each retired commissioned officer of the Space Force (other than an officer whose name is on the list maintained under subsection (b)(2))</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf02d2e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stA/s1719A/b/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>in subsection (b)—<page identifier="/us/stat/137/665">137 STAT. 665</page></chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbf02d2f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stA/s1719A/b/4/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>(1)</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>(b)</quotedText>”;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbf02d30-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stA/s1719A/b/4/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraphs (1) and (2) as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbf02d31-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stA/s1719A/b/4/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>in subparagraph (A), as so redesignated, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, or for commissioned officers of the Space Force other than of the Regular Space Force</quotedText>”;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbf02d32-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stA/s1719A/b/4/B/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>in subparagraph (B), as so redesignated, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or the Space Force</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbf02d33-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stA/s1719A/b/4/B/v" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">(v) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown2 fontsize10" id="ydbf02d34-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>The Secretary shall maintain a retired list containing the name of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf02d35-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>each person entitled to retired pay who as a member of the Space Force qualified for retirement under section 20601 of this title; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf02d36-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>each retired warrant officer or enlisted member of the Space Force who is advanced to a commissioned grade.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf02d37-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stA/s1719A/b/4/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>or the Space Force</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and a separate retired list containing the name of each retired warrant officer of the Space Force</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf02d38-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stA/s1719A/b/4/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>in subsection (d), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or the Regular Space Force</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and a separate retired list containing the name of each retired enlisted member of the Space Force</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d28342e82450" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Conforming Amendments Related to Space Force Military Personnel System</heading> <section id="d28342e82455" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1721" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1721">SEC. 1721. </num><heading>AMENDMENTS TO DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE PROVISIONS OF <ref href="/us/usc/t10">TITLE 10, UNITED STATES CODE</ref>.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbf1dae9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1721/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Provisions Relating to Personnel</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Part II of subtitle D 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="ydbf1daea-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1721/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Gender-free basis for acceptance of original enlistments</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf1daeb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1721/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>Section 9132 by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Regular</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>Space Force</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf1daec-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1721/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The heading of such section is<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbf1daed-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">10 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbf1daee-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 9131, 9132.</p></sidenote> amended by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the fifth word.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf1daef-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1721/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reenlistment after service as an officer</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf1daf0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1721/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>Section 9138(a) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Regular</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>Space Force</quotedText>” both places it appears.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf1daf1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1721/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="xdbf1daf2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">10 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbf1daf3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 9131.</p></sidenote><content>The heading of section 9138 <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the fifth word.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf1daf4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1721/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Warrant officers: original appointment; qualifications</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 9160 <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Regular</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>Space Force</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf1daf5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1721/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Service as an officer to be counted as enlisted service</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 9252 <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Regular</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>Space Force</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf1daf6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1721/a/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Chapter heading</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf1daf7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1721/a/5/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The heading of chapter 915 is<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbf1daf8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">10 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbf1daf9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 9151.</p></sidenote> amended to read as follows:<page identifier="/us/stat/137/666">137 STAT. 666</page> <quotedContent><chapter id="ydbf2020a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658174"><num class="fontsize10 bold" value="915">“CHAPTER 915—</num><heading class="fontsize10 bold">APPOINTMENTS IN THE REGULAR AIR FORCE AND IN THE SPACE FORCE”</heading></chapter> </quotedContent><b>.</b></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf2020b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1721/a/5/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The tables of chapters at the beginning of subtitle D, and at the beginning of part II of subtitle D of such title, are each<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbf2020c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">10 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbf2020d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 9011,</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbf2020e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 9110.</p></sidenote> amended by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item relating to chapter 915 and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658260"> <designator>“915. </designator> <label>Appointments in the Regular Air Force and in the Space Force</label> <target leaderAlign="left" leaderChar="." style="-uslm-lc:I658252">9151”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></target> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbf2020f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1721/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Provisions Relating to Training Generally</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 9401 of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf20210-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1721/b/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="ydbf20211-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1721/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>or the Regular Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>Regular Air Force</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf20212-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1721/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> “<quotedText>or one of the Space Force in a space force active status not on sustained duty,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>on the active-duty list,</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf20213-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1721/b/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="ydbf20214-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1721/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> “<quotedText>or Reserve of the Space Force</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or member of the Space Force in a space force active status not on sustained duty</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf20215-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1721/b/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 Reserve’s consent</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the member’s consent</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf20216-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1721/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>in subsection (f)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf20217-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1721/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>the Regular Space Force</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>of Space Force members on sustained duty</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf20218-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1721/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>the Space Force Reserve</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>of Space Force members in an active status not on sustained duty</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbf20219-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1721/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Provisions Relating to the Air Force Academy</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Chapter 953 of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> as follows:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf2021a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1721/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Permanent professors; director of admissions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 9436 <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf2021b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1721/c/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbf2021c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1721/c/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>the equivalent grade in</quotedText>” both places it appears;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbf2021d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1721/c/1/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>or the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>Regular Air Force</quotedText>” the first place it appears;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbf2021e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1721/c/1/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and a permanent</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>in the Regular Air Force</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf2021f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1721/c/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="ydbf20220-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1721/c/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 equivalent grade in</quotedText>” both places it appears and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the grade of lieutenant colonel in</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbf20221-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1721/c/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>Regular Space Force has the grade equivalent to the grade of colonel in the Regular Air Force</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Space Force has the grade of colonel in the Space Force</quotedText>”.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf20222-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1721/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 cadets</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 9442(b) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf20223-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1721/c/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (1)(C), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, or the Space Force,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>members of reserve components</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf20224-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1721/c/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>Regular</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>Space Force</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf20225-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1721/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Agreement of cadets to serve as officers</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 9448(a) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf20226-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1721/c/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (2)(A), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Regular</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>Space Force</quotedText>”; and<page identifier="/us/stat/137/667">137 STAT. 667</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf20227-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1721/c/3/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="ydbf20228-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1721/c/3/B/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>, or to terminate the officer’s order to sustained duty in the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>resign as a regular officer</quotedText>”;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbf20229-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1721/c/3/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>or as a Reserve in the Space Force for service in the Space Force Reserve</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or will accept further assignment in a space force active status</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbf2022a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1721/c/3/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>in subparagraph (B), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, or the Space Force,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>that reserve component</quotedText>”.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf2022b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1721/c/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Hazing</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 9452(c)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbf2022c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9452">10 USC 9452</ref>.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Marine Corps, or Space Force,</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction>, “<quotedText>or Marine Corps, or in the Space Force,</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf2022d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1721/c/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Commission upon graduation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 9453(b) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf2022e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1721/c/5/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or in the equivalent grade in the Regular Space Force</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf2022f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1721/c/5/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> before the period the following: “<quotedText>or a second lieutenant in the Space Force under section 531 or 20201 of this title</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbf20230-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1721/d" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Provisions Relating to Schools and Camps</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Chapter 957 of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> as follows:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf20231-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1721/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Purpose</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 9481 <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf20232-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1721/d/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>to qualify them for appointment</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> <quotedContent>“to qualify them for—<paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="ydbf20233-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>appointment”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf20234-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1721/d/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 the Space Force Reserve.</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>; or</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf20235-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1721/d/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="ydbf22946-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>appointment as officers, or enlistment as noncommissioned officers, for service in the Space Force in a space force active status.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf22947-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1721/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Operation</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 9482(4) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or the Regular Space Force</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or members of the Space Force in an active status</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e83067" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1722">SEC. 1722. </num><heading>AMENDMENTS TO SUBTITLE A OF <ref href="/us/usc/t10">TITLE 10, UNITED STATES CODE</ref>.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbf8b8f8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Provisions Relating to Organization and General Military Powers</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Part I of 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="ydbf8b8f9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual defense manpower report</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 115a(d)(3)(F) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> before the period the following: “<quotedText>or, in the case of the Space Force, officers ordered to active duty other than under section 20105(b) of this title</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf8b8fa-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Suspension of end-strength and other strength limitations in time of war or national emergency</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 123a(a)(2) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>a reserve component</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf8b8fb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Deputy commander of usnorthcom</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 164(e)(4) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf8b8fc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/a/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(A)</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>(4)</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf8b8fd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/a/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>shall be a</quotedText>” and all that follows and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> <quotedContent>“shall be—<page identifier="/us/stat/137/668">137 STAT. 668</page> <clause class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="ydbf8e00e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>a qualified officer of a reserve component who is eligible for promotion to the grade of lieutenant general or, in the case of the Navy, vice admiral; or</content></clause> <clause class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="ydbf8e00f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>a qualified officer of the Space Force whose prior service includes service in a space force active status other than sustained duty and who is eligible for promotion to the grade of lieutenant general.”</content></clause> </quotedContent>; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf8e010-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/a/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 subparagraph:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentDown2 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbf8e011-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>The requirement in subparagraph (A) does not apply when the officer serving as commander of the combatant command described in that subparagraph is (i) a reserve component officer, or (ii) an officer of the Space Force whose prior service includes service in a space force active status other than sustained duty.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf8e012-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Readiness reports</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 482(a)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbf8e013-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s482">10 USC 482</ref>.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>active and reserve components</quotedText>” in paragraphs (1) and (2).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbf8e014-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">DOPMA Officer Personnel Provisions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Chapter 36 of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> as follows:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf8e015-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Nondisclosure of board proceedings</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 613a <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>573, 611, or 628</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>573, 611, 628, or 20211</quotedText>” in subsections (a) and (c).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf8e016-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Information furnished to selection boards</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 615(a) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf8e017-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or 20211</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>section 611(a)</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf8e018-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/b/2/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="ydbf8e019-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/b/2/B/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> “<quotedText>regular officer</quotedText>” and all that follows and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>regular officer or an officer in the Space Force, a grade above captain or, in the case of the Navy, lieutenant.</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbf8e01a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/b/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau>in subparagraph (D)—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydbf8e01b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/b/2/B/ii/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>major general,</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>major general or</quotedText>”; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydbf8e01c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/b/2/B/ii/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or, in the case of the Space Force, the equivalent grade,</quotedText>”.</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf8e01d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Eligibility for consideration for promotion: time-in-grade and other requirements</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 619(a) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Marine Corps, or Space Force</quotedText>” each place it appears and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or Marine Corps</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf8e01e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority to vacate promotions to grades of brigadier general and rear admiral (lower half)</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 625(b) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Marine Corps, or Space Force</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or Marine Corps</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf8e01f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Special selection review board</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 628a <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf8e020-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/b/5/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a)(1)(A)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbf8e021-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/b/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>major general,</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>major general or</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbf8e022-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/b/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> “<quotedText>, or an equivalent grade in the Space Force</quotedText>”;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf8e023-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/b/5/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in subsection (e)(2), by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new sentence: “<quotedText><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbf8e024-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Applicability.</p></sidenote>However, in the case of an officer on the Space Force officer list, the provisions of sections 618, 20215, and 20216 of this title apply to the report and proceedings of a special selection review board convened under this section in the same manner as they <page identifier="/us/stat/137/669">137 STAT. 669</page> apply to report and proceedings of a promotion board convened under section 20211 of this title.</quotedText>”, and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf8e025-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/b/5/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>in subsection (f)(1), by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new sentence: <sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbf8e026-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbf8e027-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbf8e028-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbf8e029-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">President.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbf8e02a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Appointment.</p></sidenote>“<quotedText>However, if the report of a special selection review board convened under this section recommends the sustainment of the recommendation for promotion to the next higher grade of an officer on the Space Force officer list who was referred to it for review under this section, and the President approves the report, the officer shall, as soon as practicable, be appointed to the grade in accordance with subsections (b) and (c) of section 20251 of this title.</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf8e02b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Retirement for years of service</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf8e02c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/b/6/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Lieutenant colonels</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 633(a)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbf8e02d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s633">10 USC 633</ref>.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbf8e02e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/b/6/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(1)</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>Except as</quotedText>”;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbf8e02f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/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> “<quotedText>Regular Marine Corps, or Regular Space Force</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or Regular Marine Corps</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbf8e030-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/b/6/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 paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown3 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbf90641-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>Except as provided under section 637(b) or 637a of this title, each officer of the Space Force who holds the grade of lieutenant colonel who is not on a list of officers recommended for promotion to the grade of colonel shall, if not earlier retired, be retired on the first day of the month after the month in which the officer completes 28 years of active commissioned service.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf90642-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/b/6/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Colonels</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 634(a) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbf90643-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/b/6/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>(1)</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>Except as</quotedText>”;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbf90644-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/b/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>Regular Marine Corps, or Regular Space Force</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or Regular Marine Corps</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbf90645-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/b/6/B/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 paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown3 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbf90646-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>Except as provided under section 637(b) or 637a of this title, each officer of the Space Force who holds the grade of colonel who is not on a list of officers recommended for promotion to the grade of brigadier general shall, if not earlier retired, be retired on the first day of the month after the month in which the officer completes 30 years of active commissioned service.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf90647-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/b/6/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Brigadier generals</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 635 <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbf90648-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/b/6/C/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(a) <headingText class="smallCaps">Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps.—</headingText></quotedText>” before “<quotedText>Except as</quotedText>”;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbf90649-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/b/6/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>Regular Marine Corps, or Regular Space Force</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or Regular Marine Corps</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbf9064a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/b/6/C/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 subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown3 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbf9064b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Space Force</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided under section 637(b) or 637a of this title, each officer of the Space Force who holds the grade of brigadier general who is not on a list of officers recommended for promotion to the grade of major general shall, if not earlier retired, be retired as specified in subsection (a).”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf9064c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/b/6/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Officers in grades above brigadier general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 636(a) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbf9064d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/b/6/D/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(1)</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>Except as</quotedText>”;<page identifier="/us/stat/137/670">137 STAT. 670</page></content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbf9064e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/b/6/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>Regular Marine Corps, or Regular Space Force</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or Regular Marine Corps</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbf9064f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/b/6/D/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 paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown3 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbf90650-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>Except as provided in subsection (b) or (c) and under section 637(b) or 637a of this title, each officer of the Space Force who holds the grade of major general shall, if not earlier retired, be retired as specified in paragraph (1).”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf92d61-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/b/6/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Section headings</inline>.—</heading><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbf92d62-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/b/6/E/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>The heading of section 633<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbf92d63-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">10 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbf92d64-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 627.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText><b>lieutenant colonels and</b></quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><b>and Space Force lieutenant colonels; regular Navy</b></quotedText>”.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbf92d65-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/b/6/E/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>The heading of section 634 is<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbf92d66-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">10 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbf92d67-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 627.</p></sidenote> amended by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText><b>colonels and</b></quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><b>and Space Force colonels; regular</b></quotedText>”.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbf92d68-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/b/6/E/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>The heading of section 635 is<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbf92d69-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">10 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbf92d6a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 627.</p></sidenote> amended by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText><b>brigadier generals and</b></quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><b>and Space Force brigadier generals; regular Navy</b></quotedText>”.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbf92d6b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/b/6/E/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>The heading of section 636 is<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbf92d6c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">10 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbf92d6d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 627.</p></sidenote> amended by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText><b>officers in grades above brigadier general and</b></quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><b>and Space Force officers in grades above brigadier general; regular Navy officers in grades above</b></quotedText>”.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbf92d6e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Management Policies for Joint Qualified Officers</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 661(a) of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf92d6f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Marine Corps, and Space Force</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and Marine Corps</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf92d70-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, and officers of the Space Force on the Space Force officer list,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>active-duty list</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbf92d71-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/d" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Leave</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Chapter 40 of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> as follows:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf92d72-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Entitlement and accumulation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 701 <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf92d73-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/d/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>in subsection (h)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbf92d74-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/d/1/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> at the end of paragraph (2) the following new subparagraph:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentDown2 fontsize10" id="ydbf92d75-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>A member of the Space Force in a space force active status, not on sustained duty.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbf92d76-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/d/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>in paragraphs (5)(B) and (6), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, or of the Space Force,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>member of a reserve component</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf92d77-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/d/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in subsection (i), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, or of the Space Force,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>member of a reserve component</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf92d78-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Payment upon disapproval of certain board of inquiry recommendations for excess leave required to be taken</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 707a(a)(1) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or 20503</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>section 1182(c)(2)</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf92d79-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Career flexibility to enhance retention of members</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 710 <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf92d7a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/d/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in subsection (a), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or of the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>regular components</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf92d7b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/d/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in subsection (b)(2), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, or a Space Force officer in a space force active status not on active duty under section 20105(b) of this title,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>officer</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf92d7c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/d/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>in subsection (c)(1), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> before the period at the end the following: “<quotedText>or, in the case of a member <page identifier="/us/stat/137/671">137 STAT. 671</page> of the Space Force on sustained duty, to accept release from sustained duty orders and to serve in a space force active status</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf92d7d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/d/3/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>in subsection (g)(1)(A), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>chapter 36 or 1405</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>chapter 36, 1405, or 2005</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbf92d7e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/e" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Number of Offices Who May Be Frocked to a Higher Grade</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 777(d)(2) of such title<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbf92d7f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s777">10 USC 777</ref>.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, or for the Space Force, the Space Force officer list,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>active-duty list</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbf92d80-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/f" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Uniform Code of Military Justice</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Chapter 47 of such title (the Uniform Code of Military Justice), <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> as follows:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf92d81-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/f/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Persons subject to ucmj</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 802 (article 2) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf92d82-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/f/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbf92d83-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/f/1/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 members of the Space Force on active duty under section 20105 of this title,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>regular component of the armed forces,</quotedText>”;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbf92d84-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/f/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>in paragraph (3)(A)(i), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>reserve component</quotedText>”;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbf92d85-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/f/1/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>in paragraph (5), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, or retired members of the Space Force who qualified for a non-regular retirement and are receiving retired pay,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>a reserve component</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbf92d86-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/f/1/A/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown2 fontsize10" id="ydbf92d87-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="14">“(14) </num><content>Retired members of the Space Force who qualified for a regular retirement under section 20603 of this title and are receiving retired pay.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf92d88-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/f/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>in subsection (d)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbf92d89-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/f/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="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>reserve component</quotedText>”;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbf92d8a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/f/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="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>a reserve component</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbf92d8b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/f/1/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>in paragraph (4), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>in a regular component of the armed forces</quotedText>”.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf92d8c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/f/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Jurisdiction to try certain personnel</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (d) of section 803 (article 3) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction>, “<quotedText>or the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>reserve component</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf92d8d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/f/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Articles to be explained</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 937 (article 137) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf9549e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/f/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a)(1)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbf9549f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/f/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>or</quotedText>” at the end of subparagraph (A);</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbf954a0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/f/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 period at the end of subparagraph (B) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>; or</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbf954a1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/f/3/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="indentDown2 fontsize10" id="ydbf954a2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>the member’s initial entrance on active duty or into a space force active status.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf954a3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/f/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a)(2)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbf954a4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/f/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>and</quotedText>” at the end of subparagraph (A);</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbf954a5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/f/3/B/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<page identifier="/us/stat/137/672">137 STAT. 672</page></content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbf954a6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/f/3/B/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="ydbf954a7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbf954a8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>after a member of Space Force has completed six months of sustained duty or in the case of a member not on sustained duty, after the member has completed basic or recruit training; and”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf954a9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/f/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>in subsection (b)(1)(B), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>in a reserve component</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf954aa-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/f/3/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>in subsection (d), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or to a member of a reserve component,</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, to a member of a reserve component, or to a member of the Space Force,</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbf954ab-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/f" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Restriction on Performance of Civil Functions by Officers on Active Duty</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 973(b)(1) of such title 10 <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf954ac-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/f/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and</quotedText>” at the end of subparagraph (B);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf954ad-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/f/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the period at the end of subparagraph (C) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>; and</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf954ae-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/f/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="ydbf954af-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>to an officer on the Space Force officer list serving on active duty under section 20105(b) of this title or under a call or order to active duty for a period in excess of 270 days.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbf954b0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/h" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="h">(h) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Use of Commissary Stores and MWR Retail Facilities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 1063 of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf954b1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/h/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="ydbf954b2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/h/1/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><headingText class="smallCaps">and Space Force</headingText></quotedText>” after “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">Reserve</headingText></quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf954b3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/h/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>or the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>reserve component</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf954b4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/h/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsections (d) and (e) as subsections (e) and (f), respectively;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf954b5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/h/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 (c) the following new subsection (d):<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbf97bc6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Members of the Space Force</inline>.—</heading><content>A member of the Space Force in a space force active status who is not on sustained duty shall be permitted to use commissary stores and MWR retail facilities under the same conditions as specified in subsection (a) for a member of the Selected Reserve.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf97bc7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/h/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>in subsection (e), as redesignated by paragraph (2), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (a) or (b)</quotedText>” in paragraph (1) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (a), (b), or (d)</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbf97bc8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Members Involuntary Separated</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf97bc9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/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">Eligibility for certain benefits and services</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 1141 of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf97bca-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/i/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</quotedText>” at the end of paragraph (3);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf97bcb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/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> the period at the end of paragraph (4) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> a semicolon; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf97bcc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/i/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 paragraphs:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="ydbf97bcd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>in the case of an officer of the Space Force (other than a retired officer), the officer is involuntarily discharged or released from active duty under other than adverse conditions, as characterized by the Secretary of the Air Force; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="ydbf97bce-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><chapeau>in the case of an enlisted member of the Space Force, the member is—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf97bcf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>denied reenlistment; or<page identifier="/us/stat/137/673">137 STAT. 673</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf97bd0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>involuntarily discharged or released from active duty under other than adverse conditions, as characterized by the Secretary of the Air Force.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf97bd1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/i/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Separation pay</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 1174(a)(2) of such title<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbf97bd2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1174">10 USC 1174</ref>.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, Marine Corps, or Space Force</quotedText>” both places it appears and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or Marine Corps</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbf97bd3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/j" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="j">(j) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Boards for the Correction of Military Records</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Chapter 79 of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> as follows:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf97bd4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/j/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Review of actions of selection boards and correction of military records</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 1558 <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf97bd5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/j/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content><amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, or the Space Force,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>reserve component</quotedText>” each place it appears; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf97bd6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/j/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="ydbf97bd7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/j/1/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>in paragraph (1)(C), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 628 or 14502</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 628, 14502, or 20252</quotedText>”;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbf9a2e8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/j/1/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>or 14705</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>14507, or 20403</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbf9a2e9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/j/1/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>in paragraph (2)(B)(i), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or 14101(a)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>14101(a), or 20211</quotedText>”.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf9a2ea-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/j/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Title of air force service review agency</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf9a2eb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/j/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>Sections 1555(c)(3) and 1557(f)(3) are amended by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the Department of</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>Air Force,</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf9a2ec-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/j/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Section 1556(a) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the Department of</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>the Army Review Boards Agency,</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf9a2ed-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/j/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>Section 1559(c)(3) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the Department of the</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>Air Force,</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbf9a2ee-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/k" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="k">(k) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Military Family Programs</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Chapter 88 of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> as follows:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf9a2ef-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/k/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Members of department of defense military readiness council</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 1781a(b)(1)(B)(iii) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf9a2f0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/k/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>member and</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>member,</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf9a2f1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/k/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>, and one of whom shall be the spouse or parent of a member of the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>parent of a reserve component member</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf9a2f2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/k/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Department of defense policy and plans for military family readiness</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 1781b <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf9a2f3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/k/2/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>military families of members of the regular components and military families of members of the reserve components</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>military families of members of the regular components, the reserve components, and the Space Force</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf9a2f4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/k/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>in subsection (c)(2)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbf9a2f5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/k/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> “<quotedText>both</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbf9a2f6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/k/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>military families of members of the regular components and military families of members of the reserve components</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>military families of members of the regular components, members of the reserve components, and members of the Space Force</quotedText>”.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbf9a2f7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/l" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="l">(l) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Training and Education Programs</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf9a2f8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/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">Payment of tuition for off-duty training or education</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 2007 of such title <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="ydbf9a2f9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">“(g) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbf9a2fa-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Applicability.</p></sidenote><content>The provisions of this section pertaining to members of the Ready Reserve, the Selected Reserve, or the Individual Ready <page identifier="/us/stat/137/674">137 STAT. 674</page> Reserve also apply to members of the Space Force in a space force active status who are not on active duty.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf9a2fb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/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">ROTC financial assistant program for specially selected members</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 2107 of such title<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbf9a2fc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2107">10 USC 2107</ref>.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf9a2fd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/l/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbf9a2fe-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/l/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>Navy,</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Navy or</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbf9a2ff-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/l/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>or as an officer in the equivalent grade in the Space Force</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf9a300-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/l/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 a new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown2 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbf9ca11-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="k">“(k) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Applicability to Space Force</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="ydbf9ca12-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Provisions of this section referring to a regular commission, regular officer, or a commission in a regular component shall be treated as also referring to the commission of an officer, or an officer, who is a commissioned officer in the Space Force serving on active duty pursuant to section 20105(b) of this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbf9ca13-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>Provisions of this section referring to a reserve commission, reserve officer, or a commission in a reserve component shall be treated as also referring to the commission of an officer, or an officer, who is a commissioned officer in the Space Force not serving on active duty pursuant to section 20105(b) of this title.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbf9ca14-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1722/l/3" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Duty as rotc administrators and instructors</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 2111 of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new sentence: “<quotedText>The Secretary of the Air Force may detail members of the Space Force in the same manner as regular and reserve members of the Air Force.</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e84759" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1723" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1723">SEC. 1723. </num><heading><ref href="/us/usc/t38">TITLE 38, UNITED STATES CODE</ref> (VETERANS’ BENEFITS).</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbfa3f45-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1723/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="ydbfa3f46-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1723/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">General definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s101">Section 101 of title 38, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbfa3f47-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1723/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (23), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, or for members of the Space Force in a space force active status (as defined in section 101(e)(1) of title 10),</quotedText>” in subparagraphs (A) and (B) after “<quotedText>(including commissioned officers of the Reserve Corps of the Public Health Service)</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbfa3f48-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1723/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (27)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbfa3f49-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1723/a/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> subparagraph (E); and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbfa3f4a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1723/a/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subparagraphs (F), (G), and (H) as subparagraphs (E), (F), and (G), respectively.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbfa3f4b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1723/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">Definitions for purposes of sgli</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 1965 of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbfa3f4c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1723/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (2)(A), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, or by members of the Space Force in a space force active status (as defined in section 101(e)(1) of title 10) but not on sustained duty under section 20105 of title 10,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>for Reserves</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbfa3f4d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1723/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (3)(A), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, or for members of the Space Force in a space force active status (as defined in section 101(e)(1) of title 10),</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>(including commissioned officers of the Reserve Corps of the Public Health Service)</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbfa3f4e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1723/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Persons Eligible for Interment in National Cemeteries</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 2402(a) of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> in paragraph (2), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText> any member of the Space Force,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>a Reserve component of the Armed Forces,</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbfa3f4f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1723/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Educational Assistance</inline>.—</heading><page identifier="/us/stat/137/675">137 STAT. 675</page> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbfa3f50-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1723/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">Montgomery gi bill</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 3011(a)(3)(D) of such title<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbfa3f51-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3011">38 USC 3011</ref>.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or for further service in the Space Force in a space force active status not on sustained duty under section 20105 of title 10</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>of the Armed Forces,</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbfa3f52-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stB/s1723/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">Post 9-11 gi bill</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 3311(c)(3) of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, or for further service in the Space Force in a space force active status not on sustained duty under section 20105 of title 10,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>of the Armed Forces</quotedText>” the second place it appears.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d28342e84920" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stC" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading>Transition Provisions</heading> <section id="d28342e84925" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stC/s1731" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1731">SEC. 1731. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbfa6663-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Definition.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbfa6664-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s20001">10 USC 20001 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>TRANSITION PERIOD.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  In this subtitle, the term “<term>transition period</term>” means the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on the last day of the fourth fiscal year beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></section> <section id="d28342e84939" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stC/s1732" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1732">SEC. 1732. </num><heading>CHANGE OF DUTY STATUS OF MEMBERS OF THE SPACE FORCE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbfa8d75-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stC/s1732/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Change of Duty Status</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbfa8d76-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stC/s1732/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conversion of status and order to sustained duty</inline>.—</heading><content>During the transition period, the Secretary of the Air Force shall change the duty status of each member of the Regular Space Force to space force active status and shall, at the same time, order the member to sustained duty under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s20105">section 20105 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as added by section 1715. Any such order may be made without regard to any otherwise applicable requirement that such an order be made only with the consent of the member or as specified in an enlistment agreement or active-duty service commitment.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbfa8d77-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stC/s1732/a/2" 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>For purposes of this section, the terms “space force active status” and “sustained duty” have the meanings given those terms by subsection (e) of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s101">section 101 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as added by section 1713(a).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbfa8d78-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stC/s1732/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date of Change of Duty Status</inline>.—</heading><content>The change of a member’s duty status and order to sustained duty in accordance with subsection (a) shall be effective on the date specified by the Secretary of the Air Force, but not later than the last day of the transition period.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e84987" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stC/s1733" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1733">SEC. 1733. </num><heading>TRANSFER TO THE SPACE FORCE OF MEMBERS OF THE RESERVE COMPONENTS OF THE AIR FORCE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbfb29b9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stC/s1733/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer of Members</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbfb29ba-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stC/s1733/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbfb29bb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Appointments.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Officers</inline>.—</heading><content>During the transition period, the Secretary of Defense may, with the officer’s consent, transfer a covered officer of a reserve component of the Air Force to, and appoint the officer in, the Space Force.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbfb29bc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stC/s1733/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Enlisted members</inline>.—</heading><content>During the transition period, the Secretary of the Air Force may transfer each covered enlisted member of a reserve component of the Air Force to the Space Force, other than those members who do not consent to the transfer.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbfb29bd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stC/s1733/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effective date of transfers</inline>.—</heading><content>Each transfer under this subsection shall be effective on the date specified by the Secretary of Defense, in the case of an officer, or the Secretary <page identifier="/us/stat/137/676">137 STAT. 676</page> of the Air Force, in the case of an enlisted member, but not later than the last day of the transition period.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbfb29be-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stC/s1733/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><content>Transfers under subsection (a) shall be carried out under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense. In the case of an officer, applicable regulations shall include those prescribed pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s716">section 716 of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbfb29bf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stC/s1733/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Term of Initial Enlistment in Space Force</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case of a covered enlisted member who is transferred to the Space Force in accordance with subsection (a), the Secretary of the Air Force may accept the initial enlistment of the member in the Space Force for a period of less than 2 years, but only if the period of enlistment in the Space Force is not less than the period remaining, as of the date of the transfer, in the member’s term of enlistment in a reserve component of the Air Force.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbfb29c0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stC/s1733/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">End Strength Adjustments Upon Transfers From Reserve Components of the Air Force</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>During the transition period, upon the transfer of a mission of the Air Force Reserve to the Space Force—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbfb29c1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stC/s1733/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the end strength authorized for the Space Force pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s115/a/1/A">section 115(a)(1)(A) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, for the fiscal year during which the transfer occurs shall be increased by the number of billets associated with that mission; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbfb29c2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stC/s1733/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the end strength authorized for the reserve components of the Air Force pursuant to section 115(a)(2) of such title for such fiscal year shall be decreased by the same number.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbfb29c3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stC/s1733/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Administrative Provisions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of the transfer of covered members of the Air Force Reserve in accordance with subsection (a)—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbfb29c4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stC/s1733/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the Air Force Reserve, the Air National Guard, and the Space Force shall be considered to be components of the same Armed Force; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbfb29c5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stC/s1733/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the Space Force officer list shall be considered to be an active-duty list of an Armed Force.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbfb29c6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stC/s1733/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Retraining and Reassignment for Members Not Transferring</inline>.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbfb50d7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote>—</heading><content>If a covered member of a reserve component of the Air Force does not consent to transfer to the Space Force in accordance with subsection (a), the Secretary of the Air Force may, as determined appropriate by the Secretary in the case of the individual member, provide the member retraining and reassignment within a reserve component of the Air Force.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbfb50d8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stC/s1733/g" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of this section, the term “<term>covered</term>”, with respect to a member of a reserve component of the Air Force, means—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbfb50d9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stC/s1733/g/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>a member who, as of the date of the enactment of this Act, holds an Air Force specialty code for a specialty held by members of the Space Force; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbfb50da-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stC/s1733/g/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>any other member designated by the Secretary of the Air Force for the purposes of this section.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e85131" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stC/s1734" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1734">SEC. 1734. </num><heading>PLACEMENT OF OFFICERS ON THE SPACE FORCE OFFICER LIST.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbfb50db-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stC/s1734/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Placement on List</inline>.—</heading><content>Officers of the Space Force whose duty status is changed in accordance with section 1732, and officers of the reserve components of the Air Force who transfer to the Space Force in accordance with 1733, shall be placed on the Space <page identifier="/us/stat/137/677">137 STAT. 677</page> Force officer list in an order determined by their respective grades and dates of rank.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbfb50dc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stC/s1734/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Officers of Same Grade and Date of Rank</inline>.—</heading><content>Among officers of the same grade and date of rank, placement on the Space Force officer list shall be in the order of their rank as determined in accordance with <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s741/c">section 741(c) of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e85163" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stC/s1735" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1735">SEC. 1735. </num><heading>DISESTABLISHMENT OF REGULAR SPACE FORCE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbfb9efd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stC/s1735/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbfb9efe-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Disestablishment</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Air Force shall disestablish the Regular Space Force not later than the end of the transition period, once there are no longer any members remaining in the Regular Space Force.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbfb9eff-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Certification.</p></sidenote> The Regular Space Force shall be disestablished upon the completion of the change of duty status of all members of the Space Force pursuant to section 1742 and certification by the Secretary of the Air Force to the congressional defense committees that there are no longer any members of the Regular Space Force.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbfb9f00-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stC/s1735/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Publication of Notice in Federal Register</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall publish in the Federal Register notice of the disestablishment of the Regular Space Force, including the date thereof, together with any certification submitted pursuant to subsection (a).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbfb9f01-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stC/s1735/c" 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><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbfb9f02-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stC/s1735/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">Repeal</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9085">Section 9085 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, relating to the composition of the Regular Space Force, is <amendingAction type="repeal">repealed</amendingAction>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbfb9f03-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stC/s1735/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effective date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendment made by this subsection shall take effect on the date on which the certification is submitted under subsection (a).</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e85226" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stC/s1736" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1736">SEC. 1736. </num><heading>END STRENGTH FLEXIBILITY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbfbed24-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stC/s1736/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Authority to Vary End Strengths</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbfbed25-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stC/s1736/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbfbed26-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority</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 a fiscal year as follows:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbfbed27-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stC/s1736/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>Increase the end strength authorized pursuant to section 115(a)(1)(A) of such title for a fiscal year for the Space Force by a number equal to not more than 5 percent of such authorized end strength.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbfbed28-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stC/s1736/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Decrease the end strength authorized pursuant to section 115(a)(1)(A) of such title for a fiscal year for the Space Force by a number equal to not more than 10 percent of such authorized end strength.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbfbed29-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stC/s1736/a/2" 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 authority provided under paragraph (1) shall terminate on the last day of the transition period.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbfbed2a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stC/s1736/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Temporary Exemption for the Space Force From End Strength Grade Restrictions</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 during the transition period.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e85287" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stC/s1737" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1737">SEC. 1737. </num><heading>PROMOTION AUTHORITY FLEXIBILITY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbfc625b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stC/s1737/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Promotion Authority Flexibility</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>During the transition period, the Secretary of the Air Force may convene selection boards <page identifier="/us/stat/137/678">137 STAT. 678</page> to consider officers on the space force officer list for promotion, and may promote Space Force officers selected by such boards, in accordance with any of the following provisions of <ref href="/us/usc/t10">title 10, United States Code</ref>:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbfc625c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stC/s1737/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Chapter 36.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbfc896d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stC/s1737/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Part III of subtitle E.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbfc896e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stC/s1737/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Chapter 2005, as added by section 1716.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbfc896f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stC/s1737/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbfc8970-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Applicability.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Coordination of Provisions</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbfc8971-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stC/s1737/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>For a selection board convened pursuant to subsection (a) to consider members of the Space Force for promotion in accordance with chapter 36 of such title—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbfc8972-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stC/s1737/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>provisions that apply to an officer of a regular component of the Armed Forces shall apply to an officer of the Space Force; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbfc8973-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stC/s1737/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the space force officer list shall be considered to be an active-duty list.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbfc8974-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stC/s1737/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>For a selection board convened pursuant to pursuant to subsection (a) to consider members of the Space Force for promotion in accordance with part III of subtitle E of such title—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbfc8975-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stC/s1737/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>provisions that apply to an officer of a reserve component of the Armed Forces shall apply to an officer of the Space Force; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbfc8976-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stC/s1737/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the space force officer list shall be considered to be a reserve active-status list.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbfc8977-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stC/s1737/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>For a selection board convened pursuant to subsection (a) to consider members of the Space Force for promotion in accordance with either chapter 36 or part III of subtitle E of such title—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbfc8978-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stC/s1737/b/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>section 20213 of such title shall apply to the composition of the selection board;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbfc8979-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stC/s1737/b/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the provisions of chapter 2005 of such title regarding officers on the space force officer list eligible to be considered for promotion to the grade of brigadier general or major general shall apply;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbfc897a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stC/s1737/b/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>section 20216 of such title shall apply; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbfc897b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stC/s1737/b/3/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>the provisions of chapter 36 or part III of subtitle E of such title, as the case may be, regarding failure of selection for promotion shall apply.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbfc897c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stC/s1737/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effect of Using New Chapter 2005 Authorities</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Secretary of the Air Force convenes a selection board under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch2005">chapter 2005 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as added by section 1716, to consider officers on the space force officer list in a particular grade and competitive category for selection for promotion to the next higher grade, the Secretary may not convene a future selection board pursuant to subsection (a) to consider officers of the same grade and competitive category under chapter 36 or part III of subtitle E of such title.</content></subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d28342e85403" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stD" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="D">Subtitle D—</num><heading>Other Amendments Related to the Space Force</heading> <section id="d28342e85408" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stD/s1741" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1741">SEC. 1741. </num><heading><ref href="/us/usc/t10">TITLE 10, UNITED STATES CODE</ref>.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbfe372d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stD/s1741/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 Relating to the Designation of Grades for Officers of the Space Force</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10">Title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> as follows:<page identifier="/us/stat/137/679">137 STAT. 679</page></chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbfe372e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stD/s1741/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Commissioned officer grades</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 9151<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbfe372f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9151">10 USC 9151</ref>.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and in the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>in the Regular Air Force</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbfe3730-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stD/s1741/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Rank</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 741(a) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> in the table by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and Marine Corps</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Marine Corps, and Space Force</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbfe3731-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stD/s1741/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definition of general officer</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 101(b)(4) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or Marine Corps</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Marine Corps, or Space Force</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbfe3732-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stD/s1741/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Temporary appointments to positions designated to carry the grade of general or lieutenant general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 601(e) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbfe3733-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stD/s1741/a/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>or Marine Corps,</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Marine Corps, or Space Force or</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbfe3734-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stD/s1741/a/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 the commensurate grades in the Space Force,</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbfe3735-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stD/s1741/a/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Retired grade of officers</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 1370 <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> as follows:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbfe3736-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stD/s1741/a/5/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>Subsection (a)(2) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>major general</quotedText>” and all that follows in subparagraphs (A) and (B) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>major general or rear admiral.</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbfe3737-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stD/s1741/a/5/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>Subsection (b) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbfe3738-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stD/s1741/a/5/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (1)—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydbfe3739-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stD/s1741/a/5/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>or Marine Corps</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>the Space Force,</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Marine Corps, or, Space Force or lieutenant in the Navy,</quotedText>”; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydbfe373a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stD/s1741/a/5/B/i/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>in subparagraph (B), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>major general</quotedText>” and all that follow through “<quotedText>Space Force</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>major general or rear admiral</quotedText>”;</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbfe373b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stD/s1741/a/5/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>in paragraph (4), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or Marine Corps</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>Space Force,</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Marine Corps, or Space Force or captain in the Navy,</quotedText>”;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbfe373c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stD/s1741/a/5/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (5)—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydbfe373d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stD/s1741/a/5/B/iii/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>in subparagraph (A), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or Marine Corps</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>Space Force,</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Marine Corps, or Space Force or lieutenant commander in the Navy,</quotedText>”;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydbfe373e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stD/s1741/a/5/B/iii/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>in subparagraph (B), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or Marine Corps</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>Space Force,</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Marine Corps, or Space Force or commander or captain in the Navy,</quotedText>”; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydbfe373f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stD/s1741/a/5/B/iii/III" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">(III) </num><content>in subparagraph (C), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or Marine Corps</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>Space Force,</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Marine Corps, or Space Force or rear admiral (lower half) or rear admiral in the Navy,</quotedText>”; and</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbfe3740-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stD/s1741/a/5/B/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>in paragraph (6), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, or an equivalent grade in the Space Force,</quotedText>”.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbfe3741-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stD/s1741/a/5/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>Subsection (c)(1) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by “<quotedText>or Marine Corps</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>Space Force</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Marine Corps, or Space Force or vice admiral or admiral in the Navy</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbfe3742-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stD/s1741/a/5/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><chapeau>Subsection (d) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbfe3743-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stD/s1741/a/5/D/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>or Marine Corps</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>Space Force</quotedText>” and <page identifier="/us/stat/137/680">137 STAT. 680</page> <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Marine Corps, or Space Force or rear admiral in the Navy</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbfe3744-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stD/s1741/a/5/D/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>in paragraph (3), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or Marine Corps</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>Space Force,</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Marine Corps, or Space Force or captain in the Navy,</quotedText>”.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbfe3745-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stD/s1741/a/5/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>Subsection (e)(2)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbfe3746-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1370">10 USC 1370</ref>.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or Marine Corps</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>Space Force,</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Marine Corps, or Space Force or vice admiral or admiral in the Navy,</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbfe3747-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stD/s1741/a/5/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><chapeau>Subsection (f) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbfe3748-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stD/s1741/a/5/F/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (3)—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydbfe3749-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stD/s1741/a/5/F/i/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>in subparagraph (A), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or Marine Corps</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>Space Force,</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Marine Corps, or Space Force or rear admiral in the Navy</quotedText>”; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydbfe374a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stD/s1741/a/5/F/i/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>in subparagraph (B), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText> ‘or Marine Corps’ and all that follows through ‘Space Force’ and inserting "Marine Corps, or Space Force or vice admiral or admiral in the Navy</quotedText>”; and</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydbfe374b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stD/s1741/a/5/F/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (6)—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydbfe374c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stD/s1741/a/5/F/ii/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>in subparagraph (A), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or Marine Corps</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>Space Force,</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Marine Corps, or Space Force or rear admiral in the Navy</quotedText>”; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydbfe374d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stD/s1741/a/5/F/ii/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>in subparagraph (B), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or Marine Corps</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>Space Force,</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Marine Corps, or Space Force or vice admiral or admiral in the Navy</quotedText>”.</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbfe374e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stD/s1741/a/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Honorary promotions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Sections 1563(c)(1) and 1563a(a)(1) are each amended—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbfe374f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stD/s1741/a/6/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>general,</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>general or</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbfe3750-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stD/s1741/a/6/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 an equivalent grade in the Space Force</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbfe3751-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stD/s1741/a/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Air force inspector general</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 9020(a) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the general, flag, or equivalent officers of</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbfe3752-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stD/s1741/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Other Title 10 Amendments</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Such title is further amended as follows:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbfe3753-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stD/s1741/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">Limitation on number of retired members ordered to active duty</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 690(a) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or Marine Corps,</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Marine Corps, or Space Force,</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbfe3754-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stD/s1741/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">The uniform</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 772(i) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbfe3755-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stD/s1741/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> “<quotedText>an Air Force School</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>an Air Force or Space Force school</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbfe3756-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stD/s1741/b/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>aviation badges of the Air Force</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>aviation or space badges of the Air Force or Space Force</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbfe5d67-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stD/s1741/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">Membership in military unions, organizing of military unions, and recognition of military unions prohibited</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 976(a) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or the Space Force</quotedText>” in paragraph (1)(C) after “<quotedText>member of a Reserve component</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbfe5d68-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stD/s1741/b/4" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on enlisted aides</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 981 <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—<page identifier="/us/stat/137/681">137 STAT. 681</page></chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbfe5d69-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stD/s1741/b/4/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>Marine Corps, Air Force,</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force,</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbfe5d6a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stD/s1741/b/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in subsection (b), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and Marine Corps</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Marine Corps, and Space Force</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbfe5d6b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stD/s1741/b/4/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>in subsection (c)(1), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Space Force,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>Marine Corps,</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbfe5d6c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stD/s1741/b/5" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definition of veteran for purposes of funeral honors</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 1491(h)(1)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbfe5d6d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1491">10 USC 1491</ref>.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or air service</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>air, or space service</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbfe5d6e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stD/s1741/b/6" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Housing for recruits</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 9419(d) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>training program of the Air Force</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbfe5d6f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stD/s1741/b/7" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Charter of chief of space operations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 9082 <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> as follows:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbfe5d70-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stD/s1741/b/7/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Cross-reference correction</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (d)(5) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>sections</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>of law</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>sections 171 and 3104 of this title and other provisions of law</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbfe5d71-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stD/s1741/b/7/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elapsed-time provision</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (e)(1) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Commencing</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>the Chief</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>The Chief</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e86058" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stD/s1742" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1742">SEC. 1742. </num><heading>OTHER PROVISIONS OF LAW.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbfeab92-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stD/s1742/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Trade Act of 1974</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 233(i)(1) of the Trade Act of 1974 (<ref href="/us/usc/t19/s2293/i/1">19 U.S.C. 2293(i)(1)</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, or a member of the Space Force,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>a member of a reserve component of the Armed Forces</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbfeab93-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stD/s1742/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps"><ref href="/us/usc/t28">Title 28, United States Code</ref> (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure)</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t28/s631/c">Section 631(c) of title 28, United States Code</ref> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>members of the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>Coast Guard</quotedText>” the second place it appears.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydbfeab94-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stD/s1742/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Servicemembers Civil Relief Act</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s3901/etseq">50 U.S.C. 3901 et seq.</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> as follows:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbfeab95-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stD/s1742/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Military service defined</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 101(2)(A) (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s3911/2/A">50 U.S.C. 3911(2)(A)</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Space Force,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>Marine Corps,</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbfeab96-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stD/s1742/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Same rights and protections as reserves ordered to report for military service</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 106 (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s3911">50 U.S.C. 3911</ref>)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbfeab97-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/s3917">50 USC 3917</ref>.</p></sidenote> <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="ydbfeab98-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdbfeab99-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Applicability.</p></sidenote><content>The provisions of subsection (a) apply to a member of the Space Force who is ordered to report for military service in the same manner as to a member of a reserve component who is ordered to report for military service.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydbfeab9a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVII/stD/s1742/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exercise of rights under scra</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 108(5) (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s3919/5">50 U.S.C. 3919(5)</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> before the period at the end the following: “<quotedText>or as a member of the Space Force</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <num value="XVIII">TITLE XVIII—</num><heading>OTHER DEFENSE MATTERS</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle A—</designator> <label>Other Defense Matters</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1801. </designator> <label>Technical and conforming amendments.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1802. </designator> <label>Extension of authority to engage in certain commercial activities.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1803. </designator> <label>Modification to requirements relating to combating military reliance on Russian energy.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1804. </designator> <label>U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day Act of 2023.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/682">137 STAT. 682</page></label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1805. </designator> <label>Improvements to Department of Veterans Affairs-Department of Defense Joint Executive Committee.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1806. </designator> <label>Access to and use of military post offices by United States citizens employed overseas by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization who perform functions in support of military operations of the Armed Forces.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1807. </designator> <label>Extension of admission to Guam or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands for certain nonimmigrant H–2B workers.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1808. </designator> <label>Support for execution of bilateral agreements concerning illicit transnational maritime activity in Africa.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1809. </designator> <label>National Cold War Center designation.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1810. </designator> <label>Revision of requirement for transfer of certain aircraft to State of California for wildfire suppression purposes.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1811. </designator> <label>Limitation on funds for Wuhan Institute of Virology and EcoHealth Alliance, Inc.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle B—</designator> <label>Drone Security</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1821. </designator> <label>Short title.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1822. </designator> <label>Definitions.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1823. </designator> <label>Prohibition on procurement of covered unmanned aircraft systems from covered foreign entities.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1824. </designator> <label>Prohibition on operation of covered unmanned aircraft systems from covered foreign entities.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1825. </designator> <label>Prohibition on use of Federal funds for procurement and operation of covered unmanned aircraft systems from covered foreign entities.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1826. </designator> <label>Prohibition on use of Government-issued purchase cards to purchase covered unmanned aircraft systems from covered foreign entities.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1827. </designator> <label>Management of existing inventories of covered unmanned aircraft systems from covered foreign entities.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1828. </designator> <label>Comptroller General report.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1829. </designator> <label>Government-wide policy for procurement of unmanned aircraft systems.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1830. </designator> <label>State, local, and territorial law enforcement and emergency service exemption.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1831. </designator> <label>Study.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1832. </designator> <label>Exceptions.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1833. </designator> <label>Sunset.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle C—</designator> <label>Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1841. </designator> <label>Unidentified anomalous phenomena records collection at the National Archives and Records Administration.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1842. </designator> <label>Review, identification, transmission to the National Archives, and public disclosure of unidentified anomalous phenomena records by government offices.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1843. </designator> <label>Grounds for postponement of public disclosure of unidentified anomalous phenomena records.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle D—</designator> <label>World Trade Center Health Program</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1851. </designator> <label>Flexibility and funding for the World Trade Center Health Program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1852. </designator> <label>Extension of certain direct spending reductions.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1853. </designator> <label>Medicare improvement fund.</label> </referenceItem></toc> <subtitle id="d28342e86373" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Other Defense Matters</heading> <section id="d28342e86378" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1801" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1801">SEC. 1801. </num><heading>TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc01dfeb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1801/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="ydc01dfec-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1801/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc01dfed-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">10 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc01dfee-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 101.</p></sidenote><chapeau>In the subtitle analysis for subtitle A—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc01dfef-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1801/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> the item relating to chapter 113 and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658260"> <designator><b>“113. </b></designator> <label><b>Defense Civilian Training Corps</b></label> <target leaderAlign="left" leaderChar="." style="-uslm-lc:I658252"><b>2200g”;</b><?GPOvSpace 04?></target> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc01dff0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1801/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> the item relating to chapter 207 and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658260"> <designator><b>“207. </b></designator> <label><b>Budgeting and Appropriations</b></label> <target leaderAlign="left" leaderChar="." style="-uslm-lc:I658252"><b>3131”;</b><?GPOvSpace 04?></target> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc01dff1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1801/a/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item relating to chapter 225 and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658260"> <designator><b>“225. </b></designator> <label><b>[</b>Reserved<b>]</b></label> <target leaderAlign="left" leaderChar="." style="-uslm-lc:I658252"><b>3271”;</b><?GPOvSpace 04?></target> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent><page identifier="/us/stat/137/683">137 STAT. 683</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc01dff2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1801/a/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item relating to chapter 272 and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658260"> <designator><b>“272. </b></designator> <label><b>[</b>Reserved<b>]</b></label> <target leaderAlign="left" leaderChar="." style="-uslm-lc:I658252"><b>3721”;</b><?GPOvSpace 04?></target> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc020703-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1801/a/1/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>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><b>“287. </b></designator> <label><b>Other Contracting Programs</b></label> <target leaderAlign="left" leaderChar="." style="-uslm-lc:I658252"><b>3901”;</b><?GPOvSpace 04?></target> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc020704-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1801/a/1/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item relating to chapter 305 and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658260"> <designator><b>“305. </b></designator> <label><b>Universities</b></label> <target leaderAlign="left" leaderChar="." style="-uslm-lc:I658252"><b>4141”;</b><?GPOvSpace 04?></target> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc020705-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1801/a/1/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after the item relating to chapter 307 the following new items:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="subpart" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator><b>“SUBPART F—</b></designator> <label><b>MAJOR SYSTEMS, MAJOR DEFENSE ACQUISITION PROGRAMS, AND WEAPON SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT</b></label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658260"> <designator><b>“321. </b></designator> <label><b>General Matters</b></label> <target leaderAlign="left" leaderChar="." style="-uslm-lc:I658252"><b>4201</b></target> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658260"> <designator><b>“322. </b></designator> <label><b>Major Systems and Major Defense Acquisition Programs Generally</b></label> <target leaderAlign="left" leaderChar="." style="-uslm-lc:I658252"><b>4211</b></target> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658260"> <designator><b>“323. </b></designator> <label><b>Life-Cycle and Sustainment</b></label> <target leaderAlign="left" leaderChar="." style="-uslm-lc:I658252"><b>4321</b></target> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658260"> <designator><b>“324. </b></designator> <label><b>Selected Acquisition Reports</b></label> <target leaderAlign="left" leaderChar="." style="-uslm-lc:I658252"><b>4350</b></target> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658260"> <designator><b>“325. </b></designator> <label><b>Cost Growth-Unit Cost Reports (Nunn-McCurdy)</b></label> <target leaderAlign="left" leaderChar="." style="-uslm-lc:I658252"><b>4371</b></target> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658260"> <designator><b>“326. </b></designator> <label><b>Weapon Systems Development And Related Matters</b></label> <target leaderAlign="left" leaderChar="." style="-uslm-lc:I658252"><b>4401”; and</b><?GPOvSpace 04?></target> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc020706-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1801/a/1/H" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">(H) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item relating to chapter 383 and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658260"> <designator><b>“383. </b></designator> <label><b>Development, Application, and Support of Dual-Use Technologies</b></label> <target leaderAlign="left" leaderChar="." style="-uslm-lc:I658252"><b>4831”.</b><?GPOvSpace 04?></target> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc020707-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1801/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>Section 172(c)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc020708-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s172">10 USC 172</ref>.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc020709-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1801/a/2/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>performs</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>perform</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc02070a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1801/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (11), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>establishes</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>establish</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc02070b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1801/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>in paragraph (13), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>conducts</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>conduct</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc02070c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1801/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>Section 231 <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc02070d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1801/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="xdc02070e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">10 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc02070f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 221.</p></sidenote><content>in the section heading, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText><b>plan and certification</b></quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><b>plans and certifications</b></quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc020710-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1801/a/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in subsection (f)(1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>such plan and certification</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>such plans and certifications</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc020711-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1801/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>Section 386(b) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc020712-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1801/a/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (2)(E), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>bi-lateral</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>bilateral</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc020713-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1801/a/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (4)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydc020714-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1801/a/4/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>in subparagraph (E)(iii), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and</quotedText>” after the semicolon; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydc020715-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1801/a/4/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>in subparagraph (H), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>sections</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section</quotedText>”.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc020716-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1801/a/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><chapeau>Section 392a <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc020717-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1801/a/5/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in subsection (b)(2)(B) by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>designed</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>designated</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc020718-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1801/a/5/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in subsection (c)(4)(A), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>clause (ii)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subparagraph (B)</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc020719-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1801/a/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc02071a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">10 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc02071b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 391.</p></sidenote><content>The second section 398 (relating to pilot program for sharing cyber capabilities and related information with foreign operational partners) is redesignated as section 398a.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc02071c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1801/a/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><chapeau>Section 398a, as so redesignated, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc02071d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1801/a/7/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>in subsection (b)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydc02071e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1801/a/7/A/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>paragraph (a)</quotedText>” <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (a)</quotedText>”;<page identifier="/us/stat/137/684">137 STAT. 684</page></content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydc02071f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1801/a/7/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>paragraph (a)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>paragraph (1)</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydc020720-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1801/a/7/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>in paragraph (3), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>clause (1)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>paragraph (1)</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc020721-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1801/a/7/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in subsection (e), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>paragraph (a)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (a)</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc020722-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1801/a/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><content>Section 491(c)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc020723-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s491">10 USC 491</ref>.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the a</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>a</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc020724-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1801/a/9" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">(9) </num><content>Section 526a <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> the second subsection (i) as subsection (j).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc020725-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1801/a/10" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="10">(10) </num><content>Section 701(l)(1)(B) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> clauses (A) through (C) as clauses (i) through (iii).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc020726-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1801/a/11" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="11">(11) </num><content>Section 1074h(c)(1) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 491 of title 14</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 2732 of title 14</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc020727-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1801/a/12" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="12">(12) </num><content>Section 1076a(d)(1)(E)(i) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>)</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>subsection (e)(3)</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc020728-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1801/a/13" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="13">(13) </num><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc020729-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">10 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc02072a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 1071.</p></sidenote>The section heading for section 1090a <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the period after “<quotedText><b>disorders</b></quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc02072b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1801/a/14" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="14">(14) </num><content>Section 1090b(e)(1)(B)(ii) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>ensure</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>ensuring</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc022e3c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1801/a/15" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="15">(15) </num><content>Section 1134a(b) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 491 of title 14</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 2732 of title 14</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc022e3d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1801/a/16" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="16">(16) </num><chapeau>Section 1370a <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc022e3e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1801/a/16/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in subsection (e), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>to</quotedText>” before “<quotedText> ‘active duty’ </quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc022e3f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1801/a/16/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>in subsection (f)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydc022e40-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1801/a/16/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>1370e(e)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>1370(e)</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydc022e41-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1801/a/16/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>reference to ‘chapter 71’ of this title</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>reference to ‘chapter 71 of this title’ </quotedText>”.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc022e42-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1801/a/17" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="17">(17) </num><content>Section 1789(c)(3) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subparagraph (A) or (B)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>paragraph (1) or (2)</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc022e43-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1801/a/18" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="18">(18) </num><content>Section 2200g(a) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">In General.—</headingText></quotedText>” before “<quotedText>The Secretary</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc022e44-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1801/a/19" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="19">(19) </num><content>Section 2228(c)(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="ydc022e45-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1801/a/20" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="20">(20) </num><content>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 134 is<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc022e46-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">10 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc022e47-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 2241.</p></sidenote> amended by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item relating to section 2249.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc022e48-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1801/a/21" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="21">(21) </num><content>Section 2275(g)(3) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>sections</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc022e49-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1801/a/22" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="22">(22) </num><content>Section 2700(2) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>The term</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>The terms</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc022e4a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1801/a/23" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="23">(23) </num><content>Section 2864(f) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraph (6) as paragraph (4).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc022e4b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1801/a/24" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="24">(24) </num><content>Section 2878(f)(2)(D)(iii) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>An report</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>A report</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc022e4c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1801/a/25" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="25">(25) </num><content>The item relating to section 3106 in the table of sections at the beginning of chapter 205 is<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc022e4d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">10 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc022e4e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 3101.</p></sidenote> amended by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> a period at the end.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc022e4f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1801/a/26" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="26">(26) </num><content>Section 3304(g) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>under</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>this section</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc022e50-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1801/a/27" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="27">(27) </num><content>Section 3323(b)(2) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the period after “<quotedText>notwithstanding</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc022e51-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1801/a/28" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="28">(28) </num><content>Section 3601(b)(4) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>note</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>prec.</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc022e52-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1801/a/29" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="29">(29) </num><chapeau>Section 3702 <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—<page identifier="/us/stat/137/685">137 STAT. 685</page></chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc022e53-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1801/a/29/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in subsection (a)(4)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc022e54-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3702">10 USC 3702</ref>.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subparagraph (C)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>paragraph (3)</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc022e55-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1801/a/29/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>subparagraphs (B) and (C) of such paragraph</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>paragraphs (1) and (2) of such subsection</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc022e56-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1801/a/30" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="30">(30) </num><content>Section 4014(b) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4142(b) of this title</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4125(b) of this title</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc022e57-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1801/a/31" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="31">(31) </num><content>Section 4024 <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 2303(a) of this title</quotedText>” each place it appears and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 3063 of this title</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc022e58-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1801/a/32" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="32">(32) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc022e59-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Repeal.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc022e5a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">10 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc022e5b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 4061.</p></sidenote><content>By <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the second section 4094.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc022e5c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1801/a/33" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="33">(33) </num><content>Section 4092(c)(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="ydc022e5d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1801/a/34" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="34">(34) </num><content>Section 4273(b)(5)(A) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>4736</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>4376</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc022e5e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1801/a/35" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="35">(35) </num><content>Section 4351(c)(1)(B)(iv) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4355(4) of this title</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (e)(4)</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc022e5f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1801/a/36" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="36">(36) </num><chapeau>Section 4820(b) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc022e60-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1801/a/36/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subchapters</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>chapters</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc022e61-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1801/a/36/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subchapter</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>chapter</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc022e62-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1801/a/37" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="37">(37) </num><content>Section 4902(k)(5) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>mentor</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc022e63-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1801/a/38" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="38">(38) </num><content>Section 8062 <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> the second subsection (g) as subsection (h).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc022e64-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1801/a/39" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="39">(39) </num><content>Chapter 863 is<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc022e65-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">10 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc022e66-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 8661.</p></sidenote> amended by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> the second section 8696 (relating to battle force ship employment, maintenance, and manning baseline plans) as section 8697.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc022e67-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1801/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc022e68-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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="d28342e87495" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1802" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1802">SEC. 1802. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO ENGAGE IN CERTAIN COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s431/a">Section 431(a) 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, 2024</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d28342e87514" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1803" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1803">SEC. 1803. </num><heading>MODIFICATION TO REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO COMBATING MILITARY RELIANCE ON RUSSIAN ENERGY.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdc02a399-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1086 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/263">Public Law 117–263</ref>)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc02a39a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2911">10 USC 2911 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc02a39b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1803/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (a)(2), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>main operating bases</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>operating bases</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc02a39c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1803/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in each of subsections (b) and (g), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>main operating base</quotedText>” each place it appears and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>operating base</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc02a39d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1803/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>in subsection (c)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc02a39e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1803/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in the subsection heading, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">Main</headingText></quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc02a39f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1803/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> paragraph (1) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new paragraph (1):<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="ydc02cab0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc02cab1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">List.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc02cab2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Identification of installations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a list of operating bases within the area of responsibility of the United States European Command ranked according to <page identifier="/us/stat/137/686">137 STAT. 686</page> mission criticality and vulnerability to energy disruption as follows:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc02cab3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>In the case of a main operating base, by not later than June 1, 2023.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc02cab4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>In the case of any operating base other than a main operating base, by not later than June 1, 2024.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc02cab5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1803/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>in paragraph (2)(A), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(A)</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>paragraph (1)</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e87625" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1804" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1804">SEC. 1804. </num><heading>U.S. HOSTAGE AND WRONGFUL DETAINEE DAY ACT OF 2023.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc033fe6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1804/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><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc033fe7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1804/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Hostage and wrongful detainee day</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc033fe8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1804/a/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">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t36/ch1">Chapter 1 of title 36, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydc033fe9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1804/a/1/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> the second section 146 (relating to Choose Respect Day) as section 147; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydc033fea-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1804/a/1/A/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:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="ydc0366fb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658163"><num class="fontsize12" value="148">“§ 148.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc0366fc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t36/s148">36 USC 148</ref>.</p></sidenote> U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day</heading><subsection class="indentDown3 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc0366fd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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>March 9 is U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indentDown3 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc0366fe-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc0366ff-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">President.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Proclamation</inline>.—</heading><content>The President is requested to issue each year a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.”</content></subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc036700-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1804/a/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">Technical and conforming amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections for <ref href="/us/usc/t36/ch1">chapter 1 of title 36, United States Code</ref>, is<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc036701-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">36 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc036702-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 101.</p></sidenote> amended by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item relating to the second section 146 and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new items:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“147. </designator> <label>Choose Respect Day.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“148. </designator> <label>U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc036703-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1804/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Hostage and wrongful detainee flag</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc036704-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1804/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">In general</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t36/ch9">Chapter 9 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="ydc03b525-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658163"><num class="fontsize12" value="904">“§ 904.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc03b526-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t36/s904">36 USC 904</ref>.</p></sidenote> Hostage and Wrongful Detainee flag</heading><subsection class="indentDown2 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc03b527-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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 Hostage and Wrongful Detainee flag championed by the Bring Our Families Home Campaign is designated as the symbol of the commitment of the United States to recognizing, and prioritizing the freedom of, citizens and lawful permanent residents of the United States held as hostages or wrongfully detained abroad.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indentDown2 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc03b528-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Required Display</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc03b529-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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 Hostage and Wrongful Detainee flag shall be displayed at the locations specified in paragraph (3) on the days specified in paragraph (2).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc03b52a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Days specified</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The days specified in this paragraph are the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc03dc3b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day, March 9.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc03dc3c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>Flag Day, June 14.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc03dc3d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>Independence Day, July 4.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc03dc3e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><chapeau>Any day on which a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States—<page identifier="/us/stat/137/687">137 STAT. 687</page></chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydc03dc3f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>returns to the United States from being held hostage or wrongfully detained abroad; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydc03dc40-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>dies while being held hostage or wrongfully detained abroad.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc03dc41-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Locations specified</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The locations specified in this paragraph are the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc03dc42-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>The Capitol.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc03dc43-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>The White House.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc03dc44-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><chapeau>The buildings containing the official office of—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydc03dc45-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>the Secretary of State; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydc03dc46-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the Secretary of Defense.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown2 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc03dc47-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Display To Be in a Manner Visible to the Public</inline>.—</heading><content>Display of the Hostage and Wrongful Detainee flag pursuant to this section shall be in a manner designed to ensure visibility to the public.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indentDown2 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc03dc48-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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>This section may not be construed or applied so as to require any employee to report to work solely for the purpose of providing for the display of the Hostage and Wrongful Detainee flag.”</content></subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc03dc49-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1804/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">Technical and conforming amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections for <ref href="/us/usc/t36/ch9">chapter 9 of title 36, United States Code</ref>, is<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc03dc4a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">36 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc03dc4b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 901.</p></sidenote> amended by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“904. </designator> <label>Hostage and Wrongful Detainee flag.”.</label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e87945" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1805" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1805">SEC. 1805. </num><heading>IMPROVEMENTS TO DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS-DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE JOINT EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdc04517c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s320">Section 320 of title 38, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc04517d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1805/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc04517e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1805/1/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="ydc04517f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1805/1/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>; and</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> a semicolon;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydc045180-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1805/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>in subparagraph (B), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the period at the end and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> a semicolon; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydc045181-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1805/1/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 subparagraphs:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentDown2 fontsize10" id="ydc047892-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Veterans’ Employment and Training and such other officers and employees of the Department of Labor as the Secretary of Labor may designate; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentDown2 fontsize10" id="ydc047893-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc047894-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>such officers and employees of other Executive agencies as the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Secretary of Defense jointly determine, with the consent of the heads of the Executive agencies of such officers and employees, necessary to carry out the goals and objectives of the Committee.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc047895-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1805/1/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="ydc047896-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>The co-chairs of the Committee are the Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc047897-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1805/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (b)(2), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Job Training and Post-Service Placement Executive Committee</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Transition Executive Committee</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc047898-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1805/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>in subsection (d), by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<page identifier="/us/stat/137/688">137 STAT. 688</page> <quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydc047899-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc04789a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>Develop, implement, and oversee such other joint actions, initiatives, programs, and policies as the two Secretaries determine appropriate and consistent with the purpose of the Committee.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc04789b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1805/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>in subsection (e)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc04789c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1805/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in the subsection heading, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">Job Training and Post-Service Placement</headingText></quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">Transition</headingText></quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc04789d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1805/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>in the matter before paragraph (1)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydc04789e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1805/4/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Job Training and Post-Service Placement</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Transition</quotedText>”;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydc04789f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1805/4/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, in addition to such other activities as may assigned to the committee under subsection (d)(6)</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>shall</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0478a0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1805/4/C" 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>, transition from life in the Armed Forces to civilian life,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>job training</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e88124" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1806" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1806">SEC. 1806. </num><heading>ACCESS TO AND USE OF MILITARY POST OFFICES BY UNITED STATES CITIZENS EMPLOYED OVERSEAS BY THE NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZATION WHO PERFORM FUNCTIONS IN SUPPORT OF MILITARY OPERATIONS OF THE ARMED FORCES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc049fb1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1806/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 Authorize Use of Post Office</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t39/s406">Section 406 of title 39, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>may authorize the use</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>shall authorize the use</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc049fb2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1806/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>.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc049fb3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote>—</heading><content>Not later than March 1, 2024, the Secretary of Defense shall brief the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives on the revision of the Financial Management Regulation to authorize individuals under subparagraph (A) of <ref href="/us/usc/t39/s406/c/1">section 406(c)(1) of title 39, United States Code</ref>, as amended by subsection (a), to utilize the authority provided under such subparagraph. If<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc049fb4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determinations.</p></sidenote> there is a determination that this authority is not feasible for a legal or financial reason, the Secretary shall include the background for those determinations in the briefing.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e88171" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1807" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1807">SEC. 1807. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF ADMISSION TO GUAM OR THE COMMONWEALTH OF THE NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS FOR CERTAIN NONIMMIGRANT H–2B WORKERS.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 6(b)(1)(B) of the Joint Resolution entitled “A Joint Resolution to approve the ‘Covenant to Establish a Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in Political Union with the United States of America’, and for other purposes”, approved March 24, 1976 (<ref href="/us/usc/t48/s1806/b/1/B">48 U.S.C. 1806(b)(1)(B)</ref>), <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>, in the matter preceding clause (i), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2024</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2029</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d28342e88190" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1808" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1808">SEC. 1808. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc04c6c5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s331">10 USC 331 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>SUPPORT FOR EXECUTION OF BILATERAL AGREEMENTS CONCERNING ILLICIT TRANSNATIONAL MARITIME ACTIVITY IN AFRICA.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc0514e6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1808/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 Commandant of the Coast Guard, and in consultation with the Secretary of State, may provide assistance to the Coast Guard for the execution of existing maritime law enforcement agreements between the United States and friendly African countries that were established to combat transnational organized illegal maritime activity, including illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/689">137 STAT. 689</page></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc0514e7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1808/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effect on Military Training and Readiness</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that the provision of assistance under this section does not negatively affect military training, operations, readiness, or other military requirements.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc0514e8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1808/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Funds</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Secretary of Defense provides assistance under subsection (a) during any fiscal year, the Secretary shall provide such assistance using amounts available for that fiscal year for the Department of Defense for operation and maintenance.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc0514e9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1808/d" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assistance Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>assistance</term>” means any of the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0514ea-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1808/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The use of surface and air assets as bases of operations and information collection platforms.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0514eb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1808/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Communication infrastructure.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0514ec-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1808/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Information sharing.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0514ed-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1808/d/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>The provision of logistic support, supplies, and services (as such term is defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2350">section 2350 of title 10, United States Code</ref>).</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e88263" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1809" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1809">SEC. 1809. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc0514ee-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Arkansas.</p></sidenote><heading>NATIONAL COLD WAR CENTER DESIGNATION.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc05630f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1809/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Purposes</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The purposes of this section are—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc056310-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1809/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>to designate the museum located at Blytheville/Eaker Air Force Base in Blytheville, Arkansas, including its future and expanded exhibits, collections, and educational programs, as a “National Cold War Center”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc056311-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1809/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>to recognize the preservation, maintenance, and interpretation of the artifacts, documents, images, and history collected by the Center;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc056312-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1809/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>to enhance the knowledge of the American people of the experience of the United States during the Cold War years; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc056313-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1809/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>to ensure that all future generations understand the sacrifices made to preserve freedom and democracy, and the benefits of peace for all future generations in the 21st century and beyond.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc056314-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1809/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Designation</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc056315-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1809/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 museum located at Blytheville/Eaker Air Force Base in Blytheville, Arkansas, is designated as a “National Cold War Center”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc056316-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1809/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Rule of construction</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this section shall preclude the designation of other national centers or museums in the United States interpreting the Cold War.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc056317-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1809/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effect of Designation</inline>.—</heading><content>The National Cold War Center designated by this section is not a unit of the National Park System, and the designation of the center as a National Cold War Center shall not be construed to require or permit Federal funds to be expended for any purpose related to the designation made by this section.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e88335" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1810" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1810">SEC. 1810. </num><heading>REVISION OF REQUIREMENT FOR TRANSFER OF CERTAIN AIRCRAFT TO STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR WILDFIRE SUPPRESSION PURPOSES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc062668-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1810/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer of Excess Coast Guard HC-130H Aircraft</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc062669-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1810/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 state of california</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Homeland Security shall transfer to the State of California without reimbursement—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc06266a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1810/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the 7 HC–130H aircraft specified in paragraph (2); and<page identifier="/us/stat/137/690">137 STAT. 690</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc06266b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1810/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>initial spares and necessary ground support equipment for such aircraft.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc06266c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1810/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Aircraft specified</inline>.—</heading><content>The aircraft specified in this paragraph are the HC–130H Coast Guard aircraft with serial numbers 1706, 1708, 1709, 1713, 1714, 1719, and 1721.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc06266d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1810/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Timing; aircraft modifications</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subject to paragraph (4), the transfers under paragraph (1)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc06266e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1810/a/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>shall be made as soon as practicable after the date of the enactment of this Act; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc06266f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1810/a/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>may be carried out without further modifications to the aircraft by the United States.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc062670-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1810/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc062671-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Demilitarization</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Homeland Security shall ensure that before an aircraft specified under paragraph (2) is transferred under paragraph (1), such aircraft is demilitarized, as determined necessary by the Secretary.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc062672-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1810/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conditions of Transfer</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Aircraft transferred to the State of California under this section—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc062673-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1810/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>may be used only for wildfire suppression purposes, including search and rescue or emergency operations pertaining to wildfires;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc062674-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1810/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>may not be flown outside of, or otherwise removed from, the United States unless dispatched by the National Interagency Fire Center in support of an international agreement to assist in wildfire suppression efforts or for other disaster-related response purposes approved by the Governor of California in writing in advance; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc062675-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1810/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>may only be disposed of by the State of California pursuant to the statutes and regulations governing the disposal of aircraft provided to the State of California pursuant to the Department of Defense excess personal property program under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2576a">section 2576a of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc062676-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1810/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Calculation of Initial Spares</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of subsection (a)(1)(B), initial spares shall be calculated based on shelf stock support for 7 HC–130H aircraft each flying 400 hours each year.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc062677-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1810/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer of Residual Kits and Parts Held by Air Force</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Air Force may transfer to the State of California, without reimbursement, any residual kits and parts held by the Secretary of the Air Force that were procured in anticipation of the transfer of the aircraft specified in subsection (a)(2).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc062678-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1810/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Costs After Transfer</inline>.—</heading><content>Any cost associated with the operation, maintenance, sustainment, or disposal of any aircraft, initial spare, or ground support equipment transferred to the State of California under this section that are incurred after the date on which such aircraft, initial spare, or ground support equipment is transferred shall be borne by the State of California.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc062679-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1810/f" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Repeal of Prior Provisions of Law Relating to Transfer</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The following provisions of law are <amendingAction type="repeal">repealed</amendingAction>:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc06267a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1810/f/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Subsections (a), (c), (d), and (f) of section 1098 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/127/881">127 Stat. 881</ref>), as amended by subsections (a), (b), (c), and (d) of section 1083 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/132/1989">132 Stat. 1989</ref>).<page identifier="/us/stat/137/691">137 STAT. 691</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc06267b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1810/f/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Subsections (e) and (f) of section 1083 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/132/1989">132 Stat. 1989</ref>).</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e88512" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1811" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1811">SEC. 1811. </num><heading>LIMITATION ON FUNDS FOR WUHAN INSTITUTE OF VIROLOGY AND ECOHEALTH ALLIANCE, INC.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc06749c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1811/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Wuhan Institute of Virology</inline>.—</heading><content>None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2024 for the Department of Defense may be made available for the Wuhan Institute of Virology for any purpose.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc06749d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1811/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">EcoHealth Alliance, Inc.</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2024 for the Department of Defense may be used to fund any work to be performed in China by EcoHealth Alliance, Inc., including—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc06749e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1811/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>work to be performed by any subsidiary of EcoHealth Alliance Inc, any organization that is directly controlled by EcoHealth Alliance Inc, or any organization or individual that is a subgrantee or subcontractor of EcoHealth Alliance Inc.; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc06749f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stA/s1811/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>any grant for the performance of any such work.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d28342e88546" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc0674a0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">American Security Drone Act of 2023.</p></sidenote><heading>Drone Security</heading> <section id="d28342e88554" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1821" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1821">SEC. 1821. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc0674a1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t41">41 USC note</ref></p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc0674a2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 3901.</p></sidenote><heading>SHORT TITLE.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">   This subtitle may be cited as the “<shortTitle role="subtitle">American Security Drone Act of 2023</shortTitle>”.</content></section> <section id="d28342e88570" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1822" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1822">SEC. 1822. </num><heading>DEFINITIONS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdc06c1c3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">   In this subtitle:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc06c1c4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1822/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered foreign entity</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “<term>covered foreign entity</term>” means an entity included on a list developed and maintained by the Federal Acquisition Security Council and published in the System for Award Management (SAM). This list will include entities in the following categories:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc06c1c5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1822/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>An entity included on the Consolidated Screening List.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc06c1c6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1822/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Any entity that is subject to extrajudicial direction from a foreign government, as determined by the Secretary of Homeland Security.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc06c1c7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1822/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>Any entity the Secretary of Homeland Security, in coordination with the Attorney General, Director of National Intelligence, and the Secretary of Defense, determines poses a national security risk.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc06c1c8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1822/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc06c1c9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">China.</p></sidenote><content>Any entity domiciled in the People’s Republic of China or subject to influence or control by the Government of the People’s Republic of China or the Communist Party of the People’s Republic of China, as determined by the Secretary of Homeland Security.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc06c1ca-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1822/1/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>Any subsidiary or affiliate of an entity described in subparagraphs (A) through (D).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc06c1cb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1822/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered unmanned aircraft system</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>covered unmanned aircraft system</term>” has the meaning given the term “<term>unmanned aircraft system</term>” in <ref href="/us/usc/t49/s44801">section 44801 of title 49, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc06c1cc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1822/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Intelligence; intelligence community</inline>.—</heading><content>The terms “intelligence” and “intelligence community” have the meanings <page identifier="/us/stat/137/692">137 STAT. 692</page> given those terms in section 3 of the National Security Act of 1947 (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s3003">50 U.S.C. 3003</ref>).</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e88644" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1823" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1823">SEC. 1823. </num><heading>PROHIBITION ON PROCUREMENT OF COVERED UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS FROM COVERED FOREIGN ENTITIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc07851d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1823/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>Except as provided under subsections (b) through (f), the head of an executive agency may not procure any covered unmanned aircraft system that is manufactured or assembled by a covered foreign entity, which includes associated elements related to the collection and transmission of sensitive information (consisting of communication links and the components that control the unmanned aircraft) that enable the operator to operate the aircraft in the National Airspace System.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc07851e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Updates.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc07851f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">List.</p></sidenote> The Federal Acquisition Security Council, in coordination with the Secretary of Transportation, shall develop and update a list of associated elements.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc078520-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1823/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exemption</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Homeland Security, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of State, and the Attorney General are exempt from the restriction under subsection (a) if the procurement is required in the national interest of the United States and—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc078521-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1823/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>is for the sole purposes of research, evaluation, training, testing, or analysis for electronic warfare, information warfare operations, cybersecurity, or development of unmanned aircraft system or counter-unmanned aircraft system technology;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc078522-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1823/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>is for the sole purposes of conducting counterterrorism or counterintelligence activities, protective missions, or Federal criminal or national security investigations, including forensic examinations, or for electronic warfare, information warfare operations, cybersecurity, or development of an unmanned aircraft system or counter-unmanned aircraft system technology; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc078523-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1823/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc078524-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>is an unmanned aircraft system that, as procured or as modified after procurement but before operational use, can no longer transfer to, or download data from, a covered foreign entity and otherwise poses no national security cybersecurity risks as determined by the exempting official.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc078525-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1823/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Department of Transportation and Federal Aviation Administration Exemption</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Transportation is exempt from the restriction under subsection (a) if the operation or procurement is deemed to support the safe, secure, or efficient operation of the National Airspace System or maintenance of public safety, including activities carried out under the Federal Aviation Administration’s Alliance for System Safety of UAS through Research Excellence (ASSURE) Center of Excellence (COE) and any other activity deemed to support the safe, secure, or efficient operation of the National Airspace System or maintenance of public safety, as determined by the Secretary or the Secretary’s designee.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc078526-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1823/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">National Transportation Safety Board Exemption</inline>.—</heading><content>The National Transportation Safety Board, in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security, is exempt from the restriction under subsection (a) if the operation or procurement is necessary for the sole purpose of conducting safety investigations.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc078527-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1823/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Exemption</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security, is exempt from the restriction under <page identifier="/us/stat/137/693">137 STAT. 693</page> subsection (a) if the procurement is necessary for the purpose of meeting NOAA’s science or management objectives or operational mission.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc078528-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1823/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Waiver</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The head of an executive agency may waive the prohibition under subsection (a) on a case-by-case basis—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc078529-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1823/f/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>with the approval of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, after consultation with the Federal Acquisition Security Council; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc07852a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1823/f/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc07852b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notification.</p></sidenote><chapeau>upon notification to—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc07852c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1823/f/2/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 of the Senate;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc07852d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1823/f/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the Committee on Oversight and Accountability in the House of Representatives; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc07852e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1823/f/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>other appropriate congressional committees of jurisdiction.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e88761" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1824" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1824">SEC. 1824. </num><heading>PROHIBITION ON OPERATION OF COVERED UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS FROM COVERED FOREIGN ENTITIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc08216f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1824/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="ydc084880-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1824/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc084881-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Beginning on the date that is two years after the date of the enactment of this Act, no Federal department or agency may operate a covered unmanned aircraft system manufactured or assembled by a covered foreign entity.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc084882-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1824/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Applicability to contracted services</inline>.—</heading><content>The prohibition under paragraph (1) applies to any covered unmanned aircraft systems that are being used by any executive agency through the method of contracting for the services of covered unmanned aircraft systems.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc084883-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1824/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exemption</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Homeland Security, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of State, and the Attorney General are exempt from the restriction under subsection (a) if the operation is required in the national interest of the United States and—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc084884-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1824/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>is for the sole purposes of research, evaluation, training, testing, or analysis for electronic warfare, information warfare operations, cybersecurity, or development of unmanned aircraft system or counter-unmanned aircraft system technology;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc084885-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1824/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>is for the sole purposes of conducting counterterrorism or counterintelligence activities, protective missions, or Federal criminal or national security investigations, including forensic examinations, or for electronic warfare, information warfare operations, cybersecurity, or development of an unmanned aircraft system or counter-unmanned aircraft system technology; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc084886-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1824/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc084887-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>is an unmanned aircraft system that, as procured or as modified after procurement but before operational use, can no longer transfer to, or download data from, a covered foreign entity and otherwise poses no national security cybersecurity risks as determined by the exempting official.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc084888-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1824/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Department of Transportation and Federal Aviation Administration Exemption</inline>.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc084889-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote>—</heading><content>The Secretary of Transportation is exempt from the restriction under subsection (a) if the operation is deemed to support the safe, secure, or efficient operation of the National Airspace System or maintenance of public safety, including activities carried out under the Federal Aviation Administration’s Alliance for System Safety of UAS through Research Excellence (ASSURE) Center of Excellence (COE) and any other activity deemed to support the safe, secure, or efficient operation of the <page identifier="/us/stat/137/694">137 STAT. 694</page> National Airspace System or maintenance of public safety, as determined by the Secretary or the Secretary’s designee.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc08488a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1824/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">National Transportation Safety Board Exemption</inline>.—</heading><content>The National Transportation Safety Board, in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security, is exempt from the restriction under subsection (a) if the operation is necessary for the sole purpose of conducting safety investigations.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc08488b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1824/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Exemption</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security, is exempt from the restriction under subsection (a) if the procurement is necessary for the purpose of meeting NOAA’s science or management objectives or operational mission.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc08488c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1824/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Waiver</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The head of an executive agency may waive the prohibition under subsection (a) on a case-by-case basis—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc08488d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1824/f/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>with the approval of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, after consultation with the Federal Acquisition Security Council; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc08488e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1824/f/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc08488f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notification.</p></sidenote><chapeau>upon notification to—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc084890-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1824/f/2/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 of the Senate;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc084891-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1824/f/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the Committee on Oversight and Accountability in the House of Representatives; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc084892-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1824/f/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>other appropriate congressional committees of jurisdiction.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc084893-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1824/g" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">(g) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc084894-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations and Guidance</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Attorney General and the Secretary of Transportation, shall prescribe regulations or guidance to implement this section.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e88908" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1825" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1825">SEC. 1825. </num><heading>PROHIBITION ON USE OF FEDERAL FUNDS FOR PROCUREMENT AND OPERATION OF COVERED UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS FROM COVERED FOREIGN ENTITIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc08e4d5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1825/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc08e4d6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Beginning on the date that is two years after the date of the enactment of this Act, except as provided in subsection (b), no Federal funds awarded through a contract, grant, or cooperative agreement, or otherwise made available may be used—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc08e4d7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1825/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>to procure a covered unmanned aircraft system that is manufactured or assembled by a covered foreign entity; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc08e4d8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1825/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in connection with the operation of such a drone or unmanned aircraft system.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc08e4d9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1825/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exemption</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Homeland Security, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of State, and the Attorney General are exempt from the restriction under subsection (a) if the procurement or operation is required in the national interest of the United States and—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc08e4da-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1825/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>is for the sole purposes of research, evaluation, training, testing, or analysis for electronic warfare, information warfare operations, cybersecurity, or development of unmanned aircraft system or counter-unmanned aircraft system technology;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc08e4db-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1825/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>is for the sole purposes of conducting counterterrorism or counterintelligence activities, protective missions, or Federal criminal or national security investigations, including forensic examinations, or for electronic warfare, information warfare <page identifier="/us/stat/137/695">137 STAT. 695</page> operations, cybersecurity, or development of an unmanned aircraft system or counter-unmanned aircraft system technology; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc08e4dc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1825/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc08e4dd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>is an unmanned aircraft system that, as procured or as modified after procurement but before operational use, can no longer transfer to, or download data from, a covered foreign entity and otherwise poses no national security cybersecurity risks as determined by the exempting official.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc08e4de-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1825/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Department of Transportation and Federal Aviation Administration Exemption</inline>.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc08e4df-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote>—</heading><content>The Secretary of Transportation is exempt from the restriction under subsection (a) if the operation or procurement is deemed to support the safe, secure, or efficient operation of the National Airspace System or maintenance of public safety, including activities carried out under the Federal Aviation Administration’s Alliance for System Safety of UAS through Research Excellence (ASSURE) Center of Excellence (COE) and any other activity deemed to support the safe, secure, or efficient operation of the National Airspace System or maintenance of public safety, as determined by the Secretary or the Secretary’s designee.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc08e4e0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1825/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Exemption</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security, is exempt from the restriction under subsection (a) if the operation or procurement is necessary for the purpose of meeting NOAA’s science or management objectives or operational mission.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc08e4e1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1825/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Waiver</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The head of an executive agency may waive the prohibition under subsection (a) on a case-by-case basis—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc08e4e2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1825/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>with the approval of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, after consultation with the Federal Acquisition Security Council; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc090bf3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1825/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc090bf4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notification.</p></sidenote><chapeau>upon notification to—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc090bf5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1825/e/2/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 of the Senate;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc090bf6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1825/e/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the Committee on Oversight and Accountability in the House of Representatives; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc090bf7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1825/e/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>other appropriate congressional committees of jurisdiction.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc090bf8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1825/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc090bf9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc090bfa-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Guidance.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council shall prescribe regulations or guidance, as necessary, to implement the requirements of this section pertaining to Federal contracts.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e89040" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1826" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1826">SEC. 1826. </num><heading>PROHIBITION ON USE OF GOVERNMENT-ISSUED PURCHASE CARDS TO PURCHASE COVERED UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS FROM COVERED FOREIGN ENTITIES.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">   Effective immediately, Government-issued Purchase Cards may not be used to procure any covered unmanned aircraft system from a covered foreign entity.</content></section> <section id="d28342e89047" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1827" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1827">SEC. 1827. </num><heading>MANAGEMENT OF EXISTING INVENTORIES OF COVERED UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS FROM COVERED FOREIGN ENTITIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc09330b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1827/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc09330c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>All executive agencies must account for existing inventories of covered unmanned aircraft systems manufactured or assembled by a covered foreign entity in their personal <page identifier="/us/stat/137/696">137 STAT. 696</page> property accounting systems, within one year of the date of enactment of this Act, regardless of the original procurement cost, or the purpose of procurement due to the special monitoring and accounting measures necessary to track the items’ capabilities.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc09330d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1827/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc09330e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Inventory data.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc09330f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Classified Tracking</inline>.—</heading><content>Due to the sensitive nature of missions and operations conducted by the United States Government, inventory data related to covered unmanned aircraft systems manufactured or assembled by a covered foreign entity may be tracked at a classified level, as determined by the Secretary of Homeland Security or the Secretary’s designee.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc093310-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1827/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exceptions</inline>.—</heading><content>The Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Justice, the Department of Transportation, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration may exclude from the full inventory process, covered unmanned aircraft systems that are deemed expendable due to mission risk such as recovery issues, or that are one-time-use covered unmanned aircraft due to requirements and low cost.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc093311-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1827/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Intelligence Community Exception</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this section shall apply to any element of the intelligence community.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e89100" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1828" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1828">SEC. 1828. </num><heading>COMPTROLLER GENERAL REPORT.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">   Not later than 275 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to Congress a report on the amount of commercial off-the-shelf drones and covered unmanned aircraft systems procured by Federal departments and agencies from covered foreign entities, except that nothing in this section shall apply to any element of the intelligence community.</content></section> <section id="d28342e89107" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1829" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1829">SEC. 1829. </num><heading>GOVERNMENT-WIDE POLICY FOR PROCUREMENT OF UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc0a1d72-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1829/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc0a1d73-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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 Director of the Office of Management and Budget, in coordination with the Department of Homeland Security, Department of Transportation, the Department of Justice, and other Departments as determined by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and in consultation with the National Institute of Standards and Technology, shall establish a government-wide policy for the procurement of an unmanned aircraft system—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0a1d74-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1829/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>for non-Department of Defense and non-intelligence community operations; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0a1d75-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1829/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc0a1d76-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Grants.</p></sidenote><content>through grants and cooperative agreements entered into with non-Federal entities.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc0a1d77-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1829/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Information Security</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The policy developed under subsection (a) shall include the following specifications, which to the extent practicable, shall be based on industry standards and technical guidance from the National Institute of Standards and Technology, to address the risks associated with processing, storing, and transmitting Federal information in an unmanned aircraft system:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0a1d78-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1829/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Protections to ensure controlled access to an unmanned aircraft system.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0a1d79-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1829/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Protecting software, firmware, and hardware by ensuring changes to an unmanned aircraft system are properly managed, including by ensuring an unmanned aircraft system can be updated using a secure, controlled, and configurable mechanism.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/697">137 STAT. 697</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0a1d7a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1829/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Cryptographically securing sensitive collected, stored, and transmitted data, including proper handling of privacy data and other controlled unclassified information.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0a448b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1829/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Appropriate safeguards necessary to protect sensitive information, including during and after use of an unmanned aircraft system.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0a448c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1829/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>Appropriate data security to ensure that data is not transmitted to or stored in non-approved locations.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0a448d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1829/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>The ability to opt out of the uploading, downloading, or transmitting of data that is not required by law or regulation and an ability to choose with whom and where information is shared when it is required.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc0a448e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1829/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement</inline>.—</heading><content>The policy developed under subsection (a) shall reflect an appropriate risk-based approach to information security related to use of an unmanned aircraft system.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc0a448f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1829/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc0a4490-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Revision of Acquisition Regulations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date on which the policy required under subsection (a) is issued—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0a4491-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1829/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council shall revise the Federal Acquisition Regulation, as necessary, to implement the policy; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0a4492-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1829/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>any Federal department or agency or other Federal entity not subject to, or not subject solely to, the Federal Acquisition Regulation shall revise applicable policy, guidance, or regulations, as necessary, to implement the policy.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc0a4493-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1829/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exemption</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In developing the policy required under subsection (a), the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0a4494-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1829/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>incorporate policies to implement the exemptions contained in this subtitle; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0a4495-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1829/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc0a4496-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote>incorporate an exemption to the policy in the case of a head of the procuring department or agency determining, in writing, that no product that complies with the information security requirements described in subsection (b) is capable of fulfilling mission critical performance requirements, and such determination—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0a4497-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1829/e/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>may not be delegated below the level of the Deputy Secretary, or Administrator, of the procuring department or agency;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0a4498-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1829/e/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>shall specify—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydc0a4499-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1829/e/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>the quantity of end items to which the waiver applies and the procurement value of those items; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydc0a449a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1829/e/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="xdc0a449b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>the time period over which the waiver applies, which shall not exceed three years;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0a449c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1829/e/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc0a449d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote><content>shall be reported to the Office of Management and Budget following issuance of such a determination; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0a449e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1829/e/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc0a449f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><content>not later than 30 days after the date on which the determination is made, shall be provided to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Oversight and Accountability of the House of Representatives.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e89273" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1830" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1830">SEC. 1830. </num><heading>STATE, LOCAL, AND TERRITORIAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AND EMERGENCY SERVICE EXEMPTION.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc0a6bb0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1830/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Rule of Construction</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this subtitle shall prevent a State, local, or territorial law enforcement or emergency <page identifier="/us/stat/137/698">137 STAT. 698</page> service agency from procuring or operating a covered unmanned aircraft system purchased with non-Federal dollars.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc0a6bb1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1830/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc0a6bb2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Contracts.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc0a6bb3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Grants.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Continuity of Arrangements</inline>.—</heading><content>The Federal Government may continue entering into contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements or other Federal funding instruments with State, local, or territorial law enforcement or emergency service agencies under which a covered unmanned aircraft system will be purchased or operated if the agency has received approval or waiver to purchase or operate a covered unmanned aircraft system pursuant to section 1825.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e89306" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1831" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1831">SEC. 1831. </num><heading>STUDY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc0ae0e4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1831/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Study on the Supply Chain for Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Components</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0ae0e5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1831/a/1" 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><content>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the supply chain for covered unmanned aircraft systems, including a discussion of current and projected future demand for covered unmanned aircraft systems.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0ae0e6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1831/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 report under paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0ae0e7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1831/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>A description of the current and future global and domestic market for covered unmanned aircraft systems that are not widely commercially available except from a covered foreign entity.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0ae0e8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1831/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>A description of the sustainability, availability, cost, and quality of secure sources of covered unmanned aircraft systems domestically and from sources in allied and partner countries.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0ae0e9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1831/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="xdc0ae0ea-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p></sidenote><content>The plan of the Secretary of Defense to address any gaps or deficiencies identified in subparagraph (B), including through the use of funds available under the Defense Production Act of 1950 (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s4501/etseq">50 U.S.C. 4501 et seq.</ref>) and partnerships with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and other interested persons.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0ae0eb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1831/a/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>Such other information as the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment determines to be appropriate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0ae0ec-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1831/a/3" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </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><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0ae0ed-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1831/a/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0ae0ee-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1831/a/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Oversight and Accountability of the House of Representatives.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0ae0ef-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1831/a/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>The Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0ae0f0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1831/a/3/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>The Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0ae0f1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1831/a/3/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/699">137 STAT. 699</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0ae0f2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1831/a/3/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>The Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0ae0f3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1831/a/3/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>The Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e89412" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1832" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1832">SEC. 1832. </num><heading>EXCEPTIONS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc0b2f14-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1832/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exception for Wildfire Management Operations and Search and Rescue Operations</inline>.—</heading><content>The appropriate Federal agencies, in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security, are exempt from the procurement and operation restrictions under sections 1823, 1824, and 1825 to the extent the procurement or operation is necessary for the purpose of supporting the full range of wildfire management operations or search and rescue operations.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc0b2f15-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1832/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exception for Intelligence Activities</inline>.—</heading><content>Sections 1823, 1824, and 1825 shall not apply to any activity subject to the reporting requirements under title V of the National Security Act of 1947 (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s3091/etseq">50 U.S.C. 3091 et seq.</ref>), any authorized intelligence activities of the United States, or any activity or procurement that supports an authorized intelligence activity.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc0b2f16-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1832/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exception for Tribal Law Enforcement or Emergency Service Agency</inline>.—</heading><content>Tribal law enforcement or Tribal emergency service agencies, in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security, are exempt from the procurement, operation, and purchase restrictions under sections 1823, 1824, and 1825 to the extent the procurement or operation is necessary for the purpose of supporting the full range of law enforcement operations or search and rescue operations on Indian lands.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e89448" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stB/s1833" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1833">SEC. 1833. </num><heading>SUNSET.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">   Sections 1823, 1824, and 1825 shall cease to have effect on the date that is five years after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d28342e89456" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stC" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading>Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena</heading> <section id="d28342e89461" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stC/s1841" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1841">SEC. 1841. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc0b2f17-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t44/s2107">44 USC 2107 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>UNIDENTIFIED ANOMALOUS PHENOMENA RECORDS COLLECTION AT THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc0c4088-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stC/s1841/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Records Collection</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0c4089-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stC/s1841/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment of collection</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0c408a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stC/s1841/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="xdc0c408b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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 Archivist shall commence establishment of a collection of unidentified anomalous phenomena, as such term is defined in section 1673(n)(8) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/81">Public Law 117–81</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t50/s3373">50 U.S.C. 3373</ref>), records in the National Archives, to be known as the “Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Records Collection”.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0c408c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stC/s1841/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Physical integrity</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out subparagraph (A), the Archivist shall ensure the physical integrity and original provenance (or if indeterminate, the earliest historical owner) of all records in the Collection.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0c408d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stC/s1841/a/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Record copies</inline>.—</heading><content>The Collection shall consist of record copies of all Government, Government-provided, or <page identifier="/us/stat/137/700">137 STAT. 700</page> Government-funded records relating to unidentified anomalous phenomena, technologies of unknown origin, and non-human intelligence (or equivalent subjects by any other name with the specific and sole exclusion of temporarily non-attributed objects), which shall be transmitted to the National Archives in accordance with <ref href="/us/usc/t44/s2107">section 2107 of title 44, United States Code</ref>.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0c408e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stC/s1841/a/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Subject guidebook</inline>.—</heading><content>The Archivist shall prepare and publish a subject guidebook and index to the Collection.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0c408f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stC/s1841/a/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 Collection shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0c4090-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stC/s1841/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>Copies of all unidentified anomalous phenomena records, regardless of age or date of creation—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydc0c4091-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stC/s1841/a/2/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>that have been transmitted to the National Archives or disclosed to the public in an unredacted form prior to the date of the enactment of this Act;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydc0c4092-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stC/s1841/a/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>that are otherwise required to have been transmitted to the National Archives after the date of the enactment of this Act; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydc0c4093-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stC/s1841/a/2/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>the disclosure of which is postponed under this subtitle.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0c4094-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stC/s1841/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>A central directory comprised of identification aids created for each record transmitted to the Archivist under section 1842(e).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc0c4095-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stC/s1841/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Disclosure of Records</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Copies of all unidentified anomalous phenomena records transmitted to the National Archives for disclosure to the public shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0c4096-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stC/s1841/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>be included in the Collection; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0c4097-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stC/s1841/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc0c4098-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Public information.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc0c4099-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p></sidenote><chapeau>be available to the public—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0c409a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stC/s1841/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>for inspection and copying at the National Archives within 30 days after their transmission to the National Archives; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0c409b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stC/s1841/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>digitally via the National Archives online database within a reasonable amount of time not to exceed 180 days thereafter.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc0c409c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stC/s1841/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Fees for Copying</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0c409d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stC/s1841/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 Archivist shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0c409e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stC/s1841/c/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>charge fees for copying unidentified anomalous phenomena records; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0c409f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stC/s1841/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="xdc0c40a0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Waivers.</p></sidenote><content>grant waivers of such fees pursuant to the standards established by <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s552/a/4">section 552(a)(4) of title 5, United States Code</ref>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0c40a1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stC/s1841/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc0c40a2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Amount of fees</inline>.—</heading><content>The amount of a fee charged by the Archivist pursuant to paragraph (1)(A) for the copying of an unidentified anomalous phenomena record shall be such amount as the Archivist determines appropriate to cover the costs incurred by the National Archives in making and providing such copy, except that in no case may the amount of the fee charged exceed the actual expenses incurred by the National Archives in making and providing such copy.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc0c40a3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stC/s1841/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Requirements</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0c40a4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stC/s1841/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc0c40a5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Public information.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc0c40a6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Web posting.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Use of funds</inline>.—</heading><content>The Collection shall be preserved, protected, archived, digitized, and made available to the public at the National Archives and via the official National Archives online database using appropriations authorized, specified, and restricted for use under the terms of this subtitle.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0c40a7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stC/s1841/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Security of records</inline>.—</heading><content>The National Security Program Office at the National Archives, in consultation with the <page identifier="/us/stat/137/701">137 STAT. 701</page> National Archives Information Security Oversight Office, shall establish a program to ensure the security of the postponed unidentified anomalous phenomena records in the protected, and yet-to-be disclosed or classified portion of the Collection.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc0c40a8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stC/s1841/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Oversight</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0c40a9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stC/s1841/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Senate</inline>.—</heading><content>The Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate shall have continuing legislative oversight jurisdiction in the Senate with respect to the Collection.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0c40aa-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stC/s1841/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">House of representatives</inline>.—</heading><content>The Committee on Oversight and Accountability, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives shall have continuing legislative oversight jurisdiction in the House of Representatives with respect to the Collection.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e89716" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stC/s1842" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1842">SEC. 1842. </num><heading>REVIEW, IDENTIFICATION, TRANSMISSION TO THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES, AND PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF UNIDENTIFIED ANOMALOUS PHENOMENA RECORDS BY GOVERNMENT OFFICES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc0e638b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stC/s1842/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Identification, Organization, and Preparation for Transmission</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0e638c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stC/s1842/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><chapeau>As soon as practicable after the date of the enactment of this Act, each head of a Government office shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0e638d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stC/s1842/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>identify and organize records in the possession of the Government office or under the control of the Government office relating to unidentified anomalous phenomena; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0e638e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stC/s1842/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>prepare such records for transmission to the Archivist for inclusion in the Collection.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0e638f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stC/s1842/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibitions</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0e6390-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stC/s1842/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Destruction; alteration; mutilation</inline>.—</heading><content>No unidentified anomalous phenomena record shall be destroyed, altered, or mutilated in any way.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0e8aa1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stC/s1842/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Withholding; redaction; postponement of disclosure; reclassification</inline>.—</heading><content>No unidentified anomalous phenomena record made available or disclosed to the public prior to the date of the enactment of this Act may be withheld, redacted, postponed for public disclosure, or reclassified.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0e8aa2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stC/s1842/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Records created by non-federal persons or entities</inline>.—</heading><content>No unidentified anomalous phenomena record created by a person or entity outside the Federal Government (excluding names or identities consistent with the requirements of section 1843) shall be withheld, redacted, postponed for public disclosure, or reclassified.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc0e8aa3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stC/s1842/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Custody of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Records Pending Review</inline>.—</heading><content>During the review by the heads of Government offices under subsection (c), each head of a Government office shall retain custody of the unidentified anomalous phenomena records of the office for purposes of preservation, security, and efficiency, unless it is a third agency record described in subsection (c)(2)(C).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc0e8aa4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stC/s1842/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Review by Heads of Government Offices</inline>.—</heading><page identifier="/us/stat/137/702">137 STAT. 702</page> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0e8aa5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stC/s1842/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc0e8aa6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 300 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, each head of a Government office shall review, identify, and organize each unidentified anomalous phenomena record in the custody or possession of the office for—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0e8aa7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stC/s1842/c/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>disclosure to the public; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0e8aa8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stC/s1842/c/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>transmission to the Archivist.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0e8aa9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stC/s1842/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc0e8aaa-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determinations.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out paragraph (1), the head of a Government office shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0e8aab-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stC/s1842/c/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>determine which of the records of the office are unidentified anomalous phenomena records;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0e8aac-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stC/s1842/c/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>determine which of the unidentified anomalous phenomena records of the office have been officially disclosed or made publicly available in a complete and unredacted form;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0e8aad-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stC/s1842/c/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C)</num><clause class="inline" id="ydc0e8aae-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stC/s1842/c/2/C/i"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>determine which of the unidentified anomalous phenomena records of the office, or particular information contained in such a record, was created by a third agency or by another Government office; and</content></clause> <clause class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydc0e8aaf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stC/s1842/c/2/C/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>transmit to a third agency or other Government office those records, or particular information contained in those records, or complete and accurate copies thereof;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0e8ab0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stC/s1842/c/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D)</num><clause class="inline" id="ydc0e8ab1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stC/s1842/c/2/D/i"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>determine whether the unidentified anomalous phenomena records of the office or particular information in unidentified anomalous phenomena records of the office are covered by the standards for postponement of public disclosure under this subtitle; and</content></clause> <clause class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydc0e8ab2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stC/s1842/c/2/D/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>specify on the identification aid required by subsection (d) the applicable postponement provision contained in section 1841;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0e8ab3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stC/s1842/c/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>organize and make available, upon request, to heads of Government offices other than the Government office with custody, including the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office, all relevant unidentified anomalous records identified under subparagraph (D);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0e8ab4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stC/s1842/c/2/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>organize and make available to the heads of Government offices other than the Government office with custody, including the All-domain Anomalous Resolution Office, for assistance with any record concerning which the office has any uncertainty as to whether the record is an unidentified anomalous phenomena record governed by this subtitle; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0e8ab5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stC/s1842/c/2/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><chapeau>give precedence of work to—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydc0e8ab6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stC/s1842/c/2/G/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>the identification, review, and transmission of unidentified anomalous phenomena records not already publicly available or disclosed as of the date of the enactment of this Act;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydc0e8ab7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stC/s1842/c/2/G/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the identification, review, and transmission of all records that most unambiguously and definitively pertain to unidentified anomalous phenomena, technologies of unknown origin, and non-human intelligence;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydc0e8ab8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stC/s1842/c/2/G/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>the identification, review, and transmission of unidentified anomalous phenomena records that on the date of the enactment of this Act are the subject of litigation under <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s552">section 552 of title 5, United States Code</ref>; and<page identifier="/us/stat/137/703">137 STAT. 703</page></content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydc0e8ab9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stC/s1842/c/2/G/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>the identification, review, and transmission of unidentified anomalous phenomena records with earliest provenance when not inconsistent with clauses (i) through (iii) and otherwise feasible.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0e8aba-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stC/s1842/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Priority of expedited review for directors of certain archival depositories</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director of each archival depository established under <ref href="/us/usc/t44/s2112">section 2112 of title 44, United States Code</ref>, shall have as a priority the expedited review for public disclosure of unidentified anomalous phenomena records in the possession and custody of the depository, and shall make copies of such records available to the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc0e8abb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stC/s1842/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Identification Aids</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0e8abc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stC/s1842/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><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0e8abd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stC/s1842/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="xdc0e8abe-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Preparation and availability</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 45 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Archivist, in consultation with the heads of such Government offices as the Archivist considers appropriate, shall prepare and make available to all Government offices a standard form of identification, or finding aid, for use with each unidentified anomalous phenomena record subject to review under this subtitle whether in hardcopy (physical), softcopy (electronic), or digitized data format as may be appropriate.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0e8abf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stC/s1842/d/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Uniform system</inline>.—</heading><content>The Archivist shall ensure that the identification aid program is established in such a manner as to result in the creation of a uniform system for cataloging and finding every unidentified anomalous phenomena record subject to review under this subtitle where ever and how ever stored in hardcopy (physical), softcopy (electronic), or digitized data format.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0e8ac0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stC/s1842/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements for government offices</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Upon completion of an identification aid using the standard form of identification prepared and made available under subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1) for the program established pursuant to subparagraph (B) of such paragraph, the head of a Government office shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0e8ac1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stC/s1842/d/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>attach a printed copy to each physical unidentified anomalous phenomena record, and an electronic copy to each softcopy or digitized data unidentified anomalous phenomena record, the identification aid describes; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0e8ac2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stC/s1842/d/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>attach a printed copy to each physical unidentified anomalous phenomena record, and an electronic copy to each softcopy or digitized data unidentified anomalous phenomena record the identification aid describes, when transmitted to the Archivist.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0e8ac3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stC/s1842/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Records of the national archives that are publicly available</inline>.—</heading><content>Unidentified anomalous phenomena records which are in the possession of the National Archives on the date of the enactment of this Act, and which have been publicly available in their entirety without redaction, shall be made available in the Collection without any additional review by another authorized office under this subtitle, and shall not be required to have such an identification aid unless required by the Archivist.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc0e8ac4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stC/s1842/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transmission to the National Archives</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each head of a Government office shall—<page identifier="/us/stat/137/704">137 STAT. 704</page></chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0e8ac5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stC/s1842/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>transmit to the Archivist, and, as soon as possible, make available to the public, all unidentified anomalous phenomena records of the Government office that can be publicly disclosed, including those that are publicly available on the date of the enactment of this Act, without any redaction, adjustment, or withholding under the standards of this subtitle; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0e8ac6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stC/s1842/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>transmit to the Archivist upon approval for postponement by the original classification authority upon completion of other action authorized by this subtitle, all unidentified anomalous phenomena records of the Government office the public disclosure of which has been postponed, in whole or in part, under the standards of this subtitle, to become part of the protected, yet-to-be disclosed, or classified portion of the Collection.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc0e8ac7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stC/s1842/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Custody of Postponed Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Records</inline>.—</heading><content>An unidentified anomalous phenomena record the public disclosure of which has been postponed shall, pending transmission to the Archivist, be held for reasons of security and preservation by the originating body until such time as the information security program has been established at the National Archives as required in section 1841(d)(2).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc0e8ac8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stC/s1842/g" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Periodic Review of Postponed Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Records</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0e8ac9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stC/s1842/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> <p class="inline">All postponed or redacted records shall be reviewed periodically by the originating agency and the Archivist.</p><p class="fontsize10" id="xdc0e8aca-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122">  .(2) <inline class="smallCaps">Requirements</inline>.—</p></chapeau><level class="fontsize10" id="ydc0e8acb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Public disclosure</inline>.—</heading><content>A periodic review under paragraph (1) shall address the public disclosure of additional unidentified anomalous phenomena records in the Collection under the standards of this subtitle.</content></level> <level class="fontsize10" id="ydc0e8acc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Unclassified written description of reason</inline>.—</heading><content>All postponed unidentified anomalous phenomena records determined to require continued postponement shall require an unclassified written description of the reason for such continued postponement relevant to these specific records.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc0e8acd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Federal Register,</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc0e8ace-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">publication.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc0e8acf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote> Such description shall be provided to the Archivist and published in the Federal Register upon determination.</content></level> <level class="fontsize10" id="ydc0e8ad0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Periodic review; downgrading and desclassification of information</inline>.—</heading><content>The Archivist shall establish requirements for periodic review of postponed unidentified anomalous phenomena records that shall serve to downgrade and declassify information.</content></level> <level class="fontsize10" id="ydc0e8ad1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc0e8ad2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">President.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc0e8ad3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Certification.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Deadline for full disclosure</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each unidentified anomalous phenomena record shall be publicly disclosed in full, and available in the Collection, not later than the date that is 25 years after the date of the first creation of the record by the originating body, unless the President certifies that—</chapeau><level class="fontsize10" id="ydc0e8ad4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>continued postponement is made necessary by an identifiable harm to the military defense, intelligence operations, law enforcement, or conduct of foreign relations; and</content></level> <level class="fontsize10" id="ydc0eb1e5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the identifiable harm is of such gravity that it outweighs the public interest in disclosure.</content></level> </level> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc0eb1e6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stC/s1842/h" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="h">(h) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements for Executive Agencies</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0eb1e7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stC/s1842/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><chapeau>The heads of Executive agencies shall—<page identifier="/us/stat/137/705">137 STAT. 705</page></chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0eb1e8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stC/s1842/h/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>transmit digital records electronically in accordance with <ref href="/us/usc/t44/s2107">section 2107 of title 44, United States Code</ref>;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0eb1e9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stC/s1842/h/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc0eb1ea-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Fees.</p></sidenote><content>charge fees for copying unidentified anomalous phenomena records; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0eb1eb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stC/s1842/h/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc0eb1ec-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Waivers.</p></sidenote><content>grant waivers of such fees pursuant to the standards established by <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s552/a/4">section 552(a)(4) of title 5, United States Code</ref>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0eb1ed-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stC/s1842/h/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Amount of fees</inline>.—</heading><content>The amount of a fee charged by the head of an Executive agency pursuant to paragraph (1)(B) for the copying of an unidentified anomalous phenomena record shall be such amount as the head determines appropriate to cover the costs incurred by the Executive agency in making and providing such copy, except that in no case may the amount of the fee charged exceed the actual expenses incurred by the Executive agency in making and providing such copy.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e90170" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stC/s1843" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1843">SEC. 1843. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc0eb1ee-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p></sidenote><heading>GROUNDS FOR POSTPONEMENT OF PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF UNIDENTIFIED ANOMALOUS PHENOMENA RECORDS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc0f271f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stC/s1843/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Postponement Determination</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In addition to the relevant authorities in Executive Order 13526, disclosure of unidentified anomalous phenomena records or particular information in unidentified anomalous phenomena records to the public may be postponed subject to the limitations of this subtitle if the original classification authority makes a determination that there is clear and convincing evidence that—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0f2720-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stC/s1843/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>the threat to the military defense, intelligence operations, or conduct of foreign relations of the United States posed by the public disclosure of the unidentified anomalous phenomena record is of such gravity that it outweighs the public interest in disclosure, and such public disclosure would reveal—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0f2721-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stC/s1843/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>an intelligence agent whose identity currently requires protection;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0f2722-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stC/s1843/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>an intelligence source or method which is currently utilized, or reasonably expected to be utilized, by the Federal Government and which has not been officially disclosed, the disclosure of which would interfere with the conduct of intelligence activities; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0f2723-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stC/s1843/a/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>any other matter currently relating to the military defense, intelligence operations, or conduct of foreign relations of the United States, the disclosure of which would demonstrably and substantially impair the national security of the United States;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0f2724-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stC/s1843/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the public disclosure of the unidentified anomalous phenomena record would violate <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s552a">section 552a of title 5, United States Code</ref> (referred to as the “Privacy Act of 1974”);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0f2725-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stC/s1843/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>the public disclosure of the unidentified anomalous phenomena record could reasonably be expected to constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy, and that invasion of privacy is so substantial that it outweighs the public interest; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc0f2726-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stC/s1843/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>the public disclosure of the unidentified anomalous phenomena record would compromise the existence of an understanding of confidentiality currently requiring protection between a Federal Government agent and a cooperating individual or a foreign government, and public disclosure would be so harmful that it outweighs the public interest.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/706">137 STAT. 706</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc0f2727-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stC/s1843/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Withdrawal of Records</inline>.—</heading><content>Senior Agency Officials designated in accordance with Executive Order 13526 or any successor Orders may withdraw records in the Collection that are determined to be both not related to unidentified anomalous phenomena and properly classified.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc0f2728-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notification.</p></sidenote> The Senior Agency Official must notify the congressional leadership and the oversight committees of Congress, as identified in section 1841(e), by not later than 60 days before each record is withdrawn.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc0f2729-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stC/s1843/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Congressional Notification of Postponement of Disclosure</inline>.—</heading><content>In the event that the disclosure of unidentified anomalous phenomena records or particular information in unidentified anomalous phenomena records to the public is postponed by an Executive agency, the head of the Executive agency shall notify congressional leadership and the oversight committees of Congress, as identified in section 1841(e), within 15 days of such decision with a reason for the postponement of disclosure.</content></subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d28342e90254" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stD" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="D">Subtitle D—</num><heading>World Trade Center Health Program</heading> <section id="d28342e90259" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stD/s1851" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1851">SEC. 1851. </num><heading>FLEXIBILITY AND FUNDING FOR THE WORLD TRADE CENTER HEALTH PROGRAM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc105faa-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stD/s1851/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Department of Defense, Armed Forces, or Other Federal Worker Responders to the September 11 Attacks at the Pentagon and Shanksville, Pennsylvania</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Title XXXIII of the Public Health Service Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s300mm/etseq">42 U.S.C. 300mm et seq.</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc105fab-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stD/s1851/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc105fac-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Definitions.</p></sidenote><chapeau>in section 3306 (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s300mm–5">42 U.S.C. 300mm–5</ref>)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc105fad-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stD/s1851/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 (5) through (11) and paragraphs (12) through (17) as paragraphs (6) through (12) and paragraphs (14) through (19), respectively;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc105fae-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stD/s1851/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 (4) the following:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="ydc105faf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>The term ‘<term>Federal agency</term>’ means an agency, office, or other establishment in the executive, legislative, or judicial branch of the Federal Government.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc1085c0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stD/s1851/a/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after paragraph (12), as so redesignated, the following:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="ydc1085c1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="13">“(13) </num><content>The term ‘<term>uniformed services</term>’ has the meaning given the term in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s101/a">section 101(a) of title 10, United States Code</ref>.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc1085c2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stD/s1851/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc1085c3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time periods.</p></sidenote><chapeau>in section 3311(a) (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s300mm–21/a">42 U.S.C. 300mm–21(a)</ref>)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc1085c4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stD/s1851/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (2)(C)(i)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydc1085c5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stD/s1851/a/2/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>in subclause (I), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>; or</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> a semicolon;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydc1085c6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stD/s1851/a/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>in subclause (II), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>; and</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> a semicolon; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydc1085c7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stD/s1851/a/2/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:<quotedContent><subclause class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydc1085c8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">“(III) </num><content>was an employee of the Department of Defense or any other Federal agency, worked during the period beginning on September 11, 2001, and ending on September 18, 2001, for a contractor of the Department of Defense or any other Federal agency, or was a member of a regular or reserve component of the uniformed services; and performed rescue, recovery, demolition, debris cleanup, or other related services at the Pentagon site of the terrorist-related <page identifier="/us/stat/137/707">137 STAT. 707</page> aircraft crash of September 11, 2001, during the period beginning on September 11, 2001, and ending on the date on which the cleanup of the site was concluded, as determined by the WTC Program Administrator; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydc1085c9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="IV">“(IV) </num><content>was an employee of the Department of Defense or any other Federal agency, worked during the period beginning on September 11, 2001, and ending on September 18, 2001, for a contractor of the Department of Defense or any other Federal agency, or was a member of a regular or reserve component of the uniformed services; and performed rescue, recovery, demolition, debris cleanup, or other related services at the Shanksville, Pennsylvania, site of the terrorist-related aircraft crash of September 11, 2001, during the period beginning on September 11, 2001, and ending on the date on which the cleanup of the site was concluded, as determined by the WTC Program Administrator; and”</content></subclause> </quotedContent>; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc1085ca-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stD/s1851/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (4)(A)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydc1085cb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stD/s1851/a/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> “<quotedText>(A) <headingText class="smallCaps">In general</headingText>.—The</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="ydc10acdc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limit</inline>.—</heading><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydc10acdd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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”</content></clause> </subparagraph> </quotedContent>;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydc10acde-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stD/s1851/a/2/B/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 subclause (III) or (IV) of paragraph (2)(C)(i)</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>or (2)(A)(ii)</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydc10acdf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stD/s1851/a/2/B/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:<quotedContent><subsection class="fontsize10" id="ydc10ace0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Certain responders to the september 11 attacks at the pentagon and shanksville, pennsylvania</inline>.—</heading><content>The total number of individuals who may be enrolled under paragraph (3)(A)(ii) based on eligibility criteria described in subclause (III) or (IV) of paragraph (2)(C)(i) shall not exceed 500 at any time.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc10ace1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stD/s1851/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Funding for the World Trade Center Health Program</inline>.—</heading><content>Title XXXIII of the Public Health Service Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s300mm/etseq">42 U.S.C. 300mm et seq.</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><section class="indentUp2 firstIndent-2" id="ydc10fb02-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="3353">“SEC. 3353. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc10fb03-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">42 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc10fb04-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">300mm–63.</p></sidenote><heading class="bold">SPECIAL FUND.</heading><subsection class="indentDown2 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc10fb05-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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 a fund to be known as the World Trade Center Health Program Special Fund (referred to in this section as the ‘Special Fund’), consisting of amounts deposited into the Special Fund under subsection (b).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indentDown2 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc10fb06-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Amount</inline>.—</heading><content>Out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, there is appropriated for fiscal year 2024 $444,000,000 for deposit into the Special Fund, which amounts shall remain available in such Fund through fiscal year 2033.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indentDown2 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc10fb07-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Uses of Funds</inline>.—</heading><content>Amounts deposited into the Special Fund under subsection (b) shall be available, without further appropriation and without regard to any spending limitation under section 3351(c), to the WTC Program Administrator as needed at the discretion of such Administrator, for carrying out any provision in this title (including sections 3303 and 3341(c)).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indentDown2 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc10fb08-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Remaining Amounts</inline>.—</heading><content>Any amounts that remain in the Special Fund on September 30, 2033, shall be deposited into the Treasury as miscellaneous receipts.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/708">137 STAT. 708</page></content></subsection> </section> <section class="indentUp2 firstIndent-2" id="ydc10fb09-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="3354">“SEC. 3354. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc10fb0a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Pennsylvania.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc10fb0b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">42 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc10fb0c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">300mm–64.</p></sidenote><heading class="bold">PENTAGON/SHANKSVILLE FUND.</heading><subsection class="indentDown2 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc10fb0d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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 a fund to be known as the World Trade Center Health Program Fund for Certain WTC Responders at the Pentagon and Shanksville, Pennsylvania (referred to in this section as the ‘Pentagon/Shanksville Fund’), consisting of amounts deposited into the Pentagon/Shanksville Fund under subsection (b).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indentDown2 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc10fb0e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Amount</inline>.—</heading><content>Out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, there is appropriated for fiscal year 2024 $232,000,000 for deposit into the Pentagon/Shanksville Fund, which amounts shall remain available in such Fund through fiscal year 2033.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indentDown2 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc10fb0f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Uses of Funds</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc10fb10-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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>Amounts deposited into the Pentagon/Shanksville Fund under subsection (b) shall be available, without further appropriation and without regard to any spending limitation under section 3351(c), to the WTC Program Administrator for the purpose of carrying out section 3312 with regard to WTC responders enrolled in the WTC Program based on eligibility criteria described in subclause (III) or (IV) of section 3311(a)(2)(C)(i).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc10fb11-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc10fb12-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on other funding</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding sections 3331(a), 3351(b)(1), 3352(c), and 3353(c), and any other provision in this title, for the period of fiscal years 2024 through 2033, no amounts made available under this title other than those amounts appropriated under subsection (b) may be available for the purpose described in paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown2 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc10fb13-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Remaining Amounts</inline>.—</heading><content>Any amounts that remain in the Pentagon/Shanksville Fund on September 30, 2033, shall be deposited into the Treasury as miscellaneous receipts.”</content></subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc10fb14-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stD/s1851/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</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Title XXXIII of the Public Health Service Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s300mm/etseq">42 U.S.C. 300mm et seq.</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc10fb15-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stD/s1851/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in section 3311(a)(4)(B)(i)(II) (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s300mm–21/a/4/B/i/II">42 U.S.C. 300mm–21(a)(4)(B)(i)(II)</ref>), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>sections 3351 and 3352</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>this title</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc10fb16-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stD/s1851/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in section 3321(a)(3)(B)(i)(II) (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s300mm–31/a/3/B/i/II">42 U.S.C. 300mm–31(a)(3)(B)(i)(II)</ref>), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>sections 3351 and 3352</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>this title</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc10fb17-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stD/s1851/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>in section 3331 (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s300mm–41">42 U.S.C. 300mm–41</ref>)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc10fb18-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stD/s1851/c/3/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>the World Trade Center Health Program Fund and the World Trade Center Health Program Supplemental Fund</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(as applicable) the Funds established under sections 3351, 3352, 3353, and 3354</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc10fb19-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stD/s1851/c/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>in subsection (d)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydc10fb1a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stD/s1851/c/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="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or the World Trade Center Health Program Special Fund under section 3353</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>section 3351</quotedText>”;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydc10fb1b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stD/s1851/c/3/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>in paragraph (1)(B), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or the World Trade Center Health Program Fund for Certain WTC Responders at the Pentagon and Shanksville, Pennsylvania under section 3354</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>section 3352</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydc10fb1c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stD/s1851/c/3/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>in paragraph (2), in the flush text following subparagraph (C), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or the World Trade Center Health Program Fund for Certain WTC Responders at the Pentagon and Shanksville, Pennsylvania under section 3354</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>section 3352</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc10fb1d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stD/s1851/c/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>in section 3351(b) (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s300mm–61/b">42 U.S.C. 300mm–61(b)</ref>)—<page identifier="/us/stat/137/709">137 STAT. 709</page></chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc10fb1e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stD/s1851/c/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, the World Trade Center Health Program Special Fund under section 3353, or the World Trade Center Health Program Fund for Certain WTC Responders at the Pentagon and Shanksville, Pennsylvania under section 3354</quotedText>” before the period at the end; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc10fb1f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stD/s1851/c/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (3), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, the World Trade Center Health Program Special Fund under section 3353, or the World Trade Center Health Program Fund for Certain WTC Responders at the Pentagon and Shanksville, Pennsylvania under section 3354</quotedText>” before the period at the end.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e90739" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stD/s1852" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1852">SEC. 1852. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF CERTAIN DIRECT SPENDING REDUCTIONS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdc112230-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 251A(6)(D) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (<ref href="/us/usc/t2/s901a/6/D">2 U.S.C. 901a(6)(D)</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc112231-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stD/s1852/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in clause (i), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>6</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>7</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc112232-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stD/s1852/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in clause (ii), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>second 6 months</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>last 5 months</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e90776" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dA/tXVIII/stD/s1853" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1853">SEC. 1853. </num><heading>MEDICARE IMPROVEMENT FUND.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1898(b)(1) of the Social Security Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1395iii/b/1">42 U.S.C. 1395iii(b)(1)</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$466,795,056</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$2,250,795,056</quotedText>”.</content></section> </subtitle> DIVISION B—

Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024.

MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZATIONS
SEC. 2001. SHORT TITLE.  This division and title XLVI of division D may be cited as the “Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024”.
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, 2026; or (2) the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year 2027. (b) Exception.—Subsection (a) shall not apply to authorizations 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), for which appropriated funds have been obligated before the later of—(1) October 1, 2026; or (2) the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for fiscal year 2027 for military construction projects, land acquisition, family housing projects and facilities, or contributions to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment Program.137 STAT. 710
SEC. 2003. EFFECTIVE DATE.  Titles XXI through XXVII shall take effect on the later of—(1) October 1, 2023; or (2) the date of the enactment of this Act.
<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.</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 use cash payments in special account from land conveyance, Natick Soldier Systems Center, Massachusetts.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 2105. </designator> <label>Extension of authority to carry out fiscal year 2018 project at Kunsan Air Base, Korea.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 2106. </designator> <label>Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2019 Army military construction projects.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 2107. </designator> <label>Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2021 Army military construction projects.</label> </referenceItem></toc> <section id="d28342e90919" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXI/s2101" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2101">SEC. 2101. </num><heading>AUTHORIZED ARMY CONSTRUCTION AND LAND ACQUISITION PROJECTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc120c9d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXI/s2101/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Inside the United States</inline>.—</heading><content>Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2103(a) and available for military construction projects inside the United States as specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of the Army may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the installations or locations inside the United States, and in the amounts, set forth in the following table:<xhtml:table xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="fullWidth" style="border-collapse:collapse; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc: 'c3,L4(4,4,4,4,4,0),tp10,p8,8/10,s75,r140,13'; "><xhtml:caption role="title" style="font-size:10pt; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I658095 caption-side:top;"><b>Army: Inside the United States</b></xhtml:caption> <xhtml:colgroup><xhtml:col role="stub" style="min-width: 130pt;"/> <xhtml:col role="reading" style="min-width: 238pt;"/> <xhtml:col role="figure" 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vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/><xhtml:td leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Schofield Barracks</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$70,000,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Kansas</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Fort Riley</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid 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solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Michigan</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Detroit Arsenal</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$72,000,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>North Carolina</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Fort Liberty</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$253,000,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Pennsylvania</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Letterkenny Army Depot</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$89,000,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Texas</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Fort Bliss</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$118,000,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaders="no" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/><xhtml:td leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Red River Army Depot</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$113,000,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Washington</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Joint Base Lewis-McChord</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$100,000,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> </xhtml:tbody></xhtml:table><?GPOvSpace 04?></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc1233ae-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXI/s2101/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Outside the United States</inline>.—</heading><content>Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2103(a) and available for military construction projects outside the United States as specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of the Army may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the installations or locations outside the United States, and in the amounts, set forth in the following table:<page identifier="/us/stat/137/711">137 STAT. 711</page> <xhtml:table xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="fullWidth" style="border-collapse:collapse; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc: 'c3,L4(4,4,4,4,4,0),tp8,p8,8/10,s75,r140,13'; "><xhtml:caption role="title" style="font-size:10pt; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I658095 caption-side:top;"><b>Army: Outside the United States</b></xhtml:caption> <xhtml:colgroup><xhtml:col role="stub" style="min-width: 130pt;"/> <xhtml:col role="reading" style="min-width: 238pt;"/> <xhtml:col role="figure" style="width:56pt ; max-width:56pt;"/> </xhtml:colgroup><xhtml:thead><xhtml:tr class="header" style="font-size:8pt; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:h1"> <xhtml:th style="min-width: 130.0pt; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><b>Country</b></xhtml:th><xhtml:th style="min-width: 238.0pt; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><b>Installation or Location</b></xhtml:th><xhtml:th style="width:56.0pt ; max-width:56.0pt; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><b>Amount</b></xhtml:th></xhtml:tr> </xhtml:thead><xhtml:tbody style="line-height:10pt; font-size:8pt;"><xhtml:tr style="border-top:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Germany</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline> Grafenwoehr</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$10,400,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaders="no" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/><xhtml:td leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Hohenfels</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$88,000,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> </xhtml:tbody></xhtml:table><?GPOvSpace 04?></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e91173" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXI/s2102" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2102">SEC. 2102. </num><heading>FAMILY HOUSING.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc1281cf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXI/s2102/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Construction and Acquisition</inline>.—</heading><content>Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2103(a) and available for military family housing functions as specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of the Army may construct or acquire family housing units (including land acquisition and supporting facilities) at the installations or locations, in the number of units, and in the amounts set forth in the following table:<xhtml:table xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="fullWidth" style="border-collapse:collapse; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc: 'c4,L4(4,4,4,4,4,0),tp10,p8,8/8,s40,r56,r58,13'; "><xhtml:caption role="title" style="font-size:10pt; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I658095 caption-side:top;"><b>Army: Family Housing</b></xhtml:caption> <xhtml:colgroup><xhtml:col role="stub" style="min-width: 97pt;"/> <xhtml:col role="reading" style="min-width: 133pt;"/> <xhtml:col role="reading" style="min-width: 137pt;"/> <xhtml:col role="figure" style="width:56pt ; max-width:56pt;"/> </xhtml:colgroup><xhtml:thead><xhtml:tr class="header" style="font-size:8pt; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:h1"> <xhtml:th style="min-width: 97.0pt; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><b>Country</b></xhtml:th><xhtml:th style="min-width: 133.0pt; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><b>Installation or Location</b></xhtml:th><xhtml:th style="min-width: 137.0pt; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><b>Units</b></xhtml:th><xhtml:th style="width:56.0pt ; max-width:56.0pt; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><b>Amount</b></xhtml:th></xhtml:tr> </xhtml:thead><xhtml:tbody style="line-height:8pt; font-size:8pt;"><xhtml:tr style="border-top:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Germany</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Baumholder</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Family Housing New Construction</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$90,135,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Kwajalein</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Kwajalein Atoll</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Family Housing Replacement Construction</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$98,600,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> </xhtml:tbody></xhtml:table><?GPOvSpace 04?></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc1281d0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXI/s2102/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Improvements to Military Family Housing Units</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2825">section 2825 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, and using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2103(a) and available for military family housing functions as specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of the Army may improve existing military family housing units in an amount not to exceed $100,000,000.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc1281d1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXI/s2102/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Planning and Design</inline>.—</heading><content>Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2103(a) and available for military family housing functions as specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of the Army may carry out architectural and engineering services and construction design activities with respect to the construction or improvement of family housing units in an amount not to exceed $27,549,000.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e91268" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXI/s2103" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2103">SEC. 2103. </num><heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS, ARMY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc12a8e2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXI/s2103/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 years beginning after September 30, 2023, for military construction, land acquisition, and military family housing functions of the Department of the Army as specified in the funding table in section 4601.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc12a8e3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXI/s2103/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 Cost of Construction Projects</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding the cost variations authorized by <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2853">section 2853 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, and any other cost variation authorized by law, the total cost of all projects carried out under section 2101 of this Act may not exceed the total amount authorized to be appropriated under subsection (a), as specified in the funding table in section 4601.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/712">137 STAT. 712</page></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e91298" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXI/s2104" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2104">SEC. 2104. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO USE CASH PAYMENTS IN SPECIAL ACCOUNT FROM LAND CONVEYANCE, NATICK SOLDIER SYSTEMS CENTER, MASSACHUSETTS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdc12cff4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 2844(c)(2)(C) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/91/dB">division B of Public Law 115–91</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/131/1865">131 Stat. 1865</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc12cff5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXI/s2104/1" 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">October 1, 2025</headingText></quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">October 1, 2027</headingText></quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc12cff6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXI/s2104/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>October 1, 2025</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>October 1, 2027</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e91344" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXI/s2105" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2105">SEC. 2105. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT FISCAL YEAR 2018 PROJECT AT KUNSAN AIR BASE, KOREA.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc12f707-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXI/s2105/a" 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>Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/91/dB">division B of Public Law 115–91</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/131/1817">131 Stat. 1817</ref>), the authorization set forth in the table in subsection (b), as provided in section 2101(b) of such Act (<ref href="/us/stat/131/1819">131 Stat. 1819</ref>) and extended by section 2106(a) of the Military Construction Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/263/dB">division B of Public Law 117–263</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/136/2973">136 Stat. 2973</ref>), shall remain in effect until October 1, 2024, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year 2025, whichever is later.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc12f708-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXI/s2105/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Table</inline>.—</heading><content>The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:<xhtml:table xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="fullWidth" style="border-collapse:collapse; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc: 'c4,L4(4,4,4,4,4,0),tp10,p8,9/10,s40,r50,r75,r50R'; "><xhtml:caption role="title" style="font-size:10pt; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I658095 caption-side:top;"><b>Army: Extension of 2018 Project Authorization</b></xhtml:caption> <xhtml:colgroup><xhtml:col role="stub" style="min-width: 79pt;"/> <xhtml:col role="reading" style="min-width: 98pt;"/> <xhtml:col role="reading" style="min-width: 148pt;"/> <xhtml:col role="reading" style="min-width: 98pt;"/> </xhtml:colgroup><xhtml:thead><xhtml:tr class="header" style="font-size:8pt; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:h1"> <xhtml:th style="min-width: 79.0pt; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><b>Country</b></xhtml:th><xhtml:th style="min-width: 98.0pt; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><b>Installation or Location</b></xhtml:th><xhtml:th style="min-width: 148.0pt; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><b>Project</b></xhtml:th><xhtml:th style="min-width: 98.0pt; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><b>Original</b><br/><b> Authorized</b><br/><b> Amount</b></xhtml:th></xhtml:tr> </xhtml:thead><xhtml:tbody style="line-height:10pt; font-size:9pt;"><xhtml:tr style="border-top:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Korea</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Kunsan Air Base</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Hangar</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$53,000,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> </xhtml:tbody></xhtml:table><?GPOvSpace 04?></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e91435" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXI/s2106" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2106">SEC. 2106. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR 2019 ARMY MILITARY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc136c39-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXI/s2106/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Army Military Construction</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc136c3a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXI/s2106/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Extension</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232/dB">division B of Public Law 115–232</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/132/2240">132 Stat. 2240</ref>), the authorizations set forth in the table in paragraph (2), as provided in section 2101 of that Act (<ref href="/us/stat/132/2241">132 Stat. 2241</ref>), shall remain in effect until October 1, 2024, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year 2025, whichever is later.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/713">137 STAT. 713</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc136c3b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXI/s2106/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Table</inline>.—</heading><content>The table referred to in paragraph (1) is as follows:<xhtml:table xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="fullWidth" style="border-collapse:collapse; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc: 'c4,L4(4,4,4,4,4,0),tp10,p8,9/10,s70,r70,r70,13'; "><xhtml:caption role="title" style="font-size:10pt; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I658095 caption-side:top;"><b>Army: Extension of 2019 Project Authorizations</b></xhtml:caption> <xhtml:colgroup><xhtml:col role="stub" style="min-width: 121pt;"/> <xhtml:col role="reading" style="min-width: 121pt;"/> <xhtml:col role="reading" style="min-width: 121pt;"/> <xhtml:col role="figure" style="width:62pt ; max-width:62pt;"/> </xhtml:colgroup><xhtml:thead><xhtml:tr class="header" style="font-size:8pt; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:h1"> <xhtml:th style="min-width: 121.0pt; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><b>State/Country</b></xhtml:th><xhtml:th style="min-width: 121.0pt; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><b>Installation or Location</b></xhtml:th><xhtml:th style="min-width: 121.0pt; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><b>Project</b></xhtml:th><xhtml:th style="width:62.0pt ; max-width:62.0pt; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><b>Original</b><br/><b> Authorized</b><br/><b> Amount</b></xhtml:th></xhtml:tr> </xhtml:thead><xhtml:tbody style="line-height:10pt; font-size:9pt;"><xhtml:tr style="border-top:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Korea</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Camp Tango</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Command and Control Facility</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$17,500,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Maryland</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Fort Meade</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Cantonment Area Roads</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$16,500,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> </xhtml:tbody></xhtml:table><?GPOvSpace 04?></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc136c3c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXI/s2106/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Army Overseas Contingency Operations Military Construction</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc136c3d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXI/s2106/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Extension</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding such section, the authorizations set forth in the table in paragraph (2), as provided in section 2901 of such Act, shall remain in effect until October 1, 2024, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year 2025, whichever is later.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc136c3e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXI/s2106/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Table</inline>.—</heading><content>The table referred to in paragraph (1) is as follows:<xhtml:table xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="fullWidth" style="border-collapse:collapse; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc: 'c4,L4(4,4,4,4,4,17),tp10,p10,9/10,s50,r80,r70,15'; "><xhtml:caption role="title" style="font-size:10pt; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I658095 caption-side:top;"><b>Army: Extension of 2019 Project Authorizations</b></xhtml:caption> <xhtml:colgroup><xhtml:col role="stub" style="min-width: 90pt;"/> <xhtml:col role="reading" style="min-width: 140pt;"/> <xhtml:col role="reading" style="min-width: 123pt;"/> <xhtml:col role="figure" style="width:71pt ; max-width:71pt;"/> </xhtml:colgroup><xhtml:thead><xhtml:tr class="header" style="font-size:10pt; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:h1"> <xhtml:th style="min-width: 90.0pt; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><b>Country</b></xhtml:th><xhtml:th style="min-width: 140.0pt; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><b>Installation or Location</b></xhtml:th><xhtml:th style="min-width: 123.0pt; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><b>Project</b></xhtml:th><xhtml:th style="width:71.0pt ; max-width:71.0pt; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><b>Original</b><br/><b> Authorized</b><br/><b> Amount</b></xhtml:th></xhtml:tr> </xhtml:thead><xhtml:tbody style="line-height:10pt; font-size:9pt;"><xhtml:tr style="border-top:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Bulgaria</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Nevo Selo FOS</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>EDI: Ammunition Holding Area</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="no" style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$5,200,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Romania</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Mihail Kogalniceanu FOS</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>EDI: Explosives and Ammo Load/Unload Apron.</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="no" style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$21,651,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> </xhtml:tbody></xhtml:table><?GPOvSpace 04?></content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e91634" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXI/s2107" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2107">SEC. 2107. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR 2021 ARMY MILITARY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc13e16f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXI/s2107/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Army Construction and Land Acquisition</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc13e170-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXI/s2107/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Extension</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding section 2002 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>; <ref href="/us/stat/134/4294">134 Stat. 4294</ref>), the authorizations set forth in the table in paragraph (2), as provided in section 2101(a) of that Act (<ref href="/us/stat/134/4295">134 Stat. 4295</ref>), shall remain in effect until October 1, 2024, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year 2025, whichever is later.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc13e171-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXI/s2107/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Table</inline>.—</heading><content>The table referred to in paragraph (1) is as follows:<?GPOvSpace 00?> <page identifier="/us/stat/137/714">137 STAT. 714</page> <xhtml:table xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="fullWidth" style="border-collapse:collapse; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc: 'c4,L4(4,4,4,4,4,17),tp10,p10,9/10,s50,r80,r70,15'; "><xhtml:caption role="title" style="font-size:10pt; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I658095 caption-side:top;"><b>Army: Extension of 2021 Project Authorizations</b></xhtml:caption> <xhtml:colgroup><xhtml:col role="stub" style="min-width: 90pt;"/> <xhtml:col role="reading" style="min-width: 140pt;"/> <xhtml:col role="reading" style="min-width: 123pt;"/> <xhtml:col role="figure" style="width:71pt ; max-width:71pt;"/> </xhtml:colgroup><xhtml:thead><xhtml:tr class="header" style="font-size:10pt; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:h1"> <xhtml:th style="min-width: 90.0pt; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><b>State</b></xhtml:th><xhtml:th style="min-width: 140.0pt; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><b>Installation or Location</b></xhtml:th><xhtml:th style="min-width: 123.0pt; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><b>Project</b></xhtml:th><xhtml:th style="width:71.0pt ; max-width:71.0pt; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><b>Original</b><br/><b> Authorized</b><br/><b> Amount</b></xhtml:th></xhtml:tr> </xhtml:thead><xhtml:tbody style="line-height:10pt; font-size:9pt;"><xhtml:tr style="border-top:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Arizona</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Yuma Proving Ground</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Ready Building</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="no" style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$14,000,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Georgia</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Fort Gillem</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Forensic Lab</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="no" style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$71,000,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Louisiana</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Fort Johnson</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Information Systems Facility</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="no" style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$25,000,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> </xhtml:tbody></xhtml:table><?GPOvSpace 04?></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc13e172-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXI/s2107/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Child Development Center, Fort Eisenhower, Georgia</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc13e173-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXI/s2107/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Extension</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding section 2002 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>; <ref href="/us/stat/134/4294">134 Stat. 4294</ref>), the authorization under section 2865 of that Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2802">10 U.S.C. 2802 note</ref>) for the project described in paragraph (2) in Fort Eisenhower, Georgia, shall remain in effect until October 1, 2024, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year 2025, whichever is later.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc13e174-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXI/s2107/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Project described</inline>.—</heading><content>The project described in this paragraph is the following:<?GPOvSpace 00?> <xhtml:table xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="fullWidth" style="border-collapse:collapse; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc: 'c4,L4(4,4,4,4,4,17),tp10,p10,9/10,s50,r80,r70,15'; "><xhtml:caption role="title" style="font-size:10pt; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I658095 caption-side:top;"><b>Army: Extension of 2021 Project Authorization</b></xhtml:caption> <xhtml:colgroup><xhtml:col role="stub" style="min-width: 90pt;"/> <xhtml:col role="reading" style="min-width: 140pt;"/> <xhtml:col role="reading" style="min-width: 123pt;"/> <xhtml:col role="figure" style="width:71pt ; max-width:71pt;"/> </xhtml:colgroup><xhtml:thead><xhtml:tr class="header" style="font-size:10pt; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:h1"> <xhtml:th style="min-width: 90.0pt; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><b>State</b></xhtml:th><xhtml:th style="min-width: 140.0pt; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><b>Installation or Location</b></xhtml:th><xhtml:th style="min-width: 123.0pt; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><b>Project</b></xhtml:th><xhtml:th style="width:71.0pt ; max-width:71.0pt; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><b>Original</b><br/><b> Authorized</b><br/><b> Amount</b></xhtml:th></xhtml:tr> </xhtml:thead><xhtml:tbody style="line-height:10pt; font-size:9pt;"><xhtml:tr style="border-top:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Georgia</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Fort Eisenhower</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Child Development Center</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="no" style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$21,000,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> </xhtml:tbody></xhtml:table><?GPOvSpace 04?></content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <num value="XXII">TITLE XXII—</num><heading>NAVY MILITARY CONSTRUCTION</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 2201. </designator> <label>Authorized Navy construction and land acquisition projects.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 2202. </designator> <label>Family housing.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 2203. </designator> <label>Authorization of appropriations, Navy.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 2204. </designator> <label>Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2019 Navy military construction projects.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 2205. </designator> <label>Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2021 Navy military construction projects.</label> </referenceItem></toc> <section id="d28342e91883" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXII/s2201" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2201">SEC. 2201. </num><heading>AUTHORIZED NAVY CONSTRUCTION AND LAND ACQUISITION PROJECTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc1456a5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXII/s2201/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Inside the United States</inline>.—</heading><content>Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2203(a) and available for military construction projects inside the United States as specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of the Navy may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the installations or locations inside the United States, and in the amounts, set forth in the following table:<page identifier="/us/stat/137/715">137 STAT. 715</page> <xhtml:table xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="fullWidth" style="border-collapse:collapse; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc: 'c3,L4(4,4,4,4,4,0),tp10,p8,7/7,s68,r142,13'; "><xhtml:caption role="title" style="font-size:10pt; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I658095 caption-side:top;"><b>Navy: Inside the United States</b></xhtml:caption> <xhtml:colgroup><xhtml:col role="stub" style="min-width: 124pt;"/> <xhtml:col role="reading" style="min-width: 251pt;"/> <xhtml:col role="figure" style="width:49pt ; max-width:49pt;"/> </xhtml:colgroup><xhtml:thead><xhtml:tr class="header" style="font-size:8pt; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:h1"> <xhtml:th style="min-width: 124.0pt; text-align:center; 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solid black;"><inline>Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$55,341,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaders="no" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/><xhtml:td leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Port Hueneme</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$120,800,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" 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I)</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$131,800,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Florida</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Naval Air Station Whiting Field</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$148,505,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; 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border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$497,620,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaders="no" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/><xhtml:td leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Joint Region Marianas</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$174,540,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaders="no" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/><xhtml:td leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Naval Base Guam</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$950,656,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Hawaii</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Marine Corps Base Kaneohe Bay</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$318,845,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Maryland</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Fort Meade</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$186,480,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaders="no" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Naval Air Station Patuxent River</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$141,700,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>North Carolina</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$269,790,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaders="no" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/><xhtml:td leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$286,780,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Pennsylvania</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$100,000,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Virginia</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Dam Neck Annex</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$109,680,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaders="no" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek - Fort Story</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$57,000,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaders="no" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Marine Corps Base Quantico</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$127,120,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaders="no" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Naval Station Norfolk</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$175,878,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaders="no" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Naval Weapons Station Yorktown</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$283,500,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Washington</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Naval Base Kitsap</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$245,000,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> </xhtml:tbody></xhtml:table><?GPOvSpace 04?></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc1456a6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXII/s2201/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Outside the United States</inline>.—</heading><content>Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2203(a) and available for military construction projects outside the United States as specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of the Navy may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the installations or locations outside the United States, and in the amounts, set forth in the following table:<xhtml:table xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="fullWidth" style="border-collapse:collapse; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc: 'c3,L4(4,4,4,4,4,0),tp10,p8,7/7,s68,r142,13'; "><xhtml:caption role="title" style="font-size:10pt; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I658095 caption-side:top;"><b>Navy: Outside the United States</b></xhtml:caption> <xhtml:colgroup><xhtml:col role="stub" style="min-width: 124pt;"/> <xhtml:col role="reading" style="min-width: 251pt;"/> <xhtml:col role="figure" style="width:49pt ; max-width:49pt;"/> </xhtml:colgroup><xhtml:thead><xhtml:tr class="header" style="font-size:8pt; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:h1"> <xhtml:th style="min-width: 124.0pt; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><b>Country</b></xhtml:th><xhtml:th style="min-width: 251.0pt; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><b>Installation</b></xhtml:th><xhtml:th style="width:49.0pt ; max-width:49.0pt; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><b>Amount</b></xhtml:th></xhtml:tr> </xhtml:thead><xhtml:tbody style="line-height:7pt; font-size:7pt;"><xhtml:tr style="border-top:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Djibouti</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Camp Lemonnier</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$126,839,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Italy</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Naval Air Station Sigonella</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$90,348,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> </xhtml:tbody></xhtml:table><?GPOvSpace 04?></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e92180" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXII/s2202" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2202">SEC. 2202. </num><heading>FAMILY HOUSING.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc14a4c7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXII/s2202/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Construction and Acquisition</inline>.—</heading><content>Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2203(a) and available for military family housing functions as specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of the Navy may construct or acquire family housing units (including land acquisition and supporting facilities) at the installations or locations, in the number of units, and in the amounts set forth in the following table:<xhtml:table xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" style="border-collapse:collapse; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc: 'c3,L4(4,4,4,4,4,0),tp10,p8,8/8,s40,r85,13'; "><xhtml:caption role="title" style="font-size:10pt; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I658095 caption-side:top;"><b>Navy: Family Housing</b></xhtml:caption> <xhtml:colgroup><xhtml:col role="stub" style="min-width: 49pt;"/> <xhtml:col role="reading" style="min-width: 100pt;"/> <xhtml:col role="figure" style="width:56pt ; max-width:56pt;"/> </xhtml:colgroup><xhtml:thead><xhtml:tr class="header" style="font-size:8pt; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:h1"> <xhtml:th style="min-width: 49.0pt; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><b>Location</b></xhtml:th><xhtml:th style="min-width: 100.0pt; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><b>Installation</b></xhtml:th><xhtml:th style="width:56.0pt ; max-width:56.0pt; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><b>Amount</b></xhtml:th></xhtml:tr> </xhtml:thead><xhtml:tbody style="line-height:8pt; font-size:8pt;"><xhtml:tr style="border-top:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Guam</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Joint Region Marianas</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$290,365,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> </xhtml:tbody></xhtml:table><?GPOvSpace 04?></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc14a4c8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXII/s2202/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Improvements to Military Family Housing Units</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2825">section 2825 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, and using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2203(a) and available for military family housing functions as specified in the funding table in section 4601, the <page identifier="/us/stat/137/716">137 STAT. 716</page> Secretary of the Navy may improve existing military family housing units in an amount not to exceed $57,740,000.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc14a4c9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXII/s2202/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Planning and Design</inline>.—</heading><content>Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2203(a) and available for military family housing functions as specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of the Navy may carry out architectural and engineering services and construction design activities with respect to the construction or improvement of family housing units in an amount not to exceed $14,370,000.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e92257" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXII/s2203" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2203">SEC. 2203. </num><heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS, NAVY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc14cbda-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXII/s2203/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 years beginning after September 30, 2023, for military construction, land acquisition, and military family housing functions of the Department of the Navy, as specified in the funding table in section 4601.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc14cbdb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXII/s2203/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 Cost of Construction Projects</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding the cost variations authorized by <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2853">section 2853 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, and any other cost variation authorized by law, the total cost of all projects carried out under section 2201 may not exceed the total amount authorized to be appropriated under subsection (a), as specified in the funding table in section 4601.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e92285" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXII/s2204" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2204">SEC. 2204. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR 2019 NAVY MILITARY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc15681c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXII/s2204/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Navy Military Construction</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc15681d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXII/s2204/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Extension</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232/dB">division B of Public Law 115–232</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/132/2240">132 Stat. 2240</ref>), the authorizations set forth in the table in paragraph (2), as provided in section 2201 of that Act (<ref href="/us/stat/132/2244">132 Stat. 2244</ref>), shall remain in effect until October 1, 2024, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year 2025, whichever is later.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc15681e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXII/s2204/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Table</inline>.—</heading><content>The table referred to in paragraph (1) is as follows:<xhtml:table xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="fullWidth" style="border-collapse:collapse; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc: 'c4,L4(4,4,4,4,4,17),tp10,p10,9/10,s50,r80,r70,15'; "><xhtml:caption role="title" style="font-size:10pt; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I658095 caption-side:top;"><b>Navy: Extension of 2019 Project Authorizations</b></xhtml:caption> <xhtml:colgroup><xhtml:col role="stub" style="min-width: 122pt;"/> <xhtml:col role="reading" style="min-width: 122pt;"/> <xhtml:col role="reading" style="min-width: 108pt;"/> <xhtml:col role="figure" style="width:71pt ; max-width:71pt;"/> </xhtml:colgroup><xhtml:thead><xhtml:tr class="header" style="font-size:10pt; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:h1"> <xhtml:th style="min-width: 122.0pt; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><b>State/Country</b></xhtml:th><xhtml:th style="min-width: 122.0pt; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><b>Installation or Location</b></xhtml:th><xhtml:th style="min-width: 108.0pt; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><b>Project</b></xhtml:th><xhtml:th style="width:71.0pt ; max-width:71.0pt; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><b>Original</b><br/><b>Authorized</b><br/><b> Amount</b></xhtml:th></xhtml:tr> </xhtml:thead><xhtml:tbody style="line-height:10pt; font-size:9pt;"><xhtml:tr style="border-top:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Bahrain</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>SW Asia</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Fleet Maintenance Facility and TOC</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="no" style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$26,340,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <tr xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>North Carolina</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>2nd Radio BN Complex, Phase 2</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" leaders="no" style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px 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black;">$9,517,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Washington</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Bangor</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Pier and Maintenance Facility</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="no" style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$88,960,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> </xhtml:tbody></xhtml:table><?GPOvSpace 04?></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc15681f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXII/s2204/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Enhancing Force Protection and Safety on Military Installations</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc156820-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXII/s2204/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Extension</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232/dB">division B of Public Law 115–232</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/132/2240">132 Stat. 2240</ref>), the authorization set forth in the table in paragraph (2), as provided in section 2810 of that Act (<ref 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<xhtml:colgroup><xhtml:col role="stub" style="min-width: 91pt;"/> <xhtml:col role="reading" style="min-width: 143pt;"/> <xhtml:col role="reading" style="min-width: 126pt;"/> <xhtml:col role="figure" style="width:64pt ; max-width:64pt;"/> </xhtml:colgroup><xhtml:thead><xhtml:tr class="header" style="font-size:10pt; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:h1"> <xhtml:th style="min-width: 91.0pt; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><b>State</b></xhtml:th><xhtml:th style="min-width: 143.0pt; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><b>Installation or Location</b></xhtml:th><xhtml:th style="min-width: 126.0pt; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><b>Project</b></xhtml:th><xhtml:th style="width:64.0pt ; max-width:64.0pt; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><b>Original</b><br/><b> Authorized</b><br/><b> Amount</b></xhtml:th></xhtml:tr> </xhtml:thead><xhtml:tbody style="line-height:8pt; font-size:8pt;"><xhtml:tr style="border-top:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>South Carolina</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Laurel Bay Fire Station</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="no" style=" 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<designator>Sec. 2304. </designator> <label>Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2017 Air Force military construction projects.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 2305. </designator> <label>Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2018 Air Force military construction projects.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 2306. </designator> <label>Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2019 Air Force military construction projects.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 2307. </designator> <label>Extension of authority to carry out fiscal year 2021 Air Force military construction projects.</label> </referenceItem></toc> <page identifier="/us/stat/137/719">137 STAT. 719</page> <section id="d28342e92769" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXIII/s2301" 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black;">$27,000,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline/></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Tyndall Air Force Base</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$252,000,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Georgia</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; 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border-right:1px solid black;">$39,500,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Montana</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Malmstrom Air Force Base</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$10,300,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>South Dakota</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Ellsworth Air Force Base</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$235,000,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Texas</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$158,000,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Utah</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Hill Air Force Base</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$107,000,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Wyoming</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>F.E. 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set forth in the following table:<xhtml:table xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="fullWidth" style="border-collapse:collapse; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc: 'c3,L4(4,4,4,4,4,0),tp10,p8,7/7,s68,r142,13'; "><xhtml:caption role="title" style="font-size:10pt; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I658095 caption-side:top;"><b>Air Force: Outside the United States</b></xhtml:caption> <xhtml:colgroup><xhtml:col role="stub" style="min-width: 124pt;"/> <xhtml:col role="reading" style="min-width: 251pt;"/> <xhtml:col role="figure" style="width:49pt ; max-width:49pt;"/> </xhtml:colgroup><xhtml:thead><xhtml:tr class="header" style="font-size:8pt; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:h1"> <xhtml:th style="min-width: 124.0pt; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><b>Country</b></xhtml:th><xhtml:th style="min-width: 251.0pt; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px 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style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaders="no" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/><xhtml:td leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$130,500,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Norway</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Rygge Air Station</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$136,000,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Philippines</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Cesar Basa Air Base</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$35,000,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Spain</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Morón Air Base</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$34,000,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>United Kingdom</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Royal Air Force Fairford</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$67,000,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaders="no" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/><xhtml:td leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Royal Air Force Lakenheath</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$101,000,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> </xhtml:tbody></xhtml:table><?GPOvSpace 04?></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e93044" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXIII/s2302" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2302">SEC. 2302. </num><heading>FAMILY HOUSING.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc165289-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXIII/s2302/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Construction and Acquisition</inline>.—</heading><content>Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2303(a) and available for military family housing functions as specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of the Air Force may construct or acquire family housing units (including land acquisition and supporting facilities) at the installations or locations, in the number of units, and in the amounts set forth in the following table:<page identifier="/us/stat/137/720">137 STAT. 720</page> <xhtml:table xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="fullWidth" style="border-collapse:collapse; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc: 'c3,L4(4,4,4,4,4,0),tp10,p8,9/10,s75,r150,12'; "><xhtml:caption role="title" style="font-size:10pt; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I658095 caption-side:top;"><b>Navy: Family Housing</b></xhtml:caption> <xhtml:colgroup><xhtml:col role="stub" style="min-width: 124pt;"/> <xhtml:col role="reading" style="min-width: 242pt;"/> <xhtml:col role="figure" style="width:58pt ; max-width:58pt;"/> </xhtml:colgroup><xhtml:thead><xhtml:tr class="header" style="font-size:8pt; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:h1"> <xhtml:th style="min-width: 124.0pt; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><b>Country</b></xhtml:th><xhtml:th style="min-width: 242.0pt; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><b>Installation</b></xhtml:th><xhtml:th style="width:58.0pt ; max-width:58.0pt; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><b>Amount</b></xhtml:th></xhtml:tr> </xhtml:thead><xhtml:tbody style="line-height:10pt; font-size:9pt;"><xhtml:tr style="border-top:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Japan</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Yokota Air Base</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$27,000,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> </xhtml:tbody></xhtml:table><?GPOvSpace 04?></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc16528a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXIII/s2302/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Improvements to Military Family Housing Units</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2825">section 2825 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, and using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2303(a) and available for military family housing functions as specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of the Air Force may improve existing military family housing units in an amount not to exceed $229,282,000.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc16799b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXIII/s2302/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Planning and Design</inline>.—</heading><content>Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2303(a) and available for military family housing functions as specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of the Air Force may carry out architectural and engineering services and construction design activities with respect to the construction or improvement of family housing units in an amount not to exceed $7,815,000.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e93122" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXIII/s2303" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2303">SEC. 2303. </num><heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS, AIR FORCE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc16799c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXIII/s2303/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 years beginning after September 30, 2023, for military construction, land acquisition, and military family housing functions of the Department of the Air Force, as specified in the funding table in section 4601.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc16799d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXIII/s2303/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 Cost of Construction Projects</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding the cost variations authorized by <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2853">section 2853 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, and any other cost variation authorized by law, the total cost of all projects carried out under section 2301 of this division may not exceed the total amount authorized to be appropriated under subsection (a), as specified in the funding table in section 4601</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e93149" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXIII/s2304" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2304">SEC. 2304. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR 2017 AIR FORCE MILITARY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc16eece-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXIII/s2304/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Air Force Military Construction Projects Outside the United States</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc16eecf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXIII/s2304/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Extension</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/328/dB">division B of Public Law 114–328</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/130/2688">130 Stat. 2688</ref>), the authorizations set forth in the table in paragraph (2), as provided in section 2301(b) of that Act (<ref href="/us/stat/130/2696">130 Stat. 2696</ref>) and extended by section 2304 of the Military Construction Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/81/dB">division B of Public Law 117–81</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/135/2169">135 Stat. 2169</ref>), shall remain in effect until October 1, 2024, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year 2025, whichever is later.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc16eed0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXIII/s2304/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Table</inline>.—</heading><content>The table referred to in paragraph (1) is as follows:<page identifier="/us/stat/137/721">137 STAT. 721</page> <xhtml:table xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="fullWidth" style="border-collapse:collapse; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc: 'c4,L4(4,4,4,4,4,17),tp10,p10,9/10,s50,r80,r70,15'; "><xhtml:caption role="title" style="font-size:10pt; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I658095 caption-side:top;"><b>Air Force: Extension of 2017 Project Authorizations</b></xhtml:caption> <xhtml:colgroup><xhtml:col role="stub" style="min-width: 90pt;"/> <xhtml:col role="reading" style="min-width: 140pt;"/> <xhtml:col role="reading" style="min-width: 123pt;"/> <xhtml:col role="figure" style="width:71pt ; max-width:71pt;"/> </xhtml:colgroup><xhtml:thead><xhtml:tr class="header" style="font-size:10pt; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:h1"> <xhtml:th style="min-width: 90.0pt; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><b>Country</b></xhtml:th><xhtml:th style="min-width: 140.0pt; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><b>Installation or Location</b></xhtml:th><xhtml:th style="min-width: 123.0pt; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><b>Project</b></xhtml:th><xhtml:th style="width:71.0pt ; max-width:71.0pt; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><b>Original</b><br/><b> Authorized</b><br/><b> Amount</b></xhtml:th></xhtml:tr> </xhtml:thead><xhtml:tbody style="line-height:10pt; font-size:9pt;"><xhtml:tr style="border-top:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Germany</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Ramstein Air Base</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>37 AS Squadron Operations/Aircraft Maintenance Unit</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="no" style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$13,437,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Germany</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Spangdahlem Air Base</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Upgrade Hardened Aircraft Shelters for F/A–22</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="no" style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$2,700,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Japan</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Yokota Air Base</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>C–130J Corrosion Control Hangar</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="no" style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$23,777,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> </xhtml:tbody></xhtml:table><?GPOvSpace 04?></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc16eed1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXIII/s2304/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Air Force Overseas Contingency Operations Projects</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc16eed2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXIII/s2304/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Extension</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/328/dB">division B of Public Law 114–328</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/130/2688">130 Stat. 2688</ref>), the authorization set forth in the table in paragraph (2), as provided in section 2902 of that Act (<ref href="/us/stat/130/2743">130 Stat. 2743</ref>) and extended by section 2304 of the Military Construction Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/81/dB">division B of Public Law 117–81</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/135/2169">135 Stat. 2169</ref>), shall remain in effect until October 1, 2024, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year 2025, whichever is later.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc16eed3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXIII/s2304/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Table</inline>.—</heading><content>The table referred to in paragraph (1) is as follows:<?GPOvSpace 00?> <xhtml:table xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="fullWidth" style="border-collapse:collapse; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc: 'c4,L4(4,4,4,4,4,17),tp10,p10,9/10,s50,r80,r70,15'; "><xhtml:caption role="title" style="font-size:10pt; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I658095 caption-side:top;"><b>Air Force: Extension of 2017 Project Authorization</b></xhtml:caption> <xhtml:colgroup><xhtml:col role="stub" style="min-width: 90pt;"/> <xhtml:col role="reading" style="min-width: 140pt;"/> <xhtml:col role="reading" style="min-width: 123pt;"/> <xhtml:col role="figure" style="width:71pt ; max-width:71pt;"/> </xhtml:colgroup><xhtml:thead><xhtml:tr class="header" style="font-size:10pt; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:h1"> <xhtml:th style="min-width: 90.0pt; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><b>Country</b></xhtml:th><xhtml:th style="min-width: 140.0pt; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><b>Installation or Location</b></xhtml:th><xhtml:th style="min-width: 123.0pt; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><b>Project</b></xhtml:th><xhtml:th style="width:71.0pt ; max-width:71.0pt; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><b>Original</b><br/><b> Authorized</b><br/><b> Amount</b></xhtml:th></xhtml:tr> </xhtml:thead><xhtml:tbody style="line-height:10pt; font-size:9pt;"><xhtml:tr style="border-top:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Germany</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Spangdahlem Air Base</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>F/A–22 Low Observable/Composite Repair Facility</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="no" style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$12,000,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> </xhtml:tbody></xhtml:table><?GPOvSpace 04?></content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e93373" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXIII/s2305" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2305">SEC. 2305. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR 2018 AIR FORCE MILITARY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc176404-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXIII/s2305/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc176405-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXIII/s2305/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Extension</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/91/dB">division B of Public Law 115–91</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/131/1817">131 Stat. 1817</ref>), the authorization set forth in the table in paragraph (2), as provided in section 2301(a) of that Act (<ref href="/us/stat/131/1825">131 Stat. 1825</ref>) and extended by section <page identifier="/us/stat/137/722">137 STAT. 722</page> 2304(a) of the Military Construction Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/263/dB">division B of Public Law 117–263</ref>), shall remain in effect until October 1, 2024, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year 2025, whichever is later.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc176406-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXIII/s2305/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline 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black;"><inline>Florida</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Tyndall Air Force Base</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Fire Station</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="no" style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$17,000,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> </xhtml:tbody></xhtml:table><?GPOvSpace 04?></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc176407-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXIII/s2305/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Air Force Overseas 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style="min-width: 123pt;"/> <xhtml:col role="figure" style="width:71pt ; max-width:71pt;"/> </xhtml:colgroup><xhtml:thead><xhtml:tr class="header" style="font-size:10pt; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:h1"> <xhtml:th style="min-width: 90.0pt; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><b>Country</b></xhtml:th><xhtml:th style="min-width: 140.0pt; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><b>Installation or Location</b></xhtml:th><xhtml:th style="min-width: 123.0pt; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><b>Project</b></xhtml:th><xhtml:th style="width:71.0pt ; max-width:71.0pt; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><b>Original</b><br/><b> Authorized</b><br/><b> Amount</b></xhtml:th></xhtml:tr> 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style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaders="no" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Kecskemet Air Base</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>ERI: Construct Parallel Taxiway</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="no" style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$30,000,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaders="no" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px 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style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Air Force Military Construction Projects</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc18004b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXIII/s2306/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Extension</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232/dB">division B of Public Law 115–232</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/132/2240">132 Stat. 2240</ref>), the authorizations set forth in the table in paragraph (2), as provided in section 2301 of that Act (<ref href="/us/stat/132/2246">132 Stat. 2246</ref>), shall remain in effect until October 1, 2024, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year 2025, whichever is later.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc18004c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXIII/s2306/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Table</inline>.—</heading><content>The table referred to in paragraph (1) is as follows:<xhtml:table xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="fullWidth" style="border-collapse:collapse; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc: 'c4,L4(4,4,4,4,4,17),tp10,p10,9/10,s50,r80,r70,15'; "><xhtml:caption role="title" style="font-size:10pt; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I658095 caption-side:top;"><b>Air Force: Extension of 2019 Project Authorizations</b></xhtml:caption> <xhtml:colgroup><xhtml:col role="stub" style="min-width: 122pt;"/> <xhtml:col role="reading" style="min-width: 122pt;"/> <xhtml:col role="reading" style="min-width: 108pt;"/> <xhtml:col role="figure" style="width:71pt ; max-width:71pt;"/> </xhtml:colgroup><xhtml:thead><xhtml:tr class="header" style="font-size:10pt; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:h1"> <xhtml:th style="min-width: 122.0pt; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><b>State/Country</b></xhtml:th><xhtml:th style="min-width: 122.0pt; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><b>Installation or Location</b></xhtml:th><xhtml:th style="min-width: 108.0pt; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><b>Project</b></xhtml:th><xhtml:th style="width:71.0pt ; max-width:71.0pt; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><b>Original</b><br/><b> Authorized</b><br/><b> Amount</b></xhtml:th></xhtml:tr> </xhtml:thead><xhtml:tbody style="line-height:10pt; font-size:9pt;"><xhtml:tr style="border-top:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Mariana Islands</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Tinian</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>APR-Cargo Pad with Taxiway Extension.</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="no" style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$46,000,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaders="no" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Tinian</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>APR-Maintenance Support Facility</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="no" style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$4,700,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Maryland</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Joint Base Andrews</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Child Development Center</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="no" style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$13,000,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaders="no" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Joint Base Andrews</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>PAR Relocate Haz Cargo Pad and EOD Range.</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="no" style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$37,000,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <tr xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>New Mexico</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Holloman Air Force Base</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>MQ–9 FTU Ops Facility</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" leaders="no" style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$85,000,000</xhtml:td></tr><page identifier="/us/stat/137/724">137 STAT. 724</page> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaders="no" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Kirtland Air Force Base</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Wyoming Gate Upgrade for Anti-Terrorism Compliance</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="no" style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$7,000,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>United Kingdom</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Royal Air Force Lakenheath</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>F–35A ADAL Conventional Munitions MX.</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="no" style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$9,204,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Utah</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Hill Air Force Base</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid 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class="smallCaps">Extension</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232/dB">division B of Public Law 115–232</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/132/2240">132 Stat. 2240</ref>), the authorizations set forth in the table in paragraph (2), as provided in section 2903 of that Act (<ref href="/us/stat/132/2287">132 Stat. 2287</ref>), shall remain in effect until October 1, 2024, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year 2025, whichever is later.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc18004f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXIII/s2306/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Table</inline>.—</heading><content>The table referred to in paragraph (1) is as follows:<xhtml:table xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="fullWidth" style="border-collapse:collapse; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc: 'c4,L4(4,4,4,4,4,17),tp10,p10,9/10,s50,r80,r70,15'; "><xhtml:caption role="title" style="font-size:10pt; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I658095 caption-side:top;"><b>Air Force: Extension of 2019 Project Authorizations</b></xhtml:caption> <xhtml:colgroup><xhtml:col role="stub" style="min-width: 90pt;"/> <xhtml:col role="reading" style="min-width: 140pt;"/> <xhtml:col role="reading" style="min-width: 123pt;"/> <xhtml:col role="figure" style="width:71pt ; max-width:71pt;"/> </xhtml:colgroup><xhtml:thead><xhtml:tr class="header" style="font-size:10pt; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:h1"> <xhtml:th style="min-width: 90.0pt; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><b>Country</b></xhtml:th><xhtml:th style="min-width: 140.0pt; text-align:center; 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vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Malacky</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>EDI: Regional Munitions Storage Area</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="no" style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$59,000,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>United Kingdom</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>RAF 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<toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 2401.  </designator> <label>Authorized Defense Agencies construction and land acquisition projects.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 2402. </designator> <label>Authorized Energy Resilience and Conservation Investment Program projects.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 2403. </designator> <label>Authorization of appropriations, Defense Agencies.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 2404. </designator> <label>Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2018 Defense Agencies military construction projects.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 2405. </designator> <label>Extension and modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2019 Defense Agencies military construction projects.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 2406. </designator> <label>Extension of authority to carry out fiscal year 2021 project at Defense Fuel Support Point Tsurumi, Japan.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 2407. </designator> <label>Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2021 Energy Resilience and Conservation Investment projects.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 2408. </designator> <label>Authority to carry out military construction projects to improve certain fiscal year 2022 utility systems.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 2409. </designator> <label>Additional authority to carry out certain military construction projects to improve certain fiscal year 2023 utility systems.</label> </referenceItem></toc> <section id="d28342e94172" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXIV/s2401" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2401">SEC. 2401. </num><heading>AUTHORIZED DEFENSE AGENCIES CONSTRUCTION AND LAND ACQUISITION PROJECTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc1938d6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXIV/s2401/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Inside the United States</inline>.—</heading><content>Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2403(a) and available for military construction projects inside the United States as specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of Defense may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the installations or locations inside the United States, and in the 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Coronado</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$51,000,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaders="no" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/><xhtml:td leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Naval Base San Diego</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$101,644,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid 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leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Utah</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Hill Air Force Base</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$14,200,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Virginia</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Fort Belvoir</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; 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leaders="no" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Vandenberg Space Force Base</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="no" style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$57,000,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Colorado</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Buckley Space Force Base</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="no" style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$14,700,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Georgia</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="no" style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$74,500,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" 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City Army Ammunition Plant</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="no" style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$80,100,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Nebraska</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Offutt Air Force Base</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="no" style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$41,000,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>North Carolina</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Fort Liberty (Camp Mackall)</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="no" style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$10,500,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Oklahoma</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Fort Sill</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="no" style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$76,650,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Puerto Rico</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Fort Buchanan</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="no" style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$56,000,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" 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vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$2,250,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Washington</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Joint Base Lewis-McChord</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="no" style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$49,850,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; 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text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><b>Amount</b></xhtml:th></xhtml:tr> </xhtml:thead><xhtml:tbody style="line-height:10pt; font-size:9pt;"><xhtml:tr style="border-top:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Korea</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>K–16 Air Base</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="no" style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$5,650,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Kuwait</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Camp Buehring</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="no" style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$18,850,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> </xhtml:tbody></xhtml:table><?GPOvSpace 04?></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc19d51a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXIV/s2402/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc19d51b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Contracts.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Improvements to Conveyed Utility Systems</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case of a utility system that is conveyed under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2688">section 2688 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, and that only provides utility services to a military installation, notwithstanding subchapters I and III of chapter 169 and chapters 221 and 223 of title 10, United States <page identifier="/us/stat/137/728">137 STAT. 728</page> Code, the Secretary of Defense or the Secretary of a military department may authorize a contract with the conveyee of the utility system to carry out the military construction projects set forth in the following table:<xhtml:table xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="fullWidth" style="border-collapse:collapse; 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vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>North Carolina</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Fort Liberty (Camp Mackall)</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="no" style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">Microgrid and Backup Power</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Texas</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Fort Cavazos</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="no" style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">Microgrid and Backup Power</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Washington</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Joint Base Lewis-McChord</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="no" style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">Power Generation and Microgrid</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> </xhtml:tbody></xhtml:table><?GPOvSpace 04?></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e94801" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXIV/s2403" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2403">SEC. 2403. </num><heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS, DEFENSE AGENCIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc19fc2c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXIV/s2403/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 years beginning after September 30, 2023, for military construction, land acquisition, and military family housing functions of the Department of Defense (other than the military departments), as specified in the funding table in section 4601.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc19fc2d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXIV/s2403/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 Cost of Construction Projects</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding the cost variations authorized by <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2853">section 2853 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, and any other cost variation authorized by law, the total cost of all projects carried out under section 2401 of this Act may not exceed the total amount authorized to be appropriated under subsection (a), as specified in the funding table in section 4601.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e94829" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXIV/s2404" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2404">SEC. 2404. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR 2018 DEFENSE AGENCIES MILITARY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc1a233e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXIV/s2404/a" 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>Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/91/dB">division B of Public Law 115–91</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/131/1817">131 Stat. 1817</ref>), the authorizations set forth in the table in subsection (b), as provided in section 2401(b) of that Act (<ref href="/us/stat/131/1829">131 Stat. 1829</ref>) and extended by section 2404 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/263/dB">division B of Public Law 117–263</ref>), shall remain in effect until October 1, 2024, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year 2025, whichever is later.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc1a233f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXIV/s2404/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Table</inline>.—</heading><content>The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:<xhtml:table xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="fullWidth" style="border-collapse:collapse; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc: 'c4,L4(4,4,4,4,4,17),tp10,p10,9/10,s50,r80,r70,15'; "><xhtml:caption role="title" style="font-size:10pt; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I658095 caption-side:top;"><b>Defense Agencies: Extension of 2018 Project Authorizations</b></xhtml:caption> <xhtml:colgroup><xhtml:col role="stub" style="min-width: 90pt;"/> <xhtml:col role="reading" style="min-width: 140pt;"/> <xhtml:col role="reading" style="min-width: 123pt;"/> <xhtml:col role="figure" style="width:71pt ; max-width:71pt;"/> </xhtml:colgroup><xhtml:thead><xhtml:tr class="header" style="font-size:10pt; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:h1"> <xhtml:th style="min-width: 90.0pt; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><b>Country</b></xhtml:th><xhtml:th style="min-width: 140.0pt; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><b>Installation or Location</b></xhtml:th><xhtml:th style="min-width: 123.0pt; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><b>Project</b></xhtml:th><xhtml:th style="width:71.0pt ; max-width:71.0pt; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><b>Original</b><br/><b> Authorized</b><br/><b> Amount</b></xhtml:th></xhtml:tr> </xhtml:thead><xhtml:tbody style="line-height:10pt; font-size:9pt;"><tr xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" style="border-top:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Japan</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Iwakuni</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>PDI: Construct Bulk Storage Tanks PH 1</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" leaders="no" style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$30,800,000</xhtml:td></tr><page identifier="/us/stat/137/729">137 STAT. 729</page> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Puerto Rico</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Punta Borinquen</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Ramey Unit School Replacement</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="no" style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$61,071,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> </xhtml:tbody></xhtml:table><?GPOvSpace 04?></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e94932" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXIV/s2405" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2405">SEC. 2405. </num><heading>EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR 2019 DEFENSE AGENCIES MILITARY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc1a9870-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXIV/s2405/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Extension</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc1a9871-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXIV/s2405/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>Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232/dB">division B of Public Law 115–232</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/132/2240">132 Stat. 2240</ref>), the authorizations set forth in the table in paragraph (2), as provided in section 2401(b) of that Act (<ref href="/us/stat/132/2249">132 Stat. 2249</ref>), shall remain in effect until October 1, 2024, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year 2025, whichever is later.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc1a9872-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXIV/s2405/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Table</inline>.—</heading><content>The table referred to in paragraph (1) is as follows:<?GPOvSpace 00?> <xhtml:table xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="fullWidth" style="border-collapse:collapse; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc: 'c4,L4(4,4,4,4,4,0),tp10,p8,9/10,s40,r50,r75,r50R'; "><xhtml:caption role="title" style="font-size:10pt; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I658095 caption-side:top;"><b>Defense Agencies: Extension of 2019 Project Authorizations</b></xhtml:caption> <xhtml:colgroup><xhtml:col role="stub" style="min-width: 79pt;"/> <xhtml:col role="reading" style="min-width: 98pt;"/> <xhtml:col role="reading" style="min-width: 148pt;"/> <xhtml:col role="reading" style="min-width: 98pt;"/> </xhtml:colgroup><xhtml:thead><xhtml:tr class="header" style="font-size:8pt; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:h1"> <xhtml:th style="min-width: 79.0pt; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><b>Country</b></xhtml:th><xhtml:th style="min-width: 98.0pt; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><b>Installation or Location</b></xhtml:th><xhtml:th style="min-width: 148.0pt; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><b>Project</b></xhtml:th><xhtml:th style="min-width: 98.0pt; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><b>Original</b><br/><b>Authorized</b><br/><b>Amount</b></xhtml:th></xhtml:tr> </xhtml:thead><xhtml:tbody style="line-height:10pt; font-size:9pt;"><xhtml:tr style="border-top:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Germany</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Baumholder</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>SOF Joint Parachute Rigging Facility</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"> $11,504,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Japan</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Camp McTureous</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Betchel Elementary School</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$94,851,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaders="no" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Iwakuni</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline> Fuel Pier</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$33,200,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> </xhtml:tbody></xhtml:table><?GPOvSpace 04?></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc1abf83-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXIV/s2405/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Modification of Authority to Carry Out Fiscal Year 2019 Project in Baumholder, Germany</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc1abf84-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXIV/s2405/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Modification of project authority</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case of the authorization contained in the table in section 2401(b) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232/dB">division B of Public Law 115–232</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/132/2249">132 Stat. 2249</ref>) for Baumholder, Germany, for construction of a SOF Joint Parachute Rigging Facility, the Secretary of Defense may construct a 3,200 square meter facility.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc1abf85-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXIV/s2405/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Modification of project amounts</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc1abf86-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXIV/s2405/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">Division b table</inline>.—</heading><content>The authorization table in section 2401(b) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232/dB">division B of Public Law 115–232</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/132/2249">132 Stat. 2249</ref>), as extended pursuant to subsection (a), <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> in the item relating to Baumholder, Germany, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$11,504,000</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> <page identifier="/us/stat/137/730">137 STAT. 730</page> “<quotedText>$23,000,000</quotedText>” to reflect the project modification made by paragraph (1).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc1abf87-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXIV/s2405/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">Division d table</inline>.—</heading><content>The funding table in section 4601 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/132/2406">132 Stat. 2406</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> in the item relating to Defense-wide, Baumholder, Germany, SOF Joint Parachute Rigging Facility, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>11,504</quotedText>” in the Conference Authorized column and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>23,000</quotedText>” to reflect the project modification made by paragraph (1).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e95137" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXIV/s2406" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2406">SEC. 2406. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT FISCAL YEAR 2021 PROJECT AT DEFENSE FUEL SUPPORT POINT TSURUMI, JAPAN.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc1ae698-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXIV/s2406/a" 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>Notwithstanding section 2002 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>; <ref href="/us/stat/134/4294">134 Stat. 4294</ref>), the authorization set forth in the table in subsection (b), as provided in section 2401(b) of that Act (<ref href="/us/stat/134/4304">134 Stat. 4304</ref>), shall remain in effect until October 1, 2024, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year 2025, whichever is later.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc1ae699-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXIV/s2406/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Table</inline>.—</heading><content>The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:<?GPOvSpace 00?> <xhtml:table xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="fullWidth" style="border-collapse:collapse; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc: 'c4,L4(4,4,4,4,4,17),tp10,p10,9/10,s50,r80,r70,15'; "><xhtml:caption role="title" style="font-size:10pt; 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text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><b>Project</b></xhtml:th></xhtml:tr> </xhtml:thead><xhtml:tbody style="line-height:10pt; font-size:9pt;"><xhtml:tr style="border-top:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Alabama</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Fort Novosel</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="no" style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">Construct a 10 MW RICE Generator Plant and Micro-Grid Controls</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; 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border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc: 'c3,L4(4,4,4,4,4,17),tp10,p10,9/10,s60,r150,15'; "><xhtml:caption role="title" style="font-size:10pt; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I658095 caption-side:top;"><b>Improvement of Conveyed Utility Systems</b></xhtml:caption> <xhtml:colgroup><xhtml:col role="stub" style="min-width: 103pt;"/> <xhtml:col role="reading" style="min-width: 250pt;"/> <xhtml:col role="figure" style="width:71pt ; max-width:71pt;"/> </xhtml:colgroup><xhtml:thead><xhtml:tr class="header" style="font-size:10pt; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:h1"> <xhtml:th style="min-width: 103.0pt; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><b>State</b></xhtml:th><xhtml:th style="min-width: 250.0pt; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><b>Installation or Location</b></xhtml:th><xhtml:th style="width:71.0pt ; max-width:71.0pt; 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vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$93,000,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Army</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Powidz</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Rotary Wing Aircraft Apron</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$35,000,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; 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Gabreski Airport, New York.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 2609. </designator> <label>Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2021 National Guard and Reserve military construction projects.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 2610. </designator> <label>Modification of authority to carry out fiscal year 2023 project at Camp Pendleton, California.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 2611. </designator> <label>Authority to conduct restoration and modernization projects at the First City Troop Readiness Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.</label> </referenceItem></toc> <section id="d28342e96036" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVI/s2601" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2601">SEC. 2601. </num><heading>AUTHORIZED ARMY NATIONAL GUARD CONSTRUCTION AND LAND ACQUISITION PROJECTS.</heading><content><p class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdc1c6d42-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2606 and available for the National Guard and Reserve as specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of the Army may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the Army National Guard locations inside the United States, and in the amounts, set forth in the following table:</p><xhtml:table xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="fullWidth" style="border-collapse:collapse; 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vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Florida</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Camp Blanding</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$11,000,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Idaho</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Jerome County Regional Site</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; 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vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Missouri</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Bellefontaine</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$28,000,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>New Hampshire</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Littleton</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$23,000,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>New Mexico</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Rio Rancho Training Site</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$11,000,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>New York</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Lexington Avenue Armory</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$90,000,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <tr xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Ohio</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Camp Perry Joint Training Center</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$19,200,000</xhtml:td></tr><page identifier="/us/stat/137/736">137 STAT. 736</page> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaders="no" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">Oregon</xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Washington County Readiness Center</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$26,000,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Pennsylvania</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Hermitage Readiness Center</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$13,600,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Rhode Island</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Quonset Point</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$41,000,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>South Carolina</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Aiken County Readiness Center</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$20,000,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaders="no" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/><xhtml:td leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>McCrady Training Center</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$7,900,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; 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border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc: 'c3,L4(4,4,4,4,4,0),tp10,p8,7/7,s68,r143,13'; "><xhtml:caption role="title" style="font-size:10pt; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I658095 caption-side:top;"><b>Army Reserve</b></xhtml:caption> <xhtml:colgroup><xhtml:col role="stub" style="min-width: 123pt;"/> <xhtml:col role="reading" style="min-width: 252pt;"/> <xhtml:col role="figure" style="width:49pt ; max-width:49pt;"/> </xhtml:colgroup><xhtml:thead><xhtml:tr class="header" style="font-size:8pt; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:h1"> <xhtml:th style="min-width: 123.0pt; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><b>State</b></xhtml:th><xhtml:th style="min-width: 252.0pt; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><b>Installation</b></xhtml:th><xhtml:th style="width:49.0pt ; max-width:49.0pt; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><b>Amount</b></xhtml:th></xhtml:tr> </xhtml:thead><xhtml:tbody style="line-height:7pt; font-size:7pt;"><xhtml:tr style="border-top:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Alabama</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Birmingham</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$57,000,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Arizona</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>San Tan Valley</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$17,000,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>California</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Fort Hunter Liggett</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$40,000,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; 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vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><b>Amount</b></xhtml:th></xhtml:tr> </xhtml:thead><xhtml:tbody style="line-height:10pt; font-size:9pt;"><xhtml:tr style="border-top:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Michigan</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Naval Reserve Center Battle Creek</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$24,549,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; 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border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><b>Amount</b></xhtml:th></xhtml:tr> </xhtml:thead><xhtml:tbody style="line-height:7pt; font-size:7pt;"><xhtml:tr style="border-top:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Alabama</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Montgomery Regional Airport</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$7,000,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Alaska</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Joint Base Elmendorf – Richardson</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$7,000,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Arizona</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Tucson International Airport</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$11,600,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Arkansas</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Ebbing Air National Guard Base</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$75,989,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Colorado</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Buckley Space Force Base</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$12,000,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Indiana</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Fort Wayne International Airport</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$8,900,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; 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vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$8,000,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Wisconsin</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Truax Field</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$5,200,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> </xhtml:tbody></xhtml:table><?GPOvSpace 04?></content></section> <section id="d28342e96514" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVI/s2605" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2605">SEC. 2605. </num><heading>AUTHORIZED AIR FORCE RESERVE CONSTRUCTION AND LAND ACQUISITION PROJECTS.</heading><content><p class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdc1d0986-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2606 and available for the National Guard and Reserve as specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of the Air Force may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the Air Force Reserve locations inside the United States, and in the amounts, set forth in the following table:</p><xhtml:table xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="fullWidth" style="border-collapse:collapse; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc: 'c3,L4(4,4,4,4,4,0),tp10,p8,7/7,s68,r142,13'; "><xhtml:caption role="title" style="font-size:10pt; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I658095 caption-side:top;"><b>Air Force Reserve</b></xhtml:caption> <xhtml:colgroup><xhtml:col role="stub" style="min-width: 124pt;"/> <xhtml:col role="reading" style="min-width: 251pt;"/> <xhtml:col role="figure" style="width:49pt ; max-width:49pt;"/> </xhtml:colgroup><xhtml:thead><xhtml:tr class="header" style="font-size:8pt; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:h1"> <xhtml:th style="min-width: 124.0pt; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><b>State</b></xhtml:th><xhtml:th style="min-width: 251.0pt; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><b>Location</b></xhtml:th><xhtml:th style="width:49.0pt ; max-width:49.0pt; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><b>Amount</b></xhtml:th></xhtml:tr> </xhtml:thead><xhtml:tbody style="line-height:7pt; font-size:7pt;"><xhtml:tr style="border-top:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Arizona</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Davis-Monthan Air Force Base</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$8,500,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>California</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>March Air Reserve Base</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$226,500,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Georgia</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Dobbins Air Reserve Base</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$22,000,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Guam</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Joint Region Marianas</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$27,000,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Louisiana</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Barksdale Air Force Base</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$7,000,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Texas</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$16,000,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> </xhtml:tbody></xhtml:table><?GPOvSpace 04?></content></section> <section id="d28342e96609" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVI/s2606" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2606">SEC. 2606. </num><heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS, NATIONAL GUARD AND RESERVE.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after September 30, 2023, for the costs of acquisition, architectural and engineering services, and construction of facilities for the Guard and Reserve Forces, and for contributions therefor, under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch1803">chapter 1803 of title 10, United States Code</ref> (including the cost of acquisition of land for those facilities), as specified in the funding table in section 4601.</content></section> <section id="d28342e96619" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVI/s2607" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2607">SEC. 2607. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT FISCAL YEAR 2018 PROJECT AT HULMAN REGIONAL AIRPORT, INDIANA.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc1d3097-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVI/s2607/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc1d57a8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Termination date.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Extension</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/91/dB">division B of Public Law 115–91</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/131/1817">131 Stat. 1817</ref>), the authorization set forth in the table in subsection (b), as provided in section 2604 of that Act (<ref href="/us/stat/131/1836">131 Stat. 1836</ref>) and extended by section 2608 of the Military Construction Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/263/dB">division B of Public Law 117–263</ref>), shall remain in effect until October 1, 2024, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year 2025, whichever is later.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc1d57a9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVI/s2607/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Table</inline>.—</heading><content>The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:<?GPOvSpace 00?> <page identifier="/us/stat/137/738">137 STAT. 738</page> <xhtml:table xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="fullWidth" style="border-collapse:collapse; 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class="smallCaps">Extension</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding section 2002 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>; <ref href="/us/stat/134/4294">134 Stat. 4294</ref>), the authorizations set forth in the table in subsection (b), as provided in sections 2601, 2602, and 2604 of that Act (<ref href="/us/stat/134/4312">134 Stat. 4312</ref>, 4313, 4314), shall remain in effect until October 1, 2024, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year 2025, whichever is later.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc1dccdf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVI/s2609/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Table</inline>.—</heading><content>The table referred to in 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black;"><inline>Arkansas</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Fort Chaffee</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>National Guard Readiness Center</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="no" style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$15,000,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>California</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Bakersfield</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>National Guard Vehicle Maintenance Shop</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="no" style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$9,300,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Colorado</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Peterson Space Force Base</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>National Guard Readiness Center</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="no" style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$15,000,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Guam</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Joint Region Marianas</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Space Control Facility #5</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="no" style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$20,000,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Ohio</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Columbus</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>National Guard Readiness Center</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="no" style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$15,000,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Massachusetts</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Devens Reserve Forces Training Area</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Automated Multipurpose Machine Gun Range</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="no" style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$8,700,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>North Carolina</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Asheville</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Army Reserve Center/Land</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="no" style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$24,000,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Puerto Rico</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>Fort Allen</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="yes" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"><inline>National Guard Readiness Center</inline></xhtml:td><xhtml:td leaders="no" style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;">$37,000,000</xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" 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may construct a 15,000 square foot facility.</content></section> <section id="d28342e97073" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVI/s2611" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2611">SEC. 2611. </num><heading>AUTHORITY TO CONDUCT RESTORATION AND MODERNIZATION PROJECTS AT THE FIRST CITY TROOP READINESS CENTER IN PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc1e1b00-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVI/s2611/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc1e1b01-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Contracts.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to the conditions described in subsection (b), the Chief of the National Guard Bureau may only obligate or expend amounts available to the Army National Guard for Facilities Sustainment, Restoration, and Modernization, or award a contract, to conduct restoration and modernization projects at the First City Troop Readiness Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc1e1b02-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVI/s2611/b" 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>The conditions described in this subsection are the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc1e1b03-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVI/s2611/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>As of the date on which the Chief awards a contract under subsection (a), any lease held by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for the First City Troop Readiness Center has a term sufficient to allow a project described in subsection (a) to realize the applicable full lifecycle benefit.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc1e1b04-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVI/s2611/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The Federal contribution for such a project does not exceed 50 percent of the total cost of the project.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc1e1b05-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVI/s2611/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc1e1b06-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc1e1b07-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notification.</p></sidenote><content>Not later than 15 days before the date on which the Chief awards any such contract, the Chief submits to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a notification that includes an explanation of the sufficiency of the term of the lease described in paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <num value="XXVII">TITLE XXVII—</num><heading>BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE ACTIVITIES</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 2701. </designator> <label>Authorization of appropriations for base realignment and closure activities funded through Department of Defense Base Closure Account.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 2702. </designator> <label>Prohibition on conducting additional base realignment and closure (BRAC) round.</label> </referenceItem></toc> <section id="d28342e97138" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVII/s2701" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2701">SEC. 2701. </num><heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE ACTIVITIES FUNDED THROUGH DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE BASE CLOSURE ACCOUNT.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after September 30, 2023, for base realignment and closure activities, including real property acquisition and military construction projects, as authorized by the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1990 (part A of <ref href="/us/pl/101/510/tXXIX">title XXIX of Public Law 101–510</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2687">10 U.S.C. 2687 note</ref>) and funded through the Department of Defense Base Closure Account established by section 2906 of such Act as specified in the funding table in section 4601.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/741">137 STAT. 741</page></content></section> <section id="d28342e97153" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVII/s2702" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2702">SEC. 2702. </num><heading>PROHIBITION ON CONDUCTING ADDITIONAL BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE (BRAC) ROUND.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Nothing in this Act shall be construed to authorize an additional Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) round.</content></section> <num value="XXVIII">TITLE XXVIII—</num><heading>MILITARY CONSTRUCTION GENERAL PROVISIONS</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="title" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>TITLE XXVIII—</designator> <label>MILITARY CONSTRUCTION GENERAL PROVISIONS</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle A—</designator> <label>Military Construction Programs</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 2801. </designator> <label>Modifications to Defense Community Infrastructure Program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 2802.  </designator> <label>Modification to authority for unspecified minor construction.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 2803. </designator> <label>Application of dollar limitations for unspecified minor military construction projects to locations outside the United States.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 2804. </designator> <label>Increase to amount of certain funds for military installation resilience projects.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 2805. </designator> <label>Authority for certain construction projects in friendly foreign countries.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 2806. </designator> <label>Temporary expansion of authority for use of one-step turn-key procedures for repair projects.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 2807. </designator> <label>Authorization of cost-plus incentive-fee contracting for military construction projects to mitigate risk to the Sentinel program schedule and cost.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 2808. </designator> <label>Inclusion on Department of Defense Form 1391 of information on consideration of certain methods of construction for certain military construction projects.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 2809. </designator> <label>Incorporation of cybersecurity supply chain risk management tools and methods.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 2810. </designator> <label>Authority for Indo-Pacific posture unspecified minor military construction projects.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 2811. </designator> <label>Authority to conduct energy resilience and conservation projects at installations at which certain energy projects have occurred.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle B—</designator> <label>Military Housing Reforms</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 2821. </designator> <label>Establishment of the Military Family Readiness Working Group for Military Housing.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 2822. </designator> <label>Improvements to privatized military housing.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 2823. </designator> <label>Notification relating to legal counsel for nondisclosure agreements.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 2824. </designator> <label>Inclusion of questions regarding military housing for members of the Armed Forces in status of forces survey.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 2825. </designator> <label>Implementation of Comptroller General recommendations relating to strengthening oversight of privatized military housing.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle C—</designator> <label>Covered Military Unaccompanied Housing Reforms</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 2831. </designator> <label>Design standards for covered military unaccompanied housing.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 2832. </designator> <label>Establishment of standards for habitability of covered military unaccompanied housing.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 2833. </designator> <label>Modification of procedures for issuance of waivers of covered privacy and configuration standards; temporary biannual briefing.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 2834. </designator> <label>Certification of habitability of covered military unaccompanied housing.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 2835. </designator> <label>Pilot program for military construction projects to replace certain covered military unaccompanied housing facilities.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 2836. </designator> <label>Establishment of civilian employees for oversight of covered military unaccompanied housing.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 2837. </designator> <label>Maintenance work order management process for covered military unaccompanied housing.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 2838. </designator> <label>Uniform index for evaluating the condition of covered military unaccompanied housing facilities.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 2839. </designator> <label>Annual reports on the condition of covered military unaccompanied housing.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 2840. </designator> <label>Submission of temporary housing support certification to Members of Congress.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 2841. </designator> <label>Elimination of flexibilities for construction standards for covered military unaccompanied housing.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle D—</designator> <label>Real Property and Facilities Administration</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 2851. </designator> <label>Guidance on Department of Defense-wide standards for access to military installations.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/742">137 STAT. 742</page></label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 2852. </designator> <label>Authority to make grants for security and fire protection for former Army and Navy General Hospital, Hot Springs National Park, Hot Springs, Arkansas; briefing.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 2853. </designator> <label>Plan and report on critical infrastructure systems at military installations.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 2854. </designator> <label>Closure and disposal of the Pueblo Chemical Depot, Pueblo County, Colorado.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 2855. </designator> <label>Limitation on authority to modify or restrict public access to Greenbury Point Conservation Area at Naval Support Activity Annapolis, Maryland.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 2856. </designator> <label>Authorization for the Secretary of the Navy to resolve the electrical utility operations at Former Naval Air Station Barbers Point, Hawaii.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 2857. </designator> <label>Inclusion of military installation resilience in real property management and installation master planning of Department.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 2858. </designator> <label>Modification of authority to relocate Joint Spectrum Center to Fort Meade, Maryland.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle E—</designator> <label>Land Conveyances</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 2861. </designator> <label>Extension of sunset for land conveyance, Sharpe Army Depot, Lathrop, California.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 2862. </designator> <label>Clarification of authority of Department of Defense to conduct certain military activities at Nevada test and training range.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 2863. </designator> <label>Extensions, additions, and revisions to the Military Lands Withdrawal Act of 1999 relating to the Barry M. Goldwater Range, Arizona.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 2864. </designator> <label>Land acquisition, Westmoreland State Park, Virginia.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 2865. </designator> <label>Land conveyance, Naval Weapons Station Earle, New Jersey.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 2866. </designator> <label>Land Conveyance, Paine Field Air National Guard Station, Everett, Snohomish County, Washington.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 2867. </designator> <label>Land conveyance, Wetzel County Memorial Army Reserve Center, New Martinsville, West Virginia.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 2868. </designator> <label>Land conveyance, BG J Sumner Jones Army Reserve Center, Wheeling, West Virginia.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle F—</designator> <label>Pilot Programs and Reports</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 2871. </designator> <label>Modification of pilot program on increased use of sustainable building materials in military construction.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 2872. </designator> <label>Modification of pilot program on establishment of account for reimbursement for use of testing facilities at installations of the Department of the Air Force.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 2873. </designator> <label>Pilot program to provide air purification technology in covered military housing.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 2874. </designator> <label>Joint Housing Requirements and Market Analysis for certain military installations in Hawaii.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 2875. </designator> <label>Quarterly briefings on military construction related to the Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile weapon system program.</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. 2881. </designator> <label>Increase of limitation on fee for architectural and engineering services procured by military departments.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 2882. </designator> <label>Development and operation of Marine Corps Heritage Center and National Museum of the Marine Corps.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 2883. </designator> <label>Technical corrections.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 2884. </designator> <label>Modification of authority of Secretary of the Army to enter into cooperative agreements relating to access and management of Air Force Memorial.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 2885. </designator> <label>Designation of National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 2886. </designator> <label>Continuing education curriculum on use of innovative products for military construction projects.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 2887. </designator> <label>Guidance on encroachment that affects covered sites.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 2888. </designator> <label>Extension and modification of annual updates to master plans and investment strategies for Army ammunition plants.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 2889. </designator> <label>Limitation on use of funds for United States Space Command Headquarters.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 2890.  </designator> <label>Plan for use of excess construction materials on southwest border.</label> </referenceItem></toc> <page identifier="/us/stat/137/743">137 STAT. 743</page> <subtitle id="d28342e97504" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stA" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Military Construction Programs</heading> <section id="d28342e97509" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stA/s2801" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2801">SEC. 2801. </num><heading>MODIFICATIONS TO DEFENSE COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdc1ede58-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2391/d">Section 2391(d) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc1ede59-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stA/s2801/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in the subsection heading, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">Pilot</headingText></quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc1ede5a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stA/s2801/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> paragraph (5).</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e97543" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stA/s2802" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2802">SEC. 2802. </num><heading>MODIFICATION TO AUTHORITY FOR UNSPECIFIED MINOR CONSTRUCTION.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc1f7a9b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stA/s2802/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 Demolition in Definition of Unspecified Minor Military Construction Project</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2805/a">Section 2805(a) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc1f7a9c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stA/s2802/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or a demolition project</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>is a military construction project</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc1f7a9d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stA/s2802/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="ydc1f7a9e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>Notwithstanding the requirements of this section, the Secretary concerned may use amounts authorized pursuant to another law or regulation to carry out a demolition project described in paragraph (2).”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc1f7a9f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stA/s2802/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 Dollar Thresholds for Unspecified Minor Construction</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2805">Section 2805 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc1f7aa0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stA/s2802/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (a)(2), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the dollar figure and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$9,000,000</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc1f7aa1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stA/s2802/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (b)(2), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the dollar figure and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$4,000,000</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc1f7aa2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stA/s2802/b/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> the dollar figure and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$4,000,000</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc1f7aa3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stA/s2802/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>in subsection (d)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc1f7aa4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stA/s2802/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="ydc1f7aa5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stA/s2802/b/4/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> the dollar figure and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$9,000,000</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydc1f7aa6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stA/s2802/b/4/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> the dollar figure and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$9,000,000</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc1fa1b7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stA/s2802/b/4/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> the dollar figure and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$9,000,000</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc1fa1b8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stA/s2802/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Modification to Adjustment of Dollar Limitations for Location</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2805/f">Section 2805(f) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc1fa1b9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stA/s2802/c/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> the dollar figure and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$14,000,000</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc1fa1ba-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stA/s2802/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> paragraph (3).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc1fa1bb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stA/s2802/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>No 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 on the impacts of inflation over time on the utility of the authority to carry out unspecified minor military construction projects under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2805">section 2805 of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc1fa1bc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stA/s2802/e" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Repeal</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 2801 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (<ref href="/us/pl/117/263">Public Law 117–263</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/136/2992">136 Stat. 2992</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2805">10 U.S.C. 2805 note</ref>) is <amendingAction type="repeal">repealed</amendingAction>.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/744">137 STAT. 744</page></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e97758" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stA/s2803" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2803">SEC. 2803. </num><heading>APPLICATION OF DOLLAR LIMITATIONS FOR UNSPECIFIED MINOR MILITARY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS TO LOCATIONS OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdc1fa1bd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2805/f">Section 2805(f) of title 10, United States Code</ref> (as amended by section 2802), is further amended—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc1fa1be-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stA/s2803/1" role="instruction" 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>inside the United States</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc1fa1bf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stA/s2803/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> paragraph (2).</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e97786" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stA/s2804" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2804">SEC. 2804. </num><heading>INCREASE TO AMOUNT OF CERTAIN FUNDS FOR MILITARY INSTALLATION RESILIENCE PROJECTS.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2815/e/3">Section 2815(e)(3) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$100,000,000</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$125,000,000</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d28342e97806" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stA/s2805" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2805">SEC. 2805. </num><heading>AUTHORITY FOR CERTAIN CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IN FRIENDLY FOREIGN COUNTRIES.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdc2016f0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch169/schI">Subchapter I of chapter 169 of title 10, United States Code</ref>,<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc2016f1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10">10 USC </ref></p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc2016f2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 2801.</p></sidenote> <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="ydc208c23-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658164"><num class="fontsize12" value="2817">“§ 2817.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc208c24-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2817">10 USC 2817</ref>.</p></sidenote> Authority for certain construction projects in friendly foreign countries</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc208c25-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc208c26-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Construction Authorized</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Using funds available for operations and maintenance, the Secretary of Defense may carry out a construction project in a friendly foreign country, and perform planning and design to support such a project, that the Secretary determines meets each of the following conditions:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc208c27-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>The commander of the geographic combatant command in which the construction project will be carried out identified the construction project as necessary to support vital United States military requirements at an air port of debarkation, sea port of debarkation, or rail or other logistics support location.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc208c28-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>The construction project will not be carried out at a military installation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc208c29-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau>The funds made available under the authority of this section for the construction project—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc208c2a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>will be sufficient to—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydc208c2b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>construct a complete and usable facility or make an improvement to a facility; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydc208c2c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>complete the repair of an existing facility or improvement to a facility; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc208c2d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>will not require additional funds from other Department of Defense accounts.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc208c2e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>The level of construction for the construction project may not exceed the minimum necessary to meet the military requirements identified under paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc208c2f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>Deferral of the construction project pending inclusion of the construction project proposal in the national defense authorization Act for a subsequent fiscal year is inconsistent with the military requirements identified under paragraph (1) and other national security or national interests of the United States.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc208c30-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Congressional Notification</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc208c31-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc208c32-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notification required</inline>.—</heading><content>Upon determining to carry out a construction project under this section that has an estimated cost in excess of the amounts authorized for unspecified minor military construction projects under section 2805(c) of <page identifier="/us/stat/137/745">137 STAT. 745</page> this title, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the specified congressional committees a notification of such determination.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc208c33-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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 notification required by paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc208c34-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>A certification that the conditions specified in subsection (a) are satisfied with regard to the construction project.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc208c35-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>A justification for such project.<sidenote><p>Certification.</p></sidenote></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc208c36-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc208c37-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Cost estimates.</p></sidenote><content>An estimate of the cost of such project.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc208c38-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc208c39-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notice and wait</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense may carry out a construction project only after the end of the 30-day period beginning on the date the notice required by paragraph (1) is received by the specified congressional committees in an electronic medium pursuant to section 480 of this title.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc208c3a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Limitations on Use of Authority</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc208c3b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Total cost limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense may not obligate more than $200,000,000 in any fiscal year under the authority provided by this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc208c3c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Additional obligation authority</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding paragraph (1), the Secretary of Defense may authorize the obligation under this section of not more than an additional $10,000,000 from funds available for operations and maintenance for a fiscal year if the Secretary determines that the additional funds are needed for costs associated with contract closeouts for all construction projects during such fiscal year.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc208c3d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Project limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>The maximum amount that the Secretary may obligate for a single construction project is $15,000,000.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc208c3e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" 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="ydc208c3f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>the Committee on Armed Services and the Subcommittee on Defense and the Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies of the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc208c40-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>the Committee on Armed Services and the Subcommittee on Defense and the Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies of the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></section> <section id="d28342e98021" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stA/s2806" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2806">SEC. 2806. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc20b351-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc20b352-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2862">10 USC 2862 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>TEMPORARY EXPANSION OF AUTHORITY FOR USE OF ONE-STEP TURN-KEY PROCEDURES FOR REPAIR PROJECTS.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  During the five-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2862/a/2">section 2862(a)(2) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, shall be applied and administered by substituting “$8,000,000” for “$4,000,000”.</content></section> <section id="d28342e98038" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stA/s2807" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2807">SEC. 2807. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc20b353-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">State listing. </p></sidenote><heading>AUTHORIZATION OF COST-PLUS INCENTIVE-FEE CONTRACTING FOR MILITARY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS TO MITIGATE RISK TO THE SENTINEL PROGRAM SCHEDULE AND COST.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdc20da64-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Notwithstanding <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3323">section 3323 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, the Secretary of Defense may authorize the use of contracts using cost-plus incentive-fee contracting for military construction projects associated with launch facilities, launch centers, and related infrastructure of the Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile weapon system program of the Department of Defense for not more than one low-rate initial production lot at each of the following locations:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc20da65-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stA/s2807/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/746">137 STAT. 746</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc20da66-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stA/s2807/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc20da67-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stA/s2807/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e98069" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stA/s2808" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2808">SEC. 2808. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc20da68-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2802">10 USC 2802 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>INCLUSION ON DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FORM 1391 OF INFORMATION ON CONSIDERATION OF CERTAIN METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION FOR CERTAIN MILITARY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc212889-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stA/s2808/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>As part of the Department of Defense Form 1391 submitted to the appropriate committees of Congress for a covered military construction project, each covered official shall, to the extent practicable, include information on whether all relevant construction materials and methods of construction included in the Unified Facilities Criteria/DoD Building Code (UFC 1–200–01) were considered in the design of such covered military construction project.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc21288a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stA/s2808/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="ydc21288b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stA/s2808/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The terms “appropriate committees of Congress” and “military construction project” have the meanings given in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2801">section 2801 of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc21288c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stA/s2808/b/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The term “<term>covered military construction project</term>” means a military construction project with an estimated total cost in excess of $9,000,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc21288d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stA/s2808/b/3" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>The term “<term>covered official</term>” means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc21288e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stA/s2808/b/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the Secretary of Defense; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc21288f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stA/s2808/b/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>each Secretary of a military department.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e98126" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stA/s2809" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2809">SEC. 2809. </num><heading>INCORPORATION OF CYBERSECURITY SUPPLY CHAIN RISK MANAGEMENT TOOLS AND METHODS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdc214ea0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2914">Section 2914 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc214ea1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stA/s2809/1" 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</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc214ea2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stA/s2809/2" 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:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc2175b3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Incorporation of Cybersecurity Supply Chain Risk Management Tools and Methods</inline>.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc2175b4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Requirements.</p></sidenote>—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="ydc2175b5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The Secretary of Defense shall incorporate into covered projects cybersecurity supply chain risk management tools and solutions to provide continuous analysis, monitoring, and mitigation of cyber vulnerabilities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc2175b6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>In carrying out the requirements of paragraph (1), the Secretary of Defense shall consider, to the maximum extent practicable, the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc2175b7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>The adoption of commercially available cybersecurity supply chain risk management tools and solutions.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc2175b8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>The inclusion of existing databases on cyber vulnerabilities when selecting such tools and solutions.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc2175b9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>The need for such tools and methods to provide continuous analysis, monitoring, and mitigation of cyber vulnerabilities in covered projects.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc2175ba-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc2175bb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p></sidenote><content>Beginning with fiscal year 2026, documentation for any new requirements for cybersecurity supply chain risk management in annual guidance for covered projects that is submitted along with the annual budget request of the President submitted pursuant to section 1105 of title 31.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc2175bc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc2175bd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Definition.</p></sidenote><content>In this subsection, the term ‘<term>covered project</term>’ means a project connected to a Department of Defense Information Network for which funds are made available under this section.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/747">137 STAT. 747</page></content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d28342e98214" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stA/s2810" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2810">SEC. 2810. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc219cce-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2805">10 USC 2805 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>AUTHORITY FOR INDO-PACIFIC POSTURE UNSPECIFIED MINOR MILITARY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc22601f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stA/s2810/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>To support the posture of the Armed Forces in the United States Indo-Pacific Command area of operations, the Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command (in this section referred to as the “Commander”) may carry out unspecified minor military construction projects not otherwise authorized by law with an approved cost less than $15,000,000.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc226020-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stA/s2810/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Scope of Project Authority</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A project carried out under this section may include—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc226021-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stA/s2810/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the design, construction, development, conversion, extension, renovation, or repair of a facility, whether to satisfy temporary or permanent requirements; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc226022-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stA/s2810/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>to the extent necessary, any acquisition of land subject to the limitations on real property acquisition of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch159">chapter 159 of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc226023-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stA/s2810/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Purposes</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A project carried out under this section shall be for the purpose of—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc226024-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stA/s2810/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>supporting the rotational deployments of the Armed Forces;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc226025-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stA/s2810/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>enhancing facility preparedness and military installation resilience (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s101/e/8">section 101(e)(8) of title 10, United States Code</ref>) in support of potential, planned, or anticipated defense activities; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc226026-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stA/s2810/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>providing for prepositioning and storage of equipment and supplies.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc226027-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stA/s2810/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Location of Projects</inline>.—</heading><content>A project carried out under this section must be located within the area of responsibility of the United States Indo-Pacific Command and at a military installation that includes a main operating base, cooperative security location, forward operating site, or contingency location for use by the Armed Forces.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc226028-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stA/s2810/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Available Amounts</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out a project under this section, the Commander may use amounts appropriated for—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc226029-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stA/s2810/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the INDOPACOM Military Construction Pilot Program fund (as specified in the funding table in section 4601); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc22602a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stA/s2810/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>operation and maintenance, not to exceed 200 percent of the amount specified in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2805/c">section 2805(c) of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc22602b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stA/s2810/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notice to Congress</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc22602c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stA/s2810/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>If the Commander decides to carry out a project under this section with a cost exceeding $2,000,000, the Commander shall submit a written notification to the congressional defense committees of that decision.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc22602d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stA/s2810/f/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Relevant details</inline>.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc22602e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Cost estimates.</p></sidenote>—</heading><content>A notice under paragraph (1) with respect to a project shall include relevant details and justification of the project, including the estimated cost, and may include a classified annex.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc22602f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stA/s2810/f/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>A project under this section covered by paragraph (1) may not be carried out until the end of the 14-day period beginning on the date of receipt of the notification under such paragraph by the congressional defense committees.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc226030-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stA/s2810/g" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Project Execution</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc226031-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stA/s2810/g/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Project supervision</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsections (a) and (b) of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2851">section 2851 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, shall not apply to projects carried out by the Commander under this section.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/748">137 STAT. 748</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc226032-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stA/s2810/g/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Application of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch169">chapter 169 of title 10, united states code</ref></inline>.—</heading><content>When exercising the authority under subsection (a), the Commander shall, for purposes of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch169">chapter 169 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, be considered the Secretary concerned.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc226033-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stA/s2810/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>.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc226034-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Lists.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc226035-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc226036-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote>—</heading><content>Not later than December 31, 2024, and annually thereafter until the termination date in subsection (i), the Commander shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing a list of projects funded, lessons learned, and, subject to the concurrence of the Secretary of Defense, recommended adjustments to the authority under this section for the most recently ended fiscal year covered by the report.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc226037-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stA/s2810/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Termination</inline>.—</heading><content>The authority to carry out a project under this section expires on March 31, 2029.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e98421" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stA/s2811" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2811">SEC. 2811. </num><heading>AUTHORITY TO CONDUCT ENERGY RESILIENCE AND CONSERVATION PROJECTS AT INSTALLATIONS AT WHICH CERTAIN ENERGY PROJECTS HAVE OCCURRED.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc22fc78-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stA/s2811/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 (k) of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2688">section 2688 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc232389-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="k">“(k) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Improvement of Conveyed Utility System</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="ydc23238a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>In the case of a utility system that has been conveyed under this section and that only provides utility services to a military installation, the Secretary of Defense or the Secretary of a military department may authorize a contract on a sole source basis with the conveyee of the utility system to carry out a military construction project as authorized and appropriated for by law for an infrastructure improvement that enhances the reliability, resilience, efficiency, physical security, or cybersecurity of the utility system.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc23238b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>The Secretary of Defense or the Secretary of a military department may convey under subsection (j) any infrastructure constructed under paragraph (1) that is in addition to the utility system conveyed under such paragraph.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc23238c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stA/s2811/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc23238d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2920">10 USC 2920 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Department of Defense Infrastructure Resilience and Readiness</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc23238e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stA/s2811/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of the military department concerned may utilize existing areawide contracts to procure utility services from a utility service supplier—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc23238f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stA/s2811/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>to support installation energy resilience and mission readiness;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc232390-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stA/s2811/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>for the protection of critical infrastructure of the Department of Defense located at a military installation; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc232391-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stA/s2811/b/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>to achieve energy resilience at military installations through implementation of utility system infrastructure projects, to include facilities sustainment, restoration, and modernization of such infrastructure.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc232392-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stA/s2811/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 terminate on September 30, 2032.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc232393-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stA/s2811/b/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 section:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc232394-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stA/s2811/b/3/A" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Areawide contract</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>areawide contract</term>” means a contract entered into between the General Services Administration and a utility service supplier under <ref href="/us/usc/t40/s501">section 501 of title 40, United States Code</ref>, to procure the utility service needs of Federal agencies within the franchise territory of the supplier.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/749">137 STAT. 749</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc232395-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stA/s2811/b/3/B" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Energy resilience</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>energy resilience</term>” has the meaning given the term in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s101/e">section 101(e) of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc232396-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stA/s2811/b/3/C" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Franchise territory</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>franchise territory</term>” means a geographical area that a utility service supplier has a right to serve based upon a franchise granted by an independent regulatory body, a certificate of public convenience and necessity, or other legal means.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc232397-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stA/s2811/b/3/D" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Utility service</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “<term>utility service</term>”—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydc232398-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stA/s2811/b/3/D/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>means a utility or service described in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2872a/b">section 2872a(b) of title 10, United States Code</ref>;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydc232399-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stA/s2811/b/3/D/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>includes the services supplied by a utility service supplier described in an areawide contract such as connection, change, disconnection, continue service, line extension, alteration or relocation, metering, and special facilities, including primary generation, backup generation, microgrid controls, charging capabilities, and any supporting infrastructure; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydc23239a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stA/s2811/b/3/D/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>includes ancillary services, including total maintenance and repair, major restoration and repair, studies, and any other services, as appropriate.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc23239b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stA/s2811/b/3/E" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Utility service supplier</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>utility service supplier</term>” means an entity that supplies a utility service.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc23239c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stA/s2811/b/3/F" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Utility system</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>utility system</term>” has the meaning given the term in subsections (i)(1)(A) and (i)(2)(A) of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2688">section 2688 of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d28342e98606" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stB" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Military Housing Reforms</heading> <section id="d28342e98611" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stB/s2821" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2821">SEC. 2821. </num><heading>ESTABLISHMENT OF THE MILITARY FAMILY READINESS WORKING GROUP FOR MILITARY HOUSING.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc23bfdd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stB/s2821/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 (e) of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1781a">section 1781a of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc24350e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Military Family Readiness Working Group for Military Housing</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc24350f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>There is in the Council the Military Family Readiness Working Group for Military Housing (in this section referred to as the ‘Housing Working Group’).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc243510-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2)</num><subparagraph class="inline" id="ydc243511-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>The Housing Working Group shall be composed of the following members:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydc243512-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations, and Environment, who shall serve as chair of the Housing Working Group on a nondelegable basis.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydc243513-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau>One representative of each of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Space Force—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydc243514-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>each of whom shall be a member of the armed force to be represented; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="ydc243515-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>not fewer than two of whom shall be enlisted members.</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydc243516-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>One spouse of a member of each of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Space Force on active duty, not fewer than two of which shall be the spouse of an enlisted member.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/750">137 STAT. 750</page></content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydc243517-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>One commander or senior official of a military installation from each military department with responsibility for the public works or civil engineering systems of such installation.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydc243518-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">“(v) </num><content>One individual appointed by the Secretary of Defense among representatives of a voluntary consensus standards body that develops personnel certification standards for building maintenance, inspections, or restoration.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydc243519-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vi">“(vi) </num><content>The Director of the Office of Military Family Readiness Policy.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydc24351a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc24351b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Term.</p></sidenote><content>The term of Housing Working Group members specified under clauses (ii) through (v) of subparagraph (A) shall be two years and may be renewed by the Secretary of Defense.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="ydc24351c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>The chair of the Housing Working Group shall extend an invitation to all landlords for one representative of each landlord to attend such meetings of the Housing Working Group as the chair considers appropriate but at a minimum of once per year.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc24351d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>The Housing Working Group shall meet at least two times each year.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc24351e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><chapeau>The duties of the Housing Working Group shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc24351f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>To review and make recommendations to the Secretary of Defense on policies for covered military housing, including inspections practices and resident surveys.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc243520-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>To make recommendations to the Secretary of Defense to improve—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydc245c31-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>awareness and promotion of accurate and timely information about covered military housing, accommodations available through the Exceptional Family Member Program of the Department, and other support services; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydc245c32-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>collaboration among policymakers, providers of such accommodations and other support services, and targeted beneficiaries of such accommodations and other support services.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc245c33-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc245c34-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Definitions.</p></sidenote><chapeau>In this subsection:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc245c35-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>The term ‘<term>landlord</term>’ has the meaning given that term in section 2871 of this title.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc245c36-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>The term ‘<term>covered military housing</term>’ means housing acquired or constructed pursuant to subchapter IV of chapter 169 of this title that is owned by an entity other than the Federal Government.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc245c37-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stB/s2821/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Reports</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc245c38-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stB/s2821/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, 2024, and annually thereafter until July 1, 2029, the Department of Defense Military Family Readiness Council (established under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1781a">section 1781a of title 10, United States Code</ref>) shall submit to the Secretary of Defense and the congressional defense committees a report on military family readiness.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc245c39-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stB/s2821/b/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 under this subsection shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc245c3a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stB/s2821/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="xdc245c3b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of the adequacy and effectiveness of the military family readiness programs and activities of the Department of Defense during the fiscal year preceding the date of submission of the report in meeting the needs and requirements of military families.<page identifier="/us/stat/137/751">137 STAT. 751</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc245c3c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stB/s2821/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="xdc245c3d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc245c3e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>Recommendations on actions to be taken to improve the capability of the military family readiness programs and activities of the Department of Defense to meet the needs and requirements of military families, including actions relating to the allocation of funding and other resources to and among such programs and activities.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc245c3f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stB/s2821/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>A report on the activities of the Military Family Readiness Working Group for Military Housing (established under subsection (e) of such section 1781a, as amended by this section) during the year covered by the report.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc245c40-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stB/s2821/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 Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>Paragraph (31) of 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>) is <amendingAction type="repeal">repealed</amendingAction>.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e98836" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stB/s2822" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2822">SEC. 2822. </num><heading>IMPROVEMENTS TO PRIVATIZED MILITARY HOUSING.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc24f881-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stB/s2822/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 Information on Compliance With Tenant Bill of Rights in Notice of Lease Extension</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2878/f/2">Section 2878(f)(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="ydc24f882-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc24f883-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of compliance by the lessor with the Military Housing Privatization Initiative Tenant Bill of Rights developed under section 2890 of this title.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc24f884-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stB/s2822/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 to Investigate Reprisals</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (e) of section 2890 of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc24f885-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stB/s2822/b/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="ydc24f886-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stB/s2822/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>Assistant Secretary of Defense for Sustainment</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Inspector General of the Department of Defense</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc24f887-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stB/s2822/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>member of the armed forces</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>tenant</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc24f888-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stB/s2822/b/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="ydc251f99-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stB/s2822/b/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="ydc251f9a-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stB/s2822/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> “<quotedText>Assistant Secretary of Defense for Sustainment</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Inspector General</quotedText>”;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydc251f9b-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stB/s2822/b/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>member of the armed forces</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>tenant</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydc251f9c-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stB/s2822/b/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> “<quotedText>Assistant Secretary</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Inspector General</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc251f9d-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stB/s2822/b/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>Assistant Secretary</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Inspector General</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc251f9e-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stB/s2822/b/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="ydc251f9f-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stB/s2822/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>Assistant Secretary of Defense for Sustainment</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Inspector General of the Department of Defense</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc251fa0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stB/s2822/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>Secretary of the military department concerned</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Inspector General of the military department concerned</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="ydc251fa1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stB/s2822/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 Housing Enhancement Payments</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 606(a)(2) 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/s2871">10 U.S.C. 2871 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc251fa2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stB/s2822/c/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="ydc251fa3-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stB/s2822/c/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>Each month</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Except as provided in subparagraph (D), each month</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc251fa4-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stB/s2822/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> “<quotedText>one of more</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>one or more</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc251fa5-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stB/s2822/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 subparagraph:<page identifier="/us/stat/137/752">137 STAT. 752</page> <quotedContent><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc251fa6-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on payment</inline>.—</heading><clause class="fontsize10" id="ydc251fa7-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc251fa8-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to clause (ii), the Secretary of a military department may not make a payment under subparagraph (A) to a lessor unless the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations, and Environment determines the lessor is in compliance with the Military Housing Privatization Initiative Tenant Bill of Rights developed under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2890">section 2890 of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="ydc251fa9-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Application</inline>.—</heading><content>The limitation under clause (i) shall apply to any payment under a housing agreement entered into on or after the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 by the Secretary of a military department with a lessor.”</content></clause> </subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d28342e99093" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stB/s2823" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2823">SEC. 2823. </num><heading>NOTIFICATION RELATING TO LEGAL COUNSEL FOR NONDISCLOSURE AGREEMENTS.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdc2546ba-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2890/f">Section 2890(f) 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="ydc2546bb-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc2546bc-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><content>A party presenting a proposed nondisclosure agreement to a tenant shall notify such tenant that such tenant may, not later than 10 business days after such presentation, seek legal counsel with respect to the terms of and implications of entering into such agreement. A tenant may not be required to sign such agreement before the end of such 10-day period.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></section> <section id="d28342e99120" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stB/s2824" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2824">SEC. 2824. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xdc2546bd-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2821">10 USC 2821 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>INCLUSION OF QUESTIONS REGARDING MILITARY HOUSING FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES IN STATUS OF FORCES SURVEY.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xdc256dce-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">   The Secretary of Defense shall include, at a minimum, in each status of forces survey of the Department of Defense conducted on or after the date of the enactment of this Act questions specifically relating to the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc256dcf-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stB/s2824/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Overall satisfaction with current military housing of members of the Armed Forces.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc256dd0-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stB/s2824/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Satisfaction of such members with the physical condition of such military housing.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc256dd1-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stB/s2824/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Satisfaction of such members with the affordability of such military housing.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="ydc256dd2-e80b-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/118/31/dB/tXXVIII/stB/s2824/4"