    [Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
    [H.R. 3838 Engrossed in House (EH)]

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    119th CONGRESS
      1st Session
                                    H. R. 3838

    _______________________________________________________________________

                                     AN ACT

         To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2026 for military
    activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and
       for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe
       military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other
                                   purposes.

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

    SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

        (a) In General.--This Act may be cited as the ``Streamlining
    Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026''.
        (b) Reference.--Any reference in this or any other Act to the
    ``National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026'' shall be
    deemed to be a reference to the ``Streamlining Procurement for
    Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act
    for Fiscal Year 2026''.

    SEC. 2. ORGANIZATION OF ACT INTO DIVISIONS; TABLE OF CONTENTS.

        (a) Divisions.--This Act is organized into six divisions as
    follows:
                (1) Division A--Department of Defense Authorizations.
                (2) Division B--Military Construction Authorizations.
                (3) Division C--Department of Energy National Security
            Authorizations and Other Authorizations.
                (4) Division D--Funding Tables.
                (5) Division E--Other Matters.
                (6) Division F--Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025.
        (b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents for this Act is as
    follows:

    Sec. 1. Short title.
    Sec. 2. Organization of Act into divisions; table of contents.
    Sec. 3. Congressional defense committees.
                DIVISION A--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATIONS

                              TITLE I--PROCUREMENT

                  Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations

    Sec. 101. Authorization of appropriations.
                           Subtitle B--Army Programs

    Sec. 111. Multiyear procurement authority for UH-60 Blackhawk aircraft.
    Sec. 112. Authorization to initiate early production of future long-
                                range assault aircraft.
    Sec. 113. Limitation on reductions to Army Prepositioned Stocks--Afloat
                                program sealift capability.
    Sec. 114. Limitation on availability of funds for the Next Generation
                                Command and Control (NGC2) of the Army.
    Sec. 115. Report on fielding of Link 16 military tactical data network.
                           Subtitle C--Navy Programs

    Sec. 121. Contract authority for Ford class aircraft carrier program.
    Sec. 122. Contract authority for Columbia class submarine program.
    Sec. 123. Authority for advance procurement of certain components to
                                support continuous production of Virginia
                                class submarines.
    Sec. 124. Authority to use incremental funding to enter into a contract
                                for the construction of a Guided Missile
                                Destroyer (DDG).
    Sec. 125. Multiyear procurement authority for Yard, Repair, Berthing,
                                and Messing Barges.
    Sec. 126. Vessel construction manager for follow-on ships of the
                                Landing Ship Medium program.
    Sec. 127. Limitation on construction of Modular Attack Surface Craft.
    Sec. 128. Inclusion of amphibious warfare ship spares and repair parts
                                as a separate line item in Navy budget
                                justification materials.
    Sec. 129. Strategy for Navy investment in and support for the maritime
                                industrial base.
    Sec. 130. Modification to requirements for recapitalization of tactical
                                fighter aircraft of the Navy Reserve.
    Sec. 131. Report on procurement strategy for submarine cable laying and
                                repair ships.
                         Subtitle D--Air Force Programs

    Sec. 141. Modification of minimum inventory requirements for air
                                refueling tanker aircraft.
    Sec. 142. Extension of requirements relating to C-130 aircraft.
    Sec. 143. Modification to minimum inventory requirement for A-10
                                aircraft.
    Sec. 144. Preservation of certain retired KC-10 aircraft.
    Sec. 145. Prohibition on availability of funds for contract termination
                                or production line shutdown for E-7A
                                Wedgetail aircraft.
    Sec. 146. Limitation on procurement of KC-46 aircraft pending
                                certification on correction of
                                deficiencies.
    Sec. 147. Requirements relating to executive airlift aircraft.
    Sec. 148. Report on the F-47 advanced fighter aircraft program.
    Sec. 149. Extension of prohibition on certain reductions to B-1 bomber
                                aircraft squadrons.
    Sec. 150. Plan for recapitalization and modernization of the fighter
                                fleet of the Air National Guard.
           Subtitle E--Defense-wide, Joint, and Multiservice Matters

    Sec. 151. Amendments to prohibition on operation, procurement, and
                                contracting related to foreign-made light
                                detection and ranging.
    Sec. 152. Annual GAO reviews of the F-35 aircraft program.
    Sec. 153. Sense of Congress on domestic procurement of defense articles
                                for AUKUS partnership.
    Sec. 154. Prohibition on availability of funds for non-tactical
                                electric vehicles or components produced by
                                child and slave labor.
    Sec. 155. Report on next generation fuel cells.
             TITLE II--RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION

                  Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations

    Sec. 201. Authorization of appropriations.
    Sec. 202. Funding for virtual engineering for Army readiness and
                                sustainment.
    Sec. 203. Funding for humanitarian airborne mobile infrastructure
                                capability.
    Sec. 204. Funding for fuel cell multi-modular use utilizing hydrogen.
    Sec. 205. Funding for advanced group 1 small unmanned aerial systems
                                for special operations forces.
    Sec. 206. Funding for National Defense Education Program.
    Sec. 207. Funding for the development, test, and integration of
                                adaptable radar capabilities.
    Sec. 208. Funding for advanced drone development for special operations
                                and low-intensity conflict.
    Sec. 209. Funding for quantum communications corridor for Navy
                                research, development, test, and
                                evaluation.
    Sec. 210. Funding for smart susceptor technology.
        Subtitle B--Program Requirements, Restrictions, and Limitations

    Sec. 211. Modification to authority to award prizes for advanced
                                technology achievements.
    Sec. 212. Modification to mechanisms to provide funds to defense
                                laboratories and other entities for
                                research and development of technologies
                                for military missions.
    Sec. 213. Modification to authority for acquisition, construction, or
                                furnishing of test facilities and
                                equipment.
    Sec. 214. Extension of limitation on availability of funds for
                                fundamental research collaboration with
                                certain academic institutions.
    Sec. 215. Modification to policies for management and certification of
                                Link 16 military tactical data link
                                network.
    Sec. 216. Support for research and development of bioindustrial
                                manufacturing processes.
    Sec. 217. Extension of authority for assignment to Defense Advanced
                                Research Projects Agency of private sector
                                personnel with critical research and
                                development expertise.
    Sec. 218. Post-employment restrictions for participants in certain
                                defense research.
    Sec. 219. National Security and Defense Artificial Intelligence
                                Institute.
    Sec. 220. Responsible development and deployment of biotechnology
                                within the Department of Defense.
    Sec. 221. Department of Defense biotechnology workforce training.
    Sec. 222. Biotechnology supply chain resiliency program.
    Sec. 223. Review and alignment of standards, guidance, and policies
                                relating to digital engineering.
    Sec. 224. Application of software innovation and data management plans
                                to modernize test and evaluation
                                infrastructure.
    Sec. 225. Demonstration of near real-time monitoring capabilities to
                                enhance weapon system platforms.
    Sec. 226. Western regional range complex demonstration.
    Sec. 227. Reimbursement of National Guard for research, development,
                                test, and evaluation expenses.
    Sec. 228. Prohibition on availability of funds for animal research in
                                collaboration with foreign countries of
                                concern.
    Sec. 229. Prohibition on availability of funds for gain of function
                                research.
    Sec. 230. Limitation on availability of funds pending compliance with
                                requirements relating to the Joint
                                Energetics Transition Office.
    Sec. 231. Prioritization of partnerships with institutions of higher
                                education in certain research areas.
    Sec. 232. Research, development, and implementation of unattended
                                robotic process automation.
    Sec. 233. Pilot program on modernized health and usage monitoring
                                systems to address obsolescence in Marine
                                Corps rotary-wing and tiltrotor aircraft.
    Sec. 234. Pilot program on modernized health and usage monitoring
                                systems to address obsolescence in army
                                rotary-wing aircraft.
    Sec. 235. Initiative on studying advanced artificial intelligence,
                                national security, and strategic
                                competition.
    Sec. 236. Joint Reserve Detachment of the Defense Innovation Unit.
    Sec. 237. Development of internet access technologies by the Defense
                                Innovation Unit.
    Sec. 238. Limitation on availability of funds for realignment of the
                                research, development, test, and evaluation
                                function for Army ammunition.
                 Subtitle C--Plans, Reports, and Other Matters

    Sec. 241. Feasibility study on incorporating militarily-relevant
                                applications of emerging biotechnology into
                                wargaming exercises.
    Sec. 242. Feasibility study on use of cloud laboratories.
    Sec. 243. Quarterly reports on termination of critical technology
                                research awards.
    Sec. 244. Report on Department of Defense market research of critical
                                technology and capabilities.
    Sec. 245. Report on low-cost undersea effectors.
    Sec. 246. Report on electronic warfare capability for unmanned surface
                                vessels.
    Sec. 247. Department of Defense biotechnology strategy.
    Sec. 248. Plan to support advanced manufacturing and materials for
                                hypersonics research and development.
    Sec. 249. Strategy for the development of friction stir additive
                                manufacturing technologies.
    Sec. 250. Report on research relating to the upper atmosphere and near-
                                space environment.
                      TITLE III--OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

                  Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations

    Sec. 301. Authorization of appropriations.
                       Subtitle B--Energy and Environment

    Sec. 311. Inclusion of nuclear energy and nuclear technologies in
                                eligible investments made by Office of
                                Strategic Capital.
    Sec. 312. Inclusion of information about PFAS investigation and
                                remediation in annual report on defense
                                environmental programs.
    Sec. 313. Modification of requirements relating to replacement of
                                fluorinated aqueous film-forming foam.
    Sec. 314. Provision of alternative drinking water to certain
                                communities with private drinking water
                                wells contaminated with perfluoroalkyl
                                substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances.
    Sec. 315. Responsibilities of executive agent for installation and
                                operational nuclear energy.
    Sec. 316. Establishment of Advanced Nuclear Technologies Transition
                                Working Group.
    Sec. 317. Department of Air Force program of record for commercial
                                weather data.
    Sec. 318. Pilot program on Navy installation nuclear energy.
    Sec. 319. Pilot program to install propane-powered generators at a
                                domestic defense industrial base facility.
    Sec. 320. Strategy to accelerate remediation of contamination from
                                perfluoroalkyl substances and
                                polyfluoroalkyl substances.
    Sec. 321. Study on small modular nuclear reactors.
    Sec. 322. Coordinator for engagement with defense communities affected
                                by PFAS.
    Sec. 323. Revising the prohibition on contracts for performance of
                                firefighting or security-guard functions.
    Sec. 324. Elimination of preference for motor vehicles using electric
                                or hybrid propulsion systems and related
                                requirements of the Department of Defense.
                     Subtitle C--Logistics and Sustainment

    Sec. 331. Extension of authorization of depot working capital funds for
                                unspecified minor military construction.
    Sec. 332. Designation of senior officials responsible for integration
                                of global contested logistics posture
                                management.
    Sec. 333. Modification of minimum capital investment for certain depots
                                of Department of Defense.
    Sec. 335. Modification to annual report on Navy Shipyard Infrastructure
                                Optimization Program.
    Sec. 336. Strategy to improve infrastructure of certain depots of the
                                Department of Defense.
    Sec. 337. Pilot program for arsenal workload sustainment.
    Sec. 338. Depot-level maintenance coordination in multinational
                                exercises.
    Sec. 339. Maintenance inspection capabilities and requirements.
    Sec. 340. Joint Strike Fighter sustainment.
    Sec. 341. Modernization of Army arsenals.
    Sec. 342. Limitation on use of funds to reduce the number of civilian
                                personnel employed at Pine Bluff Arsenal,
                                Arkansas, Blue Grass Army Depot, Kentucky,
                                and Red River Army Depot, Texas.
    Sec. 343. Capital expenditure write-offs for Department of Defense
                                depots and arsenals.
    Sec. 344. Authority to establish Advanced Technology Centers to enhance
                                workforce training in certain critical
                                skills.
                       Subtitle D--Organizational Matters

    Sec. 351. Establishment of Army museum system.
    Sec. 352. Authorization to maintain a library in the Department of the
                                Navy.
    Sec. 353. Authorization to maintain a Navy art gallery.
    Sec. 354. Establishment of United States Navy Museum System.
    Sec. 355. Establishment of Center for the Study of the National Guard.
    Sec. 356. Recognition of certain aspects of the National Navy UDT-SEAL
                                Museum in Fort Pierce, Florida, as a
                                national memorial, national memorial
                                garden, and national K9 memorial.
                  Subtitle E--Studies, Reports, and Briefings

    Sec. 361. Assessments and plan for increasing access to nutritious food
                                on military installations.
    Sec. 362. Quarterly reports on munitions response projects at sites
                                formerly used by the Department of Defense.
    Sec. 363. Report on causes and effects of declining aircraft readiness
                                rates.
    Sec. 364. Driver simulators in military vehicles.
    Sec. 365. Department of Defense report on creatine supplements in Meals
                                Ready-to-Eat.
    Sec. 366. Study and report on effects of Defense Logistics Agency class
                                IX recovery rates on military depots and
                                arsenals.
    Sec. 367. Briefing on sustainment and funding of Department of the Army
                                directed energy programs of record.
    Sec. 368. Report on reducing frequency of permanent changes of station
                                and naval vessel to onshore rotations.
    Sec. 369. Report on encroachment management related to the Nevada Test
                                and Training Range.
    Sec. 370. Report on local coordination efforts to address contamination
                                caused by activities at former George Air
                                Force Base.
    Sec. 370A. Reserve mobilization exercise.
    Sec. 370B. Report on use of ultra-short takeoff and landing aircraft
                                for last mile logistics and disaster
                                response operations.
                           Subtitle F--Other Matters

    Sec. 371. Authority to evacuate family pets and contract working dogs
                                during noncombatant evacuations of foreign
                                countries.
    Sec. 372. Manned rotary wing aircraft safety.
    Sec. 373. Inclusion of territories in certain intergovernmental support
                                agreements for installation-support
                                services.
    Sec. 374. Transportation of domestic animals by foreign air carrier.
    Sec. 375. Adjustment and diversification assistance for State and local
                                governments affected by Army Transformation
                                Initiative.
    Sec. 376. Availability of milk at dining facilities on military
                                installations.
    Sec. 377. Minimum standards for military working dog kennels and
                                facilities.
    Sec. 378. Restroom access at military installations for certain
                                transportation service providers.
    Sec. 379. Regulations applicable to wearing optional combat boots.
    Sec. 380. Initiative to control spread of greater banded hornet in
                                Guam.
    Sec. 381. Limitation on use of funds for Army initial entry rotary wing
                                training.
    Sec. 382. Prohibition on Department of Defense ban of clean agent fire
                                suppression products.
    Sec. 383. Inapplicability of recommendations, procedures, and plans of
                                commission relating to assigning,
                                modifying, or removing of names, symbols,
                                displays, monuments, and paraphernalia to
                                assets of the Department of Defense that
                                commemorate the Confederate States of
                                America to civil works projects of
                                Department of Defense.
    Sec. 384. Availability of funds for procurement of certain supplies and
                                materials under Innovative Readiness
                                Training program.
    Sec. 385. Funding for flight hours for expeditionary combat aviation
                                brigades.
                  TITLE IV--MILITARY PERSONNEL AUTHORIZATIONS

                           Subtitle A--Active Forces

    Sec. 401. End strengths for active forces.
                           Subtitle B--Reserve Forces

    Sec. 411. End strengths for Selected Reserve.
    Sec. 412. End strengths for Reserves on active duty in support of the
                                Reserves.
    Sec. 413. End strengths for military technicians (dual status).
    Sec. 414. Maximum number of reserve personnel authorized to be on
                                active duty for operational support.
    Sec. 415. Excluding members of the National Guard performing certain
                                duty from counting for active-duty end
                                strengths.
              Subtitle C--Authorization of Appropriations; Reports

    Sec. 421. Military personnel.
    Sec. 422. Streamlining of total force reporting requirements.
                       TITLE V--MILITARY PERSONNEL POLICY

                           Subtitle A--Officer Policy

    Sec. 501. Treatment of Space Force officers for purposes of laws
                                relating to authorized number and
                                distribution of officers in general officer
                                grades.
    Sec. 502. Redistribution of general officers on active duty from the
                                Air Force to the Space Force.
    Sec. 503. Authority to waive prohibition on officers serving on
                                successive selection boards for boards to
                                consider officers for promotion to major
                                general or rear admiral.
    Sec. 504. Chaplains: career flexibility; detail as students at schools
                                for education required for appointment.
    Sec. 505. Ranks of Judge Advocates General.
    Sec. 506. Procedures for selection of Space Force officers for
                                promotion to major general.
    Sec. 507. Establishment of blast safety officer positions.
    Sec. 508. Designation of at least one general officer of the Marine
                                Corps Reserve as a joint qualified officer.
    Sec. 509. Modification to grade and allowances available to Attending
                                Physician to the Congress.
                    Subtitle B--Reserve Component Management

    Sec. 511. Grades of certain chiefs of reserve components.
    Sec. 512. Pilot authority for extended length of orders to active duty
                                for preplanned missions in support of the
                                combatant commands.
    Sec. 513. Prohibition on consideration of amount of time of service in
                                activation of reserve members.
    Sec. 514. Active and inactive transfers of officers of the Army
                                National Guard and Air Force National
                                Guard.
    Sec. 515. National Guard: Active Guard and Reserve duty in response to
                                a State disaster.
    Sec. 516. FireGuard Program: program of record; authorization.
    Sec. 517. Study and report on National Guard capabilities in cyber
                                incident response.
    Sec. 518. Report on effect of equipment shortfalls on National Guard
                                ability to assist in disaster response.
    Sec. 519. Assistance for certain youth and charitable organizations.
    Sec. 520. Feasibility study regarding funeral honors duty.
          Subtitle C--General Service Authorities and Military Records

    Sec. 521. Women's initiative teams.
    Sec. 522. Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record: codification;
                                expansion.
    Sec. 523. Codification of additional basic branches of the Army.
    Sec. 524. Requirement of equal opportunity, racial neutrality, and
                                exclusive use of merit in military
                                personnel actions.
    Sec. 525. Prohibition on use of Federal funds for diversity, equity,
                                and inclusion.
    Sec. 526. Prohibition of new COVID-19 vaccine mandate for members of
                                the Armed Forces.
    Sec. 527. Recommendation with respect to the retired rank of General
                                John D. Lavelle.
    Sec. 528. Report on missing members found deceased.
    Sec. 529. Report on adequacy of reimbursement for costs of permanent
                                change of station.
                     Subtitle D--Recruitment and Accession

    Sec. 531. Recruitment: improvements relating to secondary schools and
                                institutions of higher education.
    Sec. 532. Alternative service in the defense industrial base by
                                individuals denied enlistment.
    Sec. 533. Medical accession standards for members of the Armed Forces.
    Sec. 534. Selective Service System: automatic registration.
    Sec. 535. Waivers for potential enlistees into the Armed Forces to
                                reapply for enlistment following a positive
                                toxicology test for tetrahydrocannabinol.
                   Subtitle E--Member Training and Education

    Sec. 541. Training requirements for occupational specialties with
                                civilian equivalents.
    Sec. 542. Inclusion of Space Force education programs in definitions
                                regarding professional military education.
    Sec. 543. Center for Strategic Deterrence and Weapons of Mass
                                Destruction Studies.
    Sec. 544. Service Academies; appointments and additional appointees.
    Sec. 545. Modifications to alternative obligation for cadets and
                                midshipmen.
    Sec. 546. Modification to the designation of Members of the House of
                                Representatives to the Boards of Visitors
                                of Service Academies.
    Sec. 547. Detail of members of the Space Force as instructors at Air
                                Force Institute of Technology.
    Sec. 548. Repeal of annual certifications related to the Ready,
                                Relevant Learning initiative of the Navy.
    Sec. 549. Pilot program for generative artificial intelligence and
                                spatial computing for performance training
                                and proficiency assessment.
    Sec. 549A. Prohibition on use of Federal funds to endorse critical race
                                theory.
    Sec. 549B. Prohibition on the reduction of funding for foreign language
                                training for members of the Armed Forces.
    Sec. 549C. Limitation on authority to reorganize the Senior Reserve
                                Officers' Training Corps of the Army.
    Sec. 549D. Report on interoperability of cyber training of the Armed
                                Forces.
    Sec. 549E. Modification to maximum years of service for eligibility
                                detail as a student at a law school.
    Sec. 549F. Director of Admissions of the United States Naval Academy.
    Sec. 549G. Report on Air National Guard C-130J Formal Training Unit.
    Sec. 549H. Accreditation of National Guard Marksmanship Training
                                Center.
    Sec. 549I. Requirements with respect to motorcycle safety training.
    Sec. 549J. Pilot program on psychological performance training at the
                                United States Air Force Academy.
    Sec. 549K. Prohibition of participation by men in women's sports at the
                                Service Academies.
              Subtitle F--Military Justice and Other Legal Matters

    Sec. 551. Ensuring the availability of legal advice to commanders.
    Sec. 552. Modifications to offense of wrongful broadcast or
                                distribution of intimate visual images
                                under the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
    Sec. 553. Punitive article under the Uniform Code of Military Justice
                                for offenses relating to child pornography.
    Sec. 554. Authorization of death penalty for offense of rape of a child
                                under the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
    Sec. 555. Increase in maximum sentence for the offense of voluntary
                                manslaughter under the Uniform Code of
                                Military Justice.
    Sec. 556. Analysis of the advisability of modifying the definition of
                                abusive sexual contact under the Uniform
                                Code of Military Justice.
    Sec. 557. Revision to sexual assault prevention and response training
                                guidance.
    Sec. 558. Reports and briefings on efforts to prevent and respond to
                                sexual assault, sexual harassment, and
                                intimate-partner violence within the
                                Department of Defense.
    Sec. 559. Study and recommendations regarding misconduct prevention in
                                Okinawa, Japan.
    Sec. 560. Automatic expungement of certain titling and indexing
                                records.
                         Subtitle G--Career Transition

    Sec. 561. Establishment of separation oath for members of the Armed
                                Forces.
    Sec. 562. Presentation by a veterans service organization in TAP
                                preseparation counseling.
    Sec. 563. Expansion of eligibility of veterans for certain military
                                adaptive sports program.
    Sec. 564. Transition Assistance Program: Department of Labor Employment
                                Navigator and Partnership Pilot Program.
    Sec. 565. Skillbridge: apprenticeship programs.
    Sec. 566. Female members of certain Armed Forces and civilian employees
                                of the Department of Defense in STEM.
    Sec. 567. Transition Assistance Program: amendments; pilot program;
                                reports.
    Sec. 568. Assistance to members with special operations medical
                                training in obtaining credit towards a
                                degree in a medical field.
    Sec. 569. Improvement of transition of air traffic controllers in the
                                Armed Forces to the civilian workforce in
                                air traffic control occupations.
    Sec. 570. Extension of period of availability of Military OneSource
                                program for retired and discharged members
                                of the Armed Forces and their immediate
                                families.
    Sec. 570A. Amendments to pathways for counseling in Transition
                                Assistance Program.
                   Subtitle H--Family Programs and Child Care

    Sec. 571. Notification of suspected child abuse at providers of child
                                care services or youth programs.
    Sec. 572. Pilot program to increase payments for child care services in
                                high-cost areas.
    Sec. 573. Pilot program to increase payments for child care services in
                                high-cost areas.
    Sec. 574. Extension of pilot program to provide financial assistance to
                                members of the Armed Forces for in-home
                                child care.
    Sec. 575. Military OneSource: information regarding maternal health
                                care.
    Sec. 576. Prohibition on availability of funds for termination of DODEA
                                and child care workers.
    Sec. 577. Report on military child development center staffing and
                                access across the Armed Forces.
    Sec. 578. Prohibitions on provision of gender transition services
                                through an Exceptional Family Member
                                Program of the Armed Forces.
                        Subtitle I--Dependent Education

    Sec. 581. Ensuring access to DODEA schools for certain members of the
                                reserve components.
    Sec. 582. Certain assistance to local educational agencies that benefit
                                dependents of military and civilian
                                personnel.
    Sec. 583. Verification of reporting of eligible federally connected
                                children for purposes of Federal impact aid
                                programs.
    Sec. 584. Authorization of dual or concurrent enrollment programs for
                                students of Defense Dependent Schools.
         Subtitle J--Decorations and Awards, Reports, and Other Matters

    Sec. 591. Authorization for award of Medal of Honor to James Capers,
                                Jr., for acts of valor as a member of the
                                Marine Corps during the Vietnam War.
    Sec. 592. Authorization to award the Medal of Honor to retired Colonel
                                Philip J. Conran for acts of valor in Laos
                                during the Vietnam war.
    Sec. 593. Authorization of award of medal of honor to Gregory McManus
                                for acts of valor.
    Sec. 594. Briefing on support needed for Joint Task Force-Southern
                                Border.
    Sec. 595. Report on adequacy of commissaries and dining facilities on
                                military installations that support certain
                                missions.
    Sec. 596. Operation Midnight Hammer Medal.
    Sec. 597. Authorization for award of Medal of Honor to E. Royce
                                Williams for acts of valor during the
                                Korean War.
    Sec. 598. Extension and modification of program to commemorate 50th
                                anniversary of Vietnam War.
    Sec. 599. Authorization of award of medal of honor to Thomas Helmut
                                Griffin for acts of valor as a member of
                                the Army during the Vietnam War.
    Sec. 599A. Prohibitions relating to questions and answers about sex,
                                gender, and gender identity in forms and
                                surveys of the Department of Defense.
              TITLE VI--COMPENSATION AND OTHER PERSONNEL BENEFITS

                     Subtitle A--Basic Pay and Retired Pay

    Sec. 601. Codification of applicability to Space Force of certain pay
                                and allowance authorities.
                      Subtitle B--Bonus and Incentive Pays

    Sec. 611. One-year extension of certain expiring bonus and special pay
                                authorities.
    Sec. 612. Incentive pay: explosive ordnance disposal duty.
    Sec. 613. Standardization of cyber assignment incentive pay for members
                                of the Armed Forces.
    Sec. 614. Extending certain travel allowance for members of the Armed
                                Forces assigned to Alaska.
    Sec. 615. Pilot program on improving retention of members with degrees
                                in their fields of specialty.
                             Subtitle C--Allowances

    Sec. 621. Basic needs allowance: exclusion of basic allowance for
                                housing from the calculation of gross
                                household income of an eligible member of
                                the Armed Forces.
    Sec. 622. Family separation allowance: increase.
    Sec. 623. Report regarding the basic allowance for subsistence and
                                military food programs.
    Sec. 624. Basic allowance for housing: study to evaluate alternative
                                rate calculation.
    Sec. 625. Study on adjustments to basic allowance for housing
                                calculation.
    Sec. 626. Temporary adjustment to a rate of the basic allowance for
                                housing for members of the uniformed
                                services: lower threshold; permanent
                                authority.
                               Subtitle D--Leave

    Sec. 631. Bereavement leave for a member of the Armed Forces in the
                                case of a loss of pregnancy or stillbirth.
    Sec. 632. Convalescent leave for cadets and midshipmen.
    Sec. 633. Improved parental leave for members of the armed forces.
                    Subtitle E--Family and Survivor Benefits

    Sec. 641. Annual review of financial assistance limits for child care
                                and youth program services providers.
    Sec. 642. Waiver of requirements for air transportation of deceased
                                members of the Armed Forces when necessary
                                to meet mission requirements.
                       Subtitle F--Defense Resale Matters

    Sec. 651. Use of commissary stores: civilian employees of Military
                                Sealift Command.
    Sec. 652. MWR retail facilities: use by civilian employees of the Armed
                                Forces.
    Sec. 653. Single-use shopping bags in commissary stores.
    Sec. 654. Pilot program on nutrition ratings for food sold in
                                commissaries.
               Subtitle G--Other Benefits, Reports, and Briefings

    Sec. 661. Provision of information regarding relocation assistance
                                programs for members receiving orders for a
                                change of permanent station.
    Sec. 662. Expansion of pilot program to increase access to food on
                                military installations.
    Sec. 663. Casualty assistance program: review; implementation plan.
    Sec. 664. Report on military camping and recreational park program.
                       TITLE VII--HEALTH CARE PROVISIONS

                 Subtitle A--TRICARE and Other Health Benefits

    Sec. 701. Dental readiness.
    Sec. 702. Inclusion of certain tests as part of the periodic health
                                assessment provided to members of the Armed
                                Forces.
    Sec. 703. Fertility treatment for certain members of the Armed Forces
                                and dependents.
    Sec. 704. TRICARE coverage for increased supply for contraception.
    Sec. 705. Pilot program on access to obstetrical and gynecological care
                                under TRICARE Prime program.
    Sec. 706. Pilot program to make midwife services available through
                                TRICARE to certain individuals.
    Sec. 707. Pilot program to treat pregnancy as a qualifying event for
                                enrollment in TRICARE Select.
    Sec. 708. Pilot program to assist certain members of the Armed Forces
                                and dependents with additional supplemental
                                coverage relating to cancer.
    Sec. 709. Medical testing and related services for firefighters of
                                Department of Defense.
    Sec. 710. Continuous glucose monitoring pilot program.
    Sec. 711. Tricare coverage for anesthesia for in-office dental
                                procedures for pediatric dentistry.
    Sec. 712. Notification to TRICARE beneficiaries of coverage transition
                                requirements.
    Sec. 713. Prohibition on coverage of gender-related medical treatment
                                under TRICARE.
                     Subtitle B--Health Care Administration

    Sec. 721. Military-civilian medical surge program.
    Sec. 722. Reimbursement for travel expenses relating to specialty care
                                for certain members of the Armed Forces and
                                dependents.
    Sec. 723. Payment adjustments for outpatient services for certain
                                children's hospitals.
    Sec. 724. Verification of licensure of health-care professionals of the
                                military departments.
    Sec. 725. Expansion of health care license portability for members of
                                the National Guard performing training or
                                duty.
    Sec. 726. Licensure requirement for health-care professionals of
                                partner countries.
    Sec. 727. Modification of limitation on reduction of military medical
                                manning end strength.
    Sec. 728. Prohibition on painful research on domestic cats and dogs.
    Sec. 729. Pilot program to test standalone technology to improve
                                efficiencies in supply-chain management,
                                medical readiness, and medical processes.
    Sec. 730. Availability of sexual assault nurse examiner services at
                                military medical treatment facilities.
    Sec. 731. Uniform protocols on screening for unwanted sexual behavior.
    Sec. 732. Access to sexual assault forensic examinations for civilian
                                employees and contractors.
    Sec. 733. Mandatory training on health effects of perfluoroalkyl or
                                polyfluoroalkyl substances.
    Sec. 734. Requirements relating to wellness checks for health and
                                welfare of certain members of the Armed
                                Forces.
    Sec. 735. Extension of notice and wait period for proposed
                                restructuring, realignment, or modification
                                to military medical treatment facilities.
    Sec. 736. Annual publication of information relating to the treatment
                                of civilians in military medical treatment
                                facilities.
    Sec. 737. Availability of Defense Health Program and other funds for
                                certain medical countermeasures.
           Subtitle C--Studies, Briefings, Reports, and Other Matters

    Sec. 741. Military medical cooperation arrangements among Five Eyes
                                countries.
    Sec. 742. Strategy for treating traumatic brain injuries through
                                digital health technologies.
    Sec. 743. Report on traumatic brain injuries among certain pilots
                                serving on active duty.
    Sec. 744. Study on prevalence and mortality of cancer among military
                                rotary-wing pilots and aviation support
                                personnel.
    Sec. 745. Study on effects of service in the special operations forces
                                to health of members of the Armed Forces.
    Sec. 746. Pilot program on use of fish skin regeneration products in
                                treating burn and blast injuries.
    Sec. 747. Pilot program on remote blood pressure monitoring for certain
                                pregnant and post-partum TRICARE
                                beneficiaries.
    Sec. 748. Pilot program to help certain members of the Armed Forces
                                stop smoking.
    Sec. 749. Pilot program on secure, mobile personal health record for
                                members of the Armed Forces participating
                                in the Transition Assistance Program.
    Sec. 750. Report on transitioning of mail-order pharmacy program of
                                TRICARE program to an in-house mail order
                                service.
    Sec. 751. Strategic plan to address mental health of members of the
                                Armed Forces.
    Sec. 752. Study on implementation of accreditation requirements for
                                military dental treatment facilities.
    Sec. 753. Assessment and program on use of radiation-shielding personal
                                protective equipment to prevent or reduce
                                the severity of acute radiation syndrome
                                and associated mortality.
    Sec. 754. Prescription drop boxes.
    Sec. 755. Department of Defense medical supply chain risk
                                identification and transparency
                                enhancement.
    Sec. 756. Assessment and report on health care services available to
                                civilian and military personnel at Naval
                                Air Weapons Station China Lake.
    Sec. 757. Review and Update of Online Information Relating to Suicide
                                Prevention and Behavioral Health.
    Sec. 758. Study on psychological effects of and mental health impacts
                                of combat remotely piloted aircraft
                                operations.
    Sec. 759. Pilot program on pre-programming of suicide prevention
                                resources into smart devices issued to
                                members of the Armed Forces.
    Sec. 760. Study on opioid prescribing practices.
    Sec. 761. Timeliness of electronic medical records during transition
                                from the Armed Forces.
    Sec. 762. Study on TRICARE program contract transition.
    Sec. 763. Report on use of oculometric brain health assessment systems
                                for Department of Defense.
    Sec. 764. Plan and report by Defense Health Agency relating to
                                chiropractic clinics at military
                                installations.
      TITLE VIII--ACQUISITION POLICY, ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT, AND RELATED
                                    MATTERS

                 Subtitle A--Acquisition Policy and Management

    Sec. 801. Multiyear procurement authority for covered weapon systems.
    Sec. 802. Elimination of late cost and pricing data submission defense.
    Sec. 803. Reporting of price increases.
    Sec. 804. Assumption of uninsurable risk on certain contracts.
    Sec. 805. Changes to reference documents.
    Sec. 806. Major system cost growth oversight.
    Sec. 807. Contested logistics exercise requirement.
    Sec. 808. Financing for programs with priority ratings under the
                                defense priorities and allocation system.
    Sec. 809. Prioritization of domestic boron.
    Sec. 810. Establishment of Schedule V for veteran employment and
                                philanthropy reporting by defense
                                contractors and grantees.
    Subtitle B--Amendments to General Contracting Authorities, Procedures,
                                and Limitations

    Sec. 811. Additional amendments related to undefinitized contractual
                                actions.
    Sec. 812. Modification to award amount for program to accelerate the
                                procurement and fielding of innovative
                                technologies.
    Sec. 813. Other transaction authority reporting.
    Sec. 814. Amendment to procurement of services data analysis and
                                requirements validation.
    Sec. 815. Acquisition thresholds for certain materials.
    Sec. 816. Additional materials prohibited from non-allied foreign
                                nations.
    Sec. 817. Extension of authority for pilot program for development of
                                technology-enhanced capabilities with
                                partnership intermediaries.
    Sec. 818. Government Accountability Office bid protest process
                                enhancement.
    Sec. 819. Report on the use of other transaction authority.
    Sec. 820. Application of certain documentation and oversight
                                requirements to certain projects performed
                                through other transaction authority.
    Sec. 821. Prohibition on acquisition of information or communication
                                technology from Chinese entities.
    Sec. 822. Amendment to definition of conventional ammunition.
    Sec. 823. Prohibitions relating to covered distributed ledger
                                technology and blockchain equipment or
                                services.
    Sec. 824. Amendment to requirement for domestic stainless steel
                                flatware and dinnerware.
            Subtitle C--Provisions Relating to Workforce Development

    Sec. 831. Improvements to public-private talent exchange.
    Sec. 832. Modification to assignment period for critical acquisition
                                positions.
    Sec. 833. Development of the advanced manufacturing workforce.
    Sec. 834. Competitive acquisition leadership appointments.
    Sec. 835. Development and employment of members of the Defense Civilian
                                Training Corps.
    Sec. 836. Reform of contractor performance information requirements.
    Sec. 837. Restructuring of performance evaluation metrics for the
                                acquisition workforce.
    Sec. 838. Ensuring Department of Defense contractor compliance with
                                disability hiring goals.
    Sec. 839. Comptroller General review of matters relating to individuals
                                assigned to a critical acquisition
                                position.
    Sec. 840. Comptroller General review of the management, training, and
                                development of the acquisition workforce.
    Sec. 841. Report on strengthening the Defense Acquisition University.
     Subtitle D--Provisions Relating to Supply Chains and Domestic Sourcing

    Sec. 851. Repeal of exception for small purchases under the Berry
                                Amendment.
    Sec. 852. Supply chain illumination incentives.
    Sec. 853. Modification to enhanced domestic content requirement for
                                major defense acquisition programs.
    Sec. 854. Strategy to eliminate sourcing of optical glass from certain
                                nations.
    Sec. 855. Voluntary registration of compliance with covered sourcing
                                requirements for covered products.
    Sec. 856. Acceleration of qualification of compliant sources.
    Sec. 857. Enhanced security strategy for private fifth generation
                                information and communications
                                capabilities.
    Sec. 858. Preference for domestic procurement of professional services.
    Sec. 859. Shipping container supply chain.
    Sec. 860. Assessment of critical defense mineral supply chain
                                vulnerabilities.
    Sec. 860A. Assessment of military medical supply chains.
    Sec. 860B. Permanent magnet traceability pilot program.
    Sec. 860C. Applicability of Berry Amendment exceptions to certain
                                seafood purchases.
    Sec. 860D. Assessment of critical infrastructure owned by the
                                Department of Defense dependent on foreign
                                materials or components.
    Sec. 860E. Strategy to eliminate sourcing of computer displays from
                                certain nations.
    Sec. 860F. Critical and rare earth mineral supply chain study.
            Subtitle E--Prohibitions and Limitations on Procurement

    Sec. 861. Requirements relating to long-term concessions agreements
                                with certain retailers.
    Sec. 862. Prohibition on contracting with entities with segregated
                                facilities.
    Sec. 863. Requirement for contractors to provide reasonable access to
                                repair materials.
    Sec. 864. Prohibition on acquisition of advanced batteries from certain
                                foreign sources.
    Sec. 865. Prohibition on acquisition of molybdenum from non-allied
                                foreign nations.
    Sec. 866. Requirement to buy disposable food service products from
                                American sources; exceptions.
    Sec. 867. Prohibition on Department of Defense contracts with certain
                                foreign-owned online tutoring services.
    Sec. 868. Modifications to certain procurements from certain Chinese
                                entities.
    Sec. 869. Prohibition on the purchase of photovoltaic modules from
                                foreign entities of concern.
    Sec. 870. Prohibition on computers or printers acquisitions involving
                                entities owned or controlled by China.
    Sec. 870A. Prohibition on entering into contracts with a person engaged
                                in a boycott of the State of Israel.
    Sec. 870B. Requirements for prime contractors of certain
                                telecommunications contracts.
    Sec. 870C. Report on compliance progress with sensitive material
                                acquisition prohibition.
    Sec. 870D. Prohibition on procurement of certain organic light emitting
                                diode display technologies.
                      Subtitle F--Industrial Base Matters

    Sec. 871. Modification to demonstration and prototyping program to
                                advance international product support
                                capabilities in a contested logistics
                                environment.
    Sec. 872. Modification to procurement requirements relating to rare
                                earth elements and strategic and critical
                                materials.
    Sec. 873. Applicability of the prohibition on acquiring certain metal
                                products.
    Sec. 874. Recycling critical mineral.
    Sec. 875. Organic small unmanned aircraft system manufacturing
                                capacity.
    Sec. 876. Protecting AI and cloud competition in defense contracts.
    Sec. 877. Bioindustrial commercialization program.
    Sec. 878. Common repository for supplier information.
    Sec. 879. Civil Reserve Manufacturing Network.
    Sec. 880. Review and assessment of non-domestic additive manufacturing
                                equipment and associated software supplying
                                the defense industrial base.
    Sec. 880A. Assessment of industrial base for turbojet pyrotechnic
                                devices.
    Sec. 880B. Modifications to Defense Industrial Base Fund.
                       Subtitle G--Small Business Matters

    Sec. 881. Department of Defense contracting goals for small business
                                concerns owned and controlled by veterans.
    Sec. 882. Permanent extension of phase flexibility and inclusion of
                                small business technology transfer program.
    Sec. 883. Authority to make additional sequential Phase II awards under
                                the Small Business Innovation Research
                                program or Small Business Technology
                                Transfer program.
    Sec. 884. Congressional notification requirements for small business
                                concerns for any significant contract
                                termination.
    Sec. 885. Authorization of use of APEX Accelerators.
    Sec. 886. CMMC Certification Assessment support.
    Sec. 887. Study on certain contracts and awards to small business
                                concerns.
                           Subtitle H--Other Matters

    Sec. 891. Special Operations Command Urgent Innovative Technologies and
                                Capabilities Pilot Program.
    Sec. 892. Inventory of technical data rights for weapon system
                                sustainment.
    Sec. 893. Establishing biobased product merit guidance.
    Sec. 894. Comptroller General assessment of competitive effects of
                                mergers and acquisitions of defense
                                contractors.
    Sec. 895. Report on limitations relating to the production of clothing
                                and textiles for procurement by the
                                Department of Defense.
    Sec. 896. Report by Secretary of Defense on foreign acquisition of
                                dual-use technologies.
    Sec. 897. Inspector General of the Department of Defense annual report
                                on oversight of fraud, waste, and abuse.
    Sec. 898. Report on supply of rare earth materials and elements.
    Sec. 898A. Requirements management tools in Department of Defense
                                acquisition programs.
    Sec. 898B. Report on Defense Department's lithium supply chain and
                                applications for future advanced military
                                capabilities.
    Sec. 898C. Cybersecurity regulatory plan.
    Sec. 898D. Report on waivers of security requirements for certain
                                software contracts.
                           Subtitle I--Robot Security

    Sec. 899. Definitions.
    Sec. 899A. Prohibition on procurement of covered unmanned ground
                                vehicle systems from covered foreign
                                entities.
    Sec. 899B. Prohibition on operation of covered unmanned ground vehicle
                                systems from covered foreign entities.
    Sec. 899C. Prohibition on use of Federal funds for procurement and
                                operation of covered unmanned ground
                                vehicle systems manufactured by certain
                                foreign entities.
          TITLE IX--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT

       Subtitle A--Office of the Secretary of Defense and Related Matters

    Sec. 901. Prohibition of diversity, equity, and inclusion programs of
                                the Department of Defense.
    Sec. 902. Modification to authorities of the Under Secretary of Defense
                                for Research and Engineering.
    Sec. 903. Modification to authorities of the Director of Operational
                                Test and Evaluation.
    Sec. 904. Additional authorities for the Office of Strategic Capital.
    Sec. 905. Further modifications to capital assistance program of the
                                Office of Strategic Capital.
      Subtitle B--Other Department of Defense Organization and Management
                                    Matters

    Sec. 911. Membership of Commandant of the Coast Guard on the Joint
                                Chiefs of Staff.
    Sec. 912. Joint Counter-Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Office.
    Sec. 913. Authority to establish regional outreach centers for the
                                Defense Innovation Unit.
    Sec. 914. Oversight of the United States Africa Command.
    Sec. 915. Limitation on availability of funds for the Army pending
                                submittal of plan on the proposed
                                integration of the Joint Munitions Command
                                and the Army Sustainment Command.
    Sec. 916. Limitation on authority to reduce in rank the billets of the
                                commanding officers of certain military
                                installations of the Air Force.
    Sec. 917. Determination of lead organization responsible for approval
                                and validation of certain unmanned aircraft
                                systems and components.
    Sec. 918. Department of Defense advisory subcommittee to review
                                technologies, processes, and investment
                                related to combined joint all-domain
                                command and control.
    Sec. 919. Eligibility of Chief of the National Guard Bureau for
                                appointment as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs
                                of Staff.
                          TITLE X--GENERAL PROVISIONS

                         Subtitle A--Financial Matters

    Sec. 1001. General transfer authority.
    Sec. 1002. Responsibilities of Under Secretary of Defense
                                (Comptroller).
    Sec. 1003. Additional elements for Department of Defense Financial
                                Improvement and Audit Remediation Plan and
                                report.
    Sec. 1004. Consolidation of reporting requirements relating to
                                Department of Defense financial improvement
                                and audit remediation plan.
    Sec. 1005. Concurrent reporting date for annual update to Defense
                                Business Systems Audit Remediation Plan and
                                Department of Defense annual financial
                                statements.
    Sec. 1006. Limitation on availability of funds for travel expenses of
                                Office of Secretary of Defense until
                                completion of certain audit requirements.
    Sec. 1007. Reporting requirements for amounts made available pursuant
                                to title II of Public Law 119-21.
    Sec. 1008. Department of Defense spending reductions in absence of
                                submitted financial statements or failure
                                to achieve unqualified or qualified
                                independent audit opinion.
    Sec. 1009. Clean audit for the Department of Defense.
    Sec. 1010. Use of technology using artificial intelligence to
                                facilitate audit of the financial
                                statements of the Department of Defense for
                                fiscal year 2026.
                           Subtitle B--Naval Vessels

    Sec. 1011. Inclusion of certain design information in annual naval
                                vessel construction plans.
    Sec. 1012. Limitation on use of funds in the National Defense Sealift
                                Fund to purchase certain used foreign
                                constructed vessels.
    Sec. 1013. Requirements for amphibious warfare ship force structure.
    Sec. 1014. Definition of short-term work for purposes of Navy
                                construction of combatant and escort
                                vessels and assignment of vessel projects.
    Sec. 1015. Navy Senior Technical Authority.
    Sec. 1016. Alternative contracting authority for United States Naval
                                Ships.
    Sec. 1017. Inclusion of Navy amphibious ship maintenance as a separate
                                line item in operation and maintenance
                                budget.
    Sec. 1018. Metrics for basic and functional design for ship
                                construction.
    Sec. 1019. Authority for single award indefinite delivery indefinite
                                quantity contract for destroyer
                                maintenance.
    Sec. 1020. Evaluation of sites for shipbuilding and ship repair.
    Sec. 1021. Limitation on use of funds to retire or decommission Navy
                                oceanographic research vessels.
    Sec. 1022. Sense of Congress regarding naming of vessel for Battle of
                                Dai Do.
    Sec. 1023. Overhaul, repair, and maintenance of vessels in the
                                Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana
                                Islands.
    Sec. 1024.  Maritime redundant and resilient communications.
    Sec. 1025. Report on Navy ship repair capabilities in Guam.
    Sec. 1026. Sense of Congress regarding naming an aircraft carrier after
                                the United States.
                          Subtitle C--Counterterrorism

    Sec. 1031. Revisions to Department of Defense authority for joint task
                                forces to support law enforcement agencies
                                or Federal agencies conducting
                                counterterrorism and counter transnational
                                organized crime activities.
    Sec. 1032. 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.
    Sec. 1033. 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.
    Sec. 1034. 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.
    Sec. 1035. Extension of prohibition on use of funds to close or
                                relinquish control of United States Naval
                                Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
    Sec. 1036. Limitation on authority of Armed Forces to detain citizens
                                of the United States.
             Subtitle D--Miscellaneous Authorities and Limitations

    Sec. 1041. Modification of authority to provide assistance in support
                                of Department of Defense accounting for
                                missing United States Government personnel.
    Sec. 1042. Expedited access to certain military installations of the
                                Department of Defense for Members of
                                Congress and certain Congressional
                                employees.
    Sec. 1043. Authority of Secretary of Defense to enter into contracts to
                                provide certain assistance to secure the
                                southern land border of the United States.
    Sec. 1044. Limitation on use of funds to relocate or otherwise remove
                                the Maritime Industrial Base Program.
    Sec. 1045. Limitation on retirement of Gray Eagle unmanned aircraft
                                systems.
    Sec. 1046. Oversight of the United States Southern Command.
    Sec. 1047. Authority to transfer T-37 aircraft to Arizona Aviation
                                Historical Group.
    Sec. 1048. Authorization of Eastern Regional Range Complex for multi-
                                domain operations and robotic autonomous
                                systems training, testing, and
                                experimentation.
    Sec. 1049. Prohibition on availability of funds for institutions of
                                higher education that allow antisemitic
                                demonstrations.
    Sec. 1050. Limitation on use of funds pending certification of
                                compliance with certain congressional
                                notice requirements.
    Sec. 1051. Prohibition on the use of funds from carrying out a hiring
                                freeze, reduction in force, or hiring delay
                                without cause at a public shipyard.
    Sec. 1052. Limitation on use of funds for deactivation of Expeditionary
                                Combat Aviation Brigades.
    Sec. 1053. Use of nonelectric vehicles by employees at Yuma Proving
                                Ground.
    Sec. 1054. Process to furnish certain demographic data regarding
                                members of the Armed Forces to State
                                educational agencies.
    Sec. 1055. Revocation of Security Clearances for Certain Persons.
    Sec. 1056. Ceremonial horses adoption program of the Army.
    Sec. 1057. Elimination of discretion of military chain of command and
                                senior civilian leadership with respect to
                                display of flags.
                              Subtitle E--Reports

    Sec. 1061. Mobility capability requirements study.
    Sec. 1062. Extension of briefing requirement regarding civil
                                authorities at the Southwest border.
    Sec. 1063. Prohibition on lobbying activities with respect to the
                                Department of Defense by certain officers
                                of the Armed Forces and civilian employees
                                of the department following separation from
                                military service or employment with the
                                Department.
    Sec. 1064. Annual report on requests of combatant commands for remote
                                sensing data.
    Sec. 1065. Notification of waivers under Department of Defense
                                Directive 3000.09.
    Sec. 1066. Annual report on Guam civilian-military projects.
    Sec. 1067. Annual report on military power and illicit activities of
                                certain drug cartels.
    Sec. 1068. Department of Defense briefing on pulsed lasers.
    Sec. 1069. Reports on installation of certain collision avoidance
                                systems in military rotary-wing aircraft.
    Sec. 1070. Cybersecurity and Resilience Annex in Strategic Rail
                                Corridor Network Assessments.
    Sec. 1070A. Report on DOD-funded institutions of higher education
                                hosting Confucius Institutes.
    Sec. 1070B. Report on aviation fleet maintenance, aircraft availability
                                rates, and plans to reduce downtime.
    Sec. 1070C. Study on improvement of Army contracted sealift assets.
    Sec. 1070D. Study on public, private, and allied shipyard capabilities
                                for Indo-Pacific region conflicts.
    Sec. 1070E. Utilization of office space by the Department of Defense.
    Sec. 1070F. Biennial assessment of the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons
                                Division.
    Sec. 1070G. Extension of biennial assessments of Air Force Test Center.
    Sec. 1070H. Report on proposed Western Hemisphere Command.
    Sec. 1070I. Report on modernization requirements for the Thunderbirds
                                demonstration team.
    Sec. 1070J. Report on proliferation of Chinese medical device
                                technology in the United States.
    Sec. 1070K. Report on establishing communication enclaves between the
                                Department of Defense and Congress.
    Sec. 1070L. Report on cost of living adjustment.
    Sec. 1070M. Responsible use of artificial intelligence for logistics,
                                intelligence, maintenance, cyber defense,
                                and other mission areas.
    Sec. 1070N. GAO review and report on biological weapons experiments on
                                and in relation to ticks, tick-borne
                                disease.
    Sec. 1070O. Assessment of integration of Joint Combatant Commander
                                Exercise Team into large scale exercises of
                                United States Indo-Pacific Command.
    Sec. 1070P. Report on development and deployment of the Naval
                                Autonomous Data Collection System.
    Sec. 1070Q. Report on options for establishing a digital engagement
                                framework for addressing recruitment,
                                retention, and readiness challenges.
    Sec. 1070R. Report on red flags missed in fraud scheme perpetrated by
                                Janet Yamanaka Mello.
                           Subtitle F--Other Matters

    Sec. 1071. Air Force Technical Training Center of Excellence.
    Sec. 1072. National Commission on the Future of the Navy study of
                                maritime industrial base.
    Sec. 1073. Extension of the National Commission on the Future of the
                                Navy.
    Sec. 1074. Reauthorization of the Servicewomen's Commemorative
                                Partnership.
    Sec. 1075. Federal agency support for Afghanistan War Commission.
    Sec. 1076. Provision of contract authority to Afghanistan War
                                Commission.
    Sec. 1077. Framework for technology transfer and foreign disclosure
                                policies.
    Sec. 1078. Budgeting and funding requirements for Northern Strike
                                Exercise.
    Sec. 1079. Procurement and distribution of sports foods and dietary
                                supplements to members of the Armed Forces
                                assigned to the United States Special
                                Operations Command.
    Sec. 1080. Pilot program on enhanced use of advanced sensor networks to
                                improve Air Force counter-unmanned aircraft
                                system capabilities for base defense.
    Sec. 1081. Pilot program and other requirements for accelerating
                                protection of certain facilities and assets
                                from unmanned aircraft.
    Sec. 1082. Counter-unmanned aircraft system readiness.
    Sec. 1083. Pilot program on digital force protection for Special
                                Operations Forces.
    Sec. 1084. Pilot program for blockchain-enabled inventory management.
    Sec. 1085. Acceleration of accreditation and access to sensitive
                                compartmented information facilities for
                                industry.
    Sec. 1086. Standardization of data analysis and visualization across
                                the Department of Defense.
    Sec. 1087. Process for complaints and investigations of transportation
                                service providers and transportation
                                officers.
    Sec. 1088. Construction of 9/11 Pentagon Memorial Visitor Education
                                Center.
    Sec. 1089.  Prohibition on use of live animals in trauma training.
    Sec. 1090. Virtual reality technology pilot program.
    Sec. 1091. Expeditious disclosure of records relating to Tower 22
                                attack.
    Sec. 1092. Updates and preservation of memorials to chaplains at
                                Arlington National Cemetery.
    Sec. 1093. Critical infrastructure compatibility tabletop exercise.
    Sec. 1094. Defense critical infrastructure protection interagency
                                review.
                          TITLE XI--CIVILIAN PERSONNEL

                         Subtitle A--General Provisions

    Sec. 1101. Living quarter allowance for Department of Defense civilian
                                employees with permanent duty station in
                                Guam.
    Sec. 1102. Appointment of retired members of the armed forces to
                                competitive service and excepted service
                                positions in the Department of Defense.
    Sec. 1103. Pay for crews of vessels.
    Sec. 1104. Exception to limitation on rate of basic pay for crews of
                                vessels.
    Sec. 1105. One-year extension of authority to waive annual limitation
                                on premium pay and aggregate limitation on
                                pay for Federal civilian employees working
                                overseas.
    Sec. 1106. One-year extension of temporary authority to grant
                                allowances, benefits, and gratuities to
                                civilian personnel on official duty in a
                                combat zone.
    Sec. 1107. Defense workforce integration.
    Sec. 1108. Modifications to total force management requirements.
    Sec. 1109. Exemption from civilian hiring freeze for delayed DOD
                                appointments due to active duty.
    Sec. 1110. Limitation on use of funds to limit collective bargaining.
    Sec. 1111. Personnel actions against DOD SES career appointees.
    Sec. 1112. Study on locality pay Department of Defense employees.
    Sec. 1113. Feasibility study on Department of Defense civilians forward
                                deployed into combat zones and toxic
                                exposure.
    Sec. 1114. Definition of defense industrial base facility for purposes
                                of direct hire authority.
    Sec. 1115. Payment of retention bonuses to DOD civilian employees in
                                Guam.
    Sec. 1116. DOD prevailing rate employee pay increase.
              Subtitle B--Defense Hiring Modernization Act of 2025

    Sec. 1121. Short title.
    Sec. 1122. Amendments to title 5, United States Code.
                 TITLE XII--MATTERS RELATING TO FOREIGN NATIONS

                      Subtitle A--Assistance and Training

    Sec. 1201. Authority to build capacity for space domain awareness.
    Sec. 1202. Modification of authority to build capacity of foreign
                                security forces.
    Sec. 1203. Modifications to Irregular Warfare Center and Regional
                                Defense Fellowship Program.
    Sec. 1204. Modification of public reporting of Chinese military
                                companies operating in the United States.
    Sec. 1205. Research, development, test, and evaluation of emerging
                                technologies to further the warfighting
                                capabilities of the United States and
                                certain partner countries.
    Sec. 1206. Cybersecurity integration.
    Sec. 1207. Modification of Department of Defense State Partnership
                                Program.
                     Subtitle B--Matters Relating to Israel

    Sec. 1211. War Reserve Stockpile authority for Israel.
    Sec. 1212. Modification and extension of United States-Israel anti-
                                tunnel cooperation.
    Sec. 1213. Extension and modification of United States-Israel
                                cooperation to counter unmanned systems in
                                all warfighting domains.
    Sec. 1214. Sense of congress on international defense exhibitions.
    Sec. 1215. Study and report on international security measures on the
                                border between Gaza and Egypt.
    Sec. 1216. Establishment of defense innovation unit office in Israel.
    Sec. 1217. U.S.-Israel defense industrial base harmonization.
    Sec. 1218. Report on U.S.-Israel military exercises.
            Subtitle C--Matters Relating to the Near and Middle East

    Sec. 1231. Repeal of war-related reporting requirements for concluded
                                operations.
    Sec. 1232. Extension of authority for reimbursement of certain
                                coalition nations for support provided to
                                United States military operations.
    Sec. 1233. Extension and modification of authority to provide
                                assistance to vetted Syrian groups and
                                individuals.
    Sec. 1234. Extension and modification of authority to provide
                                assistance to counter the Islamic State of
                                Iraq and Syria.
    Sec. 1235. Counter-terrorism support.
    Sec. 1236. Prohibition on funding to Badr Organization.
    Sec. 1237. Intelligence sharing with resistance units in Afghanistan.
    Sec. 1238. Extension and modification of annual report on military
                                power of Iran.
                       Subtitle D--Reports and Strategies

    Sec. 1241. Modification and extension of annual report on military and
                                security developments involving the Russian
                                Federation.
    Sec. 1242. Report on United States deterrence and defense posture in
                                the European region.
    Sec. 1243. Extension and modification of annual report on military and
                                security developments involving the
                                People's Republic of China.
    Sec. 1244. Report relating to AUKUS Pillar 1.
    Sec. 1245. Report on strategy for increasing membership in the
                                comprehensive security integration and
                                prosperity agreement.
    Sec. 1246. Inclusion of special operations forces in planning and
                                strategy relating to the Arctic region.
    Sec. 1247. Strategy.
             TITLE XIII--OTHER MATTERS RELATING TO FOREIGN NATIONS

                     Subtitle A--Matters Relating to Europe

    Sec. 1301. Allied contributions to United States force posture on
                                NATO's eastern flank.
    Sec. 1302. Extension and modification of Ukraine Security Assistance
                                Initiative.
    Sec. 1303. Extension of report relating to allied and partner support
                                to Ukraine.
    Sec. 1304. Oversight of United States force posture in Europe.
    Sec. 1305. Sense of Congress on NATO military readiness.
    Sec. 1306. Baltic Security Initiative.
            Subtitle B--Matters Relating to the Indo-Pacific Region

    Sec. 1311. Extension and modification of Pacific Deterrence Initiative.
    Sec. 1312. Extension of authority to transfer funds for Bien Hoa dioxin
                                cleanup.
    Sec. 1313. Taiwan Security Cooperation Initiative.
    Sec. 1314. Extension of deterrence pilot program.
    Sec. 1315. Strategy to strengthen multilateral deterrence in the Indo-
                                Pacific.
    Sec. 1316. Sense of Congress on defense alliance and partnership with
                                South Korea.
    Sec. 1317. Report on civilian-military relations in the Freely
                                Associated States.
    Sec. 1318. Annual report on presence and activities of European Union
                                and NATO militaries in the Indo-Pacific
                                Region.
    Sec. 1319. Strategy to enhance Indo-Pacific defense industrial
                                cooperation.
    Sec. 1320. Annual report on Taiwan capabilities and intelligence
                                support.
    Sec. 1321. Strategic partnership on defense industrial priorities
                                between the United States and Taiwan.
    Sec. 1322. Reporting Requirement on Obstacles to Taiwanese Procurement.
    Sec. 1323. Invitation to Taiwan to the rim of the Pacific exercise.
    Sec. 1324. Support for Taiwan to improve the resilience and security of
                                its energy infrastructure.
                        TITLE XIV--OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS

                         Subtitle A--Military Programs

    Sec. 1401. Working capital funds.
    Sec. 1402. Chemical agents and munitions destruction, defense.
    Sec. 1403. Drug interdiction and counter-drug activities, defense-wide.
    Sec. 1404. Defense Inspector General.
    Sec. 1405. Defense Health Program.
                           Subtitle B--Other Matters

    Sec. 1411. Extension of authorities for funding and management of joint
                                Department of Defense-Department of
                                Veterans Affairs Medical Facility
                                Demonstration Fund for Captain James A.
                                Lovell Health Care Center, Illinois.
    Sec. 1412. Amendment to National Defense Stockpile shortfall briefings.
    Sec. 1413. Beginning balances of the Defense Logistics Agency Working
                                Capital Fund for audit purposes.
    Sec. 1414. Authorization of appropriations for Armed Forces Retirement
                                Home.
    Sec. 1415. Report on prioritization of recovery of rare earth elements
                                from end-of-life equipment.
                      TITLE XV--CYBERSPACE-RELATED MATTERS

                          Subtitle A--Cyber Operations

    Sec. 1501. Accountability of the Authorization to Operate processes.
    Sec. 1502. Codification of the National Centers of Academic Excellence
                                in Cybersecurity.
    Sec. 1503. Assessment of Cyber Operational Support to geographic
                                combatant commands.
    Sec. 1504. Limitation on the divestment, consolidation, and curtailment
                                of certain electronic warfare test and
                                evaluation activities.
    Sec. 1505. Incentivization plan for critical skills for members of the
                                Armed Forces to carry out Department of
                                Defense cyber operations.
    Sec. 1506. Evaluation of Joint Task Force-Cyber for the Indo-Pacific
                                Area of responsibility.
                           Subtitle B--Cybersecurity

    Sec. 1511. Annual report on weapon systems data accessibility and
                                security.
    Sec. 1512. Incorporation of artificial intelligence considerations into
                                annual cybersecurity training.
    Sec. 1513. Update to cyber security requirements for telecommunications
                                contracts.
    Sec. 1514. Federal contractor vulnerability disclosure policy.
    Sec. 1515. Strategy to defend against risks posed by the use of
                                artificial intelligence.
             Subtitle C--Information Technology and Data Management

    Sec. 1521. Biological data for artificial intelligence.
    Sec. 1522. Procurement of best-in-class cyber data products and
                                services.
                      Subtitle D--Artificial Intelligence

    Sec. 1531. Artificial intelligence and machine learning security in the
                                Department of Defense.
    Sec. 1532. Pilot program for data-enabled fleet maintenance.
    Sec. 1533. Generative artificial intelligence for national defense.
    Sec. 1534. Reports on AI use for business processes.
                     Subtitle E--Reports and Other Matters

    Sec. 1541. Modification to certification requirement regarding
                                contracting for military recruiting.
    Sec. 1542. Occupational resiliency of the Cyber Mission Force.
    Sec. 1543. Assessment of cyber-phyiscal ranges as potential National
                                Cyber Range complexes.
    Sec. 1544. Report on replacement of Time Division Multiplexing lines at
                                armories of the Air National Guard and the
                                Army National Guard.
       TITLE XVI--SPACE ACTIVITIES, STRATEGIC PROGRAMS, AND INTELLIGENCE
                                    MATTERS

                          Subtitle A--Space Activities

    Sec. 1601. Acquisition career path in the Space Force.
    Sec. 1602. Advance payments for commercial satellite communication
                                services.
    Sec. 1603. Noise mitigation regarding space launches.
    Sec. 1604. Tactical surveillance, reconnaissance and tracking program.
    Sec. 1605. Reports on Spaceport of the Future initiative.
    Sec. 1606. Use of middle tier acquisition program for proliferated
                                warfighter space architecture of Space
                                Development Agency.
    Sec. 1607. Auxiliary payload for Next Generation Polar Overhead
                                Persistent Infrared satellites.
    Sec. 1608. Assistance by United States Space Command to track fentanyl
                                trafficking.
      Subtitle B--Defense Intelligence and Intelligence-Related Activities

    Sec. 1611. Clandestine activities vendor database.
    Sec. 1612. Modification of authority of Army counterintelligence agents
                                to execute warrants and make arrests.
    Sec. 1613. Modifications to and codification of the Department of
                                Defense insider threat program.
    Sec. 1614. Facility clearance acceleration for members of defense
                                industrial consortiums.
    Sec. 1615. Requirement to authorize additional security clearances for
                                certain contractors.
    Sec. 1616. Prohibition on access to Department of Defense cloud-based
                                resources by individuals who are not
                                citizens of the United States or allied
                                countries.
    Sec. 1617. National Security Agency support for defense industrial base
                                and critical infrastructure cybersecurity
                                operations.
    Sec. 1618. Report on Russian active measures in NATO territory.
    Sec. 1619. Report on delays in accreditation of sensitive compartmented
                                information facilities.
                           Subtitle C--Nuclear Forces

    Sec. 1621. Establishment of Air Force Global Strike Command.
    Sec. 1622. Matters relating to the nuclear-armed, sea-launched cruise
                                missile.
    Sec. 1623. Prohibition on reduction of intercontinental ballistic
                                missiles of the United States.
    Sec. 1624. Strategy to sustain Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic
                                missile and maximize end-of-life margin.
    Sec. 1625. Report on Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear
                                Deterrence, Chemical, and Biological
                                Defense Policy and Programs.
    Sec. 1626. Improvements to certain Department of Defense
                                indemnification procedures to enable
                                procurement of commercial advanced nuclear
                                technologies.
    Sec. 1627. Review of the occupational health and safety conditions of
                                operational facilities associated with the
                                LGM-30G Minuteman III intercontinental
                                ballistic missile system.
    Sec. 1628. Report on dismantlement of legacy nuclear weapons.
                      Subtitle D--Missile Defense Programs

    Sec. 1641. Modification to national missile defense policy to reflect
                                Golden Dome for America policy.
    Sec. 1642. Golden Dome for America.
    Sec. 1643. Prohibition privatized or subscription-based missile defense
                                intercept capabilities.
    Sec. 1644. Funding for sea-based launch for missile defense targets.
    Sec. 1645. Submission of summary of certain Guam missile defense
                                report.
    Sec. 1646. Middle East integrated air and missile defense.
                           Subtitle E--Other Matters

    Sec. 1651. Cooperative threat reduction funds.
    Sec. 1652. Limitation on authority to reduce sustainment for or halt
                                operation of the AN/FPS-108 COBRA DANE
                                radar.
    Sec. 1653. Sense of Congress with respect to arrow interceptor
                                production capacity and inventory.
                       TITLE XVII--OTHER DEFENSE MATTERS

             Subtitle A--Miscellaneous Authorities and Limitations

    Sec. 1701. Copyright to a literary work produced by a civilian faculty
                                member of the Uniformed Services University
                                of Health Sciences in the course of such
                                employment: free use by the Federal
                                Government.
    Sec. 1702. Combating illicit tobacco products.
    Sec. 1703. Made-in-America defense articles and services expedited
                                through direct commercial sales.
    Sec. 1704. Modifications to authority for transfer and sale of certain
                                surplus firearms, ammunition, and parts.
    Sec. 1705. Mapping and report on strategic ports.
    Sec. 1706. Continuous assessment of impact of international state arms
                                embargoes on Israel and actions to address
                                defense capability gaps.
                           Subtitle B--Other Matters

    Sec. 1721. Technical and conforming amendments.
    Sec. 1722. Transfer or possession of defense items for national defense
                                purposes.
    Sec. 1723. Evaluation of risks posed by communications equipment and
                                services produced by foreign adversary
                                entities.
    Sec. 1724. Sense of Congress with respect to execution of warrants of
                                the International Criminal Court.
    Sec. 1725. Briefing on expediting arms transfers to Israel.
    Sec. 1726. Feasibility study on extending critical minerals procurement
                                authorities to other Federal agencies.
    Sec. 1727. Report on plan to increase exportation of defense-related
                                components and materials.
    Sec. 1728. GAO study on Department of Defense reliance on Chinese-
                                sourced materials.
    Sec. 1729. Report on interagency coordination targeting fentanyl and
                                precursor chemicals.
    Sec. 1730. Government Accountability Office audit of national security
                                foreign exchange programs.
    Sec. 1731. Authorizing United States Coast Guard rotary aircraft work
                                at Department of Defense depots.
    Sec. 1732. Briefing on supply chain exposure.
    Sec. 1733. Recognition and honoring of service of individuals who
                                served in the United States Cadet Nurse
                                Corps during World War II.
    Sec. 1733A. Interest on funds provided to Federal Communications
                                Commission.
    Sec. 1733B. Report on Henry E. Rohlsen Airport in St. Croix.
    Sec. 1733C. Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina.
    Sec. 1733D. Strategy to counter Iranian and Hezbollah influence
                                operations in Latin America.
    Sec. 1733E. Strategy to encourage defections from the Government of
                                Iran.
    Sec. 1733F. Repeal of Authorizations for Use of Military Force relating
                                to Iraq.
    Sec. 1733G. Penalties for unlawful entry and violation of security
                                regulations.
    Subtitle C--Tracking Hostile Industry Networks and Kit While Thwarting
               Weapons Imports From Chinese Entities Act of 2025

    Sec. 1734. Report on arms sales of the People's Republic of China.
    Sec. 1735. Strategy to combat arms sales of the People's Republic of
                                China.
                         Subtitle D--SAFE Research Act

    Sec. 1736. Short title.
    Sec. 1737. Prohibition on certain federal awards.
    Sec. 1738. Disclosures.
    Sec. 1739. Concurrent and post-award restrictions.
    Sec. 1740. Definitions.
       TITLE XVIII--STREAMLINING PROCUREMENT FOR EFFECTIVE EXECUTION AND
                                    DELIVERY

            Subtitle A--Alignment of the Defense Acquisition System

    Sec. 1801. Alignment of the defense acquisition system with the needs
                                of members of the Armed Forces.
    Sec. 1802. Program executive officer responsibilities.
    Sec. 1803. Product support manager responsibilities and requirements.
    Sec. 1804. Amendments to life-cycle management and product support.
    Sec. 1805. Modifications relating to life-cycle and sustainment
                                provisions.
    Sec. 1806. Major capability activity areas and pathfinder programs.
    Sec. 1807. Project Spectrum.
                    Subtitle B--Requirements Process Reform

    Sec. 1811. Joint Requirements Council.
    Sec. 1812. Establishment of the Requirements, Acquisition, and
                                Programming Integration Directorate.
    Sec. 1813. Establishment of the Mission Engineering and Integration
                                Activity.
                 Subtitle C--Streamlining Acquisition Processes

    Sec. 1821. Adjustments to certain acquisition thresholds.
    Sec. 1822. Clarification of conditions for payments for commercial
                                products and commercial services.
    Sec. 1823. Alternative capability-based pricing.
    Sec. 1824. Matters related to cost accounting standards.
    Sec. 1825. Review of commercial buying practices.
             Subtitle D--Matters Relating to Commercial Innovation

    Sec. 1831. Amendment to other transaction authority.
    Sec. 1832. Data-as-a-service solutions for weapon system contracts.
    Sec. 1833. Requirements for modular open system approach and
                                modifications to rights in technical data.
    Sec. 1834. Bridging Operational Objectives and Support for Transition
                                program.
    Sec. 1835. Transition to advanced manufacturing for certain critical
                                items.
          Subtitle E--Modifications to Strengthen the Industrial Base

    Sec. 1841. Amendments to the procurement technical assistance program.
    Sec. 1842. Defense Industrial Resilience Consortium.
    Sec. 1843. Qualification, acceptance, and supply chain management of
                                products manufactured using advanced
                                manufacturing.
    Sec. 1844. Report on surge capacity in the defense industrial base.
                DIVISION B--MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZATIONS

    Sec. 2001. Short title.
    Sec. 2002. Expiration of authorizations and amounts required to be
                                specified by law.
    Sec. 2003. Effective date.
                     TITLE XXI--ARMY MILITARY CONSTRUCTION

    Sec. 2101. Authorized Army construction and land acquisition projects.
    Sec. 2102. Family Housing.
    Sec. 2103. Authorization of appropriations, Army.
    Sec. 2104. Extension of authority to carry out fiscal year 2021 project
                                at Fort Gillem, Georgia.
    Sec. 2105. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2022
                                projects.
    Sec. 2106. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2023
                                projects.
    Sec. 2107. Modification of authority to carry out fiscal year 2025
                                project at Smith Barracks, Germany.
                     TITLE XXII--NAVY MILITARY CONSTRUCTION

    Sec. 2201.  Authorized Navy construction and land acquisition projects.
    Sec. 2202.  Family Housing.
    Sec. 2203.  Authorization of appropriations, Navy.
    Sec. 2204.  Extension of authority to carry out fiscal year 2022
                                project at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry
                                Point, North Carolina.
    Sec. 2205.  Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year
                                2022 projects.
    Sec. 2206.  Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year
                                2023 projects.
                  TITLE XXIII--AIR FORCE MILITARY CONSTRUCTION

    Sec. 2301. Authorized Air Force construction and land acquisition
                                projects.
    Sec. 2302. Family Housing.
    Sec. 2303. Authorization of appropriations, Air Force.
    Sec. 2304. Extension of authority to carry out fiscal year 2017 project
                                at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany.
    Sec. 2305. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2019
                                projects.
    Sec. 2306. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2020
                                projects.
    Sec. 2307. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2022
                                projects.
    Sec. 2308. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2023
                                projects.
    Sec. 2309. Modification of authority to carry out fiscal year 2025
                                project at F.E. Warren Air Force Base,
                                Wyoming.
               TITLE XXIV--DEFENSE AGENCIES MILITARY CONSTRUCTION

    Sec. 2401. Authorized defense agencies construction and land
                                acquisition projects.
    Sec. 2402. Authorized energy resilience and conservation investment
                                program projects.
    Sec. 2403. Authorization of appropriations, Defense Agencies.
    Sec. 2404. Extension of authority to carry out fiscal year 2019 project
                                at Iwakuni, Japan.
    Sec. 2405. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2022
                                projects.
    Sec. 2406. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2023
                                projects.
    Sec. 2407. Modification of authority to carry out fiscal year 2024
                                project at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama.
    Sec. 2408. Modification of authority to carry out fiscal year 2024
                                project at Lake City Army Ammunition Plant,
                                Missouri.
    Sec. 2409. Modification of authority to carry out fiscal year 2025
                                project at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.
    Sec. 2410. Modification of authority to carry out fiscal year 2025
                                project at Joint Base Mcguire-Dix-
                                Lakehurst, New Jersey.
                       TITLE XXV--INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS

      Subtitle A--North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment
                                    Program

    Sec. 2501. Authorized NATO construction and land acquisition projects;
                                authorization of appropriations.
                 Subtitle B--Host Country In-Kind Contributions

    Sec. 2511. Republic of Korea funded construction projects.
    Sec. 2512. Republic of Poland funded construction projects.
                TITLE XXVI--GUARD AND RESERVE FORCES FACILITIES

    Sec. 2601. Authorized Army National Guard construction and land
                                acquisition projects.
    Sec. 2602. Authorized Army Reserve construction and land acquisition
                                projects.
    Sec. 2603. Authorized Navy Reserve and Marine Corps Reserve
                                construction and land acquisition projects.
    Sec. 2604. Authorized Air National Guard construction and land
                                acquisition projects.
    Sec. 2605. Authorized Air Force Reserve construction and land
                                acquisition projects.
    Sec. 2606. Authorization of appropriations, National Guard and Reserve.
    Sec. 2607. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2023
                                projects.
    Sec. 2608. Modification of authority to carry out fiscal year 2023
                                project at Tucson International Airport,
                                Arizona.
    Sec. 2609. Authority to carry out fiscal year 2026 project at Army
                                Reserve Center Conroe, Texas.
              TITLE XXVII--BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE ACTIVITIES

    Sec. 2701. Authorization of appropriations for base realignment and
                                closure activities funded through
                                Department of Defense base closure account.
             TITLE XXVIII--MILITARY CONSTRUCTION GENERAL PROVISIONS

                   Subtitle A--Military Construction Programs

    Sec. 2801. Facility construction or repair: transactions other than
                                contracts and grants.
    Sec. 2802. Supervision of military construction projects.
    Sec. 2803. Improvements to water management and security on military
                                installations.
    Sec. 2804. Authority to use progressive design-build procedures for
                                military construction projects.
    Sec. 2805. Pilot program on use of additive construction technologies
                                at Army installations.
    Sec. 2806. Consideration of modular construction methods for military
                                construction projects with protective
                                design elements.
    Sec. 2807. Multiyear contracting authority for certain military
                                construction projects.
    Sec. 2808. Guidance for military construction projects for innovation,
                                research, development, test, and
                                evaluation.
    Sec. 2809. Authorize cost-plus incentive fee contracting for SIOP
                                infrastructure.
                      Subtitle B--Military Housing Reforms

    Sec. 2811. Improvements to Department of Defense Housing Requirements
                                and Market Analysis.
    Sec. 2812. Use of imitative substitute building materials for
                                preservation of certain units of military
                                housing under jurisdiction of the
                                Department of Defense.
    Sec. 2813. Modification of certain requirements with respect to closure
                                of maintenance work orders for privatized
                                military housing.
    Sec. 2814. Inclusion of additional landlord financial information in
                                certain annual report on privatized
                                military housing.
    Sec. 2815. Continuation of certain reporting requirements with respect
                                to privatized military housing.
    Sec. 2816. Pilot program for emerging mold remediation technologies.
    Sec. 2817. Standardization of mold remediation guidelines across
                                military departments.
    Sec. 2818. Inspections by qualified home inspector of privatized
                                military housing.
    Sec. 2819. Plan to improve accuracy, integration, and interoperability
                                of Department of Defense data with respect
                                to real property, infrastructure, military
                                unaccompanied housing.
    Sec. 2820. Radon testing of military housing owned or controlled by the
                                Federal Government.
    Sec. 2820A. Annual report on military families on housing waitlists.
    Sec. 2820B. Implementation of Comptroller General recommendations
                                relating to critical military housing
                                supply and affordability.
            Subtitle C--Real Property and Facilities Administration

    Sec. 2821. Modification to assistance for public infrastructure
                                projects and services.
    Sec. 2822. Modification of requirement with respect to minimum capital
                                investment for facilities sustainment,
                                restoration, and modernization for military
                                departments.
    Sec. 2823. Extension of authority to carry out Department of Defense
                                pilot program for use of cost savings
                                realized.
    Sec. 2824. Department of Defense intergovernmental support agreements
                                for ordnance disposal.
    Sec. 2825. Authorities available for Energy Resilience and Conservation
                                Investment program projects on privatized
                                utility systems.
    Sec. 2826. Repeal of construction requirements related to antiterrorism
                                and force protection or urban-training
                                operations.
    Sec. 2827. Repeal of pilot program authorizing overhead cost
                                reimbursements from major range and test
                                facility base users at certain Department
                                of the Air Force installations.
    Sec. 2828. Department of Defense procedures with respect to planning
                                coordination for grid resiliency on
                                military installations.
    Sec. 2829. Master plans for Service Academies.
    Sec. 2830. Review of Unified Facilities Criteria applicable to military
                                construction projects; report.
    Sec. 2831. Annual report on cost premium for construction of certain
                                facilities.
    Sec. 2832. Historical marker commemorating effects of radiation
                                exposure at Holloman Air Force Base and
                                White Sands Missile Range.
    Sec. 2833. Name of Department of the Army military installation,
                                Augusta, Georgia.
    Sec. 2834. Name of the Department of the Army military installation
                                located in Muscogee County and
                                Chattahoochee County, Georgia.
    Sec. 2835. Access to Military Installations for Certain Surviving Gold
                                Star Family Members of the Armed Forces.
    Sec. 2836. Department of Defense report on housing policy in Guam.
    Sec. 2837. Clarification of land conveyance, Fort Hood, Texas.
    Sec. 2838. Report on improving Tribal access to defense infrastructure
                                programs.
    Sec. 2839. Prohibition on the use of single-sex facilities on military
                                installations that do not correspond to the
                                sex of an individual.
                          Subtitle D--Land Conveyances

    Sec. 2841. Extension of sunset for land conveyance, Sharpe Army Depot,
                                Lathrop, California.
    Sec. 2842. Land conveyance, Former Curtis Bay Depot, Maryland.
    Sec. 2843. Land conveyance, Sigsbee Park Annex, Naval Air Station, Key
                                West, Florida.
      Subtitle E--Modifications to Unspecified Minor Military Construction

    Sec. 2851. Deadline for congressional notification of decisions to
                                carry out certain unspecified minor
                                military construction projects.
    Sec. 2852. Modification to unspecified minor military construction
                                authority for laboratory revitalization
                                projects.
    Sec. 2853. Modification of authority for Indo-Pacific posture
                                unspecified minor military construction
                                projects.
    Sec. 2854. Amendments to defense laboratory modernization program.
    Sec. 2855. Transfer of defense laboratory modernization program
                                authority to provision of law with respect
                                to military construction projects for
                                research, test, development, and
                                evaluation.
    Sec. 2856. Authority of a Secretary concerned to carry out certain
                                unspecified minor military construction
                                projects.
    Sec. 2857. Department of Defense pilot program for additive
                                manufacturing technologies in military
                                construction projects.
    Sec. 2858. Establishment of strategic spaceport program.
                   Subtitle F--Limitations and Other Matters

    Sec. 2861. Modification to definition of military installation
                                resilience.
    Sec. 2862. Requirements relating to funds for construction and
                                improvement of commissary store facilities.
    Sec. 2863. Expansion of exceptions to restriction on development of
                                public infrastructure in connection with
                                realignment of marine corps forces in Asia
                                Pacific region.
    Sec. 2864. Cooperative agreements with respect to management of land
                                and cultural resources located on military
                                installations.
    Sec. 2865. Limitation on the use of funds for implementing certain
                                energy efficiency building codes.
    Sec. 2866. Limitation on use of funds for contravention or reversal of
                                implementation of recommendations of
                                commission on the naming of certain items
                                of the Department of Defense.
    Sec. 2867. Limitation on use of funds to reduce capabilities or
                                staffing of Department of Defense military
                                treatment facilities located inside the
                                United States.
    Sec. 2868. Notice relating to contracts or other agreements to
                                establish an enduring location in a foreign
                                country.
    Sec. 2869. Designation of official responsible for coordination of
                                defense sites within area of responsibility
                                of Joint Region Marianas.
    Sec. 2870. Report on threat of fiber optic-controlled drones.
    Sec. 2871. Prohibition of use on military installations of social media
                                controlled by foreign adversaries.
    Sec. 2872. Study and report on certain investments in critical
                                infrastructure in Hawaii.
    Sec. 2873. Survey of certain counties for placement of facilities.
    Sec. 2874. Study and report on defense access roads program of the
                                Department of Defense in the Indo-Pacific
                                region.
    Sec. 2875. Designation of Creech Air Force Base as a remote or isolated
                                installation.
    Sec. 2876. Sense of Congress relating the defense community
                                infrastructure program.
    Sec. 2877. Report on Interagency Regional Coordinator for Resilience
                                pilot project.
    Sec. 2878. Establishment of Air Force and Space Force Museum System.
    Sec. 2879. Extension of Department of the Army Pilot Program for
                                Development and Use of Online Real Estate
                                Inventory Tool.
     DIVISION C--DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL SECURITY AUTHORIZATIONS AND
                              OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS

          TITLE XXXI--DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL SECURITY PROGRAMS

           Subtitle A--National Security Programs and Authorizations

    Sec. 3101. National Nuclear Security Administration.
    Sec. 3102. Defense environmental cleanup.
    Sec. 3103. Other defense activities.
    Sec. 3104. Nuclear energy.
                       Subtitle B--Program Authorizations

    Sec. 3111. Plutonium pit production capacity.
    Sec. 3112. Stockpile responsiveness and rapid capabilities programs of
                                the National Nuclear Security
                                Administration.
                     Subtitle C--Reports and Other Matters

    Sec. 3121. Modification to reporting requirements with respect to
                                nuclear weapons stockpile stewardship,
                                management, and responsiveness plan.
    Sec. 3122. Assessment of the National Nuclear Security Administration
                                Spent Fuel Handling Recapitalization
                                Project.
    Sec. 3123. Limitation relating to reclassification of high-level waste.
    Sec. 3124. Notification requirement with respect to nuclear power in
                                Guam.
    Sec. 3125. Plan to modernize nuclear security enterprise.
    Sec. 3126. Expansion of other transaction authority for National
                                Nuclear Safety Administration.
              TITLE XXXII--DEFENSE NUCLEAR FACILITIES SAFETY BOARD

    Sec. 3201. Authorization.
                     TITLE XXXIV--NAVAL PETROLEUM RESERVES

    Sec. 3401. Authorization of appropriations.
                      TITLE XXXV--MARITIME ADMINISTRATION

                      Subtitle A--Maritime Administration

    Sec. 3501. Authorization of appropriations for Maritime Administration.
                      Subtitle B--Maritime Infrastructure

    Sec. 3511. Clarification regarding use of port infrastructure
                                development program funds to replace
                                Chinese port crane hardware or software.
    Sec. 3512. Clarification of certain authorities relating to deepwater
                                ports.
    Sec. 3513. Eligibility of shore power projects under port
                                infrastructure development program.
                              Subtitle C--Reports

    Sec. 3521. Report on use of commercial contracting agent for crewing
                                and operation of military sealift command
                                vessels.
                           Subtitle D--Other Matters

    Sec. 3531. United States Merchant Marine Academy campus modernization
                                plan.
    Sec. 3532. Cargoes procured, furnished, or financed by United States
                                Government.
    Sec. 3533. Treatment of the University of Louisiana Maritime Academy as
                                a State maritime academy.
    Sec. 3534. Design and construction of missile instrumentation range
                                safety vessels.
                           DIVISION D--FUNDING TABLES

    Sec. 4001. Authorization of amounts in funding tables.
                             TITLE XLI--PROCUREMENT

    Sec. 4101. Procurement.
            TITLE XLII--RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION

    Sec. 4201. Research, development, test, and evaluation.
                     TITLE XLIII--OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

    Sec. 4301. Operation and maintenance.
                         TITLE XLIV--MILITARY PERSONNEL

    Sec. 4401. Military personnel.
                        TITLE XLV--OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS

    Sec. 4501. Other authorizations.
                       TITLE XLVI--MILITARY CONSTRUCTION

    Sec. 4601. Military construction.
          TITLE XLVII--DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL SECURITY PROGRAMS

    Sec. 4701. Department of Energy national security programs.
                           DIVISION E--OTHER MATTERS

        TITLE LI--PROHIBITIONS RELATING TO CENTRAL BANK DIGITAL CURRENCY

    Sec. 5101. Short title.
    Sec. 5102. Prohibition on Federal reserve banks relating to certain
                                products or services for individuals and
                                prohibition on directly issuing a central
                                bank digital currency.
    Sec. 5103. Prohibition on Federal reserve banks indirectly issuing a
                                central bank digital currency.
    Sec. 5104. Prohibition with respect to central bank digital currency.
    Sec. 5105. Sense of Congress.
               DIVISION F--COAST GUARD AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2025

    Sec. 6101. Short title.
    Sec. 6102. Authorization of appropriations.

    SEC. 3. 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.

                DIVISION A--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATIONS

                              TITLE I--PROCUREMENT

                  Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations

    SEC. 101. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

        Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2026
    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.

                           Subtitle B--Army Programs

    SEC. 111. MULTIYEAR PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY FOR UH-60 BLACKHAWK AIRCRAFT.

        (a) Authority for Multiyear Procurement.--Subject to section 3501
    of title 10, United States Code, the Secretary of the Army may enter
    into one or more multiyear contracts, beginning with the fiscal year
    2027 program year, for the procurement of UH-60 Blackhawk aircraft.
        (b) Condition for Out-year Contract Payments.--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 2027 is subject to the availability of appropriations
    or funds for that purpose for such later fiscal year.
        (c) Authority for Advance Procurement.--The Secretary of the Army
    may enter into one or more contracts, beginning in fiscal year 2026,
    for advance procurement associated with the aircraft for which
    authorization to enter into a multiyear procurement contract is
    provided under subsection (a), which may include procurement of
    economic order quantities of material and equipment for such aircraft
    when cost savings are achievable.

    SEC. 112. AUTHORIZATION TO INITIATE EARLY PRODUCTION OF FUTURE LONG-
                  RANGE ASSAULT AIRCRAFT.

        (a) Authorization.--The Secretary of the Army may enter into
    contracts, in advance of full-rate production, for the procurement of
    future long-range assault aircraft as part of an accelerated low-rate
    early production effort.
        (b) Objectives.--In carrying out the early production effort
    described in subsection (a), the Secretary of the Army shall pursue the
    following objectives:
                (1) To expedite delivery of future long-range assault
            aircraft operational capability to the warfighter.
                (2) To maintain momentum and learning continuity between
            test article completion and full production ramp-up.
                (3) To stabilize and retain the specialized workforce and
            industrial base supporting future long-range assault aircraft,
            including critical suppliers and production facilities in
            Texas, Kansas, and other States.
                (4) To mitigate cost escalation risks and improve program
            affordability across the life cycle.
        (c) Considerations.--In executing the authority provided by
    subsection (a), the Secretary shall--
                (1) prioritize program continuity, cost-efficiency, and
            workforce retention across the supply chain for tiltrotor
            aircraft;
                (2) ensure that aircraft procured as part of the early
            production effort described in subsection (a) incorporate
            lessons learned from test article evaluations; and
                (3) maintain flexibility in design to accommodate future
            upgrades through the modular open systems architecture and
            digital backbone.
        (d) Briefing to Congress.--Not later than 180 days after the date
    of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army shall provide
    to the congressional defense committees a briefing detailing--
                (1) the implementation plan and timeline for the
            procurement and early production effort described in subsection
            (a);
                (2) the status of industrial base readiness and supply
            chain coordination; and
                (3) estimated long-term cost savings and operational
            benefits derived from such early production effort.

    SEC. 113. LIMITATION ON REDUCTIONS TO ARMY PREPOSITIONED STOCKS--AFLOAT
                  PROGRAM SEALIFT CAPABILITY.

        (a) Limitation.--The Secretary of the Army may not reduce,
    withdraw, or otherwise degrade the sealift capability of the Army
    Prepositioned Stocks--Afloat program (referred to in this section as
    ``APS-3'') until the date on which the Secretary submits to the
    Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
    Representatives a report that includes--
                (1) a comprehensive plan for the Army Prepositioned Stocks
            program through fiscal year 2030, addressing modernization,
            sustainment, and capacity objectives for all subprograms and
            capabilities, including APS-3;
                (2) estimated costs, schedule projections, and risk
            assessments for executing the plan under paragraph (1);
                (3) a detailed description of any alternative solution or
            capability that the Army envisions would succeed or supplement
            APS-3, including operational employment concepts, an
            acquisition strategy, and a strategy for integration with joint
            and coalition logistics forces;
                (4) an assessment of the risks, costs, and benefits
            associated with a potential deactivation or reduction in APS-3
            capabilities; and
                (5) any legislative or regulatory authorities required to
            implement--
                        (A) the plan under paragraph (1); and
                        (B) any alternative solution or capability
                    identified under paragraph (3).
        (b) Definition.--In this section, the term ``sealift capability''
    means the vessels, associated equipment, and any port-of-embarkation
    and port-of-debarkation infrastructure dedicated to APS-3.

    SEC. 114. LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR THE NEXT GENERATION
                  COMMAND AND CONTROL (NGC2) OF THE ARMY.

        Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise
    made available for fiscal year 2026 for the Department of the Army for
    the Army's Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) strategy, not
    more than 50 percent may be obligated or expended until the Secretary
    of the Army submits to the congressional defense committees a report
    that includes the following:
                (1) The Army's detailed funding plans for current and new
            procurements for its tactical network, and a cost and
            capability assessment of current and proposed solutions.
                (2) Testing and fielding plans for any new procurements for
            such network, including an explanation of--
                        (A) how any new programs meet the resiliency
                    requirements specified in section 168 of the National
                    Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public
                    Law 116-92; 133 Stat. 1251); and
                        (B) how any new programs will utilize NSA High
                    Assurance certified encryption and decryption.
                (3) Plans to integrate existing programs of record with new
            programs of record and plans to ensure systems are
            interoperable with both fielded systems the systems of foreign
            partners.

    SEC. 115. REPORT ON FIELDING OF LINK 16 MILITARY TACTICAL DATA NETWORK.

        Not later than December 1, 2025, the Secretary of the Army shall
    submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the plan of
    the Army to require and accelerate the fielding of Link 16 military
    tactical data networking capabilities throughout the Army, including on
    UH-60M and CH-47F aircraft--
                (1) for command and control and fires;
                (2) to ensure maximum interoperability, lethality, and
            survivability of combat and combat support elements supporting
            the Joint Force within highly contested airborne combat
            environments in the area of responsibility of the United States
            Indo-Pacific Command; and
                (3) to meet joint all-domain command and control goals
            worldwide.

                           Subtitle C--Navy Programs

    SEC. 121. CONTRACT AUTHORITY FOR FORD CLASS AIRCRAFT CARRIER PROGRAM.

        (a) Contract Authority.--The Secretary of the Navy may enter into
    one or more contracts for the procurement of not more than two Ford
    class aircraft carriers.
        (b) Authority for Advance Procurement and Economic Order
    Quantity.--The Secretary of the Navy may enter into one or more
    contracts for advance procurement, advance construction, and material
    and equipment in economic order quantities associated with the
    procurement of the Ford class aircraft carriers for which contracts are
    authorized under subsection (a).
        (c) Use of Incremental Funding.--With respect to a contract entered
    into under subsection (a) or (b), the Secretary of the Navy may use
    incremental funding to make payments under the contract.
        (d) Liability.--Any contract entered into under subsection (a) or
    (b) shall provide that--
                (1) any obligation of the United States to make a payment
            under the contract is subject to the availability of
            appropriations for that purpose; and
                (2) the total liability of the Federal Government for
            termination of any contract entered into shall be limited to
            the total amount of funding obligated to the contract at time
            of termination.

    SEC. 122. CONTRACT AUTHORITY FOR COLUMBIA CLASS SUBMARINE PROGRAM.

        (a) Contract Authority.--The Secretary of the Navy may enter into a
    contract, beginning with fiscal year 2026, for the procurement of up to
    five Columbia class submarines.
        (b) Incremental Funding.--With respect to a contract entered into
    under subsection (a), the Secretary of the Navy may use incremental
    funding to make payments under the contract.
        (c) Funding and Liability.--Any contract entered into under
    subsection (a) shall provide that--
                (1) any obligation of the United States to make a payment
            under the contract is subject to the availability of
            appropriations for that purpose; and
                (2) the total liability of the Federal Government for
            termination of any contract entered into shall be limited to
            the total amount of funding obligated to the contract at time
            of termination.

    SEC. 123. AUTHORITY FOR ADVANCE PROCUREMENT OF CERTAIN COMPONENTS TO
                  SUPPORT CONTINUOUS PRODUCTION OF VIRGINIA CLASS
                  SUBMARINES.

        (a) In General.-- The Secretary of the Navy may enter into one or
    more contracts, prior to ship authorization, for the advance
    procurement of covered components for Virginia class submarines,
    including procurement of such components in economic order quantities
    when cost savings are achievable.
        (b) Funding and Liability.--Any contract entered into under
    subsection (a) shall provide that--
                (1) any obligation of the United States to make a payment
            under the contract is subject to the availability of
            appropriations for that purpose; and
                (2) the total liability to the Federal Government for
            termination of the contract shall be limited to the total
            amount of funding obligated for the contract at the time of
            termination.
        (c) Budget Requests.--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 section 1105(a) of
    title 31, United States Code) for fiscal year 2027 and each fiscal year
    thereafter, the Secretary of the Navy shall include a separate budget
    display identifying the amounts requested pursuant to this section set
    forth by the specific program, project, or activity under the Virginia
    class submarine program for which such funds are requested.
        (d) Covered Components Defined.--In this section, the term
    ``covered components'' means the following components for Virginia
    class submarines:
                (1) Propulsion plant equipment.
                (2) Diesel Systems and associated components.
                (3) Castings, forgings, and tank structures.
                (4) Air flasks.
                (5) Payload tubes.
                (6) Major Valves And Associated Components.
                (7) Hatches.
                (8) Steering and drive components.
                (9) Major Pumps And Motors.
                (10) Snorkel mast and components.
                (11) Torpedo tubes.
                (12) Atmosphere control equipment.

    SEC. 124. AUTHORITY TO USE INCREMENTAL FUNDING TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT
                  FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A GUIDED MISSILE DESTROYER (DDG).

        (a) In General.--Amounts authorized to be appropriated by this Act
    or otherwise made available for the Navy for Shipbuilding and
    Conversion for fiscal year 2026 may be used by the Secretary of the
    Navy to enter into an incrementally funded contract for the
    construction of one Guided Missile Destroyer (DDG).
        (b) Availability of Funds.--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.

    SEC. 125. MULTIYEAR PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY FOR YARD, REPAIR, BERTHING,
                  AND MESSING BARGES.

        (a) Authority for Multiyear Procurement.--Subject to section 3501
    of title 10, United States Code, the Secretary of the Navy may enter
    into one or more multiyear contracts, beginning with the fiscal year
    2026 program year, for the procurement of Yard, Repair, Berthing, and
    Messing Barges and associated material.
        (b) Authority for Advance Procurement.--The Secretary of the Navy
    may enter into one or more contracts, beginning in fiscal year 2026,
    for advance procurement associated with the barges for which
    authorization to enter into a multiyear procurement contract is
    provided under subsection (a), which may include procurement of
    economic order quantities of material and equipment for such barges
    when cost savings are achievable.
        (b) Availability of Funds and Termination Liability.--Any contract
    entered into under subsection (a) shall provide that--
                (1) any obligation of the United States to make a payment
            under the contract is subject to the availability of
            appropriations for that purpose; and
                (2) 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.

    SEC. 126. VESSEL CONSTRUCTION MANAGER FOR FOLLOW-ON SHIPS OF THE
                  LANDING SHIP MEDIUM PROGRAM.

        (a) In General.--After the construction of the lead ship of the
    Landing Ship Medium program has commenced, the Secretary of the Navy
    shall seek to enter into an agreement with an appropriate vessel
    construction manager pursuant to which the vessel construction manager
    shall seek to enter into one or more contracts for the construction of
    not more than 8 additional landing ships under the program.
        (b) Requirements for Additional Ships.--The additional landing
    ships authorized to be constructed under subsection (a), shall be
    nondevelopmental items constructed using a design that is--
                (1) the same as the design of the lead ship; or
                (2) derived from such design.
        (c) Lead Ship Defined.--In this section, the term ``lead ship''
    means the first landing ship procured as a commercial or
    nondevelopmental item as authorized under section 128(b) of the
    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law
    118-159).

    SEC. 127. LIMITATION ON CONSTRUCTION OF MODULAR ATTACK SURFACE CRAFT.

        The Secretary of the Navy may not enter into a contract or other
    agreement that includes a scope of work, including priced or unpriced
    options, for the construction, advance procurement, or long-lead
    material of the lead ship of the Modular Attack Surface Craft program
    until the Secretary certifies to the congressional defense committees
    that such ship will be designed and constructed for the primary purpose
    of operating autonomously.

    SEC. 128. INCLUSION OF AMPHIBIOUS WARFARE SHIP SPARES AND REPAIR PARTS
                  AS A SEPARATE LINE ITEM IN NAVY BUDGET JUSTIFICATION
                  MATERIALS.

        (a) In General.--In the budget justification materials submitted to
    Congress in support of the Department of the Defense budget for fiscal
    year 2027 and each fiscal year thereafter (as submitted with the budget
    of the President under section 1105(a) of title 31, United States
    Code), the Secretary of the Navy shall include one or more dedicated
    line items for spare parts and repair parts for amphibious warfare
    ships in the budget display for other procurement, Navy.
        (b) Amphibious Warfare Ship Defined.--In this section, the term
    ``amphibious warfare ship'' has the meaning given that term in section
    8062(h) of title 10, United States Code.

    SEC. 129. STRATEGY FOR NAVY INVESTMENT IN AND SUPPORT FOR THE MARITIME
                  INDUSTRIAL BASE.

        (a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Navy shall develop and
    implement a strategy for investing in and supporting the maritime
    industrial base to address cost and schedule challenges for surface and
    submarine shipbuilding programs.
        (b) Elements.--The strategy under subsection (a) shall--
                (1) focus on ensuring reliable supplies of sequence
            critical components for submarine and surface shipbuilding
            programs; and
                (2) include measures--
                        (A) to identify key performance indicators to
                    measure return on investment;
                        (B) to centralize data collection to support
                    further analysis of maritime industrial base
                    performance; and
                        (C) to apply artificial intelligence to monitor and
                    predict potential supply chain challenges, including
                    potential disruptions, material shortages, delivery
                    delays, and other such factors.
        (c) Report.--Following completion of the strategy required under
    subsection (a), but not later than 210 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 strategy. The report
    shall include--
                (1) a summary of the strategy;
                (2) timelines for implementation of the strategy; and
                (3) an explanation of how the strategy is expected to
            address cost and schedule challenges for surface and submarine
            shipbuilding programs.

    SEC. 130. MODIFICATION TO REQUIREMENTS FOR RECAPITALIZATION OF TACTICAL
                  FIGHTER AIRCRAFT OF THE NAVY RESERVE.

        Section 127 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159) is amended by striking subsection (c)
    and inserting the following:
        ``(c) Covered F-18 Aircraft Defined.--In this section, the term
    `covered F-18 aircraft' means--
                ``(1) the eight F/A-18E/F Super Hornet aircraft procured
            using funds authorized and appropriated for the Navy during
            fiscal year 2023; or
                ``(2) in lieu of an aircraft described in paragraph (1),
            any Block II or newer F/A-18E/F tactical fighter aircraft
            that--
                        ``(A) has a minimum of 2,000 flight hours of
                    service-life remaining airframe flight time prior to
                    the need for a required high flight-hour inspection and
                    Service Life Modification process; and
                        ``(B) is included in the Naval Aviation Master
                    Aviation Plan and designated for the Navy Reserve.
        ``(d) Master Aviation Plan.--In conjunction with the activities
    required under this section, the Secretary of the Navy shall ensure
    that the Naval Aviation Master Aviation Plan remains up-to-date and
    relevant with respect to aviation units of the Navy Reserve.''.

    SEC. 131. REPORT ON PROCUREMENT STRATEGY FOR SUBMARINE CABLE LAYING AND
                  REPAIR SHIPS.

        (a) In General.--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 strategy of the Navy
    for procuring at least two cable laying and repair ships to replace the
    USNS Zeus as it nears the end of its expected service life.
        (b) Elements.--The report under subsection (a) shall include--
                (1) a description of the full scope of the planned
            capabilities for the next generation of cable laying and repair
            ships to meet anticipated Navy requirements, including the
            feasibility of establishing organic capabilities;
                (2) a projected timeline for the procurement of such ships,
            including the expected time until such ships will be
            operational;
                (3) an explanation of how the Navy plans to meet Service
            requirements for submarine cable laying and repair during the
            period before which the Navy is able to field new capabilities.
        (c) Form of Report.--The report required under subsection (a) shall
    be submitted in unclassified form, but may contain a classified annex.

                         Subtitle D--Air Force Programs

    SEC. 141. MODIFICATION OF MINIMUM INVENTORY REQUIREMENTS FOR AIR
                  REFUELING TANKER AIRCRAFT.

        (a) Minimum Inventory Requirement.--Section 9062(j) of title 10,
    United States Code, is amended--
                (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``a total aircraft
            inventory of air refueling tanker aircraft of not less than 466
            aircraft'' and inserting ``a total aircraft inventory of air
            refueling tanker aircraft--
                        ``(A) of not less than 466 aircraft during the
                    period ending on September 30, 2026;
                        ``(B) of not less than 485 aircraft during the
                    period beginning on October 1, 2026, and ending on
                    September 30, 2027; and
                        ``(C) of not less than 504 aircraft beginning on
                    October 1, 2027.''; and
                (2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``below 466'' and
            inserting ``below the applicable level specified in paragraph
            (1)''.
        (b) Prohibition on Reduction of KC-135 Aircraft in PMAI of the
    Reserve Components.--
                (1) In general.--None of the funds authorized to be
            appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal
            year 2026 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.
                (2) Primary mission aircraft inventory defined.--In this
            subsection, the term ``primary mission aircraft inventory'' has
            the meaning given that term in section 9062(i)(2)(B) of title
            10, United States Code.

    SEC. 142. EXTENSION OF REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO C-130 AIRCRAFT.

        (a) Extension of Minimum Inventory Requirement.--Section
    146(a)(3)(B) of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act
    for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 136 Stat. 2455), as amended
    by section 145(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159), is amended by striking ``2025'' and
    inserting ``2026''.
        (b) Extension of Prohibition on Reduction of C-130 Aircraft
    Assigned to National Guard.--Section 146(b)(1) of the James M. Inhofe
    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law
    117-263; 136 Stat. 2455), as amended by section 145(b) of the National
    Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159), is
    amended by striking ``2025'' and inserting ``2026''.

    SEC. 143. MODIFICATION TO MINIMUM INVENTORY REQUIREMENT FOR A-10
                  AIRCRAFT.

        (a) In General.--Section 134(d) of the National Defense
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328; 130 Stat.
    2038) is amended by striking ``96 A-10 aircraft designated as primary
    mission aircraft inventory until a period of 90 days has elapsed
    following the date on which the Secretary submits to the congressional
    defense committees the report under subsection (e)(2)'' and inserting
    ``96 A-10 aircraft designated as primary mission aircraft inventory
    until October 1, 2026''.
        (b) Prohibition on Retirement.--
                (1) In general.--During the period beginning on October 1,
            2025 and ending on September 30, 2026, the Secretary of the Air
            Force may not--
                        (A) retire an A-10 aircraft;
                        (B) reduce funding for unit personnel or weapon
                    system sustainment activities for A-10 aircraft in a
                    manner that presumes future congressional authority to
                    divest such aircraft;
                        (C) keep an A-10 aircraft in a status considered
                    excess to the requirements of the possessing command
                    and awaiting disposition instructions (commonly
                    referred to as ``XJ'' status); or
                        (D) decrease the total aircraft inventory of A-10
                    aircraft below 162 aircraft.
                (2) Exception.--The prohibition under paragraph (1) shall
            not apply to individual A-10 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.
        (c) Briefing Required.--Not later than March 31, 2026, the
    Secretary of the Air Force shall provide to the Committees on Armed
    Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a briefing on
    the status of A-10 aircraft inventory and the proposed plan for
    divesting all A-10 aircraft prior to fiscal year 2029. The briefing
    shall cover, at a minimum, the following:
                (1) The number of A-10 Total Aircraft Inventory aircraft
            disaggregated by Combat Coded Aircraft, Primary Mission
            Aircraft Inventory, Backup Aircraft Assigned, Attrition
            Reserve, tail number, and location.
                (2) The planned divestment date of each such aircraft.
                (3) The detailed plan for how and when the Secretary
            proposes to proceed with divestment of aircraft for each A-10
            unit prior to fiscal year 2029.
                (4) The aircraft transition plan for replacing A-10
            aircraft with new or existing replacement aircraft in each unit
            that is divesting of the A-10 aircraft, which shall include an
            explanation of--
                        (A) how the Secretary plans to minimize adverse
                    personnel impacts within such units, including adverse
                    impacts with respect to retention, currency,
                    proficiency, qualifications, certifications, and
                    training; and
                        (B) how the Secretary plans to minimize or
                    eliminate any scheduling gap that may occur with
                    respect to a unit divesting from the A-10 aircraft and
                    transitioning to a new or existing replacement
                    aircraft.
                (5) The information and content format that was provided in
            the briefing to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate
            and the House of Representatives by the Headquarters Air Force,
            Deputy Chief of Staff for Plans and Programs (HAF/A8), on
            February 13, 2023, titled ``A-10 Divestment Placemats''.
                (6) Any other information the Secretary determines
            releveant.

    SEC. 144. PRESERVATION OF CERTAIN RETIRED KC-10 AIRCRAFT.

        (a) In General.--Subject to subsections (b) and (c), the Secretary
    of the Air Force shall preserve each KC-10 aircraft that is retired by
    the Secretary during a period in which the total inventory of air
    refueling aircraft of the Air Force is less than 504.
        (b) Manner of Preservation.--The retired KC-10 aircraft preserved
    under subsection (a) shall be preserved such that each aircraft--
                (1) is stored in flyable condition;
                (2) can be returned to service as an air refueling aircraft
            (which shall include retaining the air refueling boom on the
            aircraft); and
                (3) is not used to supply parts to other aircraft unless
            specifically authorized by the Secretary of Defense upon a
            request by the Secretary of the Air Force.
        (c) Authority to Dispose of Preserved Aircraft.--A KC-10 aircraft
    preserved under subsection (a) may be disposed of in accordance with
    chapter 5 of title 40, United States Code.

    SEC. 145. PROHIBITION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR CONTRACT TERMINATION
                  OR PRODUCTION LINE SHUTDOWN FOR E-7A WEDGETAIL AIRCRAFT.

        None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or
    otherwise made available for fiscal year 2026 for the Department of
    Defense may be obligated or expended--
                (1) to terminate the mid-tier acquisition rapid prototype
            contract for the E-7A aircraft; or
                (2) to terminate the operations of, or to prepare to
            terminate the operations of, a production line for the E-7A
            aircraft.

    SEC. 146. LIMITATION ON PROCUREMENT OF KC-46 AIRCRAFT PENDING
                  CERTIFICATION ON CORRECTION OF DEFICIENCIES.

        (a) Limitation.--The Secretary of Defense may not accept or take
    delivery of covered KC-46 aircraft in excess of the maximum quantity
    specified in subsection (c) until the Secretary--
                (1) certifies to the congressional defense committees that
            the Secretary has developed and is implementing a plan of
            corrective actions and milestones to resolve all Category 1
            deficiencies identified with respect to KC-46 aircraft; and
                (2) submits such plan to such committees, which shall
            include--
                        (A) an estimate of the total amount of funds
                    required to complete implementation of the plan;
                        (B) realistic event-driven schedules to achieve the
                    objectives of the plan; and
                        (C) a schedule risk assessment to a minimum of 80
                    percent confidence level.
        (b) Form.--The plan described in subsection (a)(2) shall be
    submitted in unclassified form, but may contain a classified annex.
        (c) Maximum Quantity.--The maximum quantity of covered KC-46
    aircraft specified in this subsection is 183 aircraft.
        (d) Covered KC-46 Aircraft Defined.--In this section, the term
    ``covered KC-46 aircraft'' means new production KC-46 aircraft the
    procurement of which is fully funded by the United States.

    SEC. 147. REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO EXECUTIVE AIRLIFT AIRCRAFT.

        (a) Analysis of Alternatives.--
                (1) In general.--The Secretary of the Air Force shall
            conduct an analysis of alternatives to identify potential
            solutions for the recapitalization of the executive airlift
            aircraft fleet of the Air Force. In conducting such analysis,
            the Secretary shall seek to identify aircraft solutions that
            have capabilities comparable to the capabilities of commercial
            passenger aircraft in terms of range.
                (2) Timeline.--The Secretary of the Air Force shall--
                        (A) initiate the analysis of alternatives required
                    under paragraph (1) not later than 30 days after the
                    date of the enactment of this Act; and
                        (B) complete such analysis not later than April 1,
                    2026.
                (3) Report.--Not later than 60 days after completing the
            analysis of alternatives required under paragraph (1), the
            Secretary of the Air Force shall submit to the Committees on
            Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a
            report on the results of the analysis.
        (b) Prioritization Standards.--Not later than December 1, 2025, the
    Secretary of the Air Force shall establish standards for prioritizing
    access to executive airlift aircraft among authorized users of such
    aircraft within the Federal Government.
        (c) Personnel.--
                (1) In general.--Not later than January 1, 2026, the
            Secretary of Defense shall assign a career appointee (as that
            term is defined in section 3132(a) of title 5, United States
            Code) in the Senior Executive Service at the Department of
            Defense to coordinate--
                        (A) the efficient tasking of executive airlift
                    aircraft; and
                        (B) compliance with rules, regulations, policies
                    and guidance relating to such aircraft, including the
                    prioritization standards developed under subsection
                    (b).
                (2) Qualifications.--The career appointee assigned under
            paragraph (1) shall, as determined by the Secretary, have
            knowledge and experience relating to executive airlift
            aircraft, including familiarity with the executive airlift
            fleets of the Armed Forces and knowledge of policies and
            procedures for the prioritization of executive airlift users.

    SEC. 148. REPORT ON THE F-47 ADVANCED FIGHTER AIRCRAFT PROGRAM.

        (a) In General.--Not later than March 1, 2027, the Secretary of the
    Air Force shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report
    on the F-47 advanced fighter aircraft program.
        (b) Elements.--The report required under subsection (a) shall
    include following:
                (1) A description of the F-47 aircraft program, including
            system requirements, employment concepts, and projected costs,
            schedule, and funding requirements over the period covered by
            the program objective memorandum process for fiscal years 2028
            through 2034.
                (2) The acquisition strategy for the F-47 program of
            record, including consideration of implementing a middle tier
            acquisition pathway or major capability acquisition pathway (as
            such terms are defined in Department of Defense Instruction
            5000.85, titled ``Major Capability Acquisition'' and issued on
            August 6, 2020 (or a successor instruction)).
                (3) A proposed fielding strategy for the F-47 aircraft,
            including--
                        (A) estimated force structure requirements;
                        (B) strategic basing considerations;
                        (C) an estimate of military construction
                    requirements;
                        (D) an estimate of personnel training requirements;
                    and
                        (E) an integrated total force fielding concept,
                    including an analysis of Air National Guard and Air
                    Force Reserve operational integration and associations.
        (c) Form.--The report required under subsection (a) shall be
    submitted in unclassified form but may contain a classified annex.

    SEC. 149. EXTENSION OF PROHIBITION ON CERTAIN REDUCTIONS TO B-1 BOMBER
                  AIRCRAFT SQUADRONS.

        Subsection (d)(1) of section 133 of the National Defense
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81; 135 Stat.
    1574), as most recently amended by section 146 of the National Defense
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159; 138 Stat.
    1810), is further amended by striking ``September 30, 2026'' and
    inserting ``September 30, 2030''.

    SEC. 150. PLAN FOR RECAPITALIZATION AND MODERNIZATION OF THE FIGHTER
                  FLEET OF THE AIR NATIONAL GUARD.

        (a) In General.--The Secretary of the Air Force, in consultation
    with the Director of the Air National Guard, shall develop a plan for
    the recapitalization and modernization of the fighter fleet of the Air
    National Guard.
        (b) Element.--The plan required under subsection (a) shall
    include--
                (1) measures to sustain and recapitalize the fighter fleet
            of the Air National Guard, including each of the 25 Air
            National Guard fighter aircraft squadrons;
                (2) a timeline for the recapitalization of such fighter
            fleet, disaggregated by fighter aircraft squadron and fiscal
            year;
                (3) the estimated costs of the proposed recapitalization
            plan; and
                (4) an explanation of the expected impact of the plan on
            operational and personnel readiness.
        (c) Report.--Not later than July 1, 2026, the Secretary of the Air
    Force shall submit to the Committee on Armed Services of the House of
    Representatives a report on the plan developed under subsection (a).

           Subtitle E--Defense-wide, Joint, and Multiservice Matters

    SEC. 151. AMENDMENTS TO PROHIBITION ON OPERATION, PROCUREMENT, AND
                  CONTRACTING RELATED TO FOREIGN-MADE LIGHT DETECTION AND
                  RANGING.

        Section 164(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159) is amended to read as follows:
        ``(a) Prohibitions.--The Secretary of Defense may not--
                ``(1) operate, enter into or renew a contract for, the
            procurement of--
                        ``(A) a covered light detection and ranging
                    technology (referred to in this section as `LiDAR
                    technology') that--
                                ``(i) is manufactured in a covered foreign
                            country or by an entity domiciled in a covered
                            foreign country;
                                ``(ii) uses operating software developed in
                            a covered foreign country or by an entity
                            domiciled in a covered foreign country; or
                                ``(iii) uses network connectivity or data
                            storage located in or administered by an entity
                            domiciled in a covered foreign country; or
                        ``(B) a system or systems that incorporates,
                    interfaces with, or otherwise uses LiDAR technology as
                    described in subparagraph (A); or
                ``(2) enter into or renew a contract with an entity that
            operates a covered LiDAR technology to perform a Department of
            Defense contract.''.

    SEC. 152. ANNUAL GAO REVIEWS OF THE F-35 AIRCRAFT PROGRAM.

        (a) Annual Reviews and Reports.--Not later than March 1, 2026, and
    on an annual basis thereafter until the termination date specified in
    subsection (c), the Comptroller General of the United States shall--
                (1) complete a review of the F-35 aircraft program; and
                (2) submit to the congressional defense committees a report
            on the results of the review.
        (b) Elements.--Each review and report under subsection (a) shall
    include an assessment of--
                (1) the cost, scope, and schedule of the F-35 aircraft
            program and its subprograms;
                (2) the status of the efforts of the Department of Defense
            to modernize the F-35 aircraft; and
                (3) such other matters relating to the F-35 aircraft
            program as the Comptroller General determines appropriate.
        (c) Termination Date.--The requirements of this section shall
    terminate on the date on which all development, production, and
    fielding activities under the F-35 aircraft acquisition program have
    ceased.

    SEC. 153. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON DOMESTIC PROCUREMENT OF DEFENSE ARTICLES
                  FOR AUKUS PARTNERSHIP.

        (a) In General.--It is the sense of Congress that--
                (1) researching, producing, and procuring defense articles
            for the AUKUS partnership from within the United States boosts
            local economies and improves national security by enhancing
            domestic defense article production capabilities; and
                (2) the Secretary of Defense should promote and prioritize
            domestic manufacturing, supply chains, and research for defense
            articles intended for use by members of the AUKUS partnership.
        (b) AUKUS Partnership Defined.--In this section, the term ``AUKUS
    partnership'' means the enhanced trilateral security partnership
    between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States announced
    in September 2021.

    SEC. 154. PROHIBITION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR NON-TACTICAL
                  ELECTRIC VEHICLES OR COMPONENTS PRODUCED BY CHILD AND
                  SLAVE LABOR.

        None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or
    otherwise made available for the Department of Defense may be obligated
    or expended for the procurement of non-tactical electric vehicles,
    advanced-biofuel-powered vehicles, hydrogen-powered vehicles, or any
    components or spare parts associated with such vehicles that are not in
    compliance with the prohibition on the acquisition of products produced
    by forced or indentured child labor under subpart 22.15 of the Federal
    Acquisition Regulation (or any successor regulations).

    SEC. 155. REPORT ON NEXT GENERATION FUEL CELLS.

        Not later than March 15, 2026, the Secretary of Defense shall
    submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the
    development and integration of next-generation self-sealing fuel cells
    (referred to in this section as ``NexGen fuel cells'') into the
    rotorcraft fleets of the Army, Navy, and Air Force). The report shall
    include each of the following:
                (1) An assessment of any negative effects on readiness
            associated with using the fuel cells in use as of the date on
            the enactment of this Act that are based on World War II-era
            technology and manufacturing processes.
                (2) An identification of any readiness, fiscal, and other
            benefits of incorporating NexGen fuel cells into the rotorcraft
            fleets the Army, Navy, and Air Force.
                (3) Plans or concepts for developing and incorporating
            NexGen fuel cells into the H-60 fleets of the Army, Navy, and
            Air Force.
                (4) Such other matters the Secretary determines relevant.

             TITLE II--RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION

                  Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations

    SEC. 201. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

        Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2026
    for the use of the Department of Defense for research, development,
    test, and evaluation, as specified in the funding table in section
    4201.

    SEC. 202. FUNDING FOR VIRTUAL ENGINEERING FOR ARMY READINESS AND
                  SUSTAINMENT.

        (a) Increase.--Notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding
    tables in division D, the amount authorized to be appropriated in
    section 201 for Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Next-
    Generation Combat Vehicle Advanced Technology, line 052, as specified
    in the corresponding funding table in section 4201, for Virtual
    Engineering for Army Readiness and Sustainment, is hereby increased by
    $7,000,000.
        (b) Offset.--Notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding
    tables in division D, the amount authorized to be appropriated in
    section 301 for Operation and Maintenance, Army, for Land Forces
    Systems Readiness, line 080, as specified in the corresponding funding
    table in section 4301, is hereby reduced by $7,000,000.

    SEC. 203. FUNDING FOR HUMANITARIAN AIRBORNE MOBILE INFRASTRUCTURE
                  CAPABILITY.

        (a) Increase.--Notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding
    tables in division D, the amount authorized to be appropriated in
    section 201 for Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Army for
    Ground Advanced Technology, line 043, as specified in the corresponding
    funding table in section 4201, for Humanitarian Airborne Mobile
    Infrastructure Capability, is hereby increased by $4,200,000.
        (b) Offset.--Notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding
    tables in division D, the amount authorized to be appropriated in
    section 301 for Operation and Maintenance, Army, for Land Forces
    Systems Readiness, line 080, as specified in the corresponding funding
    table in section 4301, is hereby reduced by $4,200,000.

    SEC. 204. FUNDING FOR FUEL CELL MULTI-MODULAR USE UTILIZING HYDROGEN.

        (a) Increase.--Notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding
    tables in division D, the amount authorized to be appropriated in
    section 201 for Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Army for
    Ground Advanced Technology, line 043, as specified in the corresponding
    funding table in section 4201, for Fuel Cell Multi-Modular Use (FC-MMU)
    Utilizing Hydrogen, is hereby increased by $10,000,000.
        (b) Offset.--Notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding
    tables in division D, the amount authorized to be appropriated in
    section 301 for Operation and Maintenance, Army, for Land Forces
    Systems Readiness, line 080, as specified in the corresponding funding
    table in section 4301, is hereby reduced by $10,000,000.

    SEC. 205. FUNDING FOR ADVANCED GROUP 1 SMALL UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS
                  FOR SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES.

        (a) Increase.--Notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding
    tables in division D, the amount authorized to be appropriated in
    section 201 for research, development, test, and evaluation, Defense-
    wide, as specified in the corresponding funding table in section 4201,
    Special Operations Command, intelligence systems development, line 290
    (program element 1160405BB), is hereby increased by $3,000,000 (with
    the amount of such increase to be made available for ultra-lightweight
    Group 1 small unmanned aerial systems--advanced Group 1 small unmanned
    aerial systems).
        (b) Offset.--Notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding
    tables in division D, the amount authorized to be appropriated in
    section 301 for operation and maintenance, Army, as specified in the
    corresponding funding table in section 4301, for maneuver units, line
    010, is hereby reduced by $3,000,000.

    SEC. 206. FUNDING FOR NATIONAL DEFENSE EDUCATION PROGRAM.

        (a) Increase.--Notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding
    tables in division D, the amount authorized to be appropriated in
    section 201 for research, development, test, and evaluation, Defense-
    wide, as specified in the corresponding funding table in section 4201,
    for basic research, National Defense Education Program, line 6, is
    hereby increased by $5,000,000 (with the amount of such increase to be
    used to strengthen and expand STEM education opportunities and
    workforce initiatives targeted at military students).
        (b) Offset.--Notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding
    tables in division D, the amount authorized to be appropriated in
    section 4301 for Operation and Maintenance, Defense-wide, for
    Washington Headquarters Services, line 530, as specified in the
    corresponding funding table in section 4301, is hereby reduced by
    $5,000,000.

    SEC. 207. FUNDING FOR THE DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND INTEGRATION OF
                  ADAPTABLE RADAR CAPABILITIES.

        (a) Increase.--Notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding
    tables in division D, the amount authorized to be appropriated in
    section 201 for Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation Defense-
    Wide, line 75, as specified in the corresponding funding table in
    section 4201, for development, test, and integration of adaptable radar
    capabilities is hereby increased by $6,000,000.
        (b) Offset.--Notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding
    tables in division D, the amount authorized to be appropriated in
    section 301 for Operation and Maintenance, Army for Additional
    Activities, line 140, as specified in the corresponding funding table
    in section 4301 for program decrease is hereby reduced by $6,000,000.

    SEC. 208. FUNDING FOR ADVANCED DRONE DEVELOPMENT FOR SPECIAL OPERATIONS
                  AND LOW-INTENSITY CONFLICT.

        (a) Increase.--Notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding
    tables in division D, the amount authorized to be appropriated in
    section 201 for research, development, test, and evaluation, Defense
    Wide, as specified in the corresponding funding table in section 4201,
    for SO/LIC ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT for drone development is hereby
    increased by $7,500,000.
        (b) Offset.--Notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding
    tables in division D, the amount authorized to be appropriated in
    section 301 for SERVICEWIDE TRANSPORTATION, ARMY, line 390 as specified
    in the corresponding funding table in section 4301, for program
    decrease is hereby reduced by $7,500,000.

    SEC. 209. FUNDING FOR QUANTUM COMMUNICATIONS CORRIDOR FOR NAVY
                  RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION.

        (a) Increase.--Notwithstanding the amounts set forth in funding
    tables in division D, the amount authorized to be appropriated in
    section 201 for Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation, Navy, for
    Future Naval Capabilities Applied Research, Line 012, as specified in
    the corresponding funding table in section 4201, is hereby increased by
    $50,000,000 for the development of a quantum communications corridor
    linking certain Department of Defense installations, national
    laboratories, and universities conducting Department of Defense
    research.
        (b) Offset.--Notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding
    tables in division D, the amount authorized to be appropriated in
    section 301 for Operation and Maintenance, Army, for Force Readiness
    Operations Support, Line 070, as specified in the corresponding funding
    table in section 4301, is hereby reduced by $50,000,000.

    SEC. 210. FUNDING FOR SMART SUSCEPTOR TECHNOLOGY.

        (a) Increase.--Notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding
    tables in division D, the amount authorized to be appropriated in
    section 201 for Research, Development, Test and Evaluation,
    Manufacturing Technology Program, line 28, as specified in the
    corresponding funding table in section 4201, for Smart Susceptor
    Technology is hereby increased by $5,000,000.
        (b) Offset.--Notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding
    tables in division D, the amount authorized to by appropriated in
    section 301 for Operations and Maintenance, Defense-Wide, for
    Washington Headquarters Services, line 530, as specified in the
    corresponding funding table in section 4301, is hereby reduced by
    $5,000,000.

        Subtitle B--Program Requirements, Restrictions, and Limitations

    SEC. 211. MODIFICATION TO AUTHORITY TO AWARD PRIZES FOR ADVANCED
                  TECHNOLOGY ACHIEVEMENTS.

        (a) Secretarial Authority.--Subsection (a) of section 4025 of title
    10, United States Code, is amended by striking ``, acting through the
    Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, the Under
    Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, and the service
    acquisition executive for each military department,''.
        (b) Maximum Amount of Award Prizes.--Subsection (c) of such section
    is amended to read as follows:
        ``(c) Limitation.--No prize competition may result in the award of
    a prize with a fair market value of more than $20,000,000 without the
    approval of the Secretary of Defense.''.
        (c) Congressional Notification Threshold.--Subsection (g)(1) of
    such section is amended by striking ``$10,000,000'' and inserting ``the
    amount specified in subsection (c)''.

    SEC. 212. MODIFICATION TO MECHANISMS TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO DEFENSE
                  LABORATORIES AND OTHER ENTITIES FOR RESEARCH AND
                  DEVELOPMENT OF TECHNOLOGIES FOR MILITARY MISSIONS.

        Section 4123 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) in the section heading, by inserting ``and test
            organizations'' after ``defense laboratories'';
                (2) by inserting ``or test organization'' after
            ``laboratory'' each place it appears; and
                (3) in subsection (a)(3), by inserting ``or test
            organizations'' after ``laboratories''.

    SEC. 213. MODIFICATION TO AUTHORITY FOR ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, OR
                  FURNISHING OF TEST FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT.

        (a) Jointly Funded Projects.--Section 4174 of title 10, United
    States Code, is amended--
                (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``A contract of a
            military department'' and inserting ``A covered contract''; and
                (2) by adding at the end the following new subsections:
        ``(d)(1) In a case in which research, developmental, or test
    facilities and equipment described in this section are used to support
    multiple contracts or programs across different military departments,
    other Federal agencies outside the Department of Defense, or eligible
    non-Federal entities, a jointly funded project may be established.
        ``(2) Under a jointly funded project, the Secretary of Defense (or
    the Secretary's designee) shall enter into a written agreement with
    each entity participating in the project. Each such agreement shall, at
    a minimum, address the following:
                ``(A) Cost sharing arrangements, including the proportion
            of total project costs to be borne by each entity.
                ``(B) Allocation of access to the facilities and equipment,
            including prioritization procedures in cases of competing
            demands.
                ``(C) Management and oversight responsibilities, including
            the designation of a lead agency.
                ``(D) Ownership and intellectual property rights related to
            the facilities, equipment, and any resulting data or
            inventions.
                ``(E) Dispute resolution mechanisms.
        ``(3) A non-Federal entity, including a private company, academic
    institution, or non-profit organization, may participate in a jointly
    funded project under this subsection only if the Secretary of Defense
    determines such participation is in the national security interest and
    consistent with applicable laws and regulations.
        ``(4) The Secretary of Defense shall issue regulations to implement
    this subsection. Such regulations shall include specific criteria for
    evaluating proposed jointly funded projects, standardized agreement
    templates, and procedures for ensuring the transparency and
    accountability of such projects.
        ``(e) In this section, the term `covered contract' means--
                ``(1) a contract of a military department; or
                ``(2) a contract for a jointly funded project as described
            subsection (c).''.
        (b) Regulations Required.--Not later than 180 days after the date
    of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall issue or
    revise regulations (as necessary) to clarify that the authority for
    acquisition, construction, or furnishing of test facilities and
    equipment under section 4174 of title 10, United States Code, applies
    to contracts funded using funds appropriated or otherwise made
    available for--
                (1) research, development, test, and evaluation, including
            science and technology funds designated as budget activity 1
            (basic research), budget activity 2 (applied research), and
            budget activity 3 (advanced technology development) (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)); and
                (2) operation and maintenance, to the extent that such
            funds are used to support activities authorized under such
            section.

    SEC. 214. EXTENSION OF LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR
                  FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH COLLABORATION WITH CERTAIN ACADEMIC
                  INSTITUTIONS.

        Section 238(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159; 138 Stat. 1842) is amended by inserting
    ``or fiscal year 2026'' after ``fiscal year 2025''.

    SEC. 215. MODIFICATION TO POLICIES FOR MANAGEMENT AND CERTIFICATION OF
                  LINK 16 MILITARY TACTICAL DATA LINK NETWORK.

        Section 228(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 10 U.S.C. 4571 note) is amended--
                (1) in paragraph (1)(A), by striking ``the Nevada Test and
            Training Range, Restricted Area 2508, Warning Area 151/470,
            Warning Area 386, and the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex''
            and inserting ``military special use airspace including all
            prohibited areas, restricted areas, warning areas, and military
            operational areas'';
                (2) in paragraph (2), in the matter before subparagraph
            (A), by striking ``training, and large-scale exercises.'' and
            inserting ``regular training, and large-scale exercises. Under
            such processes, approval of Link 16 operations shall be
            presumed and denial of Link 16 operations shall be accompanied
            with substantiated evidence demonstrating compromise of safety
            due to electromagnetic interference.''; and
                (3) in paragraph (5), by inserting ``regular'' before
            ``training''.

    SEC. 216. SUPPORT FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF BIOINDUSTRIAL
                  MANUFACTURING PROCESSES.

        Section 215 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization
    Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 10 U.S.C. 4841 note) is
    amended--
                (1) by redesignating subsections (d) through (f) as
            subsections (e) through (g), respectively; and
                (2) by inserting after subsection (c) the following new
            subsection:
        ``(d) Applicability of Funding.--The activities described in
    subsection (c), including the design and construction of facilities,
    are applicable to funds authorized to be appropriated for the
    Department of Defense for research, development, test, and
    evaluation.''.

    SEC. 217. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY FOR ASSIGNMENT TO DEFENSE ADVANCED
                  RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY OF PRIVATE SECTOR PERSONNEL WITH
                  CRITICAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT EXPERTISE.

        (a) Extension.--Subsection (e) of section 232 of the Carl Levin and
    Howard P. ``Buck'' McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2015 (Public Law 113-291; 10 U.S.C. note prec. 4091) is amended by
    striking ``September 30, 2025'' and inserting ``September 30, 2030''.
        (b) Technical Amendment.--Subsection (f)(2) of such section is
    amended by striking ``section 2302'' and inserting ``section 3014''.

    SEC. 218. POST-EMPLOYMENT RESTRICTIONS FOR PARTICIPANTS IN CERTAIN
                  DEFENSE RESEARCH.

        (a) Principal Investigators in Covered Defense Research Projects.--
    Except as provided under subsection (c), as a condition of becoming or
    remaining a principal investigator of a covered defense research
    project, a person shall agree that during the 3-year period beginning
    on the last day the person is a principal investigator of such
    research, such person may not seek or accept employment, or conduct any
    activity, for which a foreign entity of concern provides financial
    compensation or in-kind benefits.
        (b) Employees of Department of Defense Laboratories.--Except as
    provided under subsection (c), as a condition of becoming or remaining
    an employee at a laboratory of the Department of Defense, a person
    shall agree that during the 3-year period beginning on the last day the
    person is an employee at such laboratory, such person may not seek or
    accept employment, or conduct any activity, for which a foreign entity
    of concern provides financial compensation or in-kind benefits.
        (c) Waiver Authority.--The Secretary of Defense may waive the
    restrictions under subsections (a) and (b) with respect to a United
    States person if, not later than 30 days before issuing the waiver, the
    Secretary submits to the congressional defense committees a notice of
    the waiver that includes--
                (1) an unclassified justification for the waiver; and
                (2) a description of any Department of Defense funds
            provided to the person for which the waiver is issued or to the
            research in which the person participated.
        (d) Certification.--Not later than 270 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall establish a
    process, under the initiative established in section 1286 of the John
    S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019
    (Public Law 115-232; 10 U.S.C. 4001 note), to ensure that, when a
    person who previously made an agreement in subsection (a) or (b)
    applies for funding to conduct a covered defense research project in
    the future--
                (1) the employer of such person can certify that the person
            complied with the requirements in subsections (a) and (b); and
                (2) that a person whose employer cannot make the
            certification in paragraph (1) is ineligible to participate in
            the covered defense research project.
        (e) Determination of Critical and Emerging Technology.--Not later
    than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually
    thereafter, the Secretary of Defense shall--
                (1) determine which technologies are critical or emerging
            from among the technologies for which the Department funds
            research; and
                (2) shall make the results of such determination publicly
            available.
        (f) Applicability.--This section shall apply with respect to
    research that begins on or after the date that is one year after the
    date of the enactment of this Act.
        (g) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``foreign entity of concern'' has the meaning
            given that term in section 10612(a) of the Research and
            Development, Competition, and Innovation Act (42 U.S.C.
            19221(a)) and includes a foreign entity that is identified on
            the list published under section 1286(c)(9)(A) of the John S.
            McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019
            (Public Law 115-232; 10 U.S.C. 4001 note).
                (2) The term ``covered defense research project'' means a
            research project that--
                        (A) is operated by an institution of higher
                    education or a subsidiary of an institution of higher
                    education;
                        (B) is funded, in whole or in part, by the
                    Department of Defense; and
                        (C) involves a critical or emerging technology.
                (3) The term ``critical or emerging technology'' means a
            technology that the Secretary determines to be critical or
            emerging in accordance with subsection (e).
                (4) The term ``institution of higher education'' has the
            meaning given that term in section 102 of the Higher Education
            Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002).

    SEC. 219. NATIONAL SECURITY AND DEFENSE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
                  INSTITUTE.

        (a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense may establish at least
    one National Security and Defense Artificial Intelligence Institute
    (referred to in this section as an ``Institute'') at an eligible host
    institution.
        (b) Institute Described.--A National Security and Defense
    Artificial Intelligence Institute referred to in subsection (a) is an
    artificial intelligence research institute that--
                (1) is focused on a cross-cutting challenge or foundational
            science for artificial intelligence systems in the national
            security and defense sector;
                (2) establishes partnerships among public and private
            organizations, including, as appropriate, Federal agencies,
            institutions of higher education, including community colleges,
            nonprofit research organizations, Federal laboratories, State,
            local, and Tribal governments, and industry, including the
            Defense Industrial Base and startup companies;
                (3) has the potential to create an innovation ecosystem, or
            enhance existing ecosystems, to translate Institute research
            into applications and products used to enhance national
            security and defense capabilities;
                (4) supports interdisciplinary research and development
            across multiple institutions of higher education and
            organizations; and
                (5) supports workforce development in artificial
            intelligence related disciplines in the United States.
        (c) Financial Assistance Authorized.--
                (1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense may award
            financial assistance to an eligible host institution, or
            consortia thereof, to establish and support one or more
            Institutes.
                (2) Use of funds.--Financial assistance awarded under
            paragraph (1) may be used by an Institute for--
                        (A) managing and making available to researchers
                    accessible, curated, standardized, secure, and privacy
                    protected data sets from the public and private sectors
                    for the purposes of training and testing artificial
                    intelligence systems and for research using artificial
                    intelligence systems with regard to national security
                    and defense;
                        (B) developing and managing testbeds for artificial
                    intelligence systems, including sector-specific test
                    beds, designed to enable users to evaluate artificial
                    intelligence systems prior to deployment;
                        (C) conducting research and education activities
                    involving artificial intelligence systems to solve
                    challenges with national security implications;
                        (D) providing or brokering access to computing
                    resources, networking, and data facilities for
                    artificial intelligence research and development
                    relevant to the Institute's research goals;
                        (E) providing technical assistance to users,
                    including software engineering support, for artificial
                    intelligence research and development relevant to the
                    Institute's research goals;
                        (F) engaging in outreach and engagement to broaden
                    participation in artificial intelligence research and
                    the artificial intelligence workforce; and
                        (G) such other activities as may determined by the
                    Secretary of Defense.
                (3) Duration.--Financial assistance under paragraph (1)
            shall be awarded for a five-year period, and may be renewed for
            not more than one additional five-year period.
                (4) Application for financial assistance.--A eligible host
            institution or consortia thereof seeking financial assistance
            under paragraph (1) shall submit to the Secretary of Defense an
            application at such time, in such manner, and containing such
            information as the Secretary may require.
                (5) Competitive, merit review.--In awarding financial
            assistance under paragraph (1), the Secretary of Defense shall
            use a competitive, merit-based review process.
                (6) Collaboration.--In awarding financial assistance under
            paragraph (1), the Secretary of Defense may collaborate other
            departments and agencies of the Federal Government with
            missions that relate to or have the potential to be affected by
            the national security implications of artificial intelligence
            systems.
                (7) Limitation.--No financial assistance authorized in this
            section shall be awarded to an entity outside of the United
            States. All recipients of financial assistance under this
            section, including subgrantees, shall be based in the United
            States and shall meet such other eligibility criteria as may be
            established by the Secretary of Defense.
        (d) Definition.--In this section, the term ``eligible host
    institution'' means an institution of higher education in the United
    States that conducts research sponsored by the Department of Defense.

    SEC. 220. RESPONSIBLE DEVELOPMENT AND DEPLOYMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
                  WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.

        (a) Requirement.--
                (1) Policies and guidelines.--The Secretary of Defense
            shall issue policies and guidelines on the responsible
            development and deployment of biotechnology within the
            Department of Defense.
                (2) Executive agent.--The Secretary shall designate a
            senior civilian official within the Office of the Secretary of
            Defense to serve as the executive agent to develop the policies
            and guidelines under paragraph (1).
                (3) Coordination.--The Secretary shall ensure that the
            policies and guidelines under paragraph (1) are developed in
            consultation with--
                        (A) the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and
                    Engineering;
                        (B) the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy; and
                        (C) individuals representing industry, academia,
                    and civil society.
                (4) Public availability.--The Secretary shall make the
            policies and guidelines under paragraph (1) publicly available.
        (b) Matters Included.--The policies and guidelines under subsection
    (a)(1) shall include the following:
                (1) Definitions related to the responsible development and
            use of biotechnology.
                (2) An assessment of whether, and to what extent, existing
            statutes, regulations, directives, manuals, or instructions
            limit the ability of the Department of Defense to provide
            guidelines for the responsible development of emerging
            biotechnology.
                (3) Guidelines encouraging the safe use of biotechnology
            products under appropriate regulatory and other oversight
            processes.
                (4) Policies relating to informed consent of members of the
            Armed Forces participating in the development of biotechnology
            products that have not received regulatory approval.
                (5) Policies relating to whether, and under which
            conditions, irreversible or heritable treatments of potential
            biotechnology applications are acceptable.
                (6) Policies relating to the potential effects of
            biotechnologies on the environment.
                (7) Policies relating to the compliance by and obligations
            of the Department of Defense with respect to the Convention on
            the Prohibition of the Development, Production and Stockpiling
            of Bacteriological and Toxin Weapons and on their Destruction
            (commonly referred to as the ``Biological Weapons
            Convention'').
                (8) Such other matters as the Secretary of Defense
            determines relevant.
        (c) Report.--
                (1) In general.--Not later than one year after the date of
            the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall
            submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the
            policies and guidelines under subsection (a)(1), including the
            methodologies used to develop the policies and guidelines.
                (2) Form.--The report required under paragraph (1) shall be
            submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified
            annex.
                (3) Public availability.--The Secretary of Defense shall
            make report required under paragraph (1) publicly available,
            except such publicly available version of the report may not
            include any classified annex provided under paragraph (2).
        (d) Briefing.--During the two-year period beginning on the date
    that is one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the
    Secretary of Defense shall provide to the congressional defense
    committees an annual briefing on the implementation of the policies and
    guidelines under subsection (a)(1), including a description of any
    needed resources for such implementation.

    SEC. 221. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE BIOTECHNOLOGY WORKFORCE TRAINING.

        (a) Requirement.--Not later than one year after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall establish and
    carry out a training program--
                (1) for members of the covered Armed Forces, civilian
            employees of the Department of Defense, and contractors of such
            Department whose duties the Secretary determines include--
                        (A) creating or deploying novel biotechnologies;
                        (B) analyzing, preparing for, or responding to
                    biological threats; or
                        (C) planning, research and development,
                    engineering, or testing and evaluation of systems
                    (including quality control and assurance, procurement
                    and contracting, logistics, and cost estimating)
                    regarding biotechnology; and
                (2) on biotechnology and other relevant critical and
            emerging technologies.
        (b) Consultation.--
                (1) In general.--The Secretary shall consult with
            leadership and workforce training managers in the Department to
            develop and implement such training program and identify the
            individuals described in subsection (a) based on--
                        (A) the needs and priorities of the Department; and
                        (B) the relevance of the training to the
                    individuals' positions.
                (2) Material.--The material covered in the training
            programs shall be customized by Department leadership to align
            with specific needs and mission requirements.
                (3) Skills.--The Secretary shall define the essential
            skills for biotechnology personnel to better understand what
            Federal personnel should undergo training and how to customize
            training for groups.
        (c) Requirements.--
                (1) In general.--The training program established under
            this section shall, at a minimum, include information on--
                        (A) the fundamental science underlying
                    biotechnology, artificial intelligence and other
                    relevant critical and emerging technologies;
                        (B) concepts relating to the technological features
                    of biotechnology systems;
                        (C) applications of biotechnology in defense,
                    health, agriculture, energy, environment, and other
                    relevant areas;
                        (D) the ways in which artificial intelligence,
                    quantum computing, and other technologies are leveraged
                    to advance biotechnology;
                        (E) mechanisms by which the Federal Government
                    supports, funds, purchases, and deploys biotechnology
                    and its applications;
                        (F) ways in which the Federal Government can
                    benefit from biotechnology;
                        (G) ethical, social, and legal aspects of
                    biotechnology including ways of incorporating a wide
                    range of stakeholder perspectives throughout research
                    and innovation cycles;
                        (H) ways to mitigate the risks described in
                    previous subparagraphs, including efforts to create and
                    identify biotechnologies that are reliable, safe, and
                    trustworthy; and
                        (I) future trends in biotechnology, including
                    intersections with artificial intelligence, quantum
                    computing, autonomous systems, robotics, advanced
                    manufacturing, and other relevant technologies, as well
                    as trends for economic and national security, and
                    innovation.
                (2) Participation.--Any individual described under
            subsection (b)(1) shall complete training under this section
            annually.
                (3) Interactive.--The Secretary shall ensure interactive
            learning with scholars and experts from private, public and
            nonprofit sectors is included under the training programs. The
            Secretary shall provide access to courses through institutions
            of professional military education, such as the National
            Defense University.
                (4) Updates.--The training programs established under this
            section shall be updated each year to review and cover advances
            in biotechnology and its convergence with other critical and
            emerging technologies.
                (5) Continuing education.--The Secretary shall update the
            training programs established under this section to provide
            continuing technology education for individuals described in
            subsection (a) and include requirements for refresher training
            on the latest advances in biotechnology science, laboratory
            work, equipment and software.
        (d) Performance Measurements.--The Secretary shall establish
    mechanisms to measure participation in training programs required under
    this section, and to receive and consider feedback from program
    participants to improve training.
        (e) Report.--Not later than six months 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 that
    includes a plan to establish and implement the training programs
    required under this section.
        (f) Sunset.--This section and the training programs required to be
    carried out by this section shall terminate on the date that is five
    years after such programs are established under subsection (a).
        (g) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``artificial intelligence'' has the meaning
            given that term in section 5002 of the National Artificial
            Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020 (division E of Public Law
            116-283).
                (2) The term ``covered Armed Force'' means the Army, Navy,
            Marine Corps, Air Force, or Space Force.

    SEC. 222. BIOTECHNOLOGY SUPPLY CHAIN RESILIENCY PROGRAM.

        (a) Authorization.--
                (1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense, in coordination
            with the Secretaries of the military departments and the heads
            of relevant Defense Agencies, may establish and implement a
            program (referred to in this section as the ``Program'') to
            develop, scale, and transition biotechnology research from the
            military service laboratories, including biotechnology-based
            chemicals, materials, fuels, and other products relevant to the
            mission of the Department of Defense that support the
            resilience, sustainability, and responsiveness of the defense
            supply chain.
                (2) Activities.--Under the Program, the Secretary of
            Defense may carry out the following activities:
                        (A) Conduct an assessment of supply chain
                    vulnerabilities in the Department of Defense.
                        (B) Direct the military service laboratories to
                    establish mechanisms to collaboratively--
                                (i) conduct applied research, including
                            experimentation, advanced technological
                            development, advanced component development,
                            and rapid prototyping in bioindustrials,
                            biomanufacturing, and related disciplines to
                            support defense missions;
                                (ii) develop, prototype, test, and
                            transition biologically derived materials and
                            products to reduce reliance on foreign supply
                            chains and vulnerable supply chains;
                                (iii) upgrade, expand, or construct
                            physical and digital infrastructure, including
                            laboratory facilities, of the Department and
                            its partners to support bioindustrial research,
                            development, testing, prototyping, and
                            production;
                                (iv) as needed, enter into contracts,
                            cooperative agreements, grants, or other
                            transactions with relevant Federal entities and
                            non-Federal entities such as commercial
                            entities, research institutions, and academic
                            organizations to execute the activities under
                            this paragraph; and
                                (v) support education, training, and
                            workforce development initiatives to build and
                            sustain a skilled bioindustrial and
                            biomanufacturing workforce.
                        (C) Collaborate across the military departments,
                    Defense Agencies, and other Federal entities to ensure
                    alignment with national bioindustrial and supply chain
                    strategies.
                        (D) Promote the development and utilization of
                    next-generation feedstocks and processes in ways that
                    support local economic growth.
                        (E) Modernize infrastructure through investment in
                    facilities that enable rapid prototyping and advanced
                    materials testing.
                        (F) Establish performance metrics and benchmarks to
                    measure progress toward operational integration and
                    transition to programs of record.
                (3) Other considerations.--In the event the Secretary
            carries out the Program, the Secretary of Defense shall--
                        (A) prioritize technologies and capabilities that
                    address critical defense supply chain vulnerabilities
                    and enhance military readiness, including technologies
                    and capabilities necessary to--
                                (i) reduce logistics through field-enabled
                            manufacturing of materials such as
                            construction-grade bio-cement and deployable
                            infrastructure components;
                                (ii) enhance performance through
                            development of novel materials including
                            protective coatings and biologically derived
                            composites; or
                                (iii) improve cost efficiency of
                            manufacturing and reduce dependency on foreign
                            supply chains;
                        (B) consult with representatives of industry,
                    academia, and other Federal agencies with relevant
                    expertise, to accelerate development and transitions;
                    and
                        (C) ensure the Program supports the development and
                    fielding of emerging technologies such as
                    biotechnologies that provide operational and strategic
                    advantages to the Armed Forces, including through--
                                (i) cross-service and public-private
                            partnerships; and
                                (ii) applied research, pilot-scale
                            production, and technology transition efforts
                            focused on biomanufacturing and materials
                            innovation.
        (b) Plan and Reports.--
                (1) Initial plan.--Not later than 90 days after electing to
            commence the Program, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to
            the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
            Representatives a plan for the allocation of appropriations to
            fund the Program.
                (2) Annual reports.--Not later than one year after
            commencing the Program, and annually thereafter until the
            Program terminates under subsection (c), the Secretary of
            Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the
            Senate and the House of Representatives a report detailing all
            activities carried out under the program. Each report shall
            include, to the extent applicable, the following:
                        (A) A summary of key research, development, and
                    prototyping efforts initiated or continued during the
                    year covered by the report, including technical
                    objectives, anticipated defense applications, and
                    funding.
                        (B) A list of significant partnerships or
                    agreements executed with industry, academic
                    institutions, and other Federal agencies, including the
                    purpose, national security nexus, and funding level of
                    each such partnership or agreement.
                        (C) An assessment of infrastructure enhancements
                    undertaken to support bioindustrial development and
                    scale-up, including facility modernization and
                    equipment acquisition.
                        (D) An evaluation of program performance against
                    established milestones or metrics, including progress
                    toward the transition of technologies to operational
                    use or acquisition programs.
                        (E) An identification of major technical,
                    logistical, or policy challenges encountered, and
                    actions taken to mitigate such challenges.
                        (F) Any recommendations for additional authorities,
                    funding mechanisms, or interagency coordination
                    necessary to enhance the effectiveness of the Program.
                (3) Form.--Each report under this subsection shall be
            submitted in unclassified form but may contain a classified
            annex.
        (c) Sunset.--
                (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the
            authority to carry out the Program shall terminate on the date
            that is 10 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.
                (2) Extension.--The Program may be continued after the
            termination date specified in paragraph (1) if, before such
            date, the President--
                        (A) determines that continuation of the Program is
                    necessary to meet national economic or national
                    security needs; and
                        (B) submits notice of such determination to the
                    Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the
                    House of Representatives.

    SEC. 223. REVIEW AND ALIGNMENT OF STANDARDS, GUIDANCE, AND POLICIES
                  RELATING TO DIGITAL ENGINEERING.

        (a) Review Required.--
                (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
            the enactment of this Act, each Secretary of a military
            department, in coordination with the officials specified in
            subsection (c), shall complete a comprehensive review of the
            standards, guidance, and policies relating to digital
            engineering within the covered Armed Forces under the
            jurisdiction of that Secretary.
                (2) Elements.--Each review under paragraph (1) shall
            include, with respect to the covered Armed Forces under the
            jurisdiction of the Secretary concerned, the following:
                        (A) A review of the reference architectures,
                    standards, and best practices for the use of digital
                    engineering tools (including digital twins and digital
                    threads) as in effect at the time of the review,
                    including standards for the use of such tools at all
                    stages of program design, development, and testing.
                        (B) Identification of the current standards guiding
                    the use of such digital engineering tools, at all
                    stages of program design, development, and testing.
                        (C) Assessment of--
                                (i) the extent to which the use of such
                            standards and related governance structures is
                            consistent across the covered Armed Forces
                            under the jurisdiction of the Secretary
                            concerned; and
                                (ii) the level of interoperability of such
                            standards across such Armed Forces.
                        (D) Identification of best practices for digital
                    engineering within each such Armed Force.
                        (E) Recommendations for improvements to the use of
                    digital engineering tools in each such Armed Force.
        (b) Development of Standard Reference Architecture.--
                (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date on
            which the Secretary of a military department completes the
            review required under subsection (a), the Secretary shall
            develop and implement a standard reference architecture to
            guide the use of, and best practices for, digital engineering
            for program design, development, and testing within each
            covered Armed Force under the jurisdiction of that Secretary.
            Each reference architecture shall include--
                        (A) a framework and clear requirements for
                    developing and deploying digital engineering tools
                    across program lifecycles; and
                        (B) defined standards for data management and
                    modeling.
                (2) Periodic review.--Not less frequently than once every
            three years following implementation of the standard reference
            architecture required under paragraph (1), each Secretary of a
            military department shall--
                        (A) conduct periodic reviews of the reference
                    architecture to ensure it effectively addresses
                    advancements in technology and evolving operational
                    needs; and
                        (B) if necessary, modify the reference architecture
                    to address such advancements and needs.
                (3) Approval and certification required.--Before a
            reference architecture may be implemented under this
            subsection, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and
            Sustainment, in coordination with the Under Secretary of
            Defense for Research and Engineering and the Director of
            Operational Test and Evaluation, shall--
                        (A) review and approve the reference architecture;
                    and
                        (B) submit certification of such approval to the
                    head of the covered Armed Force involved.
                (4) Recommendations for further standardization.--Based on
            the reviews conducted under paragraph (3), the Under Secretary
            of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, in coordination
            with the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and
            Engineering and the Director of Operational Test and
            Evaluation, shall--
                        (A) identify and develop recommendations regarding
                    areas in which further standardization of reference
                    architectures across the covered Armed Forces may be
                    feasible; and
                        (B) submit such recommendations to the Secretaries
                    of the military departments.
        (c) Officials Specified.--The officials specified in this
    subsection are the following--
                (1) The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and
            Sustainment.
                (2) The Under Secretary of Defense for Research and
            Engineering.
                (3) The Director of Operational Test and Evaluation.
        (d) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``covered Armed Forces'' means the Army, Navy,
            Air Force, Marine Corps, and Space Force.
                (2) The term ``reference architecture'' means an
            authoritative source of information about a specific subject
            area that guides and constrains the instantiations of multiple
            architectures and solutions, as described in the guidance of
            the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense titled
            ``Reference Architecture Description'', dated June 2010, or any
            successor to such guidance.

    SEC. 224. APPLICATION OF SOFTWARE INNOVATION AND DATA MANAGEMENT PLANS
                  TO MODERNIZE TEST AND EVALUATION INFRASTRUCTURE.

        (a) Establishment of Digital Test and Evaluation Environment.--
                (1) Program.--The Director of the Test Resource Management
            Center, in coordination with the officials specified in
            paragraph (4), shall establish and maintain a digital test and
            evaluation environment for developmental and operational
            testing of warfighting capabilities.
                (2) Requirements.--The digital test and evaluation
            environment required under paragraph (1) shall--
                        (A) incorporate commercially-derived data
                    management, analysis, and operations software tools to
                    enable rapid test and evaluation;
                        (B) enable real-time and iterative data collection,
                    management, analysis, and feedback loops across the
                    life cycle of tested systems;
                        (C) provide secure environments for testing systems
                    with operational security sensitivities; and
                        (D) use a modular open system approach (as defined
                    in section 4401 of title 10, United States Code) to
                    ensure the environment can be accessed by multiple
                    vendors and is interoperable with multiple data
                    sources, data formats, and digital tools.
                (3) Use of software acquisition pathway.--In procuring
            software and covered hardware (as defined in section 3603 of
            title 10, United States Code) for the digital test and
            evaluation environment required under paragraph (1), the
            Director of the Test Resource Management center shall use a
            software acquisition pathway described in section 3603 of title
            10, United States Code.
                (4) Officials specified.--The officials specified in this
            paragraph are--
                        (A) the Director of the Defense Innovation Unit;
                        (B) the Director of Operational Test and
                    Evaluation; and
                        (C) each chief of a covered Armed Force.
        (b) Data Management Plans.--
                (1) In general.--Before a covered Armed Force may conduct a
            test and evaluation event, an appropriate official from the
            Armed Force shall submit to the Director of Operational Test
            and Evaluation and the Director of the Test Resource Management
            Center a data management plan for the event. Such data
            management plan may be included as part of the Test and
            Evaluation Master plan submitted for the event pursuant to
            Department of Defense Directive 5000.100.
                (2) Plan requirements.--The Director of Operational Test
            and Evaluation and the Director of the Test Resource Management
            Center shall jointly develop standard requirements for the data
            management plans required under paragraph (1). Each such data
            management plan shall include, with respect to the test and
            evaluation event covered by the plan--
                        (A) identification of relevant data to be collected
                    during the event;
                        (B) methodologies for analyzing data after testing
                    is complete; and
                        (C) any other information the Directors determine
                    appropriate.
        (c) Pilot Program to Accelerate Test.--
                (1) In general.--The Director of the Defense Innovation
            Unit and the Director of the Test Resource Management Center,
            in coordination with the Director of Operational Test and
            Evaluation, shall jointly carry out a pilot program to
            determine how commercial software can be used to accelerate and
            improve testing for priority mission areas--
                        (A) to accelerate continuous integration and
                    continuous testing of warfighting capabilities by
                    applying industry best practices and tooling for
                    scalability, advanced analysis, and data sharing on
                    identified priority use cases; and
                        (B) to enable continuous and iterative testing
                    throughout capability design, development, engineering,
                    and fielding.
                (2) Reports required.--The Director of the Defense
            Innovation Unit and the Director of the Test Resource
            Management Center, in coordination with the Director of
            Operational Test and Evaluation, shall--
                        (A) not later than 120 days after the date of the
                    enactment of this Act, submit to the congressional
                    defense committees an interim report that includes an
                    implementation plan for the pilot program under
                    paragraph (1); and
                        (B) following submittal of the report under
                    subparagraph (A), but not later than 270 days after the
                    date of the enactment of this Act, submit to the
                    committees a report on the progress of the pilot
                    program, which shall include a description of--
                                (i) the metrics used to measure the
                            performance of commercial software under the
                            program;
                                (ii) the initial findings of the program;
                            and
                                (iii) based on such findings, any
                            identified roadblocks or limitations to using
                            commercial software and digital tools for
                            accelerated testing.
                (3) Termination.--The authority to carry out the pilot
            program under this subsection shall terminate five years after
            the date of the enactment of this Act.
        (d) Covered Armed Force Defined.--In this section, the term
    ``covered Armed Force'' means the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps,
    and Space Force.

    SEC. 225. DEMONSTRATION OF NEAR REAL-TIME MONITORING CAPABILITIES TO
                  ENHANCE WEAPON SYSTEM PLATFORMS.

        (a) Program Establishment.--Subject to the availability of
    appropriations, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the
    Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment and the
    chiefs of the Armed Forces, shall carry out a program to equip selected
    weapon system platforms with onboard, near real-time, end-to-end serial
    bus and radio frequency monitoring capabilities to ensure continuous
    operational oversight and cybersecurity health and resiliency.
        (b) Phases.--The Secretary of Defense shall implement the program
    under subsection (a) in phases as follows:
                (1) Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment
            of this Act, the Secretary shall--
                        (A) select not fewer than 3 and not more than 5
                    weapon system platform fleets for initial participation
                    in the program, prioritizing the MH-60R and MQ-9
                    aircraft fleets; and
                        (B) complete the initial deployment of monitoring
                    capabilities to such platforms.
                (2) Not later than one year after the date of the enactment
            of this Act, the Secretary shall extend monitoring capabilities
            to the complete fleets of selected platforms and complete
            initial data collection and analysis from all participating
            platforms.
                (3) Not later than one year after the date of the enactment
            of this Act, the Secretary shall, subject to the availability
            of appropriations--
                        (A) select not fewer than 3 and not more than 5
                    weapon system platform fleets, in addition to those
                    selected under paragraph (1), for participation in the
                    program, prioritizing platforms that demonstrate the
                    highest potential for cybersecurity improvement and
                    operational readiness gains based on program data
                    analysis; and
                        (B) complete initial deployment of monitoring
                    capabilities to such additional platforms.
                (4) Not later than 18 months after the date of the
            enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall complete a
            comprehensive evaluation of the monitoring capabilities
            demonstrated under the program, including cybersecurity
            effectiveness, potential applicability of data to maintenance
            improvements, and development of scalability recommendations
            for potential Department-wide implementation.
        (c) Data Collection and Analysis.--
                (1) Chiefs of the armed forces requirements.--Each chief of
            an Armed Force with a weapon system platform participating in
            the program under subsection (a) shall collect and provide to
            the Secretary of Defense data regarding the platform and the
            monitoring capabilities demonstrated under the program,
            including data on--
                        (A) cyber threat detection effectiveness;
                        (B) maintenance efficiency improvements;
                        (C) safety incident investigation and predictive
                    maintenance accuracy;
                        (D) operational readiness and mission capable rates
                    improvements; and
                        (E) interoperability and data sharing capabilities
                    across platforms and services.
                (2) Departmental analysis.--The Secretary shall analyze the
            data provided under paragraph (1) to assess--
                        (A) integration challenges and suggestions for
                    overcoming such challenges in a future Department-wide
                    program;
                        (B) scalability requirements for broader
                    Department-wide implementation; and
                        (C) novel approaches for utilizing existing
                    resources in an austere fiscal environment to expand
                    capabilities across the Department.
        (d) AI Inventory System.--In conjunction with the activities
    required under this section, the Secretary of Defense may develop and
    implement an artificial intelligence capability to create up-to-date
    and accurate records of the weapons inventory of the Department of
    Defense.
        (e) Budget Integration.--In the budget justification materials
    submitted to Congress in support of the Department of Defense budget
    for fiscal year 2028 (as submitted with the budget of the President
    under section 1105(a) of title 31), the Secretary of Defense shall
    include proposed funding levels for the program expansion authorized
    under subsection (b)(3).
        (f) Reporting Requirements.--Not later than 90 days after the date
    of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for each of the
    following five years, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
    congressional defense committees a report on the status of the program.
    Each report shall include, with respect to the period covered by the
    report--
                (1) implementation plans for the program;
                (2) identification of the weapon system platforms selected
            for participation in the program; and
                (3) analysis of any data collected under the program.

    SEC. 226. WESTERN REGIONAL RANGE COMPLEX DEMONSTRATION.

        (a) Demonstration Required.--The Secretary of Defense shall carry
    out a demonstration of a joint multi-domain kinetic and non-kinetic
    testing and training environment across military departments by
    interconnecting existing ranges and training sites in the western
    States to improve joint multi-domain training and further testing,
    research, and development.
        (b) Use of Existing Ranges and Capabilities.--The demonstration
    carried out pursuant to subsection (a) shall use existing ranges and
    range capability, unless capability gaps are identified in the process
    of planning specific demonstration activities.
        (c) Activities.--The demonstration carried out pursuant to
    subsection (a) shall include the following:
                (1) Electromagnetic spectrum operations.
                (2) Electromagnetic warfare.
                (3) Operations that blend kinetic and non-kinetic effects.
                (4) Operations in the information environment.
                (5) Joint All Domain Command and Control (commonly known as
            ``JADC2'').
                (6) Information warfare, including the following:
                        (A) Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance.
                        (B) Offensive and defensive cyber operations.
                        (C) Electromagnetic warfare.
                        (D) Space operations.
                        (E) Psychological operations.
                        (F) Public affairs.
                        (G) Weather operations.
        (d) Timeline for Completion of Initial Demonstration.--In carrying
    out subsection (a), the Secretary shall seek to complete an initial
    demonstration, interconnecting two or more ranges or testing sites of
    two or more military departments in the western States, subject to
    availability of appropriations, not later than one year after the date
    of the enactment of this Act.
        (e) Briefing.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall provide the congressional
    defense committees a briefing on--
                (1) a phased implementation plan and design to connect
            ranges and testing sites in the western States, including the
            initial demonstration required by subsection (d);
                (2) how the design architecture of the plan is in alignment
            with recommendations of the 2020 Department of Defense
            Electromagnetic Spectrum Superiority Strategy; and
                (3) how the design architecture will support high-
            periodicity training, testing, research, and development.
        (f) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``information environment'' means the
            aggregate of individuals, organizations, and systems that
            collect, process, and disseminate, or act on information.
                (2) The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Defense.
        (g) Termination.--This section shall terminate on September 30,
    2028.

    SEC. 227. REIMBURSEMENT OF NATIONAL GUARD FOR RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT,
                  TEST, AND EVALUATION EXPENSES.

        (a) Availability.--Amounts authorized to be appropriated after the
    date of the enactment of this Act for the Department of Defense for
    research, development, test, and evaluation shall be available for
    reimbursement of pay, allowances, and other expenses which would
    otherwise be incurred against appropriations for the reserve components
    of the Armed Forces, including the National Guard, in cases in which
    members of the such reserve components provide support to research,
    development, test, and evaluation projects in which their involvement
    furthers the project because of a member's or unit's availability,
    qualifications, experience, or education.
        (b) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be
    construed--
                (1) to authorize a deviation from established personnel and
            training procedures of the reserve components of the Armed
            Forces, including the National Guard; or
                (2) to authorize the direct engagement of members or units
            of such components to conduct independent research,
            development, test and evaluation projects.

    SEC. 228. PROHIBITION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR ANIMAL RESEARCH IN
                  COLLABORATION WITH FOREIGN COUNTRIES OF CONCERN.

        (a) Prohibition.--None of the funds authorized to be appropriated
    by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2026 for the
    Department of Defense may be obligated or expended--
                (1) to carry out research, development, test, evaluation,
            or training activities involving animals--
                        (A) in collaboration with a foreign country of
                    concern; or
                        (B) at any facility located in, or owned or
                    controlled (directly or indirectly) by, a foreign
                    country of concern; or
                (2) to enter into a contract or other agreement, or make a
            grant, pursuant to which such activities would be carried out.
        (b) Foreign Country of Concern Defined.--In this section, the term
    ``foreign country of concern'' has the meaning given that term in
    section 9901 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 15 U.S.C.
    4651).

    SEC. 229. PROHIBITION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR GAIN OF FUNCTION
                  RESEARCH.

        (a) Prohibition.--None of the funds authorized to be appropriated
    by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2026 for the
    Department of Defense may be obligated or expended--
                (1) to conduct gain-of-function research on any potential
            pandemic pathogen at any facility operated by or on behalf of
            the Department; or
                (2) to award contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, or
            any other form of financial assistance to any institution of
            higher education, nonprofit organization, private entity, or
            other research institute that is conducting gain-of-function
            research on potential pandemic pathogens.
        (b) Waiver.--
                (1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense may waive the
            prohibition under subsection (a) on a case-by-case basis, with
            respect to an individual research project, grant, contract, or
            cooperative agreement, if the Secretary determines that such a
            waiver is in the national interests of the United States.
                (2) Congressional notice.--Not later than 30 days before
            the date on which an award is made, a project is initiated, or
            an agreement entered into, with respect to which a waiver is
            made under paragraph (1), the Secretary of Defense shall submit
            to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House
            of Representatives notice of such waiver.
        (c) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``gain-of-function research'' means any
            research that may be reasonably anticipated to confer an
            attribute to a pathogen such that the pathogen would have
            enhanced pathogenicity or transmissibility in mammals.
                (2) The term ``potential pandemic pathogen'' means a
            pathogen that, as a result of any gain-of-function research--
                        (A) is likely more transmissible or likely capable
                    of wide and uncontrollable spread in human populations;
                        (B) is likely more virulent or likely to cause
                    modest or greater morbidity or mortality in humans; or
                        (C) is likely to pose a severe threat to public
                    health, the capacity of the public health systems to
                    function, or national security.

    SEC. 230. LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS PENDING COMPLIANCE WITH
                  REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO THE JOINT ENERGETICS TRANSITION
                  OFFICE.

        (a) Limitation.--Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this
    Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2026 for the Department
    of Defense and available for the Office of the Under Secretary of
    Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment for travel expenses, not more
    than 75 percent may be obligated or expended until the date on which
    the Secretary of Defense--
                (1) establishes a Joint Energetics Transition Office as
            required under section 148 of title 10, United States Code; and
                (2) submits to the congressional defense committees the
            reports required under subsections (b) and (c) of section 241
            of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
            (Public Law 118-31; 136 Stat. 208).
        (b) Waiver Authority.--The Secretary of Defense may waive the
    prohibition under subsection (a) if the Secretary--
                (1) determines that extenuating circumstances justify such
            a waiver; and
                (2) provides to the congressional defense committees a
            briefing on the reasons for such determination.

    SEC. 231. PRIORITIZATION OF PARTNERSHIPS WITH INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER
                  EDUCATION IN CERTAIN RESEARCH AREAS.

        (a) In General.--In exercising the authority to enter into
    partnerships to support the research, development, test, and evaluation
    activities of the Department of Defense, the Secretary of Defense shall
    prioritize partnerships with institutions of higher education
    conducting research on hypersonics, biotechnology, and artificial
    intelligence.
        (b) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
    Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
    Representatives a report that identifies any ongoing partnerships with
    institutions of higher education as described in subsection (a).

    SEC. 232. RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND IMPLEMENTATION OF UNATTENDED
                  ROBOTIC PROCESS AUTOMATION.

        (a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall carry out
    activities to support the research, development, implementation, and
    oversight of unattended robotic process automation within the
    Department of Defense. Such activities shall include--
                (1) the allocation of funding for research and development
            initiatives to enhance the capabilities of unattended robotic
            process automation in combat, intelligence analysis, and
            defense infrastructure management;
                (2) the development and implementation of a framework for
            expanding unattended robotic process automation technologies
            across mission-critical operations, logistics, and
            administrative processes of the Department, with priority given
            to interoperability, cybersecurity protections, and real-time
            adaptability of automated systems;
                (3) the implementation of policies and processes to ensure
            that any deployment of unattended robotic process automation
            adheres to existing cybersecurity and defense data protection
            regulations; and
                (4) the establishment of a task force to oversee the
            implementation, effectiveness, and long-term integration of
            unattended robotic process automation within the Department.
        (b) Reporting.--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 progress of the
    Secretary in carrying out the activities required under subsection (a).
    Such report shall include--
                (1) performance metrics for such activities;
                (2) an analysis of the cost-effectiveness of such
            activities; and
                (3) an assessment of the potential risks associated with
            the expansion of unattended robotic process automation within
            the Department of Defense.

    SEC. 233. PILOT PROGRAM ON MODERNIZED HEALTH AND USAGE MONITORING
                  SYSTEMS TO ADDRESS OBSOLESCENCE IN MARINE CORPS ROTARY-
                  WING AND TILTROTOR AIRCRAFT.

        (a) Establishment.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Navy shall establish and
    carry out a pilot program to evaluate commercially available, next-
    generation Health and Usage Monitoring Systems (referred to in this
    section as ``HUMS'') technologies intended to address obsolescence
    issues affecting legacy HUMS currently installed on Marine Corps
    rotary-wing and tiltrotor aircraft.
        (b) Objectives.--In conducting the pilot program, the Secretary of
    the Navy shall assess whether modernized HUMS technologies--
                (1) effectively mitigate obsolescence risks associated with
            legacy HUMS systems;
                (2) enhance the operational readiness, availability, and
            sustainment of Marine Corps rotary-wing and tiltrotor aircraft;
            and
                (3) deliver advanced predictive analytics capabilities,
            reducing maintenance burden and lifecycle costs.
        (c) Duration.--The pilot program shall be carried out for a period
    not exceeding one year.
        (d) Report.--Not later than 90 days after completion of the pilot
    program, the Secretary of the Navy shall submit to the congressional
    defense committees a report summarizing--
                (1) the pilot program results, including effectiveness in
            addressing obsolescence, improving predictive maintenance, and
            enhancing readiness and aircraft availability; and
                (2) recommendations regarding broader adoption of evaluated
            HUMS technologies across the Marine Corps rotary-wing and
            tiltrotor aircraft fleet.
        (e) Funding.--
                (1) Increase.--Notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the
            funding tables in division D, the amount authorized to be
            appropriated in section 201 for Research, Development, Test,
            and Evaluation, Defense-wide, for Management Support, Aviation
            Safety, Line 201 (PE 0606301D8Z), as set forth in the funding
            table in section 4201, is hereby increased by $5,000,000.
                (2) Offset.--Notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the
            funding tables in division D, the amount authorized to be
            appropriated in section 101 for Procurement for Other
            Procurement, Army, IAMD Battle Command System, Line 116, as
            specified in the corresponding funding table in section 4101,
            is hereby reduced by $5,000,000.
        (f) Coordination.--The pilot program shall be conducted in
    coordination with appropriate Marine Corps aviation stakeholders,
    including operational and technical authorities responsible for
    aviation maintenance and readiness.

    SEC. 234. PILOT PROGRAM ON MODERNIZED HEALTH AND USAGE MONITORING
                  SYSTEMS TO ADDRESS OBSOLESCENCE IN ARMY ROTARY-WING
                  AIRCRAFT.

        (a) Establishment.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army shall establish and
    carry out a pilot program to evaluate commercially available, next-
    generation Health and Usage Monitoring Systems (referred to in this
    section as ``HUMS'') technologies to address obsolescence issues
    affecting legacy monitoring systems installed on Army rotary-wing
    aircraft.
        (b) Objectives.--In carrying out the pilot program, the Secretary
    of the Army shall assess whether modernized HUMS technologies--
                (1) effectively mitigate obsolescence risks associated with
            legacy HUMS systems;
                (2) significantly enhance operational readiness of rotary-
            wing aircraft;
                (3) provide effective predictive maintenance capabilities
            resulting in reduced maintenance costs and increased aircraft
            availability; and
                (4) extend operational lifespan of existing rotary-wing
            platforms.
        (c) Duration.--The pilot program shall be carried out for a period
    not exceeding one year.
        (d) Platform Selection.--In selecting rotary-wing aircraft for
    participation in the pilot program, the Secretary of the Army is
    encouraged to prioritize platforms whose evaluation would yield broadly
    applicable results, including potential relevance to rotary-wing
    aircraft operated by other branches of the Armed Forces.
        (e) Report.--Not later than 90 days after completion of the pilot
    program, the Secretary of the Army shall submit to the Committees on
    Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report
    that includes--
                (1) an assessment of the tested HUMS technologies'
            effectiveness in addressing obsolescence and improving
            readiness; and
                (2) recommendations for potential broader adoption across
            the Army rotary-wing fleet, including consideration of
            applicability to similar rotary-wing aircraft operated by other
            branches of the Armed Forces.
        (f) Funding.--
                (1) Increase.--Notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the
            funding tables in division D, the amount authorized to be
            appropriated in section 201 for Research, Development, Test,
            and Evaluation, Defense-wide, for Management Support, Aviation
            Safety, Line 201 (PE 0606301D8Z), as set forth in the funding
            table in section 4201, is hereby increased by $5,000,000.
                (2) Offset.--Notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the
            funding tables in division D, the amount authorized to be
            appropriated in section 101 for Procurement for Other
            Procurement, Army, IAMD Battle Command System, Line 116, as
            specified in the corresponding funding table in section 4101,
            is hereby reduced by $5,000,000.
        (g) Coordination.--The pilot program shall be conducted in
    coordination with the Future Vertical Lift Cross-Functional Team and
    the Program Executive Office Aviation.

    SEC. 235. INITIATIVE ON STUDYING ADVANCED ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE,
                  NATIONAL SECURITY, AND STRATEGIC COMPETITION.

        (a) Initiative Required.--The Secretary of Defense shall establish
    and carry out an initiative (referred to in this section as the
    ``Initiative'') to prepare the Department of Defense to fully harness
    the transformative potential of advanced artificial intelligence,
    assess the national security and defense implications of advanced
    artificial intelligence, and analyze strategic competition factors
    relating to the People's Republic of China's pursuit of advanced
    artificial intelligence.
        (b) Designation of Lead Office.--The Secretary of Defense shall
    designate an appropriate agency or office within the Department of
    Defense to have primary responsibility for carrying out the initiative
    described in subsection (a). Any such designation shall not prohibit
    other agencies or offices within the Executive Branch from being
    consulted or otherwise supporting the efforts of the lead office.
        (c) Duties.--Under the Initiative, the agency or office designated
    by the Secretary of Defense under subsection (b) shall do the
    following:
                (1) Review industry documents and assessments of advanced
            artificial intelligence, including preparedness frameworks,
            scaling policies, and risk management frameworks of advanced
            artificial intelligence developers.
                (2) Engage with leading artificial intelligence developers
            and researchers to characterize and anticipate the capabilities
            of highly advanced artificial intelligence relevant to national
            security to inform military planning, societal preparedness,
            and Department of Defense adopt plans, including via
            interviews, site visits, roundtables, expert discussions, and
            other forms of engagement with relevant experts.
                (3) Identify strategies for the Department of Defense to
            encourage adoption and fully leverage advanced artificial
            intelligence systems, assess the comparative adoption to other
            nations, and manage national security threats from advanced
            artificial intelligence competition. In assessing adoption
            strategies, the Secretary shall evaluate the implications of
            advanced artificial intelligence for the national defense and
            form a plan for addressing implications for the Department of
            Defense's processes, systems, functions, capabilities, and
            adoption pathways. The plan shall include--
                        (A) an assessment of the steps needed to prepare
                    the Department of Defense workforce to leverage the
                    transformative potential of advanced artificial
                    intelligence;
                        (B) an assessment of Department of Defense
                    processes and workflows that are most likely to be
                    substantially impacted by the introduction of advanced
                    artificial intelligence within or outside the structure
                    of each process or workflow, and the offices that will
                    be primarily responsible for managing the evolution of
                    those processes;
                        (C) identifying internal Department of Defense
                    policies that require revision, elimination, or
                    creation to effectively and responsibly harness
                    advanced artificial intelligence;
                        (D) a framework for developing the artificial
                    intelligence infrastructure to scale the use of
                    advanced artificial intelligence, including
                    requirements for--
                                (i) artificial intelligence factories that
                            manage the entire artificial intelligence life
                            cycle;
                                (ii) data foundries that effectively and
                            efficiently manage government, commercial, and
                            synthetic data;
                                (iii) edge infrastructure for employing
                            advanced artificial intelligence in warfighting
                            use cases at all levels of command; and
                                (iv) other critical enabling
                            infrastructure, such as information technology
                            systems and energy sources;
                        (E) recommendations for resourcing the materiel and
                    nonmateriel solutions identified in subparagraphs (A)
                    through (D); and
                        (F) recommendations for resourcing critical
                    artificial intelligence assurance activities, such as
                    test and evaluation, continuous monitoring, governance,
                    and the creation of assurance case artifacts.
                (4) Examine the potential implications of advanced
            artificial intelligence on key areas of national defense,
            including chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear
            capabilities, advanced cyber capabilities, model autonomy,
            strategic deception, advanced research and development
            capabilities for producing increasingly powerful artificial
            intelligence, military applications of artificial intelligence
            for warfighting functions, and other areas in which advanced
            artificial intelligence may pose a threat to national security
            or national defense.
                (5) In consultation with the Director of National
            Intelligence, monitor and assess the progress of the People's
            Republic of China in developing advanced artificial
            intelligence and assess the implications of such development
            for strategic competition. In assessing such progress, the
            Secretary shall examine key factors in areas critical for
            People's Republic of China progress toward advanced artificial
            intelligence, including--
                        (A) an assessment of the People's Republic of
                    China's overall efforts toward advanced artificial
                    intelligence, including overall progress, activities to
                    develop or acquire such systems, relative progress
                    compared to United States entities, efforts to prevent
                    loss of control from such systems, and attitudes of the
                    Chinese Communist Party and other influential figures
                    toward advanced artificial intelligence risks and
                    safety approaches;
                        (B) identification of the primary entities in the
                    People's Republic of China that are leading in the
                    development of advanced artificial intelligence;
                        (C) identification of the top researchers in the
                    People's Republic of China who are most essential for
                    the development of advanced artificial intelligence;
                        (D) identification of specific data centers, energy
                    infrastructure, and other resources most critical to
                    the People's Republic of China's progress toward
                    advanced artificial intelligence (including plans for
                    future data centers);
                        (E) identification and assessment of the top
                    methods to robustly detect advanced artificial
                    intelligence development by the People's Republic of
                    China, including methods to assess the degree to which
                    the People's Republic of China is developing advanced
                    artificial intelligence capabilities that pose
                    significant risks to the national security of the
                    United States;
                        (F) identification of the top methods that can be
                    used to disrupt advanced artificial intelligence
                    projects of the People's Republic of China and an
                    assessment of their efficacy and limitations;
                        (G) an assessment of efforts originating in the
                    People's Republic of China to acquire technology and
                    information from entities operating within the United
                    States or other nations to advance progress toward
                    advanced artificial intelligence, including advanced
                    semiconductors, research findings, or insights relating
                    to training or inference; and
                        (H) a comparative assessment of efforts in the
                    People's Republic of China and United States to
                    characterize and mitigate security risks from advanced
                    artificial intelligence systems, including an
                    evaluation of how leading researchers and policymakers
                    in each country conceptualize the national security
                    risks posed by uncontrolled or misaligned advanced
                    artificial intelligence.
                (6) In consultation with the Director of National
            Intelligence and the Secretary of Homeland Security, assess the
            security capabilities of leading United States artificial
            intelligence developers, with a focus on their ability to
            protect advanced artificial intelligence systems, model
            weights, and key insights from the People's Republic of China
            and other highly resourced adversaries.
                (7) Assess the national security risks posed by
            uncontrolled or misaligned advanced artificial intelligence.
            The assessment, focusing on the People's Republic of China and
            the United States, shall include--
                        (A) an examination of emerging capabilities
                    relevant to misaligned or uncontrolled artificial
                    intelligence, including automated artificial
                    intelligence research, recursive self-improvement,
                    ability to deceive humans, agentic capabilities, and
                    other capabilities or processes that could undermine
                    robust or trustworthy human oversight;
                        (B) a review of research on AI misalignment,
                    alignment faking, deception, and other related areas in
                    which artificial intelligence systems appear to act in
                    ways that diverge from the intentions or values of
                    their developers or in ways that diverge from United
                    States values or interests;
                        (C) an assessment of current capabilities within
                    the United States Government to detect and monitor the
                    threats described above, including evaluations of the
                    ability to identify early warning signs or imminent
                    threats relating to recursive self-improvement,
                    offensive cyber use, alignment faking, or other system
                    misbehavior;
                        (D) recommendations for improving the
                    identification, mitigation, and response to risks from
                    uncontrolled or misaligned artificial intelligence
                    systems, with particular attention to interagency
                    coordination and collaboration with the private sector,
                    academic institutions, and allied governments; and
                        (E) implications for the Department of Defense's
                    approach toward adopting or deploying advanced
                    artificial intelligence.
                (8) Create materials and prepare plans to address acute
            national security risks or crises involving advanced artificial
            intelligence, including risks from uncontrolled or misaligned
            advanced artificial intelligence systems, which shall include--
                        (A) developing and conducting unclassified and
                    classified scenario exercises, wargames, tabletop
                    exercises, and other similar efforts to understand how
                    advanced artificial intelligence capabilities could
                    present acute national security risks or crises or pose
                    a risk to existing operational plans of the Department
                    of Defense;
                        (B) developing preparedness plans detailing
                    governmental response strategies to scenarios described
                    in subparagraph (A), including detailed information
                    describing how the Department of Defense would
                    coordinate with relevant entities of the United States
                    (such as advanced artificial intelligence developers,
                    compute cluster providers, and government officials) in
                    the event of an acute national security risk or crisis;
                    and
                        (C) identifying potential gaps in the Department of
                    Defense's authorities, relationships, personnel, or
                    other factors that could affect the Department's
                    ability to address scenarios described in subparagraph
                    (A) or execute strategies described in subparagraph
                    (B).
                (9) Develop potential strategies and recommendations to
            prevent adversaries from acquiring advanced artificial
            intelligence that would pose a grave national security threat
            if acquired or stolen. As part of this effort, the Secretary
            shall assess the potential of a hypothetical centralized,
            highly secure, Department of Defense-led project to securely
            develop advanced artificial intelligence. This evaluation shall
            consider factors including the governance structure,
            cybersecurity and physical security protocols,
            counterintelligence and antiespionage measures against the
            People's Republic of China and other foreign adversaries,
            chain-of-command, size and location of the project, resources
            and personnel required, contingency and emergency response
            plans, geopolitical considerations, and other elements to
            ensure that the project supports United States national
            security objectives. Additional strategies may include export
            controls, counterespionage measures, and approaches for
            protecting sensitive information relevant to national security
            or advanced artificial intelligence development and deployment.
                (10) Provide policy and resourcing recommendations to the
            Secretary of Defense, the President, and Congress relating to
            the topics covered by the Initiative.
        (d) Reports and Briefings.--
                (1) Initial report and briefing.--Not later than 90 days
            after the date of the enactment of this Act--
                        (A) the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
                    Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the
                    House of Representatives a report detailing the
                    organizational structure, staffing requirements, and
                    initial objectives of the Initiative; and
                        (B) provide to the Committees a briefing on the
                    matters set forth in the report.
                (2) Annual reports and briefings.--Not later than 180 days
            after the submission of the initial report under paragraph (1),
            and every 180 days thereafter, the Secretary of Defense shall--
                        (A) submit to the Committees on Armed Services of
                    the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on
                    the activities carried out under the Initiative since
                    the date of the last report under this subsection,
                    including any findings, assessments, and
                    recommendations with respect to the national security
                    implications of advanced artificial intelligence; and
                        (B) provide to the Committees a briefing on the
                    matters set forth in the report.
        (e) Sunset.--The authority to carry out this section shall
    terminate 10 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.
        (f) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``artificial intelligence'' has the meaning
            given that term in section 238(g) of the John S. McCain
            National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public
            Law 115-232; 10 U.S.C. note prec. 4061).
                (2) The term ``advanced artificial intelligence'' means
            artificial general intelligence and other advanced artificial
            intelligence systems at the frontier of performance, including
            systems that match or exceed human expert performance in key
            skills, tasks, or knowledge areas, such as in the areas of
            chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear capabilities,
            cyber offense, model autonomy, persuasion, research and
            development, self-improvement, or military strategy.

    SEC. 236. JOINT RESERVE DETACHMENT OF THE DEFENSE INNOVATION UNIT.

        Section 1766(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
    striking ``may establish'' and inserting ``shall establish and
    maintain''.

    SEC. 237. DEVELOPMENT OF INTERNET ACCESS TECHNOLOGIES BY THE DEFENSE
                  INNOVATION UNIT.

        (a) In General.--The Director of the Defense Innovation Unit
    (referred to in this section as the ``Unit'') shall undertake efforts
    to support the development of low-cost, easily scalable, and rapidly
    deployable technologies to counter internet shutdowns or limitations on
    network access abroad, particularly those imposed by adversary
    countries, to enable populations to overcome such restrictions.
        (b) Objectives.--In carrying out the responsibilities under
    subsection (a), the Director of the Unit shall prioritize the following
    objectives:
                (1) Identifying and supporting the development of
            technologies capable of overcoming internet blackouts and
            network disruptions imposed by an adversary country and
            facilitating internet and network access, including--
                        (A) low Earth orbit satellite internet
                    infrastructure;
                        (B) mesh networking solutions;
                        (C) portable and deployable communication systems;
                    and
                        (D) virtual private networks.
                (2) Collaborating with industry, academia, and relevant
            stakeholders to accelerate the research, development, and
            deployment of such technologies.
                (3) Conducting pilot programs and field experiments to test
            the effectiveness and scalability of developed solutions in
            real-world settings.
                (4) Providing technical assistance and resources to partner
            organizations, governments, and nongovernmental entities
            engaged in efforts to expand internet access.
                (5) Identifying and evaluating off-the-shelf technologies
            that could be rapidly procured and deployed to address internet
            access challenges in targeted regions.
        (c) Collaboration With Defense Acquisition University.--The
    Director of the Unit shall collaborate with the head of the Defense
    Acquisition University to leverage expertise in acquisition processes
    and practices related to carrying out the objectives under subsection
    (b) with the aim of--
                (1) integrating best practices in defense acquisition into
            the research, development, and deployment processes of
            technologies developed by the Unit to facilitate internet
            access;
                (2) ensuring that technologies developed by the Unit align
            with acquisition priorities and strategies of the Department of
            Defense;
                (3) providing training and educational opportunities for
            Unit personnel on acquisition principles, regulations, and
            procedures, with a focus on technology development for
            countering censorship and related restrictions;
                (4) fostering dialogue and exchange of knowledge between
            acquisition professionals and innovation specialists to enhance
            the effectiveness and efficiency of defense technology
            acquisition related to internet access technologies; and
                (5) collaborating on the development of acquisition
            strategies that prioritize the rapid acquisition and deployment
            of technologies aimed at countering censorship and restrictions
            on internet access.
        (d) Reporting.--Not later than one year after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, and on an annual basis thereafter, the Director
    of the Unit shall submit to the Secretary of Defense and the
    congressional defense committees a report detailing the progress,
    challenges, and outcomes of the efforts undertaken pursuant to this
    section.

    SEC. 238. LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR REALIGNMENT OF THE
                  RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION FUNCTION FOR
                  ARMY AMMUNITION.

        (a) Limitation.--None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by
    this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2026 for the
    Department of Defense may be obligated or expended to realign the
    research, development, test, and evaluation function for Army
    ammunition away from the current Joint Program Executive Office
    Armaments and Ammunition or Joint Capabilities Portfolio Executive
    Ammunition construct until a period of 180 days has elapsed following
    the date on which the report required under subsection (b) is submitted
    to the congressional defense committees.
        (b) Report Required.--Not later than November 1, 2026, the
    Secretary of the Army shall submit to the congressional defense
    committees a report that includes the following with respect to the
    proposed realignment of functions described in subsection (a):
                (1) An explanation of whether Army personnel, including
            contractors, would be required to relocate to a new location
            and if so an estimate of how many personnel would relocate and
            to what locations.
                (2) An explanation of whether the Army expects to build new
            facilities and infrastructure at new locations to accomplish
            the research, development, test, and evaluation function for
            Army ammunition and, if so, identification of--
                        (A) what new facilities and infrastructure would
                    have to be constructed; and
                        (B) where such facilities and infrastructure would
                    be constructed.
                (3) A detailed estimate of the costs of relocating
            personnel and equipment and constructing new facilities and
            infrastructure.
                (4) A detailed explanation of the efficiencies, if any,
            that the Army expects to realize by realigning the research,
            development, test, and evaluation function for Army ammunition
            to Capabilities Portfolio Executive Fires.
                (5) In consultation with the with the Secretary of the Navy
            and the Secretary of the Air Force, a determination as to
            whether realigning the research, development, test, and
            evaluation function for Army ammunition to Capabilities
            Portfolio Executive Fires will hinder or impede the joint
            construct that Joint Program Executive Office Armaments and
            Ammunition has traditionally maintained with the Navy, Marine
            Corps, and Air Force.

                 Subtitle C--Plans, Reports, and Other Matters

    SEC. 241. FEASIBILITY STUDY ON INCORPORATING MILITARILY-RELEVANT
                  APPLICATIONS OF EMERGING BIOTECHNOLOGY INTO WARGAMING
                  EXERCISES.

        (a) In General.--The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff shall
    conduct a review to determine the feasibility and advisability
    modifying the design of wargaming exercises to ensure that such
    exercises incorporate militarily-relevant applications of emerging
    biotechnology.
        (b) Elements.--In conducting the review required under subsection
    (a), the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff shall take into
    account--
                (1) biotechnology-enabled enhancements that improve the
            cognitive and physical performance of warfighters;
                (2) biotechnology-enabled chemicals and materials intended
            to provide a strategic advantage on the battlefield;
                (3) adversaries' use of biotechnology for military purposes
            beyond traditional biological weapons; and
                (4) any other militarily-relevant applications of
            biotechnology determined appropriate by the Chairman.
        (c) Consultation.--In conducting the review under subsection (a),
    the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff shall consult with--
                (1) the commanders of the combatant commands; and
                (2) other stakeholders within and outside the Department of
            Defense, as necessary, to identify recent militarily-relevant
            advancements in the field of biotechnology that could
            potentially be incorporated into exercises.
        (d) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff shall
    submit to 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). The report shall include--
                (1) a detailed summary of any recommended modifications to
            wargaming exercises; and
                (2) if applicable, a plan for regularly updating the design
            of such exercises to keep pace with advances in biotechnology.
        (e) Wargaming Exercise Defined.--In this section, the term
    ``wargaming exercise'' means a military exercise conducted to test or
    improve tactical expertise, and includes the Globally Integrated
    Wargames.

    SEC. 242. FEASIBILITY STUDY ON USE OF CLOUD LABORATORIES.

        (a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall conduct a review to
    determine the feasibility and advisability of using cloud laboratories
    at the Department of Defense to provide authorized researchers with
    access to high-quality experimental instrumentation and data collection
    for purposes of generating high-quality data.
        (b) Elements.--In conducting the review required under subsection
    (a), the Secretary of Defense shall take into account--
                (1) best practices for cloud computing methods to safely
            store sensitive data, such as biological data;
                (2) considerations related to cybersecurity, biosecurity,
            research security, and data privacy;
                (3) estimated costs for the construction and sustainment of
            cloud laboratories;
                (4) estimated timelines for establishing cloud
            laboratories; and
                (5) consideration of how cloud laboratories can improve the
            quality and quantity of data to improve research and
            development of novel technologies.
        (c) Report.--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 review conducted under
    subsection (a).
        (d) Cloud Laboratory Defined.--In this section, the term ``cloud
    laboratory'' means a physical laboratory equipped with automation and
    data storage to conduct experiments.

    SEC. 243. QUARTERLY REPORTS ON TERMINATION OF CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY
                  RESEARCH AWARDS.

        (a) Reports Required.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, and on a quarterly basis thereafter, the
    Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense
    committees a report that includes the following:
                (1) With respect to the quarter preceding the date of the
            report, identification of each covered award that was
            terminated by the Department of defense on the basis that the
            award no longer effectuates the programs goals or agency
            priorities as provided under the Department of Defense Research
            and Development General Terms and Conditions (dated March
            2025), or any related or successor guidance.
                (2) For each covered award identified under paragraph (1)--
                        (A) an explanation of whether or not that award was
                    meeting relevant objectives and requirements; and
                        (B) a justification for the termination of the
                    award.
        (b) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``covered award'' means an award made by the
            Department of Defense relating to the research or development
            of any of the 14 critical technology areas.
                (2) The term ``14 critical technology areas'' means the
            critical technology areas described in the memorandum of the
            Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering issued
            on February 1, 2022, titled ``USD(R&E) Technology Vision for an
            Era of Competition'', or any successor guidance.

    SEC. 244. REPORT ON DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE MARKET RESEARCH OF CRITICAL
                  TECHNOLOGY AND CAPABILITIES.

        (a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with
    the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering and the
    Under Secretary of Acquisition and Sustainment, shall submit to the
    congressional defense committees a report that--
                (1) reviews and assesses the ability of the Department of
            Defense to conduct effective and thorough market research on
            critical existing and emerging defense technologies; and
                (2) makes recommendations for the improvement of such
            market research capabilities.
        (b) Contents.--The report under subsection (a) shall include the
    following:
                (1) An assessment of the strategic market evaluation
            practices across developmental innovation and acquisition
            offices, including practices that are aligned for purposes of
            investigating existing commercial technology capabilities in
            critical technologies and capabilities.
                (2) Recommendations on ways to improve market research and
            commercial sector due diligence within key Department of
            Defense innovation and acquisition offices, with a particular
            focus on deeper engagement with existing private sector
            entities.
                (3) An assessment of the current status of development
            maturity and growth in critical technological market areas.
                (4) An assessment of regulatory, legal, and administrative
            barriers in testing and evaluation of such critical
            technologies that may delay their maturation and development,
            such as--
                        (A) a lack of authority to operate new technologies
                    domestically; and
                        (B) barriers to direct commercial sales and foreign
                    military sales for such critical technologies.
                (5) An assessment of how the barriers described in
            paragraph (4) may be addressed to direct additional investment
            and speed development.
                (6) An assessment of current practices of accumulating and
            storing market research data across the Department of Defense
            enterprise, from early-stage research and development efforts
            to mature commercial solutions.
                (7) Recommendations, with respect to each critical
            technology sector, for enhancing private sector participation,
            lowering barriers to entry for commercial sector entities,
            decreasing capital costs required for development, and
            shortening internal Department of Defense timelines for major
            acquisition decisions.
                (8) Recommendations for the creation of standardized best
            practices for market research and commercial sector due
            diligence within key innovation and acquisition organizations
            in the Department of Defense.
        (c) Consultation.--In preparing the report under subsection (a) the
    Secretary shall seek input from relevant individuals and organizations
    in commercial industry and the venture capital sector.

    SEC. 245. REPORT ON LOW-COST UNDERSEA EFFECTORS.

        (a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that--
                (1) the Defense Innovation Unit's (DIU) Low Cost Undersea
            Effectors Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO), which seeks to
            demonstrate affordable, mission-specific small and medium
            unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) capable of supporting
            subsea and seabed warfare, intelligence, surveillance,
            reconnaissance (ISR), and expeditionary warfare, offers the
            potential to deliver kinetic effects, ISR, and expeditionary
            capabilities at low cost, with reduced training and logistics
            burdens, and in quantities sufficient to enable distributed
            maritime operations;
                (2) the Low-Cost Undersea Effectors CSO should be fully
            funded and executed to its intended scope, with particular
            emphasis on transitioning viable systems to scaled production
            rapidly;
                (3) the Secretary of the Navy should plan for and execute
            procurement of successful systems emerging from the Low-Cost
            Undersea Effectors CSO, including by leveraging Other
            Transaction Authority, rapid acquisition authorities, and
            appropriate research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E)
            and procurement accounts; and
                (4) early adoption of commercially derived, low-cost
            unmanned underwater vehicles will complement, rather than
            compete with, traditional programs of record, and will enable
            novel operational concepts ensuring our national security edge
            in undersea warfare.
        (b) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of
    this Act, the Secretary of the Navy, in coordination with DIU, shall
    provide a briefing to the congressional defense committees on the Low-
    Cost Undersea Effectors CSO, including--
                (1) the funding plan and execution status for the Low-Cost
            Undersea Effectors CSO;
                (2) Navy plans to begin limited procurement of successful
            CSO awardees for operational experimentation and fleet
            integration;
                (3) pathways for scaling production of low-cost UUVs; and
                (4) steps to ensure small business and non-traditional
            defense contractors remain central to future acquisition in
            this domain.

    SEC. 246. REPORT ON ELECTRONIC WARFARE CAPABILITY FOR UNMANNED SURFACE
                  VESSELS.

        (a) In General.--Not later than 90 days from the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for
    Research, Development, and Acquisition shall submit to the
    congressional defense committees an unclassified report on planned
    development of a configurable, low-cost, expendable electronic warfare
    capability to support unmanned surface vessel survivability.
        (b) Elements.--The report required under subsection (a) shall
    include the following:
                (1) An assessment of currently available electronic warfare
            capabilities for unmanned surface vessels and limitations of
            current technology.
                (2) A determination of funding availability for fiscal
            years 2026 through 2030 by program element to support the rapid
            development of configurable low-cost electronic warfare
            capabilities for multi-class unmanned surface vessels.
                (3) A determination of funding availability from Public Law
            119-21.
                (4) An assessment of current and future satellite radar
            detection capabilities in finding and tracking ocean-going
            unmanned surface vessels by any country determined by the
            Secretary of State to be a foreign adversary with such
            capabilities.
                (5) A list of possible technical requirements for a multi-
            class, affordable, low-power, and expendable electronic warfare
            system.
                (6) A rapid acquisition strategy for this capability.

    SEC. 247. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE BIOTECHNOLOGY STRATEGY.

        (a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment
    of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall, in coordination with the
    Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering and the Under
    Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, submit to the
    Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed
    Services of the House of Representatives a strategy on the national
    security implications of emerging biotechnologies, including the future
    role that biotechnology will play in defense, and means to improve
    industry, interagency, and international relationships in this sector.
        (b) Elements.--The strategy required pursuant to subsection (a)
    shall include the following elements:
                (1) How the Department of Defense will develop and expand a
            network of commercial facilities for the biomanufacture of
            products that are critical for defense needs.
                (2) Review and update of military specifications in order
            to better incorporate or substitute current products with
            biotechnology-based products.
                (3) Updated plans and policies for the Department to enter
            into advance market commitments and offtake agreements for
            biotechnology products that have defense applications.
                (4) A description of how the Department could better
            incorporate military-relevant applications of emerging
            biotechnology into wargaming exercises, tabletop exercises, or
            other net assessment analyses.
                (5) The benefits and costs of issuing a research grand
            challenge, or a series of challenges, that focus on making
            biotechnology predictably engineerable and how the Department
            would implement such research grand challenge, or challenges.
                (6) Development of a biotechnology regulation science and
            technology program within the Department, including development
            of digital infrastructure to support simplified regulation and
            the development of biometrology tools.
                (7) Updated plans and policies for inter-governmental
            support that the Department could provide in encouraging member
            countries of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) to
            aggregate demand and pool purchasing power for biotechnology
            products.
                (8) Review of plans and guidance on how the Department can
            work to develop, integrate, and disseminate biotechnology
            research initiatives across member countries of the North
            Atlantic Treaty Organization, and how the Department might
            coordinate with international stakeholders to utilize the
            combined research capabilities of such member countries to
            drive a biotechnology development approach.

    SEC. 248. PLAN TO SUPPORT ADVANCED MANUFACTURING AND MATERIALS FOR
                  HYPERSONICS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT.

        (a) Plan Required.--The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition
    and Sustainment shall develop a plan for allocating up to $20,000,000
    to develop a comprehensive set of advanced manufacturing practices and
    advanced materials for hypersonics research and development.
        (b) Elements.--At a minimum, the plan under subsection (a) shall--
                (1) address--
                        (A) intelligence-optimized robotic forming;
                        (B) additive and subtractive manufacturing methods;
                        (C) precision joining (laser, e-beam, friction
                    stir) for dissimilar metals and metal/CMC interfaces;
                    and
                        (D) advanced materials and processing; and
                (2) define qualification artifacts (process allowable, non-
            destructive inspection procedures, and digital-thread data
            standards) and pilot lines executed by consortia of primes,
            startups, and Federal labs, with TRL/MRL, cost, and lead-time
            objectives.
        (c) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition
    and Sustainment shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the
    Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the plan developed
    under subsection (a).

    SEC. 249. STRATEGY FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF FRICTION STIR ADDITIVE
                  MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGIES.

        (a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and
    Engineering shall submit to the congressional defense committees a
    comprehensive report outlining the strategy of the Department of
    Defense for the research, development, and deployment of friction stir
    additive manufacturing technologies.
        (b) Elements.--The report required by subsection (a) shall include
    the following:
                (1) An assessment of the strategic importance of developing
            and deploying friction stir additive manufacturing technologies
            for national defense, including their potential to enhance
            supply chain resilience, manufacturing agility, and operational
            readiness.
                (2) A detailed summary of current and planned Department of
            Defense programs and initiatives that are supporting the
            development, testing, or implementation of friction stir
            additive manufacturing technologies.
                (3) An analysis of key areas of operational impact of such
            technologies, including--
                        (A) expeditionary manufacturing and sustainment
                    capabilities;
                        (B) deployable micro-factory systems for forward
                    operating bases or contested environments; and
                        (C) development of ultra-large-scale friction stir
                    additive manufacturing techniques for critical defense
                    infrastructure and platforms.

    SEC. 250. REPORT ON RESEARCH RELATING TO THE UPPER ATMOSPHERE AND NEAR-
                  SPACE ENVIRONMENT.

        (a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that--
                (1) the upper atmosphere and near-space environment are
            important to Air Force and Joint operations worldwide and the
            operational and threat environments that U.S. assets are likely
            to encounter;
                (2) research is needed to study atmospheric phenomenology
            and develop technologies for continuous monitoring and
            detection of encroachment and adversarial effects in the
            atmosphere;
                (3) research on atmospheric signatures and dynamics in the
            upper atmosphere and the development of predictive techniques
            to ensure observational and operational superiority would be
            beneficial for Air Force missions; and
                (4) the Secretary of the Air Force should conduct
            additional research in these areas.
        (b) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with
    the Secretary of the Air Force, shall submit to the Committees on Armed
    Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report that
    includes the following:
                (1) An assessment of intelligence activities and other
            competitive activities undertaken by foreign nations with
            respect to the upper atmosphere and near-space environment.
                (2) A comprehensive strategy to address the upper
            atmosphere and near-space environment, which shall include
            requirements for high-altitude, long-duration, and heavy-lift
            propulsion systems and platforms.

                      TITLE III--OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

                  Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations

    SEC. 301. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

        Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2026
    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.

                       Subtitle B--Energy and Environment

    SEC. 311. INCLUSION OF NUCLEAR ENERGY AND NUCLEAR TECHNOLOGIES IN
                  ELIGIBLE INVESTMENTS MADE BY OFFICE OF STRATEGIC CAPITAL.

        Section 149(f)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (U) through (GG) as
            subparagraphs (W) through (II), respectively; and
                (2) by inserting after subparagraph (T) the following new
            subparagraphs:
                        ``(U) Nuclear energy.
                        ``(V) Nuclear technologies.''.

    SEC. 312. INCLUSION OF INFORMATION ABOUT PFAS INVESTIGATION AND
                  REMEDIATION IN ANNUAL REPORT ON DEFENSE ENVIRONMENTAL
                  PROGRAMS.

        Section 2711 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) in subsection (b), by adding at the end the following
            new paragraph:
                ``(6) Information on the costs associated with
            investigating and remediating per- and polyfluoroalkyl
            substances contamination, including--
                        ``(A) detailed information regarding the total
                    potential total costs to the Department of
                    investigating and remediating such contamination at all
                    locations where investigation and remediation is
                    expected to be funded by the Department; and
                        ``(B) the cost assumption analysis required under
                    subsection (d).''; and
                (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection:
        ``(d) PFAS Cost Assumption Analysis.--The Secretary shall carry out
    an annual cost assumption analysis with respect to the most important
    contributors to the costs to the Department of investigating and
    remediating per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances contamination that--
                ``(1) includes--
                        ``(A) an assessment of any changes in regulatory
                    standards, treatment technologies, and site
                    prioritization that could affect future costs;
                        ``(B) examples of how modifying assumptions about
                    contamination extent, remediation timelines, or
                    emerging disposal methods could affect projected costs;
                    and
                        ``(C) an identification of any funding shortfalls
                    or other constraints that could affect the
                    investigation and remediation of such contamination;
                    and
                ``(2) incorporates a risk and uncertainty analysis with
            respect to the effects of potential changes in the most
            important contributors to the costs to the Department of
            investigating and remediating per- and polyfluoroalkyl
            substances contamination, including--
                        ``(A) variability in the extent of such
                    contamination based on ongoing site assessments,
                    inspections, and investigations;
                        ``(B) shifts in regulatory requirements that could
                    alter investigation and remediation strategies; and
                        ``(C) advances in technologies for the treatment
                    and disposal such contamination that could reduce or
                    increase long-term costs.''.

    SEC. 313. MODIFICATION OF REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO REPLACEMENT OF
                  FLUORINATED AQUEOUS FILM-FORMING FOAM.

        Section 322 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 10 U.S.C. 2661 note prec.) is amended--
                (1) in subsection (b)--
                        (A) by striking ``October 1, 2023'' and inserting
                    ``October 1, 2026''; and
                        (B) by striking ``in excess of one part per billion
                    of'' and inserting ``detectable'';
                (2) in subsection (c)(1), by striking ``October 1, 2024''
            and inserting ``October 1, 2026'';
                (3) by striking subsection (d) and inserting the following:
        ``(d) Exemptions.--Subsections (b) and (c) shall not apply to
    firefighting foam for use--
                ``(1) onboard oceangoing vessels, including use in pier-
            side inspection, testing, and maintenance;
                ``(2) that is necessary to conduct testing to meet military
            specification qualification requirements and ensure quality
            standards of the inventory of the Department;
                ``(3) during research, development, test, and evaluation of
            fluorine-free fire-fighting agents;
                ``(4) on naval nuclear submarine propulsion plants; or
                ``(5) in tactical vehicles and equipment that is
            incompatible with fluorine-free fire-fighting agents.''; and
                (4) in subsection (e)--
                        (A) in paragraph (1)--
                                (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph
                            (A), by inserting ``the limitation under
                            subsection (b) or'' before ``the prohibition'';
                            and
                                (ii) in subparagraph (B)--
                                        (I) in clause (ii), by inserting
                                    ``or to maintain military readiness''
                                    after ``safety'';
                                        (II) by striking clause (iii) and
                                    redesignating clauses (iv) and (v) as
                                    clauses (iii) and (iv), respectively;
                                    and
                                        (III) in clause (iii), as so
                                    redesignated, by striking ``and does
                                    not require revision''; and
                        (B) in paragraph (2)(C), by striking ``Secretary of
                    Defense'' and inserting ``Under Secretary of Defense
                    for Acquisition and Sustainment''.

    SEC. 314. PROVISION OF ALTERNATIVE DRINKING WATER TO CERTAIN
                  COMMUNITIES WITH PRIVATE DRINKING WATER WELLS
                  CONTAMINATED WITH PERFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES OR
                  POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES.

        (a) Requirement.--Beginning on the date of the enactment of this
    Act, for each household that is located in a community with a private
    drinking water well in which contamination from a perfluoroalkyl
    substance, polyfluoroalkyl substance, or mixture thereof resulting from
    activities of the Department of Defense exceeds the maximum contaminant
    level for such substance or mixture, respectively, and that has not
    received a permanent safe drinking water solution described in
    subsection (b), the Secretary of Defense shall provide to such
    household an alternative source of drinking water (which may include
    the provision of bottled water) until such time as--
                (1) the degree of cleanup of such contamination has at
            least attained such respective maximum contaminant level,
            consistent with section 121(d) of the Comprehensive
            Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980
            (42 U.S.C. 9621(d)); or
                (2) the Secretary provides such household with a permanent
            safe drinking water solution described in subsection (b).
        (b) Permanent Safe Drinking Water Solutions Described.--A permanent
    safe drinking water solution described in this subsection is the
    connection of a household to a public water system, installation at a
    household of an onsite filtration system capable of treating the
    contamination specified in subsection (a), or provision to a household
    of another permanent alternative source of drinking water.
        (c) Coordination With Existing Authorities.--The Secretary of
    Defense shall carry out this section in a manner consistent with the
    Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act
    of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9601 et seq.) and any other authority under
    environmental law, including by coordinating efforts under subsection
    (a) with ongoing efforts to address contamination under such
    authorities.
        (d) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The terms ``maximum contaminant level'' and ``public
            water system'' have the meanings given those terms in section
            1401 of the Safe Drinking Water Act (42 U.S.C. 300f).
                (2) The term ``private drinking water well'' means a
            drinking water well that is not a public water system and is
            not connected to a public water system.

    SEC. 315. RESPONSIBILITIES OF EXECUTIVE AGENT FOR INSTALLATION AND
                  OPERATIONAL NUCLEAR ENERGY.

        (a) Executive Agent.--The Secretary of Defense, in coordination
    with the Secretary of the Army, the Under Secretary of Defense for
    Acquisition and Sustainment, the Under Secretary of Defense for
    Research and Engineering, and the Director of the Strategic
    Capabilities Office of the Department of Defense, shall ensure that,
    not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act,
    there is designated an executive agent of the Department of Defense for
    installation and operational nuclear energy.
        (b) Responsibilities.--The responsibilities of the executive agent
    specified in subsection (a) shall include the following:
                (1) In coordination with the commanders of the combatant
            commands and the Joint Chiefs of Staff, assessing installation
            energy and operational energy needs, and establishing and
            maintaining requirements for the use of nuclear energy to meet
            such needs, for the purpose of furthering mission critical
            activities of the Department of Defense and enhancing national
            security.
                (2) Consulting with project developers and other experts
            from the commercial nuclear industry, potential private owners
            and operators of nuclear reactors to be deployed at military
            installations, and other persons determined appropriate by the
            executive agent, to assess the technological capabilities,
            development status, costs, timelines, risks, and potential need
            for design evolution of nuclear reactors to meet the needs of
            the Department of Defense referred to paragraph (1).
                (3) In coordination with the Secretary of Energy, the
            Secretaries of the military departments, and the Nuclear
            Regulatory Commission, assessing the technology readiness,
            licensability, deployability, operability, and maintainability
            of nuclear reactors with respect to potential deployment at
            military installations.
                (4) In coordination with the Secretary of Defense and the
            Secretaries of the military departments, integrating technical
            and project resources across the Department of Defense for the
            use of nuclear reactors to meet the needs of the Department of
            Defense referred to in paragraph (1), including by developing a
            plan to aggregate the demand for, and the acquisition and
            deployment of, nuclear reactors across military installations
            and military departments.
                (5) In coordination with the Secretary of Energy and the
            Nuclear Regulatory Commission--
                        (A) evaluating the regulatory framework and other
                    requirements applicable to the use of nuclear reactors
                    to meet such needs; and
                        (B) establishing training programs and plans
                    relating to the acquisition and operation of nuclear
                    reactors to meet such needs.
                (6) Identifying the timelines and resource requirements
            necessary for the acquisition and operation of nuclear reactors
            to meet such needs, including--
                        (A) any support necessary from the national
                    laboratories of the Department of Energy; and
                        (B) any funding necessary to carry out interim
                    pilot programs for the limited deployment of nuclear
                    reactors until such timelines and resource requirements
                    are met.
                (7) Including resource requirements identified pursuant to
            paragraph (6), and any other resource requirements necessary to
            carry out this subsection, in applicable planning, programming,
            budgeting, and execution processes of the Department of
            Defense, including by preparing, as applicable--
                        (A) a program objective memorandum for any new
                    resource so required; and
                        (B) a budget justification for any new resource so
                    required for inclusion in the budget materials
                    submitted by the Secretary of Defense to Congress in
                    support of the President's annual budget request
                    (submitted to Congress pursuant to section 1105 of
                    title 31, United States Code).
                (8) Providing technical support for programs of the
            military departments relating to the deployment of nuclear
            reactors for installation energy resilience.
        (c) Annual Reports.--Not later than September 30, 2026, and
    annually thereafter for a period of five years, the executive agent
    specified in subsection (a) shall submit to the Secretary of Defense
    and the congressional defense committees a report describing the
    actions taken to implement this section during the one-year period
    ending on the date of the submission of such report.
        (d) Plan for Program of Record.--
                (1) Submission.--Not later than one year after the date of
            the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in
            coordination with the executive agent specified in subsection
            (a), shall submit to the congressional defense committees a
            plan to establish a program of record of the Department of
            Defense for the use of nuclear energy to meet installation
            energy and operational energy needs.
                (2) Elements.--The plan under paragraph (1) shall include
            the following:
                        (A) An identification of requirements necessary for
                    the establishment of the program of record specified in
                    such paragraph.
                        (B) A budget estimate for such program of record
                    through 2030 or through the conclusion of the five-year
                    period following the first date on which a nuclear
                    reactor is deployed at a military installation,
                    whichever is later.
                        (C) A summary of actions taken to implement the
                    responsibilities under subsection (b) and information
                    derived as a result of such actions.
                        (D) Use cases for nuclear reactors, developed in
                    coordination with the commanders of combatant commands
                    with respect to installation and operational needs
                    (including needs relating to the electrification of
                    operational energy, elimination of fuel supply
                    vulnerabilities, military installation resilience,
                    sustainment of military installations, enablement of
                    multi-domain operations, and advanced weaponry).
                        (E) An identification of the minimum potential
                    number of military installations at which nuclear
                    reactors would be necessary to deploy in order to
                    establish a cost-effective program, and projected dates
                    by which such nuclear reactors would achieve initial
                    operational capability.
                        (F) An estimate of fuel requirements necessary to
                    support the deployment of various models of nuclear
                    reactors at military installations, to inform future
                    acquisition planning.
        (e) Compliance With Applicable Directive.--The Secretary shall
    carry out this section in compliance with Directive 5101.1.
        (f) Support Within Department of Defense.--In accordance with
    Directive 5101.1, the Secretary shall ensure that the military
    departments, the Defense Agencies, and other elements of the Department
    of Defense provide the executive agent specified in subsection (a) with
    the appropriate support and resources needed to perform the roles,
    responsibilities, and authorities of the executive agent.
        (g) Definitions.--In this section--
                (1) The term ``Directive 5101.1'' means Department of
            Defense Directive 5101.1, or any successor directive relating
            to the responsibilities of an executive agent of the Department
            of Defense.
                (2) The terms ``energy resilience'' and ``military
            installation resilience'' have the meanings given those terms
            in section 101 of title 10, United States Code.
                (3) The term ``executive agent'' has the meaning given the
            term ``DoD Executive Agent'' in Directive 5101.1.
                (4) The term ``operational energy'' has the meaning given
            that term in section 2924 of title 10, United States Code.

    SEC. 316. ESTABLISHMENT OF ADVANCED NUCLEAR TECHNOLOGIES TRANSITION
                  WORKING GROUP.

        (a) Establishment.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall establish a
    working group to be known as the ``Advanced Nuclear Technologies
    Transition Working Group''.
        (b) Membership.--The working group shall be composed of the
    following members, or designees thereof:
                (1) The Secretary of Defense.
                (2) The Secretaries of the military departments.
                (3) The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
                (4) The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and
            Sustainment.
                (5) The Under Secretary of Defense for Research and
            Engineering.
                (6) The Under Secretary of Defense for Policy.
                (7) The Director of the Defense Innovation Unit.
                (8) The Director of the Strategic Capabilities Office.
                (9) The head of any other organizational entity of the
            Department of Defense the Chairperson determines appropriate.
        (c) Chairperson.--The Secretary of Defense, or a designee thereof,
    shall serve as the Chairperson of the working group.
        (d) Duties.--The duties of the working group shall include the
    following:
                (1) Developing and implementing a strategy to accelerate
            the procurement and fielding of commercially available advanced
            nuclear technologies using available authorities.
                (2) Identifying critical installation energy and
            operational energy needs of military installations and the
            combatant commands that may be addressed through the use of
            advanced nuclear technologies, ensuring such needs are
            considered in relation to efforts and planned efforts of the
            Department of Defense, and developing an accelerated pathway to
            leverage advanced nuclear technologies to address any gap in
            such needs.
                (3) Coordinating efforts among the members of the working
            group for the demonstration and transition of advanced nuclear
            technologies, including by increasing opportunities for
            collaboration between the Department of Defense and potential
            partners within the commercial nuclear industry with respect to
            research and development, testing and evaluation, and
            procurement activities relating to such technologies.
                (4) Coordinating with the heads of other relevant Federal
            departments and agencies regarding the conduct of interagency
            activities and development of best practices to address
            obstacles to the rapid fielding of advanced nuclear
            technologies, including any such obstacle relating to workforce
            development, regulatory frameworks, licensing requirements,
            access to fuel sources, safety or security standards, or
            decommissioning.
                (5) Establishing opportunities for engagement with
            developers of advanced nuclear technologies within the
            commercial nuclear industry to assess the availability
            (including, as applicable, the timeline for availability) of
            micro-reactor and small modular reactor capabilities for
            potential application to meet the needs of the Department of
            Defense.
        (e) Meetings.--The working group shall meet at the call of the
    Chairperson and not less frequently than quarterly.
        (f) Briefings and Reports.--
                (1) Initial briefing.--Not later than 180 days after the
            date of enactment of this Act, the Chairperson shall provide to
            the congressional defense committees a briefing on the
            organization, plans, milestones, and activities of the working
            group.
                (2) Annual report.--Not later than September 30, 2026, and
            annually thereafter until the date of termination under
            subsection (g), the Chairperson shall submit to the
            congressional defense committees a report describing, with
            respect to the year preceding the date of submission of the
            report, the plans, milestones, and activities of the working
            group, including a description of the status during such year
            of any project relating to advanced nuclear technologies, any
            funding or other requirement associated with such a project,
            and any plan to transition a capability under such a project.
        (g) Termination.--The working group shall terminate on September
    30, 2029.
        (h) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``micro-reactor'' means an advanced nuclear
            reactor, as such term is defined in section 951(b)(1) of the
            Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 16271(b)(1)), with a rated
            capacity of less than 50 electrical megawatts.
                (2) The term ``operational energy'' has the meaning given
            that term in section 2924 of title 10, United States Code.
                (3) The term ``small modular reactor'' means an advanced
            nuclear reactor, as such term is defined in section 951(b)(1)
            of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 16271(b)(1))--
                        (A) with a rated capacity of less than 500
                    electrical megawatts; and
                        (B) that may be constructed and operated in
                    combination with similar reactors at a single site.
                (4) The term ``working group'' means the working group
            established under subsection (a).

    SEC. 317. DEPARTMENT OF AIR FORCE PROGRAM OF RECORD FOR COMMERCIAL
                  WEATHER DATA.

        (a) Establishment.--Not later than September 30, 2027, the
    Secretary of the Air Force shall establish a program of record of the
    Department of the Air Force to--
                (1) acquire and use commercial weather data to--
                        (A) support operational weather forecasting; and
                        (B) enhance mission planning and execution in data-
                    sparse and contested environments;
                (2) integrate such commercial weather data and related
            systems into meteorological and decision support frameworks of
            the Air Force; and
                (3) ensure resilience against adversarial advancements in
            space-based environmental monitoring.
        (b) Submission to Congress.--Not later than March 1, 2026, the
    Secretary of the Air Force shall submit to the congressional defense
    committees, with respect to the program of record to be established
    under subsection (a), the following:
                (1) A transition plan for the adoption of such program of
            record, including projected costs and funding requirements over
            the period covered by the program objective memorandum process
            for fiscal years 2027 through 2031.
                (2) An acquisition strategy for such program of record,
            including an outline of potential middle tier of acquisition
            pathways or major capability acquisition pathways (as such term
            is defined in Department of Defense Instruction 5000.85, titled
            ``Major Capability Acquisition'' and issued on August 6, 2020
            (or successor instruction)).
                (3) A budget justification for inclusion of such program of
            record in the budget materials submitted by the Secretary of
            Defense to Congress in support of the President's annual budget
            request (submitted to Congress pursuant to section 1105 of
            title 31, United States Code) for fiscal year 2027, to secure
            sustained funding.

    SEC. 318. PILOT PROGRAM ON NAVY INSTALLATION NUCLEAR ENERGY.

        (a) Pilot Program Required.--Beginning not later than 180 days
    after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary of
    the Navy for Energy, Installations, and Environment shall carry out a
    ten-year pilot program at not fewer than two naval installations for
    the purpose of determining how small modular reactors or mobile
    reactors could be used--
                (1) to meet the installation energy needs of the Navy
            during the ten-year period beginning on the date of the
            enactment of this Act; and
                (2) to inform the development of concepts for the use of
            nuclear power facilities to support increased energy security
            for Navy and Marine Corps installations.
        (b) Installation Prioritization.--In selecting naval installations
    for the pilot program required by subsection (a), the Assistant
    Secretary of the Navy for Energy, Installations, and Environment shall
    prioritize an installation that--
                (1) has entered into, as of the date of the enactment of
            this Act, a memorandum of agreement with a private power
            provider or reactor technology vendor to explore the use of a
            small modular reactor or mobile reactor designed for
            standardized and scaleable production for installation energy
            requirements; and
                (2) contributes support to naval operations at mid-Atlantic
            region installations.
        (c) Public-private Partnerships.--
                (1) Available infrastructure.--The Assistant Secretary of
            the Navy for Energy, Installations, and Environment may carry
            out the pilot program required by subsection (a) by assessing
            and making recommendations regarding how to make available the
            facilities of a Navy or Marine Corps program selected for
            participation in the pilot program.
                (2) Data centers.--As part of the pilot program, the
            Assistant Secretary shall evaluate and make recommendations
            regarding how to make available Navy or Marine Corps facilities
            to co-locate data centers with the assessed, representative
            small modular reactors or mobile reactors.
                (3) Contracts.--The pilot program does not require the
            Secretary of the Navy to enter into any new contract, such as
            an energy savings performance contract.
        (d) Reporting Requirements.--
                (1) Annual report.--In each report submitted under section
            2925 of title 10, United States Code, during the period
            beginning on the date that is one year after the date of
            enactment of this Act and ending on September 30, 2032, the
            Secretary of the Navy shall include, for the year covered by
            the report, each of the following:
                        (A) A five-year funding plan for all Navy nuclear
                    shore and installation power programs for the Navy,
                    including nuclear efforts provided for in the context
                    of the Navy Shore Energy Program and any identified
                    funding shortfalls.
                        (B) An identification of authorities required and
                    remaining barriers to the provision of nuclear power
                    from a military installation to civilian energy grids.
                        (C) A review of lessons learned from related
                    efforts conducted by the other military departments,
                    the Defense Innovation Unit, and any other entities the
                    Secretary considers relevant.
                        (D) An analysis of efforts taken by the Navy to use
                    nuclear power on Navy installations to support data
                    center power demands.
                        (E) Any other details the Secretary of the Navy
                    considers relevant.
                (2) Final report.--Upon conclusion of the pilot program,
            the Secretary of the Navy shall submit to the congressional
            defense committees a report that includes, or include in the
            report required under section 2925 of title 10, United States
            Code, for the fiscal year during which the pilot program
            concludes, the following:
                        (A) An identification of the funding that would be
                    required to convert the pilot program to a program of
                    record.
                        (B) An identification of all available funding
                    provided in the budget of the Navy for the fiscal year
                    during which the report is submitted for nuclear power
                    at Navy and Marine Corps installations.
        (e) Early Termination.--The Secretary of the Navy may terminate the
    pilot program before the expiration of the five-year period referred to
    in subsection (a) if the Secretary provides notice of such early
    termination to the congressional defense committees.
        (f) Mid-Atlantic Region Installation Defined.--The term ``mid-
    Atlantic region installation'' means any installation covered under the
    geographic parameters of the Navy Region Mid-Atlantic on the date of
    the enactment of this Act.

    SEC. 319. PILOT PROGRAM TO INSTALL PROPANE-POWERED GENERATORS AT A
                  DOMESTIC DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE FACILITY.

        (a) Program Required.--Not later than one year after the date of
    the enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary of Defense for
    Energy, Installations and the Environment shall carry out a pilot
    program under which the Assistant Secretary shall install propane-
    powered generators at an organic industrial base facility. Under the
    pilot program, such generators shall--
                (1) be used in tandem with an on-site microgrid in order to
            improve the resiliency and redundancy of power generation at
            the facility; and
                (2) be powered by conventional or renewable propane.
        (b) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``microgrid'' has the meaning given such term
            in section 641(b)(6) of the United States Energy Storage
            Competitiveness Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17231(b)(6)).
                (2) The term ``propane'' has the meaning given such term in
            section 3(6) of the Propane Education and Research Act of 1996
            (15 U.S.C. 6402(6)).
        (c) Termination.--The authority to carry out the pilot program
    under this section shall terminate on the date that is five years after
    the date of the enactment of this Act.

    SEC. 320. STRATEGY TO ACCELERATE REMEDIATION OF CONTAMINATION FROM
                  PERFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES.

        (a) Strategy.--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 to accelerate the
    remediation efforts of the Department of Defense with respect to
    contamination from perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl
    substances, which shall include--
                (1) criteria of the Department for the prioritization of
            military installations and National Guard facilities with
            respect to which such efforts are planned or underway, based on
            relative risk to human health, demonstrated environmental
            impact, and proximity to any community affected, or at risk of
            being affected, by such contamination;
                (2) timelines for completing each phase of the cleanup
            process under CERCLA with respect to such contamination for
            each such military installation or National Guard facility;
                (3) a plan for deploying additional technologies,
            personnel, or other resources to reduce delays to such
            remediation efforts, including an identification of--
                        (A) the number of laboratories accredited by the
                    environmental laboratory accreditation program of the
                    Department to test for the presence of perfluoroalkyl
                    substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances; and
                        (B) the number of laboratories in the process of
                    being so accredited; and
                (4) benchmarks for evaluating the performance of each
            military department or Defense Agency with respect to response
            efforts to address contamination from perfluoroalkyl substances
            and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
        (b) Public Dashboard.--Not later than one year after the date of
    the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall publish on a publicly
    accessible website of the Department an online dashboard that provides
    information on the actions of the Department, including each military
    department, relating to contamination from perfluoroalkyl substances
    and polyfluoroalkyl substances. The dashboard shall be updated on a
    semiannual basis and shall include a summary of--
                (1) funding levels and expenditures relating to response
            efforts to address such contamination, dissagregated by each
            military installation or National Guard facility with respect
            to which such efforts are planned or underway;
                (2) the status of response efforts to address such
            contamination under the applicable phase of the cleanup process
            under CERCLA, including the status of any interim removal
            actions, at each such site;
                (3) projected and actual timelines for the completion of
            remediation with respect to such contamination at each such
            site; and
                (4) points of contact for community engagement.
        (c) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The terms ``CERCLA'', ``National Guard facility'',
            ``removal'', and ``response'' have the meanings given those
            terms in section 2700 of title 10, United States Code.
                (2) The term ``Defense Agency'' has the meaning given such
            term in section 101(a) of title 10, United States Code.

    SEC. 321. STUDY ON SMALL MODULAR NUCLEAR REACTORS.

        (a) Study Required.--The Secretary of Defense shall conduct a
    comprehensive study on the feasibility, costs, and benefits of
    deploying small modular nuclear reactors (in this section referred to
    as ``SMRs'') to provide secure, resilient, and reliable power for
    Department of Defense installations.
        (b) Elements.--The study shall include the following:
                (1) An assessment of potential sites for SMR deployment at
            Department of Defense installations.
                (2) An evaluation of the benefits of SMR deployment to
            mission readiness, energy resilience, and cost savings.
                (3) An analysis of regulatory, safety, and security
            considerations related to SMR deployment.
                (4) A review of ongoing pilot projects and partnerships
            with the Department of Energy and private industry related to
            SMR deployment.
                (5) An assessment of how SMR deployment could enhance
            future military readiness and national security by mitigating
            emerging threats to energy infrastructure, including cyber,
            physical, and natural hazards.
        (c) Report to Congress.--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 House of Representatives and the
    Senate a report on the findings of the study, including recommendations
    for future implementation of such findings.

    SEC. 322. COORDINATOR FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH DEFENSE COMMUNITIES AFFECTED
                  BY PFAS.

        (a) Establishment.--Not later than one year after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall designate an
    official of the Department of Defense as the ``Coordinator for
    Engagement with Defense Communities Affected by PFAS''.
        (b) Responsibilities.--The responsibilities of the Coordinator
    designated under subsection (a) are--
                (1) to improve the outreach, education, and communication
            efforts of the Department with respect to current or former
            defense communities located in the United States that have been
            affected by the contamination or leakage of perfluoroalkyl and
            polyfluoroalkyl substances (referred to in this section as
            ``PFAS''); and
                (2) to serve as a dedicated liaison between the Department
            and State and local governments, advocacy organizations, and
            individual citizens in the current and former defense
            communities where the Department has ongoing or incomplete PFAS
            remediation projects.
        (c) Definition of Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances.--
    For the purposes of this section, the terms ``perfluoroalkyl
    substance'' and ``polyfluoroalkyl substance'' have the meanings given
    such terms in section 333(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act
    for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 134 Stat. 3531; 10 U.S.C.
    3062 note).

    SEC. 323. REVISING THE PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTS FOR PERFORMANCE OF
                  FIREFIGHTING OR SECURITY-GUARD FUNCTIONS.

        Section 2465 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) in subsection (b)--
                        (A) in paragraph (4), by inserting ``or security-
                    guard'' after ``firefighting'' each place such term
                    appears; and
                        (B) by adding at the end the following:
                ``(5) An installation access control security guard
            contract to be carried out at an installation with less than
            300 permanently assigned enlisted members in grades below E-7
            and entitled to basic pay.''; and
                (2) by adding at the end the following:
        ``(c) Inapplicability During War or National Emergency.--The
    provisions of this section shall not apply during war or during a
    period of war or national emergency declared by the President or an Act
    of Congress.''.

    SEC. 324. ELIMINATION OF PREFERENCE FOR MOTOR VEHICLES USING ELECTRIC
                  OR HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEMS AND RELATED REQUIREMENTS OF
                  THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.

        Chapter 173 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) in section 2911(e)--
                        (A) by striking paragraph (4);
                        (B) by redesignating paragraphs (5) through (9) as
                    paragraphs (4) through (8), respectively;
                        (C) by striking paragraph (10); and
                        (D) by redesignating paragraphs (11) through (15)
                    as paragraphs (9) through (13), respectively; and
                (2) by striking section 2922g.

                     Subtitle C--Logistics and Sustainment

    SEC. 331. EXTENSION OF AUTHORIZATION OF DEPOT WORKING CAPITAL FUNDS FOR
                  UNSPECIFIED MINOR MILITARY CONSTRUCTION.

        Section 2208(u)(4) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
    striking ``September 30, 2025'' and inserting ``September 30, 2027''.

    SEC. 332. DESIGNATION OF SENIOR OFFICIALS RESPONSIBLE FOR INTEGRATION
                  OF GLOBAL CONTESTED LOGISTICS POSTURE MANAGEMENT.

        (a) Designation of Senior Military Department Officials.--Chapter
    131 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end
    the following new section:
    ``Sec. 2229b. Responsibility for contested logistics posture management
        ``(a) Designation of Responsible Official.--The Chair of the Joint
    Chiefs of Staff shall designate the member or employee of the Joint
    Staff with primary responsibility for the core logistics capabilities
    of supply, maintenance operations, prepositioned stocks, deployment and
    distribution, health services support, engineering, logistics services,
    and operational contract to serve as the official within the Department
    with principal responsibility for the integration of global contested
    logistics posture management across the military departments. In
    carrying out such responsibility, such official shall coordinate with
    the senior military department officials designated under subsection
    (c).
        ``(b) Responsibilities.--The official designated under subsection
    (a) shall coordinate and deconflict the activities of the military
    departments with respect to each of the following:
                ``(1) The locations of sites outside the continental United
            States at which stocks of supplies and equipment as well as the
            composition of those stocks.
                ``(2) The provision of adequate intra-theater sea and air
            capability to move material and personnel throughout the
            theater.
                ``(3) The monitoring and coordination of resourcing
            decisions by the military departments in support of operational
            plans and contingencies.
                ``(4) The identification of shortcomings in the provision
            of resources identified in paragraphs (2) and (3).
        ``(c) Senior Military Department Officials.--(1) Each secretary of
    a military department shall designate, from among officials serving in
    the department, an official to have principal responsibility for
    contested logistics posture management for that department.
        ``(2) Each senior official designated under paragraph (1) shall be
    responsible for--
                ``(A) ensuring that the department concerned is adequately
            prepared to provide coordinated logistics support to the armed
            forces of that department in contested environments outside the
            continental United States, including by--
                        ``(i) establishing or arranging for access to
                    locations through which supplies and equipment can be
                    provided to such forces;
                        ``(ii) developing any necessary infrastructure; and
                        ``(iii) to the extent feasible, prepositioning
                    supplies and equipment at such locations; and
                ``(B) ensuring that the logistics capabilities described in
            subparagraph (A) meet the requirements of the operational and
            contingency plans of such forces.
        ``(3) Each senior official designated under paragraph (1) may
    designate an official of the military department concerned to serve as
    a deputy to assist the senior official in carrying out the
    responsibilities under this section.
        ``(d) Contested Logistics Posture Strategy.--(1) The official
    designated under subsection (a), in coordination with each senior
    official designated under subsection (b) and any other Department
    official identified by the Secretary, shall develop and implement a
    strategy for carrying out the responsibilities described in subsection
    (c)(2).
        ``(2) The strategy required under paragraph (1) shall include each
    of the following:
                ``(A) A description of--
                        ``(i) the locations of sites outside the
                    continental United States at which stocks of supplies
                    and equipment are prepositioned as of the date of the
                    strategy;
                        ``(ii) the status and disposition of such
                    prepositioned stocks; and
                        ``(iii) the operational or contingency plan such
                    stocks are intended to support.
                ``(B) An identification of--
                        ``(i) any shortcomings associated with the sites
                    and prepositioned stocks described in subparagraph (A)
                    that must be addressed to optimally execute operational
                    and contingency plans; and
                        ``(ii) any additional sites, infrastructure, or
                    equipment that may be needed to address such
                    shortcomings and support such plans.
                ``(C) A description of any additional funding or other
            resources required--
                        ``(i) to address the shortcomings identified under
                    subparagraph (B)(i); and
                        ``(ii) to provide for the additional sites,
                    infrastructure, and equipment identified under
                    subparagraph (B)(ii).
                ``(D) A prioritized list of investment recommendations for
            each item described in subparagraph (C).
                ``(E) An identification of each case in which the military
            department concerned lacks the authority or ability to access a
            location outside the United States for purposes of providing
            logistics support as required under operational and contingency
            plans, set forth separately by location.
                ``(F) An assessment of any existing and projected threats
            to sites outside the continental United States that are
            expected to support such operational and contingency plans.
        ``(3) The strategy required under paragraph (1) shall cover the
    period of two years following the date of the strategy and shall be
    updated on an biennial basis.''.
        (b) Deadline for Designation.--Not later than 90 days after the
    date of the enactment of this Act, each Secretary of a military
    department shall make the designation required under section 2229b(b)
    of title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a).
        (c) Deadline; Reports.--
                (1) Deadline.--The development of the strategy required
            under subsection (d) of section 2229b of title 10, United
            States Code, as added by subsection (a), shall be completed by
            not later than January 31, 2027.
                (2) Initial report.--Not later than 180 days after the date
            of the enactment of this Act, the official designated under
            subsection (a) of such section 2229b shall submit to the
            congressional defense committees a report that includes--
                        (A) the names of the officials designated under
                    subsection (b) of such section; and
                        (B) a plan for the completion of the development of
                    the strategy required under subsection (d) of such
                    section.
                (3) Biennial interim reports.--During the period beginning
            on the date of the submission of the initial report under
            paragraph (2) and ending on the date of the completion of the
            development of the strategy required under subsection (d) of
            such section 2229b, the official designated under subsection
            (a) of such section shall submit to the congressional defense
            committees semi-annual reports each of which shall include--
                        (A) an update on the progress made toward the
                    completion of the development of the strategy; and
                        (B) an assessment of the progress of the official
                    with respect to the responsibilities of the official
                    under subsection (b) of such section.

    SEC. 333. MODIFICATION OF MINIMUM CAPITAL INVESTMENT FOR CERTAIN DEPOTS
                  OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.

        Section 2476(a)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
    striking ``the preceding three fiscal years'' and inserting ``the
    preceding fiscal year, the current fiscal year, and the estimated
    amount for the following fiscal year''.

    SEC. 335. MODIFICATION TO ANNUAL REPORT ON NAVY SHIPYARD INFRASTRUCTURE
                  OPTIMIZATION PROGRAM.

        Section 355(c)(2)(A) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
    Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81; 10 U.S.C. 8013 note) is amended by
    inserting ``and the incorporation of digital infrastructure (including
    hardware, software, and cloud storage) and platforms'' before ``;
    and''.

    SEC. 336. STRATEGY TO IMPROVE INFRASTRUCTURE OF CERTAIN DEPOTS OF THE
                  DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.

        Section 359 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 133 Stat. 1323; 10 U.S.C. 2476 note) is
    amended--
                (1) by striking subsection (c); and
                (2) by redesignating subsections (d) and (e) as subsections
            (c) and (d), respectively.

    SEC. 337. PILOT PROGRAM FOR ARSENAL WORKLOAD SUSTAINMENT.

        (a) Establishment of Pilot Program.--Not later than 90 days after
    the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall
    establish a pilot program to incentivize public-private partnerships at
    arsenals of the Department of the Army, to be known as the ``Arsenal
    Workload Sustainment Pilot Program'' (in this section referred to as
    the ``pilot program'').
        (b) Prioritization.--
                (1) In general.--In carrying out the pilot program, the
            Secretary shall prioritize the award of a contract to a non-
            public partner that will use a Government owned, Government
            controlled arsenal of the Department of the Army.
                (2) Selection.--The Secretary shall select to participate
            in the pilot program non-public partners that the Secretary
            determines demonstrate that the performance of any work under
            the pilot program shall be performed equally by employees of
            the Department of Defense and the non-public partner.
        (c) Regulations.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall issue regulations to
    implement subsection (b).
        (d) Report.--
                (1) Submission.--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 activities
            conducted under the pilot program, including a description of
            any operational challenges identified in the course of such
            conduct.
                (2) Elements.--The report under paragraph (1) shall include
            the following:
                        (A) A breakout, by relevant budget account, of the
                    workload achieved during the prior fiscal year at each
                    Government owned, Government controlled arsenal of the
                    Department of the Army for which a contract was awarded
                    under the pilot program, whether directly or pursuant
                    to such contract.
                        (B) An assessment of relevant budget accounts where
                    any such arsenal may be used to meet future procurement
                    needs of the Department of Defense, irrespective of
                    cost.
                        (C) An outlook of expected workload at each such
                    arsenal during the period covered by the future-years
                    defense program submitted to Congress under section 221
                    of title 10, United States Code.
                        (D) The capital investments required to be made at
                    each such arsenal to ensure compliance and operational
                    capacity.
        (e) Termination.--The authority to carry out the pilot program
    shall terminate on the date that is five years after the date of the
    establishment of the pilot program.
        (f) Non-public Partner Defined.--In this section, the term ``non-
    public partner'' means an entity, individual, university, or nonprofit
    organization that is not part of the United States Government.

    SEC. 338. DEPOT-LEVEL MAINTENANCE COORDINATION IN MULTINATIONAL
                  EXERCISES.

        (a) In General.--Each year, the Secretary of the Air Force shall
    incorporate in at least one multinational exercise conducted in the
    area of operations of the United States Indo-Pacific Command--
                (1) depot-level maintenance, repair, and sustainment
            considerations, including binational or multinational planning
            sessions with covered nations on--
                        (A) identifying opportunities to cooperate on
                    depot-level maintenance and repair in ways that
                    minimize transportation requirements in such area of
                    operations and determining the authorities necessary to
                    deliver the necessary joint capabilities;
                        (B) facilitating real-time coordination between the
                    United States and covered nations to maintain munitions
                    stock levels and resupply routes in the such area of
                    operations;
                        (C) mutual recognition of airworthiness and
                    maintenance certification between the United States and
                    covered nations; and
                        (D) emergency tabletop exercises, such as when an
                    aircraft of a covered nation breaks down on United
                    States territory, and vice versa, in a contested
                    logistics environment; and
                (2) coordination with the Air Force Sustainment Center,
            including the participation of representatives of--
                        (A) the United States Indo-Pacific Command;
                        (B) United States Air Force Pacific;
                        (C) the United States Air Mobility Command; and
                        (D) the Air Force Sustainment Center.
        (b) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Air Force shall submit to
    Congress a report summarizing the lessons learned from carrying out an
    exercise in accordance with subsection (a) with respect to the Republic
    of Korea and the Commonwealth of Australia. Such report shall include
    each of the following:
                (1) A list of candidate systems for co-sustainment with
            Korea and Australia.
                (2) A list of depot-level repair workload opportunities to
            undertake with Korea and Australia, including testing equipment
            or line replaceable units.
                (3) Opportunities to incorporate Korean and Australian
            industry partners in depot-level maintenance repair activities,
            including through public-private partnerships.
                (4) An identification of any potential logistical
            challenges that could arise with the host country, including
            with respect to workforce, housing, and location of workload.
                (5) An identification of any potential impediments
            involving intellectual property or data rights between original
            equipment manufacturers and the Department of the Air Force or
            between the Department of the Air Force and named partner
            countries.
                (6) An identification of any potential impediments related
            to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and related
            statutes.
                (7) Any additional recommendations to Congress that would
            ease the facilitation of depot-level maintenance repair
            partnerships with Korea and Australia, including changes to
            existing status of forces agreements.
                (8) An analysis of current maintenance and repair
            capabilities and gaps in the organic industrial base of Korea
            and Australia.
                (9) An assessment of the types of maintenance and repair
            activities (depot-level, preventative, corrective) that may be
            most appropriate for partnership with Korea and Australia.
                (10) An assessment of how partnerships may contribute to
            allied contingency operations, interoperability, and regional
            posture resilience in the Indo-Pacific region.
                (11) A consideration of planning factors related to the
            evolving force generation models, future-generation aircraft
            programs, deployment schedules, statutory maintenance
            thresholds, and other relevant operational requirements of the
            Department of the Air Force.
        (c) Covered Nation Defined.--In this section, the term ``covered
    nation'' means any of the following:
                (1) The Commonwealth of Australia.
                (2) Canada.
                (3) Japan.
                (4) New Zealand.
                (5) The Republic of Korea.
                (6) The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern
            Ireland.
                (7) Any other nation designated a covered nation for the
            purposes of this section by the Secretary of the Air Force.

    SEC. 339. MAINTENANCE INSPECTION CAPABILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS.

        (a) Requirement.--Subject to the requirements of subsection (b),
    the Secretary of Defense shall ensure that when the Department of
    Defense conducts maintenance of aviation critical safety items and
    mission critical parts, such maintenance--
                (1) includes the use of a technical data requirement or
            organic or commercially available diagnostic tool, if such a
            requirement or tool is required and available; and
                (2) is not conducted solely through visual inspection
            unless--
                        (A) no such requirement or tool is available; or
                        (B) only a visual inspection is required under a
                    technical data requirement.
        (b) Sustainment.--The Secretary shall ensure that the acquisition
    of appropriate technical data requirements and diagnostic tools for the
    conduct of maintenance of aviation critical safety items and mission
    critical parts are planned as part of the sustainment of the systems
    containing such items and parts.
        (c) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``aviation critical safety item'' means any
            part, assembly, installation equipment, launch equipment,
            recovery equipment, or support equipment for an aircraft or
            aviation weapon system the failure, malfunction, or absence of
            which could cause--
                        (A) a catastrophic or critical failure resulting in
                    the loss of or serious damage to the aircraft or weapon
                    system;
                        (B) an unacceptable risk of personal injury or loss
                    of life; or
                        (C) an uncommanded engine shutdown that jeopardizes
                    safety.
                (2) The term ``corrosion'' means the deterioration of a
            material or its properties, including non-metallic materials,
            due to a reaction of that material with the chemical
            environment.
                (3) The term ``diagnostic tool'' means a non-destructive
            inspection tool capable of--
                        (A) detecting corrosion, cracks, component damage,
                    adhesion failure, and standard wear and tear; and
                        (B) leveraging artificial intelligence and machine
                    learning to build a predictive maintenance database
                    when necessary to improve maintainability.

    SEC. 340. JOINT STRIKE FIGHTER SUSTAINMENT.

        (a) Requirements.--By not later than September 30, 2028, the
    Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of the Navy
    and the Secretary of the Air Force, shall ensure that--
                (1) sufficient wartime spares, support equipment, and depot
            level capabilities are projected to be available for the F-35
            Joint Strike Fighter to--
                        (A) sustain F-35 Joint Strike Fighter operations
                    for at least 90 days in the most stressing operational
                    plan required of each such Secretary; and
                        (B) meet the fleet wide minimum readiness targets
                    established by each such Secretary; and
                (2) each F-35 Joint Strike Fighter contractor has provided
            to the Secretary of the Navy or the Secretary of the Air Force,
            as applicable, and such Secretary has validated as accurate,
            all information that is necessary for the Department of Defense
            to successfully complete the financial reporting and
            accountability requirements for F-35 property, including--
                        (A) the incorporation of information relating to
                    the management and reporting of Government property
                    that has been provided for contractor performance, as
                    defined and agreed upon in the contract entered into by
                    the contractor; and
                        (B) the remediation of all material weaknesses of
                    the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program identified in the
                    Department of Defense Agency Financial Report for
                    Fiscal Year 2024 that are within the control and
                    responsibility of the contractor.
        (b) Treatment of Individual Contracts.--The information required
    under subsection (a)(2) may be provided on an individual contract
    basis.
        (c) Waiver.--The Secretary may waive a requirement under subsection
    (a) if the Secretary--
                (1) determines that such waiver is in the national security
            interests of the United States; and
                (2) provides to the congressional defense committees notice
            of such determination, which shall include an identification of
            the concern of the Secretary, a remedial action plan, and a
            proposed timeline to meet the requirements of such subsection.
        (d) Report.--Not later than February 1, 2026, the Secretary of
    Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of the Navy and the
    Secretary of the Air Force, shall submit to the congressional defense
    committees a report on the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program that
    includes a description of each of the following:
                (1) The top scarce supply assets and plans to reach
            sustainable supply positions by not later than September 30,
            2028.
                (2) The readiness condition of afloat and deployment spares
            packages and efforts available to refresh outdated supplies and
            spares.
                (3) The fiscal programming, by fiscal year, necessary to
            reduce deficient parts and depot capabilities to meet the joint
            strike fighter planning targets by not later than September 30,
            2028.

    SEC. 341. MODERNIZATION OF ARMY ARSENALS.

        (a) In General.--In order to accelerate the modernization of the
    organic industrial base of the Army and to expand capacity across the
    munitions industrial base to meet the munitions requirements of the
    Army, the Secretary of the Army shall--
                (1) assess existing Army facilities, as well as existing
            environmental permits, security arrangements, and personnel, to
            identify facilities that could be used or modified for the
            production of munitions; and
                (2) in identifying facilities under paragraph (1), ensure
            that such facilities have enough property that is available and
            suitable for future industrial or technical development.
        (b) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that the
    Secretary should expedite the use or modification of Army facilities to
    the fullest extent possible in order to increase the rate of production
    of munitions.

    SEC. 342. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF CIVILIAN
                  PERSONNEL EMPLOYED AT PINE BLUFF ARSENAL, ARKANSAS, BLUE
                  GRASS ARMY DEPOT, KENTUCKY, AND RED RIVER ARMY DEPOT,
                  TEXAS.

        None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or
    otherwise made available for the Department of Defense for fiscal year
    2026 may be used to reduce the number of civilian personnel employed at
    the Pine Bluff Arsenal, Arkansas, Blue Grass Army Depot, Kentucky,
    Corpus Christi Army Depot, Texas, or Red River Army Depot, Texas, until
    the date on which the Secretary of the Army--
                (1) certifies to the congressional defense committees that
            such a reduction complies with--
                        (A) civilian personnel reduction limitations
                    required by section 2687 of title 10, United States
                    Code;
                        (B) the requirement under section 7532 of title 10,
                    United States Code, to have supplies needed for the
                    Department of the Army made in factories or arsenals
                    owned by the United States; and
                        (C) overall limitations on depot-level maintenance
                    and repair workload that may be performed by non-
                    Federal Government personnel under a contract pursuant
                    to section 2466 of title 10, United States Code; and
                (2) submits to the congressional defense committees a
            report that includes--
                        (A) a detailed cost analysis associated with each
                    of subparagraphs (A) through (C) of paragraph (1);
                        (B) detailed estimates of the costs that will be
                    incurred if the Army moves the white phosphorus
                    ammunition mission away from Pine Bluff Arsenal,
                    including the cost and time associated with acquiring
                    the necessary environmental permits; and
                        (C) current capability gaps within the Army that
                    could be filled through the Army organic industrial
                    base, including with respect to s-UAS, battery
                    technology, and brushless motors.

    SEC. 343. CAPITAL EXPENDITURE WRITE-OFFS FOR DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
                  DEPOTS AND ARSENALS.

        With respect to any depot or arsenal of the Department of Defense,
    the Secretary of Defense may write off any depreciated cost or debt
    associated with capital that does not generate revenue due to
    Government-directed mission changes. The Secretary may delegate the
    authority under this section to the Secretary of a military department.

    SEC. 344. AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY CENTERS TO ENHANCE
                  WORKFORCE TRAINING IN CERTAIN CRITICAL SKILLS.

        (a) Authority.--The Secretary of Defense may establish Advanced
    Technology Centers at community colleges with workforce programs that
    include a critical national production facility. An Advanced Technology
    Center established under this subsection shall provide workforce
    training in covered critical skills.
        (b) Covered Critical Skills.--In this section, the term ``covered
    critical skills'' means any of the following:
                (1) Advanced composite material layup.
                (2) Advanced coatings applications.
                (3) Computer numerical control manufacturing.
                (4) Aircraft mechanical assembly and integrated circuit
            development, including with respect to aircraft such as B-21
            and F-35.
                (5) welding, pipefitting, and metal fabrication related to
            vessel construction, repair and maintenance.

                       Subtitle D--Organizational Matters

    SEC. 351. ESTABLISHMENT OF ARMY MUSEUM SYSTEM.

        Chapter 775 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding
    at the end the following new section:
    ``Sec. 7715. Army museum system
        ``(a) In General.--The Secretary of the Army shall support a system
    of official Army museums within the United States Army Center of
    Military History. Such system shall include the National Museum of the
    United States Army and may contain other museums honoring individual
    installations, units, and branches, as designated by the Secretary of
    the Army, that meet criteria established under subsection (b).
        ``(b) Criteria for Designation.--The Secretary of the Army shall
    establish criteria for designating museums of subsection (a) for
    inclusion in the Army museum system. Such criteria shall include--
                ``(1) historical significance to Army operations,
            technology, or personnel;
                ``(2) public accessibility and educational outreach
            programs; and
                ``(3) alignment with the mission of the Army to preserve
            its heritage.
        ``(c) Criteria for Closure.--The Secretary of the Army shall
    establish criteria for closing museums within the Army museum system.
    If the Secretary decides to close a museum in such system, the
    Secretary shall submit to Congress, not later than 90 days before the
    date on which the museum closes, notice that includes--
                ``(1) a plan for the preservation, storage, or alternate
            display of historical collections contained in the museum;
                ``(2) how any issues relating to museum personnel will be
            resolved;
                ``(3) an identification of any efforts to maintain museum
            operations through public-private partnerships; and
                ``(4) an analysis of the cost to transport, consolidate,
            and preserve the historical collections contained in the
            museum.
        ``(d) Funding and Support.--Consistent with applicable law, the
    Secretary may enter into partnerships, including with nonprofit
    organizations, to enhance the financial sustainability and public
    engagement of the museums in the Army museum system.''.

    SEC. 352. AUTHORIZATION TO MAINTAIN A LIBRARY IN THE DEPARTMENT OF THE
                  NAVY.

        Chapter 803 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding
    at the end the following new section:
    ``Sec. 8030. Library
        ``(a) Authorization.--The Secretary of the Navy may maintain in the
    Department of the Navy a library as a centralized institution dedicated
    to preserving, curating, and providing access to historical records,
    technical documents, and educational resources pertinent to the mission
    and heritage of the Navy.
        ``(b) Mission.--The mission of a library maintained under this
    section shall include--
                ``(1) collecting and preserving naval historical records,
            manuscripts, artifacts, and publications;
                ``(2) supporting research, education, and training for
            historians, the general public, and personnel of the Department
            of the Navy;
                ``(3) enhancing the institutional knowledge and operational
            readiness of the Navy through access to technical, strategic,
            and doctrinal resources; and
                ``(4) promoting public understanding of the contributions
            of the Navy to national defense and maritime history.''.

    SEC. 353. AUTHORIZATION TO MAINTAIN A NAVY ART GALLERY.

        Chapter 803 of title 10, United States Code, as amended by section
    352, is further amended by adding at the end the following new section:
    ``Sec. 8030A. Art gallery
        ``(a) Authorization.--The Secretary of the Navy may maintain an art
    gallery to preserve, display, and promote artwork related to the
    history, heritage, and operations of the United States Navy.
        ``(b) Mission.--The mission of an art gallery maintained under
    subsection (a) shall include--
                ``(1) to collect and exhibit artworks, including paintings,
            drawings, and sculptures, that depict naval operations,
            personnel, and significant historical events;
                ``(2) to enhance the morale and welfare of Navy personnel
            by celebrating their service through artistic representation;
            and
                ``(3) to educate the public and preserve the cultural
            legacy of the Navy for future generations.''.

    SEC. 354. ESTABLISHMENT OF UNITED STATES NAVY MUSEUM SYSTEM.

        Chapter 861 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
    inserting after section 8617 the following new section:
    ``Sec. 8617A. United States Navy Museum System
        ``(a) In General.--The Secretary of the Navy shall support a system
    of official Navy museums, which shall collectively be known as the
    `United States Navy Museum System'. Such system shall include the
    following museums:
                ``(1) The National Museum of the United States Navy.
                ``(2) The United States Naval Academy Museum.
                ``(3) The Naval War College Museum.
                ``(4) The Submarine Force Museum.
                ``(5) The National Naval Aviation Museum.
                ``(6) USS Constitution Naval History and Heritage Command,
            Detachment Boston.
                ``(7) The United States Navy Seabee Museum.
                ``(8) The Puget Sound Navy Museum.
                ``(9) The Naval Undersea Museum.
                ``(10) The National Museum of the American Sailor.
                ``(11) The Hampton Roads Naval Museum.
                ``(12) Such other museums as may be designated by the
            Secretary of the Navy that meet criteria established under
            subsection (b).
        ``(b) Criteria for Designation.--The Secretary of the Navy shall
    establish criteria for designating museums other than museums
    identified in paragraphs (1) through (11) of subsection (a) for
    inclusion in the United States Navy Museum System. Such criteria shall
    include--
                ``(1) historical significance to naval operations,
            technology, or personnel;
                ``(2) public accessibility and educational outreach
            programs; and
                ``(3) alignment with the mission of the Navy to preserve
            its heritage.
        ``(c) Funding and Support.--Consistent with applicable law, the
    Secretary may enter into partnerships, including with nonprofit
    organizations, to enhance the financial sustainability and public
    engagement of the museums in the United States Museum System.''.

    SEC. 355. ESTABLISHMENT OF CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF THE NATIONAL GUARD.

        (a) Establishment.--Chapter 1 of title 32, United States Code, is
    amended by adding at the end the following new section:
    ``Sec. 116. Center for the Study of the National Guard
        ``(a) Establishment.--The Secretary of Defense, in coordination
    with the Chief of the National Guard Bureau, shall establish a center,
    to be known as the `Center for the Study of the National Guard' at an
    appropriate academic institution that--
                ``(1) maintains an established relationship with the
            National Guard Bureau;
                ``(2) possesses a strong academic program in military
            history; and
                ``(3) is situated in proximity to a major National Guard
            installation.
        ``(b) Responsibilities.--The Center for the Study of the National
    Guard shall--
                ``(1) serve as the principal repository for historical
            documents, oral histories, and other records related to the
            National Guard;
                ``(2) conduct research, analysis, and educational programs
            related to the history, evolution, and operational
            contributions of the National Guard;
                ``(3) facilitate outreach efforts to increase public
            awareness of the role of the National Guard in national defense
            and domestic response operations; and
                ``(4) support the Department of Defense in shaping policy
            decisions and strategic planning related to National Guard
            operations carried out under titles 10 and 32, United States
            Code.
        ``(c) Collaboration and Support.--The Chief of the National Guard
    Bureau may--
                ``(1) collaborate with the Center for the Study of the
            National Guard in the collection, preservation, and
            dissemination of National Guard history;
                ``(2) provide historical documents, records, and resources
            to support the research and archival efforts of the Center; and
                ``(3) facilitate joint initiatives between the National
            Guard Bureau and the Center to enhance historical preservation,
            education, and public awareness.
        ``(d) Public-private Partnership.--The Secretary of Defense shall
    seek to establish and maintain the Center for the Study of the National
    Guard as a public-private partnership to minimize costs to the Federal
    Government.''.
        (b) Deadline for Establishment.--The Secretary of Defense shall
    establish the Center for the Study of the National Guard required under
    section 116 of title 32, United States Code, as added by subsection
    (a), by not later than the date that is 180 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act.
        (c) Congressional Briefing.--Not later than one year after the date
    of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the
    congressional defense committees a briefing that includes--
                (1) a description of the selection of the academic
            institution where the Center for the Study of the National
            Guard required under section 116 of title 32, United States
            Code, as added by subsection (a), is located;
                (2) an identification of the status of the establishment
            and initial operations of the Center;
                (3) a description of any ongoing efforts between the
            National Guard Bureau and the Center; and
                (4) the recommendations of the Secretary to enhance the
            preservation and study of National Guard history.

    SEC. 356. RECOGNITION OF CERTAIN ASPECTS OF THE NATIONAL NAVY UDT-SEAL
                  MUSEUM IN FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, AS A NATIONAL MEMORIAL,
                  NATIONAL MEMORIAL GARDEN, AND NATIONAL K9 MEMORIAL.

        The Secretary of the Navy shall recognize the National Navy SEAL
    Museum Memorial, the Memorial Garden and Living Beach, and the Naval
    Special Warfare K9 Memorial of the National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum,
    located at 3300 North Highway A1A, North Hutchinson Island, in Fort
    Pierce, Florida, as a national memorial, national memorial garden, and
    national K9 memorial, respectively, of the Navy SEALs.

                  Subtitle E--Studies, Reports, and Briefings

    SEC. 361. ASSESSMENTS AND PLAN FOR INCREASING ACCESS TO NUTRITIOUS FOOD
                  ON MILITARY INSTALLATIONS.

        (a) Assessments.--
                (1) Requirement.--Chapter 23 of title 10, United States
            Code, is amended by inserting after section 488 the following
            new section:
    ``Sec. 489. Biennial assessments on nutrition standards of military
                  departments
        ``On a biennial basis, the Secretary of Defense shall--
                ``(1) conduct an assessment of the nutrition standards of
            each military department, including by reviewing any nutrition
            program or related policy of that military department, and the
            extent to which such standards are reflected in the food
            options accessible to members of the armed forces at the
            military installations of that military department;
                ``(2) submit a report containing the results of such
            assessment to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of
            Representatives and the Senate; and
                ``(3) publish such report on a publicly available website
            of the Department of Defense.''.
                (2) First report.--Not later than December 1, 2026, the
            Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed
            Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate, and
            publish on a publicly available website of the Department of
            Defense, the first report required under section 489 of title
            10, United States Code, as added by paragraph (1).
        (b) Plan.--
                (1) Requirement.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
            the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense for
            Personnel and Readiness and the Under Secretary of Defense for
            Acquisition and Sustainment, in coordination with the Assistant
            Secretary of Defense for Manpower and Reserve Affairs and such
            other entities as the Secretary of Defense determines
            appropriate, shall jointly submit to the Committees on Armed
            Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate and
            publish on a publicly available website of the Department of
            Defense a plan to increase access to nutritious food on
            military installations, consistent with recommendations
            included in the report of the Government Accountability Office
            titled ``DOD Food Program: Additional Actions Needed to
            Implement, Oversee, and Evaluate Nutrition Efforts for Service
            Members'', and dated June 24, 2024 (GAO-24-106155).
                (2) Elements.--The plan under paragraph (1) shall include a
            strategy developed by the Assistant Secretary of Defense for
            Manpower and Reserve Affairs for increasing nutritious menu
            options at venues that are located on military installations,
            offer food services to members of the Armed Forces, and are not
            funded with appropriated amounts (referred to in the report
            specified in such paragraph as ``nonappropriated fund food
            venues'').

    SEC. 362. QUARTERLY REPORTS ON MUNITIONS RESPONSE PROJECTS AT SITES
                  FORMERLY USED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.

        (a) In General.--Not later than 30 days after the last day of each
    fiscal quarter that begins after the date of the enactment of this Act,
    until the termination date specified in subsection (c), the Secretary
    of the Army, acting through the Commanding General of the United States
    Army Corps of Engineers, shall submit to the congressional defense
    committees a report on the status of munitions response projects at
    sites formerly used by the Department of Defense.
        (b) Elements.--Each report submitted under subsection (a) shall
    include, for the quarter covered by the report, the following
    information:
                (1) The number of new task order awards for munitions
            response projects at sites formerly used by the Department of
            Defense issued and the total dollar value of such awards.
                (2) The number of optional tasks exercised as part of such
            projects and the total dollar value of such exercised tasks.
                (3) The number of contract modifications or requests for
            equitable adjustment issued as part of such projects and the
            total dollar value of such modifications and adjustments.
                (4) The number of task orders for such projects with
            expiring funds and the total value of any associated
            deobligations.
                (5) The number of active munitions response projects at
            such sites and the contract phase of each project, including
            whether the project is in the remedial investigation,
            feasibility study, proposed plan, or decision document or
            record of decision phase.
                (6) The number of active such projects placed on hold and,
            for each such project, a summary of the reason for the hold,
            including delays related to regulatory agencies, rights-of-
            entry issues, Federal land manager actions, or discrepancies in
            the number of subsurface anomalies between the statement of
            work and field conditions.
        (c) Termination Date.--The termination date specified in this
    subsection is the date that is five years after the date of the
    enactment of this Act.

    SEC. 363. REPORT ON CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF DECLINING AIRCRAFT READINESS
                  RATES.

        (a) Report Required.--Not later than May 31, 2026, the Secretary of
    the Air Force shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the
    House of Representatives and the Senate a report on the declining rates
    of aircraft readiness within the fleet of the Air Force (with an
    emphasis on fighter aircraft within such fleet) and factors
    contributing to that decline. Such report shall include, with respect
    to such aircraft, the following:
                (1) A review of mission capability rates over the five
            fiscal years preceding the date of the submission of the
            report, including an assessment of key factors contributing to
            any decline in such rates, such as maintenance backlogs,
            shortages in aircraft parts, or depot capacity constraints.
                (2) An analysis of the manner and extent to which
            reductions to the flying hours program of the Air Force or gaps
            in funding for weapon system sustainment activities may have
            contributed to lower sortie generation, increased aircraft
            downtime, and declining rates of aircraft readiness in general.
                (3) An assessment of how personnel and units of the Air
            Force communicate aircraft status for operations and
            maintenance purposes, including any discrepancies between pilot
            debriefs, maintenance write-ups, and data recorded in the
            Defense Readiness Reporting System of the Department of
            Defense.
                (4) An assessment of how high-tempo rotational deployments
            strain the availability of aircraft, accelerate the degradation
            of aircraft, and affect the long-term readiness of the fleet.
                (5) An analysis of how low rates of aircraft readiness
            negatively affect the training and readiness of new fighter
            pilots, including by limiting training opportunities, reducing
            instructor availability, and generating operational shortfalls.
                (6) Proposed actions to reverse the declining rates of
            aircraft readiness, improve the effectiveness of aircraft
            sustainment, and ensure more accurate readiness reporting,
            including any recommendations for relevant legislative actions.
        (b) Form.--The report required by paragraph (1) shall be submitted
    in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.

    SEC. 364. DRIVER SIMULATORS IN MILITARY VEHICLES.

        (a) Findings.--Congress makes the following findings:
                (1) The report of the Government Accountability Office
            titled ``Military Vehicles: Army and Marine Corps Should Take
            Additional Actions to Mitigate and Prevent Training Accidents''
            (GAO-21-361) stated, ``Driver inattentiveness, lapses in
            supervision, and lack of training were among the most common
            causes of these accidents, according to GAO analysis of Army
            and Marine Corps data.''
                (2) Such report further determined that the Army and Marine
            Corps, ``have not developed a well-defined process with
            performance criteria and measurable standards to train their
            tactical vehicle drivers from basic qualifications to
            proficiency in diverse driving conditions, such as driving at
            night or over varied terrain.''
        (b) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that--
                (1) acquisition program baseline budget requests submitted
            in the budget submission of the President for manned military
            ground vehicles should include funding specifically allocated
            to the development, procurement, fielding, and sustainment of
            driver training simulators with sufficient fidelity to provide
            accurate visual, auditory, haptic, tactile, and vestibular
            stimulation to the trainee learning to operate the vehicle; and
                (2) driver training simulators should be--
                        (A) incorporated into the lifecycle support for
                    ground vehicles and should adequately simulate all of
                    the environmental conditions in which drivers will be
                    required to operate military ground vehicles in support
                    of the tactical concept of employment of those
                    vehicles;
                        (B) available for both initial entry level driver
                    training and for periodic sustainment training of
                    military vehicle drivers; and
                        (C) available for each vehicle type in sufficient
                    enough numbers at each military installation to support
                    driver training for the number of licensed drivers at
                    the installation until such vehicle type is removed
                    from service.
        (c) Report to Congress.--Not later than March 1, 2026, the
    Secretary of the Army and the Secretary of the Navy shall jointly
    submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing an
    assessment of fielded military vehicle programs for which no driver
    simulator has been fielded to support the vehicle fleet. Such report
    shall include an updated cost analysis requirement document that
    includes necessary programming for driver simulators and a phasing plan
    for the procurement and fielding of driver simulators.

    SEC. 365. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE REPORT ON CREATINE SUPPLEMENTS IN MEALS
                  READY-TO-EAT.

        (a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with
    the Director of the Defense Logistics Agency, shall submit to the
    Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
    Representatives a report evaluating the feasibility, safety, and
    potential benefits of including creatine supplements in Meals Ready-to-
    Eat (MREs) for members of the Armed Forces.
        (b) Elements.--The report required under subsection (a) shall
    include the following:
                (1) An assessment of the benefits and risks of creatine
            supplements, including any impact on the strength, muscle
            health, physical performance, injury prevention, recovery, and
            overall readiness of members of the Armed Forces.
                (2) An evaluation of the logistical considerations for
            including creatine supplements in MREs, including any
            implications for storage, distribution, shelf life, and cost.
                (3) Recommendations regarding the advisability and manner
            of including creatine supplements in MREs.

    SEC. 366. STUDY AND REPORT ON EFFECTS OF DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY CLASS
                  IX RECOVERY RATES ON MILITARY DEPOTS AND ARSENALS.

        (a) Study.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment
    of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the
    Director of the Defense Logistics Agency and each Secretary of a
    military department, shall conduct a study on--
                (1) the methodology used by Defense Logistics Agency to
            establish class IX recovery rates; and
                (2) the effects such rates have on the organic industrial
            base, with emphasis on military depots and arsenals.
        (b) Elements.--The study required by subsection (a) shall address
    each of the following:
                (1) The methodology used by the Defense Logistics Agency to
            set recovery rates for class IX items for all customers.
                (2) How class IX recovery rates affect the cost structures,
            budgeting, and execution of workload at military depots and
            arsenals.
                (3) Any differences between the effects of recovery rates
            on depot-level maintenance compared to other customers of the
            Defense Logistics Agency.
                (4) Any unintended consequences resulting from such cost
            recovery practices, including delays, cost overruns, or
            degraded readiness in depot and arsenal operations.
                (5) Recommendations for improving alignment between Defense
            Logistics Agency pricing policies and the sustainment,
            affordability, and readiness goals of military depots and
            arsenals.
        (c) Report.--Not later than 270 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
    congressional defense committees a report on the findings of the study
    required under subsection (a), which shall include the recommendations
    of the Secretary for any legislative or policy changes to address the
    matters addressed by the study.

    SEC. 367. BRIEFING ON SUSTAINMENT AND FUNDING OF DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
                  DIRECTED ENERGY PROGRAMS OF RECORD.

        Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this
    section, the Chief of Staff of the Army, in coordination with the head
    of Army Aviation and Missile Command, shall provide to the Committee on
    Armed Services of the House of Representatives a briefing on the
    sustainment and funding plan for directed energy programs of record of
    the Department of the Army. Such briefing shall include an assessment
    of comparative cost efficiencies and operational advantages to--
                (1) support readiness;
                (2) reduce dependence on original equipment manufacturers;
            and
                (3) develop a workforce trained to address the requirements
            and safety aspects of directed energy technology.

    SEC. 368. REPORT ON REDUCING FREQUENCY OF PERMANENT CHANGES OF STATION
                  AND NAVAL VESSEL TO ONSHORE ROTATIONS.

        (a) Report Required.--Not later than March 1, 2026, the Under
    Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, in coordination with
    the Secretaries of the military departments, shall submit to the
    congressional defense committees a report on options to reduce the
    frequency of permanent changes of station of members of the Armed
    Forces and the rotations of such members between assignments to naval
    vessels and onshore assignments (commonly referred to as ``sea-shore
    rotations'').
        (b) Elements.--The report under subsection (a) shall include the
    following:
                (1) An analysis of the costs associated with the permanent
            changes of station and rotations specified in subsection (a),
            disaggregated by military department and occupational
            specialty, over the five fiscal years preceding the date of the
            report.
                (2) An assessment of the potential cost savings of the
            Department of Defense to be realized through a reduction in the
            frequency of such permanent changes of station and rotations.
                (3) An evaluation of the effects of a reduction in such
            frequency on retention of members of the Armed Forces,
            employment for the spouses of such members, and education of
            the children of such members.
                (4) An identification of billets, duty stations, and
            communities with respect to which extended tour lengths or
            rotation adjustments would be operationally feasible while
            sustaining mission readiness and career progression
            requirements.
                (5) Recommendations for any legislative or policy changes
            necessary to conduct a pilot program for, or otherwise
            implement, extensions to tour lengths or rotation adjustments.

    SEC. 369. REPORT ON ENCROACHMENT MANAGEMENT RELATED TO THE NEVADA TEST
                  AND TRAINING RANGE.

        Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this
    Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit a report to the
    congressional defense committees--
                (1) outlining ongoing encroachment management projects,
            landscape partnerships, and stakeholder engagements to ensure
            the long term viability of the Nevada Test and Training Range;
            and
                (2) that describes--
                        (A) the resources needed for such projects,
                    partnerships, and stakeholder engagements;
                        (B) the specific issues of such encroachment;
                        (C) the coordination process between the Department
                    of Defense, Department of Interior, Department of
                    Energy, local community leaders, and the Committee on
                    Foreign Investment in the United States regarding
                    foreign land acquisitions; and
                        (D) areas for Congressional engagement.

    SEC. 370. REPORT ON LOCAL COORDINATION EFFORTS TO ADDRESS CONTAMINATION
                  CAUSED BY ACTIVITIES AT FORMER GEORGE AIR FORCE BASE.

        Not later than January 31, 2026, the Secretary of the Air Force
    shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the
    efforts of the Department of the Air Force to coordinate with local
    officials to identify potential solutions for addressing the
    contamination caused by activities in connection with the former George
    Air Force Base. Such report shall include the following:
                (1) A description of ongoing and planned efforts to address
            such contamination.
                (2) A description of opportunities for partnership with
            Federal, State, and local entities with respect to such
            efforts.
                (3) Plans of the Department to ensure that the
            responsibilities for the cleanup of such contamination is not
            shifted to affected communities and that such cleanup does not
            restrict economic development.
                (4) An assessment of the estimated costs, timelines, and
            feasibility of each proposed solution for addressing such
            contamination.

    SEC. 370A. RESERVE MOBILIZATION EXERCISE.

        (a) Indo-pacific Mobilization and Readiness Study Required.--Not
    later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the
    Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Chairman of the Joint
    Chiefs of Staff and the Commander of United States Indo-Pacific
    Command, shall conduct a comprehensive joint mobilization and
    sustainment readiness study (modeled on the 1978 ``Nifty Nugget''
    exercise) to assess the capability of the Armed Forces to respond to a
    high-intensity contingency in the Indo-Pacific region.
        (b) Elements of the Study.--The study required under subsection (a)
    shall include the following:
                (1) An assessment of the ability to rapidly mobilize,
            deploy, and sustain active and reserve component forces in
            response to a conflict scenario involving the Taiwan Strait,
            South China Sea, or similar Indo-Pacific flashpoint.
                (2) An evaluation of strategic lift and sustainment
            capabilities across military departments, including maritime
            sealift, airlift, rail, road networks, and prepositioned
            stocks.
                (3) Identification of critical logistics vulnerabilities,
            mobilization bottlenecks, and command and control challenges.
                (4) Analysis of interagency coordination procedures and
            integration with civilian emergency support capabilities.
                (5) An evaluation of joint and allied interoperability,
            with particular attention to coordination mechanisms with
            Japan, Australia, the Philippines, and Taiwan.
        (c) Civilian Skills Inventory of the Reserve Component.--The
    Secretary of Defense, acting through the Under Secretary of Defense for
    Personnel and Readiness, shall conduct a civilian skills inventory of
    the Reserve Components of the Armed Forces to identify and assess the
    non-military qualifications and talents of reservists, including--
                (1) foreign language proficiency and cultural expertise;
                (2) advanced academic credentials, including master's
            degrees, doctoral degrees, and scientific research experience;
                (3) industrial and technical skills, including
            cybersecurity, software development, engineering, logistics,
            manufacturing, and data science;
                (4) critical infrastructure and emergency response
            expertise; and
                (5) private-sector leadership and innovation experience
            relevant to defense mobilization and sustainment.
        (d) Reporting Requirements.--Not later than one year after the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
    congressional defense committees a report that includes--
                (1) the results, findings, and recommendations of the Indo-
            Pacific mobilization and readiness study required under
            subsection (a);
                (2) a summary of the civilian skills inventory of the
            Reserve Component, including recommendations for how such
            skills can be leveraged to support contingency planning, civil-
            military integration, and surge operations;
                (3) a comparative analysis of best practices by each Armed
            Force with respect to--
                        (A) mobilizing Reserve Component forces for wartime
                    or emergency augmentation;
                        (B) identifying, tracking, and utilizing civilian-
                    acquired skills of reservists; and
                        (C) executing logistical lift and sustainment
                    operations, including Navy-led maritime port
                    operations, Army-managed rail and overland transport,
                    Air Force strategic airlift capacity, and Marine Corps
                    expeditionary logistics; and
                (4) an estimate of--
                        (A) the number of Reserve Component personnel
                    likely to be available and required to reinforce
                    forward-deployed active duty units during the first 30,
                    60, and 90 days of a major Indo-Pacific contingency;
                    and
                        (B) the number of Reserve Component personnel
                    required to support full-scale mobilization and
                    logistics surge operations within the United States,
                    including domestic transportation nodes, sustainment
                    hubs, ports of embarkation, mobilization training
                    centers, and other homeland support functions necessary
                    to enable and sustain global operations.

    SEC. 370B. REPORT ON USE OF ULTRA-SHORT TAKEOFF AND LANDING AIRCRAFT
                  FOR LAST MILE LOGISTICS AND DISASTER RESPONSE OPERATIONS.

        Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act,
    the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, in coordination with the Commander
    of United States Special Operations Command, shall submit to the
    Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives
    a report on the integration potential and value of ultra-short takeoff
    and landing aircraft. The report required under this section shall
    include--
                (1) an assessment of the comparative cost efficiencies and
            operational advantages provided by ultra-short takeoff and
            landing aircraft in contested logistics and disaster response
            scenarios;
                (2) identification of critical capability gaps in last-mile
            or last-tactical-mile logistics where such aircraft could serve
            as a force multiplier;
                (3) an evaluation of specific mission sets and end users
            across the Indo-Pacific theater that could benefit from the
            deployment of such aircraft, especially mission sets related to
            homeland disaster response, humanitarian relief, wildfire
            suppression, or emergency resupply;
                (4) options and timelines to accelerate the development,
            testing, and integration of such aircraft into U.S. Air Force
            and U.S. Special Operations Command capability portfolios; and
                (5) an assessment of current testing and development, the
            development of operational concept development (CONOPS), and
            Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTP) formulation for
            ultra-short takeoff and landing aircraft.

                           Subtitle F--Other Matters

    SEC. 371. AUTHORITY TO EVACUATE FAMILY PETS AND CONTRACT WORKING DOGS
                  DURING NONCOMBATANT EVACUATIONS OF FOREIGN COUNTRIES.

        Section 2387 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) in the section heading, by striking ``: requirement to
            transfer animals to 341st Training Squadron after service
            life'';
                (2) in the heading for subsection (a), by striking ``In
            General'' and inserting ``Requirement to Transfer'';
                (3) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d); and
                (4) by inserting after subsection (b) the following new
            subsection (c):
        ``(c) Authority to Evacuate.--(1) Subject to the limitations under
    paragraph (2), in the event of a situation during which the Department
    of Defense evacuates noncombatants from a foreign country, the
    Secretary of Defense may enter into agreements with appropriate
    nonprofit entities under which such entities provide for the evacuation
    of--
                ``(A) the family pets of citizens of the United States who
            are evacuated by the Department; and
                ``(B) contract working dogs located in such country.
        ``(2) The limitations under this paragraph are as follows:
                ``(A) The Department of Defense is not responsible for
            providing veterinary care for a family pet or contract working
            dog by reason of the evacuation of the pet or dog pursuant to
            paragraph (1).
                ``(B) The Secretary may not exercise the authority under
            paragraph (1) if the exercise of such authority would result in
            a reduction in the number of individuals who would otherwise be
            evacuated.''.

    SEC. 372. MANNED ROTARY WING AIRCRAFT SAFETY.

        Chapter 157 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding
    at the end the following new section:
    ``Sec. 2653. Aircraft safety: requirements for highly trafficked
                  domestic airspace
        ``(a) Limitation on Operation.--Notwithstanding section 1046 of the
    John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019
    (Public Law 115-232, 49 U.S.C. 40101 note), except as provided in
    subsection (b), the Secretary of a military department may not
    authorize any manned rotary wing aircraft of the Department of Defense
    to operate a training mission in a highly trafficked domestic airspace
    unless such aircraft, while being operated, is actively providing
    warning to nearby commercial aircraft, in a manner compatible with the
    traffic alert and collision avoidance system of such commercial
    aircraft, of the proximity of the Department of Defense aircraft.
        ``(b) Waiver Authority.--The Secretary of a military department,
    with the concurrence of the Secretary of Transportation, may waive the
    limitation under subsection (a) with respect to the operation of an
    aircraft if the Secretary determines that--
                ``(1) such waiver is in the national security interests of
            the United States; and
                ``(2) a commercial aviation compatibility risk assessment
            has been conducted with respect to the operation of the
            aircraft pursuant to the waiver to mitigate the risk associated
            with such operation.
        ``(c) Limitation on Delegation.--The Secretary of a military
    department may not delegate the waiver authority under subsection (b)
    to an official whose rank is below a general or flag officer.
        ``(d) Definition of Highly Trafficked Domestic Airspace.--The term
    `highly trafficked domestic airspace' means--
                ``(1) the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area Special Flight
            Rules Area, as such term is defined in section 93.335 of title
            14, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation;
            or
                ``(2) an area surrounding class B, C, or D airspace of a
            commercial service airport, as such term is defined in section
            47102 of title 49.''.

    SEC. 373. INCLUSION OF TERRITORIES IN CERTAIN INTERGOVERNMENTAL SUPPORT
                  AGREEMENTS FOR INSTALLATION-SUPPORT SERVICES.

        Section 2679(f)(3) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) by striking ``and'' before ``the United States Virgin
            Islands''; and
                (2) by inserting ``the State of Yap of the Federated States
            of Micronesia, and the Republic of Palau,'' after ``Virgin
            Islands,''.

    SEC. 374. TRANSPORTATION OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS BY FOREIGN AIR CARRIER.

        (a) In General.--Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (c) of section
    40118 of title 49, United States Code, the Secretary of Defense is
    authorized to pay for the transportation by a foreign air carrier of
    Department of Defense personnel and any in-cabin or accompanying
    checked baggage or cargo if--
                (1) no air carrier holding a certificate under section
            41102 of such title 49 is willing and able to transport up to 3
            domestic animals accompanying such Federal personnel; and
                (2) the transportation is from a place--
                        (A) outside the United States to a place in the
                    United States;
                        (B) in the United States to a place outside the
                    United States; or
                        (C) outside the United States to another place
                    outside the United States.
        (b) Limitation.--An amount paid pursuant to subsection (a) for
    transportation by a foreign carrier may not be greater than the amount
    that would otherwise have been paid had the transportation been on an
    air carrier holding a certificate under section 41102 had that carrier
    been willing and able to provide such transportation. If the amount
    that would otherwise have been paid to such an air carrier is less than
    the cost of transportation on the applicable foreign carrier, the
    Department personnel may pay the difference of such amount.
        (c) Domestic Animal Defined.--In this section, the term ``domestic
    animal'' means a dog or a cat.

    SEC. 375. ADJUSTMENT AND DIVERSIFICATION ASSISTANCE FOR STATE AND LOCAL
                  GOVERNMENTS AFFECTED BY ARMY TRANSFORMATION INITIATIVE.

        (a) Provision of Assistance.--Beginning not later than 30 days
    after the date of the enactment of this Act, subject to the
    availability of appropriations for such purpose, the Secretary of
    Defense may provide adjustment and diversification assistance, pursuant
    to section 2391(b) of title 10, United States Code, to State and local
    governments affected by the actions taken under the Army Transformation
    Initiative with respect to--
                (1) Red River Army Depot, Texas;
                (2) Pine Bluff Arsenal, Arkansas; and
                (3) such other Army installations as are identified by the
            Secretary.
        (b) Report.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment
    of the Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional
    defense committees a report that includes--
                (1) an identification of the amount of adjustment and
            diversification assistance anticipated to be provided during
            fiscal year 2026 to State and local governments for each Army
            installation; and
                (2) an identification of options to address any capability
            gaps of the Army that could be filled through the Army organic
            industrial base.

    SEC. 376. AVAILABILITY OF MILK AT DINING FACILITIES ON MILITARY
                  INSTALLATIONS.

        (a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that milk is
    available to members of the Armed Forces at dining facilities on
    military installations.
        (b) Prohibition.--The Secretary may not, to carry out this section,
    purchase milk from an entity owned or controlled by a foreign
    adversary, as determined by the Secretary of Commerce under section 7.4
    of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation).
        (c) Definition of Milk.--In this section, the term ``milk'' has the
    meaning given such term in section 133.3 of title 21, Code of Federal
    Regulations (or any successor regulation) and includes fluid or
    powdered milk.

    SEC. 377. MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR MILITARY WORKING DOG KENNELS AND
                  FACILITIES.

        (a) Establishment of Minimum Standards.--Not later than 180 days
    after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense,
    in consultation with the Secretary of each military department,
    veterinary experts, and military working dog program managers, shall
    establish and implement minimum standards for kennels and other
    facilities used to house military working dogs. Such minimum standards
    shall include each of the following:
                (1) Requirements for space and design to ensure each
            military working dog has sufficient space to stand, turn
            around, lie down comfortably, and engage in natural behaviors.
                (2) Standards for environmental conditions to ensure
            adequate ventilation, temperature control, and protection from
            extreme weather conditions.
                (3) Standards for sanitation and hygiene to ensure kennels
            and other facilities can be easily cleaned and disinfected.
                (4) Requirements related to safety and security to prevent
            military working dogs from escaping and being injured and
            preventing access to kennels and other facilities by
            unauthorized individuals.
                (5) Standards for access to veterinary care to address the
            routine and emergency medical care needs of military working
            dogs, either at a military veterinary treatment facility or
            through sufficient on-site veterinary capabilities.
                (6) Requirements related to daily access to exercise areas.
                (7) Required annual inspections to ensure compliance with
            such standards.
                (8) Such other standards and requirements as the Secretary
            of Defense determines are appropriate.
        (b) Implementation and Compliance.--
                (1) Existing facilities.--
                        (A) Assessment.--Not later than one year after the
                    date of the establishment of the standards required
                    under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense, acting
                    through the Executive Agent for the Department of
                    Defense Military Working Dog Program, shall ensure that
                    each kennel and other facility used to house military
                    working dogs under the jurisdiction of the Department
                    of Defense are assessed to determine the extent to
                    which such kennels and facilities are in compliance
                    with such standards.
                        (B) Modification.--Not later than three years after
                    the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary,
                    acting through the Executive Agent, shall ensure that
                    each such kennel and facility is modified to the extent
                    required to comply with such standards.
                (2) New facilities.--The Secretary, acting through the
            Executive Agent, shall ensure that any kennel or other facility
            used to house military working dogs under the jurisdiction of
            the Department that is constructed or renovated after the date
            of enactment of this Act is in compliance with such standards
            before such kennel or facility is used to house such a military
            working dog.
        (c) Waiver Authority.--The Secretary of Defense may waive a
    specific requirement or standard developed under subsection (a), on a
    case-by-case basis, if the Secretary determines that such a waiver is
    required to provide for a temporary deployment or exigent
    circumstances. The Secretary may not issue a waiver under this
    subsection unless the Secretary--
                (1) provides for the implementation of alternative measures
            to ensure the welfare of any dogs affected by the waiver; and
                (2) submits to the Committees on Armed Services of the
            Senate and House of Representatives a report containing notice
            of the waiver, a justification for such waiver, and a
            description of the alternative measures provided under
            paragraph (1).

    SEC. 378. RESTROOM ACCESS AT MILITARY INSTALLATIONS FOR CERTAIN
                  TRANSPORTATION SERVICE PROVIDERS.

        (a) Restroom Access.--The Secretary of Defense shall take such
    steps as may be necessary to ensure that, with respect to each covered
    location, there is a restroom--
                (1) located at or in close proximity to the covered
            location;
                (2) to which any covered driver, while providing a
            transportation protective service involving the transport of
            sensitive cargo to or from the covered location on behalf of
            the Department of Defense, is authorized access;
                (3) that to the extent practicable, provides for privacy,
            hand washing, accessibility, and gender-specific needs; and
                (4) in the case of a portable restroom, that is vented and
            equipped with adequate lighting (which may be achieved through
            supplementation with a temporary lighting source, as
            necessary).
        (b) Location.--The location of a restroom under subsection (a)(1)
    may not be a location to which access by the covered driver would
    result in--
                (1) a security risk, as determined by the Secretary;
                (2) a health or safety risk to the covered driver; or
                (3) a violation of any other regulation or policy of the
            Department.
        (c) Notification of Noncompliance.--In carrying out subsection (a),
    the Secretary shall--
                (1) establish a process by which a covered driver may
            provide to the Secretary timely notification of any covered
            location with respect to which access to a restroom is not
            provided consistent with such subsection; and
                (2) upon receiving such a notification, coordinate with the
            commander of the military installation concerned or other
            appropriate officer or employee of the Department to ensure
            such access is provided.
        (d) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The terms ``arms, ammunition, and explosives'', ``safe
            haven'', ``secure holding area'', ``secure holding location'',
            and ``transportation protective service'' have the meanings
            given those terms in the publication of the Military Surface
            Deployment and Distribution Command of the Department of
            Defense issued October 4, 2024, and titled ``Military Freight
            Traffic Unified Rules Publication-1 (MFTURP-1)'', or any
            successor thereto.
                (2) The term ``commercial motor vehicle'' has the meaning
            given that term in section 31101 of title 49, United States
            Code.
                (3) The term ``covered driver'' means an operator of a
            commercial motor vehicle--
                        (A) authorized to provide a transportation
                    protective service on behalf of the Department of
                    Defense; and
                        (B) subject to requirements for qualifications and
                    maximum hours of service under section 31502(b) of
                    title 49, United States Code.
                (4) The term ``covered location'' means a safe haven,
            secure holding area, or secure holding location at a military
            installation or other facility of the Department of Defense.
                (5) The terms ``facility'' and ``military installation''
            have the meanings given those terms in section 2801(c) of title
            10, United States Code.
                (6) The term ``sensitive cargo'' means--
                        (A) arms, ammunition, and explosives;
                        (B) classified material; or
                        (C) any other cargo, or category thereof, the
                    Secretary of Defense determines sensitive for purposes
                    of this section.

    SEC. 379. REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO WEARING OPTIONAL COMBAT BOOTS.

        (a) In General.--Not later than two years after the date of the
    enactment of this section, the Secretary of Defense shall issue
    regulations to prohibit any member of the Armed Forces from wearing
    optional combat boots as part of a required uniform unless the optional
    combat boots are entirely manufactured in the United States and
    entirely made of--
                (1) materials grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced in
            the United States; and
                (2) components that are manufactured entirely in the United
            States and entirely made of materials described in paragraph
            (1).
        (b) Waiver.--The requirements of subsection (a) may be waived if a
    member of the Armed Forces provides a medical justification authorized
    by the commanding officer of such member to wear optional combat boots
    as part of a required uniform.
        (c) Exception.--The requirements of subsection (a) shall not apply
    to a member of the Armed Forces within a combat arms military
    occupational specialty who is in a deployed status.
        (d) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``optional combat boots'', with respect to a
            member of the Armed Forces, means combat boots not furnished to
            such member of the Armed Forces by the Secretary of Defense.
                (2) The term ``required uniform'' means a uniform a member
            of the Armed Forces is required to wear as a member of the
            Armed Forces.

    SEC. 380. INITIATIVE TO CONTROL SPREAD OF GREATER BANDED HORNET IN
                  GUAM.

        (a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall enhance efforts to
    manage, control, and interdict the greater banded hornet on military
    installations in Guam.
        (b) Authorized Activities.--The efforts required under subsection
    (a) shall include the following:
                (1) Carrying out science-based management and control
            programs to reduce the effect of the greater banded hornet on
            military installations and to prevent the introduction or
            spread of the greater banded hornet to areas where such hornet
            has not yet been established.
                (2) Providing support for interagency and intergovernmental
            response efforts to control, interdict, monitor, and eradicate
            the greater banded hornet on military installations in Guam.
                (3) Pursuing chemical, biological, and other control
            techniques, technology transfer, and best practices to support
            management, control, interdiction and, where possible,
            eradication of the greater banded hornet in Guam.
                (4) Establishing an early detection and rapid response
            mechanism to monitor and deploy coordinated efforts if the
            greater banded hornet, or an other newly detected invasive
            alien species, is detected at new sites on military
            installations in Guam.
                (5) Carrying out such other activities as the Secretary
            determines appropriate to manage, control, and interdict the
            greater banded hornet on military installations in Guam.
        (c) Annual Briefings.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
    the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for each of the next
    three years, the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Energy,
    Installations, and Environment shall provide to the Committees on Armed
    Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a briefing on
    the implementation of this section, which shall include detailed
    information about the efforts of the Secretary to manage, control, and
    interdict the greater banded hornet on military installations in Guam.

    SEC. 381. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS FOR ARMY INITIAL ENTRY ROTARY WING
                  TRAINING.

        None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or
    otherwise made available for fiscal year 2026 for the Army may be
    obligated or expended for the Next Generation Initial Entry Rotary Wing
    training program (Flight School Next) at Fort Novosel, Alabama, until--
                (1) the Secretary of the Army submits to the Committees on
            Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a
            business case analysis that includes an analysis of the Army
            initial entry rotary wing training currently provided at Fort
            Novosel, Alabama, and options for changing such training in
            order to increase the quality of the training, reduce costs,
            and gain efficiencies; and
                (2) the Secretary provides to the Committees on Armed
            Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a
            briefing on the business case analysis submitted under
            paragraph (1).

    SEC. 382. PROHIBITION ON DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE BAN OF CLEAN AGENT FIRE
                  SUPPRESSION PRODUCTS.

        (a) Prohibition.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the
    Secretary of Defense may not prohibit the use of a clean agent fire
    suppression product on the basis of the presence of a fluorine-carbon
    bond within such product if there is no covered alternative product
    and--
                (1) the use of the clean agent fire suppression product is
            required by an applicable Federal or State law or regulation;
            or
                (2) the Secretary determines failure to use the clean agent
            fire suppression product may cause--
                        (A) a catastrophic or critical failure resulting in
                    the loss of or serious damage to property; or
                        (B) an unacceptable risk of personal injury or loss
                    of life.
        (b) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``clean agent fire suppression product'' means
            a fire suppression product that involves an electrically
            nonconducting, volatile, or gaseous fire extinguishing agent
            that does not leave a residue upon evaporation.
                (2) The term ``covered alternative product'' means an
            alternative product--
                        (A) the use of which is not prohibited by Federal
                    or State law or regulation;
                        (B) that is readily available in sufficient
                    quantity and at a comparable cost to the product it is
                    intended to replace; and
                        (C) that performs as well as or better than such
                    product in a specific application.

    SEC. 383. INAPPLICABILITY OF RECOMMENDATIONS, PROCEDURES, AND PLANS OF
                  COMMISSION RELATING TO ASSIGNING, MODIFYING, OR REMOVING
                  OF NAMES, SYMBOLS, DISPLAYS, MONUMENTS, AND PARAPHERNALIA
                  TO ASSETS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE THAT COMMEMORATE
                  THE CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA TO CIVIL WORKS PROJECTS
                  OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.

        Notwithstanding subsection (a) of section 370 of the William M.
    (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
    2021 (Public Law 116-283; 10 U.S.C. 113 note), any recommendation,
    procedure, or plan of the commission established under subsection (b)
    of such section shall not apply to a civil works project of the
    Department of Defense.

    SEC. 384. AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR PROCUREMENT OF CERTAIN SUPPLIES AND
                  MATERIALS UNDER INNOVATIVE READINESS TRAINING PROGRAM.

        Funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act for fiscal year
    2026 for operation and maintenance for the Innovative Readiness
    Training program established pursuant to section 2012 of title 10,
    United States Code, may be obligated or expended to procure supplies
    and materials necessary for the completion of any training project
    approved under such section, provided that any such procurement--
                (1) directly relates to the training objectives of the
            project; and
                (2) is accounted for in accordance with applicable
            regulations of the Department of Defense.

    SEC. 385. FUNDING FOR FLIGHT HOURS FOR EXPEDITIONARY COMBAT AVIATION
                  BRIGADES.

        (a) Increase.--Notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding
    tables in division D, the amount authorized to be appropriated in
    section 301 for Operation and Maintenance, Army Reserve, Aviation
    Assets Line 050, as specified in the corresponding funding table in
    section 4301, for flight hour funding for Expeditionary Combat Aviation
    Brigades, is hereby increased by $35,000,000.
        (b) Offset.--Notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding
    tables in division D, the amount authorized to be appropriated in
    section 301 for Operation and Maintenance, as specified in the
    corresponding funding table in section 4301 for Army-Servicewide
    Transportation, line 390, is hereby reduced by $35,000,000.

                  TITLE IV--MILITARY PERSONNEL AUTHORIZATIONS

                           Subtitle A--Active Forces

    SEC. 401. END STRENGTHS FOR ACTIVE FORCES.

        The Armed Forces are authorized strengths for active duty personnel
    as of September 30, 2026, as follows:
                (1) The Army, 454,000.
                (2) The Navy, 344,600.
                (3) The Marine Corps, 172,300.
                (4) The Air Force, 321,500.
                (5) The Space Force, 10,400.

                           Subtitle B--Reserve Forces

    SEC. 411. END STRENGTHS FOR SELECTED RESERVE.

        (a) In General.--The Armed Forces are authorized strengths for
    Selected Reserve personnel of the reserve components as of September
    30, 2026, as follows:
                (1) The Army National Guard of the United States, 328,000.
                (2) The Army Reserve, 172,000.
                (3) The Navy Reserve, 57,500.
                (4) The Marine Corps Reserve, 33,600.
                (5) The Air National Guard of the United States, 106,300.
                (6) The Air Force Reserve, 67,500.
                (7) The Coast Guard Reserve, 8,500.
        (b) End Strength Reductions.--The end strengths prescribed by
    subsection (a) for the Selected Reserve of any reserve component shall
    be proportionately reduced by--
                (1) 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
                (2) 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.
        (c) End Strength Increases.--Whenever units or individual members
    of the Selected Reserve of any reserve component are released from
    active duty during any fiscal year, the end strength prescribed for
    such fiscal year for the Selected Reserve of such reserve component
    shall be increased proportionately by the total authorized strengths of
    such units and by the total number of such individual members.

    SEC. 412. END STRENGTHS FOR RESERVES ON ACTIVE DUTY IN SUPPORT OF THE
                  RESERVES.

        Within the end strengths prescribed in section 411(a), the reserve
    components of the Armed Forces are authorized, as of September 30,
    2026, 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:
                (1) The Army National Guard of the United States, 30,845.
                (2) The Army Reserve, 16,511.
                (3) The Navy Reserve, 10,409.
                (4) The Marine Corps Reserve, 2,400.
                (5) The Air National Guard of the United States, 25,171.
                (6) The Air Force Reserve, 6,218.

    SEC. 413. END STRENGTHS FOR MILITARY TECHNICIANS (DUAL STATUS).

        The minimum number of military technicians (dual status) as of the
    last day of fiscal year 2026 for the reserve components of the Army and
    the Air Force (notwithstanding section 129 of title 10, United States
    Code) shall be the following:
                (1) For the Army National Guard of the United States,
            21,294.
                (2) For the Army Reserve, 6,258.
                (3) For the Air National Guard of the United States,
            10,405.
                (4) For the Air Force Reserve, 6,455.

    SEC. 414. MAXIMUM NUMBER OF RESERVE PERSONNEL AUTHORIZED TO BE ON
                  ACTIVE DUTY FOR OPERATIONAL SUPPORT.

        During fiscal year 2026, the maximum number of members of the
    reserve components of the Armed Forces who may be serving at any time
    on full-time operational support duty under section 115(b) of title 10,
    United States Code, is the following:
                (1) The Army National Guard of the United States, 17,000.
                (2) The Army Reserve, 13,000.
                (3) The Navy Reserve, 6,200.
                (4) The Marine Corps Reserve, 3,000.
                (5) The Air National Guard of the United States, 16,000.
                (6) The Air Force Reserve, 14,000.

    SEC. 415. EXCLUDING MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL GUARD PERFORMING CERTAIN
                  DUTY FROM COUNTING FOR ACTIVE-DUTY END STRENGTHS.

        Section 115(i) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
    adding at the end the following new paragraph:
                ``(14) Members of the National Guard on active duty or
            full-time National Guard duty for the purpose of supporting
            military intelligence operations under section 12301(d) of this
            title.''.

              Subtitle C--Authorization of Appropriations; Reports

    SEC. 421. MILITARY PERSONNEL.

        (a) Authorization of Appropriations.--Funds are hereby authorized
    to be appropriated for fiscal year 2026 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.
        (b) Construction of Authorization.--The authorization of
    appropriations in the subsection (a) supersedes any other authorization
    of appropriations (definite or indefinite) for such purpose for fiscal
    year 2026.

    SEC. 422. STREAMLINING OF TOTAL FORCE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.

        (a) Repeal of Annual Report on Military Technicians.--Section 115a
    of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking subsection (g).
        (b) Incorporation of Annual Civilian Personnel Management Report
    Into Annual Defense Manpower Profile Report.--
                (1) In general.--Such section is further amended--
                        (A) by redesignating subsections (d) through (f) as
                    subsections (e) through (g), respectively; and
                        (B) by inserting after subsection (c) the following
                    new subsection (d):
        ``(d)(1) The Secretary shall include in each report under
    subsection (a) a detailed discussion of the management of the civilian
    workforce of the Department of Defense. The discussion shall include
    the matter specified in paragraph (2) for the civilian workforce of--
                ``(A) the Office of the Secretary of Defense;
                ``(B) the Defense Agencies;
                ``(C) the Department of Defense Field Activities; and
                ``(D) the military departments.''.
                (2) Transfer.--Paragraph (2) of section 129(c) of such
            title--
                        (A) is amended, in the matter preceding
                    subparagraph (A)--
                                (i) by striking ``Each report under
                            paragraph (1) shall contain'' and inserting
                            ``The matter to be included in each discussion
                            under paragraph (1)''; and
                                (ii) by striking ``under the jurisdiction
                            of the official submitting the report,'' and
                            inserting ``of each element of the Department
                            of Defense named in such paragraph, is''; and
                        (B) is transferred to section 115a and inserted at
                    the end of subsection (d) of such section, as added by
                    paragraph (1) of this subsection.
                (3) Conforming repeal of requirement for separate annual
            civilian personnel management report.--Section 129 of such
            title is amended by striking subsection (c).

                       TITLE V--MILITARY PERSONNEL POLICY

                           Subtitle A--Officer Policy

    SEC. 501. TREATMENT OF SPACE FORCE OFFICERS FOR PURPOSES OF LAWS
                  RELATING TO AUTHORIZED NUMBER AND DISTRIBUTION OF
                  OFFICERS IN GENERAL OFFICER GRADES.

        (a) Distribution of Commissioned Officers on Active Duty in General
    Officer Grades.--Section 525 of title 10, United States Code, is
    amended--
                (1) in subsection (a)--
                        (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by
                    inserting ``or the Space Force officer list'' after
                    ``officer on the active duty list'';
                        (B) in paragraph (5)--
                                (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking
                            ``officers in the grade of general'' and
                            inserting ``officers on sustained duty orders
                            in the grade of general'';
                                (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking
                            ``officers in a grade above'' and inserting
                            ``officers on sustained duty orders in a grade
                            above''; and
                                (iii) in subparagraph (C), by striking
                            ``officers in the grade'' and inserting
                            ``officers on sustained duty orders in the
                            grade''; and
                (2) in subsection (h), by adding at the end the following
            new paragraph:
        ``(3)(A) The limitations of this section do not apply to a Space
    Force general officer serving in space force active status not on
    sustained duty orders, and who is on active duty for a period in excess
    of 365 days but not to exceed three years. Unless authorized by the
    Secretary of Defense, the number of Space Force general officers
    covered by this subsection and not serving in a joint duty assignment
    for purposes of chapter 38 of this title may not exceed five.
        ``(B) Not later than 30 days after authorizing a number of Space
    Force general officers in excess of the number specified in
    subparagraph (A), the Secretary of Defense shall provide a notification
    as required in paragraph (2).''.
        (b) Exclusion of Certain Officers From Authorized Strength of Space
    Force General Officers on Active Duty.--Section 526 of such title is
    amended--
                (1) in subsection (c)--
                        (A) in the subsection heading, by inserting ``and
                    of the Space Force'' after ``Components'';
                        (B) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``or of the
                    Space Force'' after ``a reserve component'';
                        (C) in paragraph (2), by adding at the end the
                    following new subparagraph:
                ``(D) The Secretary of the Air Force may authorize not more
            than two of the general officers authorized to serve in the
            Space Force under section 20110 of this title to serve on
            active duty for a period of at least 180 days and not longer
            than 365 days.''; and
                        (D) in paragraph (3)(A), by inserting ``(or a Space
                    Force general officer in a space force active status on
                    sustained duty)'' after ``a reserve component''; and
                (2) in subsection (d)--
                        (A) by striking ``or'' at the end of paragraph (1);
                        (B) by striking the period at the end of paragraph
                    (2) and inserting ``; or''; and
                        (C) by adding at the end the following new
                    paragraph:
                ``(3) a Space Force officer in the grade of brigadier
            general or above on orders to sustained duty during the 60-day
            period preceding the end of such orders.''.
        (c) Strength in Grade of Space Force General Officers in Space
    Force Active Status Not on Sustained Duty.--Chapter 2003 of such title
    is amended by adding at the end the following new section:
    ``Sec. 20110. Strength in grade: Space Force general officers in Space
                  Force active status not on sustained duty
        ``(a) Authorized Strength.--The authorized strength of general
    officers in the Space Force serving in space force active status not on
    sustained duty is five.
        ``(b) Exclusions.--The following Space Force general officers shall
    not be counted for purposes of this section:
                ``(1) Those counted under section 526 of this title.
                ``(2) Those serving in a joint duty assignment for purposes
            of chapter 38 of this title, except that the number of officers
            who shall not be counted under this paragraph may not exceed
            two.
        ``(c) Permanent Grade.--A Space Force general officer may not be
    reduced in permanent grade because of a reduction in the number
    authorized under subsection (a).
        ``(d) Temporary Exclusion.--The limitation of subsection (a) does
    not apply to an officer released from a joint duty assignment or other
    non-joint active duty assignment, but only during the 60-day period
    beginning on the date the officer departs the joint duty or other
    active duty assignment. The Secretary of Defense may authorize the
    Secretary of the Air Force to extend the 60-day period by an additional
    120 days, except that not more than three Space Force officers may be
    covered by an extension under this subsection at the same time.''.

    SEC. 502. REDISTRIBUTION OF GENERAL OFFICERS ON ACTIVE DUTY FROM THE
                  AIR FORCE TO THE SPACE FORCE.

        Section 526(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) in paragraph (3), by striking ``171'' and inserting
            ``168''; and
                (2) in paragraph (5), by striking ``21'' and inserting
            ``24''.

    SEC. 503. AUTHORITY TO WAIVE PROHIBITION ON OFFICERS SERVING ON
                  SUCCESSIVE SELECTION BOARDS FOR BOARDS TO CONSIDER
                  OFFICERS FOR PROMOTION TO MAJOR GENERAL OR REAR ADMIRAL.

        Section 612(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) by inserting ``(1)'' after ``(b)''; and
                (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
        ``(2) Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense, the
    Secretary of a military department may waive the limitation in
    paragraph (1) in the case of a selection board that will consider
    officers for recommendation for promotion to the grade of major general
    or rear admiral if the Secretary of the military department determines
    that qualified officers on the active-duty list or Space Force officer
    list or otherwise authorized to serve on the board are not available in
    sufficient number to comprise that selection board.''.

    SEC. 504. CHAPLAINS: CAREER FLEXIBILITY; DETAIL AS STUDENTS AT SCHOOLS
                  FOR EDUCATION REQUIRED FOR APPOINTMENT.

        (a) Career Flexibility for Chaplains.--Subsection (a) of section
    710 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) by inserting ``(1)'' before ``Each Secretary''; and
                (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
        ``(2) If the Secretary of a military department carries out a
    program under paragraph (1), such Secretary shall, pursuant to this
    section, inactivate a member who completes a detail under section 2004c
    of this title upon such completion so such member may perform religious
    ministry that meets professional requirements for appointment as a
    chaplain in the military department concerned.''.
        (b) Detail as Students at Schools for Education Required for
    Appointment as a Chaplain.--Chapter 101 of title 10, United States
    Code, is amended by inserting after section 2004b the following new
    section 2004c:
    ``Sec. 2004c. Detail as students at schools for education required for
                  appointment as a chaplain: commissioned officers; certain
                  enlisted members
        ``(a) Detail Authorized.--The Secretary of each military department
    may detail commissioned officers and enlisted members of the armed
    forces as students at accredited colleges, universities, and schools of
    theology, located in the United States, for a period of training
    leading to a graduate degree that meets the educational requirements
    for appointment as a chaplain in the armed forces. No more than twenty
    officers and enlisted members from each military department may
    commence such training in any single fiscal year.
        ``(b) Eligibility for Detail.--To be eligible for detail under
    subsection (a), an officer or enlisted member must be a citizen of the
    United States and must--
                ``(1)(A) have served on active duty for a period of not
            less than two years nor more than five years and be an officer
            in the pay grade O-3 or below as of the time the training is to
            begin; or
                ``(B) have served on active duty for a period of not less
            than three years nor more than ten years and be an enlisted
            member in the pay grade E-4 or above as of the time the
            training is to begin;
                ``(2) in the case of an enlisted member, meet all
            requirements for acceptance of a commission as a commissioned
            officer in the armed forces; and
                ``(3) sign an agreement that unless sooner separated the
            officer or enlisted member will--
                        ``(A) complete the educational course of chaplaincy
                    training; and
                        ``(B) if the Secretary of the military department
                    concerned carries out a program under section 710 of
                    this title--
                                ``(i) agree to be inactivated for a period
                            of not less than two years nor more than three
                            years under subsection (a)(2) of such section
                            title upon completion of a detail under this
                            section; and
                                ``(ii) accept transfer or detail as a
                            chaplain in the military department concerned
                            upon completion of the period described in
                            clause (i).
        ``(c) Service Obligation.--The agreement of an officer or enlisted
    member under subsection (b) shall provide that the officer or enlisted
    member shall serve on active duty for two years for each year or part
    thereof of chaplaincy training completed under subsection (a), except
    that the agreement may authorize the officer or enlisted member to
    serve a portion of such service obligation on active duty and to
    complete the service obligation that remains upon separation from
    active duty in the Selected Reserve, in which case the officer or
    enlisted member shall serve three years in the Selected Reserve for
    each year or part thereof of the chaplaincy training of such officer or
    enlisted member under subsection (a) for any service obligation that
    was not completed before separation from active duty.
        ``(d) Selection of Officers and Enlisted Members for Detail.--
    Officers and enlisted members detailed for chaplaincy training under
    subsection (a) shall be selected on a competitive basis by the
    Secretary of the military department concerned.
        ``(e) Relation of Service Obligations to Other Service
    Obligations.--Any service obligation incurred by an officer or enlisted
    member under an agreement entered into under subsection (b) shall be in
    addition to any service obligation incurred by such officer or enlisted
    any other provision of law or agreement.
        ``(f) Expenses.--Expenses incident to the detail of officers and
    enlisted members under this section shall be paid from any funds
    appropriated for the military department concerned.
        ``(g) Failure to Complete Program.--An officer or enlisted member
    who is dropped from a program of chaplaincy training to which detailed
    under subsection (a) for deficiency in conduct or studies, or for other
    reasons, may be required to--
                ``(1) perform active duty in an appropriate military
            capacity in accordance with the active duty obligation imposed
            by regulations issued by the Secretary of Defense, except that
            in no case shall an officer or enlisted member be required to
            serve on active duty for any period in excess of one year for
            each year or part thereof he participated in the program; or
                ``(2) repay the expenses incident to the detail of such
            officer or enlisted member and paid under subsection (f).
        ``(h) Limitation on Details.--No agreement detailing an officer or
    enlisted member of the armed forces to a chaplaincy school may be
    entered into during any period in which the President is authorized by
    law to induct persons into the armed forces involuntarily. Nothing in
    this subsection shall affect any agreement entered into during any
    period when the President is not authorized by law to so induct persons
    into the armed forces.''.

    SEC. 505. RANKS OF JUDGE ADVOCATES GENERAL.

        (a) Army.--Section 7037(a) of title 10, United States Code, is
    amended by adding at the end the following: ``The Judge Advocate
    General, while so serving, has the grade of lieutenant general.''.
        (b) Navy.--Section 8088(b) of title 10, United States Code, is
    amended by adding at the end the following: ``The Judge Advocate
    General, while so serving, has the grade of vice admiral or lieutenant
    general, as appropriate.''.
        (c) Air Force.--Section 9037(a) of title 10, United States Code, is
    amended by adding at the end the following: ``The Judge Advocate
    General, while so serving, has the grade of lieutenant general.''.

    SEC. 506. PROCEDURES FOR SELECTION OF SPACE FORCE OFFICERS FOR
                  PROMOTION TO MAJOR GENERAL.

        (a) Selection Boards.--
                (1) Boards to recommend for promotion to major general
            officers who are exceptionally well qualified.--Subsection (a)
            of section 20215 of title 10, United States Code, is amended to
            read as follows:
        ``(a) Criteria for Recommendation of Officers for Promotion.--(1) A
    selection board convened under section 20211 of this title to consider
    officers for promotion to a grade below major general 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.
        ``(2) A selection board convened under section 20211 of this title
    to consider officers for promotion to the grade of major general shall
    recommend for promotion to such grade those officers considered by the
    board whom the board considers exceptionally well qualified for
    promotion.''.
                (2) Requirement for majority action by board members.--
            Subsection (c)(3) of such section is amended by inserting after
            ``best qualified for promotion'' the following: ``(or, in the
            case of an officer recommended for promotion to the grade of
            major general, that the officer is exceptionally well qualified
            for promotion)''.
                (3) Inapplicability of provision relating to promotion list
            order.--Subsection (g)(1) of such section is amended by adding
            at the end the following new sentence: ``This subsection does
            not apply to a selection board convened to consider officer for
            recommendation to the grade of major general.''.
                (4) Reports of selection boards.--Section 20216(a)(2)) of
            such title is amended by inserting after ``best qualified for
            promotion'' the following: ``(or, in the case of officers
            recommended for promotion to the grade of major general, that
            the officers are exceptionally well qualified for promotion)''.
                (5) Inapplicability of authority to adjust placement of
            officers in board report.--Section 20217 of such title is
            amended--
                        (A) in subsection (a), by striking ``or major
                    general''; and
                        (B) in the section heading, by striking the last
                    three words.
        (b) Promotions to Major General.--
                (1) Promotions to fill vacancies.--Section 20239 of such
            title is amended--
                        (A) in subsection (b)(3), by striking ``Except as
                    provided in subsections (e) and (f)'' and inserting
                    ``Except as provided in subsections (d), (f), and
                    (g)'';
                        (B) by redesignating subsections (d), (e), and (f)
                    as subsections (e), (f), and (g), respectively; and
                        (C) by inserting after subsection (c) the following
                    new subsection (d):
        ``(d) Promotion to Major General.--
                ``(1) Certificate of eligibility for promotion.--When the
            Senate gives it advice and consent to the promotion of an
            officer to the grade of major general, the Secretary of the Air
            Force shall issue to the officer a certificate of eligibility
            for promotion, dated as of the date on which the Senate gave
            its advice and consent.
                ``(2) Promotion to fill vacancy.--Officers who have a
            certificate of eligibility under paragraph (1) shall be
            promoted to fill vacancies as they occur in positions
            designated to carry the grade of major general. Such promotions
            shall be made in accordance with regulations prescribed by the
            Secretary of the Air Force, based upon the needs of the
            service.
                ``(3) Duration of certificate of eligibility.--A
            certificate of eligibility issued under paragraph (1) expires
            at the end of the period beginning on the date as of when the
            certificate of eligibility was issued and ending on the first
            day of the eighteenth month following the month during which
            the certificate was so issued.''.
                (2) Removal from promotion list.--Section 20241 of such
            title is amended--
                        (A) by redesignating subsections (d), (e), and (f)
                    as subsections (e), (f), and (g), respectively;
                        (B) by inserting after subsection (c) the following
                    new subsection (d):
        ``(d) Removal Upon Expiration of Certificate of Eligibility.--If an
    officer who has been issued a certificate of eligibility for promotion
    to the grade of major general under 20239(d) of this title is not
    appointed to such grade before the expiration of the certificate of
    eligibility pursuant to such section, the officer's name shall be
    removed from the promotion list.''; and
                        (C) in paragraph (1) of subsection (f), as so
                    redesignated--
                                (i) by striking ``subsection (a), (b), or
                            (c)'' and inserting ``subsection (a), (b), (c),
                            or (d)''; and
                                (ii) by adding at the end the following new
                            sentence: ``The authority of the Secretary of
                            the Air Force under the preceding sentence does
                            not apply in the case of such an officer who is
                            promoted to the grade of major general
                            following removal from a list under subsection
                            (d).''.
        (c) Technical and Conforming Amendments.--Title 10, United States
    Code, is amended as follows:
                (1) Section 615(a)(1) is amended by striking ``or 20211''.
                (2) Section 20203 is amended by redesignating the second
            subsection (b) and subsections (c), (d), (e), and (f) as
            subsections (c), (d), (e), (f), and (g), respectively.
                (3) Section 20214 is amended by inserting before the period
            at the end the following: ``convened under section 20211 of
            this title in the same manner as to selection boards convened
            under section 611 of this title''.
                (4) Section 20215(g)(1) is amended by striking ``section
            624(a)(1)'' and inserting ``section 20239(a)(1)''.
                (5) Section 20217(a) is amended by striking ``section
            20215'' and inserting ``section 20216''.
                (6) Section 20231 is amended--
                        (A) in subsection (a)(1), by striking ``section
                    14101(a)'' and inserting ``section 20211''; and
                        (B) in subsection (b)(1), by striking ``section
                    20151'' and inserting ``section 20252''.
                (7) Section 20239 is amended--
                        (A) in subsection (a)(1), by striking ``modified''
                    and inserting ``adjusted'';
                        (B) in subsection (c)(1), by striking ``subsection
                    (f)'' and inserting ``subsection (g)''.
                (8) Section 20241(c) is amended by striking ``section
            20238(a)'' in paragraphs (1) and (3) and inserting ``section
            20239(a)(1)''.
                (9) Section 20251(a)(2) is amended by striking ``section
            14201'' and inserting ``section 14101''.

    SEC. 507. ESTABLISHMENT OF BLAST SAFETY OFFICER POSITIONS.

        (a) Establishment.--Not later than September 30, 2026, the
    Secretary of Defense shall establish blast safety officer positions in
    the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Space Force.
        (b) Duties.--Duties of a blast safety officer shall include the
    following, in accordance with standards established pursuant to section
    735 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for
    Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 10 U.S.C. 1071 note):
                (1) Monitoring and mitigating blast and overpressure
            exposure to members of such Armed Forces during live-fire or
            explosive exercises, including breaching exercises. A blast
            safety officer may order the cessation of such an exercise if
            exposure exceeds safe thresholds.
                (2) Briefing members of such Armed Forces, before an
            exercise, regarding the health risks of blast exposure and
            mitigation protocols (including minimum safe distances).
                (3) Overseeing the use of personal protective equipment and
            wearable sensors by such members during such an exercise.
                (4) Investigating blast overpressure incidents, reporting
            findings, and coordinating with health care providers to
            address risks to the health of affected members.
                (5) Maintaining blast overpressure exposure logs to support
            future mitigation.
                (6) Coordinating with range safety officers and personnel.
        (c) Assignments.--The Secretary of a military department concerned
    shall assign a blast safety officer to each special mission unit in
    each such Armed Force.
        (d) Training; Certification.--A blast safety officer shall receive
    training and maintain a certification in blast safety.

    SEC. 508. DESIGNATION OF AT LEAST ONE GENERAL OFFICER OF THE MARINE
                  CORPS RESERVE AS A JOINT QUALIFIED OFFICER.

        The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that at least one general
    officer of the Marine Corps Reserve is designated as a joint qualified
    officer.

    SEC. 509. MODIFICATION TO GRADE AND ALLOWANCES AVAILABLE TO ATTENDING
                  PHYSICIAN TO THE CONGRESS.

        (a) Grade.--
                (1) Modification.--Section 715 of title 10, United States
            Code, is amended by striking the first two sentences and
            inserting the following: ``An officer serving as Attending
            Physician to the Congress, while so serving, holds the grade of
            colonel, or in the case of an officer of the Navy, captain.''.
                (2) Conforming amendment.--Section 525 of title 10, United
            States Code, is amended--
                        (A) by striking subsection (f); and
                        (B) by redesignating subsections (g) and (h) as
                    subsections (f) and (g), respectively.
        (b) Allowances.--Section 302(a)(3) of title 37, United States Code,
    is amended--
                (1) by striking ``An officer'' and inserting ``(A) Subject
            to subparagraph (B), an officer''; and
                (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
        ``(B) This paragraph shall not apply to an officer serving as the
    Attending Physician to the Congress.''.

                    Subtitle B--Reserve Component Management

    SEC. 511. GRADES OF CERTAIN CHIEFS OF RESERVE COMPONENTS.

        (a) In General.--
                (1) Chief of army reserve.--Section 7038(b) of title 10,
            United States Code, is amended by striking paragraph (4) and
            inserting the following new paragraph:
        ``(4) The Chief of Army Reserve, while so serving, holds the grade
    of lieutenant general.''.
                (2) Chief of navy reserve.--Section 8083(b) of such title
            is amended by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the
            following new paragraph:
        ``(4) The Chief of Navy Reserve, while so serving, holds the grade
    of vice admiral.''.
                (3) Commander, marine forces reserve.--Section 8084(b) of
            such title is amended by striking paragraph (4) and inserting
            the following new paragraph:
        ``(4) The Commander, Marine Forces Reserve, while so serving, holds
    the grade of lieutenant general.''.
                (4) Chief of air force reserve.--Section 9038(b) of such
            title is amended by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the
            following new paragraph:
        ``(4) The Chief of Air Force Reserve, while so serving, holds the
    grade of lieutenant general.''.
        (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall
    take effect on the day that is one year after the date of the enactment
    of this Act and shall apply to appointments made on or after such day.

    SEC. 512. PILOT AUTHORITY FOR EXTENDED LENGTH OF ORDERS TO ACTIVE DUTY
                  FOR PREPLANNED MISSIONS IN SUPPORT OF THE COMBATANT
                  COMMANDS.

        Section 12304b of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) by redesignating subsection (i) as subsection (j);
                (2) by inserting after subsection (h) the following new
            subsection:
        ``(i) Temporary Authority for Extended Activation for Marine
    Corps.--(1) The Secretary of the Navy may exercise the authority under
    subsection (a) with respect to units of the Selected Reserve of the
    Marine Corps by substituting `545 consecutive days' for `365
    consecutive days'.
        ``(2) In carrying out paragraph (1), the Secretary of the Navy may
    not order a unit to active duty in direct support of an operation for
    more than 365 consecutive days. For purposes of this paragraph, direct
    support does not include training, exercises, or preparation activities
    prior to deployment to support an operation.
        ``(3) The authority under this subsection shall terminate on
    December 31, 2030.''; and
                (3) in subsection (j), as redesignated by paragraph (1) of
            this section, by striking ``section 231(f)(2)'' and inserting
            ``section 231''.

    SEC. 513. PROHIBITION ON CONSIDERATION OF AMOUNT OF TIME OF SERVICE IN
                  ACTIVATION OF RESERVE MEMBERS.

        Chapter 1209 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding
    at the end the following new section:
    ``Sec. 12324. Reserves: prohibition on consideration of amount of time
                  of service in the armed forces for purposes of activation
        ``(a) Prohibition.--In evaluating the suitability of a member of a
    reserve component to be ordered to active duty under any provision of
    law, the Secretary concerned may not consider--
                ``(1) the amount of time of service in the armed forces of
            such member;
                ``(2) the amount of time of service on active duty of such
            member; or
                ``(3) the amount of time of service on active duty by such
            member that would result in such member becoming eligible for
            retired pay or retainer pay under a purely military retirement
            system (other than the retirement system under chapter 1223 of
            this title).
        ``(b) Information Available for Consideration.--In carrying out
    this section, the Secretary concerned--
                ``(1) shall ensure that no information regarding the amount
            of time of service in the armed forces of a member or the age
            of such member is made available to any person evaluating such
            member for suitability for active duty; and
                ``(2) may provide that information on relevant experience
            of a member, including the amount of time a member has
            performed duties relevant to the duty for which such member is
            being considered, is made available to a person evaluating such
            member for suitability for active duty.''.

    SEC. 514. ACTIVE AND INACTIVE TRANSFERS OF OFFICERS OF THE ARMY
                  NATIONAL GUARD AND AIR FORCE NATIONAL GUARD.

        Section 303 of title 32, United States Code, is amended by adding
    at the end the following new subsections:
        ``(d)(1) Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Army,
    an officer of the Army National Guard--
                ``(A) who fills a vacancy in a federally recognized unit of
            the Army National Guard may be transferred from the active Army
            National Guard to the inactive Army National Guard; or
                ``(B) transferred pursuant to paragraph (1) may be
            transferred from the inactive Army National Guard to the active
            Army National Guard to fill a vacancy described in such
            paragraph.
        ``(2) Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Air
    Force, an officer of the Air Force National Guard--
                ``(A) who fills a vacancy in a federally recognized unit of
            the Air Force National Guard may be transferred from the active
            Air Force National Guard to the inactive Air Force National
            Guard; or
                ``(B) transferred pursuant to paragraph (1) may be
            transferred from the inactive Air Force National Guard to the
            active Air Force National Guard to fill a vacancy described in
            such paragraph.''.

    SEC. 515. NATIONAL GUARD: ACTIVE GUARD AND RESERVE DUTY IN RESPONSE TO
                  A STATE DISASTER.

        (a) In General.--Chapter 3 of title 32, United States Code, is
    amended by inserting after section 328 the following new section:
    ``Sec. 328A. Active Guard and Reserve duty: State disaster response
                  duty
        ``(a) Authority.--The chief executive of a State who has declared a
    emergency in such State due to a disaster, may, with the consent of the
    Secretary of Defense, order a member of the National Guard of such
    State, who is performing Active Guard and Reserve duty pursuant to
    section 328 of this title, to perform duties in response to, or in
    preparation for, such disaster. Duty performed under this section shall
    be referred to as `State disaster response duty'.
        ``(b) Requirements.--State disaster response duty performed
    pursuant to this section--
                ``(1) shall be on a reimbursable basis, in accordance with
            subsection (c);
                ``(2) may be performed to the extent that the performance
            of such duty does not interfere with the performance of the
            member's primary Active Guard and Reserve duties of organizing,
            administering, recruiting, instructing, and training the
            reserve components; and
                ``(3) shall not exceed a total of 14 days per member per
            calendar year, except that the Secretary of Defense may, if the
            chief executive so requests before the end of the 14th such
            day, authorize an extension of the duration of such duty, not
            to exceed an additional--
                        ``(A) 7 days, if the Secretary determines that such
                    extension is appropriate; and
                        ``(B) 46 days if the Secretary determines that such
                    duty is in support of the response to a catastrophic
                    incident, as such term is defined in section 501 of the
                    Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 311).
        ``(c) Reimbursement.--(1) The Secretary of the military department
    concerned shall charge a State for the fully burdened costs of manpower
    for each day of State disaster response duty performed pursuant to this
    section.
        ``(2) Such charges shall be paid from the funds of the State of the
    requesting chief executive or from any other non-Federal funds.
        ``(3) Any amounts received by a Secretary of a military department
    under this section shall be credited, at the discretion of the
    Secretary of Defense, to--
                ``(A) the appropriation, fund, or account used to pay such
            costs; or
                ``(B) an appropriation, fund, or account available for the
            purposes for which such costs were incurred.
        ``(4) If the State of the requesting chief executive is more than
    90 days in arrears in reimbursing the Secretary of the military
    department concerned for State disaster response duty performed
    pursuant to this section, such duty may not be performed--
                ``(A) unless authorized by the Secretary of Defense; and
                ``(B) after the requesting chief executive obligates funds
            for the amount in arrears.
        ``(d) Limitation of Liability.--While performing State disaster
    response duty under this section, a member of the National Guard is not
    an instrumentality of the United States with respect to any act or
    omission in carrying out such duty. The United States shall not be
    responsible for any claim or judgment arising from the use of a member
    of the National Guard under this section.
        ``(e) Definitions.--In this section:
                ``(1) The term `Active Guard and Reserve duty' has the
            meaning given such term in section 101 of title 10.
                ``(2) The term `State' has the meaning given such term in
            section 901 of this title.''.
        (b) Regulations.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall prescribe
    regulations under section 328A of such title, as added by subsection
    (a).

    SEC. 516. FIREGUARD PROGRAM: PROGRAM OF RECORD; AUTHORIZATION.

        Section 510 of title 32, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) in subsection (a)--
                        (A) by inserting ``(1)'' before ``The Secretary'';
                        (B) by inserting ``of record'' after ``carry out a
                    program''; and
                        (C) by adding at the end the following new
                    paragraph:
        ``(2) The FireGuard Program is authorized through December 31,
    2031.''.
                (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection:
        ``(c) Annual Briefing.--Not later than one year after the date of
    the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
    2026, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of
    the Senate and House of Representatives the first of five annual
    briefings regarding the FireGuard Program. Such a briefing shall
    include, with regards to the year preceding the date of the briefing,
    the following elements:
                ``(1) The States (as such term is defined in section 901 of
            this title), counties, municipalities, and Tribal governments
            that received information under the FireGuard Program.
                ``(2) A comparative analysis of a map of--
                        ``(A) each wildfire, initially provided to an
                    entity described in paragraph (1) through the FireGuard
                    Program; and
                        ``(B) the perimeter of such wildfire after
                    containment.
                ``(3) An analysis of the time between the detection of a
            fire via raw satellite data and alerts being sent to local
            responders.
                ``(4) A review of efforts undertaken to integrate emerging
            satellite and aerial surveillance technologies from qualified
            private, nonprofit, and public sector sources.''.

    SEC. 517. STUDY AND REPORT ON NATIONAL GUARD CAPABILITIES IN CYBER
                  INCIDENT RESPONSE.

        (a) Study Required.--The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with
    the Chief of the National Guard Bureau, the Secretary of Homeland
    Security, and the heads of other relevant federal agencies, shall
    conduct a comprehensive study to evaluate the capabilities and
    authorities of the National Guard in responding to cyber incidents
    affecting national security.
        (b) Elements of Study.--The study required under subsection (a)
    shall include the following:
                (1) An assessment of the current roles and responsibilities
            of the National Guard in cyber incident response, including--
                        (A) engagements under Federal authority, such as
                    those pursuant to title 10, United States Code; and
                        (B) deployments under State authority, initiated by
                    Governors pursuant to title 32, United States Code, or
                    State law.
                (2) An analysis of existing legal authorities governing the
            National Guard's participation in cyber incident response,
            including any limitations or gaps in such authorities.
                (3) An evaluation of resource allocation for National Guard
            cyber response capabilities, including personnel, equipment,
            and funding.
                (4) An assessment of training programs and needs for
            National Guard personnel to effectively respond to cyber
            incidents, including joint training with Federal agencies and
            private sector entities.
                (5) A review of coordination mechanisms between the
            National Guard, Federal agencies (including the Department of
            Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, and the
            Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency), State
            governments, and private sector partners involved in cyber
            incident response.
                (6) Identification of challenges or barriers to enhancing
            the National Guard's role in cyber incident response and
            recommendations to address such challenges.
        (c) Report to Congress.--
                (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
            the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall
            submit to the congressional defense committees the study
            required under subsection (a).
                (2) Form.--The report shall be submitted in unclassified
            form but may include a classified annex if necessary.

    SEC. 518. REPORT ON EFFECT OF EQUIPMENT SHORTFALLS ON NATIONAL GUARD
                  ABILITY TO ASSIST IN DISASTER RESPONSE.

        Chapter 9 of title 32, United States Code, is amended by adding at
    the end the following new section:
    ``Sec. 909. Report on effect of equipment availability to assist in
                  disaster response
        ``Not later than March 31 of the next fiscal year, the Secretary of
    Defense, in consultation with the Administrator of the Federal
    Emergency Management Administration, shall submit to the Committee on
    Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on
    Armed Services of the Senate a report with respect to each fiscal year
    on--
                ``(1) equipment shortfalls in the National Guard of each
            State;
                ``(2) the effect of such shortfalls in the ability of the
            National Guard of a State to provide assistance or conduct
            operations related to disaster response, including with respect
            to hurricanes; and
                ``(3) recommendations for addressing the shortfalls,
            including through modernization and preposition of equipment in
            disaster-prone States.''.

    SEC. 519. ASSISTANCE FOR CERTAIN YOUTH AND CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS.

        Section 508(d) of title 32, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) by redesignating paragraph (14) as paragraph (17); and
                (2) by inserting after paragraph (13) the following:
                ``(14) The Young Marines.
                ``(15) The Naval Sea Cadet Corps.
                ``(16) The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary.''.

    SEC. 520. FEASIBILITY STUDY REGARDING FUNERAL HONORS DUTY.

        (a) Study Required.--The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with
    the Under Secretary of Memorial Affairs of the Department of Veterans
    Affairs, shall conduct a feasibility study to--
                (1) determine how the Secretary can provide funeral honors
            details under section 1491 of title 10, United States Code,
            without negatively affecting the ability of the National Guard
            Bureau to fulfil operational and mission requirements;
                (2) identify policies and practices that could prevent
            lapses in such provision; and
                (3) identify ways to fully compensate veterans service
            organizations for expenses incurred in assisting the Secretary
            provide funeral honors details.
        (b) Report.--Not later than 90 days after completion, the Secretary
    shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report
    containing the results of the study under this section.

          Subtitle C--General Service Authorities and Military Records

    SEC. 521. WOMEN'S INITIATIVE TEAMS.

        (a) In General.--Chapter 50 of title 10, United States Code, is
    amended by adding at the end the following new section:
    ``Sec. 996. Establishment of women's initiative teams
        ``(a) Establishment.--The Secretary concerned shall establish a
    women's initiative team in each of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine
    Corps, and Space Force to identify and address barriers, if any, to the
    service, recruitment, retention, and advancement of women in those
    armed forces.
        ``(b) Duties.--Each women's initiative team established under
    subsection (a) shall--
                ``(1) identify and address issues, if any, that hinder
            service by women in the armed force in which such team is
            established;
                ``(2) support the recruitment and retention of women in
            such armed force;
                ``(3) recommend policy changes that support the needs of
            women members of such armed force; and
                ``(4) foster a sense of community.
        ``(c) Composition.--Each women's initiative team established under
    subsection (a) shall be composed of members of the armed force in which
    such team is established of a variety of ranks, backgrounds, and
    occupational specialities.
        ``(d) Collaboration.--A women's initiative team established under
    subsection (a) shall work collaboratively with the leadership of the
    armed force in which such team is established and other stakeholders to
    carry out the duties described in subsection (b).''.
        (b) Reports.--Not later than one year after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter until the date that is
    five years after such date, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to
    the congressional defense committees a report on the activities and
    progress of each women's initiative team established under section 996
    of title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a). Each
    report shall include the following:
                (1) A description of the structure, membership, and
            organizational alignment of each women's initiative team.
                (2) A summary of key activities and initiatives undertaken
            by each team.
                (3) An assessment of the impact of such activities on
            improving conditions for women, including measurable outcomes
            where available.
                (4) Recommendations for legislative or policy changes to
            further support the success of the teams.

    SEC. 522. INDIVIDUAL LONGITUDINAL EXPOSURE RECORD: CODIFICATION;
                  EXPANSION.

        (a) Expansion.--Chapter 50 of title 10, United States Code, is
    amended by adding at the end the following new section:
    ``Sec. 996. Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record
        ``(a) Establishment.--The Secretary of Defense shall maintain a
    database that is a central portal for exposure-related data that
    compiles, collates, presents, and provides available occupational and
    environmental exposure information to support the needs of the
    Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs. Such
    database shall be referred to as the `Individual Longitudinal Exposure
    Record'.
        ``(b) Elements.--The Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record
    includes the following elements:
                ``(1) Service records of members of the armed forces.
                ``(2) All non-classified data available to the Secretary
            regarding how, where, and when members of the armed forces have
            been exposed to various occupational or environmental hazards.
                ``(3) Medical records of members relating to exposures
            described in paragraph (2), including diagnoses, treatment
            plans, and laboratory data.
        ``(c) Service Records.--If a member is a member described in
    paragraph (2) of subsection (b), the Secretary shall include the data
    described in such paragraph in the service record of such member.
        ``(d) Data Sharing.--The Secretary shall provide access to
    information in the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record to the
    following:
                ``(1) The Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
                ``(2) The Director of the Defense Health Agency, for use by
            health care providers, epidemiologists, and researchers of the
            Department of Defense.
                ``(3) The Under Secretary for Health of the Department of
            Veterans Affairs, for use by health care providers,
            epidemiologists, and researchers of such department.
                ``(4) The Under Secretary for Benefits of the Department of
            Veterans Affairs, for use by personnel of such department
            regarding compensation and benefits for service-connected
            disabilities or death.
        ``(e) Annual Report.--(1) The Secretary of Defense shall submit, to
    the committees specified in paragraph (2), an annual report regarding
    the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record.
        ``(2) The committees specified in this paragraph are the following:
                ``(A) The Committee on Armed Services of the Senate.
                ``(B) The Committee on Armed Services of House of
            Representatives.
                ``(C) The Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate.
                ``(D) The Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of
            Representatives.
                ``(E) The Committee on Commerce, Science, and
            Transportation of the Senate.
                ``(F) The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of
            the House of Representatives.''.
        (b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 1171(b)(2) of title 38, United
    States Code, is amended to read as follows:
                ``(2) The term `Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record'
            means the database maintained under section 996 of title 10.''.

    SEC. 523. CODIFICATION OF ADDITIONAL BASIC BRANCHES OF THE ARMY.

        Section 7063(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) in paragraph (12), by striking ``; and'' and inserting
            a semicolon;
                (2) by redesignating paragraph (13) as paragraph (24); and
                (3) by inserting after paragraph (12) the following new
            paragraphs:
                ``(13) Air Defense Artillery;
                ``(14) Aviation;
                ``(15) Cavalry Scout;
                ``(16) Psychological Operations;
                ``(17) Special Forces;
                ``(18) Civil Affairs;
                ``(19) Cyber;
                ``(20) Electronic Warfare;
                ``(21) Military Intelligence;
                ``(22) Public Affairs;
                ``(23) Army Music; and''.

    SEC. 524. REQUIREMENT OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, RACIAL NEUTRALITY, AND
                  EXCLUSIVE USE OF MERIT IN MILITARY PERSONNEL ACTIONS.

        (a) Merit Requirement.--All Department of Defense military
    personnel actions, including accessions, promotions, assignments,
    command selection, and military and civil schooling selection and
    training, shall be based exclusively on individual merit, fitness,
    capability, and performance.
        (b) Consideration of Race Prohibited.--Consideration of an
    individual's race, ethnicity, or national origin in any military
    personnel action is prohibited throughout the Department of Defense.
        (c) Limited Exception for Tasking of Specific Missions.--
                (1) In general.--This section shall not be construed to
            prohibit tasking for specific, unconventional missions in
            foreign countries, where the anticipated ground operating
            environment of indigenous populations may justify consideration
            of race, ethnicity, or national origin when tasking for the
            mission to optimize mission success.
                (2) Combatant commander approval required.--Any tasking
            pursuant to the exception described in paragraph (1) shall
            require the approval of the combatant commander concerned.
                (3) Reporting requirement.--Not later than 60 days after a
            tasking pursuant to the exception described in paragraph (1),
            the Secretary of Defense shall report the tasking to the
            Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
            Representatives. The report shall describe--
                        (A) the mission, including location and duration;
                        (B) the staffing of the mission;
                        (C) the demographic factors warranting the tasking;
                        (D) the number of personnel involved, including
                    their rank, position, and race, ethnicity, and national
                    origin; and
                        (E) the rationale for the tasking.

    SEC. 525. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FEDERAL FUNDS FOR DIVERSITY, EQUITY,
                  AND INCLUSION.

        None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act may be
    used for matters or programs relating to diversity, equity, and
    inclusion.

    SEC. 526. PROHIBITION OF NEW COVID-19 VACCINE MANDATE FOR MEMBERS OF
                  THE ARMED FORCES.

        The Secretary of Defense may not issue any COVID-19 vaccine mandate
    as a replacement for the mandate rescinded under section 525 of the
    James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023
    (Public Law 117-263).

    SEC. 527. RECOMMENDATION WITH RESPECT TO THE RETIRED RANK OF GENERAL
                  JOHN D. LAVELLE.

        Not later than September 30, 2026, the Secretary of Defense shall
    submit to the President and the Senate a recommendation regarding the
    restoration of the retired rank of General John D. Lavelle to general.
    Such recommendation shall be--
                (1) based on--
                        (A) recently declassified records; and
                        (B) the most recent recommendation and directive of
                    the Secretary of the Air Force that adopted and
                    approved the findings, conclusions, and recommendations
                    of the Air Force Board for Correction of Military
                    Records; and
                (2) supported by the entirety of the record in the matter
            of General Lavelle.

    SEC. 528. REPORT ON MISSING MEMBERS FOUND DECEASED.

        Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act,
    the Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress a comprehensive
    report outlining how many of the members of the Armed Forces who were
    found deceased during the 10 years preceding such date of were
    designated absent without leave or on unauthorized absence instead of
    duty status whereabouts unknown. Such report shall include the
    following elements with regards to each such member:
                (1) Sex.
                (2) Age.
                (3) Home station.
                (4) Whether the member had previously reported sexual
            assault, sexual abuse, or stalking.
                (5) Reasons for the applicable such designation.
                (6) Whether family or friends notified the member's
            commanding officer before such designation.

    SEC. 529. REPORT ON ADEQUACY OF REIMBURSEMENT FOR COSTS OF PERMANENT
                  CHANGE OF STATION.

        (a) Report Required.--Not later than September 30, 2027, the
    Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services
    of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the adequacy
    of reimbursements for expenses incurred by members of the Armed Forces
    undergoing a permanent change of station.
        (b) Survey Requirements.--
                (1) In general.--In preparing the report required under
            subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall--
                        (A) conduct a comprehensive survey of not fewer
                    than 10,000 members of the Armed Forces who complete a
                    permanent change of station during fiscal year 2025 or
                    2026 that--
                                (i) collects detailed information on actual
                            expenses incurred, both reimbursed and
                            unreimbursed;
                                (ii) includes options for members to upload
                            receipts and documentation electronically,
                            provided that such uploads are supplemental and
                            optional;
                                (iii) is designed to ensure statistical
                            validity;
                                (iv) achieves response rates sufficient to
                            ensure representative samples from each
                            military department and pay grade category; and
                                (v) includes questions regarding financial
                            stress, debt incurrence, and impact on military
                            retention decisions;
                        (B) conduct follow-up surveys with a subset of
                    respondents to gather additional detail on specific
                    cost categories;
                        (C) survey military spouses separately regarding
                    employment-related costs and career impacts of
                    permanent changes of station; and
                        (D) consult with military relief societies
                    regarding financial assistance patterns and trends
                    relating to permanent changes of station.
                (2) Inapplicability of certain federal information policy
            requirements.--The surveys required under this subsection shall
            be carried out notwithstanding subchapter I of chapter 35 of
            title 44, United States Code.
        (c) Elements.--
                (1) Analysis of reimbursement categories.--
                        (A) Analysis.--For each of the categories described
                    in subparagraph (B), the report required by subsection
                    (a) shall include--
                                (i) an identification of all expenses
                            intended to be covered;
                                (ii) an identification of related expenses
                            that are not covered;
                                (iii) the average actual costs incurred by
                            members of the Armed Forces for both covered
                            and uncovered expenses, based on survey data
                            from not fewer than 10,000 permanent changes of
                            station conducted during fiscal years 2025 and
                            2026, accounting for peak and non-peak cycles;
                                (iv) a comparison of actual costs to
                            reimbursement amounts;
                                (v) a justification for the inclusion or
                            exclusion of specific expenses; and
                                (vi) recommendations for modifications to
                            coverage or reimbursement rates.
                        (B) Categories.--The categories described in this
                    subparagraph are as follows:
                                (i) Dislocation allowance.
                                (ii) Temporary lodging expense and
                            temporary lodging allowance.
                                (iii) Per diem allowances.
                                (iv) Monetary allowance in lieu of
                            transportation.
                                (v) Personally procured move
                            reimbursements.
                                (vi) Household goods shipment and storage
                            entitlements.
                                (vii) Dependent travel allowances.
                                (viii) Pet transportation reimbursement.
                                (ix) Any other allowances or reimbursements
                            related to permanent changes of station.
                (2) Uncovered expense analysis.--The report required under
            subsection (a) shall include an examination of expenses
            commonly incurred but not reimbursed, including--
                        (A) security deposits and advance rent payments;
                        (B) utility and telecommunication connection and
                    disconnection fees;
                        (C) contract termination penalties;
                        (D) State vehicle registration and driver's license
                    fees;
                        (E) pet transportation costs;
                        (F) temporary storage beyond authorized limits;
                        (G) childcare registration for dependents; and
                        (H) replacement of household items damaged or
                    unsuitable for new location.
                (3) Financial impact assessment.--The report required under
            subsection (a) shall include an analysis of the financial
            impact of permanent changes of station on members of the Armed
            Forces, including--
                        (A) average out-of-pocket expenses by pay grade;
                        (B) percentage of members incurring debt due to
                    expenses related to a permanent change of station;
                        (C) impact on the emergency savings of members of
                    the Armed Forces; and
                        (D) utilization rates of military relief society
                    assistance for financial hardship relating to permanent
                    changes of station.
                (4) Methodology for future adjustments.--The report
            required under subsection (a) shall include recommendations for
            establishing an annual review and adjustment process for
            reimbursements for costs relating to a permanent change of
            station that accounts for--
                        (A) inflation and cost-of-living changes;
                        (B) regional variations in moving costs, including
                    those related to status of forces agreements, currency
                    fluctuation, local housing markets, and pet importation
                    or quarantine requirements;
                        (C) changes in typical household composition and
                    needs; and
                        (D) emerging categories of relocation expenses.
        (d) Disaggregation Requirements.--The report required by subsection
    (a) shall include all data disaggregated by--
                (1) permanent changes of station within the continental
            United States;
                (2) permanent changes of station from the continental
            United States to locations outside the continental United
            States;
                (3) permanent changes of station from locations outside the
            continental United States to the continental United States;
                (4) permanent changes of station between locations outside
            the continental United States;
                (5) pay grade of the members undergoing a permanent change
            of station;
                (6) family status of the member;
                (7) distance between the permanent station from which the
            member is transferring to the permanent station to which the
            member is transferring;
                (8) duty status of the member;
                (9) whether the member participates in the Exceptional
            Family Member Program; and
                (10) origin and destination installation.
        (e) Data Integration.--The report shall, to the maximum extent
    practicable, incorporate and reconcile data from existing systems of
    the Department of Defense.
        (f) Data Privacy and Custody.--
                (1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that
            all data collected to carry out this section remains under the
            custody and control of the Department of Defense.
                (2) Use of contractors.--The Secretary shall prohibit any
            contractor supporting implementation of this section from use
            of data collected to carry out this section other than for
            purposes of this section, including with respect to use in
            artificial intelligence model training, commercial
            applications, or other derivative purposes.
        (g) Interim Briefing.--Not later than March 31, 2027, the Secretary
    of Defense shall provide the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate
    and the House of Representatives an interim briefing on preliminary
    findings and anticipated recommendations of the report required under
    subsection (a).
        (h) Public Availability.--
                (1) Publication.--Not later than 30 days after submission
            of the report required under subsection (a), the Secretary of
            Defense shall make such report publicly available on a website
            of the Department of Defense.
                (2) Accessibility.--The Secretary of Defense shall ensure
            that the report required under subsection (a) is easily
            accessible to members of the Armed Forces and the families of
            such members through prominent placement on appropriate
            Department of Defense and military department websites.

                     Subtitle D--Recruitment and Accession

    SEC. 531. RECRUITMENT: IMPROVEMENTS RELATING TO SECONDARY SCHOOLS AND
                  INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.

        (a) Recruiting at Secondary Schools.--Section 503(c)(1)(A) of title
    10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) in clause (i), by striking ``the same access to
            secondary school students as is provided generally to
            postsecondary educational institutions or to prospective
            employers of those students'' and inserting ``meaningful access
            to secondary schools (including at least four visits across
            each academic year, between classes, when students are
            physically present, and in a manner that does not interfere
            with class attendance), and, after reasonable notice, in
            meeting spaces including auditoriums, at athletic functions,
            and at other group or social activities''; and
                (2) in clause (iii)--
                        (A) by inserting ``during the first 60 days of the
                    academic year, and not later than 30 days after
                    receiving such request during another period of time''
                    after ``receiving such request''; and
                        (B) by inserting ``academic grades, sexes,'' after
                    ``student names,''.
        (b) Recruiting at Institutions of Higher Education.--Section 983(b)
    of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``in a manner that is at
            least equal in quality and scope to the access to campuses and
            to students that is provided to any other employer'' and
            inserting ``(including at least four visits across each
            academic year, between classes, when students are physically
            present, and in a manner that does not interfere with class
            attendance), and, after reasonable notice, in meeting spaces
            including auditoriums, at athletic functions, and at other
            group or social activities''; and
                (2) in paragraph (2)--
                        (A) in subparagraph (A)--
                                (i) by inserting ``academic grades,
                            sexes,'' after ``names,'';
                                (ii) by striking ``60th day following the
                            date of a request'' and inserting ``60 days
                            after receiving a request during the first 60
                            days of the academic year, and not later than
                            30 days after the date of a request during
                            another period of time''; and
                                (iii) by striking ``; and'' and inserting a
                            semicolon;
                        (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at
                    the end and inserting ``; and''; and
                        (C) by adding at the end the following new
                    subparagraph:
                        ``(C) whether the student submitted a Free
                    Application for Federal Student Aid described in
                    section 483 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20
                    U.S.C. 1090) (if collected by the institution); and'';
                (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
                ``(3) access by military recruiters for purposes of
            military recruiting, with respect to students (who are 17 years
            of age or older) not returning to the institution after having
            been enrolled during the previous semester--
                        ``(A) the information required under paragraph (2);
                    and
                        ``(B) the reason why such students did not return,
                    if collected by the institution.''.
        (c) Types of Affiliation for JROTC Units.--
                (1) Authorization.--The Secretary of Defense may establish,
            with regards to the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps
            (hereinafter, ``JROTC'') , the following types of affiliation:
                        (A) Host unit.--A host unit is a unit at a
                    secondary educational institution that has at least one
                    instructor for the unit and has entered into a
                    memorandum of understanding under section 2031(b) of
                    title 10, United States Code.
                        (B) Cross-town unit.--A cross-town unit is a unit
                    that operates without an instructor pursuant to section
                    2035(b)(2)(B) of title 10, United States Code, and has
                    entered into an agreement with a host unit to allow
                    students of the cross-town unit to participate in JROTC
                    activities at the campus of the host unit.
                (2) Guidance.--If the Secretary establishes the types of
            affiliation under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall prescribe
            guidance that clarifies the roles, responsibilities, and
            requirements for each such type.
                (3) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the Secretary
            creates such types of affiliation, the Secretary shall submit
            to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of
            Representatives a report on such affiliations. Such a report
            shall include the following elements:
                        (A) The number and locations of cross-town units.
                        (B) Total enrollment numbers for each cross-town
                    units.
                        (C) Recommendations for further improvements or
                    changes to enhance the effectiveness of JROTC.
        (d) Report on Honor Schools.--Not later than September 30, 2026,
    the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed
    Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a report on schools
    designated as honor schools by the Secretaries of the Army, Navy, and
    Air Force. Such report shall include the following elements:
                (1) The criteria for such designation.
                (2) A list of schools so designated.
                (3) The percentage of honor graduates of honor schools who,
            after nomination pursuant to subsection (b)(4) of section 7442,
            8454, or 9442 of title 10, United States Code, enroll as cadets
            or midshipmen at a Service Academy (as such term is defined in
            section 347 of title 10, United States Code).

    SEC. 532. ALTERNATIVE SERVICE IN THE DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE BY
                  INDIVIDUALS DENIED ENLISTMENT.

        (a) In General.--Section 504 of title 10, United States Code, is
    amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
        ``(c) Alternative Service in the Defense Industrial Base.--(1) The
    Secretary of Defense shall carry out a program to provide to an
    individual described in paragraph (2) information about with
    opportunities to work in the defense industrial base.
        ``(2) An individual described in this paragraph is an individual
    who seeks to originally enlist in an armed force but is denied
    enlistment.
        ``(3) In carrying out the program, the Secretary shall--
                ``(A) identify job opportunities in the defense industrial
            base;
                ``(B) provide available information about training or
            certification programs to obtain the skills necessary for such
            a job; and
                ``(C) seek to enter into agreements with entities in the
            defense industrial base.
        ``(4) The Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on
    Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives an annual
    report on the program under this subsection. Such a report shall
    include, with respect to the year preceding the date of the report, the
    following elements:
                ``(A) The number of individuals described in paragraph (2)
            provided information described in paragraph (3)(A).
                ``(B) The number of individuals described in paragraph (2)
            provided information described in paragraph (3)(B).
                ``(C) The number of agreements described in paragraph
            (3)(C) into which the Secretary entered.''.
        (b) Report.--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 regarding the implementation of subsection (c)
    of such section, as added by subsection (a).

    SEC. 533. MEDICAL ACCESSION STANDARDS FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.

        Chapter 37 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at
    the end the following new section:
    ``Sec. 658. Medical accession standards for members of the armed forces
        ``(a) Establishment of Standards.--(1) The Secretaries concerned
    shall establish uniform medical accession standards for each armed
    force. Such standards shall--
                ``(A) apply uniformly for all commissioned officers of an
            armed force; and
                ``(B) apply uniformly for all enlisted members of an armed
            force across each occupational specialty.
        ``(2) The Secretary concerned shall make readily available and
    understandable to potential members of the armed forces the standards
    established under paragraph (1), including an explanation of the
    process established under subsection (c)(1) and the process for seeking
    approval under subsection (c)(2).
        ``(b) Prohibition on Certain Medical Disqualifications.--No person
    may be disqualified from serving as a member of the armed forces on the
    sole basis of a past diagnosis of a medical condition if--
                ``(1) the diagnosis occurred before such person reached the
            age of 13 years old;
                ``(2) the condition did not require treatment during the
            five-year period that ends on the date on which such person
            seeks to become a member of the armed forces;
                ``(3) a licensed medical professional provides a current
            evaluation affirming that such person does not meet diagnostic
            criteria for the condition and is medically fit for service as
            a member of the armed forces; and
                ``(4) the Secretary concerned determines such diagnosis is
            unlikely to impact the health and readiness of the armed force
            of which such person seeks to become a member.
        ``(c) Process for Review or Waiver of Medical Disqualifications.--
    (1) The Secretary concerned shall establish a process for the review of
    medical disqualifications of persons seeking to become a member of the
    armed forces.
        ``(2) The Secretary concerned may approve the accession of a person
    into the armed forces without regard to a disqualifying medical
    diagnosis if the Secretary concerned determines that the accession of
    such person is in the interests of national security.
        ``(d) Reports.--(1) The Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
    congressional defense committees an annual report identifying--
                ``(A) the number of persons disqualified from service as a
            member of the armed forces during the preceding calendar year
            due to medical history;
                ``(B) the number and type of approvals granted under
            subsection (c)(2) during the preceding calendar year; and
                ``(C) any updates to the medical standards for accession
            established under subsection (a) or the process established
            under subsection (c)(1) since the submission of the preceding
            report.
        ``(2) For any fiscal year in which the Secretary concerned approves
    the accession of a person into the Coast Guard under subsection (c)(2),
    the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating
    shall submit, to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of
    the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science,
    and Transportation of the Senate, a report identifying the information
    required under paragraph (1)(B) with regards to such member.''.

    SEC. 534. SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM: AUTOMATIC REGISTRATION.

        (a) Automatic Registration.--The Military Selective Service Act (50
    U.S.C. 3801 et seq.) is amended by striking section 3 (50 U.S.C. 3802)
    and inserting the following new section 3:
        ``Sec. 3. (a)(1) Except as otherwise provided in this title, every
    male citizen of the United States, and every other male person residing
    in the United States, between the ages of eighteen and twenty-six,
    shall be automatically registered under this Act by the Director of the
    Selective Service System.
        ``(2) This section shall not apply to any alien lawfully admitted
    to the United States as a nonimmigrant under section 101(a)(15) of the
    Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101) for so long as such
    alien continues to maintain a lawful nonimmigrant status in the United
    States.
        ``(b) Regulations prescribed pursuant to this section (a) may
    require--
                ``(1) a person subject to registration under this section
            to provide, to the Director, information (including date of
            birth, address, social security account number, phone number,
            and email address) regarding such person;
                ``(2) a Federal entity to provide, to the Director,
            information described in paragraph (1) that the Director
            determines necessary to identify or register a person subject
            to registration under this section; and
                ``(3) the Director to provide, to a person registered under
            this section, written notification that--
                        ``(A) such person has been so registered; and
                        ``(B) if such person is not required to be so
                    registered, the procedure by which such person may
                    correct such registration.''.
        (b) Technical and Conforming Amendments.--The Military Selective
    Service Act is further amended--
                (1) in section 4 (50 U.S.C. 3803)--
                        (A) in subsection (a)--
                                (i) by striking ``required to register''
                            each place it appears and inserting
                            ``registered'';
                                (ii) by striking ``at the time fixed for
                            his registration,''; and
                                (iii) by striking ``who is required to
                            register'' and inserting ``registered'';
                        (B) in subsection (k)(2), in the matter following
                    subparagraph(B), by striking ``liable for
                    registration'' and inserting ``registered'';
                (2) in section 6(a) (50 U.S.C. 3806(a))--
                        (A) in paragraph (1)--
                                (i) by striking ``required to be'';
                                (ii) by striking ``subject to
                            registration'' and inserting ``registered'';
                            and
                                (iii) by striking ``liable for registration
                            and training'' and inserting ``registered and
                            liable for training'';
                        (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``required to
                    be'' each place it appears;
                (3) in section 10(b)(3) (50 U.S.C. 3809(b)(3)) by striking
            ``registration,'';
                (4) in section 12 (50 U.S.C. 3811)--
                        (A) in subsection (d)--
                                (i) by striking ``, neglecting, or refusing
                            to perform the duty of registering imposed by''
                            and inserting ``registration under''; and
                                (ii) by striking ``, or within five years
                            next after the last day before such person does
                            perform his duty to register, whichever shall
                            first occur'';
                        (B) in subsection (e)--
                                (i) by striking ``the Secretary of Health
                            and Human Services'' and inserting ``Federal
                            agencies'';
                                (ii) by striking ``by a proclamation of the
                            President'' and inserting ``to be registered'';
                                (iii) by striking ``to present themselves
                            for and submit to registration under such
                            section''; and
                                (iv) by striking ``by the Secretary''; and
                        (C) by striking subsection (g) (50 U.S.C. 3811(g));
                    and
                (5) in section 15(a) (50 U.S.C. 3813(a)), by striking
            ``upon publication by the President of a proclamation or other
            public notice fixing a time for any registration under section
            3''.
        (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take
    effect one year after the date of the enactment of this Act.

    SEC. 535. WAIVERS FOR POTENTIAL ENLISTEES INTO THE ARMED FORCES TO
                  REAPPLY FOR ENLISTMENT FOLLOWING A POSITIVE TOXICOLOGY
                  TEST FOR TETRAHYDROCANNABINOL.

        (a) Sense of Congress on Waiver System to Reapply for Enlistment
    Following a Positive Tetrahydrocannabinol Toxicology Test.--It is the
    sense of Congress that--
                (1) the Departments of the Army and the Navy have taken
            positive steps in their work to design and implement a waiver
            system that permits potential enlistees into the Armed Forces
            to reapply for enlistment following a positive toxicology test
            for tetrahydrocannabinol;
                (2) given the ongoing recruitment and retention challenges
            undermining the Armed Forces readiness goals, the Departments
            of the Air Force, Space Force, and Marine Corps should develop
            and implement their own permanent waiver system commensurate
            with the process employed by the Army and Navy; and
                (3) the Air Force, Space Force, and Marine Corps should
            establish permanent waiver programs.
        (b) Waiver Program on Individuals Previously Turned Away for
    Cannabis Use.--The Secretary of Defense shall--
                (1) develop a program through which to provide waivers for
            potential enlistees into the Armed Forces who were not
            permitted to enlist following a positive toxicology test for
            tetrahydrocannabinol so that such potential enlistees are
            permitted to reapply for enlistment;
                (2) assess the feasibility of contacting any such potential
            enlistees who were not permitted to enlist following a positive
            toxicology test for tetrahydrocannabinol in States where
            marijuna is legal under State laws; and
                (3) to the extent feasible, develop a plan to contact such
            potential enlistees.
        (c) Waivered Recruits Reporting Requirement.--No later than 180
    days after the date of the enactment of this Act, Secretary of Defense
    shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that
    includes a plan to create, disseminate, and use a clear definition that
    highlights that all waivered recruits are qualified and eligible to
    enlist in the Armed Forces, even if they do not meet every enlistment
    standard, and that existing standards of enlistment allow for waivers.

                   Subtitle E--Member Training and Education

    SEC. 541. TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTIES WITH
                  CIVILIAN EQUIVALENTS.

        Chapter 101 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
    inserting after section 2009 the following new section:
    ``Sec. 2010. Training requirements for occupational specialties with
                  civilian equivalents
        ``The Secretary concerned shall ensure that training provided to a
    member of the armed forces with respect to an occupational specialty in
    the armed forces for which there is a similar civilian occupation
    includes all training and appropriate certifications that will allow
    such member to enter such civilian occupation following separation from
    the armed forces without the need to satisfy any additional training or
    certification requirements.''.

    SEC. 542. INCLUSION OF SPACE FORCE EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN DEFINITIONS
                  REGARDING PROFESSIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION.

        (a) Senior and Intermediate Level Service Schools.--Section 2151(b)
    of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) by adding at the end of paragraph (1) the following new
            subparagraph:
                        ``(E) The Space Force Senior Level Education
                    Program.''; and
                (2) by adding at the end of paragraph (2) the following new
            subparagraph:
                        ``(E) The Space Force Intermediate Level Education
                    Program.''.
        (b) Budget Requests for Professional Military Education.--Section
    2162(d) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new
    paragraphs:
                ``(9) The Space Force Senior Level Education Program.
                ``(10) The Space Force Intermediate Level Education
            Program.''.

    SEC. 543. CENTER FOR STRATEGIC DETERRENCE AND WEAPONS OF MASS
                  DESTRUCTION STUDIES.

        Chapter 108 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
    inserting after section 2165 the following new section:
    ``Sec. 2166. National Defense University: Center for Strategic
                  Deterrence and Weapons of Mass Destruction Studies
        ``(a) Establishment.--The Secretary of Defense shall establish a
    Center for Strategic Deterrence and Weapons of Mass Destruction Studies
    within the Institute for National Strategic Studies of the National
    Defense University (in this section referred to as the `Center').
        ``(b) Mission.--The Center established under subsection (a) shall--
                ``(1) prepare national security leaders to address the
            challenges of strategic deterrence and weapons of mass
            destruction through education, research, and outreach
            activities throughout the Federal Government;
                ``(2) develop leaders with an understanding of strategic
            deterrence and the implications of weapons of mass destruction;
                ``(3) in accordance with guidance provided by the Chairman
            of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, develop and provide appropriate
            curricula, learning outcomes, and educational tools relating to
            strategic deterrence and weapons of mass destruction for use at
            institutions that provide joint professional military
            education;
                ``(4) serve as the primary institution within the
            Department for the study of strategic deterrence and weapons of
            mass destruction education in joint professional military
            education;
                ``(5) design, develop, and implement studies and analyses
            to enhance understanding of--
                        ``(A) strategic deterrence;
                        ``(B) the threat of weapons of mass destruction to
                    the security of the United States and globally; and
                        ``(C) responses to prevent, mitigate, or eliminate
                    the threat in accordance with Department and national
                    security policies and strategies; and
                ``(6) provide expert support on strategic deterrence and
            weapons of mass destruction issues to the Department of Defense
            and other Federal Government leaders.''.

    SEC. 544. SERVICE ACADEMIES; APPOINTMENTS AND ADDITIONAL APPOINTEES.

        (a) United States Military Academy.--
                (1) Appointments.--Section 7442 of title 10, United States
            Code, is amended--
                        (A) in subsection (a)--
                                (i) by striking ``subsection (j)'' and
                            inserting ``subsection (k)'';
                                (ii) in paragraph (1), by striking ``as
                            established by competitive examinations'' and
                            inserting ``as determined by candidate
                            composite score rank''; and
                                (iii) in the matter following paragraph
                            (10)--
                                        (I) in the second sentence--
                                                (aa) by inserting ``(in
                                            which event selection shall be
                                            in order of merit as determined
                                            by candidate composite score
                                            rank)'' after ``may be
                                            submitted without ranking'';
                                            and
                                                (bb) by striking ``9
                                            ranked'' and inserting ``14
                                            ranked'';
                                        (II) by inserting after the second
                                    sentence the following ``If alternates
                                    are submitted unranked, any selection
                                    from among such unranked alternates
                                    shall be in order of merit as
                                    determined by candidate composite score
                                    rank.''; and
                                        (III) by striking ``shall be
                                    considered qualified alternates for the
                                    purpose of selection under other
                                    provisions of this chapter'' and
                                    inserting ``shall be eligible and
                                    considered for selection under other
                                    provisions of this chapter, including
                                    as qualified alternates and additional
                                    appointees'';
                        (B) by redesignating subsections (b) through (j) as
                    subsections (c) through (k), respectively;
                        (C) by inserting after subsection (a) the following
                    new subsection:
        ``(b) There shall be appointed each year at the Academy 300
    qualified alternates selected in order of merit as determined by
    candidate composite score rank by the Secretary of the Army from
    qualified candidates nominated pursuant to paragraphs (3) through (10)
    of subsection (a) and all other qualified, non-selected candidates
    holding nominations from any other source pursuant to this chapter.'';
                        (D) in subsection (c), as redesignated by
                    subparagraph (B)--
                                (i) in paragraph (1), by striking ``one
                            hundred selected by the President'' and
                            inserting ``up to one hundred qualified
                            candidates selected by the President in order
                            of merit as determined by candidate composite
                            score rank'';
                                (ii) in paragraph (2)--
                                        (I) by striking ``85'' and
                                    inserting ``up to 85 qualified
                                    candidates''; and
                                        (II) by inserting ``, selected in
                                    order of merit as determined by
                                    candidate composite score rank'' before
                                    the period at the end;
                                (iii) in paragraph (3)--
                                        (I) by striking ``85'' and
                                    inserting ``up to 85 qualified
                                    candidates''; and
                                        (II) by inserting ``, selected in
                                    order of merit as determined by
                                    candidate composite score rank'' before
                                    the period at the end;
                                (iv) in paragraph (4)--
                                        (I) by striking ``20'' and
                                    inserting ``up to 20 qualified
                                    candidates''; and
                                        (II) by inserting ``, selected in
                                    order of merit as determined by
                                    candidate composite score rank'' before
                                    the period at the end; and
                                (v) by striking paragraph (5);
                        (E) in subsection (f), as redesignated by
                    subparagraph (B), by striking ``subsection (b)'' and
                    inserting ``subsection (c)'';
                        (F) in subsection (h), as so redesignated--
                                (i) by striking ``subsection (b)'' each
                            place it appears and inserting ``subsection
                            (c)''; and
                                (ii) in paragraph (4), by striking
                            ``subsection (e)'' and inserting ``subsection
                            (f)''; and
                        (G) by adding at the end the following new
                    subsections:
        ``(l) Qualifications of candidates for admission shall be
    determined by use of, among other metrics, a candidate composite score
    uniformly calculated for each applicant. The academic component of such
    composite score shall be weighted at not less than 60 percent of the
    overall composite score and shall include the candidate's standardized
    test scores, which shall be weighted at not less than 45 percent of the
    overall composite score. The total of all subjective components, if
    any, of the composite score shall be weighted at not more than 10
    percent of the overall composite score. Any subjectively based
    adjustment of the candidate composite score shall be limited to not
    more than 10 percent of the score before such adjustment. Candidates'
    composite scores, only, shall be used to determine order of merit.
        ``(m) Not later than October 1 of each year, the Secretary of the
    Army shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and
    the House of Representatives a report, including--
                ``(1) with respect to the preceding admissions cycle--
                        ``(A) the established minimum candidate composite
                    score and college entrance examination rank (CEER)
                    score used in such cycle; and
                        ``(B) the total number of waivers of such minimum
                    candidate composite score or CEER score, including the
                    candidate composite score and CEER score of each cadet
                    to whom a waiver relates, a brief explanation of the
                    reasons for such waiver, and the category of
                    appointment under which each such cadet was appointed
                    (and if congressional, the type of slate that nominated
                    the waived appointee); and
                ``(2) for each cadet who, during the four-year period
            preceding the date of the report, received a waiver for the
            established minimum candidate composite score or CEER score,
            the status of each such cadet, including whether the cadet is
            still at the Academy, the circumstances of such cadet's
            departure (if applicable), the cumulative academic GPA,
            cumulative military GPA, any major conduct or honor violations,
            any remedial measures undertaken, and any other noteworthy
            information concerning such cadet.''.
                (2) Additional appointees.--Section 7443 of title 10,
            United States Code, is amended--
                        (A) in the section heading, by striking
                    ``appointment'' and inserting ``additional
                    appointments'';
                        (B) in the first sentence--
                                (i) by inserting ``(a)'' before ``If it is
                            determined''; and
                                (ii) by striking `` who competed for
                            nomination'' and inserting ``who were eligible
                            and competed unsuccessfully for nomination
                            under any other provision of law'';
                        (C) in the second sentence--
                                (i) by striking ``(8)'' and inserting
                            ``(10)''; and
                                (ii) by striking ``holding competitive
                            nominations'' and inserting ``who were eligible
                            and competed unsuccessfully for nomination'';
                            and
                        (D) by adding at the end the following: ``All
                    provisions relating to candidate composite score in
                    section 7442 of this title shall apply to calculation
                    and use of candidate composite score as that term is
                    used in this section.
        ``(b) Not later than October 1 of each year, the Secretary of the
    Army shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that
    includes, with respect to the preceding admissions cycle--
                ``(1) the candidate composite scores and college entrance
            examination rank (CEER) scores of the ten candidates appointed
            under this section and under section 7442(e) of this title who
            had the lowest candidate composite scores;
                ``(2) the total number of qualified and nominated (by any
            source), but not selected, candidates; and
                ``(3) the candidate composite scores and CEER scores of the
            ten qualified and nominated candidates having the highest
            candidate composite scores and who were not selected for
            appointment.''.
        (b) United States Naval Academy.--
                (1) Appointments.--Section 8454 of title 10, United States
            Code, is amended--
                        (A) in subsection (a)--
                                (i) by striking ``subsection (h)'' and
                            inserting ``subsection (i)'';
                                (ii) in paragraph (1), by striking ``as
                            established by competitive examination'' and
                            inserting ``as determined by candidate
                            composite score rank''; and
                                (iii) in the matter following paragraph
                            (10)--
                                        (I) in the second sentence--
                                                (aa) by inserting ``(in
                                            which event selection shall be
                                            in order of merit as determined
                                            by candidate composite score
                                            rank)'' after ``may be
                                            submitted without ranking'';
                                            and
                                                (bb) by striking ``9
                                            ranked'' and inserting ``14
                                            ranked'';
                                        (II) by inserting after the second
                                    sentence the following ``If alternates
                                    are submitted unranked, any selection
                                    from among such unranked alternates
                                    shall be in order of merit as
                                    determined by candidate composite score
                                    rank.''; and
                                        (III) by striking ``shall be
                                    considered qualified alternates for the
                                    purpose of selection under other
                                    provisions of this chapter'' and
                                    inserting ``shall be eligible and
                                    considered for selection under other
                                    provisions of this chapter, including
                                    as qualified alternates and additional
                                    appointees'';
                        (B) by redesignating subsections (b) through (h) as
                    subsections (c) through (i), respectively;
                        (C) by inserting after subsection (a) the following
                    new subsection:
        ``(b) There shall be appointed each year at the Academy 300
    qualified alternates selected in order of merit as determined by
    candidate composite score rank by the Secretary of the Navy from
    qualified candidates nominated pursuant to paragraphs (3) through (10)
    of subsection (a) and all other qualified, non-selected candidates
    holding nominations from any other source pursuant to this chapter.'';
                        (D) in subsection (c), as redesignated by
                    subparagraph (B)--
                                (i) in paragraph (1), by striking ``one
                            hundred selected by the President'' and
                            inserting ``up to one hundred qualified
                            candidates selected by the President in order
                            of merit as determined by candidate composite
                            score rank'';
                                (ii) in paragraph (2)--
                                        (I) by striking ``85'' and
                                    inserting ``up to 85 qualified
                                    candidates''; and
                                        (II) by inserting ``, selected in
                                    order of merit as determined by
                                    candidate composite score rank'' before
                                    the period at the end;
                                (iii) in paragraph (3)--
                                        (I) by striking ``85'' and
                                    inserting ``up to 85 qualified
                                    candidates''; and
                                        (II) by inserting ``, selected in
                                    order of merit as determined by
                                    candidate composite score rank'' before
                                    the period at the end;
                                (iv) in paragraph (4)--
                                        (I) by striking ``20'' and
                                    inserting ``up to 20 qualified
                                    candidates''; and
                                        (II) by inserting ``, selected in
                                    order of merit as determined by
                                    candidate composite score rank'' before
                                    the period at the end; and
                                (v) by striking paragraph (5);
                        (E) in subsection (f), as redesignated by
                    subparagraph (B), by striking ``subsection (b)'' both
                    places it appears and inserting ``subsection (c)''; and
                        (F) by adding at the end the following new
                    subsections:
        ``(j) Qualifications of candidates for admission shall be
    determined by use of, among other metrics, a candidate composite score
    uniformly calculated for each applicant. The academic component of such
    composite score shall be weighted at not less than 60 percent of the
    overall composite score and shall include the candidate's standardized
    test scores, which shall be weighted at not less than 45 percent of the
    overall composite score. The total of all subjective components, if
    any, of the composite score shall be weighted at not more than 10
    percent of the overall composite score. Any subjectively based
    adjustment of the candidate composite score shall be limited to not
    more than 10 percent of the score before such adjustment. Candidates'
    composite scores, only, shall be used to determine order of merit.
        ``(k) Not later than October 1 of each year, the Secretary of the
    Navy shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and
    the House of Representatives a report, including--
                ``(1) with respect to the preceding admissions cycle--
                        ``(A) the established minimum candidate composite
                    score and college entrance examination rank (CEER)
                    score used in such cycle; and
                        ``(B) the total number of waivers of such minimum
                    candidate composite score or CEER score, including the
                    candidate composite score and CEER score of each
                    midshipman to whom a waiver relates, a brief
                    explanation of the reasons for such waiver, and the
                    category of appointment under which each such
                    midshipman was appointed (and if congressional, the
                    type of slate that nominated the waived appointee); and
                ``(2) for each midshipman who, during the four-year period
            preceding the date of the report, received a waiver for the
            established minimum candidate composite score or CEER score,
            the status of each such midshipman, including whether the
            midshipman is still at the Academy, the circumstances of such
            midshipman's departure (if applicable), the cumulative academic
            GPA, cumulative military GPA, any major conduct or honor
            violations, any remedial measures undertaken, and any other
            noteworthy information concerning such midshipman.''.
                (2) Additional appointees.--Section 8456 of title 10,
            United States Code, is amended--
                        (A) in the section heading, by inserting ``,
                    additional appointments'' after ``Midshipmen''; and
                        (B) in subsection (b)--
                                (i) in the first sentence, by striking
                            ``who competed for nomination'' and inserting
                            ``who were eligible and competed unsuccessfully
                            for nomination under any other provision of
                            law'';
                                (ii) in the second sentence--
                                        (I) by striking ``(8)'' and
                                    inserting ``(10)''; and
                                        (II) by striking ``who competed for
                                    appointment'' and inserting ``who were
                                    eligible and competed unsuccessfully
                                    for nomination''; and
                                (iii) by adding at the end the following:
                            ``All provisions relating to candidate
                            composite score in section 8454 of this title
                            shall apply to calculation and use of candidate
                            composite score as that term is used in this
                            section.
        ``(d) Not later than October 1 of each year, the Secretary of the
    Navy shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that
    includes, with respect to the preceding admissions cycle--
                ``(1) the candidate composite scores and college entrance
            examination rank (CEER) scores of the ten candidates appointed
            under this section and under section 8454(e) of this title who
            had the lowest candidate composite scores;
                ``(2) the total number of qualified and nominated (by any
            source), but not selected, candidates; and
                ``(3) the candidate composite scores and CEER scores of the
            ten qualified and nominated candidates having the highest
            candidate composite scores and who were not selected for
            appointment.''.
        (c) United States Air Force Academy.--
                (1) Appointments.--Section 9442 of title 10, United States
            Code, is amended--
                        (A) in subsection (a)--
                                (i) by striking ``subsection (j)'' and
                            inserting ``subsection (k)'';
                                (ii) in paragraph (1), by striking ``as
                            established by competitive examination'' and
                            inserting ``as determined by candidate
                            composite score rank''; and
                                (iii) in the matter following paragraph
                            (10)--
                                        (I) in the second sentence--
                                                (aa) by inserting ``(in
                                            which event selection shall be
                                            in order of merit as determined
                                            by candidate composite score
                                            rank)'' after ``may be
                                            submitted without ranking'';
                                            and
                                                (bb) by striking ``9
                                            ranked'' and inserting ``14
                                            ranked'';
                                        (II) by inserting after the second
                                    sentence the following ``If alternates
                                    are submitted unranked, any selection
                                    from among such unranked alternates
                                    shall be in order of merit as
                                    determined by candidate composite score
                                    rank.''; and
                                        (III) by striking ``shall be
                                    considered qualified alternates for the
                                    purpose of selection under other
                                    provisions of this chapter'' and
                                    inserting ``shall be eligible and
                                    considered for selection under other
                                    provisions of this chapter, including
                                    as qualified alternates and additional
                                    appointees'';
                        (B) by redesignating subsections (b) through (j) as
                    subsections (c) through (k), respectively;
                        (C) by inserting after subsection (a) the following
                    new subsection:
        ``(b) There shall be appointed each year at the Academy 300
    qualified alternates selected in order of merit as determined by
    candidate composite score rank by the Secretary of the Air Force from
    qualified candidates nominated pursuant to paragraphs (3) through (10)
    of subsection (a) and all other qualified, non-selected candidates
    holding nominations from any other source pursuant to this chapter.'';
                        (D) in subsection (c), as redesignated by
                    subparagraph (B)--
                                (i) in paragraph (1), by striking ``one
                            hundred selected by the President'' and
                            inserting ``up to one hundred qualified
                            candidates selected by the President in order
                            of merit as determined by candidate composite
                            score rank'';
                                (ii) in paragraph (2)--
                                        (I) by striking ``85'' and
                                    inserting ``up to 85 qualified
                                    candidates''; and
                                        (II) by inserting ``, selected in
                                    order of merit as determined by
                                    candidate composite score rank'' before
                                    the period at the end;
                                (iii) in paragraph (3)--
                                        (I) by striking ``85'' and
                                    inserting ``up to 85 qualified
                                    candidates''; and
                                        (II) by inserting ``, selected in
                                    order of merit as determined by
                                    candidate composite score rank'' before
                                    the period at the end;
                                (iv) in paragraph (4)--
                                        (I) by striking ``20'' and
                                    inserting ``up to 20 qualified
                                    candidates''; and
                                        (II) by inserting ``, selected in
                                    order of merit as determined by
                                    candidate composite score rank'' before
                                    the period at the end; and
                                (v) by striking paragraph (5);
                        (E) in subsection (f), as redesignated by
                    subparagraph (B), by striking ``subsection (b)'' and
                    inserting ``subsection (c)'';
                        (F) in subsection (h), as so redesignated--
                                (i) in paragraph (2), by striking
                            ``subsection (b)'' each place it appears and
                            inserting ``subsection (c)'';
                                (ii) in paragraph (3)--
                                        (I) by striking ``subsection
                                    (b)(5)'' and insert ``subsection (b)'';
                                        (II) in subparagraphs (A) through
                                    (C), by striking ``subsection (b)''
                                    each place it appears and inserting
                                    ``subsection (c)''; and
                                (iii) in paragraph (4), by striking
                            ``subsection (e)'' and inserting ``subsection
                            (f)''; and
                        (G) by adding at the end the following new
                    subsections:
        ``(l) Qualifications of candidates for admission shall be
    determined by use of, among other metrics, a candidate composite score
    uniformly calculated for each applicant. The academic component of such
    composite score shall be weighted at not less than 60 percent of the
    overall composite score and shall include the candidate's standardized
    test scores, which shall be weighted at not less than 45 percent of the
    overall composite score. The total of all subjective components, if
    any, of the composite score shall be weighted at not more than 10
    percent of the overall composite score. Any subjectively based
    adjustment of the candidate composite score shall be limited to not
    more than 10 percent of the score before such adjustment. Candidates'
    composite scores, only, shall be used to determine order of merit.
        ``(m) Not later than October 1 of each year, the Secretary of the
    Air Force shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the
    Senate and the House of Representatives a report, including--
                ``(1) with respect to the preceding admissions cycle--
                        ``(A) the established minimum candidate composite
                    score and college entrance examination rank (CEER)
                    score used in such cycle; and
                        ``(B) the total number of waivers of such minimum
                    candidate composite score or CEER score, including the
                    candidate composite score and CEER score of each cadet
                    to whom a waiver relates, a brief explanation of the
                    reasons for such waiver, and the category of
                    appointment under which each such cadet was appointed
                    (and if congressional, the type of slate that nominated
                    the waived appointee); and
                ``(2) for each cadet who, during the four-year period
            preceding the date of the report, received a waiver for the
            established minimum candidate composite score or CEER score,
            the status of each such cadet, including whether the cadet is
            still at the Academy, the circumstances of such cadet's
            departure (if applicable), the cumulative academic GPA,
            cumulative military GPA, any major conduct or honor violations,
            any remedial measures undertaken, and any other noteworthy
            information concerning such cadet.''.
                (2) Additional appointees.--Section 9443 of title 10,
            United States Code, is amended--
                        (A) in the section heading, by striking
                    ``appointment'' and inserting ``additional
                    appointments'';
                        (B) in the first sentence--
                                (i) by inserting ``(a)'' before ``If it is
                            determined''; and
                                (ii) by striking ``who competed for
                            nomination'' and inserting ``who were eligible
                            and competed unsuccessfully for nomination
                            under any other provision of law'';
                        (C) in the second sentence--
                                (i) by striking ``(8)'' and inserting
                            ``(10)''; and
                                (ii) by striking ``holding competitive
                            nominations'' and inserting ``who were eligible
                            and competed unsuccessfully for nomination'';
                            and
                        (D) by adding at the end the following: ``All
                    provisions relating to candidate composite score in
                    section 9442 of this title shall apply to calculation
                    and use of candidate composite score as that term is
                    used in this section.
        ``(b) Not later than October 1 of each year, the Secretary of the
    Air Force shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report
    that includes, with respect to the preceding admissions cycle--
                ``(1) the candidate composite scores and college entrance
            examination rank (CEER) scores of the ten candidates appointed
            under this section and under section 9442(e) of this title who
            had the lowest candidate composite scores;
                ``(2) the total number of qualified and nominated (by any
            source), but not selected, candidates; and
                ``(3) the candidate composite scores and CEER scores of the
            ten qualified and nominated candidates having the highest
            candidate composite scores and who were not selected for
            appointment.''.

    SEC. 545. MODIFICATIONS TO ALTERNATIVE OBLIGATION FOR CADETS AND
                  MIDSHIPMEN.

        (a) United States Military Academy.--Section 7448(b)(4) of title
    10, United States Code, is amended in the matter preceding subparagraph
    (A) by striking ``three'' and inserting ``five''.
        (b) United States Naval Academy.--Section 8459(b)(4) of title 10,
    United States Code, is amended in the matter preceding subparagraph (A)
    by striking ``three'' and inserting ``five''.
        (c) United States Air Force Academy.--Section 9448(b)(4) of title
    10, United States Code, is amended in the matter preceding subparagraph
    (A) by striking ``three'' and inserting ``five''.

    SEC. 546. MODIFICATION TO THE DESIGNATION OF MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF
                  REPRESENTATIVES TO THE BOARDS OF VISITORS OF SERVICE
                  ACADEMIES.

        (a) United States Military Academy.--Section 7455(a)(8) of title
    10, United States Code, is amended by striking ``one other member'' and
    inserting ``two other members''.
        (b) United States Naval Academy.--Section 8468(a)(8) of title 10,
    United States Code, is amended by striking ``one other member'' and
    inserting ``two other members''.
        (c) United States Air Force Academy.--Section 9455(a)(8) of title
    10, United States Code, is amended by striking ``one other member'' and
    inserting ``two other members''.

    SEC. 547. DETAIL OF MEMBERS OF THE SPACE FORCE AS INSTRUCTORS AT AIR
                  FORCE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY.

        (a) In General.--Section 9414 of title 10, United States Code, is
    amended--
                (1) by striking the heading and inserting the following new
            heading:
    ``Sec. 9414. United States Air Force Institute of Technology: degree
                  granting authority; faculty, reimbursement and tuition;
                  acceptance of research grants'';
                (2) by redesignating subsections (e) and (f) as subsections
            (f) and (g), respectively; and
                (3) by inserting after subsection (d) the following new
            subsection:
        ``(e) Space Force Faculty.--(1) The Secretary shall detail members
    of the Space Force as instructors at the United States Air Force
    Institute of Technology to provide instruction in areas that support
    the mission of the Space Force.
        ``(2) The number of members of the Space Force detailed by the
    Secretary to the United States Air Force Institute of Technology as
    instructors during an academic year shall be equal to or greater than
    the product of--
                ``(A) the total number of members of the Space Force
            divided by the total number of members of the Space Force and
            the Air Force; and
                ``(B) the total number of instructors at the United States
            Air Force Institute of Technology.''.
        (b) Report.--Not later than two years 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 implementation of
    subsection (e) of section 9414 of title 10, United States Code, as
    added by subsection (a) of this section, including--
                (1) an identification of the number, academic specialties,
            and courses of instruction of the members of the Space Force
            detailed as instructors at the United States Air Force
            Institute of Technology; and
                (2) an assessment of the contributions of those instructors
            to Space Force objectives.

    SEC. 548. REPEAL OF ANNUAL CERTIFICATIONS RELATED TO THE READY,
                  RELEVANT LEARNING INITIATIVE OF THE NAVY.

        Section 545 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91; 10 U.S.C. 8431 note prec.) is repealed.

    SEC. 549. PILOT PROGRAM FOR GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND
                  SPATIAL COMPUTING FOR PERFORMANCE TRAINING AND
                  PROFICIENCY ASSESSMENT.

        (a) Establishment.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Navy shall develop and
    implement pilot program to optimize the use of generative artificial
    intelligence and spatial computing for immersive training and
    assessment.
        (b) Elements.--The pilot program required by subsection (a) shall
    include--
                (1) the development of content with respect to not less
            than 5 occupational specialties; and
                (2) methods to assess the feasibility and effectiveness of
            the use of generative artificial intelligence and spatial
            computing training methods in comparison to other training
            methods, particularly with respect to cost and time required to
            achieve training goals.
        (c) Termination.--The pilot program required by subsection (a)
    shall terminate on the date that is one year after the date of the
    establishment of the program.
        (d) Report.--Not later than 90 days after the termination of the
    pilot program required by subsection (a), the Secretary of the Navy
    shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report
    describing the results of the pilot program, including an analysis of
    the effectiveness of the use of generative artificial intelligence and
    spatial computing for training and a description of any cost savings
    and savings in time required to achieve training goals.

    SEC. 549A. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FEDERAL FUNDS TO ENDORSE CRITICAL RACE
                  THEORY.

        (a) Prohibition.--No funds authorized to be appropriated by this
    Act may be used to endorse critical race theory--
                (1) at an academic institution operated by the Department
            of Defense;
                (2) in training provided to a member of the Armed Forces;
            or
                (3) in professional military education.
        (b) Protection of Academic Freedom.--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.
        (c) Critical Race Theory Defined.--In this section, the term
    ``critical race theory'' 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.

    SEC. 549B. PROHIBITION ON THE REDUCTION OF FUNDING FOR FOREIGN LANGUAGE
                  TRAINING FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.

        (a) Prohibition.--None of the funds authorized to be appropriated
    by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2026 may be
    obligated or expended by the Department of Defense to terminate,
    replace, reduce, or prepare to terminate, replace, or reduce a program
    of foreign language training or instruction until the Secretary of
    Defense submits to the congressional defense committees a report on the
    planned termination, replacement, or reduction, including--
                (1) an identification of the programs the Secretary is
            seeking to terminate, replace, or reduce;
                (2) the intent, scope, and impact of any funding reductions
            to foreign language training or instruction in relation to the
            national security interests of the United States;
                (3) the impact of the termination, replacement, or
            reduction of the program on existing military linguists and
            Foreign Area Officers; and
                (4) a certification that any termination, replacement, or
            reduction will not negatively impact the operations and mission
            of the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center.
        (b) Programs Included.--For purposes of subsection (a), a program
    of foreign language training or instruction includes--
                (1) institutional language training programs conducted by
            the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center;
                (2) unit-level or operational foreign language instruction
            and sustainment training;
                (3) immersive or in-country language training programs;
                (4) associated curriculum development, instructional
            staffing, and digital language training support; and
                (5) any other program or activity of the Department of
            Defense that provides foreign language training or instruction
            to members of the Armed Forces.

    SEC. 549C. LIMITATION ON AUTHORITY TO REORGANIZE THE SENIOR RESERVE
                  OFFICERS' TRAINING CORPS OF THE ARMY.

        (a) Limitation.--The Secretary of the Army may not reorganize a
    unit of the program of the Army until 90 days after the Secretary,
    acting through the Army Cadet Command, submits to the Committees on
    Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a briefing.
    Elements of such a briefing shall specify the following, with regards
    to such proposed reorganization:
                (1) Each position to be eliminated.
                (2) A risk analysis regarding Army officer accessions that
            justifies such reorganization.
                (3) Potential cost savings or expenses to the United
            States.
                (4) The number of members of the program affected by the
            reorganization, including travel required travel.
                (5) Any change to a scholarship awarded under section 2107
            or 2107a of title 10, United States Code.
        (b) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The terms ``program'' and ``member of the program''
            have the meanings given such terms in section 2101 of title 10,
            United States Code.
                (2) The term ``reorganize'', with respect to a unit of the
            program, includes closing, restructuring, reclassifying,
            merging, or realigning.

    SEC. 549D. REPORT ON INTEROPERABILITY OF CYBER TRAINING OF THE ARMED
                  FORCES.

        Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this
    Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense
    committees a report on the interoperability of the cyber training
    programs of the Armed Forces. Such report shall include--
                (1) the extent to which each of the Armed Forces use a
            standardized, common core curriculum for training members of
            such Armed Force; and
                (2) the recommendation of the Secretary as to whether
            establishment of a Department of Defense cyber academy to
            provide common training to all of the Armed Forces would
            improve the cyber preparedness of the United States.

    SEC. 549E. MODIFICATION TO MAXIMUM YEARS OF SERVICE FOR ELIGIBILITY
                  DETAIL AS A STUDENT AT A LAW SCHOOL.

        (a) Modification.--Section 2004(b)(1) of title 10, United States
    Code, is amended--
                (1) in subparagraph (A)--
                        (A) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking
                    ``detailed pursuant to subsection (a)(1)'' and
                    inserting ``with respect to whom the Secretary of a
                    military department is providing funding for
                    educational expenses in accordance with subsection
                    (a)(2)''; and
                        (B) in clause (ii), by striking ``eight years'' and
                    inserting ``10 years''; and
                (2) in subparagraph (B) in the matter preceding clause (i),
            by striking ``detailed pursuant to subsection (a)(2)'' and
            inserting ``with respect to whom the Secretary of a military
            department is not providing funding for educational expenses in
            accordance with subsection (a)(3)''.
        (b) Technical Amendment.--
                (1) Correction to amendment.--Section 552(a)(2)(B) of the
            Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense
            Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159; 138
            Stat. 1894) is amended to read as follows:
                        ``(B) in paragraph (3)(C), by striking `period of
                    two years for each year or part thereof of his legal
                    training under subsection (a).' and inserting the
                    following: `period of--
                                ```(i) two years for each year or part
                            thereof of legal training under subsection
                            (a)(2); or
                                ```(ii) one year for each year or part
                            thereof of legal training under subsection
                            (a)(3).'.''.
                (2) Effective date.--The amendment made by paragraph (1)
            shall take effect as if included in the enactment of the
            Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense
            Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159).

    SEC. 549F. DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS OF THE UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY.

        Chapter 853 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
    inserting after section 8451a the following new section:
    ``Sec. 8451b. Director of admissions
        ``(a) Establishment and Appointment.--There is a director of
    admissions of the Naval Academy. The director of admissions shall be
    appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the
    Senate, and shall perform such duties as the Superintendent of the
    Naval Academy may prescribe with the approval of the Secretary of the
    Navy.
        ``(b) Grade.--(1) Subject to paragraph (2), a person appointed as
    director of admissions of the Naval Academy has the regular grade of
    commander in the Navy or lieutenant colonel in the Marine Corps.
        ``(2) A person serving as director of admissions shall have the
    regular grade of captain in the Navy or colonel in the Marine Corps
    upon the earlier of--
                ``(A) the date on which such person completes six years of
            service as the director of admissions; and
                ``(B) the date on which such person would have been
            promoted had the person been selected for promotion from among
            officers in the promotion zone.
        ``(c) Detail.--The President may detail any officer of the Navy or
    the Marine Corps in a grade above lieutenant or captain, respectively,
    to perform the duties of director of admissions without appointing the
    officer as director of admissions. Such a detail does not affect the
    position of the officer on the active-duty list.''.

    SEC. 549G. REPORT ON AIR NATIONAL GUARD C-130J FORMAL TRAINING UNIT.

        No later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act,
    the Secretary of the Air Force, in consultation with the Chief of the
    National Guard Bureau, shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services
    of the House of Representatives and Senate a written report regarding
    the Air National Guard C-130J Formal Training Unit. Elements of such
    report shall include the following:
                (1) The determination and reasoning of the Secretary
            whether such unit is adequate for the Air National Guard pilot
            and loadmaster throughputs.
                (2) The determination of the Secretary whether there is a
            backlog of C-130J pilots and loadmasters in the Air Force and
            Air National Guard.
                (3) How many pilots and loadmasters are trained through
            such unit each year.
                (4) The determination of the Secretary whether the plan for
            training through such unit for fiscal years 2027 through 2030
            is adequate for the Air National Guard recapitalization to C-
            130Js.

    SEC. 549H. ACCREDITATION OF NATIONAL GUARD MARKSMANSHIP TRAINING
                  CENTER.

        (a) Accreditation.--The Secretary of the Army shall accredit the
    National Guard Marksmanship Training Center (hereinafter, ``NGMTC''),
    located at Robinson Maneuver Training Center, Arkansas, as a U.S. Army
    Training and Doctrine Command institution.
        (b) Validation.--Upon accreditation, the Secretary shall designate
    the Small Arms Weapons Expert and Squad Designated Marksman programs of
    instruction taught at NGMTC as Training Operations Management Activity
    validated, National Guard-centric courses.
        (c) Additional Skill Identifier.--The Secretary shall award the
    Master Marksman Training additional skill identifier to members of the
    Army National Guard who successfully complete both programs specified
    in subsection (b).
        (d) Integration With Program Objective Memorandum .--The Secretary
    shall--
                (1) integrate such programs into the Army Program Objective
            Memorandum; and
                (2) consider establishing a Modified Table of Organization
            and Equipment requirement associated with the additional skill
            identifier described in subsection (c) to ensure enduring
            demand and sustainment.
        (e) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be
    construed to transfer operational control, administrative authority, or
    ownership of the facility of the National Guard Marksmanship Training
    Center from the Arkansas National Guard to the Department of Defense,
    the Department of the Army, or the National Guard Bureau.

    SEC. 549I. REQUIREMENTS WITH RESPECT TO MOTORCYCLE SAFETY TRAINING.

        The Secretaries of the military departments shall ensure that all
    beginner motorcycle safety training provided to members of the Armed
    Forces meets the motorcycle safety training requirements for licensing
    of the State in which the permanent station of the member receiving the
    training is located.

    SEC. 549J. PILOT PROGRAM ON PSYCHOLOGICAL PERFORMANCE TRAINING AT THE
                  UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY.

        (a) Pilot Program Required.--The Secretary of Defense, acting
    through the Superintendent of the United States Air Force Academy,
    shall establish a pilot program to integrate psychological performance
    training into the curriculum and cadet development model at the United
    States Air Force Academy.
        (b) Elements.--The pilot program established pursuant to subsection
    (a) shall include--
                (1) training for cadets, faculty, Commanders, and Academy
            Military Trainers in scientifically researched and evidence-
            based psychological performance skills focused on development
            of a high-performance mindset to increase readiness, warfighter
            lethality, and leadership under stress;
                (2) the use of cognitive training tools and resources,
            including technologies and structured skill-building workshops,
            to improve resilience, focus, decision-making, and recovery
            under pressure;
                (3) a leadership development component equipping faculty,
            Commanders, and Academy Military Trainers to mentor cadets in
            psychological performance skills across the course of the cadet
            experience; and
                (4) collection and analysis of data on training
            effectiveness using established cadet performance and attrition
            measures.
        (c) Metrics.--The Secretary shall ensure the pilot program
    established pursuant to subsection (a) includes evaluation of the
    following metrics:
                (1) Attrition rates during Basic Cadet Training, the fourth
            class (freshman) year, and the third class (sophomore) year.
                (2) Cadet testing and performance indicators, including
            graded review, grade point average, military performance
            average, and physical fitness testing.
                (3) Counseling center utilization rates, self-reported
            stress and sleep quality metrics, and measures of cadet well-
            being.
                (4) Utilization and results of cognitive training tools,
            including data on attention, relaxation, and workload
            regulation.
        (d) Termination.--The pilot program established pursuant to
    subsection (a) shall terminate on the date that is one year after the
    date of the establishment of such pilot program.
        (e) Report.--Not later than 60 days after the termination of the
    pilot program under subsection (d), the Secretary shall submit to the
    Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
    Representatives a report that includes--
                (1) the evaluation of the metrics described in subsection
            (c);
                (2) an assessment of whether the pilot program reduced
            attrition and improved cadet performance and resilience; and
                (3) the recommendation of the Secretary as to whether the
            Department of Defense should establish a Department-wide
            program for psychological performance training in accession
            programs.

    SEC. 549K. PROHIBITION OF PARTICIPATION BY MEN IN WOMEN'S SPORTS AT THE
                  SERVICE ACADEMIES.

        (a) Prohibition.--The Superintendent of a Service Academy may not
    allow a cadet or midshipman who is male to participate in an athletic
    program or activity at such Service Academy that is designated
    exclusively for cadets or midshipmen who are female.
        (b) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``female'' refers to an individual who
            naturally has, had, will have, or would have, but for a
            developmental or genetic anomaly or historical accident, the
            reproductive system that at some point produces, transports,
            and uses eggs for fertilization.
                (2) The term ``male'' refers to an individual who naturally
            has, had, will have, or would have, but for a developmental or
            genetic anomaly or historical accident, the reproductive system
            that at some point produces, transports, and uses sperm for
            fertilization.
                (3) The term ``Service Academy'' has the meaning given such
            term in section 347 of title 10, United States Code.

              Subtitle F--Military Justice and Other Legal Matters

    SEC. 551. ENSURING THE AVAILABILITY OF LEGAL ADVICE TO COMMANDERS.

        Section 162(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
    adding at the end the following new paragraph:
        ``(5) In all cases, forces assigned to a combatant command or to
    the United States element of the North American Aerospace Defense
    Command under this subsection shall include qualified judge advocates
    in numbers sufficient to provide legal advice to all commanders
    responsible for planning and organizing military operations and all
    commanders authorized to convene courts-martial under sections 822
    through 824 of this title. The qualifications of judge advocates
    assigned under this paragraph shall include--
                ``(A) the qualifications set forth in section 827 of this
            title; and
                ``(B) any additional education, expertise, or experience
            determined to be necessary to fulfill the requirements of this
            paragraph by the Judge Advocate General of the armed force
            concerned, or in the case of the Marine Corps, by the Staff
            Judge Advocate to the Commandant of the Marine Corps.''.

    SEC. 552. MODIFICATIONS TO OFFENSE OF WRONGFUL BROADCAST OR
                  DISTRIBUTION OF INTIMATE VISUAL IMAGES UNDER THE UNIFORM
                  CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE.

        Section 917a of title 10, United States Code (article 117a of the
    Uniform Code of Military Justice) is amended to read as follows:
    ``Sec. 917a. Art. 117a. Wrongful broadcast, distribution, or
                  publication of intimate visual images
        ``(a) Prohibition.--Any person subject to this chapter--
                ``(1) who knowingly broadcasts, distributes, or uses a
            communication service to publish an authentic intimate visual
            depiction of an identifiable individual who is not a minor if--
                        ``(A) the intimate visual depiction was obtained or
                    created under circumstances in which the person knew or
                    reasonably should have known the identifiable
                    individual had a reasonable expectation of privacy;
                        ``(B) the authentic intimate visual depiction was
                    broadcast, distributed, or published without the
                    consent of the identifiable individual;
                        ``(B) what is depicted was not voluntarily exposed
                    by the identifiable individual in a public or
                    commercial setting;
                        ``(C) what is depicted is not a matter of public
                    concern; and
                        ``(D) the broadcast, distribution, or publication
                    of the intimate visual depiction--
                                ``(i) is intended to cause harm; or
                                ``(ii) causes harm, including
                            psychological, financial, or reputational harm,
                            to the identifiable individual;
                ``(2) who knowingly broadcasts, distributes, or uses a
            communication service to publish an authentic intimate visual
            depiction of an identifiable individual who is a minor with
            intent to--
                        ``(A) abuse, humiliate, harass, or degrade the
                    minor; or
                        ``(B) arouse or gratify the sexual desire of any
                    person;
                ``(3) who knowingly broadcasts, distributes, or uses a
            communication service to publish a digital forgery of an
            identifiable individual who is not a minor if--
                        ``(A) the digital forgery was broadcast,
                    distributed, or published without the consent of the
                    identifiable individual;
                        ``(B) what is depicted was not voluntarily exposed
                    by the identifiable individual in a public or
                    commercial setting;
                        ``(C) what is depicted is not a matter of public
                    concern; and
                        ``(D) the broadcast, distribution, or publication
                    of the digital forgery--
                                ``(i) is intended to cause harm; or
                                ``(ii) causes harm, including
                            psychological, financial, or reputational harm,
                            to the identifiable individual; or
                ``(4) who knowingly broadcasts, distributes, or uses a
            communication service to publish a digital forgery of an
            identifiable individual who is a minor with intent to--
                        ``(A) abuse, humiliate, harass, or degrade the
                    minor; or
                        ``(B) arouse or gratify the sexual desire of any
                    person,
    is guilty of wrongful distribution of intimate visual images or visual
    images of sexually explicit conduct and shall be punished as a court-
    martial may direct.
        ``(b) Exceptions.--Subsection (a) shall not apply to--
                ``(1) a lawfully authorized investigative, protective, or
            intelligence activity of--
                        ``(A) a law enforcement agency of the United
                    States, a State, or a political subdivision of a State;
                    or
                        ``(B) an intelligence agency of the United States;
                ``(2) a disclosure made reasonably and in good faith--
                        ``(A) to a law enforcement officer or agency;
                        ``(B) as part of a document production or filing
                    associated with a legal proceeding;
                        ``(C) as part of medical education, diagnosis, or
                    treatment or for a legitimate medical, scientific, or
                    educational purpose;
                        ``(D) in the reporting of unlawful content or
                    unsolicited or unwelcome conduct or in pursuance of a
                    legal, professional, or other lawful obligation; or
                        ``(E) to seek support or help with respect to the
                    receipt of an unsolicited intimate visual depiction;
                ``(3) a disclosure reasonably intended to assist the
            identifiable individual; or
                ``(4) a person who possesses or publishes an intimate
            visual depiction of himself or herself engaged in nudity or
            sexually explicit conduct.
        ``(c) Consent.--For the purposes of subsection (a)--
                ``(1) the fact that the depicted individual consented to
            the creation of the intimate visual depiction shall not
            establish that the person consented to its disclosure; and
                ``(2) the fact that the depicted individual disclosed the
            intimate visual depiction to another person shall not establish
            that the depicted individual consented to the further
            disclosure of the intimate visual depiction.
        ``(d) Definitions.--In this section:
                ``(1) Consent.--The term `consent' means an affirmative,
            conscious, and voluntary authorization made by an individual
            free from force, fraud, duress, misrepresentation, or coercion.
                ``(2) Digital forgery.--The term `digital forgery' means
            any intimate visual depiction of an identifiable individual
            created through the use of software, machine learning,
            artificial intelligence, or any other computer-generated or
            technological means, including by adapting, modifying,
            manipulating, or altering an authentic visual depiction, that,
            when viewed as a whole by a reasonable person, is
            indistinguishable from an authentic visual depiction of the
            individual.
                ``(3) Identifiable individual.--The term `identifiable
            individual' means an individual--
                        ``(A) who appears in whole or in part in an
                    intimate visual depiction; and
                        ``(B) whose face, likeness, or other distinguishing
                    characteristic (including a unique birthmark or other
                    recognizable feature) is displayed in connection with
                    such intimate visual depiction.
                ``(4) Visual depiction.--The term `visual depiction'
            includes undeveloped film and videotape, data stored on
            computer disk or by electronic means which is capable of
            conversion into a visual image, and data which is capable of
            conversion into a visual image that has been transmitted by any
            means, whether or not stored in a permanent format.
                ``(5) Intimate visual depiction.--The term `intimate visual
            depiction'--
                        ``(A) means a visual depiction that depicts--
                                ``(i) the uncovered genitals, pubic area,
                            anus, or female nipple of an identifiable
                            individual; or
                                ``(ii) the display or transfer of bodily
                            sexual fluids--
                                        ``(I) on to any part of the body of
                                    an identifiable individual;
                                        ``(II) from the body of an
                                    identifiable individual; or
                                ``(iii) an identifiable individual engaging
                            in sexually explicit conduct; and
                        ``(B) includes any visual depictions described in
                    subparagraph (A) produced while the identifiable
                    individual was in a public place only if the individual
                    did not--
                                ``(i) voluntarily display the content
                            depicted; or
                                ``(ii) consent to the sexual conduct
                            depicted.
                ``(6) Sexually explicit conduct.--The term `sexually
            explicit conduct' means actual or simulated--
                        ``(A) sexual intercourse, including genital-
                    genital, oral-genital, anal-genital, or oral-anal,
                    whether between persons of the same or opposite sex;
                        ``(B) bestiality;
                        ``(C) masturbation;
                        ``(D) sadistic or masochistic abuse; or
                        ``(E) lascivious exhibition of the genitals or
                    pubic area of any person.
                ``(7) Minor.--The term `minor' means any individual under
            the age of 18 years.
                ``(8) Broadcast.--The term `broadcast' means to
            electronically transmit a visual image with the intent that it
            be viewed by a person or persons.
                ``(9) Distribute.--The term `distribute' means to deliver
            to the actual or constructive possession of another person,
            including transmission by mail or electronic means.
                ``(10) Communications service.--The term `communications
            service' means--
                        ``(A) a service provided by a person that is a
                    common carrier;
                        ``(B) an electronic communication service;
                        ``(C) an information service; or
                        ``(D) an interactive computer service.
                ``(11) Common carrier.--The term `common carrier' means any
            person engaged as a common carrier for hire, in interstate or
            foreign communication by wire or radio or interstate or foreign
            radio transmission of energy, but a person engaged in radio
            broadcasting shall not, insofar as such person is so engaged,
            be deemed a common carrier.
                ``(12) Electronic communication service.--The term
            `electronic communication service' means any service which
            provides to users thereof the ability to send or receive wire
            or electronic communications.
                ``(13) Information service.--The term `information service'
            means the offering of a capability for generating, acquiring,
            storing, transforming, processing, retrieving, utilizing, or
            making available information via telecommunications, and
            includes electronic publishing, but does not include any use of
            any such capability for the management, control, or operation
            of a telecommunications system or the management of a
            telecommunications service.
                ``(14) Interactive computer service.--The term `interactive
            computer service' means any information service, system, or
            access software provider that provides or enables computer
            access by multiple users to a computer server, including
            specifically a service or system that provides access to the
            Internet and such systems operated or services offered by
            libraries or educational institutions.''.

    SEC. 553. PUNITIVE ARTICLE UNDER THE UNIFORM CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE
                  FOR OFFENSES RELATING TO CHILD PORNOGRAPHY.

        (a) In General.--Chapter 47 of title 10, United States Code (the
    Uniform Code of Military Justice) is amended by inserting after section
    917a (article 117a) the following new section (article):
    ``Sec. 917b. Art. 117b. Child pornography
        ``(a) Prohibition.--Any person subject to this chapter who
    knowingly and wrongfully--
                ``(1) possesses, receives, or views child pornography;
                ``(2) possesses child pornography with the intent to
            distribute;
                ``(3) distributes child pornography; or
                ``(4) produces child pornography,
    shall be punished as a court-martial may direct, subject to the
    applicable limits specified in subsection (b).
        ``(b) Maximum Punishments.--
                ``(1) The maximum punishment for the offense of possessing,
            receiving, or viewing child pornography under subsection (a)(1)
            shall be dishonorable discharge, forfeiture of all pay and
            allowances, and confinement for 10 years.
                ``(2) The maximum punishment for the offense of possessing
            child pornography with intent to distribute under subsection
            (a)(2) shall be dishonorable discharge, forfeiture of all pay
            and allowances, and confinement for 15 years.
                ``(3) The maximum punishment for the offense of
            distributing child pornography under subsection (a)(3) shall be
            dishonorable discharge, forfeiture of all pay and allowances,
            and confinement for 20 years.
                ``(4) The maximum punishment for the offense of producing
            child pornography under subsection (a)(4) shall be dishonorable
            discharge, forfeiture of all pay and allowances, and
            confinement for 30 years.
        ``(c) Treatment of Personally Identifiable Information.--On motion
    of the Government, in any prosecution under this section, except for
    good cause shown, the name, address, social security number, or other
    nonphysical identifying information, other than the age or approximate
    age, of any minor who is depicted in any child pornography or visual
    depiction or copy thereof shall not be admissible and may be redacted
    from any otherwise admissible evidence, and the panel shall be
    instructed, upon request of the Government, that it can draw no
    inference from the absence of such evidence.
        ``(d) Determination Wrongfulness.--Any facts or circumstances that
    show that a visual depiction of child pornography was unintentionally
    or inadvertently acquired are relevant to wrongfulness, including, the
    method by which the visual depiction was acquired, the length of time
    the visual depiction was maintained, and whether the visual depiction
    was promptly, and in good faith, destroyed or reported to law
    enforcement.
        ``(e) Determination of Knowing.--An accused may not be convicted of
    an offense under subsection (a) if the accused was not aware that the
    visual depiction involved was of a minor or what appeared to be a
    minor, engaged in sexually explicit conduct. Awareness may be inferred
    from circumstantial evidence such as the name of a computer file or
    folder, the name of the host website from which a visual depiction was
    viewed or received, search terms used, and the number of images
    possessed.
        ``(f) Definitions.--In this section:
                ``(1) The term `child pornography' means material that
            contains either an obscene visual depiction of a minor engaging
            in sexually explicit conduct or a visual depiction of an actual
            minor engaging in sexually explicit conduct.
                ``(2) The term `distribute' means to deliver to the actual
            or constructive possession of another.
                ``(3) The term `minor' means any person under the age of 18
            years.
                ``(4) The term `possess' means to exercise control of
            something. Possession may be direct physical custody like
            holding an item in one's hand, or it may be constructive, as in
            the case of a person who hides something in a locker or a car
            to which that person may return to retrieve it. Possession must
            be knowing and conscious. Possession inherently includes the
            power or authority to preclude control by others. It is
            possible for more than one person to possess an item
            simultaneously, as when several people share control over an
            item.
                ``(5) The term `produce'--
                        ``(A) means to create or manufacture child
                    pornography that did not previously exist; and
                        ``(B) does not include reproducing or copying child
                    pornography.
                ``(6) The term `sexually explicit conduct' means actual or
            simulated--
                        ``(A) sexual intercourse or sodomy, including
                    genital to genital, oral to genital, anal to genital,
                    or oral to anal, whether between persons of the same or
                    opposite sex;
                        ``(B) bestiality;
                        ``(C) masturbation;
                        ``(D) sadistic or masochistic abuse; or
                        ``(E) lascivious exhibition of the genitals, anus,
                    or pubic area of any person.
                ``(7) The term `visual depiction' includes--
                        ``(A) any developed or undeveloped photograph,
                    picture, film, or video; any digital or computer image,
                    picture, film, or video made by any means, including
                    those transmitted by any means including streaming
                    media, even if not stored in a permanent format; or
                        ``(B) any digital or electronic data capable of
                    conversion into a visual image.''.
        (b) Conforming Amendment to Definition of Covered Offense.--Section
    801(17)(A) of title 10, United States Code (article 1(17)(A) of the
    Uniform Code of Military Justice), is amended--
                (1) by inserting ``section 917b (article 117b),'' after
            ``section 917a (article 117a),''; and
                (2) by striking ``the standalone offense of child
            pornography punishable under section 934 (article 134),''.

    SEC. 554. AUTHORIZATION OF DEATH PENALTY FOR OFFENSE OF RAPE OF A CHILD
                  UNDER THE UNIFORM CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE.

        Section 920b(a) of title 10, United States Code (article 120b(a) of
    the Uniform Code of Military Justice), is amended by inserting ``by
    death, or such other punishment'' after ``shall be punished''.

    SEC. 555. INCREASE IN MAXIMUM SENTENCE FOR THE OFFENSE OF VOLUNTARY
                  MANSLAUGHTER UNDER THE UNIFORM CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE.

        (a) Review and Recommendation.--Not later than 180 days after the
    date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in
    consultation with the Joint Service Committee on Military Justice,
    shall review and recommend to the President an increase for the maximum
    sentence for voluntary manslaughter under section 919(a) of title 10,
    United States Code (article 119(a) of the Uniform Code of Military
    Justice).
        (b) Implementation.--Following receipt of the recommendation under
    subsection (a) but not later than one year after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the President shall prescribe regulations
    updating the maximum sentence for voluntary manslaughter under section
    919(a) of title 10, United States Code (article 119(a) of the Unform
    Code of Military Justice), in accordance with such recommendation.

    SEC. 556. ANALYSIS OF THE ADVISABILITY OF MODIFYING THE DEFINITION OF
                  ABUSIVE SEXUAL CONTACT UNDER THE UNIFORM CODE OF MILITARY
                  JUSTICE.

        (a) Analysis Required.--The Secretary of Defense, in coordination
    with the Joint Service Committee on Military Justice, shall analyze the
    advisability of modifying the definition of abusive sexual contact
    under section 920 of title 10, United States Code (article 120 of the
    Uniform Code of Military Justice), to address the full range of harmful
    behaviors associated with sexual assault and to prevent misapplication
    of the offense to acts that are not inherently abusive.
        (b) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
    Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
    Representatives a report detailing the results of the analysis under
    subsection (a) and any associated recommendations.

    SEC. 557. REVISION TO SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION AND RESPONSE TRAINING
                  GUIDANCE.

        (a) Revision Requirement.--Not later than 180 days after the date
    of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense for
    Personnel and Readiness, in coordination with the Director of the
    Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office of the Department of
    Defense, shall revise sexual assault prevention and response training
    guidance to require that information on the resources of the Department
    of Veterans Affairs to address experiences with unwanted sexual
    behavior be included in the annual or periodic sexual assault
    prevention and response training that is administered to all members of
    the Armed Forces.
        (b) Implementation Oversight.--The Secretary of Defense shall
    ensure that each Secretary of a military department--
                (1) incorporates the revised guidance under subsection (a)
            into the formal training curricula of the military department
            concerned;
                (2) provides documented confirmation to the Under Secretary
            of Defense for Personnel and Readiness that the revised
            training has been delivered to all currently serving members of
            the Armed Forces within one year of the approval of such
            revised guidance; and
                (3) establishes a mechanism to verify continued compliance
            with the revised guidance.
        (c) Reporting.--Not later than one year after the date on which the
    revised guidance is issued under subsection (a), the Secretary of
    Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report
    that includes--
                (1) an assessment of the extent to which each military
            department has implemented the guidance; and
                (2) statistics on number of members of the Armed Forces
            trained under the revised guidance.
        (d) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``unwanted sexual behavior'' means any sexual
            contact or interaction to which an individual does not or could
            not freely consent, including harassment, coercion, assault, or
            abuse.
                (2) The term ``sexual assault prevention and response
            training'' means any training, instruction, or education
            provided pursuant to Department of Defense Instruction 6495.02,
            Volume 2 or any successor guidance.

    SEC. 558. REPORTS AND BRIEFINGS ON EFFORTS TO PREVENT AND RESPOND TO
                  SEXUAL ASSAULT, SEXUAL HARASSMENT, AND INTIMATE-PARTNER
                  VIOLENCE WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.

        (a) Quarterly Reports.--
                (1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of
            the enactment of this Act, and on a quarterly basis thereafter,
            the Secretary of Defense, acting through the Executive Director
            of Force Resiliency, shall submit to the committees on Armed
            Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a
            report on the efforts of the Department of Defense to prevent
            and respond to sexual assault, sexual harassment, and intimate-
            partner violence.
                (2) Elements.--Each report under paragraph (1) shall
            include the following:
                        (A) An overview of the efforts of the Department of
                    Defense to prevent and respond to sexual assault,
                    sexual harassment, and intimate partner violence.
                        (B) With respect to the period covered by the
                    report, the most recently available data on--
                                (i) reports of sexual assault;
                                (ii) reports of sexual harassment;
                                (iii) reports of intimate partner violence;
                                (iv) staffing of the primary prevention
                            workforce, including filled and unfilled
                            positions disaggregated by the Army, Air Force,
                            Navy, and Marine Corps;
                                (v) staffing of the sexual assault and
                            harassment response workforce, including filled
                            and unfilled positions disaggregated by the
                            Army, Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps;
                                (vi) staffing of the family advocacy
                            program, including filled and unfilled
                            positions disaggregated by the Army, Air Force,
                            Navy, and Marine Corps;
                                (vii) staffing of the offices of special
                            trial counsel, including filled and unfilled
                            positions disaggregated by the Army, Air Force,
                            Navy, and Marine Corps; and
                                (viii) staffing of the Army Criminal
                            Investigation Division, Air Force Office of
                            Special Investigations, and Naval Criminal
                            Investigative Service, including filled and
                            unfilled positions dedicated to covered
                            offenses under the jurisdiction of special
                            trial counsels.
        (b) Special Trial Counsel Briefings.--Not later than one year after
    the date of the enactment of this Act, and on an annual basis
    thereafter, the lead special trial counsels of the Army, Navy, Air
    Force, and Marine Corps shall jointly provide to the Committees on
    Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a
    briefing on the progress of special trial counsels in prosecuting
    covered offenses.
        (c) Definitions.--In this section, the terms ``covered offense''
    and ``special trial counsel'' have the meanings given those terms in
    section 801 of title 10, United States Code (article 1 of the Uniform
    Code of Military Justice).

    SEC. 559. STUDY AND RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING MISCONDUCT PREVENTION IN
                  OKINAWA, JAPAN.

        (a) Study.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment
    of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall seek to enter into a
    contract or other agreement with a federally funded research and
    development center pursuant to which the center shall--
                (1) conduct a study to evaluate the effectiveness of
            programs, policies, and practices of the covered Armed Forces
            to prevent criminal activity and other misconduct by members
            stationed in Okinawa, Japan; and
                (2) develop evidence-based options and recommendations for
            changes to programs, policies, and practices to prevent
            criminal activity and other misconduct by members of the
            covered Armed Forces stationed in Okinawa, Japan.
        (b) Report to Secretaries.--The federally funded research and
    development center that carries out the study and analysis under
    subsection (a) shall submit to the Secretary of Defense and the
    Secretaries of the military departments a report on the results of such
    study.
        (c) Report to Congress.--Not later than 30 days after receiving the
    report under subsection (b), the Secretary of Defense shall submit an
    unaltered copy of the report to the Committees on Armed Services of the
    Senate and the House of Representatives.
        (d) Improvement Plans for Military Departments.--Not later than 180
    days after receiving the report under subsection (b), each Secretary of
    a military department shall--
                (1) review the findings of the report and, based on such
            findings, develop a plan to improve prevention of criminal
            activity and other misconduct by members of the covered Armed
            Forces under the jurisdiction of that Secretary who are
            stationed in Okinawa, Japan; and
                (2) provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the
            Senate and the House of Representatives a briefing on the plan.
        (e) Covered Armed Forces Defined.--In this section, the term
    ``covered Armed Forces'' means the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force,
    and Space Force.

    SEC. 560. AUTOMATIC EXPUNGEMENT OF CERTAIN TITLING AND INDEXING
                  RECORDS.

        (a) Automatic Expungement.--A titling or indexing record pertaining
    to a covered person in a covered database shall be expunged
    automatically 10 years after the date on which such person separates
    from military service, unless--
                (1) a finding of guilt by court-martial was made in
            connection with the conduct to which the record pertains; or
                (2) the service member is reasonably expected to be
            prosecuted for such conduct by court-martial or in a civilian
            court within one year following the expiration of such 10-year
            period.
        (b) Revision to Guidance.--The Secretary of Defense shall revise
    Department of Defense Instruction 5505.07 and any other related or
    successor guidance, as necessary, to implement the requirements of
    subsection (a).
        (c) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``covered person'' means any individual
            subject to the jurisdiction of chapter 47 of title 10, United
            States Code (the Uniform Code of Military Justice), who is--
                        (A) a current or former civilian employee of the
                    Department of Defense; or
                        (B) a current or former member of the Armed Forces.
                (2) The term ``covered database'' means the Department of
            Defense Central Index of Investigations (DCII) or any
            equivalent investigatory system under the control of the
            Department of Defense.
                (3) The term ``titled'' or ``titling'' means the placement
            of a person's name in the subject or title block of a criminal
            investigative report or indexing system, including the DCII.
                (4) The term ``expungement'' means the complete and
            permanent removal of any identifying and investigative
            information pertaining to a covered person from all covered
            investigative databases, including any retained, archived,
            hidden, derivative, or ``shadow'' records. Expungement shall be
            total, irreversible, and render the record indistinguishable
            from one that never existed.

                         Subtitle G--Career Transition

    SEC. 561. ESTABLISHMENT OF SEPARATION OATH FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED
                  FORCES.

        (a) Establishment of Separation Oath.--Section 502 of title 10,
    United States Code, is amended--
                (1) in subsection (b), by striking ``The oath'' and
            inserting ``An oath established by this section'';
                (2) by redesignating subsection (b), as amended, as
            subsection (c); and
                (3) by inserting after subsection (a) the following new
            subsection (b):
        ``(b) Separation Oath.--Prior to retirement or other separation
    from the armed forces, other than separation pursuant to the sentence
    of a court-martial, a member of an armed force may take the following
    oath:
                ```I, __________, recognizing that my oath to support and
            defend the Constitution of the United States against all
            enemies, foreign and domestic, has involved me and my fellow
            members in experiences that few persons, other than our peers,
            can understand, do solemnly swear (or affirm) to continue to be
            the keeper of my brothers- and sisters-in-arms and protector of
            the United States and the Constitution; to preserve the values
            I have learned; to maintain my body and my mind; to give help
            to, and seek help from, my fellow veterans; and to not bring
            harm to myself or others. I take this oath freely and without
            purpose of evasion, so help me God.'''.
        (b) Clerical Amendment.--The heading of section 502 of title 10,
    United States Code, is amended to read as follows:
    ``Sec. 502. Enlistment oath and separation oath: who may administer''.

    SEC. 562. PRESENTATION BY A VETERANS SERVICE ORGANIZATION IN TAP
                  PRESEPARATION COUNSELING.

        (a) In General.--Section 1142(b) of title 10, United States Code,
    is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
                ``(20) A presentation that promotes the benefits available
            to veterans under laws administered by the Secretary of
            Veterans Affairs. Such presentation--
                        ``(A) shall be standardized;
                        ``(B) shall be previously reviewed and approved by
                    the Secretary of Veterans Affairs;
                        ``(C) shall be submitted by the Secretary of
                    Veterans Affairs to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs
                    of the Senate and House of Representatives for review
                    at least 90 days before implementation;
                        ``(D) shall be presented by--
                                ``(i) a national representative of a
                            veterans service organization recognized under
                            section 5902 of title 38; or
                                ``(ii) if a national representative is
                            unavailable, a State or local representative of
                            such an organization authorized by the
                            Secretary concerned to so present;
                        ``(E) shall include information on how a veterans
                    service organization may assist the member in filing a
                    claim described in paragraph (19);
                        ``(F) may not encourage the member to join a
                    particular veterans service organization; and
                        ``(G) may not exceed one hour in length.''.
        (b) Annual Report.--Not less than once each year after the date of
    the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
    Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of
    Representatives, and to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the
    Senate and House of Representatives, a report--
                (1) that identifies each veterans service organization that
            presented under paragraph (20) of section 1142(b) of title 10,
            United States Code, as added by subsection (a);
                (2) that contains the number of members of the Armed Forces
            who attended such presentations; and
                (3) that includes any recommendations of the Secretary
            regarding changes to such presentation or to such paragraph.

    SEC. 563. EXPANSION OF ELIGIBILITY OF VETERANS FOR CERTAIN MILITARY
                  ADAPTIVE SPORTS PROGRAM.

        Section 2564a of title 10, United States Code, is amended in
    subsection (a)(1)(B), in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking
    ``, during the one-year period following the veteran's date of
    separation,''.

    SEC. 564. TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR EMPLOYMENT
                  NAVIGATOR AND PARTNERSHIP PILOT PROGRAM.

        (a) Establishment.--Not later than one year after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Labor, in consultation with the
    Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of the department in which the
    Coast Guard is operating when it is not operating as a service in the
    Navy, and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, shall carry out a pilot
    program to be known as the ``Employment Navigator and Partnership Pilot
    Program''. The pilot program shall supplement the program under section
    1144 of title 10, United States Code.
        (b) Activities.--In carrying out the pilot program under this
    section, the Secretary of Labor, in consultation with the Secretary of
    Defense, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is
    operating when it is not operating as a service in the Navy, and the
    Secretary of Veterans Affairs, shall--
                (1) seek to enter into contracts with public, private, and
            nonprofit entities under which such entities provide
            individualized employment counseling for members of the Armed
            Forces and their spouses;
                (2) prioritize entering into contracts with qualified
            private entities that have experience providing instruction to
            members of the Armed Forces eligible for assistance under the
            pilot program carried out under this section on--
                        (A) private sector culture, resume writing, career
                    networking, and training on job search technologies;
                        (B) academic readiness and educational
                    opportunities; or
                        (C) other relevant topics, as determined by the
                    Secretary;
                (3) give a preference to any private entity that--
                        (A) has a national or international geographical
                    area of service;
                        (B) provides multiple forms of career assistance
                    and placement services to--
                                (i) active duty members of the Armed
                            Forces;
                                (ii) spouses of active duty members of the
                            Armed Forces;
                                (iii) veterans; and
                                (iv) spouses of veterans;
                        (C) provides services to at least 1,000 individuals
                    who are--
                                (i) active duty members of the Armed
                            Forces;
                                (ii) spouses of active duty members of the
                            Armed Forces;
                                (iii) veterans; or
                                (iv) spouses of veterans;
                        (D) has continuously, for at least the three-year
                    period immediately preceding the date of the contract,
                    provided services to individuals who are--
                                (i) active duty members of the Armed
                            Forces;
                                (ii) spouses of active duty members of the
                            Armed Forces;
                                (iii) veterans; and
                                (iv) spouses of veterans; and
                        (E) has a demonstrated record of success in
                    providing assistance with employment services, as
                    indicated by--
                                (i) the average wages or earnings of people
                            who receive employment services provided by the
                            entity;
                                (ii) prior completion of Federal grants or
                            contracts;
                                (iii) having at least 75 percent of its
                            participants find full-time employment within
                            six months of initially receiving employment
                            services provided by the entity; and
                                (iv) other employment performance
                            indicators, as determined by the Secretary; and
                (4) seek to enter into contracts with not fewer than 10,
            but not more than 60, private entities under which each such
            entity is compensated at a rate agreed upon between the
            Secretary and the entity for each individual who receives
            employment services provided by the entity and is in
            unsubsidized employment during the second quarter after exit
            from the program; and
                (5) conduct such other activities as may be necessary for
            the delivery of individualized employment counseling and other
            employment services under this section.
        (c) Report.--Not later than October 1 of each year during the term
    of the pilot program, the Secretary of Labor, in consultation with the
    Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of the department in which the
    Coast Guard is operating when it is not operating as a service in the
    Navy, and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, shall submit to the
    Committees on Armed Services, the Committee on Transportation and
    Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, and the Committees on
    Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives a report
    on the pilot program under this section, including the employment
    outcomes for members of the Armed Forces and their spouses who receive
    employment services under the program on the following indicators of
    performance--
                (1) the percentage of program participants who are in
            unsubsidized employment during the second quarter after exit
            from the program;
                (2) the percentage of program participants who are in
            unsubsidized employment during the fourth quarter after exit
            from the program; and
                (3) the median earnings of program participants who are in
            unsubsidized employment during the second quarter after exit
            from the program.
        (d) Termination.--The pilot program shall terminate five years
    after the date on which the Secretary of Labor begins to carry out the
    pilot program.

    SEC. 565. SKILLBRIDGE: APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS.

        (a) Study.--Not later than September 30, 2026, the Secretary of
    Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of the department in which
    the Coast Guard is operating when not operating as a service in the
    Department of the Navy, shall conduct a study to identify the private
    entities participating in Skillbridge that offer positions in
    registered apprenticeship programs to covered members.
        (b) Recruitment.--The Secretary of Defense shall consult with
    officials and employees of the Department of Labor who have experience
    with registered apprenticeship programs to facilitate the Secretary
    entering into agreements with entities that offer positions described
    in subsection (a) in areas where the Secretary determines few such
    positions are available to covered members.
        (c) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``covered member'' means a member of the Armed
            Forces eligible for Skillbridge.
                (2) The term ``registered apprenticeship program'' means an
            apprenticeship program registered under the Act of August 16,
            1937 (commonly known as the ``National Apprenticeship Act''; 50
            Stat. 664, chapter 663; 29 U.S.C. 50 et seq.).
                (3) The term ``Skillbridge'' means an employment skills
            training program under section 1143(e) of title 10, United
            States Code.

    SEC. 566. FEMALE MEMBERS OF CERTAIN ARMED FORCES AND CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES
                  OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE IN STEM.

        (a) Study; Report.--Not later than September 30, 2025, the
    Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services
    of the Senate and House of Representatives a report containing the
    results of a study on how to--
                (1) increase participation of covered individuals in
            positions in the covered Armed Forces or Department of Defense
            and related to STEM; and
                (2) change Skillbridge to help covered individuals eligible
            for Skillbridge find civilian employment in positions related
            to STEM.
        (b) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``covered Armed Force'' means the Army, Navy,
            Marine Corps, Air Force, or Space Force.
                (2) The term ``covered individual'' means a female--
                        (A) member of a covered Armed Force; or
                        (B) civilian employee of the Department of Defense.
                (3) The term ``Skillbridge'' means an employment skills
            training program under section 1143(e) of title 10, United
            States Code.
                (4) The term ``STEM'' means science, technology,
            engineering, and mathematics.

    SEC. 567. TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: AMENDMENTS; PILOT PROGRAM;
                  REPORTS.

        (a) Requirement of Preseparation Counseling: Number of Days.--
    Subsection (a) of section 1142 of title 10, United States Code, is
    amended, in paragraph (1)--
                (1) by inserting ``(A)'' before ``Within''; and
                (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
        ``(B) The Secretary concerned shall ensure that a member described
    in subparagraph (A) receives preseparation counseling in the following
    amounts:
                ``(i) In the case of a member who has accepted an offer of
            full-time employment, or has enrolled in a program of education
            or vocational training, that shall commence after the member
            separates, retires, or is discharged, not fewer than three
            days.
                ``(ii) In the case of a member other than a member
            described in clause (i), not fewer than five days.''.
        (b) Provision of Preseparation Counseling: In-person to the Extent
    Practicable.--Such subsection is further amended, in paragraph (2)--
                (1) by inserting ``(A)'' before ``In carrying''; and
                (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
        ``(B) Preseparation counseling shall be provided in person to the
    extent practicable. If the Secretary concerned determines that a member
    cannot attend such counseling in person, such member may receive such
    counseling remotely, with online access to modules and reading
    materials.''.
        (c) Tracking of Timeliness.--Such subsection is further amended, in
    paragraph (3), by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
        ``(C) The Secretary of Defense shall implement a system to track
    how many, and what percentage of, members begin to receive
    preseparation counseling within time periods specified in this
    paragraph.''.
        (d) Waiver for Certain Members of the Reserve Components.--Such
    subsection is further amended, in paragraph (4), by adding at the end
    the following new subparagraph:
        ``(D) The Secretary concerned may waive the requirement for
    preseparation counseling under paragraph (1) in the case of a member of
    the reserve components if--
                ``(i) the member requests such a waiver;
                ``(ii) the member received preseparation counseling during
            the period of three years preceding the date of such request;
            and
                ``(iii) matters covered by such counseling, specified in
            subsection (b), have not changed since the member last received
            such counseling.''.
        (e) Eligibility of a Member Who Reenlists to Receive Preseparation
    Counseling.--Such subsection is further amended by adding at the end
    the following new paragraph:
        ``(5) The commanding officer of a member described in this
    subsection may, on a space available basis, authorize such member to
    receive preseparation counseling, regardless of whether such member
    reenlists or agrees to a new period of obligated service.''.
        (f) Repeat Attendance.--Such subsection is further amended by
    adding at the end the following new paragraph:
        ``(6) A member who received preseparation counseling under this
    section may, before separation, retirement, or discharge, request to
    receive, on a space-available basis, such preseparation counseling a
    second time.''.
        (g) Elective Inclusion of the Spouse of a Member.--Such section is
    further amended, in subsection (b), in paragraph (5), by striking
    ``regarding the matters covered by paragraphs (9), (10), and (16)''.
        (h) Minimum Amount of Counseling Regarding Financial Planning.--
    Such subsection is further amended, in paragraph (9)--
                (1) by inserting ``(a)'' before ``Financial'';
                (2) by striking ``loans'' and inserting ``loans, debt
            management, investing''; and
                (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs:
                ``(B) Individualized assistance regarding matters described
            in subparagraph (A).
                ``(C) Counseling under subparagraph (A) or (B) shall be
            provided by an individual who has significant experience in
            financial planning.''.
        (i) Pathways: Standardization; Establishment of Pathway for Members
    of the Reserve Components.--Such section is further amended, in
    paragraph (1) of subsection (c), in the matter preceding subparagraph
    (A)--
                (1) by striking ``Each Secretary concerned'' and inserting
            ``The Secretaries of Defense and Homeland Security''; and
                (2) by striking ``pathways for members of the military
            department concerned (including one pathway for members of the
            reserve components)'' and inserting ``pathways, standardized
            across the armed forces and including one pathway for members
            of the reserve components, for members''.
        (j) Pathways: Record of Pathway Assignment.--Such subsection is
    further amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
        ``(4) The Secretary concerned shall ensure that the pathway in
    which a member is placed, and the reasons for such placement, are noted
    in the service record of such member.''.
        (k) Coordination Between Departments of Defense, Veterans Affairs,
    and Labor.--Such section is further amended, in subsection (d)--
                (1) by striking the heading and inserting ``Transmission of
            Certain Information to Other Departments'';
                (2) by inserting ``(1)'' before ``In the case''; and
                (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs:
        ``(2) Before a member described in subsection (a) separates,
    retires, or is discharged, the Secretary concerned shall transmit to
    the Secretary of Veterans Affairs the following information:
                ``(A) The contact information of such member.
                ``(B) The Department of Defense Form DD-2648 regarding such
            member.
        ``(3)(A) In the case of a member described in subsection (a) whom
    the Secretary concerned determines is at risk for a difficult
    transition to civilian life, the Secretary concerned shall, before the
    member separates, retires, or is discharged, provide--
                ``(i) such member with the contact information of an
            employee of the Department of Veterans Affairs and an employee
            of the Department of Labor; and
                ``(ii) such employees with the contact information of such
            member.
        ``(B) Each employee described in subparagraph (A) shall contact the
    member described in such subparagraph not later than 60 days after such
    member separates, retires, or is discharged.
        ``(C) The Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Secretary of Labor
    shall each submit to the Committees on Armed Services and on Veterans'
    Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives an annual report
    that identifies the number of times, and reasons why, an employee of
    the department under the jurisdiction of such Secretary failed to carry
    out subparagraph (B) in the year preceding the date of the report.
        ``(D) The Secretary of Defense and Secretary of Homeland Security
    shall prescribe regulations to ensure that, for purposes of this
    paragraph, each Secretary concerned uses the same definition of the
    term `at risk for a difficult transition to civilian life'.''.
        (l) Yearly Surprise Audits.--Such section is further amended by
    adding at the end the following new subsection:
        ``(f) Audits.--(1)(A) Not less than once each year, an employee or
    contractor of each department specified in subparagraph (B) shall make
    unannounced visits to preseparation counseling under this section in
    order to audit such counseling.
        ``(B) The departments specified in this subparagraph are the
    Department of Defense, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and the
    Department of Labor.
        ``(2) Not later than 90 days after such a visit, the employee or
    contractor shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services and on
    Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives a report
    regarding such audit.
        ``(3) Such employees or contractors shall have expertise regarding
    matters described in subsection (b).''.
        (m) Update of TAP Curricula.--Such section is further amended by
    adding at the end the following new subsection:
        ``(g) Curricula.--Not less than once each year, the Secretaries of
    Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Labor shall review and update curricula
    for counseling and services under this section and section 1144 of this
    title.''.
        (n) Website of the Department of Veterans Affairs Regarding
    Programs for New Veterans.--Section 523 of title 38, United States
    Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
        ``(c) The Secretary shall maintain a publicly available website of
    the Department through which a veteran or dependent of a veteran may
    search by ZIP code for programs for--
                ``(1) veterans who recently separated from active military,
            naval, air, or space service; or
                ``(2) dependents of veterans described in paragraph (1).''.
        (o) Expansion of Eligibility for a Certain Program of Job
    Counseling, Training, and Placement Service for Veterans.--
                (1) Definition.--Section 4101 of title 38, United States
            Code, is amended in paragraph (5)--
                        (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking the comma at
                    the end and inserting a semicolon;
                        (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``power, or''
                    and inserting ``power;''
                        (C) in subparagraph (C), by striking the period at
                    the end and inserting ``; or''; and
                        (D) by adding at the end the following new
                    subparagraph:
                        ``(D) a member of the Armed Forces eligible for the
                    Transition Assistance Program under sections 1142 and
                    1144 of title 10.''.
                (2) Outreach.--Section 4103A(a)(1) of such title is
            amended--
                        (A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by
                    inserting ``and certain eligible persons'' after
                    ``eligible veterans'';
                        (B) by redesignating subparagraph (C) as
                    subparagraph (D); and
                        (C) by inserting after subparagraph (B) the
                    following new subparagraph (C):
                ``(C) Eligible persons described in paragraph (5)(D) of
            section 4101 of this title.''.
        (p) Solid Start Program: Interaction With Transition Assistance
    Program.--
                (1) Clarification of reference to tap.--Subsection (b) of
            section 6320 of title 38, United States Code, is amended, in of
            paragraph (1), by striking ``transition classes or separation''
            and inserting ``TAP classes or preseparation counseling''.
                (2) Assessment of tap.--Such paragraph is further amended,
            in subparagraph (H), by inserting ``and of TAP'' before the
            period.
                (3) Definitions.--Such section is further amended--
                        (A) by striking paragraph (3) of subsection (b);
                    and
                        (B) by adding at the end the following new
                    subsection:
        ``(c) Definitions.--In this section:
                ``(1) The term `TAP' means the Transition Assistance
            Program under sections 1142 and 1144 of title 10.
                ``(2) The term `Vet Center' has the meaning given such term
            in section 1712A(h) of this title.
                ``(3) The term `veterans service organization' means an
            organization recognized by the Secretary for the representation
            of veterans under section 5902 of this title.''.
        (q) Information Provided to State Veterans Agencies Regarding
    Members Separating From the Armed Forces.--
                (1) Expansion.--Section 570F of the National Defense
            Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 10
            U.S.C. 1142 note) is amended, in subsection (a)--
                        (A) by redesignating paragraph (8) as paragraph
                    (9); and
                        (B) by inserting, after paragraph (7), the
                    following new paragraph (8):
                ``(8) Benefits for low-income households, including the
            supplemental nutrition assistance program (as such term is
            defined in section 3 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008
            (Public Law 88-525; 7 U.S.C. 2012)).''.
                (2) Limitation of voluntary participation.--Such section is
            further amended, in subsection (d), by striking ``Information''
            and inserting ``Except for information related to whether an
            individual is eligible for benefits described in paragraph (8)
            of subsection (a), information''.
        (r) Pilot Program for Military Spouses.--
                (1) Establishment.--Not later than one year after the date
            of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall
            establish a pilot program for spouses of members of the covered
            Armed Forces who are eligible to receive preseparation
            counseling under TAP.
                (2) Voluntary basis.--Participation in the pilot program
            shall be on a voluntary basis.
                (3) Curriculum.--The Secretary of Defense, in coordination
            with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Secretary of
            Labor, shall establish a curriculum based on TAP for the pilot
            program.
                (4) Counseling.--Counseling under the pilot program shall--
                        (A) be tailored to the military spouse and family;
                        (B) be offered at least once per calendar quarter
                    at each location selected under paragraph (5);
                        (C) be offered at times including nights and
                    weekends; and
                        (D) include at least one hour regarding benefits
                    and assistance available to military families and
                    veterans from each department under the jurisdiction of
                    the Secretaries specified in subparagraph (C).
                (5) Locations.--The Secretary of Defense shall carry out
            the pilot program at not fewer than five military installations
            of each of the covered Armed Forces. One such location shall be
            located outside the continental United States.
                (6) Report.--Not later than one year before the pilot
            program terminates, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to
            the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of
            Representatives a report to the regarding the pilot program.
            Such report shall include elements the Secretary determines
            appropriate, including whether the pilot program should be made
            permanent.
                (7) Termination.--The pilot program shall terminate three
            years after the Secretary of Defense establishes the pilot
            program.
                (8) Definitions.--In this subsection:
                        (A) The term ``covered Armed Force'' means the
                    Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, or Space Force.
                        (B) The term ``TAP'' means the Transition
                    Assistance Program under sections 1142 and 1144 of
                    title 10, United States Code.
        (s) Annual Report on TAP Participation.--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 and on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and House of
    Representatives a report on the Transition Assistance Program at
    military installations where at least 250 members per year receive
    preseparation counseling under section 1142 of title 10, United States
    Code. Such report shall include the following elements with regards to
    the year preceding the date of such report, disaggregated by military
    installation:
                (1) The number of members described in subsection
            (a)(1)(B)(ii) of such section 1142, as added by subsection (a),
            who received fewer than five days of preseparation counseling
            under such section.
                (2) The average period of time between when a member begins
            to receive preseparation counseling and the day the member
            separates, retires, or is discharged.
                (3) The number of members who began to receive
            preseparation counseling and then re-enlisted or agreed to a
            new period of obligated service.
                (4) The number of members who began to receive
            preseparation counseling and then were deployed.
                (5) The number of members assigned to each pathway under
            subsection (c) of such section.
                (6) The number of members who, in the course of such
            preseparation counseling, were referred to another Federal
            agency or department.
                (7) The Federal agencies or departments to which members
            were so referred.
                (8) The number of members who should have been, but were
            not, so referred, and reasons why such referrals did not occur.
                (9) The number of members who receive such preseparation
            counseling and apply for unemployment compensation under
            subchapter II of chapter 85 of title 5, United States Code.
                (10) The total amount of such unemployment compensation
            paid to members separating from the Armed Forces.

    SEC. 568. ASSISTANCE TO MEMBERS WITH SPECIAL OPERATIONS MEDICAL
                  TRAINING IN OBTAINING CREDIT TOWARDS A DEGREE IN A
                  MEDICAL FIELD.

        Chapter 58 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at
    the end the following new section:
    ``Sec. 1156. Assistance to members with special operations medical
                  training in obtaining credit towards a degree in a
                  medical field
        ``The Secretary of Defense shall seek to enter into agreements with
    institutions of higher education (as defined in section 102 of the
    Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002)) to provide credit
    towards a degree in a medical field at such institutions for members of
    the armed forces who have received special operations medical
    training.''.

    SEC. 569. IMPROVEMENT OF TRANSITION OF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS IN THE
                  ARMED FORCES TO THE CIVILIAN WORKFORCE IN AIR TRAFFIC
                  CONTROL OCCUPATIONS.

        (a) Recommendations Required.--Within 180 days of passage, the
    Secretary of Defense, in consultation with each of the States (through
    the Defense-State Liaison Office of the Department of Defense), the
    Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the Secretary of Transportation, and the
    Secretary of Labor, shall develop recommendations to improve the
    transition of military air traffic controllers under the jurisdiction
    of the Secretary into the civilian workforce in air traffic control
    occupations.
        (b) Considerations.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary
    shall identify any barriers--
                (1) to improving the ability of the Secretary to determine
            and communicate how the military credentials and experience of
            a controller separating from the Armed Forces translate to
            credentialed civilian employment in air traffic control
            occupations;
                (2) that exist to the standardization among the Armed
            Forces of military controller credentials and experience and
            the alignment of such credentials and experience to
            credentialed civilian employment in air traffic control
            occupations; and
                (3) that exist to ensuring members of the Armed Forces with
            military controller credentials and experience have earned the
            equivalent civilian credential prior to separation from the
            Armed Forces in addition to receiving their military
            credentials.
        (c) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary concerned shall submit to the
    relevant committees of Congress a report containing--
                (1) the recommendations developed under subsection (a); and
                (2) a plan to implement those recommendations.

    SEC. 570. EXTENSION OF PERIOD OF AVAILABILITY OF MILITARY ONESOURCE
                  PROGRAM FOR RETIRED AND DISCHARGED MEMBERS OF THE ARMED
                  FORCES AND THEIR IMMEDIATE FAMILIES.

        Section 558(a) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization
    Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 10 U.S.C. 1781 note) is
    amended by striking ``one-year period'' and inserting ``18-month
    period''.

    SEC. 570A. AMENDMENTS TO PATHWAYS FOR COUNSELING IN TRANSITION
                  ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.

        Section 1142(c)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) by redesignating subparagraph (M) as subparagraph (R);
            and
                (2) by inserting after subparagraph (L) the following:
                ``(M) Child care requirements of the member (including
            whether a dependent of the member is enrolled in the
            Exceptional Family Member Program).
                ``(N) The employment status of other adults in the
            household of the member.
                ``(O) The location of the duty station of the member
            (including whether the member was separated from family while
            on duty).
                ``(P) The effects of operating tempo and personnel tempo on
            the member and the household of the member.''.

                   Subtitle H--Family Programs and Child Care

    SEC. 571. NOTIFICATION OF SUSPECTED CHILD ABUSE AT PROVIDERS OF CHILD
                  CARE SERVICES OR YOUTH PROGRAMS.

        Section 1794 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding
    at the end the following new subsection:
        ``(g) Notification of Suspected Child Abuse.--(1) The Secretary of
    Defense shall prescribe a policy that requires covered child and youth
    programs to--
                ``(A) not later than 24 hours after a program becomes aware
            of alleged or suspected abuse or neglect of a child occurring
            in such program, notify the parents and guardians of such child
            of such alleged or suspected abuse or neglect; and
                ``(B) not later than 72 hours after a program becomes aware
            of alleged abuse or neglect of a child occurring in such
            program, provide notice of such alleged abuse or neglect to--
                        ``(i) the Committees on Armed Services of the
                    Senate and the House of Representatives;
                        ``(ii) if the alleged abuse or neglect occurs in
                    one of the several States, the Senators that represent
                    the State in which the alleged abuse or neglect
                    occurred; and
                        ``(iii) if the alleged abuse or neglect occurs in a
                    location represented by a Member of, or Delegate or
                    Resident Commissioner to, the House of Representatives,
                    the Member of, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to,
                    the House of Representatives that represents such
                    location.
        ``(2) In this subsection, the term `covered child and youth
    program' means a military child development center, a Department of
    Defense youth program, a family home day care, or a provider of child
    care services or youth program services that receives financial
    assistance under section 1798.''.

    SEC. 572. PILOT PROGRAM TO INCREASE PAYMENTS FOR CHILD CARE SERVICES IN
                  HIGH-COST AREAS.

        Section 1798 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding
    at the end the following new subsection:
        ``(d) Pilot Program for Increased Payments in High-cost Areas.--(1)
    Beginning on January 1, 2027, the Secretary shall establish a pilot
    program to increase the maximum amount of financial assistance per
    month per child that the Secretary authorizes to be provided to
    eligible providers under this section as of December 31, 2026, by 30
    percent for services provided to children who are two years old or
    younger in accordance with this subsection.
        ``(2) The Secretary--
                ``(A) shall provide for an increased maximum amount of
            financial assistance under the pilot program established under
            this subsection in each area with high child care services
            costs, as determined by the Secretary; and
                ``(B) may provide for such increased maximum amount of
            financial assistance in other areas as the Secretary considers
            appropriate.
        ``(3) Not later than one year after the establishment of the pilot
    program under this subsection, and semiannually thereafter until the
    date of the termination of the pilot program, the Secretary shall
    submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the pilot
    program that includes--
                ``(A) the number of families with respect to whom the
            Secretary has increased the maximum amount of financial
            assistance per month per child being provided under the pilot
            program, disaggregated by location;
                ``(B) the total amount of financial assistance provided
            under the pilot program with respect to such families,
            disaggregated by location;
                ``(C) the total amount of financial assistance that would
            have been provided with respect to such families without the
            increase under the pilot program, disaggregated by location;
                ``(D) the determination of the Secretary as to whether
            additional funding under the pilot program--
                        ``(i) helped reduce child care costs for applicable
                    military families;
                        ``(ii) increased child care provider participation
                    in the financial assistance available under this
                    section; and
                        ``(iii) increased access to infant and toddler care
                    for military families;
                ``(E) the determination of the Secretary with respect to
            the feasibility of expanding the pilot program to all
            communities;
                ``(F) any challenges identified by the Secretary in
            carrying out the pilot program;
                ``(G) legislation or administrative action that the
            Secretary determines necessary to make the pilot program
            permanent; and
                ``(H) any other information the Secretary determines
            appropriate.
        ``(4) Not later than 90 days after the date of the termination of
    the pilot program, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional
    defense committees a report that includes--
                ``(A) the elements specified in subparagraphs (A) through
            (H) of paragraph (3); and
                ``(B) the recommendation of the Secretary as to whether to
            make the pilot program permanent.
        ``(5) The pilot program established under this subsection shall
    terminate on the date that is five years after the date on which such
    program is established.''.

    SEC. 573. PILOT PROGRAM TO INCREASE PAYMENTS FOR CHILD CARE SERVICES IN
                  HIGH-COST AREAS.

        Section 1798 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d); and
                (2) by inserting after subsection (b) the following new
            subsection:
        ``(c) Pilot Program for Grants to Increase Infant and Toddler
    Capacity in High-cost Areas.--(1) The Secretary of Defense may
    establish a pilot program to provide grants to eligible providers
    seeking to expand the capacity of such providers to provide care for
    infants and toddlers.
        ``(2) A grant awarded under the pilot program established under
    paragraph (1) shall--
                ``(A) be in an amount determined by the Secretary, but in
            no case more than 75 percent of the estimated cost of the
            expansion for which the grant is provided; and
                ``(B) require the recipient of a grant to--
                        ``(i) make available not less than half of any
                    additional capacity for infants and toddlers to
                    children of members of the armed forces that results
                    from the expansion for which a grant is awarded for the
                    10-year period that begins on the date on which such
                    expansion is completed; and
                        ``(ii) certify that the recipient will not displace
                    children enrolled on the date described in clause (i)
                    who are not children of members of the armed forces to
                    meet the requirement of clause (i).
        ``(3) The Secretary--
                ``(A) shall award grants under the pilot program
            established under paragraph (1) to not less than 10 eligible
            providers located in areas with high child care services costs,
            as determined by the Secretary; and
                ``(B) may award grants under the pilot program established
            under paragraph (1) to eligible providers located in other
            areas as the Secretary considers appropriate.
        ``(4) Not later than one year after the establishment of the pilot
    program under this subsection, and semiannually thereafter until the
    date of the termination of the pilot program, the Secretary shall
    submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the
    pilot program that includes--
                ``(A) the number of eligible providers participating in the
            pilot program, disaggregated by location;
                ``(B) the number of additional infant and toddler
            enrollments at eligible providers made available under the
            pilot program, disaggregated by loacation;
                ``(C) the determination of the Secretary as to whether
            grants provided under the pilot program--
                        ``(i) helped reduce child care costs for applicable
                    military families;
                        ``(ii) increased child care provider participation
                    in the financial assistance available under this
                    section; and
                        ``(iii) increased access to infant and toddler care
                    for military families;
                ``(D) the determination of the Secretary with respect to
            the feasibility of expanding the pilot program to all
            communities;
                ``(E) any challenges identified by the Secretary in
            carrying out the pilot program;
                ``(F) legislation or administrative action that the
            Secretary determines necessary to make the pilot program
            permanent; and
                ``(G) any other information the Secretary determines
            appropriate.
        ``(5) Not later than 90 days after the date of the termination of
    the pilot program, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate
    congressional committees a report that includes--
                ``(A) the elements specified in subparagraphs (A) through
            (G) of paragraph (4); and
                ``(B) the recommendation of the Secretary as to whether to
            make the pilot program permanent.
        ``(6) The pilot program established under this subsection shall
    terminate on the date that is five years after the date on which such
    program is established.
        ``(7) In this subsection, the term `appropriate congressional
    committees' means--
                ``(A) the congressional defense committees;
                ``(B) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
            Transportation of the Senate; and
                ``(C) the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of
            the House of Representatives.''.

    SEC. 574. EXTENSION OF PILOT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO
                  MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES FOR IN-HOME CHILD CARE.

        (a) Extension.--Subsection (d) of section 589 of the William M.
    (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
    2021 (10 U.S.C. 1791 note) is amended by striking ``five years after''
    and all that follows and inserting ``on December 31, 2029.''.
        (b) Final Report.--Subsection (c)(2) of such section is amended by
    striking ``90 days after'' and inserting ``one year before''.

    SEC. 575. MILITARY ONESOURCE: INFORMATION REGARDING MATERNAL HEALTH
                  CARE.

        Section 561 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2010 (Public Law 111-84; 10 U.S.C. 1781 note) is amended, in
    subsection (b)--
                (1) by redesignating paragraphs (4) through (17) as
            paragraphs (5) through (18), respectively; and
                (2) by striking paragraphs (2) and (3) and inserting after
            paragraph (1) the following new paragraphs:
                ``(2) Health care.
                ``(3) Maternal health care, including the following:
                        ``(A) A list of maternal health services, including
                    pre- and post-natal care.
                        ``(B) A guide to continuity of such care through a
                    permanent change of station.
                        ``(C) With regards to a pregnant member, relevant
                    regulations, options for leave, and uniform resources
                    and requirements.
                ``(4) Death benefits and life insurance programs.''.

    SEC. 576. PROHIBITION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR TERMINATION OF DODEA
                  AND CHILD CARE WORKERS.

        None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or
    otherwise made available for fiscal year 2026 for the Department of
    Defense may be obligated or expended to terminate employees of Military
    Child Development Programs or employees of the Department of Defense
    Education Activity, regardless of whether such positions are funded by
    appropriated or nonappropriated funds, unless the employee was
    documented as not performing or engaging in misconduct.

    SEC. 577. REPORT ON MILITARY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER STAFFING AND
                  ACCESS ACROSS THE ARMED FORCES.

        (a) Report Required.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with
    the Secretary of Homeland Security with respect to the Coast Guard,
    shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the
    staffing of, and access to, military child development centers (as such
    term is defined in section 1800 of title 10, United States Code) for
    members of the Armed Forces and their families.
        (b) Elements.--The report required under subsection (a) shall
    include the following elements:
                (1) An assessment of staffing levels at child development
            centers across the Armed Forces, including factors contributing
            to any staffing shortages.
                (2) An evaluation of how staffing shortages affect the
            availability of child care for members and their families.
                (3) An analysis of how limited access to child care impacts
            unit readiness and morale.
                (4) A description of actions the Secretary of Defense is
            taking, or plans to take, to address such staffing shortages.

    SEC. 578. PROHIBITIONS ON PROVISION OF GENDER TRANSITION SERVICES
                  THROUGH AN EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY MEMBER PROGRAM OF THE ARMED
                  FORCES.

        (a) In General.--No gender transition procedures, including surgery
    or medication, may be provided to a minor dependent child through an
    EFMP.
        (b) Referrals.--No referral for procedures described in subsection
    (a) may be provided to a minor dependent child through an EFMP.
        (c) Reassignment.--No change of duty station may be approved
    through an EFMP for the purpose of providing a minor dependent child
    with access to procedures described in subsection (a).
        (d) EFMP Defined.--In this section, the term ``EFMP'' means the
    program referred to as the Exceptional Family Member Program under
    section 1781c(d)(4)(I) of title 10, United States Code.

                        Subtitle I--Dependent Education

    SEC. 581. ENSURING ACCESS TO DODEA SCHOOLS FOR CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE
                  RESERVE COMPONENTS.

        Section 2164 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding
    at the end the following new subsection:
        ``(n) Eligibility of Dependents of Certain Members of the Reserve
    Components.--(1) A dependent of a member described in paragraph (2)
    shall be eligible to attend a school established under this section at
    the military installation that is the permanent station of such member
    and such dependent shall automatically be granted enrollment at such
    school at the request of such member if there is sufficient space in
    the school to accommodate the dependent. In the event there is not
    sufficient space available at such school at the time the dependent
    seeks to enroll, the dependent shall be place on a wait-list for
    enrollment in the school.
        ``(2) A member described in this paragraph is a member--
                ``(A) of a reserve component;
                ``(B) performing active service; and
                ``(C) pursuant to an order for accompanied permanent change
            of station.''.

    SEC. 582. CERTAIN ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCIES THAT BENEFIT
                  DEPENDENTS OF MILITARY AND CIVILIAN PERSONNEL.

        (a) Continuation of Authority to Assist Local Educational Agencies
    That Benefit Dependents of Members of the Armed Forces and Department
    of Defense Civilian Employees.--
                (1) Assistance to schools with significant numbers of
            military dependent students.--Of the amount authorized to be
            appropriated for fiscal year 2026 by section 301 and available
            for operation and maintenance for Defense-wide activities as
            specified in the funding table in section 4301, $35,000,000
            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 (Public Law 109-163; 20 U.S.C. 7703b).
                (2) Local educational agency defined.--In this subsection,
            the term ``local educational agency'' has the meaning given
            that term in section 7013(9) of the Elementary and Secondary
            Education Act of (20 U.S.C. 7713(9)).
        (b) Impact Aid for Children With Severe Disabilities.--
                (1) In general.--Of the amount authorized to be
            appropriated for fiscal year 2026 pursuant to section 301 and
            available for operation and maintenance for Defense-wide
            activities as specified in the funding table in section 4301,
            $5,000,000 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 Public Law 106-398;
            114 Stat. 1654A-77; 20 U.S.C. 7703a).
                (2) Additional amount.--Of the amount authorized to be
            appropriated for fiscal year 2026 pursuant to section 301 and
            available for operation and maintenance for Defense-wide
            activities as specified in the funding table in section 4301,
            $5,000,000 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.
                (3) Briefing.--Not later than March 31, 2026, the Secretary
            of Defense shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of
            the Senate and the House of Representatives a briefing on the
            Department of Defense's evaluation of each local educational
            agency with higher concentrations of military children with
            severe disabilities and subsequent determination of the amounts
            of impact aid each such agency shall receive.

    SEC. 583. VERIFICATION OF REPORTING OF ELIGIBLE FEDERALLY CONNECTED
                  CHILDREN FOR PURPOSES OF FEDERAL IMPACT AID PROGRAMS.

        (a) Certification.--On an annual basis, each commander of a
    military installation under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of a
    military department shall submit to such Secretary a written
    certification verifying whether the commander has confirmed the
    information contained in all impact aid source check forms received
    from local educational agencies as of the date of such certification.
        (b) Report.--Not later than June 30 of each year, each Secretary of
    a military department shall submit to the congressional defense
    committees a report, based on the information received under subsection
    (a), that identifies--
                (1) each military installation under the jurisdiction of
            such Secretary that has confirmed the information contained in
            all impact aid source check forms received from local
            educational agencies as of the date of the report; and
                (2) each military installation that has not confirmed the
            information contained in such forms as of such date.
        (c) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``impact aid source check form'' means a form
            submitted to a military installation by a local educational
            agency to confirm the number and identity of children eligible
            to be counted for purposes of the Federal impact aid program
            under section 7003(a) of the Elementary and Secondary Education
            Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7703(a)).
                (2) The term ``local educational agency'' has the meaning
            given that term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary
            Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801).

    SEC. 584. AUTHORIZATION OF DUAL OR CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT PROGRAMS FOR
                  STUDENTS OF DEFENSE DEPENDENT SCHOOLS.

        (a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense, acting through the
    Director of the Department of Defense Education Activity, may--
                (1) enter into arrangements with institutions of higher
            education to provide students of Defense Dependent Schools with
            access to postsecondary course credit through dual or
            concurrent enrollment programs; and
                (2) provide financial assistance to cover the costs
            associated with such programs.
        (b) Credit Transferability.--The Secretary of Defense shall, to the
    greatest extent practicable, ensure that the Department of Defense
    Education Activity, in facilitating dual or concurrent enrollment
    programs with institutions of higher education under this section--
                (1) establishes articulation or credit transfer agreements
            that promote the transferability of academic credits earned by
            participating students; and
                (2) prioritizes agreements with institutions that offer
            broad acceptance of such credits across degree programs.
        (c) Institutional Integrity.--In entering into contracts or other
    agreements with institutions of higher education for purposes of dual
    or concurrent enrollment programs under this section, the Secretary of
    Defense shall ensure that such institutions--
                (1) are accredited and in good standing with recognized
            institutional accrediting agencies;
                (2) maintain a record of compliance with applicable Federal
            and State education laws and regulations; and
                (3) to the greatest extent practicable, have a demonstrable
            record of reliability and excellence in matters of financial
            integrity, academic standards, and student protections.
        (d) Preparation and Informing Families and Educators.--The
    Secretary of Defense shall ensure that funds made available to the
    Department of Defense Education Activity for the purposes of supporting
    dual or concurrent enrollment programs are used, to the extent
    practicable, for the following:
                (1) Course sequence alignment.--Designing a sequence of
            courses for such programs to match the academic content
            standards and level of rigor of the corresponding postsecondary
            courses, in consultation and collaboration with--
                        (A) educators from Defense Dependent Schools
                    serving the military-connected community;
                        (B) faculty members from institutions of higher
                    education offering dual or concurrent enrollment
                    programs; and
                        (C) the school advisory committee (or the
                    equivalent advisory body) of each Defense Dependent
                    School.
                (2) Outreach and information dissemination.--Establishing
            outreach and awareness efforts targeted toward elementary and
            secondary school students, particularly those in the middle
            grades and their families, educators, school counselors, and
            principals, to provide--
                        (A) general information regarding the availability
                    and benefits of dual or concurrent enrollment programs;
                        (B) guidance on eligibility requirements, academic
                    expectations, and necessary preparatory coursework for
                    such programs; and
                        (C) resources to support informed decision-making
                    and successful student participation in such programs.
        (e) Teacher Certification.--The Secretary of Defense shall ensure
    that all dual or concurrent enrollment courses facilitated by the
    Department of Defense Education Activity are taught by--
                (1) a postsecondary faculty member who--
                        (A) is employed by two-year or four-year
                    institution of higher education (which may include a
                    community college); and
                        (B) meets the applicable postsecondary
                    accreditation standards for instructional staff; or
                (2) a classroom teacher employed by a local educational
            agency or by the Department of Defense Education Activity,
            who--
                        (A) has met the certification and content-area
                    qualifications necessary to teach at the secondary
                    level; and
                        (B) has received training or certification to
                    deliver the dual or concurrent enrollment course
                    curriculum in alignment with the standards of the
                    partnering institution of higher education.
        (f) Protecting State Residency.--The Secretary of Defense shall
    ensure that the Department of Defense Education Activity, in
    administering or facilitating access to dual or concurrent enrollment
    programs under this section, makes every reasonable effort to ensure
    that participating students retain their State of legal residence as
    established prior to enrollment in such programs, for purposes of--
                (1) eligibility for in-State tuition rates at public
            institutions of higher education;
                (2) qualification for State-based financial aid,
            scholarships, or academic recognition;
                (3) uninterrupted access to dual or concurrent enrollment
            opportunities made available through State or institutional
            partnerships; and
                (4) other educational benefits connected to State
            residency.
        (g) Additional Requirements.--In carrying out this section, the
    Secretary of Defense shall--
                (1) consult with the School Advisory Committees (or the
            equivalent advisory bodies) and Parent Teacher Associations of
            participating Defense Dependent Schools; and
                (2) to the maximum extent practicable, use and certify
            licensed teachers already employed at Defense Dependent Schools
            to teach courses offering postsecondary credit unless doing so
            would negatively affect the transferability of such credits.
        (h) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``Defense Dependent School'' means--
                        (A) a school operated under the Defense Dependents'
                    Education System, as authorized under the Defense
                    Dependents' Education Act of 1978 (20 U.S.C. 921 et
                    seq.); or
                        (B) a Department of Defense domestic dependent
                    elementary and secondary school, as authorized under
                    section 2164 of title 10, United States Code.
                (2) The term ``dual or concurrent enrollment program''
            means a program offered by an arrangement between the
            Department of Defense Education Activity and an institution of
            higher education and through which a student enrolled in a
            Defense Dependent School who has not graduated from high school
            with a regular high school diploma is able to enroll in one or
            more postsecondary courses and earn credit that applies--
                        (A) toward completion of a postsecondary degree or
                    recognized educational credential as described in the
                    Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.);
                    and
                        (B) toward completion of high school.
                (3) The term ``institution of higher education'' has the
            meaning given that term in section 102 of the Higher Education
            Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002).
                (4) The term ``recognized institutional accrediting
            agency'' means an agency or association recognized by the
            Secretary of Education under section 496 of the Higher
            Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1099b).

         Subtitle J--Decorations and Awards, Reports, and Other Matters

    SEC. 591. AUTHORIZATION FOR AWARD OF MEDAL OF HONOR TO JAMES CAPERS,
                  JR., FOR ACTS OF VALOR AS A MEMBER OF THE MARINE CORPS
                  DURING THE VIETNAM WAR.

        (a) Authorization.--Notwithstanding the time limitations specified
    in section 8298 of title 10, United States Code, or any other time
    limitation with respect to the awarding of certain medals to persons
    who served in the Armed Forces, the President is authorized to award
    the Medal of Honor, under section 8291 of such title, to James Capers,
    Jr., for the acts of valor described in subsection (b).
        (b) Acts of Valor Described.--The acts of valor described in this
    subsection are the actions of James Capers, Jr., as a member of the
    Marine Corps, during the period of March 31 through April 3, 1967,
    during the Vietnam War, for which he was previously awarded the Silver
    Star.

    SEC. 592. AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD THE MEDAL OF HONOR TO RETIRED COLONEL
                  PHILIP J. CONRAN FOR ACTS OF VALOR IN LAOS DURING THE
                  VIETNAM WAR.

        Notwithstanding the time limitations specified in section 9274 of
    title 10, United States Code, or any other time limitation with respect
    to the awarding of certain medals to persons who served in the Armed
    Forces, the President is authorized to award the Medal of Honor, under
    section 9271 of such title, to retired Colonel Philip J. Conran for the
    acts of valor in Laos during the Vietnam war, for which he was
    previously awarded the Air Force Cross.

    SEC. 593. AUTHORIZATION OF AWARD OF MEDAL OF HONOR TO GREGORY MCMANUS
                  FOR ACTS OF VALOR.

        (a) Waiver of Time Limitations.--Notwithstanding the time
    limitations specified in section 7274 of title 10, United States Code,
    or any other time limitation with respect to the awarding of certain
    medals to persons who served in the Armed Forces, the President is
    authorized to award the Medal of Honor, under section 7271 of such
    title, to Gregory McManus for the acts of valor described in subsection
    (b).
        (b) Acts of Valor Described.--The acts of valor described in this
    subsection are the following:
                (1) Chief Warrant Officer Gregory McManus distinguished
            himself for his brave acts of valor while serving in the United
            States Army by risking his life to save the lives of his fellow
            servicemembers.
                (2) Chief Warrant Officer McManus deserves recognition for
            his acts of valor while serving as the commander of a single
            helicopter gunship on an important mission north of Chai Duc.
                (3) Discovering an envoy of hundreds of enemy troops along
            the Cambodian border, Chief Warrant Officer McManus attacked
            the enemy without hesitation.
                (4) Chief Warrant Officer McManus disregarded the tracers
            that rose to meet him, firing rockets the entire length of the
            convoy, confusing the enemy, and scattering the troop column.
                (5) Chief Warrant Officer McManus then attacked an armored
            vehicle with a mounted machine gun, destroying it and a large
            artillery piece which it was towing.
                (6) Over and over, Chief Warrant Officer McManus flew
            through heavy automatic weapons and machine gun fire to attack
            the enemy, only deciding to return when his ordinance was
            expended, and his ship had taken so much damage that further
            flight was inadvisable.
                (7) With this noble deed, Chief Warrant Officer McManus was
            able to destroy the enemy unit and scattered the rest in
            disorder with a single ship.
                (8) Disregarding the size and scope of the enemy troop's
            convoy, Chief Warrant Officer McManus put his own life in
            danger, all in the service of his country and members of the
            Armed Forces.
                (9) Because of the heroic actions of Chief Warrant Officer
            McManus, countless American soldier's lives were saved.
                (10) These actions of heroism by Chief Warrant Officer
            McManus deserves recognition and demonstrates this hero of the
            United States more than deserve the medal of honor.

    SEC. 594. BRIEFING ON SUPPORT NEEDED FOR JOINT TASK FORCE-SOUTHERN
                  BORDER.

        Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act,
    the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the congressional defense
    committees a briefing on housing and other quality-of-life needs of
    members of the Armed Forces deployed in support of Joint Task Force-
    Southern Border.

    SEC. 595. REPORT ON ADEQUACY OF COMMISSARIES AND DINING FACILITIES ON
                  MILITARY INSTALLATIONS THAT SUPPORT CERTAIN MISSIONS.

        (a) Report Required.--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 adequacy of
    commissaries, dining facilities, and alternatives to dining facilities
    on military installations that support--
                (1) missions along the southern border of the United
            States; or
                (2) arctic missions.
        (b) Elements.--The report required under subsection (a) shall
    include the following elements:
                (1) An assessment of the adequacy of existing commissary
            and dining facility infrastructure at such military
            installations, including capacity, hours of operation, and
            quality of food service.
                (2) An evaluation of whether current commissary and dining
            facilities meet the needs of members and their families on such
            military installations.
                (3) An analysis of how any inadequacies in such facilities
            impact readiness, morale, and retention.

    SEC. 596. OPERATION MIDNIGHT HAMMER MEDAL.

        (a) Medal Authorized.--The Secretary concerned shall authorize the
    award of an Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, to be known as the
    ``Operation Midnight Hammer Medal'', to any person eligible under
    subsection (c).
        (b) Design.--The medal shall be of an appropriate design approved
    by the Secretary of Defense and shall include ribbons, lapel pins, and
    other appurtenances.
        (c) Eligibility.--Subject to subsection (e), a person shall be
    eligible for the medal if the person--
                (1) served on active duty, including as a member of a
            reserve component under orders to active duty, in the Armed
            Forces in support of a designated operation during the armed
            conflict between Iran and Israel in 2025 (including Operation
            Midnight Hammer, conducted on June 22, 2025);
                (2) was deployed in an area of operations designated by the
            Secretary concerned as eligible for award of the medal; or
                (3) performed such other service as the Secretary concerned
            may prescribe for purposes of this section.
        (d) One Medal Authorized.--Not more than one medal may be awarded
    to any person.
        (e) Issuance to Next-of-kin.--If a person described in subsection
    (c) is deceased, the Secretary may provide for the issuance of the
    medal to the next-of-kin of that person.
        (f) Regulations.--The issuance of a medal under this section shall
    be subject to such regulations as the Secretaries concerned shall
    prescribe for purposes of this section. The Secretary of Defense shall
    ensure that any regulations prescribed under this subsection are
    uniform to the extent practicable.
        (g) Secretary Concerned Defined.--In this section, the term
    ``Secretary concerned'' has the meaning given the term in section
    101(a) of title 10, United States Code.

    SEC. 597. AUTHORIZATION FOR AWARD OF MEDAL OF HONOR TO E. ROYCE
                  WILLIAMS FOR ACTS OF VALOR DURING THE KOREAN WAR.

        (a) Waiver of Time Limitations.--Notwithstanding the time
    limitations specified in section 8298 of title 10, United States Code,
    or any other time limitation with respect to the awarding of certain
    medals to persons who served in the Armed Forces, the President may
    award the Medal of Honor under section 8291 of such title to E. Royce
    Williams for the acts of valor described in subsection (b).
        (b) Acts of Valor Described.--The acts of valor described in this
    subsection are the actions of E. Royce Williams, as a lieutenant in the
    Navy, on November 18, 1952.

    SEC. 598. EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF PROGRAM TO COMMEMORATE 50TH
                  ANNIVERSARY OF VIETNAM WAR.

        (a) In General.--Section 598 of the National Defense Authorization
    Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (Public Law 110-181; 10 U.S.C. 113 note) is
    amended--
                (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``may conduct'' and
            inserting ``shall conduct'';
                (2) in subsection (c), by striking ``may'' and inserting
            ``shall'';
                (3) in subsection (e)(1), by striking ``If the Secretary
            establishes'' and inserting ``For purposes of carrying out'';
            and
                (4) in subsection (g)(1)--
                        (A) by striking ``if established by the Secretary
                    of Defense under subsection (a),''; and
                        (B) by inserting ``of Defense'' after
                    ``Secretary''.
        (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall
    take effect on November 11, 2025.

    SEC. 599. AUTHORIZATION OF AWARD OF MEDAL OF HONOR TO THOMAS HELMUT
                  GRIFFIN FOR ACTS OF VALOR AS A MEMBER OF THE ARMY DURING
                  THE VIETNAM WAR.

        (a) Authorization.--Notwithstanding the time limitations specified
    in section 7274 of title 10, United States Code, or any other time
    limitation with respect to the awarding of certain medals to persons
    who served in the Armed Forces, the President is authorized to award
    the Medal of Honor, under section 7271 of such title, to Thomas Helmut
    Griffin for the acts of valor described in subsection (b).
        (b) Acts of Valor Described.--The acts of valor described in this
    subsection are the actions of Thomas H. Griffin during the period of
    March 1 through March 3, 1969, while serving as a captain in the Army
    during the Vietnam War, for which he was previously awarded the Silver
    Star.

    SEC. 599A. PROHIBITIONS RELATING TO QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT SEX,
                  GENDER, AND GENDER IDENTITY IN FORMS AND SURVEYS OF THE
                  DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.

        (a) Prohibition.--With respect to the collection of information
    conducted by or for the Secretary of Defense through a form or survey,
    the Secretary--
                (1) may not--
                        (A) solicit or obtain any information regarding the
                    gender identity of an individual; or
                        (B) provide an option to indicate that the sex or
                    gender of an individual is something other than male or
                    female; and
                (2) shall reject a response other than male or female to a
            required question regarding sex or gender.
        (b) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``female'' means an individual who naturally
            has, had, will have, or would have, but for a developmental or
            genetic anomaly or historical accident, the reproductive system
            that, at some point, produces, transports, and utilizes eggs
            for fertilization.
                (2) The term ``gender''--
                        (A) means male or female; and
                        (B) does not mean gender identity, experienced
                    gender, gender expression, or gender roles.
                (3) The term ``gender identity'' does not mean sex or
            gender.
                (4) The term ``male'' means an individual who naturally
            has, had, will have, or would have, but for a developmental or
            genetic anomaly or historical accident, the reproductive system
            that, at some point, produces, transports, and utilizes sperm
            for fertilization.
                (5) The term ``sex'' means the biological determination as
            to whether an individual is male or female.

              TITLE VI--COMPENSATION AND OTHER PERSONNEL BENEFITS

                     Subtitle A--Basic Pay and Retired Pay

    SEC. 601. CODIFICATION OF APPLICABILITY TO SPACE FORCE OF CERTAIN PAY
                  AND ALLOWANCE AUTHORITIES.

        (a) Definitions.--Section 101 of title 37, United States Code, is
    amended--
                (1) in paragraph (22), by inserting ``, or for members of
            the Space Force in space force active status not on sustained
            duty,'' after ``reserve component'' in subparagraphs (A) and
            (B); and
                (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs:
                ``(27) The term `space force active status' has the meaning
            given that term in section 101 of title 10.
                ``(28) The term `sustained duty' has the meaning given that
            term in section 101 of title 10.''.
        (b) Basic Pay.--Chapter 3 of such title is amended as follows:
                (1) References to officer grades.--Section 201(a) of such
            title is amended--
                        (A) by striking ``(1) Subject to paragraph (2), for
                    the'' and inserting ``For the'';
                        (B) by striking ``and Marine Corps'' in the heading
                    of the second column of the table and inserting
                    ``Marine Corps, and Space Force''; and
                        (C) by striking paragraph (2).
                (2) Applicable pay and allowances for certain space force
            members who are physically disabled or incur loss of earned
            income when not on sustained duty.--Subsections (g)(1) and
            (h)(1) of section 204 of such title are amended by inserting
            ``, or a member of the Space Force in space force active status
            not on sustained duty,'' after ``of a reserve component of a
            uniformed service''.
                (3) Service creditable for computation.--Section 205(a)(2)
            of such title is amended--
                        (A) by transferring subparagraph (F) to appear
                    after subparagraph (A) and redesignating that
                    subparagraph as subparagraph (B);
                        (B) by redesignating subparagraphs (D) and (E) as
                    subparagraphs (E) and (F), respectively;
                        (C) by striking subparagraph (C) and redesignating
                    the original subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (D); and
                        (D) by inserting after subparagraph (B), as
                    transferred and redesignated by subparagraph (A) of
                    this paragraph, the following new subparagraph (C):
                        ``(C) the Space Force;''.
                (4) Inactive-duty training pay.--Section 206 of such title
            is amended--
                        (A) in subsection (a), in the matter preceding
                    paragraph (1)--
                                (i) by striking ``Guard or a'' and
                            inserting ``Guard, a''; and
                                (ii) by inserting ``, or a member of the
                            Space Force'' after ``uniformed service'' the
                            first place it appears;
                        (B) in subsection (d)--
                                (i) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``, by a
                            member of the Space Force,'' after ``reserve
                            component''; and
                                (ii) in paragraph (2), by inserting ``or
                            the Space Force,'' after ``Ready Reserve'';
                        (C) in subsection (e)--
                                (i) by striking ``Guard or of a'' and
                            inserting ``Guard, a''; and
                                (ii) by inserting ``, or the Space Force''
                            after ``uniformed services''; and
                        (D) in the section heading, by inserting ``;
                    members of the space force'' before the colon.
                (5) Participation in thrift savings plan.--Section
            211(a)(2) of such title is amended by inserting ``or the Space
            Force'' after ``member of the Ready Reserve''.
        (c) Special Pay, Incentive Pay, and Bonus Authorities.--Subchapter
    II of chapter 5 of such title is amended as follows:
                (1) General bonus authority for enlisted members.--Section
            331 of such title is amended--
                        (A) in subsection (a)--
                                (i) by striking ``or'' at the end of
                            paragraph (4);
                                (ii) by striking the period at the end of
                            paragraph (5) and inserting ``; or''; and
                                (iii) by adding at the end the following
                            new paragraph:
                ``(6) transfers from a regular component or reserve
            component of an armed force to the Space Force or from the
            Space Force to a regular component or reserve component of
            another armed force, subject to the approval of the Secretary
            with jurisdiction over the armed force to which the member is
            transferring.''; and
                        (B) in subsection (c)(1)--
                                (i) in subparagraph (B), by inserting ``,
                            or in the Space Force on sustained duty under
                            section 20105 of title 10,'' after ``in a
                            regular component'';
                                (ii) in subparagraph (C), by inserting ``,
                            or in the Space Force in space force active
                            status not on sustained duty under section
                            20105 of title 10,'' after ``in a reserve
                            component''; and
                                (iii) in subparagraph (D), by striking
                            ``paragraph (4) or (5)'' and inserting
                            ``paragraph (4), (5), or (6)''.
                (2) General bonus authority for officers.--Section 332 of
            such title is amended--
                        (A) in subsection (a)--
                                (i) by striking ``or'' at the end of
                            paragraph (4);
                                (ii) by striking the period at the end of
                            paragraph (5) and inserting ``; or''; and
                                (iii) by adding at the end the following
                            new paragraph:
                ``(6) transfers from a regular component or reserve
            component of a uniformed service to the Space Force or from the
            Space Force to a regular component or reserve component of
            another uniformed service, subject to the approval of the
            Secretary with jurisdiction over the uniformed service to which
            the member is transferring.''; and
                        (B) in subsection (c)(1)--
                                (i) in subparagraph (C), by inserting ``,
                            or in the Space Force on sustained duty under
                            section 20105 of title 10,'' after ``in a
                            regular component'';
                                (ii) in subparagraph (D), by inserting ``,
                            or in the Space Force in space force active
                            status not on sustained duty under section
                            20105 of title 10,'' after ``in a reserve
                            component'' and
                                (iii) in subparagraph (E), by striking
                            ``paragraph (4) or (5)'' and inserting
                            ``paragraph (4), (5), or (6)''.
                (3) Special aviation incentive pay or bonus for officers.--
            Section 334 of such title is amended--
                        (A) by striking ``in a regular or reserve
                    component'' in subsections (a)(1), (b), (h)(1), (h)(2),
                    and (h)(3);
                        (B) in subsection (b)(3), by inserting ``, or, in
                    the case of an officer of the Space Force, to remain in
                    space force active status,'' after ``in a reserve
                    component''; and
                        (C) in subsection (e)--
                                (i) in the subsection heading, by striking
                            ``Reserve Component''; and
                                (ii) by striking ``A reserve component
                            officer'' and inserting ``An officer.''.
                (4) Special pays.--Sections 351(a), 352(a), 353(a), and
            353(b) of such title are amended by striking ``of a regular or
            reserve component''.
                (5) Retention incentives for members qualified in critical
            military skills or assigned to high priority units.--Section
            355 of such title is amended--
                        (A) in subsection (a)--
                                (i) in the matter preceding paragraph (1)--
                                        (I) by striking ``An officer or
                                    enlisted member'' and inserting ``A
                                    member''; and
                                        (II) by inserting ``, or a member
                                    the Space Force who is serving in space
                                    force active status,'' after ``in a
                                    reserve component''; and
                                (ii) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``or to
                            remain in space force active status for at
                            least one year'' before the semicolon at the
                            end;
                        (B) in subsection (d)(1), by inserting ``or a
                    member of the Space Force not on sustained duty'' in
                    the second sentence after ``reserve component member'';
                    and
                        (C) in subsection (e)--
                                (i) in paragraph (1), by striking ``active
                            duty or service in an active status in a
                            reserve component'' in subparagraph (A) and the
                            first place it appears in subparagraph (B) and
                            inserting ``a specified form of service (or
                            combination thereof)'';
                                (ii) in paragraphs (1)(B), (2), (3), and
                            (4), by striking ``active duty or service in an
                            active status in a reserve component for
                            which'' and inserting ``service for which'';
                            and
                                (iii) by adding at the end the following
                            new paragraph:
                ``(5) In this subsection, the term `specified form of
            service' means--
                        ``(A) service on active duty;
                        ``(B) service in an active status in a reserve
                    component; or
                        ``(C) service in the Space Force in space force
                    active status.''.
                (6) Continuation pay for full tsp members with 7 to 12
            years of service.--Section 356(b) of such title is amended--
                        (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1)--
                                (i) in the second sentence, by striking
                            ``or a reserve component'' and inserting ``, a
                            member of the Space Force on sustained duty, or
                            a member of a reserve component''; and
                                (ii) in the third sentence, by inserting
                            ``or a member of the Space Force in space force
                            active status not on sustained duty'' after
                            ``(as so defined)'';
                        (B) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``or a member of
                    the Space Force on sustained duty'' in the matter
                    preceding subparagraph (A) after ``of a regular
                    component''; and
                        (C) in paragraph (2)--
                                (i) by inserting ``or a member of the Space
                            Force in space force active status and not on
                            sustained duty'' in the matter preceding
                            subparagraph (A) after ``of a reserve
                            component''; and
                                (ii) by inserting ``or a member of the
                            Space Force on sustained duty, respectively,''
                            in subparagraph (A) after ``of a regular
                            component''.
        (d) Administration of Special Pay, Incentive Pay, and Bonus
    Authorities.--Subchapter III of chapter 5 of such title is amended as
    follows:
                (1) Continuation of pay and allowances during certain
            hospitalization and rehabilitation.--Section 372(a) of such
            title is amended by striking ``of a regular or reserve
            component''.
                (2) Repayment of unearned portion of bonus or special or
            incentive pay.--Section 373(d)(2)(A) of such title is amended
            by striking ``in a regular or reserve component who remains on
            active duty or in an active status'' and inserting ``who
            remains on active duty, in an active status in a reserve
            component, or in space force active status''.
        (e) Allowances Other Than Travel and Transportation Allowances.--
    Section 416 of such title is amended by inserting ``an officer of the
    Space Force not on sustained duty,'' after ``of component,''.
        (f) Leave.--Section 501 of such title is amended--
                (1) in subsection (a)--
                        (A) by inserting ``, or of the Space Force,'' in
                    paragraphs (4) and (5) after ``of a reserve
                    component''; and
                        (B) by inserting ``, or from the Space Force,'' in
                    paragraph (4) after ``from the reserve component''; and
                (2) in subsection (b)(5)--
                        (A) in subparagraphs (A) and (D), by inserting ``,
                    or a member of the Space Force in space force active
                    status not on sustained duty,'' after ``of a reserve
                    component''; and
                        (B) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``Regular''
                    before ``Space Force''.
        (g) Miscellaneous Rights and Benefits.--Chapter 17 of such title is
    amended as follows:
                (1) Section 908(a)(2) of such title is amended by inserting
            ``and members of the Space Force in space force active status
            not on sustained duty'' after ``of the armed forces''.
                (2) Section 910 of such title is amended--
                        (A) by inserting ``or of the Space Force'' after
                    ``of the armed forces'' in subsection (a);
                        (B) by inserting ``or the Space Force'' after ``a
                    reserve component'' in subsections (b)(1), (b)(2),
                    (b)(3), and (e)(1); and
                        (C) in the heading of such section by inserting
                    ``and members of the space force'' after ``reserve
                    component members''.
        (h) Administration.--Section 1002 of such title is amended--
                (1) in subsection (a)--
                        (A) by striking ``of the National Guard, or of a
                    reserve component of a uniformed service,'' and
                    inserting ``of a reserve component of a uniformed
                    service, or of the Space Force'';
                        (B) by striking ``his consent'' and inserting ``the
                    member's consent''; and
                        (C) in subsection (c), by inserting ``or the Space
                    Force'' after ``of a reserve component''; and
                (2) in the heading, by striking ``and members of national
            guard'' and inserting ``; members of the national guard;
            members of the space force''.
        (i) Conforming Amendment to Reflect Change of Name of Space and
    Missile Systems Center to Space Systems Command.--Section 2273a(a) of
    title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking ``Air Force Space
    and Missile Systems Center'' and inserting ``Space Force Space Systems
    Command''.

                      Subtitle B--Bonus and Incentive Pays

    SEC. 611. ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF CERTAIN EXPIRING BONUS AND SPECIAL PAY
                  AUTHORITIES.

        (a) Authorities Relating to Reserve Forces.--Section 910(g) of
    title 37, United States Code, relating to income replacement payments
    for reserve component members experiencing extended and frequent
    mobilization for active duty service, is amended by striking ``December
    31, 2025'' and inserting ``December 31, 2026''.
        (b) Title 10 Authorities Relating to Health Care Professionals.--
    The following sections of title 10, United States Code, are amended by
    striking ``December 31, 2025'' and inserting ``December 31, 2026'':
                (1) Section 2130a(a)(1), relating to nurse officer
            candidate accession program.
                (2) Section 16302(d), relating to repayment of education
            loans for certain health professionals who serve in the
            Selected Reserve.
        (c) Authorities Relating to Nuclear Officers.--Section 333(i) of
    title 37, United States Code, is amended by striking ``December 31,
    2025'' and inserting ``December 31, 2026''.
        (d) Authorities Relating to Title 37 Consolidated Special Pay,
    Incentive Pay, and Bonus Authorities.--The following sections of title
    37, United States Code, are amended by striking ``December 31, 2025''
    and inserting ``December 31, 2026'':
                (1) Section 331(h), relating to general bonus authority for
            enlisted members.
                (2) Section 332(g), relating to general bonus authority for
            officers.
                (3) Section 334(i), relating to special aviation incentive
            pay and bonus authorities for officers.
                (4) Section 335(k), relating to special bonus and incentive
            pay authorities for officers in health professions.
                (5) Section 336(g), relating to contracting bonus for
            cadets and midshipmen enrolled in the Senior Reserve Officers'
            Training Corps.
                (6) Section 351(h), relating to hazardous duty pay.
                (7) Section 352(g), relating to assignment pay or special
            duty pay.
                (8) Section 353(i), relating to skill incentive pay or
            proficiency bonus.
                (9) Section 355(h), relating to retention incentives for
            members qualified in critical military skills or assigned to
            high priority units.
        (e) Authority to Provide Temporary Increase in Rates of Basic
    Allowance for Housing.--Section 403(b) of title 37, United States Code,
    is amended--
                (1) 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 striking
            ``December 31, 2025'' and inserting ``December 31, 2026''; and
                (2) in paragraph (8)(C), relating to an area where actual
            housing costs differ from current rates by more than 20
            percent, by striking ``December 31, 2025'' and inserting
            ``December 31, 2026''.

    SEC. 612. INCENTIVE PAY: EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL DUTY.

        (a) Establishment.--Subchapter I of chapter 5 of title 37, United
    States Code, is amended by inserting after section 301e the following
    new section:
    ``Sec. 301f. Incentive pay: explosive ordnance disposal duty.
        ``(a) Eligibility.--(1) Subject to regulations prescribed by the
    Secretary of Defense, a regular member of a covered armed force is
    entitled to continuous monthly explosive ordnance disposal duty
    incentive pay in the amount specified in subsection (b)(1) if the
    member--
                ``(A) is entitled to basic pay;
                ``(B) holds (or is in training leading to) an explosive
            ordnance disposal duty designator; and
                ``(C) is in and remains in explosive ordnance disposal duty
            on a career basis.
        ``(2) Subject to regulations prescribed by the Secretary of
    Defense, a member of a covered armed force who is entitled to basic pay
    but is not entitled to continuous monthly explosive ordnance disposal
    duty incentive pay under paragraph (1) is entitled to explosive
    ordnance disposal duty incentive pay in the amount prescribed pursuant
    to subsection (b)(2) for any period during which such member performs
    explosive ordnance disposal duty under orders.
        ``(b) Rates.--(1) Continuous monthly explosive ordnance disposal
    duty incentive pay under subsection (a)(1) shall be in the following
    amounts:

    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
     ``Years of explosive ordnance disposal duty (including
                           training):                                              Monthly Rate
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    2 or fewer                                               $125
    Over 2                                                   $156
    Over 3                                                   $188
    Over 4                                                   $206
    Over 6                                                   $650
    Over 8                                                   $800
    Over 10                                                  $1,000
    Over 17                                                  $840
    Over 22                                                  $585
    Over 24                                                  $385
    Over 25                                                  $250
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

        ``(2) Explosive ordnance disposal duty incentive pay under
    subsection (a)(2)--
                ``(A) shall be in amounts prescribed by the Secretary of
            Defense;
                ``(B) may not, for any month, exceed the maximum amount
            specified in paragraph (1); and
                ``(C) may not be less per day than the amount under
            subsection (d).
        ``(c) Computation of Years.--Years of explosive ordnance disposal
    duty by a member shall be computed beginning with the effective date of
    the initial order to such member to perform explosive ordnance disposal
    duty.
        ``(d) Applicability to Certain Duty in the Reserve Components.--
    Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense and to the
    extent provided for by appropriations, for each day that a member of
    the reserve component of a covered armed force who is entitled to
    compensation under section 206 of this title performs, under orders,
    explosive ordnance disposal duty, such member is eligible for an
    increase in compensation equal to one-thirtieth of the continuous
    monthly incentive pay under subsection (b)(1) for a member of
    corresponding years of service entitled to basic pay.
        ``(e) Definitions.--In this section:
                ``(1) The term `covered armed force' means the Army, Navy,
            Marine Corps, Air Force, or Space Force.
                ``(2) The term `explosive ordnance disposal' has the
            meaning given such term in section 2284 of title 10.
                ``(3) The term `explosive ordnance disposal duty' means
            duty performed by a member of a covered armed force, under
            regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense, in
            explosive ordnance disposal.''.
        (b) Effective Date.--Section 301f of title 37, United States Code,
    added by this section, shall take effect on the date that is 180 days
    after the date of the enactment of this Act and apply to explosive
    ordnance disposal duty performed on or after such date.

    SEC. 613. STANDARDIZATION OF CYBER ASSIGNMENT INCENTIVE PAY FOR MEMBERS
                  OF THE ARMED FORCES.

        (a) In General.--Subchapter III of chapter 5 of title 37, United
    States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section:
    ``Sec. 375. Standardization of cyber assignment incentive pay
        ``(a) Policy.--The Secretary of Defense shall establish and
    implement a standardized policy for cyber assignment incentive pay
    applicable to all members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps,
    and Space Force performing qualifying cyber operations roles.
        ``(b) Elements.--The policy under subsection (a) shall--
                ``(1) define uniform eligibility criteria based on work-
            role certification, mission assignment, and readiness
            requirements;
                ``(2) establish a tiered pay structure based on proficiency
            levels and operational demands;
                ``(3) ensure parity in pay rates and qualification
            standards throughout the armed forces specified in subsection
            (a);
                ``(4) provide guidance for continuation of cyber assignment
            incentive pay during moves relating to changes of permanent
            station, subject to continued eligibility; and
                ``(5) include procedures for periodic review and adjustment
            of cyber assignment incentive pay rates to reflect evolving
            mission needs and market competitiveness.
        ``(c) Cyber Assignment Incentive Pay Defined.--In this section, the
    term `cyber assignment incentive pay' means special pay authorized
    under this chapter for members of the armed forces assigned to
    designated cyber operations roles.''.
        (b) Briefing.--Not later than 270 days after the date of enactment
    of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall brief the congressional
    defense committees on the implementation of section 375 of title 37,
    United States Code, as added by subsection (a) of this section,
    including any anticipated impacts on recruitment, retention, and
    readiness of cyber personnel.

    SEC. 614. EXTENDING CERTAIN TRAVEL ALLOWANCE FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED
                  FORCES ASSIGNED TO ALASKA.

        Section 603(b) of the James M. Inhofe National Defense
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public law 117-263) is
    amended--
                (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``and the period
            specified in paragraph (6)'' after ``paragraph (5)''; and
                (2) by adding at the end the following:
                ``(6) Period specified.--The period specified in this
            paragraph is the period--
                        ``(A) beginning on the date of the enactment of
                    this paragraph; and
                        ``(B) ending on December 31, 2026.''.

    SEC. 615. PILOT PROGRAM ON IMPROVING RETENTION OF MEMBERS WITH DEGREES
                  IN THEIR FIELDS OF SPECIALTY.

        (a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall establish a pilot
    program to assess the feasibility and advisability of paying incentive
    pay to certain enlisted members of the Armed Forces with degrees in
    their fields of specialty to improve the retention of such members.
        (b) Payment of Incentive Pay.--Under the pilot program required by
    subsection (a), the Secretary concerned may pay monthly incentive pay
    to a member of the Armed Forces who--
                (1) is an enlisted member;
                (2) has less than 4 years of service in the Armed Forces;
                (3) has a degree in the member's field of specialty, as
            determined by the Secretary concerned; and
                (4) commits to reenlisting.
        (c) Termination.--The pilot program required by subsection (a)
    shall terminate on the date that is 5 years after the date of the
    enactment of this section.
        (d) Report Required.--After the termination under subsection (c) of
    the pilot program required by subsection (a), the Secretary shall
    submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the
    effectiveness of the pilot program in retaining highly qualified
    members that includes an assessment of--
                (1) the effect of the pilot program on retention rates;
                (2) satisfaction of members with the pilot program; and
                (3) the overall cost-effectiveness of the pilot program.
        (e) Secretary Concerned Defined.--In this section, the term
    ``Secretary concerned'' has the meaning given that term in section 101
    of title 10, United States Code.

                             Subtitle C--Allowances

    SEC. 621. BASIC NEEDS ALLOWANCE: EXCLUSION OF BASIC ALLOWANCE FOR
                  HOUSING FROM THE CALCULATION OF GROSS HOUSEHOLD INCOME OF
                  AN ELIGIBLE MEMBER OF THE ARMED FORCES.

        Section 402b(k)(1)(B) of title 37, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) by striking ``in'' and all that follows through
            ``portion of''; and
                (2) by striking ``that the Secretary concerned elects to
            exclude'' and inserting ``paid to such member''.

    SEC. 622. FAMILY SEPARATION ALLOWANCE: INCREASE.

        Section 427(a) of title 37, United States Code, is amended in
    paragraph (1), by striking ``not less than $250, and not more than
    $400'' and inserting ``equal to $400''.

    SEC. 623. REPORT REGARDING THE BASIC ALLOWANCE FOR SUBSISTENCE AND
                  MILITARY FOOD PROGRAMS.

        (a) Report Required.--Not later than September 30, 2026, and
    annually thereafter through 2030, the Secretary of Defense, in
    coordination with the Secretaries of the military departments, shall
    submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of
    Representatives a report described in subsection (b).
        (b) Report Described.--A report described in this subsection shall
    explain how, during the fiscal year in which the Secretary submits such
    report--
                (1) the Secretary of Defense allocated funds for the basic
            allowance for subsistence under section 402 of title 37, United
            States Code, to pay for food programs;
                (2) subsistence in-kind is budgeted to pay for food
            programs on military installations; and
                (3) the Secretaries of the military departments used budget
            authorities to fund the fully burdened cost of feeding
            members--
                        (A) of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and
                    Space Force; and
                        (B) who were assigned to essential station messing
                    during such fiscal year.

    SEC. 624. BASIC ALLOWANCE FOR HOUSING: STUDY TO EVALUATE ALTERNATIVE
                  RATE CALCULATION.

        (a) Authority.--
                (1) In general.--Not later than September 30, 2026, the
            Secretary of Defense shall seek to enter into an agreement with
            a covered entity to conduct a study in which the covered entity
            shall calculate, using industry-standard machine learning and
            an artificial intelligence algorithm, proposed monthly rates of
            BAH described in subsection (b) for MHAs selected under
            subsection (c).
                (2) Rule of construction.--During such a study, the
            Secretary shall pay BAH in MHAs selected under subsection (c)
            at rates prescribed under section 403 of title 37, United
            States Code.
        (b) Proposed Monthly Rates.--A proposed monthly rate of BAH
    described in this subsection--
                (1) accurately reflects housing prices in the MHA subject
            to such rate; and
                (2) is sufficient for military families who reside in such
            MHA to procure adequate and affordable housing.
        (c) MHAs.--The Secretary shall select not fewer than 15 MHAs to
    participate in such a study. To select an MHA, the Secretary shall
    consider factors including the following:
                (1) Variety of geographic location.
                (2) The ranks of members who reside in an MHA.
                (3) Whether members who reside in an MHA have dependents.
                (4) Economic factors including inflation, cost of living,
            and the cost of private mortgage insurance.
        (d) Termination.--A study under this section shall terminate on the
    day that is three years after the date on which the Secretary enters
    into an agreement with a covered entity.
        (e) Annual Briefings.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
    the enactment of this Act, and on an annual basis thereafter through
    the termination date under subsection (d), the Secretary shall provide
    to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
    Representatives a briefing on the status of a study under this section.
        (f) Report.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the
    termination of such a study, the Secretary shall submit to the
    Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives
    a report regarding such study. Such report shall include the following
    elements:
                (1) An evaluation by the Secretary of the proposed monthly
            rates of BAH calculated by a covered entity pursuant to an
            agreement under subsection (a).
                (2) Any recommendation of the Secretary regarding
            legislation to improve the calculation of BAH process based on
            the study.
        (g) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``BAH'' means the basic allowance for housing
            for members of the uniformed services under section 403 of
            title 37, United States Code.
                (2) The term ``covered entity'' means a nationally
            recognized entity in the field of single-family housing that
            has data on local rental rates in real estate markets across
            the United States.
                (3) The term ``MHA'' means military housing area.

    SEC. 625. STUDY ON ADJUSTMENTS TO BASIC ALLOWANCE FOR HOUSING
                  CALCULATION.

        (a) Study.--The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the
    Secretary of Homeland Security, shall conduct a study to evaluate
    potential adjustments to the methods for determining the monthly rates
    for the basic allowance for housing under section 403 of title 37,
    United States Code.
        (b) Elements.--The study required by subsection (a) shall include--
                (1) an estimate of the additional costs or savings to the
            Department of Defense of establishing monthly rates for basic
            allowance for housing based on a market analysis from within a
            commuting area that is defined as a 120-minute or less round-
            trip driving time from the residence of a member of the Armed
            Forces to the assigned duty station of such member; and
                (2) an assessment of the impact on the quality of life,
            recruitment, and retention of members of the Armed Forces if
            monthly rates are established as described in paragraph (1),
            particularly with respect to members assigned to unique
            geographic areas in which local housing conditions create
            disproportionate challenges, including--
                        (A) Montauk, New York;
                        (B) Shinnecock, New York; and
                        (C) Nantucket, Massachusetts.
        (c) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
    Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
    Representatives a report containing the results of the study required
    by subsection (a).

    SEC. 626. TEMPORARY ADJUSTMENT TO A RATE OF THE BASIC ALLOWANCE FOR
                  HOUSING FOR MEMBERS OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES: LOWER
                  THRESHOLD; PERMANENT AUTHORITY.

        Section 403(b)(8) of title 37, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``20 percent'' and
            inserting ``15 percent''; and
                (2) by striking subparagraph (C).

                               Subtitle D--Leave

    SEC. 631. BEREAVEMENT LEAVE FOR A MEMBER OF THE ARMED FORCES IN THE
                  CASE OF A LOSS OF PREGNANCY OR STILLBIRTH.

        Subsection (l)(1)(A) of section 701 of title 10, United States
    Code, is amended--
                (1) by striking ``the death of an immediate family
            member.'' and inserting an em dash; and
                (2) by adding at the end the following new clauses:
                ``(i) the death of an immediate family member; or
                ``(ii) the loss of a pregnancy or a stillbirth by such
            member or the spouse of such member.''.

    SEC. 632. CONVALESCENT LEAVE FOR CADETS AND MIDSHIPMEN.

        Section 702 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) by redesignating subsections (c), (d), and (e) as
            subsections (d), (e), and (f), respectively;
                (2) by inserting after subsection (b) the following new
            subsection:
        ``(c) Convalescent Leave.--An academy cadet or midshipman diagnosed
    with a medical condition is allowed convalescent leave under section
    701(m) of this title.''; and
                (3) in subsection (d), as redesignated by paragraph (1) of
            this section, by striking ``Sections 701'' and inserting
            ``Except as provided by subsection (c), sections 701''.

    SEC. 633. IMPROVED PARENTAL LEAVE FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.

        (a) Findings.--Congress finds the following:
                (1) In December 2022, Congress expanded the paid parental
            leave for members of the Armed Forces to 12 weeks during the 12
            months after the ``birth or adoption of a child of the member
            and in order to care for such child'' or the ``placement of a
            minor child with the member for adoption or long-term foster
            care'' (10 U.S.C. 701(h)(1)(A)).
                (2) The expansion of parental leave raises concerns that
            members who take such leave may receive lower evaluations
            compared to those who do not.
                (3) There is currently no provision to exempt members from
            evaluations due to parental leave, potentially deterring
            eligible members from taking this leave.
                (4) Each Secretary of a military department has been given
            authority to implement the leave policies but have not provided
            explicit guidance on how to characterize such leave for the
            purposes of evaluations.
                (5) All Armed Forces have non-rated codes or not observed
            evaluations to exempt members from evaluations during periods
            where their performance is not observed, but these do not align
            across the Armed Forces and do not specifically apply to
            parental leave.
                (6) Members who are parents face unique hardships, and the
            12 weeks of paid family leave for both mothers and fathers, for
            birth and adoption, is designed to balance the care needs of
            their children with the demands of their unit.
                (7) Excessive paperwork required to extend the use of the
            12 weeks of military family leave beyond one year additionally
            burdens members and decreases flexibility.
        (b) Requirements.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
    enactment of this section, the Secretary of Defense shall--
                (1) prescribe regulations--
                        (A) that exempt a member of the Armed Forces who is
                    taking parental leave, under subparagraph (A) of
                    paragraph (1) of section 701(h) of title 10, United
                    States Code, that exceeds 31 consecutive days, from a
                    performance evaluation; and
                        (B) under subparagraph (B) of such paragraph, to
                    authorize a member to take leave under such section
                    during the two-year period beginning on the birth,
                    adoption, or placement described in such paragraph
                    without having to request a waiver from the Secretary
                    concerned; and
                (2) submit to the Committees on Armed Forces of the Senate
            and House of Representatives a report regarding the
            implementation of this section.

                    Subtitle E--Family and Survivor Benefits

    SEC. 641. ANNUAL REVIEW OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE LIMITS FOR CHILD CARE
                  AND YOUTH PROGRAM SERVICES PROVIDERS.

        Section 1798 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding
    at the end the following new subsection:
        ``(d) Annual Review of Amount of Assistance.--The Secretary shall
    annually review the amount of financial assistance provided under this
    section, including the maximum amount of financial assistance per month
    per child that the Secretary authorizes to be provided to eligible
    providers under this section.''.

    SEC. 642. WAIVER OF REQUIREMENTS FOR AIR TRANSPORTATION OF DECEASED
                  MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES WHEN NECESSARY TO MEET
                  MISSION REQUIREMENTS.

        Section 562(c) of the John Warner National Defense Authorization
    Act for Fiscal Year 2007 (Public Law 109-364; 10 U.S.C. 1482 note) is
    amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
                ``(4) Waiver.--The Secretary concerned may waive the
            requirements of paragraphs (1) and (3) as the Secretary
            considers necessary to meet mission requirements during--
                        ``(A) a time of war;
                        ``(B) a national emergency requiring the use of
                    significant personnel and aircraft;
                        ``(C) a large-scale combat operation; or
                        ``(D) a contingency operation.''.

                       Subtitle F--Defense Resale Matters

    SEC. 651. USE OF COMMISSARY STORES: CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES OF MILITARY
                  SEALIFT COMMAND.

        (a) In General.--Section 1066 of title 10, United States Code, is
    amended, in subsection (a)--
                (1) by inserting ``(1)'' before ``An individual''; and
                (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
        ``(2) A civil service mariner of the Military Sealift Command may
    be permitted to use commissary stores and MWR retail facilities on the
    same basis as members of the armed forces on active duty.''.
        (b) Technical and Conforming Amendments.--Such section is further
    amended--
                (1) in the section heading, by striking ``protective
            services'' and inserting ``certain''; and
                (2) in the heading of subsection (a), by striking
            ``Protective Services'' and inserting ``Certain''.

    SEC. 652. MWR RETAIL FACILITIES: USE BY CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES OF THE ARMED
                  FORCES.

        (a) In General.--Chapter 54 of title 10, United States Code, is
    amended by adding at the end the following new section:
    ``Sec. 1067. MWR facilities: civilian employees
        ``(a) Current Employees.--Subject to subsection (c) of this section
    and section 1066 of this title, a civilian employee of the Department
    of Defense or department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall be
    permitted to use MWR retail facilities on the same basis as members of
    the armed forces on active duty.
        ``(b) Retired Employees.--Subject to subsection (c), a retired
    civilian employee of the Department of Defense or department in which
    the Coast Guard is operating shall be permitted to use MWR retail
    facilities on the same basis as members of the armed forces on active
    duty.
        ``(c) Limitation.--A civilian employee or retired civilian employee
    may not purchase tobacco or a military uniform at MWR retail
    facilities.
        ``(d) MWR Retail Facilities Defined.--In this section, the term
    `MWR retail facilities' has the meaning given such term in section 1063
    of this title.''.
        (b) Regulations.--The Secretary of Defense shall prescribe
    regulations under section 1067 of such title, as added by this section,
    not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

    SEC. 653. SINGLE-USE SHOPPING BAGS IN COMMISSARY STORES.

        Section 2485 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding
    at the end the following new subsection:
        ``(j) Single-use Shopping Bags.--The Defense Commissary Agency may
    not prohibit the use of, or charge a fee for, single-use shopping bags
    in a commissary store.''.

    SEC. 654. PILOT PROGRAM ON NUTRITION RATINGS FOR FOOD SOLD IN
                  COMMISSARIES.

        (a) Establishment.--Not later than September 30, 2026, the
    Secretary of Defense shall carry out a pilot program to provide a
    nutrition rating system--
                (1) that indicates the overall nutritional value of foods
            based on nutrient density and ingredient quality;
                (2) for food sold in at least 10 commissary stores; and
                (3) through the Commissary CLICK2GO mobile application and
            online platform.
        (b) Third-party System Authorized.--The Secretary may carry out the
    pilot program by using a system operated by an entity that--
                (1) is not owned or operated by food company;
                (2) uses transparent, evidence-based methodology, grounded
            in current nutrition science and public health guidelines; and
                (3) can rate the nutritonal value of--
                        (A) at least 80 percent of foods available at
                    participating commissary stores; and
                        (B) a wide range of food products, including
                    single-ingredient foods, package goods, and mixed
                    meals.
        (c) Report.--Not later than September 30, 2028, the Secretary shall
    submit to Congress a report regarding the pilot program that includes
    recommendations of the Secretary to improve the nutritional value of
    foods sold in commissary stores.
        (d) Termination.--The pilot program under this section shall
    terminate on September 30, 2030.

               Subtitle G--Other Benefits, Reports, and Briefings

    SEC. 661. PROVISION OF INFORMATION REGARDING RELOCATION ASSISTANCE
                  PROGRAMS FOR MEMBERS RECEIVING ORDERS FOR A CHANGE OF
                  PERMANENT STATION.

        (a) In General.--Section 1056 of title 10, United States Code, is
    amended--
                (1) in subsection (b)(2)--
                        (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``and
                    community orientation'' and inserting ``community
                    orientation, education systems, school enrollment
                    procedures, and State-specific provisions under the
                    Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for
                    Military Children'';
                        (B) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``and
                    community orientation'' and inserting ``community
                    orientation, and educational resources for dependent
                    children, including school transition assistance,
                    academic continuity, and special education services'';
                    and
                        (C) by adding at the end the following new
                    subparagraph:
                ``(E) Educational planning and support services for
            dependent children with disabilities, including procedures for
            transferring individualized education programs and coordinating
            with the Exceptional Family Member Program.'';
                (2) by redesignating subsections (e) and (f) as subsections
            (f) and (g), respectively; and
                (3) by inserting after subsection (d) the following new
            subsection:
        ``(e) Provision of Information on Program.--(1) The Secretary of
    Defense shall ensure that members of the armed forces and the families
    of those members are provided information regarding available
    assistance under this section and any other assistance relating to a
    change of permanent station available under any other provision of law.
        ``(2) The Secretary shall ensure that information required to be
    provided under this subsection is provided to a member of the armed
    forces and the family of that member not later than 45 days before the
    date on which a change of permanent station takes effect for that
    member.
        ``(3) The information provided under this subsection shall
    include--
                ``(A) information on family assistance programs authorized
            under section 1788 of this title, including financial planning
            resources, spouse employment support, and community integration
            services;
                ``(B) guidance on available housing assistance, including
            on-base housing options, rental protections, and resources for
            off-base relocation;
                ``(C) mental health and well-being support services,
            including those accessible during the period of transition for
            a change of permanent station;
                ``(D) educational resources for dependent children,
            including school transition assistance and special education
            services;
                ``(E) information on available legal and financial
            counseling programs; and
                ``(F) any other assistance programs that support members of
            the armed forces and their families during relocation.
        ``(4) The Secretary of Defense shall--
                ``(A) incorporate the information required to be provided
            under this subsection into accessible materials and briefings
            provided to members of the armed forces relating to a change of
            permanent station;
                ``(B) ensure that the program under this section provides
            accessible materials and briefings at military installations
            and through online resources;
                ``(C) develop a communication strategy, including digital
            outreach and printed materials, to increase awareness of the
            program under this section and assistance available under other
            provisions of law relating to a change of permanent station;
            and
                ``(D) assess the satisfaction of members of the armed
            forces and their families with the information provided under
            this subsection.''.
        (b) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of enactment of
    this Act, and annually thereafter for three years, the Secretary of
    Defense shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate
    and the House of Representatives a briefing on the implementation of
    the amendments made by this section. Such briefing shall include--
                (1) the status of efforts to integrate information required
            to be provided by subsection (e) of section 1056 of title 10,
            United States Code, as added by subsection (a) of this section,
            into accessible materials and briefings provided to members of
            the armed forces and their families relating to a change of
            permanent station;
                (2) an assessment of the awareness by members of the armed
            forces and their families of available programs in support of a
            change of permanent station; and
                (3) any recommendations of the Secretary for improving the
            dissemination of information related to relocation and family
            assistance programs.

    SEC. 662. EXPANSION OF PILOT PROGRAM TO INCREASE ACCESS TO FOOD ON
                  MILITARY INSTALLATIONS.

        Section 654 of the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and
    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law
    118-159; 10 U.S.C. 1060a note) is amended--
                (1) in subsection (a)--
                        (A) by striking ``Secretary of the Army'' and
                    inserting ``Secretary of a military department''; and
                        (B) by striking ``installations of the Army for
                    members of the Army'' and inserting ``installations
                    under the jurisdiction of the Secretary for members of
                    the Armed Forces'';
                (2) in subsection (b), by inserting ``of the military
            department concerned'' after ``Secretary''; and
                (3) by striking subsection (d) and inserting the following
            new subsection (d):
        ``(d) Reporting.--
                ``(1) Progress reports.--At the end of each calendar
            quarter until the pilot program terminates, the Secretary of a
            military department shall submit to the Committees on Armed
            Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a progress
            report regarding implementation of the pilot program.
                ``(2) Final report.--Not later than 90 days after the pilot
            program terminates, the Secretary of a military department
            shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate
            and House of Representatives a final report regarding the pilot
            program. Such report shall include the following elements:
                        ``(A) Lessons learned from the pilot program.
                        ``(B) The recommendation of the Secretary whether
                    to expand or make permanent the pilot program.
                        ``(C) If the Secretary recommends expansion, the
                    military installations covered by such recommended
                    expansion.
                        ``(D) Limitations to the operation or expansion of
                    the pilot program.
                        ``(E) Any information the Secretary determines
                    appropriate.''.

    SEC. 663. CASUALTY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: REVIEW; IMPLEMENTATION PLAN.

        (a) GAO Review.--Not later than January 1, 2027, the Comptroller
    General of the United States shall submit to the Secretary of Defense a
    report containing the results of a review of operations of the casualty
    assistance program of the Department of Defense. Elements of such
    report shall include recommendations of the Comptroller General
    regarding the feasibility and advisability of the following:
                (1) Improving and standardizing across the Armed Forces--
                        (A) the selection and management (including lengths
                    of assignments) of casualty assistance officers; and
                        (B) training of casualty assistance officers
                    regarding the policies, procedures, entitlements,
                    benefits, and financial obligations relevant to
                    survivors of members of the Armed Forces.
                (2) The implementation of a registry of the Department
            through which a survivor may elect to provide their contact
            information to the Department to facilitate contact and
            outreach to such survivor.
                (3) The development a long-term care program for such
            survivors, modeled on the Survivor Outreach Services of the
            Army, that provides information and access to survivor
            benefits, case managers, and counselors.
        (b) Implementation Plan.--Not later than 180 days after the
    Secretary receives the report under subsection (a), the Secretary shall
    submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of
    Representatives--
                (1) a copy of such report; and
                (2) the plan of the Secretary to implement such
            recommendations of the Comptroller General.

    SEC. 664. REPORT ON MILITARY CAMPING AND RECREATIONAL PARK PROGRAM.

        (a) In General.--Not later than March 1, 2027, the Secretary of
    Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate
    and the House of Representatives a report describing how each military
    department administers military camping and recreational parks to
    ensure such parks are equally accessible to all persons authorized to
    use such parks.
        (b) Elements.--The report required under subsection (a) shall
    include the following:
                (1) A list of military camping and recreational vehicle
            parks that includes the location of each park and an
            identification of the military department that administers such
            park.
                (2) An estimate of the average number of members of the
            Armed Forces and veterans who use each facility in a year,
            disaggregated by members of an active component, members of a
            reserve component, and veterans.
                (3) A list of such parks that allow users to stay more than
            30 days during any 90-day period.
                (4) A list of such parks that allow users to live at a park
            full-time.
                (5) An explanation of the differences between the policies
            that apply to such parks and the policies that apply to other
            morale, welfare, and recreation facilities of the Department of
            Defense that do not allow persons to stay more than 30 days.
                (6) A description of any additional authorities or
            resources the Secretary determines are necessary to increase
            capacity and to ensure such parks are equally accessible to all
            persons authorized to use such parks.

                       TITLE VII--HEALTH CARE PROVISIONS

                 Subtitle A--TRICARE and Other Health Benefits

    SEC. 701. DENTAL READINESS.

        Section 1076a of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) in subsection (a)--
                        (A) in paragraph (1)--
                                (i) in the header, by striking ``selected
                            reserve and''; and
                                (ii) by striking ``for members of the
                            Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve and'';
                        (B) in paragraph (2), in the header, by inserting
                    ``individual ready'' after ``other''; and
                        (C) by adding at the end the following new
                    paragraph:
                ``(5) Plan for selected reserve.--A dental benefits plan
            for members of the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve.'';
                (2) in subsection (d)--
                        (A) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph
                    (4); and
                        (B) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following
                    new paragraph:
                ``(3) No premium plans.--(A) The dental insurance plan
            established under subsection (a)(5) is a no premium plan.
                ``(B) Members enrolled in a no premium plan may not be
            charged a premium for benefits provided under the plan.'';
                (3) in subsection (e)(2)(A), by striking ``a member of the
            Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve or'';
                (4) by redesignating subsections (f) through (l) as
            subsections (g) through (m), respectively;
                (5) by inserting after subsection (e) the following new
            subsection (f):
        ``(f) Copayments Under No Premium Plans.--A member who receives
    dental care under a no premium plan referred to in subsection (d)(3)
    shall pay no charge for any care described in subsection (c).''; and
                (6) in subsection (i), as redesignated by paragraph (4), by
            striking ``subsection (k)(2)'' and inserting ``subsection
            (l)(2)''.

    SEC. 702. INCLUSION OF CERTAIN TESTS AS PART OF THE PERIODIC HEALTH
                  ASSESSMENT PROVIDED TO MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.

        Chapter 55 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting
    after section 1074o the following new section:
    ``Sec. 1074p. Periodic health assessments
        ``Beginning in 2026, the Secretary of Defense shall ensure that
    periodic health assessments provided to a member of the armed forces
    include the following:
                ``(1) On an annual basis--
                        ``(A) a sports physical;
                        ``(B) an electrocardiogram; and
                        ``(C) blood work that includes--
                                ``(i) a comprehensive metabolic panel and
                            complete blood count; and
                                ``(ii) if necessary--
                                        ``(I) a thyroid stimulating hormone
                                    test; and
                                        ``(II) a brain natriuretic peptide
                                    test.
                ``(2) Any test or evaluation required by law with respect
            to such member, including an evaluation required by section 704
            of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
            (Public Law 116-92; 10 U.S.C. 1074f note) and a test required
            by section 707 of such Act (10 U.S.C. 1074 note).
                ``(3) Any other test or evaluation determined appropriate
            by the Secretary.''.

    SEC. 703. FERTILITY TREATMENT FOR CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES
                  AND DEPENDENTS.

        (a) Fertility Treatment.--Chapter 55 of title 10, United States
    Code, is amended by inserting after section 1074o the following new
    section:
    ``Sec. 1074p. Fertility treatment for certain active duty members of
                  the armed forces and dependents
        ``(a) Coverage.--The Secretary shall ensure that fertility-related
    care for a covered member (or a dependent of such a member) shall be
    covered under TRICARE Prime and TRICARE Select.
        ``(b) In Vitro Fertilization.--In the case of in vitro
    fertilization treatment furnished to an individual pursuant to
    subsection (a)--
                ``(1) three completed oocyte retrievals may be furnished
            per calendar year; and
                ``(2) single embryo transfers shall be provided unless
            otherwise medically indicated in accordance with the guidelines
            of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine.
        ``(c) Cost Sharing and Other Limitations.--The Secretary shall
    ensure that cost-sharing amounts for an individual who receives
    fertility-related care under this section are determined under section
    1075, 1075a, or other applicable provision of this chapter in
    accordance with the kind of care provided (such as an in-network
    inpatient visit) and without regard to whether the care is fertility-
    related care. The Secretary may not impose any waiting periods or other
    limitations once the individual has received a medical diagnosis of
    infertility.
        ``(d) Prohibitions.--Funds available to the Department of Defense
    may not be used for preimplantation genetic screening, human cloning,
    international surrogacy, or artificial womb technology.
        ``(e) Definitions.--In this section:
                ``(1) The term `covered member' means--
                        ``(A) a member of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air
                    Force, or Space Force, serving on active duty; and
                        ``(B) does not include a former member of the armed
                    forces.
                ``(2) The term `infertility' means a disease, condition, or
            status characterized by--
                        ``(A) the failure to establish a pregnancy or to
                    carry a pregnancy to live birth after regular,
                    unprotected sexual intercourse in accordance with the
                    guidelines of the American Society for Reproductive
                    Medicine;
                        ``(B) the inability of an individual to reproduce
                    without medical intervention either as a single
                    individual or with the partner of the individual; or
                        ``(C) the findings of a licensed physician based on
                    the medical, sexual, and reproductive history, age,
                    physical findings, or diagnostic testing, of the
                    individual.
                ``(3) The term `fertility-related care' means--
                        ``(A) the diagnosis of infertility; and
                        ``(B) fertility treatment.
                ``(4) The term `fertility treatment' includes the
            following:
                        ``(A) In vitro fertilization or other treatments or
                    procedures in which human oocytes, embryos, or sperm
                    are handled when clinically appropriate.
                        ``(B) Sperm retrieval.
                        ``(C) Egg retrieval.
                        ``(D) Preservation of human oocytes, embryos, or
                    sperm.
                        ``(E) Artificial insemination, including
                    intravaginal insemination, intracervical insemination,
                    and intrauterine insemination.
                        ``(F) Transfer of reproductive genetic material.
                        ``(G) Medications as prescribed or necessary for
                    fertility.
                        ``(H) Fertility treatment coordination.
                        ``(I) Such other information, referrals,
                    treatments, procedures, testing, medications,
                    laboratory services, technologies, and services
                    facilitating reproduction as determined appropriate by
                    the Secretary of Defense.''.
        (b) Program on Fertility Treatment Coordination.--Chapter 55 of
    title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the
    following new section:
    ``Sec. 1110c. Program on fertility-related care coordination
        ``(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall establish a
    program on the coordination of fertility-related care by the Secretary
    for purposes of ensuring patients receive timely fertility-related
    care.
        ``(b) Training and Support.--In carrying out the program
    established under subsection (a), the Secretary shall provide to
    community health care providers training and support with respect to
    the unique needs of members of the armed forces and the dependents of
    such members.''.
        (c) Conforming Amendment.--Section 1079(a) of title 10, United
    States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new
    paragraph:
                ``(21) Fertility-related care shall be provided in
            accordance with section 1074p of this title.''.
        (d) Exclusion From Contracts for Former Members and Their
    Dependents.--Section 1086(a) of such title is amended by striking ``eye
    examinations and'' and inserting ``eye examinations, fertility-related
    care pursuant to paragraph (21) of such section, and''.
        (e) Application.--The amendments made by this section shall apply
    with respect to services provided on or after October 1, 2027.

    SEC. 704. TRICARE COVERAGE FOR INCREASED SUPPLY FOR CONTRACEPTION.

        (a) In General.--Beginning not less than 180 days after the date of
    the enactment of the Act, contraceptive supplies of up to 365 days
    shall be covered for any eligible covered beneficiary to obtain,
    including in a single fill or refill, at the option of such
    beneficiary, the total days of supply (not to exceed a 365-day supply)
    for a contraceptive on the uniform formulary provided through a
    military treatment facility pharmacy, retail pharmacy described in
    section 1074g(a)(2)(E)(ii) of such title, or through the national mail-
    order pharmacy program of the TRICARE Program.
        (b) Outreach.--Beginning not later than 90 days after the
    implementation of coverage under subsection (a), the Secretary shall
    conduct such outreach activities as are necessary to inform health care
    providers and individuals who are enrolled in the TRICARE program of
    such coverage and the requirements to receive such coverage.
        (c) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``covered Armed Force'' means the Army, Navy,
            Marine Corps, Air Force, or Space Force.
                (2) The term ``eligible covered beneficiary'' means an
            eligible covered beneficiary as such term is used in section
            1074g of title 10, United States Code who is--
                        (A) a member of a covered Armed Force serving on
                    active duty; or
                        (B) a dependent of a member described in
                    subparagraph (A).
                (3) The terms ``TRICARE Program'' and ``TRICARE Prime''
            have the meaning given such terms in section 1072 of title 10,
            United States Code.

    SEC. 705. PILOT PROGRAM ON ACCESS TO OBSTETRICAL AND GYNECOLOGICAL CARE
                  UNDER TRICARE PRIME PROGRAM.

        (a) Pilot Program.--Beginning not later than 180 days after the
    date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall carry
    out a pilot program under which--
                (1) the referral requirement in section 1095f(a)(1) of
            title 10, United States Code, does not apply with respect to
            obstetrical and gynecological care for covered participants;
            and
                (2) covered participants may elect to designate an
            obstetrical or gynecological care provider under the TRICARE
            program as an additional designated primary care manager under
            such section.
        (b) Duration.--The Secretary shall carry out the pilot program for
    a period of five years.
        (c) Report.--Not later than four years after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional
    defense committees a report on the pilot program that includes the
    following:
                (1) An assessment of any increases or decreases to TRICARE
            Prime enrollment during the period in which the Secretary
            carries out the pilot program.
                (2) An assessment of any changes in the associated costs of
            providing obstetrical and gynecological care under TRICARE
            Prime.
                (3) Any other matters the Secretary determines appropriate.
        (d) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``congressional defense committees'' has the
            meaning given that term in section 101(a)(16) of title 10,
            United States Code.
                (2) The term ``covered participant'' means a female member
            of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Space Force or a
            female dependent of a member of the Army, Navy, Air Force,
            Marine Corps, or Space Force, enrolled in TRICARE Prime who
            elects to participate in the pilot program.
                (3) The terms ``TRICARE Prime'' and ``TRICARE program''
            have the meaning given those terms in section 1072 of title 10,
            United States Code.

    SEC. 706. PILOT PROGRAM TO MAKE MIDWIFE SERVICES AVAILABLE THROUGH
                  TRICARE TO CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS.

        (a) Pilot Program.--Not later than one year after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall begin a five-year
    pilot program to provide services from covered midwives to covered
    individuals under the TRICARE program.
        (b) Authority to Make Permanent.--If the Secretary determines,
    after the termination of the pilot program that such pilot program was
    successful, the Secretary may prescribe such regulations to establish a
    permanent program to make services from covered midwives available to
    covered individuals as the Secretary determines appropriate.
        (c) Reports.--
                (1) Implementation report.--Not later than 180 days after
            the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall
            submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of
            Representatives and the Senate a plan to implement the pilot
            program under subsection (a).
                (2) Annual report.--Not later than one year after the date
            on which the pilot program begins and annually thereafter until
            the date that is 1 year after the termination of the pilot
            program, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed
            Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a
            report including:
                        (A) The total cost of the pilot program and the
                    cost per covered individual who received care under the
                    pilot program.
                        (B) The total number of covered individual who
                    received care under the pilot program.
                        (C) The race, ethnicity, age, sex, relationship
                    status, Armed Force, military occupation, and rank, as
                    applicable, of covered individual who received care
                    under the pilot program.
                        (D) An assessment of the effects of the pilot
                    program on quality of care, including--
                                (i) on maternal and fetal outcomes; and
                                (ii) on the number of pre-term births, low-
                            weight births, and rates of caesarean section,
                            and such other data points as the Secretary
                            determines appropriate.
                        (E) An assessment of patient satisfaction of
                    covered individuals who received care through the pilot
                    program.
                        (F) An assessment of access to maternity and labor
                    and delivery care for covered individuals, including
                    average wait time for an initial appointment and
                    average travel time to the provider.
                        (G) An assessment of the effectiveness of the pilot
                    program.
                        (H) Recommendations for adjustments to the pilot
                    program.
                        (I) The estimated cost savings as a result of
                    improved maternal and fetal health outcomes due to the
                    pilot program.
                        (J) The Secretary of Defense's recommendations
                    relating to changes to the pilot program, an extension
                    of the pilot program, and whether the pilot program
                    should be expanded made permanent.
        (d) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The terms ``covered individual'' means a member serving
            in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Space Force, or
            a dependent of such a member.
                (2) The term ``covered midwife'' means a certified
            professional midwife or certified midwife who meets--
                        (A) the international definition of a midwife, and
                    global standards for midwifery education, established
                    by the International Confederation of Midwives, and
                        (B) any professional credentialing requirement
                    required to practice midwifery under applicable State
                    law.
                (3) The term ``TRICARE program'' has the meaning given such
            term in section 1072 of title 10, United States Code.

    SEC. 707. PILOT PROGRAM TO TREAT PREGNANCY AS A QUALIFYING EVENT FOR
                  ENROLLMENT IN TRICARE SELECT.

        (a) Establishment.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall commence a five-
    year pilot program under which--
                (1) the Secretary shall treat pregnancy as a qualifying
            event under section 1099(b)(1)(B) of title 10, United States
            Code, for enrollment in TRICARE Select by an eligible
            beneficiary; and
                (2) a member of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, or
            Space Force on active duty may enroll in TRICARE Select under
            paragraph (1) for a period that ends not later than 180 days
            after the end of pregnancy.
        (b) Initial Briefing.--Not later than one year after the date of
    the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall provide to the
    Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the
    Senate a briefing on the status of the pilot program under subsection
    (a).
        (c) Annual Report.--Not later than one year after the Secretary
    commences the pilot program under subsection (a), and annually
    thereafter for the next four years, the Secretary shall provide to the
    Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the
    Senate a report on the pilot program. Each such report shall include
    the number of covered enrollment changes, disaggregated by--
                (1) month, beginning with January 2026; and
                (2) whether the eligible beneficiary made such covered
            enrollment change--
                        (A) because the eligible beneficiary is a member of
                    the covered Armed Forces on active duty who may enroll
                    in TRICARE Select under the pilot program;
                        (B) because the eligible beneficiary is a member of
                    the covered Armed Forces who separated from active
                    duty;
                        (C) because the eligible beneficiary is a member of
                    the covered Armed Forces who returned to active duty;
                        (D) because the eligible beneficiary is a dependent
                    of a member of the covered Armed Forces who separated
                    from active duty;
                        (E) because the eligible beneficiary is a dependent
                    of a member of the covered Armed Forces who returned to
                    active duty; or
                        (F) based on the treatment, under the pilot
                    program, of pregnancy as a qualifying event for
                    enrollment in TRICARE Select.
        (d) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``covered Armed Forces'' means the Army, Navy,
            Marine Corps, Air Force, and Space Force.
                (2) The term ``covered enrollment change'' means a change
            to a previous election by an eligible beneficiary under
            subsection (b)(1) of section 1099 of title 10, United States
            Code, to enroll in a health care plan designated under
            subsection (c) of such section.
                (3) The term ``eligible beneficiary'' means an individual--
                        (A) eligible to enroll in TRICARE Select under
                    section 1075(b) of title 10, United States Code, by
                    reason of being a member or former member of the
                    covered Armed Forces, or a dependent of such a member
                    or former member; or
                        (B) a member of the covered Armed Forces on active
                    duty.
                (4) The terms ``TRICARE program'' and ``TRICARE Select''
            have the meanings given such terms in section 1072 of title 10,
            United States Code.

    SEC. 708. PILOT PROGRAM TO ASSIST CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES
                  AND DEPENDENTS WITH ADDITIONAL SUPPLEMENTAL COVERAGE
                  RELATING TO CANCER.

        (a) Establishment.--Not later than September 30, 2026, the
    Secretary of Defense shall establish a pilot program under which a
    covered individual may obtain supplemental insurance for noncovered
    expenses under a fixed indemnity supplemental benefit plan described in
    subsection (b)(1) (in this section referred to as the ``pilot
    program'').
        (b) Agreement.--
                (1) In general.--In carrying out the pilot program, the
            Secretary shall enter into an agreement with not fewer than two
            companies to each offer one or more fixed indemnity
            supplemental benefit plans that--
                        (A) meet the requirements for a supplemental
                    insurance plan under section 199.2 of title 32, Code of
                    Federal Regulations, and the exceptions under section
                    199.8(b)(4) of such title, as in effect on the date of
                    the enactment of this Act;
                        (B) are provided under a separate policy,
                    certificate, or contract;
                        (C) provide no coordination with any other health
                    benefit plan; and
                        (D) are designed to help participants pay
                    noncovered expenses.
                (2) Duration.--An agreement entered into under paragraph
            (1) shall be for a period of not less than three years.
                (3) Requirements.--In entering into an agreement under
            paragraph (1) with a company, the Secretary--
                        (A) may not select such company to provide coverage
                    in a State in which such company--
                                (i) is not licensed; and
                                (ii) does not meet solvency requirements
                            applicable to such State;
                        (B) shall award the agreement based on the
                    expertise of such company;
                        (C) shall negotiate the terms and conditions of the
                    fixed indemnity supplemental benefit plan provided
                    under the agreement, including with respect to the
                    ability of the company to communicate with individuals
                    not enrolled in the plan and whether such communication
                    may include information on other insurance products;
                        (D) shall negotiate the cost of coverage with the
                    company that will cover the participants who elect to
                    enroll in such plan;
                        (E) shall provide a method for verification of the
                    eligibility of applicants and procedures for
                    determination of eligibility; and
                        (F) shall provide a method for payroll deduction of
                    premiums.
                (4) Provision of information.--The Secretary shall provide
            information to covered individuals regarding the pilot program
            by making available on the online portal of the TRICARE program
            the following information:
                        (A) A notice of availability of a fixed indemnity
                    supplemental benefit plan provided under the pilot
                    program.
                        (B) A description of how to enroll in such plan.
                        (C) A description and explanation of the benefits
                    provided under such plan.
                        (D) A description of the costs to the individual
                    through premiums and remittances to a company providing
                    such plan.
        (c) Election to Enroll.--A covered individual may elect to enroll
    in a fixed indemnity supplemental benefit plan provided under the pilot
    program.
        (d) Limitations on Authorization of Appropriations.--None of the
    amounts authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made
    available for fiscal year 2026 or any fiscal year thereafter to carry
    out the pilot program may be used to subsidize the cost of a fixed
    indemnity supplemental benefit plan provided under the pilot program.
        (e) Preemption.--Section 199.17(a)(7)(i) of title 32, Code of
    Federal Regulations, as in effect on the date of the enactment of this
    Act, shall apply to the pilot program.
        (f) Report.--Not later than two years after the date on which the
    pilot program commences, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees
    on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a
    report regarding the pilot program, including the following:
                (1) A description of the insurance products provided
            through a fixed indemnity supplemental benefit plan provided
            under the pilot program.
                (2) The number of covered individuals who enrolled in such
            a plan.
                (3) Feedback and examples of use cases by such individuals.
                (4) A determination by the Secretary with respect to
            whether the pilot program should be made permanent.
        (g) Sunset.--Unless the Secretary makes a determination under
    subsection (f)(4) to make the pilot program permanent, the pilot
    program shall terminate on the day that is five years after the date of
    the enactment of this Act.
        (h) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``covered individual'' means the following:
                        (A) A member of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air
                    Force, or Space Force.
                        (B) A dependent (as defined in section 1072 of
                    title 10, United States Code) of such a member who is
                    enrolled in the TRICARE program.
                (2) The term ``noncovered expense'' means, with respect to
            a covered individual, any expenses relating to the screening
            for and diagnosis and treatment of cancer that are not
            otherwise covered by the health care benefits the individual
            receives under chapter 55 of title 10, United States Code.
                (3) The term ``State'' has the meaning given that term in
            section 901 of title 32, United States Code.
                (4) The term ``TRICARE program'' has the meaning given that
            term in section 1072 of title 10, United States Code.

    SEC. 709. MEDICAL TESTING AND RELATED SERVICES FOR FIREFIGHTERS OF
                  DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.

        (a) Provision of Services.--During the annual periodic health
    assessment of each firefighter of the Department of Defense, or at such
    other intervals as may be indicated in this subsection, the Secretary
    shall provide to the firefighter (at no cost to the firefighter)
    appropriate medical testing and related services to detect, document
    the presence or absence of, and prevent, certain cancers. Such services
    shall meet, at a minimum, the following criteria:
                (1) Breast cancer.--With respect to the breast cancer
            screening, if the firefighter is a female firefighter--
                        (A) such services shall include the provision of a
                    mammogram to the firefighter--
                                (i) on at least a biannual basis if the
                            firefighter is 40 years old to 49 years old
                            (inclusive);
                                (ii) on at least an annual basis if the
                            firefighter is at least 50 years old; and
                                (iii) as clinically indicated (without
                            regard to age); and
                        (B) in connection with such provision, a licensed
                    radiologist shall review the most recent mammogram
                    provided to the firefighter, as compared to prior
                    mammograms so provided, and provide to the firefighter
                    the results of such review.
                (2) Colon cancer.--With respect to colon cancer screening--
                        (A) if the firefighter is at least 40 years old,
                    and as otherwise clinically indicated, such services
                    shall include the communication to the firefighter of
                    the risks and benefits of stool-based blood testing;
                        (B) if the firefighter is at least 45 years old,
                    and as clinically indicated (without regard to age),
                    such services shall include the provision, at regular
                    intervals, of visual examinations (such as a
                    colonoscopy, CT colonoscopy, or flexible sigmoidoscopy)
                    or stool-based blood testing; and
                        (C) in connection with such provision, a licensed
                    physician shall review and provide to the firefighter
                    the results of such examination or testing, as the case
                    may be.
                (3) Prostate cancer.--With respect to prostate cancer
            screening, if the firefighter is a male firefighter, the
            communication to the firefighter of the risks and benefits of
            prostate cancer screenings and the provision to the firefighter
            of a prostate-specific antigen test--
                        (A) on an annual basis, if the firefighter is at
                    least 50 years old;
                        (B) on an annual basis, if the firefighter is at
                    least 40 years old and is a high-risk individual; and
                        (C) as clinically indicated (without regard to
                    age).
                (4) Other cancers.--Such services shall include routine
            screenings for any other cancer the risk or occurrence of which
            the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
            has identified as higher among firefighters than among the
            general public, the provision of which shall be carried out
            during the annual periodic health assessment of the
            firefighter.
        (b) Optional Nature.--A firefighter of the Department of Defense
    may opt out of the receipt of a medical testing or related service
    provided under subsection (a).
        (c) Use of Consensus Technical Standards.--In providing medical
    testing and related services under subsection (a), the Secretary shall
    use consensus technical standards in accordance with section 12(d) of
    the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995 (15 U.S.C.
    272 note).
        (d) Documentation.--
                (1) In general.--In providing medical testing and related
            services under subsection (a), the Secretary--
                        (A) shall document the acceptance rates of such
                    tests offered and the rates of such tests performed;
                        (B) shall document tests results, to identify
                    trends in the rates of cancer occurrences among
                    firefighters; and
                        (C) may collect and maintain additional information
                    from the recipients of such tests and other services,
                    to allow for appropriate scientific analysis.
                (2) Privacy.--In analyzing any information of an individual
            documented, collected, or maintained under paragraph (1), in
            addition to complying with other applicable privacy laws, the
            Secretary shall ensure the name, and any other personally
            identifiable information, of the individual is removed from
            such information prior to the analysis.
                (3) Sharing with centers for disease control and
            prevention.--The Secretary may share data from any tests
            performed under subsection (a) with the Director of the Centers
            for Disease Control and Prevention, as appropriate, to increase
            the knowledge and understanding of cancer occurrences among
            firefighters.
        (e) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``firefighter'' has the meaning given that
            term in section 707 of the National Defense Authorization Act
            for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 133 Stat. 1441; 10
            U.S.C. 1074m note).
                (2) The term ``high-risk individual'' means an individual
            who--
                        (A) is African American;
                        (B) has at least one first-degree relative who has
                    been diagnosed with prostate cancer at an early age; or
                        (C) is otherwise determined by the Secretary to be
                    high risk with respect to prostate cancer.

    SEC. 710. CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITORING PILOT PROGRAM.

        (a) Pilot Program.--The Secretary of Defense shall carry out a
    pilot program under the TRICARE program under which the Secretary
    provides covered members with continuous glucose monitoring technology
    to assess the effects of real-time metabolic health tracking and early
    intervention on improving--
                (1) the health of the members; and
                (2) force readiness.
        (b) Participation.--The Secretary shall require a covered member to
    participate in the pilot program under subsection (a) if the Secretary
    identifies the member as being in either the Partially Medically Ready
    category or the Not Medically Ready category of the Individual Medical
    Readiness program.
        (c) Data.--
                (1) Exclusive uses.--The Secretary may use the health
            information of a covered member collected under the pilot
            program under subsection (a) only for the purposes of--
                        (A) carrying out the pilot program, including with
                    respect to furnishing information to the Comptroller
                    General of the United States pursuant to subsection
                    (g)(1);
                        (B) providing health care, including preventative
                    care, to the member pursuant to chapter 55 of title 10,
                    United States Code; and
                        (C) conducting the Individual Medical Readiness
                    program.
                (2) No use for medical discharges.--The Secretary may not
            use the health information of a covered member collected under
            the pilot program under subsection (a) in separating or
            discharging the member from the Armed Forces under chapter 61
            of title 10, United States Code.
                (3) Prohibition on nongovernmental use.--A nongovernmental
            entity that provides continuous glucose monitoring technology
            under the pilot program under subsection (a), or otherwise
            provides services under the pilot program, may not--
                        (A) retain any rights to health information of a
                    covered member collected under the pilot program;
                        (B) use such information except as authorized by
                    this section; and
                        (C) may not retain such information after such
                    authorized use is completed.
        (d) Provision of Information and Services.--The Secretary shall
    provide covered members participating in the pilot program under
    subsection (a) with--
                (1) information regarding metabolic health awareness; and
                (2) education and services to improve force readiness.
        (e) Training.--The Secretary shall--
                (1) provide medical professionals of the military
            departments with in-person training on the background,
            procedures, and reporting requirements of the pilot program
            under subsection (a); and
                (2) establish shared educational resources and training
            materials that may be used by all the military departments.
        (f) Duration.--The Secretary shall carry out the pilot program
    under subsection (a) for a five-year period.
        (g) Reports.--
                (1) Comptroller general.--
                        (A) Initial.--Not later than three years after the
                    date on which the Secretary commences the pilot program
                    under subsection (a), the Comptroller General of the
                    United States shall submit to the Committees on Armed
                    Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate
                    a report on the pilot program, including--
                                (i) a comparison of the rates of members in
                            the Partially Medically Ready category or the
                            Not Medically Ready category of the Individual
                            Medical Readiness program during 2025 and
                            during the third year in which the pilot
                            program is carried out; and
                                (ii) recommendations to improve the pilot
                            program.
                        (B) Final.--Not later than five years after the
                    date on which the Secretary commences the pilot program
                    under subsection (a), the Comptroller General shall
                    submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House
                    of Representatives and the Senate a report on the pilot
                    program, including--
                                (i) an assessment of the effectiveness of
                            the recommendations under subparagraph (A)(ii);
                            and
                                (ii) a determination by the Comptroller
                            General regarding whether the pilot program
                            should be extended.
                (2) DOD.--Not later than five years after the date on which
            the Secretary commences the pilot program under subsection (a),
            the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services
            of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on the
            pilot program, including--
                        (A) data regarding the use and efficacy of the
                    pilot program;
                        (B) how the pilot program affected force readiness;
                    and
                        (C) any recommendations by the Secretary to improve
                    the pilot program.
        (h) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``covered member'' means a member of the Armed
            Forces serving on active duty who meets any of the following
            criteria:
                        (A) The member has been diagnosed with prediabetes.
                        (B) The member has been diagnosed with type 2
                    diabetes and does not take insulin.
                        (C) The member has had gestational diabetes.
                        (D) The member is overweight or obese.
                (2) The term ``Individual Medical Readiness program'' means
            the program specified in Department of Defense Instruction
            6025.19, or successor instruction.
                (3) The term ``TRICARE program'' has the meaning given that
            term in section 1072 of title 10, United States Code.

    SEC. 711. TRICARE COVERAGE FOR ANESTHESIA FOR IN-OFFICE DENTAL
                  PROCEDURES FOR PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY.

        Section 1077(a)(10) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
    inserting before the period the following: ``, including with respect
    to anesthesia for in-office dental procedures for children''.

    SEC. 712. NOTIFICATION TO TRICARE BENEFICIARIES OF COVERAGE TRANSITION
                  REQUIREMENTS.

        Chapter 55 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting
    after section 1097d the following:
    ``Sec. 1097e. TRICARE program: notice of coverage transition
                  requirements
        ``(a) Provision of Notice.--(1) The Secretary shall provide each
    covered beneficiary with notices of a TRICARE coverage transition
    requirement that affects the individual.
        ``(2) The Secretary shall provide notice under paragraph (1)
    through electronic means.
        ``(b) Timing of Notice.--The Secretary shall provide notices to a
    covered beneficiary under subsection (a)(1) as follows:
                ``(1) On the date that is one year before the covered
            beneficiary will experience a TRICARE coverage transition
            requirement.
                ``(2) On the date that is 180 days before the covered
            beneficiary will experience a TRICARE coverage transition
            requirement.
                ``(3) On the date that is 30 days before the covered
            beneficiary will experience a TRICARE coverage transition
            requirement.
        ``(c) Outreach.--The Secretary shall conduct an outreach and public
    awareness campaign to inform covered beneficiaries of TRICARE coverage
    transition requirements, including through the TRICARE internet
    website, social media, and through family readiness groups.
        ``(d) Reports.--On an annual basis the Secretary shall submit to
    the congressional defense committees a report on the implementation of
    this section, including metrics relating to the outreach and public
    awareness campaign under subsection (c) and any recommendations to
    improve making covered beneficiaries aware of TRICARE coverage
    transition requirements.
        ``(e) TRICARE Coverage Transition Requirement.--In this section,
    the term `TRICARE coverage transition requirement' means a requirement
    under this chapter for a covered beneficiary to make a different
    election under the TRICARE program to continue enrollment in the
    TRICARE program, including by reason of attaining a certain age as
    described in section 1086(d) or 1110b of this title.''.

    SEC. 713. PROHIBITION ON COVERAGE OF GENDER-RELATED MEDICAL TREATMENT
                  UNDER TRICARE.

        (a) TRICARE.--
                (1) In general.--Chapter 55 of title 10, United States
            Code, is amended by inserting after section 1076f the following
            new section:
    ``Sec. 1076g. TRICARE program: prohibition on coverage and furnishment
                  gender-related medical treatment
        ``(a) Prohibition.--Except as provided by subsection (b), medical
    care under section 1076 of this title with respect to members of the
    armed forces and dependents of such members does not include gender-
    related medical treatment, and the Secretary of Defense may not furnish
    any such treatment.
        ``(b) Exceptions.--The prohibition in subsection (a) shall not
    apply to medical treatment provided for purposes of treating--
                ``(1) a disorder of sex development, diagnosed by a
            physician after such physician has determined through genetic
            or biochemical testing that such minor does not have normal sex
            chromosome structure, sex steroid hormone production, or sex
            steroid hormone action;
                ``(2) irresolvably ambiguous biological sex characteristics
            of such minor, including the presence of--
                        ``(A) 46 XX chromosomes with virilization;
                        ``(B) 46 XY chromosomes with undervirilization; or
                        ``(C) both ovarian and testicular tissue; or
                ``(3) an infection, injury, disease, or disorder caused or
            exacerbated by gender-related medical treatment.
        ``(c) Definitions.--In this section:
                ``(1) The term `female' means an individual who naturally
            has, had, will have, or would have, but for a developmental or
            genetic anomaly or historical accident, the reproductive system
            that at some point produces, transports, and utilizes eggs for
            fertilization.
                ``(2) The term `gender'--
                        ``(A) means--
                                ``(i) males, females, or the natural
                            differences between males and females, unless
                            such term is otherwise specified or used alone
                            (rather than with or as an adjective modifying
                            other words); and
                                ``(ii) is a synonym for sex; and
                        ``(B) does not mean gender identity, experienced
                    gender, gender expression, or gender roles.
                ``(3) The term `gender-related medical treatment' means--
                        ``(A) with respect to a female individual, medical
                    treatments provided for purposes of addressing the
                    perception of such individual that the gender or sex of
                    such individual is not female, including--
                                ``(i) surgical procedures, including--
                                        ``(I) vaginectomy;
                                        ``(II) hysterectomy;
                                        ``(III) oophorectomy;
                                        ``(IV) reconstruction of the
                                    urethra;
                                        ``(V) metoidioplasty;
                                        ``(VI) phalloplasty;
                                        ``(VII) salpingo-oophorectomy;
                                        ``(VIII) scrotoplasty;
                                        ``(IX) implantation of erection or
                                    testicular protheses;
                                        ``(X) subcutaneous mastectomy;
                                        ``(XI) vocal cord surgery;
                                        ``(XII) pectoral implants; and
                                        ``(XIII) penile transplantation;
                                ``(ii) exogenous doses of testosterone or
                            other androgens; and
                                ``(iii) puberty blockers, including--
                                        ``(I) GnRH agonists; and
                                        ``(II) synthetic drugs that
                                    suppress the production of estrogen and
                                    progesterone or delay or suppress
                                    pubertal development in female
                                    individuals; and
                        ``(B) with respect to a male individual, medical
                    treatments provided for purposes of addressing the
                    perception of such individual that the gender or sex of
                    such individual is not male, including--
                                ``(i) surgical procedures, including--
                                        ``(I) penectomy;
                                        ``(II) orchiectomy;
                                        ``(III) vaginoplasty;
                                        ``(IV) clitoroplasty;
                                        ``(V) vulvoplasty;
                                        ``(VI) augmentation mammoplasty;
                                        ``(VII) facial feminization
                                    surgery;
                                        ``(VIII) vocal cord surgery;
                                        ``(IX) chondrolaryngoplasty;
                                        ``(X) gluteal augmentation; and
                                        ``(XI) uterine transplantation;
                                ``(ii) exogenous doses of estrogen; and
                                ``(iii) puberty blockers, including--
                                        ``(I) GnRH agonists; and
                                        ``(II) synthetic drugs that
                                    suppress the production of testosterone
                                    or delay or suppress pubertal
                                    development in male individuals.
                ``(4) The term `male' means an individual who naturally
            has, had, will have, or would have, but for a developmental or
            genetic anomaly or historical accident, the reproductive system
            that at some point produces, transports, and utilizes sperm for
            fertilization.
                ``(5) The term `sex' means the biological determination as
            to whether an individual is male or female.
        ``(d) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section may be
    construed to entitle an individual to medical care under this chapter
    for which they are not otherwise entitled to under this chapter.''.
        (b) Conforming Amendments.--Such chapter is further amended as
    follows:
                (1) In section 1077(b), by adding at the end the following:
                ``(4) Treatment prohibited under section 1076g of this
            title with respect to members of the armed forces and
            dependents of such members.''.
                (2) In section 1079(a)(20), by striking ``that could result
            in sterilization''.

                     Subtitle B--Health Care Administration

    SEC. 721. MILITARY-CIVILIAN MEDICAL SURGE PROGRAM.

        (a) Establishment.--Section 1096 of title 10, United States Code,
    is amended--
                (1) in the section heading, by adding at the end the
            following: ``; medical surge program''; and
                (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection:
        ``(e) Medical Surge Program.--(1) The Secretary shall carry out a
    program of record known as the Military-Civilian Medical Surge Program
    to--
                ``(A) support locations that the Secretary selects under
            paragraph (3); and
                ``(B) enhance the interoperability and medical surge
            capability and capacity of the National Disaster Medical System
            in response to a declaration or other action described in
            subparagraphs (A) through (E) of paragraph (4).
        ``(2)(A) The Secretary, acting through the National Center for
    Disaster Medicine and Public Health at the Uniformed Services
    University of the Health Sciences (or such successor center), shall
    oversee the operation, staffing, and deployment of the Program.
        ``(B) In carrying out the Program, the Secretary shall maintain
    requirements for staffing, specialized training, research, and
    education, regarding patient regulation, movement, definitive care, and
    other matters the Secretary determines critical to sustaining the
    health of members of the armed forces.
        ``(3)(A) In carrying out the Program, the Secretary shall establish
    partnerships at locations selected under subparagraph (B) with public,
    private, and nonprofit health care organizations, health care
    institutions, health care entities, academic medical centers of
    institutions of higher education, and hospitals that the Secretary
    determines--
                ``(i) are critical in mobilizing a civilian medical
            response in support of a wartime contingency or other
            catastrophic event in the United States; and
                ``(ii) have demonstrated technical proficiency in critical
            national security domains, including high-consequence
            infectious disease and special pathogen preparedness, and
            matters relating to defense, containment, management, care, and
            transportation.
        ``(B) The Secretary shall select not fewer than eight locations
    that are operationally relevant to the missions of the Department of
    Defense under the National Disaster Medical System and are aeromedical
    or other transport hubs or logistics centers in the United States for
    partnerships under subparagraph (A). The Secretary may select more than
    eight locations, including locations outside of the continental United
    States, if the Secretary determines such additional locations cover
    areas of strategic and operational relevance to the Defense Department.
        ``(4) The Secretary shall ensure that the partnerships under
    paragraph (3)(A) allow for civilian medical personnel to quickly and
    effectively mobilize direct support to military medical treatment
    facilities and provide support to other requirements of the military
    health system pursuant to the following:
                ``(A) A declaration of a national emergency under the
            National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1621 et seq.).
                ``(B) A public health emergency declared under section 319
            of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d).
                ``(C) A declaration of war by Congress.
                ``(D) The President's exercise of executive powers under
            the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1541 et seq.).
                ``(E) Any other emergency or major disaster as declared by
            the President.
        ``(5)(A) The Secretary of Defense shall carry out the Program in
    collaboration with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the Secretary of
    Health and Human Services, the Secretary of Transportation, and the
    Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
        ``(B) Each official specified in subparagraph (A) shall prescribe
    regulations necessary to carry out the Program.
        ``(C) Not later than December 31, 2026, the officials specified in
    subparagraph (A) shall jointly issue an interagency operations plan for
    the Program.
        ``(D) Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to authorize
    the Secretary of Defense to control, direct, limit, or otherwise affect
    the authorities of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the Secretary of
    Health and Human Services, the Secretary of Transportation, and the
    Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency with respect
    to medical preparedness and response, staffing levels, or resource
    allocation.
        ``(6) Beginning July 1, 2026, and annually thereafter, the
    Secretary, in coordination with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the
    Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Secretary of
    Transportation, and the Administrator of the Federal Emergency
    Management Agency, shall submit to the appropriate congressional
    committees a report on the status, readiness, and operational
    capabilities of the Program. Each report shall include an assessment of
    personnel readiness, resource availability, interagency coordination
    efforts, and recommendations for continued improvements to the Program.
        ``(7) In this subsection:
                ``(A) The term `appropriate congressional committees' means
            the following:
                        ``(i) The Committee on Armed Services, the
                    Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, the
                    Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and the Committee on
                    Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives.
                        ``(ii) The Committee on Armed Services, the
                    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, the
                    Committee on Veterans' Affairs, the Committee on
                    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, and the
                    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of
                    the Senate.
                ``(B) The term `institution of higher education' means a
            four-year institution of higher education (as defined in
            section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C.
            1001(a))).
                ``(C) The term `National Disaster Medical System' means the
            system established under section 2812 of the Public Health
            Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300hh-11).
                ``(D) The term `Program' means the Military-Civilian
            Medical Surge Program established under paragraph (1).''.
        (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--Of the amounts authorized to
    be appropriated by section 1405, as specified in the funding table in
    section 4501, there is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary
    of Defense $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2026 to carry out subsection (e)
    of section 1097 of title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection
    (a).

    SEC. 722. REIMBURSEMENT FOR TRAVEL EXPENSES RELATING TO SPECIALTY CARE
                  FOR CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES AND DEPENDENTS.

        Section 1074i of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``In any case'' and
            inserting ``Except as provided by subsection (b), in any
            case''; and
                (2) in subsection (b)--
                        (A) by striking the heading and inserting ``Special
                    Rules for Certain Members and Dependents.--'';
                        (B) by striking ``The Secretary of Defense'' and
                    inserting ``(1) The Secretary of Defense''; and
                        (C) by inserting after paragraph (1), as designated
                    by subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, the following
                    new paragraph:
        ``(2) With respect to members of the armed forces on active duty
    and their dependents, the Secretary shall administer subsection (a) by
    substituting `50 miles' for `100 miles'.''.

    SEC. 723. PAYMENT ADJUSTMENTS FOR OUTPATIENT SERVICES FOR CERTAIN
                  CHILDREN'S HOSPITALS.

        (a) Requirement.--Section 1079(i) of title 10, United States Code,
    is amended--
                (1) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (5); and
                (2) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following new
            paragraph (4):
        ``(4)(A) In addition to amounts paid under paragraph (2), the
    Secretary shall pay an annual payment adjustment to a children's
    hospital for outpatient services if the Secretary determines that, with
    respect to the year covered by the payment adjustment, the hospital
    meets one or more of the following criteria:
                ``(i) 10 percent or more of the revenue of the hospital
            comes from services provided to covered individuals under the
            TRICARE program.
                ``(ii) The hospital received not fewer than 10,000 visits
            by covered individuals that were paid under paragraph (2).
                ``(iii) The hospital has been determined by the Secretary
            to be essential for operations of the TRICARE program.
        ``(B) The amount of the annual payment adjustment paid to a
    children's hospital under subparagraph (A) shall be the amount that is
    30 percent of payments made under the Outpatient Prospective Payment
    System (or successor system) to the children's hospital under paragraph
    (2) during the year covered by the annual payment adjustment for
    outpatient services provided to covered individuals.
        ``(C) In this paragraph:
                ``(i) The term `children's hospital' means a provider of
            services provided under a plan covered by this section that is
            a children's hospital.
                ``(ii) The term `covered individual' means a member of the
            armed forces serving on active duty or a dependent of such a
            member.''.
        (b) Methodology and Regulations.--The Secretary of Defense shall--
                (1) develop a payment methodology to determine the amounts
            required to be paid under paragraph (4) of section 1079(i) of
            title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a); and
                (2) prescribe joint regulations to carry out such payments
            that are separate from the regulations concerning outpatient
            prospective payments pursuant to paragraph (2) of such section.

    SEC. 724. VERIFICATION OF LICENSURE OF HEALTH-CARE PROFESSIONALS OF THE
                  MILITARY DEPARTMENTS.

        Subsection (b) of section 1094 of title 10, United States Code, is
    amended to read as follows:
        ``(b)(1) The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that each individual
    who provides health care independently as a health-care professional at
    a health care facility of the Department of Defense meets the
    requirement of subsection (a).
        ``(2) In carrying out paragraph (1), the Secretary shall establish
    a centralized credential system that allows the commanding officer of a
    health care facility of the Department to verify the licensure of a
    health-care professional, regardless of the location of the facility or
    the armed force in which the health-care professional serves. The
    Secretary shall ensure that not less than 90 percent of such
    verifications are completed within seven days of the date on which the
    commanding officer requests such verification if the request does not
    relate to a health-care professional with an adverse record.''.

    SEC. 725. EXPANSION OF HEALTH CARE LICENSE PORTABILITY FOR MEMBERS OF
                  THE NATIONAL GUARD PERFORMING TRAINING OR DUTY.

        Section 1094(d)(3)(B) of title 10, United States Code, is amended
    by striking ``under section 502(f) of title 32 in response to an actual
    or potential disaster'' and inserting ``under title 32''.

    SEC. 726. LICENSURE REQUIREMENT FOR HEALTH-CARE PROFESSIONALS OF
                  PARTNER COUNTRIES.

        Section 1094(e) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) in paragraph (1)(A), by striking ``; and'' and
            inserting ``, or the official agency of the government of a
            partner country; and''; and
                (2) by inserting at the end the following:
                ``(3) The term `partner country' means any of the
            following:
                        ``(A) Australia.
                        ``(B) Canada.
                        ``(C) New Zealand.
                        ``(D) United Kingdom.
                        ``(E) Any other country designated as a partner
                    country by the Secretary of Defense for the purposes of
                    this section.''.

    SEC. 727. MODIFICATION OF LIMITATION ON REDUCTION OF MILITARY MEDICAL
                  MANNING END STRENGTH.

         Section 741 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization
    Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 136 Stat. 2395; 10 U.S.C.
    129c note) is amended--
                (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``five-year period''
            both places it appears and inserting ``10-year period''; and
                (2) in subsection (c)--
                        (A) in paragraph (2), by striking ``Not later than
                    two years after the date of the enactment of this
                    Act,'' and inserting ``During each of 2024 and 2029,'';
                    and
                        (B) in paragraphs (3) and (4), by striking ``three
                    years after the date of the enactment of this Act,''
                    both places it appears and inserting ``December 31,
                    2030,''.

    SEC. 728. PROHIBITION ON PAINFUL RESEARCH ON DOMESTIC CATS AND DOGS.

        (a) Prohibition.--Except as provided by subsection (b) or (c), the
    Secretary of Defense may not conduct, or support the conduct of,
    painful research on a domestic cat (Felis catus) or a domestic dog
    (Canis familiaris).
        (b) Exception.--The prohibition in subsection (a) shall not apply
    with respect to any physical exam, training program, or study relating
    to service animals or military animals.
        (c) Waiver.--The Secretary of Defense may waive the prohibition in
    subsection (a) on a case-by-case basis if the Secretary--
                (1) determines that the waiver is in the national security
            interests of the United States; and
                (2) not later than 30 days after the date on which the
            Secretary makes the waiver, submits to the congressional
            defense committees a detailed justification for the waiver,
            including--
                        (A) an identification of the Department of Defense
                    account from which funds would be obligated or expended
                    to conduct, or support the conduct of, the proposed
                    research covered by the waiver;
                        (B) an identification of the amount of such funds;
                        (C) an identification of the intended purpose of
                    such funds;
                        (D) an identification of the recipient or
                    prospective recipient of such funds (including any
                    nongovernmental recipient, as applicable);
                        (E) an explanation for how the waiver is in the
                    national security interests of the United States; and
                        (F) any other information the Secretary determines
                    appropriate.
        (d) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``military animal'' has the meaning given the
            term in section 2583(i)(1) of title 10, United States Code.
                (2) The term ``painful research'' includes any research,
            biomedical training, experimentation, or biological testing,
            classified in pain category D or E by the Department of
            Agriculture.
                (3) The term ``service animal'' has the meaning given the
            term in section 37.3 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations,
            or such successor regulation.

    SEC. 729. PILOT PROGRAM TO TEST STANDALONE TECHNOLOGY TO IMPROVE
                  EFFICIENCIES IN SUPPLY-CHAIN MANAGEMENT, MEDICAL
                  READINESS, AND MEDICAL PROCESSES.

        (a) Establishment.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
    enactment of the Act, the Secretary of Defense, acting through the
    Director of the Defense Health Agency, shall carry out a pilot program
    to test and evaluate existing standalone technologies to assess whether
    such technologies accomplish the following:
                (1) Improving efficiencies in medical supply-chain
            management and in military medical readiness.
                (2) Streamlining medical processes.
                (3) Improving recordation accuracy.
                (4) Reducing rates of needlestick injury.
                (5) Enhancing retention rates of military health care
            providers.
        (b) Duration.--The Secretary shall carry out the pilot program for
    a five-year period.

    SEC. 730. AVAILABILITY OF SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINER SERVICES AT
                  MILITARY MEDICAL TREATMENT FACILITIES.

        (a) Requirement.--Not later than one year after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall ensure that each
    military medical treatment facility maintains, at all times, the
    continuous availability of at least one qualified sexual assault nurse
    examiner to provide forensic medical examinations and related care to
    sexual assault survivors.
        (b) Use of Contracts to Meet Requirement.--The Secretary may
    satisfy the requirement in subsection (a) with respect to a military
    medical treatment facility if the Secretary enters into a contract or
    other agreement with a private provider under which the provider
    ensures the continuous availability of a qualified sexual assault nurse
    examiner to provide services at that facility. In entering into such a
    contract or other agreement, the Secretary shall ensure the following:
                (1) A qualified sexual assault nurse examiner is on call 24
            hours per day and will arrive at the facility not later than
            two hours after being called.
                (2) The qualified sexual assault nurse examiners are
            located--
                        (A) not more than 25 miles by road from the
                    facility; or
                        (B) within a 30-minute emergency response travel
                    time under normal conditions from the facility.
                (3) The qualified sexual assault nurse examiners meet or
            exceed all credentialing, training, and certification standards
            that the Secretary would otherwise apply to a sexual assault
            nurse examiner employed directly by the Department of Defense.
        (c) Information.--Not later than one year after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall--
                (1) issue updated policy guidance of the Department
            implementing the requirements of subsections (a) and (b),
            including standard language for contracts or other agreements
            under subsection (b); and
                (2) submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House
            of Representatives and the Senate a report detailing--
                        (A) the status of sexual assault nurse examiner
                    staffing at each military medical treatment facility;
                        (B) any contracts or other agreements entered into
                    under subsection (b), including the names and locations
                    of providers;
                        (C) the average response times for sexual assault
                    nurse examiners and any gaps in coverage experienced
                    during the one-year period preceding the report; and
                        (D) plans to address any identified shortfalls in
                    service availability.
        (d) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``military medical treatment facility'' has
            the meaning given that term in section 1073c of title 10,
            United States Code.
                (2) The term ``sexual assault nurse examiner'' means a
            registered nurse who has received specialized training and
            certification in the forensic examination of sexual assault
            survivors and the collection of forensic evidence, in
            accordance with standards established by the International
            Association of Forensic Nurses or an equivalent certifying
            body.

    SEC. 731. UNIFORM PROTOCOLS ON SCREENING FOR UNWANTED SEXUAL BEHAVIOR.

        (a) Guidance.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Director of the Defense Health Agency, in
    coordination with the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs
    and the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, shall
    develop comprehensive written guidance establishing uniform protocols
    for providing a screening for unwanted sexual behavior to patients at
    military medical treatment facilities.
        (b) Report.--Not later than one year after the date on which the
    Director issues the guidance under subsection (a), the Director shall
    submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing the
    following:
                (1) An assessment of the extent to which each military
            medical treatment facility has implemented the guidance.
                (2) Aggregate, de-identified data on screening rates,
            positive-screen rates, and referral follow-through.
                (3) Any planned revisions to the guidance.
        (c) Screening for Unwanted Sexual Behavior Defined.--In this
    section, the term ``screening for unwanted sexual behavior'' means the
    use of standardized, evidence-based questions or instruments to detect
    whether an individual has been subject to any sexual contact or
    interaction to which the individual did not or could not freely
    consent, including harassment, coercion, assault, or abuse.

    SEC. 732. ACCESS TO SEXUAL ASSAULT FORENSIC EXAMINATIONS FOR CIVILIAN
                  EMPLOYEES AND CONTRACTORS.

        Section 1725(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
    Fiscal Year 2014 (Public Law 113-66; 10 U.S.C. 1561 note) is amended--
                (1) in paragraph (2)--
                        (A) by inserting ``(or other individual covered
                    under paragraph (3))'' after ``patient of the
                    facility''; and
                        (B) by inserting ``(or other such individual's
                    need)'' after ``patient's need''; and
                (2) by adding at the end the following:
                ``(3) Access to sexual assault forensic examiners.--In
            addition to furnishing sexual assault forensic examinations to
            patients of military medical treatment facilities, the
            Secretary of Defense shall ensure that civilian employees and
            contractors of the Department of Defense are furnished sexual
            assault forensic examinations at military medical treatment
            facilities (including such facilities located outside the
            United States) following an allegation of sexual assault,
            regardless of whether the employee or contractor is otherwise
            eligible for health care under chapter 55 of title 10, United
            States Code.''.

    SEC. 733. MANDATORY TRAINING ON HEALTH EFFECTS OF PERFLUOROALKYL OR
                  POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES.

        The Secretary of Defense shall provide to each health care provider
    of the Department of Defense mandatory training regarding the potential
    health effects of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances.

    SEC. 734. REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO WELLNESS CHECKS FOR HEALTH AND
                  WELFARE OF CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.

        (a) Wellness Checks.--
                (1) Wellness checks required.--The Secretary of Defense
            shall issue such regulations, policies, and procedures as may
            be necessary to require that, whenever appropriate following a
            member of the Armed Forces sustaining any significant injury or
            illness or being on sick call, a wellness check is conducted to
            account for the health and welfare of such member.
                (2) Methods of contact.--In conducting a wellness check for
            a member of the Armed Forces pursuant to paragraph (1), if the
            member does not respond to such check conducted via an
            electronic or telephone communication method, the individual
            conducting the check shall progress to an in-person method of
            contact.
                (3) Result of failure to locate.--If, as a result of a
            wellness check conducted pursuant to paragraph (1) for a member
            of the Armed Forces, the individual conducting such check is
            unable to locate such member, the individual shall refer to the
            applicable regulations, policies, and procedures of the
            Department of Defense regarding the determination and reporting
            of such member as missing, absent unknown, absent without
            leave, or duty status-whereabouts unknown.
        (b) Implementation by Unit Commanders.--In carrying out subsection
    (a), the Secretary of Defense shall ensure that each unit commander
    coordinates with the judge advocates assigned or attached to, or
    performing duty with, the unit under the command of such commander for
    assistance in the implementation of any regulation, policy, or
    procedure required under subsection (a) with respect to such unit.
        (c) Additional Actions by Unit Commanders.--On a routine basis,
    each unit commander shall--
                (1) review the requirements contained in the document
            titled ``Commander's Critical Information Requirements'', dated
            January 2020, or such successor document, to ensure such
            requirements--
                        (A) have been issued or updated during the three-
                    year period preceding any such review;
                        (B) reflect such medical issues or safety incidents
                    of members of the Armed Forces that the commander deems
                    sufficiently significant; and
                        (C) have been distributed to the unit under the
                    command of such commander; and
                (2) host confidential wellness meetings with subordinate
            commanders at which such commanders may discuss with one or
            more medical officers assigned to such unit any significant
            injuries or illnesses affecting members of the Armed Forces
            serving in or with such unit.
        (d) Training Courses.--Each Secretary concerned, and the Secretary
    of Defense with respect to civilian personnel of the Department of
    Defense, shall develop and implement training courses to ensure each
    member of an Armed Force under the jurisdiction of that Secretary (or
    each civilian employee of the Department of Defense, respectively) is
    aware of the importance of accountability with respect to health and
    welfare and of the significant negative outcomes that may occur when
    accountability procedures fail. Such courses shall be offered at
    leadership and supervisor trainings and shall include content relating
    to the conduct of wellness checks in accordance with subsection (a) and
    other related actions.
        (e) Secretary Concerned Defined.--In this section, the term
    ``Secretary concerned'' has the meaning given such term in section
    101(a) of title 10, United States Code.

    SEC. 735. EXTENSION OF NOTICE AND WAIT PERIOD FOR PROPOSED
                  RESTRUCTURING, REALIGNMENT, OR MODIFICATION TO MILITARY
                  MEDICAL TREATMENT FACILITIES.

        Section 703(d)(4)(C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
    Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328; 130 Stat. 2199), as amended by
    section 718 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
    2021 (Public Law 116-283; 134 Stat. 3696), is further amended by
    striking ``180-day'' and inserting ``one-year''.

    SEC. 736. ANNUAL PUBLICATION OF INFORMATION RELATING TO THE TREATMENT
                  OF CIVILIANS IN MILITARY MEDICAL TREATMENT FACILITIES.

        Section 1079b of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (f); and
                (2) by inserting after subsection (d) the following new
            subsection:
        ``(d) Annual Publication of Information.--On an annual basis, the
    Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services
    of the House of Representatives and the Senate, and make publicly
    available on the internet website of the Department of Defense, the
    following information with respect to the year covered by the report:
                ``(1) The total amount of fees owed by civilians for
            medical care described in subsection (a), disaggregated by
            military medical treatment facility.
                ``(2) The number of civilians who received such medical
            care, disaggregated by military medical treatment facility.
                ``(3) The number of civilians who received a waiver under
            subsection (b), and the average amount of fees waived,
            disaggregated by military medical treatment facility.
                ``(4) The number of civilians who received a reduction of
            fees under subsection (c), and the average amount of fees
            remaining after such reductions, disaggregated by military
            medical treatment facility.''.

    SEC. 737. AVAILABILITY OF DEFENSE HEALTH PROGRAM AND OTHER FUNDS FOR
                  CERTAIN MEDICAL COUNTERMEASURES.

        (a) Availability.--Chapter 55 of title 10, United States Code, is
    amended by inserting after section 1100 the following new section:
    ``Sec. 1100a. Availability of Defense Health Program and other funds
                  for certain medical countermeasures
        ``(a) Authority.--Subject to the availability of appropriations for
    such purpose, amounts available under the Defense Health Program
    account established under section 1100, and amounts available under the
    Operation and Maintenance, Army account for medical readiness, may be
    obligated or expended by the Director of the Defense Health Agency to
    conduct the activities described in subsection (b) for the protection
    and sustainment of deployed forces across the roles of medical care.
        ``(b) Activities Described.--The activities described in this
    subsection are the following:
                ``(1) The procurement or pre-positioning of a medical
            countermeasure for forward deployment.
                ``(2) The forward deployment of a medical countermeasure.
                ``(3) Any associated logistics, storage, or sustainment
            activity necessary to ensure the availability or readiness of a
            forward-deployed medical countermeasure.
        ``(c) Coordination.--The Director of the Defense Health Agency
    shall coordinate with the Secretaries of the military departments and
    the commanders of the combatant commands with respect to any obligation
    or expenditure of funds under subsection (a).
        ``(d) Definitions.--In this section:
                ``(1) The term `medical countermeasure' includes--
                        ``(A) a vaccine, therapeutic, prophylactic, or
                    diagnostic; and
                        ``(B) an advanced wound care product, including
                    antimicrobial and barrier-protective dressings such as
                    silver-plated bandages.
                ``(2) The term `roles of medical care' has the meaning
            given such term in the publication of the Chairman of the Joint
            Chiefs of Staff titled `Joint Publication 4-02: Joint Health
            Service', dated December 11, 2017, or such successor
            publication.''.
        (b) Reports.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for three years, the
    Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services
    of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report describing--
                (1) the categories of medical countermeasures procured and
            forward-deployed using funds authorized to be obligated or
            expended under section 1100 of title 10, United States Code, as
            added by subsection (a);
                (2) the locations supported by any such use of funds; and
                (3) any gaps or shortfalls identified in connection with
            the provision of such medical countermeasures to deployed
            forces.

           Subtitle C--Studies, Briefings, Reports, and Other Matters

    SEC. 741. MILITARY MEDICAL COOPERATION ARRANGEMENTS AMONG FIVE EYES
                  COUNTRIES.

        Subchapter II of chapter 138 of title 10, United States Code, is
    amended by adding at the end the following new section:
    ``Sec. 2350t. Military medical cooperation arrangements among Five Eyes
                  countries
        ``(a) Authority.--The Secretary of Defense may enter into a
    bilateral or multilateral memorandum of understanding or other formal
    agreement with one or more governments of the Five Eyes countries to
    support military medical cooperation or improve operational medical
    interoperability.
        ``(b) Definitions.--In this section:
                ``(1) The term `Five Eyes countries' means the following:
                        ``(A) Australia.
                        ``(B) Canada.
                        ``(C) New Zealand.
                        ``(D) The United Kingdom.
                ``(2) The term `military medical cooperation' means any of
            the following:
                        ``(A) Information exchange.
                        ``(B) Medical interoperability, including
                    credentialing of health care personnel.
                        ``(C) Medical education, training, exercises, and
                    evaluation.
                        ``(D) Medical research, development, trials, and
                    evaluation.
                        ``(E) Biodefense, including with respect to
                    prevention, preparation, response, and investigation.
                        ``(F) Medical logistics, including the recognition
                    of MedCM, drugs and medical equipment.
                        ``(G) Patient movement.
                        ``(H) Any other areas for cooperation designated by
                    the Secretary of Defense.
                ``(3) The term `military medicine' means any of the
            following:
                        ``(A) Combat casualty care including trauma,
                        ``(B) Military infectious disease.
                        ``(C) Chemical, biological, radiological, and
                    nuclear medical support.
                        ``(D) Deployed health care delivery.
                        ``(E) Public health, health readiness, and force
                    health protection.
                        ``(F) Mental health.
                        ``(G) Humanitarian response.
                        ``(H) Anomalous health incidents.
                        ``(I) Mass casualty management.
                        ``(J) Any other areas of military medicine
                    designated by the Secretary of Defense.''.

    SEC. 742. STRATEGY FOR TREATING TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIES THROUGH
                  DIGITAL HEALTH TECHNOLOGIES.

        Section 735 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization
    Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 10 U.S.C. 1071 note) is
    amended--
                (1) by redesignating subsections (e) and (f) as subsections
            (f) and (g), respectively; and
                (2) by inserting after subsection (d) the following new
            subsection:
        ``(e) Digital Health Technologies.--
                ``(1) Working group.--As part of the Initiative, the
            Secretary shall establish a working group to develop a strategy
            for treating traumatic brain injuries through digital health
            technologies.
                ``(2) Membership.--The working group shall be composed of
            members of the Armed Forces, civilian employees of the
            Department of Defense, and individuals not employed by the
            Federal Government, who have expertise in traumatic brain
            injury clinical care, biomedical informatics, engineering, or
            implementation science.
                ``(3) Elements.--The strategy developed under paragraph (1)
            shall include the following:
                        ``(A) Identification of capability gaps in the
                    treatment of traumatic brain injuries that could be
                    addressed through artificial intelligence and digital
                    health technologies.
                        ``(B) An analysis of existing research,
                    development, and acquisition efforts leveraging
                    artificial intelligence-based capabilities and digital
                    health technologies, including any applicable
                    commercial off-the-shelf solutions being used by the
                    Secretary to support the treatment of traumatic brain
                    injuries.
                        ``(C) Recommendations with respect to advances
                    required to--
                                ``(i) address gaps identified under
                            subparagraph (A); and
                                ``(ii) significantly improve the treatment
                            of traumatic brain injuries using artificial
                            intelligence and digital health technologies.
                        ``(D) A recommended investment plan to advance
                    technology and knowledge readiness levels to field
                    digital health technologies to treat traumatic brain
                    injuries.
                ``(4) Briefing.--Not later than one year after the date of
            the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for
            Fiscal Year 2026, the Secretary shall provide to the Committees
            on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the
            Senate a briefing on the strategy developed under paragraph
            (1).''.

    SEC. 743. REPORT ON TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIES AMONG CERTAIN PILOTS
                  SERVING ON ACTIVE DUTY.

        (a) Report.--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 that contains a study
    determining whether, and to what extent, members of the Armed Forces
    serving on active duty as pilots suffer from traumatic brain injury
    resulting from the cumulative effects of high-speed maneuvers, catapult
    launches, and other repetitive actions potentially harmful to brain
    health as a result of such service.
        (b) Matters Included.--The report under subsection (a) shall
    include the following:
                (1) The results of the study under subsection (a).
                (2) A summary of existing policies and procedures of the
            Department of Defense, as of the date of the report, for
            identifying, documenting, and treating mild, moderate, and
            severe traumatic brain injury among pilots.
                (3) A strategy to better identify, document, and treat
            mild, moderate, and severe traumatic brain injury among pilots.
                (4) Recommendations of the Secretary with respect to
            potential regulatory and legislative actions to address
            challenges in identifying, documenting, and treating mild,
            moderate, and severe traumatic brain injury among pilots.

    SEC. 744. STUDY ON PREVALENCE AND MORTALITY OF CANCER AMONG MILITARY
                  ROTARY-WING PILOTS AND AVIATION SUPPORT PERSONNEL.

        (a) Study Required.--The Director of the Defense Health Agency, in
    coordination with the Directors of the National Institutes of Health
    and the National Cancer Institute, shall conduct a study among covered
    individuals in two phases as provided by this section.
        (b) Initial Phase of Study.--
                (1) Goal of initial phase.--Under the initial phase of the
            study under subsection (a), the Director of the Defense Health
            Agency shall determine, for each cancer specified in paragraph
            (2), whether there is an increased prevalence of, or increased
            rate of mortality caused by, such cancer for covered
            individuals as compared to similarly aged individuals in the
            general population (or, in the case of the cancer specified in
            paragraph (2)(B), for female covered individuals as compared to
            similarly aged women in the general population).
                (2) Cancers specified.--The cancers specified in this
            paragraph are the following:
                        (A) Brain cancer.
                        (B) Breast cancer.
                        (C) Colon and rectal cancer.
                        (D) Kidney cancer.
                        (E) Lung cancer.
                        (F) Melanoma.
                        (G) Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
                        (H) Ovarian cancer.
                        (I) Pancreatic cancer.
                        (J) Prostate cancer.
                        (K) Testicular cancer.
                        (L) Urinary bladder cancer.
                        (M) Cervical cancer.
                (3) Report on initial phase.--Not later than one year after
            the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the
            Defense Health Agency shall submit to the appropriate
            congressional committees a report on the findings of the phase
            of the study under this subsection.
        (c) Second Phase of Study.--
                (1) Goal of second phase.--If, pursuant to the phase of the
            study under subsection (b), the Director of the Defense Health
            Agency determines there is an increased prevalence of, or
            increased mortality rate caused by, any cancer specified in
            subsection (b)(2) among covered individuals (or, with respect
            to the cancer specified in subsection (b)(2)(B), among female
            covered individuals), the Director shall conduct a second phase
            of the study to--
                        (A) identify any carcinogenic toxin or other
                    hazardous material associated with the operation of
                    military rotary-wing aircraft, such as fumes, fuels, or
                    other liquids;
                        (B) identify any operating environment, including
                    frequencies or electromagnetic fields, in which covered
                    individuals may have received excess exposure to non-
                    ionizing radiation in the course of such operation,
                    including non-ionizing radiation associated with
                    airborne, ground, or shipboard radars; and
                        (C) identify potential exposures as a result of
                    military service by covered individuals to carcinogenic
                    toxins or other hazardous materials not associated with
                    the operation of military rotary-wing aircraft (such as
                    exposure to burn pits, toxins in contaminated water, or
                    toxins embedded in soils), including by determining--
                                (i) the locations of such service; and
                                (ii) any duties of covered individuals
                            unrelated to such operation and associated with
                            an increased prevalence of, or increased
                            mortality rate caused by, cancer.
                (2) Report on second phase.--If the Director of the Defense
            Health Agency conducts the phase of the study under this
            subsection, not later than one year after the date on which the
            Director submits the report under subsection (b)(3), the
            Director shall submit to the appropriate congressional
            committees a report on the findings of such phase.
                (3) Data format.--The Director of the Defense Health Agency
            shall format any data resulting from the phase of the study
            under this subsection consistent with the formatting of data
            under the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results program,
            including by disaggregating such data by race, gender, and age.
        (d) Sources of Data.--In conducting the study under this section,
    the Director of the Defense Health Agency shall use data from--
                (1) the database of the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End
            Results program;
                (2) the study conducted under section 750 of the National
            Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-
            283; 134 Stat. 3716); and
                (3) any other study previously conducted by the Secretary
            of a military department that the Director determines relevant
            for purposes of this section.
        (e) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``appropriate congressional committees''
            means--
                        (A) the Committee on Armed Services and the
                    Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of
                    Representatives; and
                        (B) the Committee on Armed Services and the
                    Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate.
                (2) The term ``covered Armed Force'' means the Army, Navy,
            Marine Corps, Air Force, or Space Force.
                (3) The term ``covered individual'' means any individual
            who--
                        (A) served in a covered Armed Force on or after
                    February 28, 1961, as an aircrew member of a rotary-
                    wing aircraft (including as a pilot or aviation support
                    personnel), without regard to the status, position,
                    rank, or grade of the individual within such crew; and
                        (B) receives health care benefits under chapter 55
                    of title 10, United States Code.
                (4) The term ``Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results
            program'' means the program of the National Cancer Institute
            referred to in section 399B(d)(1) of the Public Health Service
            Act (40 U.S.C. 280e(d)(1)), or any successor program.

    SEC. 745. STUDY ON EFFECTS OF SERVICE IN THE SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES
                  TO HEALTH OF MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.

        (a) Study.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment
    of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall conduct a five-year
    longitudinal study on the evaluation and treatment of traumatic brain
    injuries and other injuries to provide analyses, findings, and
    recommendations with respect to extending the health span of members of
    special operations forces.
        (b) Elements.--The study under subsection (a) shall include the
    following:
                (1) An evaluation of various exposure factors, including
            environmental, injury, and disease, to identify and quantify
            the relationship of such exposure to long-term health.
                (2) An identification of sensitive and rapid biomarkers
            related to injury and outcomes at the acute, subacute, and
            chronic level that translate to practical injury mitigation.
                (3) The characterizing and analysis of the factors
            associated with mitigating initial injury, enhancing force
            resilience, and optimizing long-term outcomes.
                (4) An identification of the critical pre-service and post-
            service related issues that affect long-term health span.
                (5) An identification of the factors associated with early
            aging at the patient facing and cellular level to identify
            targets for potential therapeutics and interventions.
                (6) Any other elements as determined appropriate by the
            Secretary.
        (c) Progress Reports.--Not later than 90 days after the date on
    which the Secretary commences the study under subsection (a), and
    annually thereafter during the duration of the study, the Secretary
    shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of
    Representatives and the Senate a progress report of activities
    conducted under the study during the period covered by the report.
        (d) Final Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date on which
    the Secretary completes the study under subsection (a), the Secretary
    shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of
    Representatives and the Senate a report containing the findings of the
    study and recommendations based on the study, including information
    regarding--
                (1) identification of health trajectories associated with a
            career serving as a member of the special operations forces;
                (2) modifiable and nonmodifiable factors, including
            biomarkers, disease processes, and social determinants of
            health, associated with life-span trajectories and an increase
            in force readiness;
                (3) any recommendations to alter health trajectories and
            improve force resilience and long-term health span in active
            and retired members of the special operations forces; and
                (4) processes to integrate factors that affect the health
            of an individual before serving in the special operations
            forces, including with respect to the exposure history and
            health trajectory of the individual, into simple scores that
            can be use to improve the care of active and retired members of
            the special operations forces.
        (e) Special Operations Forces Defined.--In this section, the term
    ``special operations forces'' means the forces described in section
    167(j) of title 10, United States Code.

    SEC. 746. PILOT PROGRAM ON USE OF FISH SKIN REGENERATION PRODUCTS IN
                  TREATING BURN AND BLAST INJURIES.

        (a) Pilot Program.--The Secretary of Defense may carry out a pilot
    program to--
                (1) evaluate the efficacy of fish skin regeneration
            products in treating burn and blast injuries of members of the
            Armed Forces; and
                (2) with respect to such products, assess the clinical
            outcomes, cost-effectiveness, and potential benefits for long-
            term recovery and military readiness.
        (b) Location.--If the Secretary carries out the pilot program under
    subsection (a), the Secretary shall carry out the pilot program at the
    Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
        (c) Duration.--If the Secretary carries out the pilot program under
    subsection (a), the Secretary shall carry out the pilot program for
    three years.
        (d) Reports.--Not later than one year after the date on which the
    Secretary commences the pilot program under subsection (a), and
    annually thereafter during the life of the pilot program, the Secretary
    shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of
    Representatives and the Senate a report on the pilot program.

    SEC. 747. PILOT PROGRAM ON REMOTE BLOOD PRESSURE MONITORING FOR CERTAIN
                  PREGNANT AND POST-PARTUM TRICARE BENEFICIARIES.

        (a) Establishment.--
                (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
            enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, acting through
            the Defense Health Agency, shall establish a pilot program on
            blood pressure monitoring for at-risk pregnant and postpartum
            TRICARE beneficiaries in order to increase the rate of early
            detection of hypertensive disorder related to pregnancy and
            postpartum.
                (2) Model.--The Secretary may model the pilot program on a
            pilot program for blood pressure self-monitoring of the Healthy
            Start Program operated by the Health Resources and Services
            Administration of the Department of Health and Human Services.
        (b) Sites.--The Secretary shall select sites for the pilot program
    in accordance with the following:
                (1) The pilot program shall operate at not fewer than two
            military medical treatment facilities of each of the Army,
            Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Space Force.
                (2) Sites shall be geographically diverse, including
            locations in rural and urban areas.
                (3) The Secretary shall give priority to a military medical
            treatment facility that has a large number of obstetric
            patients or a history of maternal health programs.
        (c) Participants.--
                (1) Eligibility.--An eligible participant for the pilot
            program, is an individual--
                        (A) who is enrolled in TRICARE;
                        (B) who is pregnant or postpartum;
                        (C) who receives health care through a military
                    medical treatment facility selected under subsection
                    (b); and
                        (D) whom the Secretary determines is at risk (based
                    on evidence and current medical standards and
                    recommendations) of a hypertensive disorder of
                    pregnancy or negative health outcomes as a result of a
                    hypertensive disorder of pregnancy.
                (2) Voluntary.--Participation in the pilot program shall be
            voluntary.
        (d) Equipment.--A participant in the pilot program shall receive--
                (1) a device approved by the Food and Drug Administration
            for the digital monitoring of blood pressure, validated by the
            Food and Drug Administration for use during pregnancy, capable
            of remote monitoring and data transmission, has adjustable or
            alternative cuff sizes; and
                (2) educational materials and instructions on the use of
            such device from a health care provider of the Department of
            Defense.
        (e) Providers.--In carrying out the pilot program, the Secretary
    shall use primary care and obstetric care providers of eligible
    participants, to the extent practicable.
        (f) Materials.--The Secretary shall develop supporting materials
    for health care providers who facilitate the pilot program, including
    the following:
                (1) Guidance on how to identify eligible participants for
            the pilot program.
                (2) Evidence-based educational materials regarding maternal
            health best practices for eligible participants.
        (g) Term.--The pilot program shall terminate five years after the
    date on which the Secretary establishes such pilot program.
        (h) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the termination of the
    pilot program, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed
    Services of the House of Representatives and Senate a report on the
    pilot program, and publish such report on the website of the Department
    of Defense. The report shall include the following elements,
    disaggregated by the Armed Force, sex, age, race, and ethnicity of
    participants:
                (1) The number of participants in the pilot program.
                (2) The percentage of such participants who used the
            monitors as prescribed.
                (3) A summary of barriers or challenges participants
            experienced using the monitors and if they resulted in
            underutilization.
                (4) The percentage of participants who had blood pressure
            readings of concern.
                (5) The percentage of participants described in paragraph
            (4) who received medical attention based on such readings.
                (6) A summary of provider and participant feedback,
            including percentages of--
                        (A) providers that found the program influenced
                    patient care; and
                        (B) participants who found the program was helpful
                    in managing their own care.
                (7) Recommendations of the Secretary whether the pilot
            program should be altered, expanded, or made permanent.

    SEC. 748. PILOT PROGRAM TO HELP CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES
                  STOP SMOKING.

        (a) Authority.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense may carry out a one-
    year pilot program to furnish, to covered members, the alternatives to
    smoking specified in subsection (b) in order--
                (1) to help such covered members stop smoking; and
                (2) to improve the health of such covered members.
        (b) Alternatives to Smoking.--The alternatives to smoking specified
    in this subsection are:
                (1) Counseling.
                (2) Nicotine gum.
                (3) Nicotine patches.
                (4) Electric nicotine delivery systems.
                (5) Nicotine pouches.
                (6) Heat-not-burn (HNB) products.
        (c) Participation.--If the Secretary carries out such a pilot
    program, the pilot program shall operate--
                (1) in not less than one covered Armed Force; and
                (2) at not less than one military installation at which
            covered members serve in numbers that exceed the national
            average for each of the following:
                        (A) Smoking cigarettes or other combustible tobacco
                    products.
                        (B) Population of Black Americans.
                        (C) Population of Asian and Pacific Islander
                    Americans.
                        (D) Population of Hispanic Americans.
                        (E) Population of Appalachian Americans.
        (d) Report.--Not later than one year after the termination of such
    a pilot program, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed
    Services of the Senate and House of Representatives, a report regarding
    the results of the pilot program. Elements of such report shall include
    the determination of the Secretary regarding--
                (1) whether the pilot program helped covered members stop
            smoking;
                (2) the alternatives specified in subsection (b) that are
            most effective in helping covered members to stop smoking;
                (3) gaps in health care services available to covered
            members who belong to the populations described in subsection
            (c)(2); and
                (4) the recommendation of the Secretary whether to expand,
            extend, or make permanent the pilot program.
        (e) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``covered Armed Force'' means the Army, Navy,
            Marine Corps, Air Force, or Space Force.
                (2) The term ``covered member'' means a member of a covered
            Armed Force--
                        (A) serving on active duty; and
                        (B) who smokes at least one cigarette (or other
                    combustible tobacco product) per week.

    SEC. 749. PILOT PROGRAM ON SECURE, MOBILE PERSONAL HEALTH RECORD FOR
                  MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES PARTICIPATING IN THE
                  TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.

        (a) Pilot Program.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall commence carrying
    out a pilot program under which members of the Armed Forces who are
    serving on active duty and receiving benefits or services under the
    Transition Assistance Program are able to use a covered health record
    platform to collect their medical records before separating from active
    duty.
        (b) Selection of Armed Forces.--The Secretary shall select not less
    than one Armed Force in which to carry out the pilot program under
    subsection (a).
        (c) Contract Authority.--
                (1) In general.--The Secretary shall seek to enter into a
            contract using competitive procedures with an appropriate
            entity, as determined by the Secretary, for the provision of
            the covered health record platform under the pilot program
            under subsection (a).
                (2) Notice of competition.--Not later than 60 days after
            the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall
            issue a request for proposals for the contract described in
            paragraph (1). Such request shall be full and open to any
            contractor that has an existing covered health record platform.
                (3) Selection.--Not later than 120 days after the date of
            the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall award a contract
            to an appropriate entity pursuant to the request for proposals
            under paragraph (2) if at least one acceptable offer from such
            an entity is submitted.
        (d) Duration of Pilot Program.--
                (1) In general.--The Secretary shall carry out the pilot
            program under subsection (a) for a period of not less than one
            year.
                (2) Termination or extension of program.--At the end of the
            one-year period specified in paragraph (1), the Secretary may--
                        (A) terminate the pilot program under subsection
                    (a);
                        (B) continue the pilot program;
                        (C) expand the pilot program; or
                        (D) implement the use of a covered health record
                    platform in the Transition Assistance Program
                    throughout the Armed Forces.
        (e) Prohibition on New Appropriations.--No additional funds are
    authorized to be appropriated to carry out the requirements of this
    section. Such requirements shall be carried out using amounts otherwise
    authorized to be appropriated for the Department of Defense.
        (f) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``covered health record platform'' means a
            secure personal health record platform that meets the following
            requirements:
                        (A) Has web-based and native mobile phone app
                    capabilities.
                        (B) Has the capability to store and share records
                    with the Department of Veterans Affairs or any other
                    designated care provider.
                        (C) Has the capability to store records in the
                    cloud.
                        (D) Does not have a requirement for integration to
                    receive or share records.
                        (E) Has the capability to instantly share data
                    based on a combination of access key and personal
                    identifier.
                        (F) Has the capability to provide secure data
                    storage and records transfer upon separation of a
                    member of the Armed Forces from active duty.
                        (G) Does not require a business associate agreement
                    with any parties.
                        (H) Has secure data isolation with access controls.
                        (I) Has, at a minimum, data security that would
                    require separate encryption for each document, relying
                    on AES256 or better algorithm with keys encryption
                    using RSA2048 or better algorithm, or any successor
                    similar algorithm.
                (2) The term ``Transition Assistance Program'' means the
            program of the Department of Defense for preparation
            counseling, employment assistance, and other transitional
            services provided under sections 1142 and 1144 of title 10,
            United States Code.

    SEC. 750. REPORT ON TRANSITIONING OF MAIL-ORDER PHARMACY PROGRAM OF
                  TRICARE PROGRAM TO AN IN-HOUSE MAIL ORDER SERVICE.

        (a) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
    Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
    Representatives a report on the feasibility and advisability of
    transitioning the contractor-operated mail-order pharmacy program of
    the TRICARE program to a service provided directly by the Department of
    Defense.
        (b) Elements.--The report under subsection (a) shall include an
    analysis of the following with respect to the transition described in
    such subsection:
                (1) Costs, including administrative costs, dispensing fees,
            and administrative overhead.
                (2) Structure and staffing.
                (3) The effect on beneficiaries under the TRICARE program,
            including regarding delivery times and quality.
                (4) The feasibility and advisability of combining the mail-
            order pharmacy functions under the TRICARE program with the
            mail-order pharmacy functions of the Veterans Health
            Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
        (c) TRICARE Program Defined.--In this section, the term ``TRICARE
    program'' has the meaning given that term in section 1072 of title 10,
    United States Code.

    SEC. 751. STRATEGIC PLAN TO ADDRESS MENTAL HEALTH OF MEMBERS OF THE
                  ARMED FORCES.

        (a) Plan.--The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with each
    Secretary of a military department and the Director of the Defense
    Health Agency, shall develop a strategic plan to address suicide by
    members of the Armed Forces and the mental health services provided to
    members.
        (b) Elements.--The plan under subsection (a) shall include the
    following:
                (1) Developing and enforcing uniform protocols with respect
            to--
                        (A) the regulations prescribed for the self-
                    initiated referral process under section 1090b(e) of
                    title 10, United States Code, for members of the Armed
                    Forces seeking mental health evaluations;
                        (B) the provision of information, including through
                    workplace posters, flyers, and advertisements, to
                    ensure members are aware of such referral process.
                (2) Standardized mental health training for members of the
            Armed Forces, including--
                        (A) specialized training for commanders, senior
                    enlisted leaders, and medical personnel on identifying
                    and addressing mental health concerns;
                        (B) the development of a certification process
                    based on completion of training with documented proof
                    of compliance;
                        (C) how to respond when a member initiates the
                    referral process under section 1090b(e) of title 10,
                    United States Code; and
                        (D) how to recognize signs indicating mental health
                    distress.

    SEC. 752. STUDY ON IMPLEMENTATION OF ACCREDITATION REQUIREMENTS FOR
                  MILITARY DENTAL TREATMENT FACILITIES.

        (a) Study Required.--The Inspector General of the Department of
    Defense shall conduct a study on the implementation of section
    744(b)(4) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
    2021 (Public Law 116-283; 10 U.S.C. 1071 note) with respect to military
    dental treatment facilities. Such study shall include the following:
                (1) An identification of the number and percentage of
            military dental treatment facilities that have not achieved
            accreditation as required under such section 744(b)(4) as of
            the date of the study.
                (2) An analysis of any barriers, including administrative
            or operational barriers, impeding the achievement of such
            accreditation requirement with respect to military dental
            treatment facilities.
                (3) An assessment of the resources, including personnel,
            training, and infrastructure resources, necessary to achieve
            full compliance with such accreditation requirement.
                (4) An estimate of the costs necessary to bring any
            unaccredited military dental treatment facility into compliance
            with such accreditation requirement.
                (5) Recommendations for any administrative, legislative, or
            other action necessary to ensure the full implementation of
            such accreditation requirement.
        (b) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Inspector General of the Department of
    Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House
    of Representatives and the Senate a report on the study under
    subsection (a). Such report shall include--
                (1) the findings of the study;
                (2) a plan to ensure compliance with section 744(b)(4) of
            the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021
            (Public Law 116-283; 10 U.S.C. 1071 note); and
                (3) any recommendations by the Inspector General for
            additional resources or legislative authority necessary to
            achieve full compliance with such section.

    SEC. 753. ASSESSMENT AND PROGRAM ON USE OF RADIATION-SHIELDING PERSONAL
                  PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT OR REDUCE THE SEVERITY OF
                  ACUTE RADIATION SYNDROME AND ASSOCIATED MORTALITY.

        (a) Assessment.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health
    Affairs, acting through the Director of the Armed Forces Radiobiology
    Research Institute, shall submit to the congressional defense
    committees an assessment of whether targeted protection of bone marrow
    using gamma radiation-shielding personal protective equipment is likely
    to reduce the risk of acute radiation syndrome by reducing the severity
    of radiation-induced health effects, improving survivability in high-
    dose radiation environments, or both.
        (b) Program.--If the assessment under subsection (a) finds that
    protecting bone marrow using gamma radiation-shielding personal
    protective equipment is likely to reduce the risk of acute radiation
    syndrome by reducing the severity of radiation-induced health effects,
    improving survivability in high-dose radiation environments, or both,
    not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act,
    the Secretary of Defense shall develop requirements and an acquisition
    plan for the procurement, prepositioning, and maintenance of gamma
    radiation-shielding personal protective equipment for use by covered
    personnel.
        (c) Elements.--In carrying out the program under subsection (b),
    the Secretary of Defense shall--
                (1) develop requirements for the procurement,
            prepositioning, and maintenance of gamma radiation-shielding
            personal protective equipment designed to protect bone marrow;
                (2) an acquisition plan, including estimated costs, for the
            procurement, prepositioning, and maintenance of gamma
            radiation-shielding personal protective equipment designed to
            protect bone marrow; and
                (3) consider, in coordination with the Chairman of the
            Joint Chiefs of Staff and the commanders of the combatant
            commands--
                        (A) the number of covered personnel who are
                    deployed in areas in which the use of tactical nuclear
                    weapons is a substantial threat;
                        (B) the number of covered personnel who are
                    deployed in areas in which potential nuclear reactor
                    emergencies may pose a substantial threat;
                        (C) the operational requirements of the Department
                    of Defense;
                        (D) appropriate doctrine, training, and operational
                    plans for effective use of such personal protective
                    equipment;
                        (E) a feasible schedule for implementation of the
                    program; and
                        (F) approaches that could complement carrying out
                    the program on medical countermeasures pursuant to
                    section 734 of the Servicemember Quality of Life
                    Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for
                    Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159; 10 U.S.C. 1071
                    note).
        (d) Covered Personnel Defined.--In this section, the term ``covered
    personnel'' means--
                (1) members of the Armed Forces deployed either inside or
            outside the United States;
                (2) civilian employees of the Department of Defense
            deployed outside the United States; and
                (3) civilian employees of the Department of Defense and
            members of the Armed Forces stationed in the National Capital
            Region (as defined in section 2674 of title 10, United States
            Code) responsible for the chemical, biological, and nuclear
            defense mission.

    SEC. 754. PRESCRIPTION DROP BOXES.

        The Secretary of Defense shall maintain at each military
    installation a prescription drop box to allow for the safe disposal of
    unused prescription drugs, including opioids.

    SEC. 755. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE MEDICAL SUPPLY CHAIN RISK
                  IDENTIFICATION AND TRANSPARENCY ENHANCEMENT.

        (a) Assessments and List.--Not later than 270 days after the date
    of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall--
                (1) conduct supply chain risk assessments across the
            Defense Health Agency and relevant acquisition offices of the
            Department of Defense to determine the origin of covered items;
            and
                (2) develop and maintain a prioritized list, which may be
            classified, of high-risk critical medical products that rely on
            covered items originating from the People's Republic of China.
        (b) Elements.--The assessments under subsection (a)(1) shall
    include--
                (1) identification and prioritization of critical medical
            products for review;
                (2) evaluation of dependencies on inputs originating from
            China;
                (3) analysis of vulnerability to supply chain disruption
            during war, national emergency, or public health crisis;
                (4) assessment of domestic manufacturing capacity,
            including gaps, single points of failure, and economic threats
            to domestic producers;
                (5) identification of the location of design,
            manufacturing, and packaging facilities; and
                (6) evaluation of dependencies in deployable medical units,
            military medical treatment facilities, and medical logistics
            systems of the Department.
        (c) Report.--
                (1) Requirement.--Not later than180 days after the date of
            the initial assessment conducted under paragraph (1) of
            subsection (a), and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall
            submit to the congressional defense committees a report
            detailing--
                        (A) findings from the high-risk medical products
                    list developed under paragraph (2) of such subsection;
                        (B) strategies to strengthen stockpiles and
                    readiness contracts; and
                        (C) recommendations to reduce reliance on Chinese
                    supply chains, including procurement policy revisions,
                    alternative sourcing, expansion of domestic
                    manufacturing, and incentives for United States-based
                    production of covered items.
                (2) Form.--The report under paragraph (1) may be submitted
            in classified form.
        (d) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``covered items'' means pharmaceuticals,
            active pharmaceutical ingredients, personal protective
            equipment, medical devices, and medical diagnostic equipment,
            used by the Department of Defense.
                (2) The term ``critical medical product'' means any covered
            item identified by the Secretary of Defense as essential to
            national defense, force health protection, or continuity of
            operations.
                (3) The term ``domestic manufacturing'' means the conduct
            in the United States of research and development, engineering,
            or production activities necessary for manufacturing a critical
            medical product.
                (4) The term ``foreign country of concern'' has the meaning
            given the term ``covered nations'' in section 4872(f)(2) of
            title 10, United States Code, and any additional countries so
            designated by the Department of State.

    SEC. 756. ASSESSMENT AND REPORT ON HEALTH CARE SERVICES AVAILABLE TO
                  CIVILIAN AND MILITARY PERSONNEL AT NAVAL AIR WEAPONS
                  STATION CHINA LAKE.

        (a) Assessment.--The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the
    Secretary of the Navy, shall develop an assessment of the adequacy of
    health care services available to the military and civilian personnel
    workforce at Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake.
        (b) Report.--Not later than 60 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 assessment conducted
    under subsection (a). Such report shall include the following:
                (1) A description of challenges to the provision of health
            care services to the individuals specified in such subsection
            through the military health system or the private sector,
            including--
                        (A) a description of any such challenge relating
                    to--
                                (i) insufficient funding or authority to
                            provide adequate services;
                                (ii) inaccessibility of health care
                            services available; or
                                (iii) a shortage in providers of emergency
                            care or other specialized health care services;
                            and
                        (B) a description of any potential effect of such
                    challenges on the mission of Naval Air Weapons Station
                    China Lake, including any tenant command present on
                    such military installation.
                (2) Recommendations of the Secretary with respect to
            legislative proposals to improve such the adequacy of such
            health care services available to the individuals specified in
            subsection (a).
                (3) The plan of the Secretary to address any challenge, or
            mitigate any potential effect, under paragraph (1).

    SEC. 757. REVIEW AND UPDATE OF ONLINE INFORMATION RELATING TO SUICIDE
                  PREVENTION AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH.

        Not later than August 1, 2027, each Secretary of a military
    department (as defined in section 101 of title 10, United States Code)
    shall--
                (1) review any information relating to suicide prevention
            or behavioral health that is published on an internet website
            of the military department at the installation level;
                (2) update such information, including any contact
            information for suicide prevention or behavioral health
            resources, as may be necessary; and
                (3) submit to the congressional defense committees a
            certification that such information is accurate as of the date
            of such certification.

    SEC. 758. STUDY ON PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF AND MENTAL HEALTH IMPACTS
                  OF COMBAT REMOTELY PILOTED AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS.

        (a) Study Required.--The Secretary of Defense shall conduct a
    comprehensive study on the psychological effects and mental health
    impacts of remotely piloted aircraft combat operations on members of
    the Armed Forces and other personnel engaged in such operations.
        (b) Elements.--The study under subsection (a) shall include the
    following elements:
                (1) An assessment of the prevalence of post-traumatic
            stress disorder, depression, anxiety, burnout, moral injury,
            and other mental health conditions among members of the Armed
            Forces and civilian personnel who--
                        (A) Pilot or operate combat remotely piloted
                    aircraft systems; or
                        (B) analyze combat imagery and conduct targeting
                    assessments for such systems.
                (2) A comparative analysis of the mental health outcomes of
            such individuals relative to--
                        (A) aircrew engaged in crewed combat operations;
                    and
                        (B) personnel deployed in non-flying combat roles.
                (3) An evaluation of operational stressors unique to combat
            drone operations, including--
                        (A) shift work and sleep disruption;
                        (B) remote witnessing of lethal operations;
                        (C) emotional disengagement and isolation; and
                        (D) exposure to civilian casualties or traumatic
                    visual content.
                (4) An assessment of existing Department of Defense mental
            health support services available to remotely piloted aircraft
            personnel and whether such services are adequate, accessible,
            and appropriately tailored.
                (5) Recommendations to improve mental health screening,
            treatment, and prevention for remotely piloted aircraft
            operators and support staff.
        (c) Consultation.--In conducting the study, the Secretary shall
    consult with--
                (1) the Surgeons General of the Armed Forces;
                (2) the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and
            Readiness;
                (3) the Defense Health Agency;
                (4) behavioral health experts within the Department of
            Veterans Affairs; and
                (5) appropriate scientific institutions with expertise in
            combat psychology and remote warfare.
        (d) Report to Congress.--Not later than 12 months 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 an unclassified report on the results of the study
    conducted under this section, including the recommendations described
    in subsection (b)(5).

    SEC. 759. PILOT PROGRAM ON PRE-PROGRAMMING OF SUICIDE PREVENTION
                  RESOURCES INTO SMART DEVICES ISSUED TO MEMBERS OF THE
                  ARMED FORCES.

        (a) In General.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall commence the
    conduct of a pilot program under which the Secretary--
                (1) pre-downloads the Virtual Hope Box application of the
            Defense Health Agency, or such successor application, on the
            covered devices of members of the Armed Forces;
                (2) pre-programs the National Suicide Hotline number and
            Veterans Crisis Line number into the contacts for such covered
            devices; and
                (3) provides training, as part of the training on suicide
            awareness and prevention conducted throughout the Department of
            Defense, on the preventative resources described in paragraphs
            (1) and (2).
        (b) Duration.--The Secretary of Defense shall carry out the pilot
    program under this section for a two-year period.
        (c) Scope.--The Secretary of Defense shall determine the
    appropriate scope of individuals participating in the pilot program
    under this section to best represent each Armed Force and to ensure a
    relevant sample size.
        (d) Identification of Other Resources.--In carrying out the pilot
    program under this section, the Secretary of Defense shall coordinate
    with the Director of the Defense Health Agency and the Secretary of
    Veterans Affairs to identify other useful technology-related resources
    for use in the pilot program.
        (e) Report.--Not later than 30 days after the date on which the
    pilot program under this section terminates, the Secretary of Defense
    shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of
    Representatives and the Senate a report on the pilot program, including
    recommendations by the Secretary relating to expanding the scope of
    future pilot programs to include members of the Armed Forces who do not
    possess covered devices.
        (f) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``covered device'' means a smart device
            (including a mobile phone) that is issued to an individual by
            the Secretary of Defense or the Secretary of an Armed Force.
                (2) The term ``Veterans Crisis Line'' means the toll-free
            hotline for veterans established under section 1720F(h) of
            title 38, United States Code.

    SEC. 760. STUDY ON OPIOID PRESCRIBING PRACTICES.

        The Secretary of Defense shall conduct an updated study on opioid
    prescribing to ensure that the provider practices of medication-
    prescribing health professionals across the military health system
    conform with--
                (1) the clinical practice guidelines of the Department of
            Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs; and
                (2) the prescribing guidelines published by the Centers for
            Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug
            Administration.

    SEC. 761. TIMELINESS OF ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORDS DURING TRANSITION
                  FROM THE ARMED FORCES.

        (a) Report.--
                (1) Requirement.--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
            timeliness of providing members of the Armed Forces who are
            separating from active duty with a copy of the electronic
            health records of the members.
                (2) Elements.--The report under paragraph (1) shall include
            the following, with respect to the one-year period preceding
            the date of the report:
                        (A) The average number of days following separation
                    from active duty for a member to receive the electronic
                    health records of the member.
                        (B) The most number of days a member has waited to
                    receive such records.
                        (C) An explanation for delays in providing members
                    such records.
        (b) Standards.--The Secretary shall establish standards to ensure
    that a member of the Armed Forces who is separating from active duty
    receives the electronic health records of the member within a
    reasonable period.

    SEC. 762. STUDY ON TRICARE PROGRAM CONTRACT TRANSITION.

        (a) Requirement.--Not later than two years after the date of the
    enactment of this section, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
    congressional defense committees a study on the TRICARE contract
    transition.
        (b) Elements.--The study under subsection (a) shall include the
    following:
                (1) The effects of the TRICARE contract transition on--
                        (A) members of the Armed Forces and covered
                    beneficiaries who receive health care under the TRICARE
                    program in the West region; and
                        (B) the providers of such health care.
                (2) The average time for such members and covered
            beneficiaries to resolve any issues relating to the TRICARE
            contract transition.
                (3) A description of how the Department of Defense and the
            TRICARE program--
                        (A) prepared for the TRICARE contract transition;
                    and
                        (B) communicated information to such members and
                    covered beneficiaries regarding the transition and how
                    to resolve any issues relating to the transition.
        (c) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The terms ``covered beneficiary'' and ``TRICARE
            program'' have the meaning given such terms in section 1072 of
            title 10, United States Code.
                (2) The term ``TRICARE contract transition'' means the
            transition to a new contract under the TRICARE program with
            respect to the administration of the West region occurring on
            January 1, 2025.

    SEC. 763. REPORT ON USE OF OCULOMETRIC BRAIN HEALTH ASSESSMENT SYSTEMS
                  FOR DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.

        (a) Assessment Required.--The Under Secretary of Defense for
    Personnel and Readiness, in consultation with the Surgeons General of
    the Armed Services, or other relevant Department of Defense
    organizations identified by the Secretary of Defense, shall conduct an
    assessment on the use of oculometric biomarker monitoring technologies
    to support mission sets of the Department of Defense.
        (b) Contents.--The assessment conducted under subsection (a) shall
    contain each of the following elements:
                (1) The anticipated mid- and long-term utility of
            oculometric monitoring systems in optimizing human performance
            and enhancing U.S. military readiness and operational
            effectiveness.
                (2) The ability of oculometric biomarker monitoring to
            detect fatigue, stress, traumatic brain injury, substance use
            disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder in servicemembers,
            including in deployed environments.
                (3) The effectiveness of such systems in reducing
            operational risk and enhancing cognitive resilience in combat
            and training settings.
                (4) The role of oculometric biomarker monitoring in early
            detection of traumatic brain injury, substance use disorder,
            and post-traumatic stress disorder for active-duty personnel
            and veterans, including the utility of monitoring recovery and
            tailoring rehabilitation plans to individual servicemembers.
                (5) Whether use of oculometric monitoring systems enhances
            mission readiness by providing real-time physiological and
            cognitive performance feedback.
                (6) The potential of such systems to reduce costly
            attrition and improve decision-making under stress.
                (7) Opportunities for integration with existing or planned
            medical, training, and readiness systems of the Department.
                (8) The role of brain health monitoring technologies in
            protecting against performance degradation that may jeopardize
            mission success.
                (9) Potential contributions of oculometric technologies to
            allied and partner nation capacity building.
                (10) A review of outcomes from existing trials funded by
            the Department of oculometric biomarker monitoring technologies
            with the Air Force, Army, and the National Aeronautics and
            Space Administration.
                (11) Identification of any gaps in such trials requiring
            further research, development, testing, and evaluation.
        (c) Report Required.--Not later than March 1, 2026, the Under
    Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness shall submit to the
    appropriate congressional committees a report containing--
                (1) the assessment required under subsection (a); and
                (2) recommendations on the optimal use of oculometric
            biomarker monitoring technologies to support mission sets of
            the Department of Defense, including on--
                        (A) expansion of device deployment across field
                    units and military medical centers;
                        (B) further operational trials to benchmark injury
                    thresholds and readiness indicators; and
                        (C) integration of cognitive and neurological
                    health metrics into existing health and readiness
                    reporting systems of the Department.
        (d) Form of Report.--The report required by subsection (c) shall be
    submitted in an unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.

    SEC. 764. PLAN AND REPORT BY DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY RELATING TO
                  CHIROPRACTIC CLINICS AT MILITARY INSTALLATIONS.

        (a) Plan.--The Director of the Defense Health Agency shall develop
    a plan to--
                (1) reopen any clinic at a military installation if, before
            the date of the enactment of this Act, such clinic--
                        (A) offered chiropractic services; and
                        (B) was closed; and
                (2) pay chiropractors stationed at military installations
            under the General Schedule.
        (b) Report.--Not later than March 31, 2026, the Director of the
    Defense Health Agency shall submit to the Committee on Armed Services
    of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Armed Services of
    the Senate a report on the plan developed under subsection (a).

      TITLE VIII--ACQUISITION POLICY, ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT, AND RELATED
                                    MATTERS

                 Subtitle A--Acquisition Policy and Management

    SEC. 801. MULTIYEAR PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY FOR COVERED WEAPON SYSTEMS.

        (a) Authority for Multiyear Procurement.--Subject to section 3501
    of title 10, United States Code, the Secretary of the Defense shall
    enter into one or more multiyear contracts for the procurement of a
    covered weapon system if--
                (1) a decision has been made to move such covered weapon
            system to full-rate production; and
                (2) such covered weapon system is projected to maintain
            full-rate production for a period of five or more consecutive
            years after entering into such a contract.
        (b) Waiver.--The Secretary of Defense may waive the requirements of
    subsection (a) if the Secretary determines that the projected threat
    environment in which the covered weapon system is to be fielded has
    changed in a manner such that the procurement of such system is no
    longer necessary.
        (c) Applicability.--This section and the requirements of this
    section shall apply with respect to a multiyear contract for the
    procurement of a covered weapon system entered into on or after the
    date of the enactment of this Act.
        (d) Covered Weapon System Defined.--In this section, the term
    ``covered weapon system'' means a major weapon system (as defined in
    section 3455 of title 10, United States Code)--
                (1) for which the budget justification documents submitted
            by the Secretary in accordance with section 4205 of title 10,
            United States Code, state that the planned procurement
            schedule, conducted at the most effective production rate (as
            defined in such section), will require 36 months or more to
            obtain the total quantity of units to be procured until
            procurement is complete; and
                (2) that is estimated by the Secretary of Defense to
            require an eventual total expenditure for procurement,
            including all planned increments or spirals, of more than
            $1,000,000,000 (based on fiscal year 2025 constant dollars).

    SEC. 802. ELIMINATION OF LATE COST AND PRICING DATA SUBMISSION DEFENSE.

        Section 3706(c) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) in paragraph (3) by striking ``or'' at the end;
                (2) in paragraph (4) by striking the period and inserting
            ``; or''; and
                (3) by adding at the end the following:
                ``(5) updates to cost or pricing data submitted by the
            prime contractor or subcontractor after the date of agreement
            on the price of the contract (or price of the modification) or,
            if applicable and if consistent with subsection (a)(2), such
            other date agreed upon between the parties, were based on data
            that was more than 30 days old.''.

    SEC. 803. REPORTING OF PRICE INCREASES.

        Chapter 271 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding
    at the end the following new section:
    ``Sec. 3709. Reporting of increases above specified prices
        ``(a) In General.--An offeror shall be required to submit to the
    relevant contracting officer a report, not later than 30 days after the
    offeror becomes aware that the price of a product or service under a
    covered contract reaches or exceeds an amount equal to--
                ``(1) 25 percent more than the price specified in the
            covered contract bid;
                ``(2) 25 percent more than the price the Government paid
            for such product or service during the calendar year
            immediately preceding the date on which the covered contract is
            entered into; or
                ``(3) 50 percent more than the price the Government paid
            for such product or service at any time before the 5-year
            period preceding the date on which the covered contract is
            entered into.
        ``(b) Noncompliance.--With respect to an offeror who fails to
    submit the report required under this section, the Director of the
    Defense Contract Audit Agency or the relevant service acquisition
    executive shall include in the Federal Awardee Performance and
    Integrity Information System (or any successor system) the following
    information:
                ``(1) An identification of such offeror and the specific
            product or service to which such report should relate.
                ``(2) The National Stock Number of such product or service
            and the order quantity, unit cost, total cost, purchasing or
            reimbursing entity, and date of the order for such product or
            service.
        ``(c) Covered Contract Defined.--In this section, the term `covered
    contract' means a contract awarded using procedures other than
    competitive procedures under section 3204 of this title or pursuant to
    section 6.302 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation.''.

    SEC. 804. ASSUMPTION OF UNINSURABLE RISK ON CERTAIN CONTRACTS.

        (a) In General.--Chapter 281 of title 10, United States Code, is
    amended by adding at the end the following new section:
    ``Sec. 3864. Assumption of uninsurable risk on certain contracts
        ``(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that a
    contractor is not required to assume the risk of loss for work in
    process under a covered contract if, due to classified nature of the
    performance of such contractor under such covered contract--
                ``(1) such contractor is unable to obtain insurance for
            such risk of loss from a commercial provider; or
                ``(2) a commercial provider is unable to process a claim of
            such contractor for loss of work in process under such covered
            contract.
        ``(b) Limitations.--Subsection (a) shall not apply with respect to
    a loss of work in process under a covered contract to the extent that
    such loss--
                ``(1) occurs outside the period of performance for such
            work in process under such covered contract; or
                ``(2) results from gross misconduct by the contractor.
        ``(c) Regulations.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall revise the
    Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement to carry out this
    section.
        ``(d) Definitions.--In this section:
                ``(1) The term `classified contract' means a contract the
            performance of which requires a contractor performing under
            such contract, or an employee of such contractor, to have
            access to classified information.
                ``(2) The term `covered contract' means a classified,
            fixed-price type contract for the acquisition of a product
            entered into by the Department of Defense after the enactment
            of this Act.
                ``(3) The term `work in process', with respect to a
            contract, means a product to be delivered under such contract--
                        ``(A) that is at any stage of production or
                    manufacture; and
                        ``(B) the delivery of which has not been accepted
                    by the Government.''.
        (b) Regulations.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall revise the
    Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement to carry out section
    3864 of title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a).

    SEC. 805. CHANGES TO REFERENCE DOCUMENTS.

        (a) In General.--Chapter 361 of title 10, United States Code, is
    amended by adding at the end the following new section:
    ``Sec. 4604. Changes to reference documents
        ``(a) In General.--Each contract or other agreement for the
    acquisition of any good or service entered into by the Department of
    Defense shall include for each external document referred to in such
    contract or other agreement a notation that--
                ``(1) provides the version of such external document that
            is applicable to such contract or other agreement; and
                ``(2) indicates whether any changes have been made to such
            external document after the issuance of the solicitation
            pursuant to which such contract or other agreement was entered
            into.
        ``(b) Unnotated Documents.--If a contract or other agreement
    described in subsection (a) does not include the notation required
    under such subsection for an external document referred to in such
    contract or other agreement, the version of the external document that
    shall apply with respect to such contract or other agreement is the
    version in effect at the time of the issuance of the solicitation
    pursuant to which such contract or other agreement was entered into.
        ``(c) External Document Defined.--In this section, the term
    `external document', with respect to a contract or other agreement,
    means a document to which such contract or other agreement refers
    that--
                ``(1) is external to such contract or other agreement; and
                ``(2) either--
                        ``(A) contains or affects any material term of such
                    contract or other agreement; or
                        ``(B) otherwise modifies the performance required
                    under such contract or other agreement.''.
        (b) Applicability.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall
    apply only with respect to contracts and other agreements entered into
    after the date of the enactment of this Act.

    SEC. 806. MAJOR SYSTEM COST GROWTH OVERSIGHT.

        (a) Shorten Nunn-McCurdy Breach Report Timeline.--Section 4374 of
    title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``When a unit cost
            report'' and inserting ``Not later than 30 days after a unit
            cost report'';
                (2) in subsection (b), by striking ``When a unit cost
            report'' and inserting ``Not later than 30 days after a unit
            cost report''; and
                (3) in subsection (c), by amending paragraph (2) to read as
            follows:
                ``(2) Time for submission of notification to congress.--In
            the case of a determination based on a quarterly report
            submitted in accordance with section 4372 of this title or a
            report submitted in accordance with section 4373 of this title,
            the Secretary shall submit the notification to Congress within
            30 days after the date on which the determination was made.''.
        (b) End Item Major Subprogram Designation.--Section 4203(a)(1) of
    title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the
    following new subparagraph:
                        ``(C) If the Secretary of Defense determines that a
                    major defense acquisition program requires the delivery
                    of two or more end items that are each estimated to
                    require an eventual total expenditure for research,
                    development, test, evaluation, operation, and support
                    of more than $500,000,000, the Secretary shall
                    designate each such end item as a major subprogram for
                    the purposes of acquisition reporting under this
                    subpart.''.
        (c) Operations and Support Cost Inclusion.--Section 4214(a)(2) of
    title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting ``for the life
    cycle of such major defense acquisition program or designated major
    subprogram'' before the period at the end.
        (d) Critical Cost Growth Termination.--Section 4376 of title 10,
    United States Code, is amended--
                (1) in subsection (b), by adding at the end the following
            new paragraphs:
                ``(4) Delegation.--The Secretary may not delegate the
            submission of a written certification under paragraph (1).'';
            and
                (2) in subsection (c)--
                        (A) in paragraph (2), by striking ``and'' at the
                    end;
                        (B) in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the
                    end and inserting ``; and''; and
                        (C) by adding at the end the following new
                    paragraph:
                ``(4) consideration of termination plans that maximize
            value, including--
                        ``(A) immediate termination of the program with no
                    further action;
                        ``(B) termination of the program after completion
                    of the end items in production and for which funds have
                    been obligated or expended under the program as of the
                    date that is the last day of the applicable 60-day
                    period described in subsection (b)(1) for the program;
                        ``(C) termination of the program after completion
                    of the end items described in subparagraph (B) for
                    which the resale value exceeds the cost of completing
                    such end items; and
                        ``(D) any other course of action to maximize the
                    value to the Government of the funds that have been
                    obligated or expended under the program as of the date
                    that is the last day of the applicable 60-day period
                    described in subsection (b)(1) for the program.''.

    SEC. 807. CONTESTED LOGISTICS EXERCISE REQUIREMENT.

        Section 842 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 10 U.S.C. 2341 note) is amended--
                (1) by redesignating subsection (h) as subsection (i); and
                (2) by inserting after subsection (g) the following new
            subsection:
        ``(h) Contested Logistics Exercise Requirement.--
                ``(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense shall direct
            the Secretaries of the Navy and the Air Force to incorporate
            the requirements of the Program into the execution of the
            Return of Forces to the Pacific exercise of the Air Force and
            the Rim of the Pacific exercise of the Navy.
                ``(2) Execution.--In carrying out paragraph (1) with
            respect to an exercise described in such paragraph, the
            Secretary concerned shall, in consultation with any covered
            nation participating in such exercise, evaluate the following:
                        ``(A) Operational scenarios that require greater
                    collaboration amongst national militaries to support
                    logistics requirements and which shall leverage
                    contracting processes and operational contract support,
                    acquisitions and cross servicing agreements, and
                    prepositioned assets to assess how participating
                    nations can maximize deterrence value and readiness of
                    military forces.
                        ``(B) Barriers that may prevent and opportunities
                    to expand the joint sustainment of weapons systems by
                    nations that commonly operate such weapon systems,
                    including--
                                ``(i) the use of agreements related to
                            maintenance and the sharing of parts; and
                                ``(ii) how participating nations can expand
                            tactical maintenance and supply
                            interoperability.
                        ``(C) Conducting maintenance of weapons systems in
                    austere environments and the associated transportation
                    requirements.
                        ``(D) Existing policies, statutes, and technical
                    requirements that prevent further integration of
                    sustainment of weapon systems amongst participating
                    nations.
                ``(3) Termination.--This subsection shall terminate on the
            date described in subsection (g).''.

    SEC. 808. FINANCING FOR PROGRAMS WITH PRIORITY RATINGS UNDER THE
                  DEFENSE PRIORITIES AND ALLOCATION SYSTEM.

        (a) Financing Costs.--The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that
    covered financing costs incurred by a contractor through the
    performance of a covered contract are allowable and allocable as a
    direct or an indirect cost for such covered contract if such covered
    financing costs--
                (1) are reasonable and consistent with prevailing market
            rates for similar financing; and
                (2) are incurred to pay a covered financing entity.
        (b) Agreements With Covered Financing Entities.--Requirements of
    the Department of Defense Supplement to the Federal Acquisition
    Regulation otherwise applicable to a contract or subcontract described
    in subsection (a) shall not be incorporated into any agreement with a
    covered financing entity relating to covered financing costs.
        (c) Availability of Funds.--The Secretary of Defense shall ensure
    that with respect to a covered contract for which covered financing
    costs are allowable and allocable pursuant to subsection (a), any
    obligation of the United States to make a payment under such covered
    contract is subject to the availability of appropriations for that
    purpose, and that total liability to the Government for the termination
    of such covered contract shall be limited to the total amount of
    funding obligated at the time of termination.
        (d) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``covered activity'' means an activity of a
            prime contractor or subcontractor that supports a covered
            program, including an activity--
                        (A) to manage an inventory of completed products or
                    components produced for a covered program;
                        (B) to improve inventory management of products or
                    components necessary for sustainment or maintenance of
                    a covered program;
                        (C) to materially expand the capacity of production
                    or sustainment and maintenance of a covered program
                    through capital expenditures; or
                        (D) for any other purpose identified by the
                    Secretary of Defense.
                (2) The term ``covered contract'' means a contract or
            subcontract entered into by the Secretary of Defense pursuant
            to a use of the priorities and allocations authorities under
            the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4501 et seq.),
            including such a contract or subcontract for export, for
            performance of a covered activity.
                (3) The term ``covered financing costs'' means interest on
            debt, bond discounts, or costs of financing and refinancing
            capital.
                (4) The term ``covered financing entity'' means an entity
            established pursuant to Federal or State law that--
                        (A) as part of the regular business activities of
                    the entity, extends credit, loans, or other financing
                    to other persons; and
                        (B) is not owned by, controlled by, or under common
                    control with the person receiving such financing.
                (5) The term ``covered program'' means any program under
            title 10, United States Code, for the production and
            sustainment of naval combatant surface ships and submarines,
            air defense capabilities, munitions, aircraft, land systems,
            combat vehicles, or any other capability designated by the
            Secretary.

    SEC. 809. PRIORITIZATION OF DOMESTIC BORON.

        (a) In General.--Not later 90 days after the date of the enactment
    of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and
    Sustainment shall issue regulations under which the Department of
    Defense shall prioritize the acquisition of boron for use by the
    Department, including in goods and services acquired by the Department,
    from sources in the United States through domestic supply chains.
        (b) Domestic Supply Chain Development.--The Under Secretary of
    Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment shall ensure that the
    procedures established under subsection (a) support the development of
    domestic supply chains for boron from sources in the United States to
    meet the needs of the Department of Defense for boron.
        (c) Domestic Supply Chain Defined.--In this section, the term
    ``domestic supply chain'' means a supply chain that--
                (1) is composed entirely of entities that are organized
            under the laws of the United States or of any jurisdiction
            within the United States; and
                (2) involves only facilities located in the United States.

    SEC. 810. ESTABLISHMENT OF SCHEDULE V FOR VETERAN EMPLOYMENT AND
                  PHILANTHROPY REPORTING BY DEFENSE CONTRACTORS AND
                  GRANTEES.

        (a) Establishment.--The Secretary of Defense shall develop and
    implement a standardized disclosure schedule, to be known as Schedule
    V, to be included in all applicable contracts, subcontracts, and grant
    awardees as specified in this section. These disclosures by contract,
    subcontract, and grant awardees will contribute to critical long-term
    recruitment and retention of the Armed Forces.
        (b) Applicability.--Schedule V shall be required as a condition of
    award for--
                (1) any contract or subcontract with an annual value
            exceeding $5,000,000 with the Department of Defense or any
            organizations receiving a contract or subcontract with an
            annual revenue of $1,000,000,000 or more; or
                (2) any Department of Defense Federal grant to an
            institution of higher education or research entity in excess of
            $10,000,000 annually.
        (c) Disclosure Requirements.--Entities subject to subsection (b)
    shall, on an annual basis, publicly disclose the following:
                (1) Veteran employment and retention date, including--
                        (A) the number of United States military veterans
                    hired annually for the previous 3 years;
                        (B) the number of those veterans retained 12 and 24
                    months after hire; and
                        (C) a summary of the company's United States
                    military veteran retention initiatives, if any.
                (2) Philanthropic and community investment, including--
                        (A) disclosure of a corporate philanthropy program;
                        (B) the total amount of philanthropic giving in the
                    previous fiscal year;
                        (C) the amount and percentage of such giving
                    dedicated to military and veteran-related causes; and
                        (D) any volunteer hours towards veteran or military
                    causes.
                (3) Executive engagement.--A narrative response describing
            the direct involvement of the company's Chief Executive Officer
            and Board of Directors in reviewing and supporting efforts
            related to paragraphs (1) and (2).
        (d) Subcontracting and Indirect Vendors.--The Secretary shall
    ensure Schedule V requirements apply, to the greatest extent
    practicable, to indirect suppliers and subcontractors at a value of
    $5,000,000 or above or annual revenue of $1,000,000,000 or more.
        (e) Public Accessibility.--The disclosures required under
    subsection (c) shall be submitted to the relevant contracting or grant
    officer and made publicly available through the Federal Procurement
    Data System or another centralized government database designated by
    the Administrator of General Services.
        (f) Implementation.--The Secretary shall issue regulations to
    implement this section not later than 180 days after the date of
    enactment of this Act. These regulations may include exemptions for
    small businesses and provisions for pilot implementation prior to full
    enforcement.

    Subtitle B--Amendments to General Contracting Authorities, Procedures,
                                and Limitations

    SEC. 811. ADDITIONAL AMENDMENTS RELATED TO UNDEFINITIZED CONTRACTUAL
                  ACTIONS.

        (a) In General.--
                (1) Additional allowed profits.--Section 3374(a) of title
            10, United States Code, is amended--
                        (A) in the heading, by striking ``Certain
                    Reduced'';
                        (B) in paragraph (1), by striking ``and'' at the
                    end;
                        (C) in paragraph (2), by striking the period at the
                    end and inserting a semicolon; and
                        (D) by adding at the end the following new
                    paragraphs:
                ``(3) the increased cost risk of the contractor with
            respect to any costs incurred prior to the award of the
            undefinitized contractual action when such costs--
                        ``(A) would have been directly chargeable to the
                    contract if incurred after the award of the contract;
                    and
                        ``(B) were incurred to meet an anticipated contract
                    delivery schedule or anticipated contract price targets
                    of the Government under an acquisition strategy
                    required under section 4211 of this title; and
                ``(4) the increased cost risk of the contractor with
            respect to negotiations continuing for more than 180 days
            beginning on the date on which the contractor submitted the
            qualifying proposal to definitize such undefinitized
            contractual action.''.
                (2) Contract financing progress payment increase.--Section
            3804 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                        (A) by striking subsection (b);
                        (B) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection
                    (b); and
                        (C) by adding at the end the following new
                    subsection:
        ``(c) Adjustment to the Rate of Contract Financing.--If an
    undefinitized contractual action has not been definitized within 180
    days after the contractor submitted a qualifying proposal to definitize
    such undefinitized contractual action, the contracting officer shall
    increase the rate of any applicable payments under section 3801 of this
    title on such undefinitized contractual action by 5 percent without
    requiring any additional consideration from such contractor.''.
        (b) Regulations.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall revise the
    Department of Defense Supplement to the Federal Acquisition Regulation
    to carry out sections 3374(a) and 3804 of title 10, United States Code,
    as amended by subsection (a).

    SEC. 812. MODIFICATION TO AWARD AMOUNT FOR PROGRAM TO ACCELERATE THE
                  PROCUREMENT AND FIELDING OF INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES.

        Section 3604(c) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) in the subsection heading, by striking ``Maximum''; and
                (2) by inserting ``shall be greater than or equal to
            $10,000,000 and'' before ``shall not exceed''.

    SEC. 813. OTHER TRANSACTION AUTHORITY REPORTING.

        Section 4021 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding
    at the end the following new subsection:
        ``(j) Reporting Requirements.--With respect to each use of the
    authority under this section, the Secretary of Defense shall ensure
    that such use--
                ``(1) is reported in the same manner as other similar
            expenditures of the Department of Defense; and
                ``(2) is included in the searchable website established
            under the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act
            of 2006 (Public Law 109-282; 31 U.S.C. 6101 note).''.

    SEC. 814. AMENDMENT TO PROCUREMENT OF SERVICES DATA ANALYSIS AND
                  REQUIREMENTS VALIDATION.

        Section 4506 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) by repealing subsection (e); and
                (2) in subsection (f)--
                        (A) by striking paragraphs (1) and (2); and
                        (B) by redesignating paragraphs (3) and (4) as
                    paragraphs (1) and (2), respectively.

    SEC. 815. ACQUISITION THRESHOLDS FOR CERTAIN MATERIALS.

        (a) Strategic Materials.--Section 4863 of title 10, United States
    Code, is amended by amending subsection (f) to read as follows:
        ``(f) Exception for Small Purchases.--(1) Subsection (a) does not
    apply to acquisitions in amounts not greater than $250,000.
        ``(2) A proposed acquisition of an item subject to subsection (a)
    in an amount greater than $250,000 may not be divided into several
    purchases or contracts for lesser amounts in order to meet the
    exception under paragraph (1).
        ``(3) On October 1 of each year that is evenly divisible by five,
    the Secretary of Defense may adjust the dollar threshold in this
    subsection based on changes in the Consumer Price Index. Any such
    adjustment shall take effect on the date on which the Secretary
    publishes notice of such adjustment in the Federal Register.''.
        (b) Sensitive Materials From Non-allied Foreign Nations.--Section
    4872 of title 10, United States Code, as amended by section 816 of this
    Act, is further amended by inserting after subsection (f) (as added by
    such section) the following new subsection:
        ``(g) Exception for Small Purchases.--
                ``(1) Subsection (a)(1) does not apply to procurements in
            amounts not greater than $250,000.
                ``(2) A proposed procurement of a material or item subject
            to subsection (a) in an amount greater than $250,000 may not be
            divided into several purchases or contracts for lesser amounts
            in order to meet the exception under paragraph (1).
                ``(3) On October 1 of each year that is evenly divisible by
            five, the Secretary of Defense may adjust the dollar threshold
            in this subsection based on changes in the Consumer Price
            Index. Any such adjustment shall take effect on the date on
            which the Secretary publishes notice of such adjustment in the
            Federal Register.''.
        (c) Printed Circuit Boards.--Section 4873 of title 10, United
    States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new
    subsection:
        ``(g) Exception for Small Purchases.--
                ``(1) Subsection (a)(1) does not apply to acquisitions in
            amounts not greater than $10,000.
                ``(2) A proposed acquisition of an item subject to
            subsection (a)(1) in an amount greater than $10,000 may not be
            divided into several purchases or contracts for lesser amounts
            in order to meet the exception under paragraph (1).
                ``(3) On October 1 of each year that is evenly divisible by
            five, the Secretary of Defense may adjust the dollar threshold
            in this subsection based on changes in the Consumer Price
            Index. Any such adjustment shall take effect on the date on
            which the Secretary publishes notice of such adjustment in the
            Federal Register.''.

    SEC. 816. ADDITIONAL MATERIALS PROHIBITED FROM NON-ALLIED FOREIGN
                  NATIONS.

        (a) In General.--Section 4872 of title 10, United States Code, is
    amended--
                (1) by redesignating subsection (f) as subsection (h);
                (2) by inserting after subsection (e) the following new
            subsection:
        ``(f) Covered Material Designation.--
                ``(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense shall submit to
            the congressional defense committees a notice of a designation
            under subsection (h)(1)(F) not later than 30 days prior to the
            date on which such designation is published in the Federal
            Register.
                ``(2) Effective date.--The designation of a mineral,
            material, substrate, metal, or alloy as a covered material
            under subsection (h)(1)(F)--
                        ``(A) shall take effect on the date that is one
                    year after the date on which the Secretary of Defense
                    publishes a notice of such designation in the Federal
                    Register and submits to the congressional defense
                    committees the notice required under paragraph (1) with
                    respect to such notice; and
                        ``(B) shall apply only with respect to contracts or
                    other agreements entered into after the date on which
                    such designation takes effect under subparagraph
                    (A).''; and
                (3) in subsection (h), as so redesignated--
                        (A) in subparagraph (D), by striking ``and'' at the
                    end;
                        (B) in subparagraph (E), by striking the period at
                    the end and inserting ``; and''; and
                        (C) by adding at the end the following new
                    subparagraph:
                        ``(F) any other mineral, material, substrate,
                    metal, or alloy designated by the Secretary of Defense
                    pursuant to a determination by the Secretary of Defense
                    that such designation is in the interest of national
                    security.''.

    SEC. 817. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY FOR PILOT PROGRAM FOR DEVELOPMENT OF
                  TECHNOLOGY-ENHANCED CAPABILITIES WITH PARTNERSHIP
                  INTERMEDIARIES.

        Section 851(e) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2020 (10 U.S.C. 4901 note) is amended by striking ``September 30,
    2025'' and inserting ``September 30, 2028''.

    SEC. 818. GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE BID PROTEST PROCESS
                  ENHANCEMENT.

        (a) Revise Regulations.--
                (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
            the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall
            revise the Defense Supplement to the Federal Acquisition
            Regulation to establish procedures for a contracting officer of
            the Department of Defense to file a claim against a contractor
            that files a covered bid protest.
                (2) Claims procedures.--The procedures required by
            paragraph (1) shall ensure the following:
                        (A) A claim described in paragraph (1) shall be
                    filed in accordance with chapter 71 of title 41, United
                    States Code.
                        (B) Any remedy shall be limited to the disgorgement
                    of any profits and fees earned by the incumbent
                    contractor in the performance of a covered contract
                    during the disgorgement period.
                (3) Treatment of amounts received.--Amounts received as
            result of a claim described in paragraph (1) shall be credited
            to the fund or account that was used to cover the costs of the
            covered contract, or, if the period of availability of
            obligations for the appropriation from which such costs were
            paid has expired, to the appropriations of a fund or account
            that is currently available to the Secretary for the same
            purpose. Amounts so credited shall be merged with amounts in
            such fund or account and shall be available for the same
            purposes, and subject to the same conditions and limitations,
            as amounts in such fund or account.
                (4) Definitions.--In this subsection:
                        (A) The term ``covered bid protest'' means a bid
                    protest--
                                (i) that was filed with the Comptroller
                            General of the United States by an incumbent
                            contractor;
                                (ii) that was dismissed by the Comptroller
                            General based a lack of any reasonable legal or
                            factual basis; and
                                (iii) for which such dismissal was finally
                            determined.
                        (B) The term ``covered contract'' means a contract
                    with the Department of Defense entered into with the
                    incumbent contractor for the acquisition of goods or
                    services by the Department during the disgorgement
                    period that are the same or substantially similar to
                    goods or services to be acquired by the Department
                    under the contract previously awarded to the incumbent
                    contractor.
                        (C) The term ``disgorgement period'' means the
                    period of performance under a contract that was awarded
                    or extended because the Department of Defense received
                    notice of a protest by the incumbent contractor and was
                    prohibited from awarding a new contract during the
                    pendency of such bid protest under section 3553(c) of
                    title 31, United States Code.
                        (D) The term ``finally determined'', with respect
                    to the dismissal of a bid protest, means dismissal--
                                (i) was not appealed and is no longer
                            appealable because the time for taking an
                            appeal has expired; or
                                (ii) was appealed and the appeals process
                            for which is completed.
                        (E) The term ``incumbent contractor'' means a
                    contractor under a contract with the Department of
                    Defense for the acquisition of goods or services by the
                    Department that are the same or substantially similar
                    to goods or services to be acquired by the Department
                    under a new or follow-on contract that is the subject
                    of a covered bid protest.
        (b) Continued Performance to Facilitate National Defense.--Section
    3553 of title 31, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) by amending subsection (c)(3) to read as follows:
        ``(3) For the purposes of the written finding under paragraph
    (2)(A) with respect to a contract for a procurement by a component of
    the Department of Defense, the head of the procuring activity may make
    the finding under such paragraph for such contract if such head of the
    procuring activity determines that the performance of such contract
    would facilitate the national defense.''; and
                (2) in subsection (d)(3), by adding at the end the
            following new subparagraph:
        ``(D) For the purposes of the determination under paragraph (2)(B)
    with respect to a contract for a procurement by a component of the
    Department of Defense, a contracting officer may not determine that
    immediate performance of such contract is not in the best interests of
    the United States if the contracting officer determines that
    performance of the contract would facilitate the national defense.''.

    SEC. 819. REPORT ON THE USE OF OTHER TRANSACTION AUTHORITY.

        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 use of follow-on production contracts or
    transactions under section 4022 of title 10, United States Code, during
    the period beginning on October 1, 2020, and ending on October 1, 2025.
    Such report shall include--
                (1) the number of transactions for a prototype project
            awarded under the authority provided by such section 4022
            during the period covered by the report;
                (2) the number of transactions for a prototype project for
            which an option for a follow-on production contract or
            transaction was awarded during such period;
                (3) for each follow-on production contract or transaction
            described in paragraph (2), a summary of current status of such
            contract or transaction, including overall performance of the
            contractor in execution of such contract or transaction and the
            total value of the award;
                (4) an assessment of any trends or lessons learned that may
            be limit or prevent the use of follow-on production contracts
            or transactions under such section 4022; and
                (5) any recommendations the Secretary may have to improve
            the use of follow-on production contracts or transactions under
            such section 4022 and to increase the number of prototype
            projects that successfully transition to production through
            such use.

    SEC. 820. APPLICATION OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTATION AND OVERSIGHT
                  REQUIREMENTS TO CERTAIN PROJECTS PERFORMED THROUGH OTHER
                  TRANSACTION AUTHORITY.

        With respect to each project performed through a transaction (other
    than contracts, cooperative agreements, and grants) entered into
    pursuant to section 4021 or 4022 of title 10, United States Code, that
    meets the definition of a major defense acquisition program (as defined
    in section 4201 of such title 10), the requirements of section 4204(e)
    of such title 10 shall apply to such project.

    SEC. 821. PROHIBITION ON ACQUISITION OF INFORMATION OR COMMUNICATION
                  TECHNOLOGY FROM CHINESE ENTITIES.

        None of the funds made available by this Act may be used to acquire
    any information or communication technology, including computers,
    printers, and video conferencing equipment, from an entity--
                (1) in which the People's Republic of China have
            substantial ownership or controlling interest, directly or
            indirectly;
                (2) that is a subsidiary or affiliate of an entity in which
            the People's Republic of China have substantial ownership or
            controlling interest, directly or indirectly; or
                (3) that is organized under the laws of or located in the
            People's Republic of China and is to any law enacted by the
            government of the People's Republic of China mandating the
            cooperation of such entity with any national defense or
            intelligence agency or organization of the People's Republic of
            China or the Chinese Communist Part People's Liberation Army.

    SEC. 822. AMENDMENT TO DEFINITION OF CONVENTIONAL AMMUNITION.

        (a) In General.--Section 806(c) of the Strom Thurmond National
    Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 (10 U.S.C. 3241 note
    prec.) is amended by striking ``, dated March 8, 1995''.
        (b) Update to Directive.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
    the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall revise
    Department of Defense Directive 5160.65 to change the definition of
    ``conventional ammunition management'' in such directive to include as
    conventional ammunition ``one way lethal or non-lethal armed/attack
    unmanned aerial vehicle/system (UAV/UAS)''.

    SEC. 823. PROHIBITIONS RELATING TO COVERED DISTRIBUTED LEDGER
                  TECHNOLOGY AND BLOCKCHAIN EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES.

        (a) Prohibition on Acquisition.--The Secretary of Defense may not
    acquire, or enter into, extend, or renew a contract or other agreement
    for, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered distributed
    ledger technology and blockchain equipment or services as--
                (1) a substantial or essential component of such equipment,
            system, or service; or
                (2) critical technology as part of such equipment, system,
            or service.
        (b) Prohibition on Loan and Grant Funds.--
                (1) Prohibition.--The Secretary of Defense may not obligate
            or expend loan or grant funds to acquire, or to enter into,
            extend, or renew a contract or other agreement for, any
            equipment, system, or service described in subsection (a).
                (2) Prioritization.--In implementing the prohibition under
            paragraph (1), the Secretary of Defense, in administering a
            loan, grant, or subsidy program, shall prioritize available
            funding and technical support to assist affected entities as is
            reasonably necessary for those affected entities to cease use
            of covered distributed ledger technology and blockchain
            equipment or services, to acquire replacement equipment and
            services, and to ensure that communications service to users
            and customers is sustained.
        (c) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in subsection (a) or (b) shall
    be construed to--
                (1) prohibit the Secretary of Defense from acquiring from
            an entity, or entering into, extending, or renewing a contract
            or other agreement with an entity for, a service that connects
            to the facilities of a third party, such as blockchain
            protocols or interconnection arrangements; or
                (2) apply to wireless telecommunications equipment or
            third-party validators that cannot route or redirect user data
            traffic or permit visibility into any user data or packets that
            such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.
        (d) Effective Date.--The prohibitions under subsections (a) and (b)
    shall take effect on the date that is two years after the date of the
    enactment of this Act.
        (e) Waiver Authority.--
                (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2),
            beginning on the effective date under subsection (d), the
            Secretary of Defense may, upon request of an entity, issue a
            waiver of the requirements under subsection (a) with respect to
            such entity for a period of not more than two years.
                (2) Requirements.--The Secretary may only provide a waiver
            under this subsection if the entity seeking the waiver--
                        (A) provides a compelling justification for the
                    additional time to implement the requirements of this
                    section; and
                        (B) submits to the Secretary, who shall not later
                    than 30 days thereafter submit to the Committees on
                    Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
                    Representatives, a full and complete description of the
                    presence of covered distributed ledger technology and
                    blockchain equipment or services in the entity's supply
                    chain and a phase-out plan to eliminate such covered
                    distributed ledger technology and blockchain equipment
                    or services.
                (3) Elements of the intelligence community.--Beginning on
            the effective date under subsection (d), a head of an element
            of the intelligence community may waive the requirements under
            subsection (a) if such head determines the waiver is in the
            national security interests of the United States.
        (f) Definitions.--In this Act:
                (1) The term ``covered distributed ledger technology and
            blockchain equipment or services'' means distributed ledger
            technology and blockchain equipment or services of or
            originating from a foreign adversary, including any of the
            following companies or subsidiaries thereof:
                        (A) The Blockchain-based Services Network.
                        (B) The Spartan Network.
                        (C) The Conflux Network.
                        (D) iFinex, Inc.
                        (E) Red Date Technology Co., Ltd.
                (2) The term ``executive agency'' has the meaning given the
            term in section 133 of title 41, United States Code.
                (3) The term ``foreign adversary'' has the meaning given
            such term in section 7.2 of title 15, Code of Federal
            Regulations.
                (4) The term ``intelligence community'' has the meaning
            given the term in section 3 of the National Security Act of
            1947 (50 U.S.C. 3003).

    SEC. 824. AMENDMENT TO REQUIREMENT FOR DOMESTIC STAINLESS STEEL
                  FLATWARE AND DINNERWARE.

        Section 842 of the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and
    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law
    118-159; 10 U.S.C. 4862 note) is amended by striking subsection (c).

            Subtitle C--Provisions Relating to Workforce Development

    SEC. 831. IMPROVEMENTS TO PUBLIC-PRIVATE TALENT EXCHANGE.

        Section 1599g(f) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) through (F) of
            paragraph (2) as clauses (i) through (vi), respectively;
                (2) by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (5) as
            subparagraphs (A) through (E), respectively;
                (3) by inserting ``(1)'' before ``An employee'';
                (4) in subparagraph (B)(ii), as so redesignated, by
            striking ``207,'';
                (5) in subparagraph (D), as so redesignated, by inserting
            ``, unless specifically directed to perform such work by
            written request of the Secretary'' after ``inherently
            governmental in nature''; and
                (6) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
        ``(2) An employee described under paragraph (1) that is directed to
    perform work that is considered inherently governmental in nature under
    subparagraph (D) of such paragraph shall be deemed to be an employee of
    the Department of Defense for purposes of section 207 of title 18,
    United States Code.''.

    SEC. 832. MODIFICATION TO ASSIGNMENT PERIOD FOR CRITICAL ACQUISITION
                  POSITIONS.

        Section 1734 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) in subsection (a)--
                        (A) in the subsection heading, by striking ``Three-
                    year'';
                        (B) in paragraph (1)--
                                (i) by striking ``paragraph (3)'' and
                            inserting ``paragraph (4)''; and
                                (ii) by inserting ``(or with respect to a
                            program executive officer, six-year period)''
                            after ``three-year period'';
                        (C) in paragraph (2), by striking ``A person''
                    inserting ``Except as provided in paragraph (3), a
                    person'';
                        (D) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph
                    (4); and
                        (E) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following
                    new paragraph:
        ``(3) An individual may not be assigned as a program executive
    officer (as described in section 1732 of this title) unless the
    individual executes a written agreement to remain on active duty (in
    the case of a member of the armed forces) or to remain in Federal
    service (in the case of an employee) in that position for a period of
    at least six years. The service obligation contained in such a written
    agreement shall remain in effect unless and until waived by the
    Secretary concerned under subsection (b).'';
                (2) in subsection (b), by adding at the end the following
            new paragraph:
        ``(4) The Secretary of Defense shall require that--
                ``(A) a program executive officer be assigned in that
            position for a period of at least six years; and
                ``(B) the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and
            Readiness and the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition
            and Sustainment jointly ensure that the requirement in
            subparagraph (A) does not negatively affect the consideration
            of an individual for promotion or otherwise impede the
            advancement of an individual to a position of higher
            responsibility.'';
                (3) in subsection (d), by striking ``subsection (a)(2) or
            (b)(2)'' and inserting ``in subsection (a)(2), (b)(2), or
            (b)(3)''; and
                (4) in subsection (e), by inserting ``(except for an
            individual assigned as a program executive officer)'' after
            ``serving in critical acquisition positions''.

    SEC. 833. DEVELOPMENT OF THE ADVANCED MANUFACTURING WORKFORCE.

        (a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall establish in the
    Defense Industrial Resilience Consortium established under section 1842
    of this Act a working group to identify opportunities to address
    workforce shortages in advanced manufacturing career fields in the
    defense industrial base.
        (b) Membership.--The working group shall consist of members of the
    Defense Industrial Resilience Consortium with an interest in addressing
    workforce shortages in advanced manufacturing career fields in the
    defense industrial base.
        (c) Responsibilities.--The working group shall--
                (1) identify estimated workforce shortages in advanced
            manufacturing career fields in the defense industrial base,
            including such workforce shortages in the Department of Defense
            organic industrial base;
                (2) identify career fields in advanced manufacturing and
            the associated skills and abilities that are required for such
            fields; and
                (3) develop recommendations for--
                        (A) training, education, and career development
                    programs, including mid-career programs,
                    apprenticeships, internships, and summer camps, to
                    prepare individuals for careers in advanced
                    manufacturing;
                        (B) the establishment of public-private
                    partnerships to provide workforce development
                    activities, including identifying incentives for such
                    partnerships for success in recruiting, training, and
                    retaining individuals in careers in advanced
                    manufacturing; and
                        (C) any policy changes needed to further the
                    participation of individuals in the advanced
                    manufacturing workforce of the defense industrial base.
        (d) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to
    Congress a report containing--
                (1) any recommendations developed by the working group
            under subsection (c)(3); and
                (2) a recommendation whether to continue or terminate the
            working group.
        (e) Advanced Manufacturing Defined.--In this section, the term
    ``advanced manufacturing'' means the manufacturing of products or the
    application and use of advanced technologies (including artificial
    intelligence, robotics, automation, 3D printing, and cyber-physical
    systems).

    SEC. 834. COMPETITIVE ACQUISITION LEADERSHIP APPOINTMENTS.

        (a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that the
    eligibility for an acquisition leadership position associated with a
    joint research and development activity or a joint acquisition program
    is not limited by--
                (1) the affiliation of an individual with a specific Armed
            Force; or
                (2) whether an individual is a civilian employee of the
            Department of Defense or a member of the military.
        (b) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be
    construed as impairing or otherwise affecting the authority of any
    component, element, or activity of the Department of Defense from
    considering the level of representation of an Armed Force, Federal
    agency, or organization of the Department in an acquisition program
    when determining whom to appoint to an acquisition leadership position
    under such acquisition program.
        (c) Acquisition Leadership Position Defined.--In this section, the
    term ``acquisition leadership position'' means an acquisition position
    within the Department of Defense, as designated pursuant to section
    1721(a) of title 10, United States Code, that is under an acquisition
    program of the Department and classified at or above grade O-5 (or
    equivalent).

    SEC. 835. DEVELOPMENT AND EMPLOYMENT OF MEMBERS OF THE DEFENSE CIVILIAN
                  TRAINING CORPS.

        (a) Review Required.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition
    and Sustainment, in collaboration with the Secretaries of the military
    departments, shall identify career and developmental programs of the
    Department of Defense, including programs in which the Department
    participates, that--
                (1) serve as recruitment and placement tools used to
            attract highly qualified individuals to and retain such
            individuals in careers as Federal employees in the civil
            service; and
                (2) develop individuals into employees of the acquisition
            workforce who have strong professional, technical, managerial,
            and administrative competencies that meet the current and
            future mission needs of the acquisition system of the
            Department.
        (b) Member Placement.--
                (1) Existing programs.--
                        (A) In general.--The Under Secretary may, to the
                    extent practicable, appoint members and Corps graduates
                    to acquisition positions in the Department of Defense
                    under the programs identified under subsection (a) to
                    carry out the purpose of the Defense Civilian Training
                    Corps described in section 2200g(b) of title 10, United
                    States Code.
                        (B) Appointments.--The Under Secretary shall make
                    appointments under subparagraph (A) using the
                    authorities of and in accordance with the requirements
                    of the program under which the Under Secretary is
                    making such appointment.
                (2) New program.--
                        (A) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the
                    date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary
                    shall establish a new program under which the Under
                    Secretary may appoint Corps graduates to acquisition
                    positions in the Department of Defense to carry out the
                    purpose of the Defense Civilian Training Corps
                    described in section 2200g(b) of title 10, United
                    States Code, to the extent that the Under Secretary
                    determines that the authority to make appointments
                    under paragraph (1) is insufficient to make the
                    appointments necessary to carry out such purposes.
                        (B) Appointment term.--An appointment under
                    subparagraph (A) shall be a one-year appointment to a
                    position in the civil service in a component of the
                    Department of Defense participating in the program
                    established under such subparagraph, which may be
                    renewed for one year not more than once.
                        (C) Noncompetitive appointments.--
                                (i) Initial appointment.--The Under
                            Secretary may make appointments under the
                            program established under subparagraph (A) to
                            positions in the competitive service without
                            regard to sections 3309 through 3318, 3327, and
                            3330 of title 5, United States.
                                (ii) Subsequent appointment.--An individual
                            appointed to a position under the program
                            established under subparagraph (A) may be
                            appointed to another position in the
                            competitive service without regard to sections
                            3309 through 3318, 3327, and 3330 of title 5,
                            United States, if--
                                        (I) such individual has completed
                                    the term of the appointment of such
                                    individual under such program;
                                        (II) such individual has not been
                                    involuntarily separated from service in
                                    the Federal Government for cause on
                                    charges of misconduct or delinquency;
                                        (III) such individual has not been
                                    appointed to a position in the Federal
                                    Government after completing the term of
                                    the appointment of such individual
                                    under such program; and
                                        (IV) the date on which such
                                    individual completed the term of the
                                    appointment of such individual under
                                    such program is not more than one year
                                    prior to the date of the appointment
                                    under this clause.
                (3) Salary.--
                        (A) In general.--The Under Secretary shall pay the
                    basic pay of individuals appointed to positions under
                    paragraph (1) or under the program established under
                    paragraph (2)(A) from the Defense Acquisition Workforce
                    Development Account (section 1705 of title 10, United
                    States Code) during the period described in
                    subparagraph (B).
                        (B) Payment period.--The period described in this
                    subparagraph is--
                                (i) with respect to an individual appointed
                            to a position under paragraph (1), the period
                            beginning on the date such appointment starts
                            and ending on the earlier of the date that is
                            one year after the date on which such
                            appointment started or the date on which such
                            individual ceases to hold such position
                            pursuant to such appointment; and
                                (ii) with respect to an individual
                            appointed to a position under the program
                            established under paragraph (2)(A), the period
                            beginning on the date such appointment starts
                            and ending on the earlier of the date on which
                            such appointment ends or the date on which such
                            individual ceases to hold such position
                            pursuant to such appointment.
        (c) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
    congressional defense committees, the Committee on Oversight and
    Government Reform of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on
    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report--
                (1) describing the programs identified under subsection
            (a);
                (2) describing the program established under subsection
            (b)(2)(A);
                (3) with an estimate of the funding necessary to fulfill
            the requirements of this section, for each fiscal year through
            fiscal year 2030;
                (4) providing recommendations for any changes in policy or
            regulation necessary to enable the programs identified under
            subsection (a) and the program that may be established under
            subsection (b)(2)(A) to develop members and Corps graduates
            into employees of the acquisition workforce who have strong
            professional, technical, managerial, and administrative
            competencies that meet the current and future mission needs of
            the acquisition system of the Department; and
                (5) any other recommendations of the Secretary for
            strengthening or improving the program established under
            subsection (b)(2)(A).
        (d) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``acquisition position'' means a position
            designated as an acquisition positions by the Secretary of
            Defense pursuant to section 1721(a) of title 10, United States
            Code.
                (2) The terms ``acquisition workforce'' and ``military
            departments'' have the meanings given such terms, respectively,
            in section 101(a) of title 10, United States Code.
                (3) The term ``Corps graduate'' means an individual who
            successfully graduated from the Defense Civilian Training
            Corps.
                (4) The term ``Defense Civilian Training Corps'' means the
            Defense Civilian Training Corps program established under
            section 2200g of title 10, United States Code.
                (5) The term ``member'' means a student at an accredited
            civilian educational institution who is enrolled in the Defense
            Civilian Training Corps.
                (6) The term ``Under Secretary'' means the Under Secretary
            of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment.

    SEC. 836. REFORM OF CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS.

        (a) Revision to DFARS.--The Secretary of Defense shall revise part
    242.15 of the Department of Defense Supplement to the Federal
    Acquisition Regulation to establish an objective, fact-based, and
    simplified system for reporting contractor performance. The revised
    system shall--
                (1) focus exclusively on negative performance events that
            are measurable to reduce subjectivity and inconsistency in
            evaluations;
                (2) create a level playing field for commercial entities,
            subcontractors, and new entrants that do not have extensive
            past performance records to compete for Department of Defense
            contracts;
                (3) reduce the administrative burden on contracting
            officers by limiting reporting to significant failures or poor
            performance;
                (4) establish standardized templates for reporting negative
            performance events and calculating composite scores; and
                (5) ensure the Government can identify and avoid
            contractors with a history of poor performance or bad actions.
        (b) Revision of Contractor Performance Information Requirements.--
                (1) Elimination of subjective performance ratings.--The
            Secretary of Defense shall revise part 242.15 of the Department
            of Defense Supplement to the Federal Acquisition Regulation and
            related guidance, including the Contractor Performance
            Assessment Reporting System (or a successor system) (in this
            section referred to as ``CPARS''), to eliminate subjective
            performance ratings for contracts subject to such part.
                (2) Scope of reporting.--A contracting officer shall only
            include negative performance events that have a material impact
            on contract performance or Government interests in CPARS and
            shall exclude positive or neutral performance assessments,
            except as necessary to provide context for an included negative
            performance event. A contracting officer shall report in CPARS
            negative performance events within 30 days after verifying the
            event.
                (3) Categorization of negative performance events.--A
            contracting officer shall categorize negative performance
            events reported under paragraph (2) in one of the following
            areas:
                        (A) Failures related to innovation, technical
                    development, or prototype delivery.
                        (B) Failures related to manufacturing, quality
                    control, or delivery of products.
                        (C) Failures related to maintenance, logistics, or
                    support services.
                        (D) Failures related to professional,
                    administrative, or operational services.
                        (E) Failures related to software, hardware,
                    cybersecurity, or information technology systems.
                (4) Performance evaluations.--A contracting officer is not
            required to conduct an annual or periodic performance
            evaluation of a contractor unless the contracting officer has
            verified a negative performance event of such contractor.
                (5) Use in source selection.--The Secretary of Defense
            shall consider a negative performance event and the score
            associated with such event (as calculated under subsection (f))
            in source selection evaluations to assess contractor risk and
            responsibility.The absence of negative performance events for
            an offeror, including an offer that is a nontraditional defense
            contractor or a new entrant, shall not be considered a
            deficiency in past performance evaluations. Such offerors shall
            be evaluated based on technical capability, price, and other
            relevant factors.
        (c) Scoring Mechanism for Negative Performance Events.--
                (1) Calculation.--The Secretary of Defense shall establish
            a standardized scoring mechanism to normalize negative
            performance events of a contractor based on the number of
            transactions and the dollar value of contracts performed by the
            contractor.
                (2) Application of scores.--The Secretary shall ensure
            that--
                        (A) a composite score for each contractor is
                    included in CPARS, along with any negative performance
                    events used in source selection to assess past
                    performance risk; and
                        (B) CPARS is programmed to automatically calculate
                    scores based on data entered by contracting officers,
                    including the number of transactions and the dollar
                    value of contracts performed by the contractor.
                (4) Transparency.--The Secretary shall ensure that
            contractors--
                        (A) have access to composite scores and the
                    underlying data through CPARS; and
                        (B) may submit comments or rebuttals to reported
                    negative performance events or scores, which shall be
                    maintained in CPARS for consideration in source
                    selection.
        (d) Mandatory Reporting.--A contracting officer shall report the
    following negative performance events:
                (1) Delivery of products failing to meet contract
            requirements, as verified by Government inspection reports,
            quality assurance records, or testing results.
                (2) Failure to meet contract delivery schedules, as
            documented in contract milestones, delivery orders, or
            Government records.
                (3) Incorrect or unauthorized markings on technical data or
            software, or improper assertions of restrictive rights, as
            verified by Government review or legal findings.
                (4) Submission of inaccurate, incomplete, or misleading
            cost or pricing data, as identified through audits by the
            Defense Contract Audit Agency or other Government authorities.
                (5) Failure to include mandatory contract clauses in
            subcontracts, as verified by contract reviews or audits.
                (6) Submission of false claims, fraudulent invoices, or
            misrepresentations, as substantiated by investigations, legal
            findings, or Government records.
                (7) Failure to comply with safety, environmental, or other
            regulatory requirements, as documented by Government
            inspections or citations.
                (8) Failure to meet cybersecurity requirements or
            significant breaches caused by contractor negligence, as
            verified by Government records.
                (9) Any other negative performance event, as determined by
            the Secretary of Defense, that is based on verifiable data or
            objective evaluations and for which the Secretary publishes
            criteria in the Department of Defense Supplement to the Federal
            Acquisition Regulation.
        (e) Implementation.--
                (1) Training and guidance.--The Secretary of Defense shall
            develop and provide training for contracting officers on the
            following:
                        (A) Identifying, verifying, and reporting negative
                    performance events.
                        (B) The use of objective evidence and the exclusion
                    of subjective judgments in reporting negative
                    performance events.
                        (C) Entering data for creating a score in CPARS.
                (2) System modifications.--Not later than one year after
            the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense
            shall modify CPARS to include the following functions:
                        (A) The categorization of negative performance
                    events.
                        (B) Elimination of fields for subjective ratings.
                        (C) Automatically calculate composite scores based
                    on reported data.
                        (D) A mechanism for contractors to review and
                    respond to reported events and scores.
                (3) Transition period.--With respect to a contract awarded
            before the effective date of the revision to the Department of
            Defense Supplement to the Federal Acquisition Regulation
            required by subsection (a), a contracting officer for such
            contract may complete CPARS evaluations under the prior system
            until the contract is closed or terminated.
        (f) Report and Oversight.--
                (1) Report.--Not later than January 15, 2026, the Secretary
            of Defense shall submit to Committees on Armed Services of the
            Senate and House of Representatives a report on the
            implementation of this section.
                (2) GAO review.--Not later than three years after the date
            of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the
            United States shall conduct a review of the revised CPARS that
            includes the following:
                        (A) The effectiveness of CPARS to carry out the
                    requirements of this section.
                        (B) The accuracy and fairness of the scoring
                    mechanism developed under subsection (d).
                        (C) The effect of the modifictions made by this
                    section on competition and participation of
                    nontraditional defense contractors in contracts of the
                    Department of Defense.
        (g) Effective Date.--This section and the requirements of this
    section shall take effect 180 days after the date of the enactment of
    this Act.
        (h) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``negative performance event'' means a
            verifiable instance of contractor failure or poor performance
            as described in subsection (e).
                (2) The term ``nontraditional defense contractor'' has the
            meaning given in section 3014 of title 10, United States Code.
                (3) The term ``verifiable data'' means objective evidence
            documented in contract records, inspection reports, audits,
            correspondence, or other Government records that substantiate a
            negative performance event.

    SEC. 837. RESTRUCTURING OF PERFORMANCE EVALUATION METRICS FOR THE
                  ACQUISITION WORKFORCE.

        (a) Establishment of Acquisition Workforce Key Performance
    Indicators.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of
    this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall implement mandatory key
    performance indicators (in this section referred to as ``KPIs'') for
    evaluating members of the acquisition workforce (as defined in 10 USC
    101). Such KPIs shall be used to assess the degree of alignment between
    activities of such members and strategic priorities of the Department
    of Defense, including--
                (1) use of commercial acquisition methods, including the
            use of fixed-price contracts under terms and conditions similar
            to those used for commercial contracts;
                (2) use of innovative acquisition authorities;
                (3) demonstrated preference for commercial solutions;
                (4) integration of small business concerns (as defined
            under section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632)) and
            nontraditional defense contractors (as defined in section 3014
            of title 10, United States Code) into the defense industrial
            base;
                (5) demonstrated cost and schedule efficiencies;
                (6) use of milestone-based, modular open system approaches
            (as defined in section 4401 of title 10, United States Code, as
            amended by section 1833 of this Act) and capabilities-based
            pricing; and
                (7) use of the authorities under chapter 253 of title 10,
            United States Code, and similar tools aimed at streamlining and
            improving the acquisition process for the Department of
            Defense.
        (b) Integration With Personnel Systems and Promotion Boards.--The
    KPIs described in subsection (a) shall be integrated into--
                (1) annual performance appraisals for members of the
            acquisition workforce;
                (2) promotion, bonus, and assignment consideration for
            acquisition positions; and
                (3) requirements for certification, training, and
            continuing education under chapter 87 of title 10, United
            States Code.
        (c) Public Reporting and Oversight.--Beginning not later than 365
    days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary
    of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment shall submit to the
    congressional defense committees a semiannual report on--
                (1) progress in implementing KPIs required by this section;
                (2) compliance rates by each element of the Department of
            Defense;
                (3) any barriers to implementation; and
                (4) recommendations for additional legislative authorities
            to carry out the requirements of this section.
        (d) Definitions.--For purposes of this section:
                (1) The term ``commercial solutions'' means any method for
            procurement of a commercial product or commercial service as
            described in part 12 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation,
            subparts 212.2 and 212.70 of the Department of Defense
            Supplement to the Federal Acquisition Regulation, or any
            product, service, or other solution developed by a private
            entity and funded by private investment that meets the needs of
            the Department of Defense.
                (2) The term ``innovative acquisition authorities'' means--
                        (A) the authority under section 4021 and 4022 of
                    title 10, United States Code;
                        (B) authority to use commercial solutions opening
                    contracts pursuant to section 3458 of such title 10;
                        (C) application of policies of a rapid capabilities
                    office of a military department; or
                        (D) any other streamlined acquisition authority.
        (e) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that fostering
    a risk-tolerant, innovation-forward culture in the defense acquisition
    workforce is essential to maintaining the United States technological
    and military advantage. Accordingly, the Department of Defense shall
    prioritize the cultivation of acquisition professionals who can
    effectively leverage commercial technology, deliver digital
    capabilities at speed, and expand the industrial base beyond
    traditional vendors.

    SEC. 838. ENSURING DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CONTRACTOR COMPLIANCE WITH
                  DISABILITY HIRING GOALS.

        (a) In General.--For each of fiscal years 2026 through 2029, the
    Secretary of Defense shall conduct an audit of the compliance of the
    contractors of the Department of Defense with the 7-percent utilization
    goal for employment of qualified individuals with disabilities by
    contractors established by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance
    Programs of the Department of Labor under section 503 of the
    Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 793).
        (b) Reports.--Not later than 5 months after the end of a fiscal
    year for which the Secretary of Defense was required to conduct an
    audit under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall submit to
    the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and
    the Senate a report on the findings of such audit.

    SEC. 839. COMPTROLLER GENERAL REVIEW OF MATTERS RELATING TO INDIVIDUALS
                  ASSIGNED TO A CRITICAL ACQUISITION POSITION.

        (a) Review Required.--The Comptroller General of the United States
    shall--
                (1) conduct a review of the education, training, and career
            development programs offered by the Secretary of Defense for
            members of the acquisition workforce; and
                (2) conduct an assessment of the efficacy of the career
            development policies established by section 1734 of title 10,
            United States Code.
        (b) Matters for Review.--In conducting the review required by this
    section, the Comptroller General shall--
                (1) review the compliance of the Secretary with the
            requirements of section 1734 of title 10, United States Code;
            and
                (2) conduct an assessment of the efficacy of the career
            development policies and minimum periods of assignment
            established by such section 1734 in--
                        (A) improving the ability of the acquisition
                    workforce to expeditiously provide the Armed Forces
                    with the capabilities necessary to operate effectively,
                    to address evolving threats, and to maintain the
                    military advantage of the United States in the most
                    cost-effective manner practicable;
                        (B) enhancing the knowledge and experience of the
                    acquisition workforce;
                        (C) enabling competitive career progression of
                    members of the acquisition workforce compared to other
                    members of the civilian and military workforce of the
                    Department of Defense that are not subject to the
                    minimum periods of assignment established by such
                    section 1734; and
                        (D) the retention rates of members of the
                    acquisition workforce assigned to a critical
                    acquisition position, particularly key leadership
                    positions (as defined by the Under Secretary of Defense
                    for Acquisition and Sustainment), compared with the
                    retention rates for other members of the civilian and
                    military workforce of the Department of Defense that
                    are not subject to the minimum periods of assignment
                    established by such section 1734; and
                (3) conduct an assessment of any benefits, including
            enhanced accountability in leadership and decisionmaking by
            individuals in key leadership positions, of a minimum period of
            assignment of at least four years to a critical acquisition
            position.
        (c) Report Required.--Not later than July 1, 2026, the Comptroller
    General shall submit to the congressional defense committees
    recommendations on--
                (1) improvements to education, training, and career
            development programs offered by the Secretary of Defense for
            members of the acquisition workforce; and
                (2) minimum periods of assignment for an individual
            assigned as a program executive officer.

    SEC. 840. COMPTROLLER GENERAL REVIEW OF THE MANAGEMENT, TRAINING, AND
                  DEVELOPMENT OF THE ACQUISITION WORKFORCE.

        (a) In General.--The Comptroller General of the United States shall
    conduct a review of the management, training, and development of the
    acquisition workforce to enable the acquisition workforce to
    expeditiously provide the Armed Forces with the capabilities necessary
    to operate effectively, to address evolving threats, and to maintain
    the military advantage of the United States in the most cost-effective
    manner practicable.
        (b) Review Contents.--In conducting the review required by
    subsection (a), the Comptroller General shall evaluate the following:
                (1) The current organization and staffing of the
            acquisition workforce, including the total number of positions
            in the acquisition workforce, a list of such positions
            disaggregated by the skills and experience required, and the
            number of such positions that are vacant or are filled by an
            individual whose skills and experience do not meet the required
            skills and experience for such position.
                (2) The sufficiency of the processes and authorities of the
            Department of Defense for recruiting and retaining the
            acquisition workforce, and the use of such authorities to
            maintain an acquisition workforce that is optimized to meet
            mission requirements.
                (3) Trends in acquisition workforce hiring and retention
            over the preceding five years.
                (4) The impediments to members of the acquisition workforce
            receiving training and education, including any lack of
            funding, unavailability of required or desired training, and
            excessive workload demands that preclude such members from
            being able to attend such training.
        (c) Report.--Not later than April 1, 2026, the Comptroller General
    shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the
    findings of the review required by subsection (a), including any
    recommendations to improve the management, training, and development of
    the acquisition workforce.
        (d) Acquisition Workforce Defined.--In this section, the term
    ``acquisition workforce'' has the meaning given such term in section
    101(a) of title 10, United States Code.

    SEC. 841. REPORT ON STRENGTHENING THE DEFENSE ACQUISITION UNIVERSITY.

        (a) Assessment Required.--The Secretary of Defense, acting through
    the Director of the Acquisition Innovation Research Center, shall
    conduct a comprehensive assessment of the Defense Acquisition
    University (in this section referred to as ``DAU'') to strengthen the
    ability of the DAU to train and develop members of the acquisition
    workforce to meet future needs of the Department of Defense. The
    assessment shall include the following:
                (1) An evaluation of the mission of the DAU and the
            alignment of such mission with the objectives of the defense
            acquisition system established pursuant to section 3102 of
            title 10, United States Code (as added by this Act).
                (2) An evaluation of the effectiveness of training and
            development provided by DAU to members of the acquisition
            workforce to enable such members to effectively implement the
            objectives of the defense acquisition system.
        (b) Elements.--The assessment in paragraph (1) shall evaluate the
    following:
                (1) The organization and structure of DAU.
                (2) The curriculum and educational offerings of DAU.
                (3) The composition of the staff and faculty of DAU,
            including an assessment of the diversity of skills, abilities,
            and professional backgrounds of such staff and faculty.
                (4) The sufficiency of resource and funding mechanisms
            supporting DAU operations.
                (5) The extent to which DAU uses external experts and
            academic institutions to inform and enhance its programs.
        (c) Recommendations.--The Director of the Acquisition Innovation
    Research Center shall use the assessment required under this section
    and the objectives of the defense acquisition system to provide to the
    Secretary of Defense recommendations to strengthen the ability of the
    DAU to train and develop members of the acquisition workforce to meet
    future needs of the Department of Defense.
        (d) Report to Congress.--Not later than one year after the date of
    the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
    congressional defense committees a report containing--
                (1) the findings of the assessment conducted under
            subsection (a) and the recommendations provided under
            subsection (c);
                (2) any actions necessary to ensure that DAU fulfills its
            mission and provides training and development to members of the
            acquisition workforce that aligns with the objectives of the
            defense acquisition system.
        (e) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``Acquisition Innovation Research Center''
            means the acquisition research organization within a civilian
            college or university that is described under section 4142(a)
            of title 10, United States Code.
                (2) The term ``acquisition workforce'' has the meaning
            given in section 101 of title 10, United States Code.

     Subtitle D--Provisions Relating to Supply Chains and Domestic Sourcing

    SEC. 851. REPEAL OF EXCEPTION FOR SMALL PURCHASES UNDER THE BERRY
                  AMENDMENT.

        Section 4862 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``subsections (c)
            through (h)'' and inserting ``subsections (c) through (g)'';
            and
                (2) by amending subsection (h) to read as follows:
        ``(h) Oversight Committee.--The Secretary of Defense shall
    establish a committee to--
                ``(1) provide oversight of the implementation of the
            requirements of this section; and
                ``(2) ensure compliance with the requirements of this
            section.''.

    SEC. 852. SUPPLY CHAIN ILLUMINATION INCENTIVES.

        (a) In General.--Section 849 of the Servicemember Quality of Life
    Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
    (Public Law 118-159; 10 U.S.C. 3241 note prec.) is amended--
                (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``to assess and
            monitor'' and all that follows and inserting the following:
            ``to implement and use supply chain illumination meeting the
            minimum qualifying criteria determined by the Secretary under
            subsection (c).''; and
                (2) by adding at the end the following new subsections:
        ``(c) Supply Chain Illumination Minimum Qualifying Criteria.--
                ``(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense shall establish
            minimum qualifying criteria for supply chain illumination for
            contractors of the Department of Defense.
                ``(2) Public notice.--Not later than April 1, 2026, the
            Secretary of Defense shall publish in the Federal Register a
            notice of the minimum qualifying criteria established under
            paragraph (1).
        ``(d) Expedited Acceptance Procedures.--If a contractor discloses
    to the relevant contracting officer that a covered end item was or will
    be provided by such contractor to the Department of Defense under a
    contract or other agreement, such contracting officer may continue to
    accept and pay for delivery of such covered end item until a waiver
    authorized under each applicable covered statute with respect to such
    covered end item is granted or denied if--
                ``(1) such contractor has supply chain illumination that
            meets the minimum qualifying criteria established by the
            Secretary of Defense under subsection (c); and
                ``(2) such contracting officer determines that such covered
            end item--
                        ``(A) other than a prohibition on acquisition under
                    a covered statute applying to such covered end item,
                    satisfies the requirements of the contract or other
                    agreement; and
                        ``(B) does not pose a risk to security or safety.
        ``(e) Contractor Responsibility.--
                ``(1) Immediate corrective action.--A contractor of the
            Department of Defense shall, upon identifying a nonconforming
            item in a covered end item that was or will be provided by such
            contractor to the Department under a contract or other
            agreement, immediately begin taking corrective action with
            respect to the inclusion of such nonconforming item in such
            covered end item in accordance with such contract or other
            agreement and the relevant procedures of the Department.
                ``(2) Alternative suppliers.--The corrective action
            described in paragraph (1) with respect to a nonconforming item
            in a covered end item shall include the contractor using
            reasonably expedient means to identify, and if necessary,
            qualify an alternative supplier to provide materials or goods
            to use in place of such non-conforming item in such end item.
        ``(f) Definitions.--In this section:
                ``(1) The term `covered statute' means--
                        ``(A) section 4863 of this title;
                        ``(B) section 4872 of this title;
                        ``(C) section 805 of the National Defense
                    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-
                    31; 10 U.S.C. 4651 note prec.); or
                        ``(D) section 1211 of the National Defense
                    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006 (Public Law 109-
                    163; 10 U.S.C. 4651 note prec.).
                ``(2) The term `covered end item' means an end item the
            acquisition of which is prohibited under a covered statute
            based on a nonconforming item that is contained in or a
            component of such end item, except that such term does not
            include an end item that is a non-conforming item.
                ``(3) The term `end item' has the meaning given such term
            in section 4863(m) of this title.
                ``(4) The term `nonconforming item' means a material or
            good the inclusion of which in an end item causes the
            acquisition of such end item to be prohibited under a covered
            statute.
                ``(5) The term `supply chain illumination' means policies,
            procedures, and tools, including analytical tools that leverage
            large data and machine learning, enabling such contractor to
            assess and monitor the entire supply chain of such contractor
            to identify potential vulnerabilities and security and
            noncompliance risks with respect to goods and services provided
            to the Department of Defense.''.
        (b) Reporting.--Not later than one year after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter until the date that is
    five years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary
    of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a
    report describing each use of the authority under section 849(d) of the
    Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159; 10 U.S.C.
    3241 note prec.), as added by subsection (a).

    SEC. 853. MODIFICATION TO ENHANCED DOMESTIC CONTENT REQUIREMENT FOR
                  MAJOR DEFENSE ACQUISITION PROGRAMS.

        Section 835(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31) is amended to read as follows:
        ``(c) Major Defense Acquisition Program.--In this section, the term
    `major defense acquisition program' has the meaning given in section
    4201 of title 10, United States Code, except that such term includes
    any program that meets the meaning given in such section as in effect
    on January 1, 2025.''.

    SEC. 854. STRATEGY TO ELIMINATE SOURCING OF OPTICAL GLASS FROM CERTAIN
                  NATIONS.

        (a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall develop and
    implement a strategy to eliminate the reliance of the Department of
    Defense on any covered nation to acquire optical glass or optical
    systems by January 1, 2030.
        (b) Strategy Requirements.--The strategy required by subsection (a)
    shall--
                (1) identify the current requirements of the Department of
            Defense for optical glass and optical systems and estimate the
            projected requirements of the Department for optical glass and
            optical systems through the year 2040;
                (2) identify the sources of optical glass or optical
            systems used to meet the current requirements of the Department
            described in paragraph (1), including any sources of optical
            glass or optical glass systems produced in a covered nation;
            and
                (3) identify actions to be taken by the Secretary of
            Defense to ensure the defense industrial base is able to meet
            the needs of the Department for optical glass and optical
            systems without any reliance on a covered nation not later
            January 1, 2030.
        (c) Implementation.--Not later than 270 days after the date of
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall begin
    implementing the strategy required by subsection (a).
        (d) Briefing and Report.--
                (1) Briefing.--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 briefing on
            the strategy required by subsection (a), including an
            identification of any changes to funding or policy required to
            eliminate the reliance of the Department of Defense on any
            covered to acquire optical glass or optical systems by January
            1, 2030.
                (2) Interim report on implementation.--Not later than March
            15, 2027, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
            congressional defense committees a report on the progress of
            the implementation of the strategy required by subsection (a),
            including an identification of any risk to the ability of the
            Secretary to eliminate the reliance of the Department of
            Defense on any covered nation to acquire optical glass or
            optical systems by January 1, 2030.
        (e) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``covered nation'' means--
                        (A) the Democratic People's Republic of North
                    Korea;
                        (B) the People's Republic of China;
                        (C) the Russian Federation;
                        (D) the Republic of Belarus; and
                        (E) the Islamic Republic of Iran.
                (2) The term ``optical glass'' means glass used in optical
            lenses, prisms, or mirrors.
                (3) The term ``optical system'' means an arrangement of
            optical components, including optical glass, that manipulates
            light to produce a specific outcome.

    SEC. 855. VOLUNTARY REGISTRATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH COVERED SOURCING
                  REQUIREMENTS FOR COVERED PRODUCTS.

        (a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall establish and
    maintain a publicly available online repository of information provided
    by an offeror related to the conformance of a covered product with
    covered sourcing requirements.
        (b) Registration and Attestation Process.--Not later than 180 days
    after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense
    shall establish a process under which an offeror may voluntarily submit
    to the Secretary an attestation relating to the compliance of a covered
    product with a covered sourcing requirement. Such process shall--
                (1) be accessible online;
                (2) require an offeror to acknowledge liability for making
            a false attestation in accordance with section 3729 of title
            31, United States Code; and
                (3) enable an offeror to register a covered product with
            the Secretary of Defense by providing--
                        (A) a unique product identifier sufficient to
                    distinguish the covered product to be registered from a
                    similar covered product;
                        (B) a national stock number (if available), a
                    description of the covered product, or other
                    information related to the form, fit, or function of
                    the covered product; and
                        (C) an attestation, including relevant
                    documentation, of the compliance of a covered product
                    with one or more covered sourcing requirements.
        (c) Proof of Registration.--The Secretary shall issue to an offeror
    that registers a covered product in accordance with the process
    established under subsection (b)(3) a proof of registration associated
    with a the unique product identifier of the covered product. The proof
    of registration may be used--
                (1) by the offeror in sales and marketing materials
            associated with the registered covered product; or
                (2) by a prime contractor that uses such registered covered
            product as a part or component of an end item.
        (d) Availability of Information.--
                (1) Compliance information.--The Secretary shall make
            available the information necessary to enable offerors to
            assess the compliance of a covered product with a covered
            sourcing requirement.
                (2) Resources.--The Secretary shall ensure that an eligible
            entity has adequate resources to train offerors about the
            requirements of this section and to assist an offeror with the
            registration and attestation process established under
            subsection (b).
        (e) Encouraging Registration of Products.--The Secretary shall
    establish policies and procedures to encourage offerors to register
    covered products. These policies and procedures shall ensure that--
                (1) offerors are incentivized to disclose any noncompliance
            with the requirements of this section;
                (2) with respect to any disclosure made under paragraph
            (1), that such offeror is provided with information and
            assistance to determine the actions required to remedy such
            noncompliance in order to meet the criteria to register the
            product concerned; and
                (3) an offeror making such a disclosure will receive a
            referral to the appropriate programs or offices of the
            Department of Defense that are responsible for strengthening
            the defense industrial base, promoting domestic industry, and
            accelerating private investment in supply chain technologies
            that are critical for national security.
        (f) Use of Supply Chain Illumination.--The Secretary shall
    encourage an offeror to implement and use supply chain illumination (as
    defined in section 849 of the National Defense Authorization Act for
    Fiscal Year 2025, as amended by section 852 of this Act) to assist in
    meeting the registration and attestation requirements established under
    subsection (b).
        (g) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``covered product'' means--
                        (A) a good offered for purchase to the Secretary of
                    Defense; and
                        (B) subject to a covered sourcing requirement.
                (2) The term ``covered sourcing requirement'' means a
            requirement under any of the following:
                        (A) Section 4872 of title 10 United States Code.
                        (B) Section 4863 of title 10, United States Code.
                        (C) Section 4862 of title 10, United States Code.
                        (D) Section 4864 of title 10, United States Code.
                        (E) Chapter 83 of title 41, United States Code.
                        (F) Section 846 of the National Defense
                    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011 (10 U.S.C. 4864
                    note).
                        (G) Section 1211 of the National Defense
                    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006 (10 U.S.C. 4651
                    note prec.).
                        (H) Section 225.7004-5 of the Department of Defense
                    Supplement to the Federal Acquisition Regulation
                    (relating to restrictions on procurement of welded
                    shipboard anchor and mooring chain).
                        (I) Section 225.7011 of the Department of Defense
                    Supplement to the Federal Acquisition Regulation
                    (relating to restrictions on procurement of carbon,
                    alloy, or armor steel plates).
                        (J) Section 225.7012 of the Department of Defense
                    Supplement to the Federal Acquisition Regulation
                    (relating to restrictions on procurement of
                    supercomputers).
                (3) The term ``eligible entity'' means an eligible entity
            carrying out activities pursuant to a procurement technical
            assistance program funded under chapter 388 of title 10, United
            States Code.

    SEC. 856. ACCELERATION OF QUALIFICATION OF COMPLIANT SOURCES.

        (a) Establishment.--
                (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
            the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall
            establish in the Defense Industrial Resilience Consortium
            established under section 1842 a working group for the exchange
            of information about compliant materials and to accelerate the
            qualification of such materials for use by the Department of
            Defense and the integration of such materials into the supply
            chains of contractors of the Department of Defense.
                (2) Membership.--
                        (A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph
                    (B), the working group shall consist of members of the
                    Defense Industrial Resilience Consortium with expertise
                    or interest in--
                                (i) the qualification and acceptance of
                            materials, parts, components and end items by
                            the Department of Defense;
                                (ii) supply chain management; or
                                (iii) supply chain illumination.
                        (B) Exclusion.--The Secretary may exclude from
                    participation in such working group any individual or
                    entity that--
                                (i) is headquartered within, owned or
                            controlled by, or subject to the influence of a
                            covered nation;
                                (ii) is functioning as the agent of any
                            foreign State; or
                                (iii) is otherwise determined by the
                            Secretary to be a significant threat to the
                            national security interests of the United
                            States.
                (3) Responsibilities.--The working group shall--
                        (A) establish processes for exchange of information
                    about compliant materials among consortium members,
                    procurement agents of the Department of Defense, and
                    contractors of the defense industrial base, while
                    maintaining appropriate safeguards of commercially
                    proprietary information;
                        (B) develop processes and procedures to streamline
                    identification, testing, and qualification of compliant
                    sources and compliant materials;
                        (C) seek to reduce the unnecessary application of
                    requirements that specific to a single Armed Force for
                    identification, testing, and qualification of compliant
                    sources and compliant material;
                        (D) provide a forum for the Army, Navy, Air Force,
                    Marine Corps, and Space Force and other elements of the
                    Department of Defense to share technical and supply
                    chain data related to requirements for covered
                    materials;
                        (E) identify compliant sources at each step of the
                    supply chain, to the extent that such supply chains are
                    subject to subchapter III of chapter 385 of title 10,
                    United States Code;
                        (F) at least once a quarter, publish for the
                    members of the consortium and for the Under Secretary
                    of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, a list of
                    compliant sources for each critical material, including
                    a general description of what step of the supply chain
                    in which each compliant source is participating, if
                    any;
                        (G) develop and recommend processes to enable the
                    Department of Defense to rapidly identify, qualify, and
                    integrate compliant materials into programs of the
                    Department at scale;
                        (H) seek to reduce future requirements for critical
                    materials in defense systems by encouraging contractors
                    of the Department of Defense to design and develop
                    systems that use commercially available critical
                    materials, when such materials are capable of meeting
                    mission needs;
                        (I) seek input from small and nontraditional
                    contractors and ensure the working group considers the
                    unique attributes of such businesses in carrying out
                    the responsibilities of this subsection;
                        (J) develop and provide recommendations to reduce
                    impediments or disincentives for a supplier of an end
                    item to the Department of Defense to revise a supply
                    chain agreement or other arrangement, to eliminate the
                    reliance of the supplier on noncompliant sources;
                        (K) any other matters assigned to the working group
                    by the Secretary; and
                        (L) provide the Secretary with timely
                    recommendations developed pursuant to this section.
        (b) Replacement of Existing Noncompliant Parts.--
                (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
            enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall develop and
            implement guidance to ensure that critical materials from
            noncompliant sources that are present in covered systems of the
            Department of Defense are identified and replaced as rapidly as
            practicable with compliant materials.
                (2) Requirements.--The guidance required by (1) shall--
                        (A) ensure that a supplier of an end item is
                    actively managing the supply chain, and shall address
                    impediments or disincentives for the supplier to revise
                    a supply chain agreement or other arrangement to
                    eliminate the supplier's reliance on noncompliant
                    sources;
                        (B) require the use of compliant sources included
                    on the list required by paragraph (a)(3)(F), where
                    appropriate;
                        (C) require use of commercial qualification
                    processes to the maximum extent practicable in
                    determining whether a new supplier is capable of
                    meeting defense requirements;
                        (D) minimize the number of qualification events
                    required, including minimizing the use of real-world
                    testing, when replacing components or raw materials
                    with functionally identical commercial offerings;
                        (E) provide for waiver of defense-unique
                    qualification requirements, including operational test
                    and evaluation processes, unless compliance with such
                    requirements is determined to be essential by the head
                    of the contracting activity: and
                        (F) prohibit additional testing of the end item if
                    a component or subcomponent has shown to have
                    substantially similar or identical performance after
                    replacement of a noncompliant critical material with a
                    compliant critical material, except where the service
                    acquisition executive determines otherwise.
                (3) Safe harbor.--The Secretary of Defense shall deem that
            any acquisition of a critical material, by the Department, a
            contractor to the Department, or a subcontractor at any tier,
            from a supplier of critical materials that is included on the
            list required by paragraph (a)(3)(F), is in compliance with the
            requirements of subchapter III of chapter 385 of this title,
            if--
                        (A) the supplier of a critical material was on the
                    most recent such list of compliant sources for such
                    critical material at the time the acquisition contract
                    or other agreement was entered into;
                        (B) the supplier is included on such a list not
                    less frequently than once every two years during the
                    period beginning on the date on which such contract or
                    other agreement is entered into and ending on the date
                    on which such contract or other agreement expires or
                    terminates; and
                        (C) it would have created an unreasonable hardship,
                    including an interruption of needed supplies or
                    significantly different cost, for the acquiring entity
                    to switch suppliers to a compliant source during the
                    time between the signing of the contract or other
                    agreement and the time of delivery under such contract
                    or other agreement.
                (4) Responsible individual.--The service acquisition
            executive for each service or agency shall, for each program
            under supervision of such service acquisition executive,
            identify the individual responsible for establishing the
            statement of work and qualification requirements associated
            with the replacement of components or raw materials critical
            materials from noncompliant sources in covered systems as
            required by this section.
                (5) Commercial items.--The Secretary shall ensure that the
            guidance required by this subsection applies to commercial
            products and commercial off-the-shelf items to the extent that
            the requirements of chapter 385 of title 10, United States
            Code, apply to commercial products and commercial off-the-shelf
            items.
        (c) Access to Materials.--Notwithstanding section 4872(a) of title
    10, United States Code, the Department of Defense is authorized to
    procure a covered material stockpiled in an allied or partner nation if
    such covered material has been under uninterrupted control by an entity
    in such allied or partner nation since 2000.
        (d) Funding Estimates.--Not later than five days after the date on
    which the Secretary of Defense submits to Congress the materials in
    support of the budget submitted by the President to Congress under
    section 1105 of title 31, United States Code, for a fiscal year, the
    Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, in
    collaboration with the service acquisition executives of the military
    departments, shall submit to the congressional defense committees a
    comprehensive estimate of the funds necessary to provide for the
    qualification and integration of compliant sources into the covered
    systems of each military department.
        (e) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``compliant country'' means a country that is
            not a covered nation.
                (2) The term ``compliant source'' means an entity engaged
            in the production, manufacture, or distribution of a critical
            material that is compliant with the requirements of subchapter
            III of chapter 385 of title 10, United States Code.
                (3) The term ``compliant material'' means critical material
            that is sourced from a compliant source.
                (4) The term ``covered nation'' has the meaning given such
            term in section 4872(h) of title 10, United States Code (as
            redesignated by this Act).
                (5) The term ``covered system'' means an end item that is
            currently in production or has been delivered to the Department
            of Defense.
                (6) The term ``critical material'' means a material subject
            to sourcing restrictions under subchapter III of chapter 385 of
            title 10, United States Code.
                (7) The term ``end item'' has the meaning given such term
            in section 4863 of title 10, United States Code.
                (8) The term ``service acquisition executive'' has the
            meaning given such term in section 101(a) of title 10, United
            States Code.
                (9) The term ``working group'' means the working group
            established under subsection (a).

    SEC. 857. ENHANCED SECURITY STRATEGY FOR PRIVATE FIFTH GENERATION
                  INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS CAPABILITIES.

        (a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall require a
    contractor for a procurement related to fifth-generation wireless
    technology for private networks on military installations to provide
    the information described in subsection (b) to promote enhanced
    wireless network security requirements, including supply chain risk
    management.
        (b) Information Described.--The information described in this
    subsection is as follows:
                (1) A hardware bill of materials for a procurement
            described in subsection (a).
                (2) A description of the implementation and operational use
            of zero trust principles and capabilities for such procurement.
        (c) Prioritization.--With respect to a procurement described in
    subsection (a), the Secretary shall prioritize the use of private
    networks that employ Open-RAN approaches, including cloud-native
    capabilities.
        (d) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``military installation'' has the meaning
            given in section 2801 of title 10, United States Code.
                (2) The term ``Open-RAN'' means section 9202 of title XCII
            of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021.

    SEC. 858. PREFERENCE FOR DOMESTIC PROCUREMENT OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES.

        (a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall revise the
    Department of Defense Supplement to the Federal Acquisition
    Regulation--
                (1) to require, to the maximum extent practicable and
            consistent with the interests of national security, preference
            for procurement of professional services from offerors that are
            United States companies; and
                (2) to allow the Secretary discretion to waive the
            requirements of paragraph (1) if the Secretary determines
            that--
                        (A) compliance with such requirements would result
                    in the Department of Defense failing to meet an urgent
                    operational requirement; or
                        (B) no United States company or qualifying joint
                    venture is capable of fulfilling the requirements of
                    the contract in a timely or cost-effective manner.
        (b) Waiver Requirements.--A waiver described in subsection (a)(2)
    shall be issued in writing, shall include a justification for such
    issuance, and shall be submitted to the congressional defense
    committees not later than 30 days after such issuance.
        (c) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``United States company'' means an entity
            that--
                        (A) is organized under the laws of a State,
                    territory, or possession of the United States or the
                    District of Columbia;
                        (B) has its principal place of business in the
                    United States; and
                        (C) is not directly or indirectly owned or
                    controlled by a foreign entity
                (2) The term ``professional services'' includes services in
            the fields of engineering, architecture, design, environmental
            consulting, financial consulting, program management, legal
            advisory, and other expert services as defined in the Federal
            Acquisition Regulation.
                (3) The term ``qualifying joint venture'' means a joint
            venture in which a United States company holds an ownership
            interest greater than 50 percent.

    SEC. 859. SHIPPING CONTAINER SUPPLY CHAIN.

        (a) Findings.--The Congress finds the following:
                (1) House Report 118-301 accompanying the National Defense
            Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31)
            directed the Secretary of the Army, in coordination with the
            Commanding General, Army Materiel Command and the Assistant
            Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and
            Technology to provide a briefing on the costs and estimated
            funding profile as it relates to the organic industrial base
            modernization strategy, and facility efforts required to
            support opportunities for organic industrial base augmentation
            at Blue Grass Army Depot in Kentucky.
                (2) The briefing was directed to explore Blue Grass Army
            Depot as a potential site for the production of metal shipping
            containers.
                (3) China produces most shipping containers and the
            Department of Defense sources nearly all containers from Asia
            or assembles container kits in the United States from foreign-
            producers.
                (4) Establishing a domestic source for metal shipping
            containers would reduce reliance on foreign sources.
                (5) The reliance on foreign adversary nations for standard
            and specialty shipping containers presents a national security
            risk, particularly in times of crisis.
                (6) The Department of Defense must have access to
            domestically produced shipping containers to meet operational
            readiness and logistical requirements.
                (7) The defense industrial base must be strengthened to
            ensure secure supply chains and uninterrupted access to
            critical shipping components.
                (8) Establishing domestic production facilities will create
            jobs, improve economic resilience, and enhance national
            security.
                (9) Domestic production of shipping containers is essential
            to national security and economic resilience.
                (10) To ensure the integrity of the defense industrial
            base, shipping containers procured under this Act should be
            manufacturing in the United States by domestic entities using
            domestically produced steel and other critical materials and
            components.
        (b) National Security Assessment.--
                (1) Assessment of foreign reliance.--Not later than 180
            days after the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense
            shall submit to Congress an assessment on the national security
            implications of the reliance of the United States on foreign
            adversary countries for the production of standard and
            specialty shipping containers.
                (2) Assessment contents.--The assessment required by
            paragraph (1) shall include--
                        (A) a detailed evaluation of the ability of the
                    Department of Defense to acquire standard and specialty
                    shipping containers from sources other than sources
                    located in covered nations (as defined in section 4872
                    of title 10, United States Code);
                        (B) an identification of the barriers to the
                    acquisition of standard and specialty shipping contains
                    from domestic sources and recommendations to mitigate
                    such barriers; and
                        (C) a timeline for transitioning the Department to
                    acquiring standard and specialty shipping containers
                    from sources other than sources located in foreign
                    adversary.
        (c) Establishment of Domestic Production Capability.--
                (1) Primary production facility.--
                        (A) In general.--Not later than December 31, 2028,
                    the Secretary of Defense shall develop a requirement to
                    establish a facility for the production of standard
                    shipping containers at a depot of the Army that--
                                (i) has a consolidated shipping center;
                                (ii) is part of the organic industrial
                            base; and
                                (iii) is located in the United States.
                        (B) Coordination.--The Secretary of Defense shall
                    seek to enter into a public-private partnership to
                    establish and operate the facility established pursuant
                    to the requirement developed under subparagraph (A).
                (2) Secondary production facility.--Not later than December
            31, 2028, the Secretary shall evaluate locations to establish a
            second facility for the production of standard shipping
            containers that is located in the United States.
        (d) Readiness and Logistical Requirements.--
                (1) Standard shipping contains.--The Secretary of Defense
            shall quantify the yearly demand and usage by the Department of
            Defense for the eight standard shipping container types,
            including--
                        (A) bill of materials verification; and
                        (B) model and drawing verification.
                (2) Specialty shipping contains.--The Secretary of Defense
            shall assess the yearly readiness and logistical requirements
            of the Department of Defense for specialty shipping containers
            by weapons system.
                (3) Integration of sensor and communication systems.--
                        (A) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the
                    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall
                    assess and submit to Congress a report on the potential
                    benefits of incorporating into the design and
                    production of standard and specialty shipping
                    containers used by the Department of Defense a diverse
                    set of communications equipment and sensors that are
                    capable of providing real-time data on location,
                    contents, usage, and other critical information
                    relevant to national defense purposes.
                        (B) Report contents.--The report required by
                    subparagraph (A) shall include--
                                (i) an assessment of the feasibility of
                            embedding in standard and specialty shipping
                            containers used by the Department of Defense
                            the communications equipment and sensors
                            described in such subparagraph, including
                            sensors integrated into container flooring, for
                            satellite-based tracking and monitoring;
                                (ii) recommendations for collaboration with
                            private industry partners to develop and
                            implement in such shipping containers such
                            communications equipment and sensors; and
                                (iii) an evaluation of how such
                            communications equipment and sensors embedded
                            in such shipping containers could enhance the
                            security and resilience of the supply chain of
                            the Department.
        (e) Incentivizing Commercial Industrial Base Participation.--
                (1) Industry participation.--Not later than 180 days after
            the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
            Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of Commerce, shall
            develop initiatives to encourage the production of shipping
            containers for both defense and commercial use by entities
            other than those located in covered nations (as defined in
            section 4872 of title 10, United States Code).
                (2) Common and unique component identification.--Not later
            than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the
            Secretary of Defense shall assess and identify common and
            unique components necessary for standard and specialty shipping
            containers to streamline the production and enhance the cost
            efficiency of such shipping containers.
        (f) Reporting.--Not later than 60 days after the end of the first
    fiscal year ending after the date of the enactment of this Act, and not
    later than 60 days after the end of each fiscal year thereafter, the
    Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress a report detailing the
    progress on the establishment of domestic facilities for the production
    of shipping containers under subsection (c)(1).
        (g) Termination.--This section shall terminate on the date on which
    the Secretary of Defense submits to Congress a certification that the
    sufficient standard and specialty shipping contains are available
    solely from domestic sources to meet the national security needs of the
    United States.

    SEC. 860. ASSESSMENT OF CRITICAL DEFENSE MINERAL SUPPLY CHAIN
                  VULNERABILITIES.

        (a) In General.--The Comptroller General of the United States shall
    conduct an assessment of the supply chains of critical defense minerals
    for the defense industrial base to identify vulnerabilities in such
    supply chains.
        (b) Report.--Not later than 365 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States
    shall submit to Committees on Armed Services of the House of
    Representatives and Senate a report on the findings of the assessment
    conducted under subsection (a), including--
                (1) an identification of each source of each critical
            defense mineral described in such subsection;
                (2) an evaluation of the barriers to expanding the domestic
            capacity for mining and producing such critical defense
            minerals; and
                (3) recommendations for Congress and appropriate Federal
            agencies to incentivize the domestic production of such
            critical defense minerals.
        (c) Critical Defense Minerals Defined.--In this section, the term
    ``critical defense mineral'' means a mineral that is essential to
    manufacturing to supply the military, industrial, and essential
    civilian needs of the United States for national defense, including
    rare earth elements, lithium, cobalt, and nickel.

    SEC. 860A. ASSESSMENT OF MILITARY MEDICAL SUPPLY CHAINS.

        (a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall conduct an
    assessment of the vulnerabilities to supply chains for the medical
    supplies and equipment used by the Department of Defense, included a
    detailed assessment of the reliance of the Department on sources
    located in China for active pharmaceutical ingredients and medical
    devices.
        (b) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
    Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the
    Senate a report on the findings of the assessment conducted under
    subsection (a).
        (c) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``active pharmaceutical ingredient'' has the
            meaning given such term section 744A of the Federal Food, Drug,
            and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 379j-41).
                (2) The term ``medical device'' has the meaning given the
            term ``device'' in section 201(h) of the Federal Food, Drug,
            and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321(h)).

    SEC. 860B. PERMANENT MAGNET TRACEABILITY PILOT PROGRAM.

        (a) In General.--Not later than September 30, 2026, the Secretary
    of Defense shall establish a pilot program under which the Department
    of Defense shall validate the sources of rare earth elements and
    critical materials used in permanent magnets used by the Department,
    including sources of recycled rare earth elements and critical
    materials used in such permanent magnets, to ensure the accuracy of the
    information reported by contractors providing such permanent magnets to
    the Department and the integrity of the supply chains for such
    permanent magnets against foreign adversaries.
        (b) Sunset.--The pilot program established under subsection (a)
    shall terminate on September 30, 2029.
        (c) Report.--Not later than 180 days after September 30, 2029, the
    Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress a report on the results
    of the pilot program required under subsection (a), including the
    recommendations of the Secretary whether the pilot program should be
    continued or expanded.
        (d) Critical Material Defined.--In this section, the term
    ``critical material'' means a material, other than a rare earth
    element, used in permanent magnets used by the Department of Defense
    that the Secretary of Defense identifies as necessary to meet the
    requirements of the Department.

    SEC. 860C. APPLICABILITY OF BERRY AMENDMENT EXCEPTIONS TO CERTAIN
                  SEAFOOD PURCHASES.

        Section 4862 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding
    at the end the following new subsection:
        ``(l) Certain Seafood Purchases.--The exceptions in subsections (c)
    through (h) of this section shall not apply with respect to procurement
    of any fish, shellfish, or seafood product.''.

    SEC. 860D. ASSESSMENT OF CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE OWNED BY THE
                  DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE DEPENDENT ON FOREIGN MATERIALS OR
                  COMPONENTS.

        (a) Prioritized List of High-risk Systems.--Not later than 270 days
    after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense
    shall--
                (1) develop and maintain a classified and prioritized list
            of high-risk critical infrastructure owned by the Department of
            Defense that rely on materials or components the origin of
            which is a foreign country of concern; and
                (2) conduct a risk assessment of the materials or
            components included in the list under paragraph (1).
        (b) Critical Infrastructure Vulnerability Analysis and
    Assessment.--The risk assessment under subsection (a) shall include--
                (1) an evaluation of the dependence of high-risk critical
            infrastructure owned by the Department of Defense that on
            materials or components the origin of which is a foreign
            country of concern;
                (2) an evaluation of vulnerability to supply chain
            disruption during a national emergency to high-risk critical
            infrastructure owned by the Department of Defense, including
            industrial control systems;
                (3) an assessment of the resilience and capacity of high-
            risk critical infrastructure owned by the Department of Defense
            to support mission-critical operations and readiness during a
            national emergency;
                (4) an identification of the location of design,
            manufacturing, and packaging facilities for materials or
            components described in subsection (a)(1); and
                (5) an assessment of the manufacturing capacity of the
            United States to replace materials or components described in
            subsection (a)(1), including--
                        (A) gaps in domestic manufacturing capabilities,
                    including nonexistent, extinct, threatened, and single
                    point-of-failure capabilities;
                        (B) supply chains with single points of failure and
                    limited resiliency; and
                        (C) economic factors, including global competition,
                    threaten the viability of domestic manufacturers.
        (c) Briefing Required.--Not later than 120 days after date of
    completion of the risk assessment required by subsection (a), and
    biennially thereafter, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the
    congressional defense committees a classified briefing that includes--
                (1) findings on the traceability and provenance of
            materials or components described in subsection (a)(1);
                (2) strategies to strengthen the resilience and readiness
            of critical infrastructure owned by the Department of Defense;
            and
                (3) recommendations for critical infrastructure supply
            chain resilience and manufacturing activities, including--
                        (A) modifications to procurement policies to reduce
                    reliance on high-risk supply chains; and
                        (B) other matters the Secretary deems appropriate.
        (d) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``critical infrastructure'' means any system
            or asset so vital to the United States that the degradation or
            destruction of such system or asset would have a debilitating
            impact on national security, including economic security and
            public health or safety.
                (2) The term ``foreign country of concern'' means the
            People's Republic of China, the Democratic People's Republic of
            Korea, the Russian Federation, the Islamic Republic of Iran, or
            any other country determined to be a country of concern by the
            Secretary of State.

    SEC. 860E. STRATEGY TO ELIMINATE SOURCING OF COMPUTER DISPLAYS FROM
                  CERTAIN NATIONS.

        (a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall develop and
    implement a strategy to eliminate the reliance of the Department of
    Defense on any covered nation to acquire computer displays by January
    1, 7 2030.
        (b) Strategy Requirements.--The strategy required by subsection (a)
    shall--
                (1) identify the current requirements of the Department of
            Defense for computer displays and estimate the projected
            requirements of the Department for computer displays through
            the year 2040;
                (2) identify the sources of computer displays used to meet
            the current requirements of the Department described in
            paragraph (1), including any sources of computer displays
            produced in a covered nation; and
                (3) identify actions to be taken by the Secretary of
            Defense to ensure the defense industrial base is able to meet
            the needs of the Department for computer displays without any
            reliance on a covered nation not later January 1, 2030.
        (c) Implementation.--Not later than 270 days after the date of
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall begin
    implementing the strategy required by subsection (a).
        (d) Briefing and Report.--
                (1) Briefing.--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 briefing on
            the strategy required by subsection (a), including an
            identification of any changes to funding or policy required to
            eliminate the reliance of the Department of Defense on any
            covered nation to acquire computer displays by January 1, 2030.
                (2) Interim report on implementation.--Not later than March
            15, 2027, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
            congressional defense committees a report on the progress of
            the implementation of the strategy required by subsection (a),
            including an identification of any risk to the ability of the
            Secretary to eliminate the reliance of the Department of
            Defense on any covered nation to acquire computer displays by
            January 1, 2030.
        (e) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``covered nation'' means--
                        (A) the Democratic People's Republic of North
                    Korea;
                        (B) the People's Republic of China;
                        (C) the Russian Federation;
                        (D) the Republic of Belarus; and
                        (E) the Islamic Republic of Iran.
                (2) The term ``computer display'' means a device that
            receives a digital output from a computer and visually displays
            that output as an electronic image.

    SEC. 860F. CRITICAL AND RARE EARTH MINERAL SUPPLY CHAIN STUDY.

        (a) In General.--Not later than one year after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for
    Industrial Base Resilience, in coordination with the Secretary of the
    Interior, Secretary of Energy, and the Director of the United States
    Geological Survey, shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services and
    Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a report on the
    feasibility of reshoring domestic critical and rare earth mineral
    mining and production.
        (b) Contents.--The report required under subsection (a) shall
    include--
                (1) an identification of the strategic and critical
            materials used by the Department of Defense;
                (2) an assessment of the reliability of the domestic supply
            chains for critical and rare earth minerals and the reliance
            for such critical and rare earth minerals on sources that are
            located in People's Republic of China or related to or subject
            to the control of People's Republic of China or the Chinese
            Communist Party;
                (3) an identification of the domestic and international
            sources for the strategic and critical materials identified
            under paragraph (1);
                (4) an identification of domestic locations with existing
            commercial manufacturing interest that are verified as
            containing large supplies of strategic and critical materials
            identified under paragraph (1);
                (5) a strategy to reshore critical and rare earth mineral
            production to the United States; and
                (6) a plan to implement the strategy required by paragraph
            (5), including a timeline for such implementation.
        (c) Strategic and Critical Materials Defined.--In this section, the
    term ``strategic and critical materials'' has the meaning given such
    term in section 12 of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling
    Act (50 U.S.C. 98h-3).

            Subtitle E--Prohibitions and Limitations on Procurement

    SEC. 861. REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO LONG-TERM CONCESSIONS AGREEMENTS
                  WITH CERTAIN RETAILERS.

        (a) In General.--Chapter 363 of title 10, United States Code, is
    amended by adding at the end the following new section:
    ``Sec. 4664. Requirements relating to long-term concessions agreements
                  with certain retailers
        ``(a) Prohibition on Contracting With Certain Retailers.--(1) The
    Secretary of Defense may not renew, extend, or enter into a long-term
    concessions agreement with a retailer that is controlled by a covered
    nation to permit such retailer to operate or conduct business through a
    physical location on a covered military installation.
        ``(2) The Secretary may waive the requirements of paragraph (1) if
    the Secretary determines that--
                ``(A) the goods or services to be provided by the retailer
            are vital for the welfare and morale of members of the Armed
            Forces and no reasonable alternatives exist;
                ``(B) the Secretary has implemented adequate measures to
            mitigate any potential national security risks of the retailer;
            and
                ``(C) the retailer has received a determination from the
            Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (in this
            section referred to as the `Committee') that there are no
            unresolved national security concerns with respect to the
            retailer in connection to a matter submitted to the Committee
            and which the Committee concluded all action pursuant to
            section 721 of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C.
            4565).
        ``(3) Not later than 30 days after each use of the waiver authority
    under paragraph (2), the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on
    Armed Services of the House of Representatives and Senate a report
    including a justification for the use of such authority and a
    description of any risk mitigation strategies described in paragraph
    (2)(B).
        ``(4) With respect to a retailer that has misrepresented the
    ownership and control of such retailer for the award of a long-term
    concessions agreement, the Secretary of Defense may terminate such
    agreement.
        ``(5) Paragraph (1) shall apply with respect to a long-term
    concessions agreement entered into on or after the date of the
    enactment of this section.
        ``(b) Covered Retailers.--(1) The Secretary of Defense may not
    permit a covered retailer controlled by a covered nation to operate or
    conduct business through a physical location on a covered military
    installation, unless such covered retailer has received an approval
    determination under paragraph (4).
        ``(2) Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of
    this section, a covered retailer--
                ``(A) shall submit to the Committee a notice that includes
            any direct or indirect relationships between the covered
            retailer (including any subsidiaries or parent companies of
            such covered retailer) and any covered nation; and
                ``(B) may not operate or conduct business through a
            physical location on a covered military installation unless the
            Committee submits a determination approving such notice in
            accordance with paragraph (3).
        ``(3) The Committee shall conduct an investigation of the effects
    of a notice submitted under paragraph (2) on the national security of
    the United States, including an assessment of any direct or indirect
    relationships between the covered retailer (including any subsidiaries
    or parent companies of such covered retailer) and any covered nation.
        ``(4) Not later than 180 days after completing an investigation
    under paragraph (3), the Committee shall submit to the Secretary of
    Defense a determination approving or disapproving the notice submitted
    under paragraph (2).
        ``(5)(A) A covered retailer that receives an approval under
    paragraph (4) shall submit annually to the Committee disclosures
    regarding any change in the ownership structure that may affect whether
    or not the covered retailer is controlled by a covered nation.
        ``(B) The Secretary of Defense shall immediately terminate a long-
    term concession agreement with a covered retailer if the Secretary
    determines such covered retailer has failed to comply with the
    requirements of this subsection.
        ``(c) Assessment of Covered Retailers.--(1) Not later than 180 days
    after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary of
    Defense shall review each long-term concessions agreement with a
    covered retailer that permits the covered retailer to operate or
    conduct business through a physical location on a covered military
    installation to assess any direct or indirect relationships between the
    retailer (including any subsidiaries or parent companies of such
    covered retailer) and any covered nation.
        ``(2) Not later than 30 days after making a determination that a
    covered retailer is controlled by a covered nation based on an
    assessment described in subsection (a) or a determination made under
    subsection (b), the Secretary of Defense shall terminate any long-term
    concessions agreement with the covered retailer.
        ``(d) Definitions.--In this section:
                ``(1) The term `controlled by a covered nation' means, with
            respect to a retailer--
                        ``(A) that the retailer is organized under the laws
                    of a covered nation or any jurisdiction within a
                    covered nation;
                        ``(B) that a covered nation owns 20 percent or more
                    of the shares of the retailer; or
                        ``(C) that the retailer is subject to the direct or
                    control of a covered nation.
                ``(2) The term `covered military installation' means a
            military installation (as defined in section 2801 of this
            title) located in the United States.
                ``(3) The term `covered nation' has the meaning given in
            section 4872 of this title.
                ``(4) The term `covered retailer' means a retailer that is
            performing a long-term concessions agreement on or before the
            date of the enactment of this Act.
                ``(5) The term `long-term concessions agreement' means a
            contract, subcontract (at any tier), or other agreement,
            including a lease agreement or licensing agreement, to operate
            a business through a physical location on a covered military
            installation entered into by--
                        ``(A) the Secretary of Defense or a Secretary of a
                    military department and a person, including a
                    nonappropriated fund instrumentality; or
                        ``(B) a person and a nonappropriated fund
                    instrumentality.
                ``(6) The term `retailer' means--
                        ``(A) a nonappropriated fund instrumentality that
                    operates or seeks to operate a business through a
                    physical location on a covered military installation;
                        ``(B) any other person that operates or seeks to
                    operate a business on a covered military installation
                    under a contract, subcontract (at any tier), or other
                    agreement, including a lease agreement or licensing
                    agreement, with--
                                ``(i) a nonappropriated fund
                            instrumentality;
                                ``(ii) the Secretary of Defense; or
                                ``(iii) a Secretary of a military
                            department.''.
        (b) Assessment of Covered Retailers.--
                (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
            the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall
            review each long-term concessions agreement with a covered
            retailer that permits the covered retailer to operate or
            conduct business through a physical location on a covered
            military installation to assess any direct or indirect
            relationships between the retailer (including any subsidiaries
            or parent companies of such covered retailer) and any covered
            nation.
                (2) Termination.--Not later than one year after making a
            determination that a covered retailer is controlled by a
            covered nation based on an assessment described in subsection
            (a), the Secretary of Defense shall terminate any long-term
            concessions agreement with the covered retailer.
                (3) Definitions.--In this section, the terms ``covered
            nation'', ``covered retailer'', and ``long-term concessions
            agreement'' have the meanings given, respectively, in section
            4664 of title 10, United States Code, as added by this section.

    SEC. 862. PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES WITH SEGREGATED
                  FACILITIES.

        Chapter 363 of title 10, United States Code, as amended by section
    861 of this Act, is further amended by adding at the end the following
    new section:
    ``Sec. 4665. Prohibition on contracting with entities with segregated
                  facilities
        ``Each contract, including a subcontract (at any tier) under such a
    contract, entered into by the Secretary of Defense on or after the date
    of the enactment of this section shall include a provision requiring
    that each contractor follow all Federal laws, including title II of the
    Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000a et seq.), which prohibit
    segregated facilities.''.

    SEC. 863. REQUIREMENT FOR CONTRACTORS TO PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCESS TO
                  REPAIR MATERIALS.

        (a) In General.--Chapter 363 of title 10, United States Code, as
    amended by section 862 of this Act, is further amended by adding at the
    end the following new section:
    ``Sec. 4666. Requirement for contractors to provide reasonable access
                  to repair materials
        ``(a) Requirement.--An agency may not enter into a contract for the
    procurement of reparable goods or repair services in support of major
    weapon systems unless the contractor agrees in writing to provide the
    Department of Defense fair and reasonable access to all the repair
    materials, including parts, tools, and information, used by the
    manufacturer or provider or their authorized repair providers to
    diagnose, analyze, maintain, or repair the good or service.
        ``(b) Waiver.--The Secretary of Defense, or the head of the
    procuring agency in the case of a delegated authority, may waive the
    requirements of this section with respect to a particular contract or
    class of contracts upon a written determination that application of
    those requirements would have a negative impact on cost, schedule, or
    technical performance.
        ``(c) Protection for Intellectual Property, Proprietary, and Trade
    Secret Information.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to
    permit the unauthorized disclosure or release of intellectual property,
    commercially confidential information, or trade secrets. The Secretary
    of Defense shall take all necessary steps to protect such information
    from disclosure to the extent otherwise protected by law.
        ``(d) Fair and Reasonable Access Defined.--In this section, the
    term `fair and reasonable access' means, as applicable--
                ``(1) prices, terms, and conditions that allow the
            Department of Defense the rights to provide the repair
            materials to an authorized contractor consistent with section
            3771 of title 10, United States Code, and the Government's
            product support strategy;
                ``(2) provision at prices, terms, and conditions that are
            equivalent to the most favorable prices, terms, and conditions
            under which the manufacturer or an authorized reseller or
            distributor offers the repair material to an authorized repair
            provider, accounting for any discount, rebate, convenient and
            timely means of delivery, means of enabling fully restored and
            updated functionality, rights of use, or other incentive or
            preference the manufacturer or an authorized reseller or
            distributor offers to an authorized repair provider;
                ``(3) if a manufacturer does not offer, directly or through
            an authorized reseller or distributor, the repair material to
            any authorized repair provider, then provision of such repair
            material at prices, terms, and conditions that are otherwise
            determined by the United States Government to be fair and
            reasonable in accordance with this title and subject to the
            dispute resolution process outlined in chapter 71 of title 41,
            United States Code; and
                ``(4) if the United States Government did not previously
            fund the development of the intellectual property of the
            manufacturer or an authorized reseller or distributor, the
            Government would pay a fair and reasonable licensing fee to
            obtain access.''.
        (b) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States
    shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the
    implementation of this section.
        (c) Limitations.--Nothing in this section shall be construed as
    altering the requirements in section 2464 and 2466 of title 10, United
    States Code.

    SEC. 864. PROHIBITION ON ACQUISITION OF ADVANCED BATTERIES FROM CERTAIN
                  FOREIGN SOURCES.

        (a) In General.--Subchapter II of chapter 385 of title 10, United
    States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section:
    ``Sec. 4865. Prohibition on acquisition of advanced batteries composed
                  of materials from certain foreign sources
        ``(a) In General.--Beginning on January 1, 2027, and except as
    provided by subsection (b), the Secretary of Defense may acquire an
    advanced battery for use at installations of the Department of Defense
    or in systems of the Department, or obtain any equipment, system, or
    service that uses covered battery equipment or services as a
    substantial or essential component of any system or as critical
    technology as part of any system, only if--
                ``(1) more than 95 percent of the electrode active material
            in each battery cell comprising such advanced battery is
            composed of materials from sources other than sources that are,
            or are in geographic areas that are, owned by, controlled by,
            or subject to the jurisdiction of foreign entities of concern;
                ``(2) such advanced battery is not a battery described in
            section 154(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
            Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 10 U.S.C. 4651 note
            prec.); and
                ``(3) each such battery cell is manufactured without
            technology licensed from a foreign entity of concern or any
            subsidiary, successor, or affiliate of a foreign entity of
            concern under a licensing agreement that--
                        ``(A) limits the duration of the use of such
                    technology; or
                        ``(B) requires--
                                ``(i) any ownership of the manufacturer of
                            such battery cell by a foreign entity of
                            concern or any subsidiary, successor, or
                            affiliate of a foreign entity of concern; or
                                ``(ii) any partnership or technology
                            transfer between such manufacturer and a
                            foreign entity of concern or any subsidiary,
                            successor, or affiliate of a foreign entity of
                            concern.
        ``(b) Exceptions.--
                ``(1) Waiver.--
                        ``(A) In general.--The Secretary of a military
                    department may waive subsection (a) with respect to an
                    acquisition of an advanced battery if the Secretary--
                                ``(i) determines in writing that such
                            acquisition is necessary to the national
                            security interest of the United States; and
                                ``(ii) implements a strategy to eliminate
                            such necessity.
                        ``(B) Delegation.--The Secretary of a military
                    department may delegate the written determination
                    required under subparagraph (A)(i) only as follows:
                                ``(i) To the head of a contracting activity
                            for the relevant component for a waiver for a
                            single acquisition program.
                                ``(ii) To the senior acquisition executive
                            of a military department for a waiver for
                            multiple programs within such military
                            department.
                                ``(iii) To the Undersecretary of Defense
                            for Acquisition and Sustainment for a waiver
                            for more than one military department.
                        ``(C) Contents.--The written determination required
                    under subparagraph (A)(i) with respect to a waiver for
                    the acquisition of an advanced battery shall include--
                                ``(i) the reason such waiver is required;
                                ``(ii) a list of each weapon system or end
                            item for which such advanced battery is being
                            acquired under such waiver;
                                ``(iii) the duration of such wavier; and
                                ``(iv) a timeline for implementing the
                            strategy described in subparagraph (A)(ii).
                ``(2) Personal electronics.--Subsection (a) does not apply
            with respect to the acquisition of an advanced battery for use
            in personal electronics, including cell phones and laptops,
            intended for office or administrative purposes.
                ``(3) Testing and evaluation.--Subsection (a) does not
            apply with respect to the acquisition of an advanced battery
            for which testing and evaluation under a program of record of
            the Department of Defense begins prior to January 1, 2027.
        ``(c) Definitions.--In this section:
                ``(1) The terms `advanced battery' and `foreign entity of
            concern' have the meanings given such terms, respectively,
            under section 40207(a) of the Infrastructure Investment and
            Jobs Act (42 U.S.C. 18741(a)).
                ``(2) The term `battery cell' means the smallest individual
            component of a battery capable of converting chemical energy
            into electrical energy.
                ``(3) The term `electrode active materials' means cathode
            materials, anode materials, anode foils, and other
            electrochemically active materials including solvents,
            additives, and electrolyte salts that contribute to the
            electrochemical processes necessary for energy storage in a
            battery.''.
        (b) Applicability.--Section 4865 of title 10, United States Code,
    as added by subsection (a), shall apply only with respect to contracts
    or other agreements entered into after the date of the enactment of
    this Act.

    SEC. 865. PROHIBITION ON ACQUISITION OF MOLYBDENUM FROM NON-ALLIED
                  FOREIGN NATIONS.

        (a) In General.--Section 4872(h)(1) of title 10, United States
    Code, as redesignated and amended by this Act, is further amended--
                (1) in subparagraph (D), by striking ``and'' at the end;
                (2) in subparagraph (E), by striking the period at the end
            and inserting ``; and''; and
                (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
                        ``(F) molybdenum.''.
        (b) Existing Contract.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall
    apply only with respect to contracts and other agreements entered into
    after the date of the enactment of this Act.

    SEC. 866. REQUIREMENT TO BUY DISPOSABLE FOOD SERVICE PRODUCTS FROM
                  AMERICAN SOURCES; EXCEPTIONS.

        (a) In General.--Subchapter II of chapter 385 of title 10, United
    States Code, as amended by section 864 of this Act, is further amended
    by adding at the end the following new section:
    ``Sec. 4866. Requirement to buy disposable food service products from
                  American sources; exceptions
        ``(a) Requirement.--The Secretary of Defense may only procure
    disposable food service products that--
                ``(1) are American-made;
                ``(2) contain no added perfluoroalkyl substances or
            polyfluoroalkyl substances; and
                ``(3) improve operational readiness (as defined in section
            4322 of this title).
        ``(b) Waiver.--(1) The Secretary of Defense may waive the
    requirement under subsection (a) if the Secretary--
                        ``(A) determines that the waiver is in the best
                    interest of the national security of the United States;
                    and
                        ``(B) submits to the congressional defense
                    committees a written justification for issuing such
                    waiver.
        ``(2) The Secretary may not delegate the authority to issue a
    waiver under this subsection to an official below the level of the
    Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment.
        ``(c) Definitions.--In this section:
                ``(1) The term `American-made' means, with respect to a
            disposable food service product, that such product is
            manufactured or produced in the United States--
                        ``(A) by an entity that is incorporated and
                    headquartered in the United States; and
                        ``(B) substantially all from articles, materials,
                    or supplies produced or manufactured in the United
                    States.
                ``(2) The term `disposable food service products' means--
                        ``(A) single-use products for serving or
                    transporting ready-to-consume food or beverages; and
                        ``(B) excludes--
                                ``(i) plastic food wrappers or other
                            plastic packaging for food; and
                                ``(ii) operational rations, including meals
                            ready-to-eat or unitized group rations.
                ``(3) The terms `perfluoroalkyl substance' and
            `polyfluoroalkyl substance' have the meanings given,
            respectively, in section 2714 of this title.''.
        (b) Modification of Regulations.--Not later than 90 days after the
    date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall
    revise the Department of Defense Supplement to the Federal Acquisition
    Regulation to implement the requirements of section 4866 of title 10,
    United States Code, as added by this section.

    SEC. 867. PROHIBITION ON DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CONTRACTS WITH CERTAIN
                  FOREIGN-OWNED ONLINE TUTORING SERVICES.

        Section 854 of the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and
    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law
    118-159; 10 U.S.C. 4651 note prec.) is amended--
                (1) by striking ``The Secretary'' and inserting ``(a) In
            General.--The Secretary'';
                (2) by striking ``the People's Republic of China'' and
            inserting ``a country of concern''; and
                (3) by adding at the end the following new subsection:
        ``(b) Country of Concern Defined.--In this section, the term
    `country of concern' means any of the following:
                ``(1) China.
                ``(2) Russia.
                ``(3) Iran.
                ``(4) North Korea.''.

    SEC. 868. MODIFICATIONS TO CERTAIN PROCUREMENTS FROM CERTAIN CHINESE
                  ENTITIES.

        (a) Modification of Prohibition on Department of Defense
    Procurement Related to Entities Identified as Chinese Military
    Companies Operating in the United States.--
                (1) Prohibition on use of loan or grant funds.--
                        (A) In general.--Subsection (a)(1) of section 805
                    of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
                    Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 10 U.S.C. 4651 note
                    prec.) is amended--
                                (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``;
                            or'' and inserting a semicolon;
                                (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking the
                            period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and
                                (iii) by adding at the end the following
                            new subparagraph:
                        ``(C) obligate or expend loan or grant funds to
                    procure or obtain goods and services produced or
                    developed by an entity described in paragraph (2).''.
                        (B) Applicability.--The requirements of
                    subparagraph (C) of section 805(a)(1) of the National
                    Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public
                    Law 118-31; 10 U.S.C. 4651 note prec.), as added by
                    this paragraph, shall apply with respect to loan or
                    grant funds obligated or expended on or after the date
                    of the enactment of this Act.
                (2) Expansion of entities covered.--Subsection (a)(2) of
            such section is amended--
                        (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``; or'' and
                    inserting a semicolon;
                        (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at
                    the end and inserting ``; or''; and
                        (C) by adding at the end the following new
                    subparagraph:
                        ``(C) any entity for which the Secretary has
                    submitted a certification to the congressional defense
                    committees for inclusion in this paragraph for national
                    security reasons.''.
                (3) Waiver reporting.--Subsection (c) of such section is
            amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
                ``(4) Reporting.--The Secretary of Defense shall submit to
            the congressional defense committees an annual report on
            waivers granted under this subsection, including the
            justifications for such waivers.''.
                (4) Rulemaking.--Not later than one year 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 implement the prohibitions in section 805 of the
            National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public
            Law 118-31; 10 U.S.C. 4651 note prec.), as amended by this
            subsection.
        (b) Designation of Certain Biotechnology Entities as Chinese
    Military Companies.--
                (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
            enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall update
            the list maintained by the Department of Defense in accordance
            with section 1260H(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act
            for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 10 U.S.C. 113 note)
            to include biotechnology entities (including any subsidiary,
            parent, affiliate, or successor of such an entity) engaged in
            DNA and RNA assembly, synthesis, and manufacturing.
                (2) Definitoins.--In this subsection:
                        (A) The term ``DNA and RNA assembly, synthesis, and
                    manufacturing'' means the chemical or biological
                    production of RNA and DNA molecules through enzymatic
                    methods or chemical synthesis and involving the
                    construction of longer sequences or entire genomes from
                    smaller DNA or RNA fragments, commonly used in medical
                    research, synthetic biology, gene therapy, and vaccine
                    development.
                        (B) The term ``biotechnology entity'' has the
                    meaning given in section 1312(b) of the National
                    Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public
                    Law 118-31).
        (c) Modification of Prohibition on Availability of Funds for
    Procurement of Certain Batteries.--Subsection (b) of section 154 of the
    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law
    118-31; 10 U.S.C. note preceding section 44651) is amended--
                (1) by redesignating paragraphs (2) through (7) as
            paragraphs (3) through (8), respectively;
                (2) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following:
                ``(2) Amperex Technology Limited (also known as `ATL').'';
            and
                (3) by amending paragraph (8) as redesignated by striking
            ``paragraphs (1) through (6)'' and inserting ``paragraphs (1)
            through (7)''.

    SEC. 869. PROHIBITION ON THE PURCHASE OF PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES FROM
                  FOREIGN ENTITIES OF CONCERN.

        (a) In General.--Except as provided by subsection (b), none of the
    funds made available by this Act may be used to acquire a photovoltaic
    module or photovoltaic cells manufactured by a foreign entity of
    concern (as defined in section 9901 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry
    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (15 U.S.C.
    4651).
        (b) Waiver.--The Secretary of Defense may waive subsection (a) with
    respect to an acquisition of a photovoltaic module or photovoltaic cell
    manufactured by for foreign entity of concern if the Secretary--
                (1) determines that a sufficient quantity and satisfactory
            qualify of such photovoltaic module or photovoltaic cell, as
            applicable, manufactured by entities other than foreign
            entities of concern is not available as and when needed at
            United States market prices;
                (2) determines that the use of such photovolatic module or
            photovoltaic cell, as applicable, does not pose any risk to
            national security; and
                (3) submits to the appropriate congressional committees a
            certification of the determinations under paragraphs (1) and
            (2) not later than the date that is 30 days prior to the date
            on which the Secretary of Defense enters into a contract or
            other agreement for such acquisition.
        (c) Applicability.--Subsection (a) shall apply only with respect to
    contracts or other agreements for the acquisition of photovoltaic
    modules or photovoltaic cells directly by the Department of Defense
    that do not involve any third party financing arrangements, including
    energy savings contracts and contracts or other agreements involving
    privatized military housing.
        (d) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``photovoltaic cell'' means the smallest
            semiconductor element of a photovoltaic module that performs
            the immediate conversion of light into electricity.
                (2) The term ``photovoltaic module'' means an end item (as
            such term is defined in section 4863 of title 10, United States
            Code) comprised of connected and laminated photovoltaic cells
            in an environmentally protected assembly that is suitable to
            generate electricity when exposed to sunlight.

    SEC. 870. PROHIBITION ON COMPUTERS OR PRINTERS ACQUISITIONS INVOLVING
                  ENTITIES OWNED OR CONTROLLED BY CHINA.

        (a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense may not acquire any
    computer or printer if the manufacturer, bidder, or offeror is a
    covered Chinese entity.
        (b) Applicability.--This section shall apply with respect to
    contracts or other agreements entered into, renewed, or extended after
    the date of the enactment of this Act.
        (c) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``computer''--
                        (A) means an electronic, magnetic, optical,
                    electrochemical, or other high speed data processing
                    device performing logical, arithmetic, or storage
                    functions, and includes any data storage facility or
                    communications facility directly related to or
                    operating in conjunction with such device; and
                        (B) does not include an automated typewriter or
                    typesetter, a portable handheld calculator, or other
                    similar device.
                (2) The term ``covered Chinese entity'' means an entity
            that the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the
            Director of the National Intelligence or the Director of the
            Federal Bureau of Investigation, determines to be an entity
            owned, controlled, directed, or subcontracted by, affiliated
            with, or otherwise connected to, the Government of the People's
            Republic of China.
                (3) The term ``manufacturer'' means--
                        (A) the entity that transforms raw materials,
                    miscellaneous parts, or components into the end item;
                        (B) an entity that subcontracts with the entity
                    described in subparagraph (A) for purposes of assisting
                    the entity described in such subparagraph in
                    transforming raw materials, miscellaneous parts, or
                    components into the end item;
                        (C) an entity that otherwise directs the entity
                    described in subparagraph (A) to transform raw
                    materials, miscellaneous parts, or components into the
                    end item; or
                        (D) any parent company, subsidiary, or affiliate of
                    the entity described in subparagraph (A).
                (4) The term ``printer''--
                        (A) means desktop printers, multifunction printer
                    copiers, and printer and fax combinations taken out of
                    service that may or may not be designed to reside on a
                    work surface;
                        (B) includes devices that use various print
                    technologies, including laser and LED (electrographic),
                    ink jet, dot matrix, thermal, and digital sublimation;
                        (C) includes multi-function or ``all-in-one''
                    devices that perform different tasks, including
                    copying, scanning, faxing, and printing;
                        (D) includes floor-standing printers, printers with
                    an optional floor stand, or household printers; and
                        (E) does not include point-of-sale receipt
                    printers, calculators with printing capabilities, label
                    makers, or non-standalone printers that are embedded
                    into products that are not described in subparagraphs
                    (A) through (D).

    SEC. 870A. PROHIBITION ON ENTERING INTO CONTRACTS WITH A PERSON ENGAGED
                  IN A BOYCOTT OF THE STATE OF ISRAEL.

        The Secretary of Defense may not enter into a contract with a
    person if such person is engaged in an activity that is politically
    motivated and is intended to penalize or otherwise limit significant
    commercial relations specifically with Israel or persons doing business
    in Israel or in Israeli-controlled territories.

    SEC. 870B. REQUIREMENTS FOR PRIME CONTRACTORS OF CERTAIN
                  TELECOMMUNICATIONS CONTRACTS.

        (a) In General.--With respect to an eligible contract relating to
    the procurement of telecommunications for the Department of Defense,
    the Secretary of Defense shall ensure that the principal office of the
    prime contractor for such eligible contract is located in the United
    States.
        (b) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``eligible contract'' means an indefinite
            delivery-indefinite quantity task order contract or delivery
            order contract that is--
                        (A) in an amount greater than the simplified
                    acquisition threshold (as defined in section 3015 of
                    title 10, United States Code); and
                        (B) that is a commercial product or a commercial
                    service, as such terms are defined, respectively, in
                    section 3011 of such title.
                (2) The term ``telecommunications'' has the meaning given
            in section 3 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 153).

    SEC. 870C. REPORT ON COMPLIANCE PROGRESS WITH SENSITIVE MATERIAL
                  ACQUISITION PROHIBITION.

        (a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to
    Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives a report on
    the progress of the Department of Defense in implementing the
    amendments to the prohibition on the acquisition of covered materials
    under section 4872 of title 10, United States Code, made by section 844
    of William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for
    Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 134 Stat. 3766), that are
    effective on January 1, 2027, including--
                (1) for each major defense acquisition program (as defined
            in section 4201 of title 10, United States Code), a detailed
            explanation of the progress of such major defense acquisition
            program in meeting such prohibition as so amended; and
                (2) an explanation of how the Department is using of funds
            made available under or pursuant to the Defense Production Act
            of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4501 et seq.) with respect to each phase of
            the process for such covered materials, from mining through
            final production, to ensure the implementation of such
            amendments.

    SEC. 870D. PROHIBITION ON PROCUREMENT OF CERTAIN ORGANIC LIGHT EMITTING
                  DIODE DISPLAY TECHNOLOGIES.

        Chapter 363 of title 10, United States Code, as amended by section
    863 of this Act, is further amended by adding at the end the following
    new section:
    ``Sec. 4667. Prohibition on procurement of certain organic light
                  emitting diode display technologies
        ``(a) In General.--Effective June 30, 2027, the Secretary of
    Defense may not enter into, renew, or extend a contract or other
    agreement for the procurement of--
                ``(1) OLED display technologies that are fabricated in a
            foreign adversary, by a foreign adversary entity, or by a
            covered OLED display technologies company; or
                ``(2) goods or services that include any OLED display
            technologies that are fabricated in a foreign adversary, by a
            foreign adversary entity, or by a covered OLED display
            technologies company.
        ``(b) Waiver.--(1) The Secretary of Defense may waive the
    prohibition under subsection (a) if Secretary determines that goods or
    services that include OLED display technology that conforms to the
    requirements of this section are not available in the quality and
    quantity required.
        ``(2) The Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress a report
    describing waivers granted in accordance with this subsection not later
    than February 15 of the calendar year following the year the waiver was
    granted. Such report shall include a description of the product or
    service subject to the waiver, and a brief summary of the rationale for
    each wavier.
        ``(c) Definitions.--In this section:
                ``(1) The term `covered OLED display technologies company'
            means--
                        ``(A) any entity, or a subsidiary, affiliate, or
                    licensee of such entity that produces, develops, or
                    provides OLED display technologies and that is--
                                ``(i) included on the Consolidated
                            Screening List maintained by the International
                            Trade Administration of the Department of
                            Commerce; or
                                ``(ii) identified in the list of Chinese
                            military companies operating in the United
                            States published in the Federal Register by the
                            Department of Defense pursuant to section 1260H
                            of the William H. (Mac) Thornberry National
                            Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021
                            (10 U.S.C. 113 note); or
                        ``(B) an entity that produces, develops, or
                    provides OLED display technologies and that is subject
                    to unmitigated foreign ownership, control, or influence
                    by a covered foreign country, as determined by the
                    Secretary of Defense in accordance with the National
                    Industrial Security Program (or any successor to such
                    program).
                ``(2) The term `fabricate'--
                        ``(A) means the process of manufacturing display
                    technologies through techniques including material
                    deposition, lithography, etching, and encapsulation, or
                    flexible substrates or silicon wafers to enable image
                    generation; and
                        ``(B) does not include the final assembly and
                    integration of individual display cells cut from large
                    substrates into complete display modules for
                    integration into set products, where such assembly and
                    integration focuses primarily on tasks such as
                    integrated circuit bondings, flexible printed circuit
                    attachment, touch sensor integration, and cover glass
                    lamination (known as the `module process').
                ``(3) The term `foreign adversary' means a country
            specified in section 4872(f) of title 10, United States Code.
                ``(4) The term `foreign adversary entity' means--
                        ``(A) a foreign adversary;
                        ``(B) a person domiciled in, headquartered in, that
                    maintains a principal place of business in, or is
                    organized under the laws of a foreign adversary; and
                        ``(C) a person owned, directed, or controlled by an
                    entity described in subparagraph (A) or (B).
                ``(5) The term `OLED display technologies' means an
            electronic visual output device that renders images, text, or
            video by modulating light emissions through technologies (such
            as organic light emitting diodes or microdot arrays) and is
            composed of an active matrix (including thin-film transistors)
            or passive matrix that controls pixel operation, light emission
            or modulation layer, driver electronics to convert input
            signals into pixel control instructions, and interface
            mechanisms that may include touchscreen layers, refresh rate
            controllers, or color calibration.''.

                      Subtitle F--Industrial Base Matters

    SEC. 871. MODIFICATION TO DEMONSTRATION AND PROTOTYPING PROGRAM TO
                  ADVANCE INTERNATIONAL PRODUCT SUPPORT CAPABILITIES IN A
                  CONTESTED LOGISTICS ENVIRONMENT.

        Section 842 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 10 U.S.C. 2341 note) is amended--
                (1) in subsection (b)(2)--
                        (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``and'' at the
                    end;
                        (B) by redesignating subparagraph (B) as
                    subparagraph (C); and
                        (C) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the
                    following new subparagraph:
                        ``(B) commercial advanced or additive manufacturing
                    facilities for rapid, distributed production of parts
                    closer to the point of use; and''; and
                (2) in subsection (g), by striking ``on the date'' and all
            that follows and inserting ``December 31, 2030.''.

    SEC. 872. MODIFICATION TO PROCUREMENT REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO RARE
                  EARTH ELEMENTS AND STRATEGIC AND CRITICAL MATERIALS.

        (a) Modification Regarding Advanced Batteries in Disclosures
    Concerning Rare Earth Elements and Strategic and Critical Materials by
    Contractors of Department of Defense.--Section 857 of the James M.
    Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public
    Law 117-263; 136 Stat. 2727; 10 U.S.C. 4811 note) is amended--
                (1) in subsection (a)--
                        (A) in paragraph (1)(A)--
                                (i) by striking ``permanent magnet'' and
                            inserting ``permanent magnet, or an advanced
                            battery or advanced battery component (as those
                            terms are defined, respectively, in section
                            40207(a) of the Infrastructure Investment and
                            Jobs Act (42 U.S.C. 18741(a))),''; and
                                (ii) by striking ``of the magnet'' and
                            inserting ``of the magnet, the advanced
                            battery, or the advanced battery component (as
                            applicable)''; and
                        (B) by amending paragraph (2) to read as follows:
                ``(2) Elements.--A disclosure under paragraph (1) with
            respect to a system described in that paragraph shall include--
                        ``(A) if the system includes a permanent magnet, an
                    identification of the country or countries in which--
                                ``(i) any rare earth elements and strategic
                            and critical materials used in the magnet were
                            mined;
                                ``(ii) such elements and materials were
                            refined into oxides;
                                ``(iii) such elements and materials were
                            made into metals and alloys; and
                                ``(iv) the magnet was sintered or bonded
                            and magnetized; and
                        ``(B) if the system includes an advanced battery or
                    an advanced battery component, an identification of the
                    country or countries in which--
                                ``(i) any strategic and critical materials
                            that are covered minerals used in the battery
                            or component were refined, processed, or
                            reprocessed;
                                ``(ii) any strategic and critical materials
                            that are covered minerals and that were
                            manufactured into the battery or component; and
                                ``(iii) the battery cell, module, and pack
                            of the battery or component were manufactured
                            and assembled.''; and
                (2) by amending subsection (d) to read as follows:
        ``(d) Definitions.--In this section:
                ``(1) The term `strategic and critical materials' means
            materials designated as strategic and critical under section
            3(a) of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act
            (50 U.S.C. 98b(a)).
                ``(2) The term `covered minerals' means lithium, nickel,
            cobalt, manganese, and graphite.''.
        (b) Technical Amendments.--Subsection (a) of such section 857 is
    further amended--
                (1) in paragraph (3), by striking ``provides the system''
            and inserting ``provides the system as described in paragraph
            (1)''; and
                (2) in paragraph (4)(C), by striking ``a senior acquisition
            executive'' and inserting ``a service acquisition executive''.

    SEC. 873. APPLICABILITY OF THE PROHIBITION ON ACQUIRING CERTAIN METAL
                  PRODUCTS.

        Section 844(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283) is amended--
                (1) in the subsection heading, by inserting ``;
            Applicability'' after ``Date''; and
                (2) by inserting ``, and shall apply with respect to
            contracts entered into on or after,'' after ``take effect on''.

    SEC. 874. RECYCLING CRITICAL MINERAL.

        Section 848(b) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 10 U.S.C.
    4811 note) is amended--
                (1) in paragraph (1)--
                        (A) in subparagraph (B), by inserting ``under the
                    guidance described in paragraph (3)'' after ``recycled
                    or reused minerals or metals''; and
                        (B) in subparagraph (C), by inserting ``under the
                    guidance described in paragraph (3)'' after ``recycled
                    or reused minerals or metals''; and
                (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
                ``(3) Guidance.--The Under Secretary of Defense for
            Acquisition and Sustainment shall issue guidance to use the
            lessons learned from the program of the Defense Logistics
            Agency for recycling optical-grade germanium used in weapons
            systems and night vision equipment to expand and scale the use
            of the authority of the Secretary of Defense under the
            Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98
            et seq.) to recycle, reuse, or otherwise recover materials
            determined to be strategic and critical materials under section
            3(a) of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act
            (50 U.S.C. 98b(a)).''.

    SEC. 875. ORGANIC SMALL UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM MANUFACTURING
                  CAPACITY.

        (a) In General.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall establish in the
    Defense Industrial Resilience Consortium established under section 1842
    a working group, to be called the ``SkyFoundry Working Group'', to
    develop recommendations--
                (1) for improving the domestic manufacturing capacity for
            small unmanned aircraft systems; and
                (2) to enable rapid development, testing, and scalable
            manufacturing of small drones.
        (b) Membership.--The membership of the working group shall include
    representatives from the Government, including representatives from the
    Army Materiel Command and the United States Special Operations Command,
    industry, and academia with expertise in the manufacturing,
    engineering, or testing and evaluation of small UAS manufacturing,
    including expertise in modular manufacturing processes for small UAS,
    or commercial best practices and business models for manufacturing
    small UAS.
        (c) Responsibilities.--The working group established under
    subsection (a) shall--
                (1) identify existing infrastructure of the Department of
            Defense, including depots and military installations, that may
            be modified to operate as an innovation center and production
            facility for small UAS manufacturing that is capable of mass
            producing small UAS;
                (2) assess how the infrastructure identified under
            paragraph (1) could be operated using a hybrid business model,
            including--
                        (A) a Government Owned, Contractor Operated model;
                    and
                        (B) a Government Owned, Government Operated model;
                (3) identify additional authorities that could be used to
            streamline and expedite the establishment of an organic small
            UAS innovation and production facility, including rapid
            acquisition authorities that could be used to accelerate
            contacting, production, testing, and delivery of small UAS to
            the Department of Defense;
                (4) identify any changes to policy and procedures of the
            Department that are required for the Department to establish
            the innovation center and production facility for sUAS
            manufacturing at an existing depot or military installation;
                (5) identify any funding required for the sustainment,
            restoration, and modernization of facilities to establish an
            innovation center and production facility for small UAS
            manufacturing; and
                (6) develop and submit to the Secretary of Defense
            recommendations for--
                        (A) establishing an innovation center and
                    production facility for small UAS manufacturing;
                        (B) workforce training to enhance the knowledge and
                    experience of the workforce of the Department of
                    Defense in small UAS design, manufacturing, and testing
                    best practices and procedures; and
                        (C) expanding the concept of a innovation center
                    and production facility to expand the access of the
                    Department of Defense to required products, including
                    energetics and autonomous systems.
        (d) Report.--Not later than 270 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to
    Congress--
                (1) a summary of the recommendations submitted to the
            Secretary under subsection (c)(6);
                (2) an explanation of the actions taken by the Secretary to
            better enable the Department of Defense to rapidly develop,
            test, and manufacture small UAS; and
                (3) the recommendations of the Secretary to enable the
            Department to expand domestic manufacturing capacity for small
            unmanned aircraft systems and to enable rapid development,
            testing, and scalable manufacturing of small drones, including
            any recommendations for any additional relevant statutory
            authorities.
        (e) Sunset.--
                (1) In general.--The requirements under this section shall
            expire on the date that is one year after the date of this Act.
                (2) Rule of construction.--Paragraph (1) shall not be
            construed as terminating the authority of the Secretary to
            continue the operating the working group established under
            subsection (a) after the expiration date established under such
            paragraph.
        (f) Preservation of Authority.--The establishment or findings of
    the working group established under subsection (a) shall not be
    construed as restricting, delaying, or otherwise limiting the Secretary
    of the Army from exercising any of the authorities of the Secretary
    referred to in this section, including the performance of any action
    under any authority of the Secretary that may be the subject of a
    review by or recommendation of such working group.
        (g) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``small unmanned aircraft system'' mean a
            small unmanned aircraft and associated elements (including
            communication links and the components that control the
            unmanned aircraft) that are required for the operator to
            operate safely and efficiently in the national airspace system.
                (2) The term ``small unmanned aircraft'' means an unmanned
            aircraft weighing less than 55 pounds, including the weight of
            anything attached to or carried by the aircraft.

    SEC. 876. PROTECTING AI AND CLOUD COMPETITION IN DEFENSE CONTRACTS.

        (a) Cloud, Data Infrastructure, and Foundation Model Procurement
    Requirements.--The Secretary of Defense shall, when entering into a
    contract for cloud computing, data infrastructure, and artificial
    intelligence capabilities--
                (1) promote security, resiliency, and competition in the
            procurement of such capabilities by requiring the use of
            competitive procedures under section 3012 of title 10, United
            States Code;
                (2) ensure that the Government retains exclusive access to
            and use of all Government-furnished data;
                (3) ensure that such competitive procedures--
                        (A) prioritize appropriate Government roles in
                    intellectual property, data rights, security,
                    interoperability, and auditability;
                        (B) incorporate modular open systems approaches (as
                    defined in section 4401 of title 10, United States Code
                    (as amended by section 1833 of this Act)) and technical
                    boundaries;
                        (C) use best practices in streamlined procurement
                    as set forth in the Federal Acquisition Streamlining
                    Act of 1994 (Public Law 103-355) and section 808 of the
                    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021
                    (Public Law 116- 283; 10 U.S.C. 4001 note);
                        (D) encourages participation by small business
                    concerns (as defined under section 3 of the Small
                    Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632)) and nontraditional
                    defense contractors (as defined in section 3014 of
                    title 10, United States Code);
                        (E) uses all appropriate acquisition authorities,
                    including authorities under sections 4021 and 4022 of
                    title 10, United States Code, and commercial solutions
                    opening contracts entered into pursuant to section 3458
                    of title 10, United States Code.
        (b) Data Training and Use Protection.--The Secretary of Defense,
    acting through the Director of the Chief Digital and Artificial
    Intelligence Office of the Department of Defense, shall revise the
    Department of Defense Supplement to the Federal Acquisition Regulation
    to ensure that--
                (1) Government-furnished data provided for the development
            or operation of AI capabilities may not be used by a covered
            provider to train or improve commercial products without
            express written authorization from the Secretary of Defense;
                (2) such Government-furnished data, when stored on covered
            provider systems, is protected and treated in accordance with
            covered data principles, or, to the maximum extent practicable,
            under commercial AI terms protective of Government interests;
                (3) a service acquisition executive (as defined in section
            101 of title 10, United States Code) may waive the requirements
            of this subsection only if--
                        (A) such waiver is determined to be necessary for
                    national security; and
                        (B) the Director is notified of the specific
                    waiver, the covered provider and a description and the
                    value of the contract to which the waiver applies, the
                    data subject to the waiver, and the justification for
                    such waiver.
        (c) Report.--
                (1) In general.--Not later than January 15, 2027, 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--
                        (A) competition and innovation among providers of
                    AI technologies or cloud computing capabilities for the
                    Department of Defense;
                        (B) barriers to the award of a contract with the
                    Department of Defense faced by providers of commercial
                    AI technologies and emerging technology companies; and
                        (C) legislative and administrative recommendations
                    to enhance innovation, competition, and secure data
                    practices in Department of Defense AI and cloud
                    acquisitions.
                (2) Publication.--The Secretary of Defense shall ensure
            that the report is made available to the public by--
                        (A) posting a publicly releasable version of the
                    report on a website of the Department of Defense; and
                        (B) upon request, transmitting the report by other
                    means, as long as such transmission is at no cost to
                    the Department.
        (d) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The terms ``artificial intelligence'' and ``AI'' have
            the meaning given the term ``artificial intelligence'' in
            section 5002 of the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative
            Act of 2020 (15 U.S.C. 9401).
                (2) The term ``cloud computing'' has the meaning given the
            term in Special Publication 800-145 of the National Institute
            of Standards and Technology, or any successor document.
                (3) The term ``cloud provider'' means an entity engaged in
            the provision, sale, or licensing of cloud computing.
                (4) The term ``covered data principles'' means--
                        (A) ``DoD data decrees'' as described in the
                    memorandum of the Department of Defense titled
                    ``Creating Data Advantage'' issued May 5, 2021; and
                        (B) Creating Data Advantage (Open DAGIR)
                    principles, as defined by the Director of the Chief
                    Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office
                (5) The term ``covered provider'' means any cloud provider,
            data infrastructure provider, or artificial provider that has
            entered into one or more contracts with an aggregate total
            value of greater than or equal to $50,000,000 during the period
            of five fiscal years preceding the fiscal year in which a
            contract described in subsection (a) is entered into.
                (6) The term ``data infrastructure'' means the underlying
            computer, network, and software systems that enable the
            collection, storage, processing, and analysis of data,
            including the ability to record, transmit, transform,
            categorize, integrate, and otherwise process data generated by
            digital data systems.

    SEC. 877. BIOINDUSTRIAL COMMERCIALIZATION PROGRAM.

        (a) In General.--Not later than one year after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense may establish a program
    to support the expansion of the domestic capacity for bioindustrial
    manufacturing of critical biomanufactured products at a commercial
    level through awards to eligible entities for establishing, upgrading,
    and retooling of eligible bioindustrial manufacturing facilities.
        (b) Awards.--
                (1) In general.--An entity seeking an award under the
            program shall submit to the Secretary an application at such
            time, in such manner, and containing such information as the
            Secretary determines appropriate.
                (2) Competitive awards.--The Secretary shall make each
            award under the program to an eligible entity in a competitive
            manner.
                (3) Award criteria.--In selecting eligible entities to
            receive awards under the program, the Secretary shall consider
            the following criteria:
                        (A) The potential of the technology of such
                    eligible entity to improve domestic resilience and
                    protect critical supply chains for critical
                    biomanufactured products.
                        (B) How the technology of such eligible entity
                    could help meet the demand for the capabilities
                    required by the next generation of warfighters.
                        (C) The ability of the eligible bioindustrial
                    manufacturing facility with respect to which such
                    eligible entity is seeking such award to be repurposed
                    and the range of products that such eligible
                    bioindustrial manufacturing facilities is capable of
                    producing.
                        (D) Whether the eligible bioindustrial
                    manufacturing facility with respect to which such
                    eligible entity is seeking such award supports the goal
                    of wide geographic distribution of bioindustrial
                    manufacturing facility across the United States.
                        (E) Whether the eligible bioindustrial
                    manufacturing facility with respect to which such
                    eligible entity is seeking such award is located in
                    geographic proximity to sources of input materials for
                    the production of critical biomanufactured products or
                    areas with established biomanfuacturing capabilities;
                    and
                        (F) Such additional considerations that the
                    Secretary deems appropriate.
                (4) Use of award funds.--A recipient of an award under the
            program may use funds received under such award for the
            establishment, upgrading, or retooling of one or more eligible
            bioindustrial manufacturing facilities to produce critical
            biomanufactured products, including the development of business
            or technical plans related to such establishment, upgrading, or
            retooling.
        (c) Oversight.--If the Secretary establishes the program, the
    Secretary shall establish reporting requirements for recipients of
    awards under the program which shall include requirements for period
    reports on the following:
                (1) The progress of the recipient in establishing,
            upgrading, or retooling the eligible bioindustrial
            manufacturing facility with respect to which such recipient
            received such award.
                (2) The estimated timeline and funding requirements for the
            recipient to begin biomanufacturing at the eligible
            bioindustrial manufacturing facility described in paragraph
            (1).
                (3) The products, including the critical biomanufactured
            products, that are or will be produced at the eligible
            bioindustrial manufacturing facility described in paragraph
            (1).
                (4) The progress of the recipient in entering into an
            agreement with the Department of Defense or an element thereof
            to provide critical biomanufactured products, that are or will
            be produced at the eligible bioindustrial manufacturing
            facility described in paragraph (1) once such eligible
            bioindustrial manufacturing facility begins biomanufacturing.
        (d) Reports to Congress.--
                (1) Initial report.--Not later than 90 days after the date
            of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the
            Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives
            and Senate a report on the plan of the Secretary for allocating
            amounts appropriated to the Department of Defense to fund the
            program.
                (2) Annual reports.--Not later than one year after the date
            of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the
            Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of
            the House of Representatives and Senate a report on the
            activities under the program, including--
                        (A) a list of the awards made under the program as
                    of the date on which the report is submitted,
                    including, for each such award--
                                (i) the name of the entity that received
                            the award;
                                (ii) the location of the eligible
                            bioindustrial manufacturing facility with
                            respect to which such entity received the
                            award;
                                (iii) the amount of the award,
                            disaggregated by the initial amount of the
                            award and any additional amounts provided under
                            the award;
                                (iv) an explanation of the criteria
                            supporting making the award to such entity,
                            including a description of any notable
                            technologies of such entity relevant to the
                            award;
                                (v) if applicable, an explanation of the
                            rational for providing additional amounts under
                            the award; and
                                (vi) to the extent practicable, and
                            explanation of the effects of the award;
                        (B) an identification of amounts available to the
                    Department of Defense for making awards under the
                    program as of the date on which the report is submitted
                    and an explanation of any plans for the use of such
                    amounts;
                        (C) an explanation of the communication between the
                    Secretary and eligible entities seeking an award under
                    the program regarding requirements and timelines for
                    such awards; and
                        (D) an explanation of how the establishment,
                    upgrading, or retooling of the eligible bioindustrial
                    manufacturing facility for which awards were made under
                    the program aligns with priorities and needs of the
                    Department of Defense and national security.
        (e) Sunset.--
                (1) In general.--Except as provided by paragraph (2), this
            section shall terminate on the date that is 10 years after the
            date of the enactment of this Act.
                (2) Extension.--The Secretary may change the date on which
            this section terminates to a date that is later than the date
            on which this section would terminate under paragraph (1) if
            the President determines that the continuation of the program
            is necessary to meet national economic and national security
            needs.
        (f) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``biomanufacturing'' means the utilization of
            biological systems to develop new and advance existing
            products, tools, and processes at commercial scale.
                (2) The term ``critical biomanufactured product'' means a
            chemical, material, and other product that is manufactured
            using biomanufacturing and is relevant to the Department of
            Defense.
                (3) The term ``eligible bioindustrial manufacturing
            facility'' means a bioindustrial manufacturing facility that--
                        (A) is or, if not yet established, will be located
                    in the United States; and
                        (B) is or, pursuant to an award under the program,
                    will produce critical biomanufactured products.
                (4) The term ``eligible entity'' means an entity that--
                        (A) is a private entity;
                        (B) applied for an award under the program in
                    accordance with subsection (b)(1); and
                        (C) meets such other criteria for eligibility for
                    an award under the program as determined by the
                    Secretary.
                (5) The term ``program'' means the program established
            under subsection (a).
                (6) The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Defense.

    SEC. 878. COMMON REPOSITORY FOR SUPPLIER INFORMATION.

        (a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary of Defense for
    Industrial Base Policy shall establish a repository of information
    commonly required for the initial vetting by the Department of Defense
    of contractors applying to be qualified to supply products or services
    to the Department.
        (b) Coordinated Efforts.--The Assistant Secretary of Defense for
    Industrial Base Policy shall develop the repository required under
    subsection (a) in conjunction with or as part of other efforts of an
    Office of Small Business Programs of the Department of Defense to
    provide market research, supply chain resiliency, cybersecurity, and
    secure cloud tools to entities furnishing procurement technical
    assistance under chapter 388 of title 10, United States Code, and small
    manufacturers.
        (c) Cooperative Agreement.--The Assistant Secretary of Defense for
    Industrial Base Policy may enter into a public-private partnership or
    cooperative agreement with one or more contractors of the Department of
    Defense in establishing the repository required by (a) if the Assistant
    Secretary determines that such repository--
                (1) would reduce duplicative efforts or reduce the time
            spent by potential suppliers in providing similar information
            to multiple prime contractors; or
                (2) would streamline or reduce the cost of a prime
            contractor qualifying a supplier for products or services to be
            provided to the Department.

    SEC. 879. CIVIL RESERVE MANUFACTURING NETWORK.

        (a) Working Group.--
                (1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of
            the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall
            establish in the Defense Industrial Resilience Consortium
            established under section 1842 a working group to support the
            establishment of the Civil Reserve Manufacturing Network to
            preserve the military advantage and bolster the defense of the
            United States and broaden the domestic industrial base.
                (2) Responsibilities.--The working group established under
            paragraph (1) shall--
                        (A) identify issues with respect to the CRMN;
                        (B) develop recommendations for establishment and
                    operation of the CRMN, including recommendations for--
                                (i) resolving the issues identified under
                            subparagraph (A); and
                                (ii) incentives to encourage participation
                            in the CRMN;
                        (C) submit to the Secretary the issues identified
                    under subparagraph (A) and the recommendations
                    developed under subparagraph (B).
                (3) Collaboration.--In carrying out the responsibilities of
            the working group established under paragraph (1), the working
            group shall collaborate with relevant entities, including
            government, industry, and academia.
        (b) Initial Plan.--
                (1) In general.--Not later than 120 days after the date of
            enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the
            congressional defense committees a plan for the establishment
            of the CRMN program that includes--
                        (A) a plan to develop a CRMN comprised of
                    commercial advanced or adaptive manufacturing
                    capabilities or facilities that can rapidly transition
                    from the production of commercial products for
                    commercial customers to the production of products
                    required by the Department of Defense; and
                        (B) an identification of any statutory or
                    regulatory constraints on the establishment or
                    effectiveness of the CRMN and recommendations to
                    streamline the establishment of the CRMN, including any
                    changes to existing authorities related to the use of
                    public-private partnerships.
                (2) Considerations.--In developing the plan required under
            paragraph (1), the Secretary shall, to the extent practicable,
            incorporate the recommendations of the working group
            established under subsection (a) submitted to the Secretary
            under paragraph (2) of such subsection.
        (c) Interim Report.--Not later than 270 days after the date of
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
    congressional defense committees a report on progress of the CRMN,
    including--
                (1) an assessment of the benefits a factory-as-a-service
            model with respect to accelerating the timelines for the
            establishment of the CRMN, reducing the costs to the Government
            of operating the CRMN, minimizing obsolescence of commercial
            advanced or adaptive manufacturing capabilities or facilities
            that are part of the CRMN, and enabling the rapid scaling of
            the CRMN;
                (2) an analysis of improvements in efficiency and cost
            reduction the Department of Defense may achieve without
            sacrificing performance, reliability, qualify, or safety from
            the use of advanced or adaptive manufacturing and application
            value engineering techniques under part 48 of the Federal
            Acquisition Regulation;
                (3) an assessment of potential to improve supply chain
            resiliency through the acquisition by the Government of
            advanced or adaptive manufacturing hardware structures for use
            by system integrators;
                (4) an identification of any statutory or regulatory
            constraints and recommendations to streamline the establishment
            of the CRMN, including any amendments to exiting authorities
            for public-private partnerships;
                (5) an explanation of the progress on developing an
            incentive structure that would enable the success of the CRMN
            by sufficiently addressing the risk to commercial customers of
            CRMN participants of loss of production if such participants
            are required to shift production to meet the needs of the
            Department;
                (6) a list of existing programs of the Department that are
            delayed or have cost overruns resulting from a lack of
            components due to shortages of required casting and forging
            capabilities of manufacturers, including--
                        (A) the name of the program or contract;
                        (B) the components that are delayed or contributing
                    to such cost overruns; and
                        (C) whether such components could be produced
                    through alternative means, including advanced or
                    adaptive manufacturing; and
                (7) a strategy to transition existing production approaches
            for the programs identified under paragraph (6) to advanced or
            adaptive manufacturing.
        (d) Civil Reserve Manufacturing Network Program.--
                (1) In general.--After the submission of the plan required
            under subsection (b)(1), the Secretary shall establish the CRMN
            program under which--
                        (A) the Secretary shall establish the CRMN; and
                        (B) advanced or adaptive manufacturers participate
                    in the CRMN.
                (2) Participant requirements.--Each participant shall enter
            into an agreement with the Secretary under which such
            participant shall, upon such terms and conditions as agreed to
            by the Secretary and the participant, rapidly transition the
            production facilities of such participant to begin production
            of products for the Department of Defense.
                (3) Solicitation of program participants.--Not later than
            one year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary
            shall seek to enter into agreements with one or more advanced
            or adaptive manufacturers to participate in the CRMN under the
            program.
                (4) Participation benefits.--
                        (A) Expedited qualification.--The Secretary shall
                    establish expedited procedures for qualifying
                    participants to be eligible to supply products or
                    services to the Department of Defense.
                        (B) Funding.--Subject to the availability of
                    appropriations, the Secretary shall award funding to
                    participants for--
                                (i) expedited qualification and testing of
                            products manufactured by the participant for
                            use by the Department of Defense; and
                                (ii) non-recurring engineering costs
                            associated with the conversion of
                            specifications of a traditionally manufactured
                            product into an appropriate format for advanced
                            or adaptive manufacturing.
        (e) Briefings.--Not later than March 1, 2027, and annually
    thereafter for five years, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to
    the congressional defense committees a briefing on the progress of the
    establishment of the CRMN under the program.
        (f) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``advanced or adaptive manufacturer'' means a
            manufacturer that uses advanced or adaptive manufacturing.
                (2) The term ``advanced or adaptive manufacturing'' means
            manufacturing through the use of interconnected, advanced
            technologies throughout the design and manufacturing process
            that enables modular, adaptable, and efficient manufacturing,
            including software-controlled subtractive manufacturing,
            additive manufacturing, and powder bed fusion manufacturing.
                (3) The term ``advanced or adaptive manufacturing hardware
            structure'' means hardware used in advanced or adaptive
            manufacturing for the positioning, mounting, or bracing of a
            product in the manufacturing process.
                (4) The term ``CRMN'' means a network of manufacturers that
            have entered into an agreement with the Secretary under which
            the manufacturer agrees to rapidly transition the manufacturing
            facilities of such manufacturers that produce commercial
            products for purchasers other than the Department of Defense to
            the production of products for the Department of Defense.
                (5) The term ``factory-as-a-service'' means a business
            model and technological framework that provides access to
            scalable and flexible manufacturing resources as service,
            enables rapid reconfiguration of production lines, and real-
            time collaboration across geographically dispersed facilities.
                (6) The term ``participant'' means an advanced or adaptive
            manufacturer that is participating in the CRMN under the
            program.
                (7) The term ``program'' means the program established
            under subsection (d)(1).
                (8) The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Defense.
        (g) Confirming Amendment.--Section 3243 of title 10, United States
    Code, is amended--
                (1) by redesignating subsections (e), (f), and (g) as
            subsections (f), (g), and (h), respectively; and
                (2) by inserting after subsection (d) the following new
            subsection:
        ``(e) Advanced or Adaptive Manufacturing Qualifications.--The head
    of the agency shall establish a process to streamline qualification of
    sources who use advanced manufacturing techniques, including those
    using a digital adaptive production system. Once a source is qualified,
    the head of the agency shall not require additional qualification for
    sources or products produced unless material changes have been made to
    the manufacturing process.''.

    SEC. 880. REVIEW AND ASSESSMENT OF NON-DOMESTIC ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
                  EQUIPMENT AND ASSOCIATED SOFTWARE SUPPLYING THE DEFENSE
                  INDUSTRIAL BASE.

        (a) Review and Assessment Required.--Not later than 90 days after
    the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense
    for Acquisition and Sustainment, in coordination with each Secretary of
    a military department, shall seek to enter into an agreement with a
    federally funded research and development center to conduct an
    independent review, analysis, and assessment of the use of non-domestic
    additive manufacturing equipment and associated software programs that
    supply components or capability to the United States defense industrial
    base and the effect of such use.
        (b) Report.--
                (1) In general.--The agreement described in subsection (a)
            shall require that the federally funded research and
            development center that is party to such agreement submit to
            the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment
            a report on the findings of the review, assessment, and
            analysis not later than one year after the date on which the
            center entered into such agreement.
                (2) Submission to congress.--The Under Secretary of Defense
            for Acquisition and Sustainment shall submit such report to the
            congressional defense committees upon receipt of such report.
                (3) Elements.--The report described in paragraph (1) shall
            include the following elements:
                        (A) An assessment of manufacturers in the United
                    States defense industrial base using non-domestic
                    additive manufacturing equipment.
                        (B) An identification of additive manufacturing
                    equipment, including 3D printers, that are of Chinese
                    or Russian origin, and that are in the supply chain of
                    the United States defense industrial base.
                        (C) A review of non-domestic additive manufacturing
                    equipment suppliers that work with adversarial foreign
                    militaries and have a presence in the United States
                    defense industrial base.
                        (D) A security assessment of intellectual property
                    risks of software programs associated with additive
                    manufacturing equipment that are provided to--
                                (i) the United States defense industrial
                            base; and
                                (ii) additive manufacturing equipment
                            suppliers based in adversarial foreign
                            countries.
                (4) Form; public availability.--The report described in
            paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may
            include a classified annex.
        (c) Interim Briefing.--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 each Secretary of a
    military department, shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services
    of the Senate and the House of Representatives a briefing on the plan
    to assess the United States defense industrial base for the use and
    effect of non-domestic additive manufacturing equipment and associated
    software programs.

    SEC. 880A. ASSESSMENT OF INDUSTRIAL BASE FOR TURBOJET PYROTECHNIC
                  DEVICES.

        (a) Findings.--Congress finds the following:
                (1) Turbojet pyrotechnic devices are critical for the
            operation of aerial targets and unmanned systems used in
            military training and weapons testing and deployment.
                (2) Excessive lead times and limited domestic production
            capacity for such devices pose risks to readiness and
            operational effectiveness.
        (b) Report Required.--Not later than March 1, 2026, the Under
    Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, in consultation
    with the Secretary of the Army and the Assistant Secretary of Defense
    for Industrial Base Policy, shall submit to the congressional defense
    committees a report assessing--
                (1) projected demand for turbojet pyrotechnic devices
            through fiscal year 2030;
                (2) the current United States production capacity,
            scalability, and lead times for such devices;
                (3) vulnerabilities in the supply chain for such devices
            and the potential effects of such vulnerabilities on military
            readiness;
                (4) potential commercial or dual-use applications for such
            devices; and
                (5) recommendations for reducing lead times, diversifying
            suppliers, and strengthening the industrial base for such
            devices.
        (c) Implementation Authority.--Following completion of the report
    under subsection (b), the Secretary of Defense may carry out activities
    to implement the recommendations set forth in the report, which may
    include activities such as pilot programs, entering into partnerships,
    and such other activities as the Secretary determines appropriate.

    SEC. 880B. MODIFICATIONS TO DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE FUND.

        (a) In General.--Section 4817 of title 10, United States Code, is
    amended by adding at the end the following new subsections:
        ``(g) Eligible Uses of Authorities.--(1) The Secretary may use the
    authorities provided by this section with respect to upstream, mid-
    stream, and downstream supply chains, including material, material
    production, components, subassemblies, and finished products, testing
    and qualification, infrastructure, facility construction and
    improvement, and equipment needed directly for the following:
                ``(A) Castings and forgings.
                ``(B) Kinetic capabilities, including sensors, targeting
            systems, and delivery platforms.
                ``(C) Microelectronics.
                ``(D) Machine tools, including but not limited to
            subtractive, additive, convergent, stamping, forging,
            abrasives, metrology, and other production equipment.
                ``(E) Critical minerals, materials, and chemicals.
                ``(F) Workforce for the defense industrial base.
                ``(G) Advanced manufacturing capacity, including echelon
            manufacturing forward in the Indo-Pacific Command theater.
                ``(H) Unmanned vehicles, including subsurface, surface,
            land, air one-way, attritables, and launch and recovery
            platforms.
                ``(I) Manned aircraft.
                ``(J) Ground systems.
                ``(K) Power sources.
                ``(L) Ship and submarine, including assembly and automation
            technologies and capabilities, new or modernized infrastructure
            for new construction or maintenance and sustainment and battle
            damage repair.
                ``(M) Other materiel solutions required to support Indo-
            Pacific Command operational plans as required.
                ``(N) Defense space systems.
        ``(2) The Secretary may not use the authorities provided by this
    section for any activity in a covered country.
        ``(3) The Secretary may not use the authorities provided by this
    section for a purpose not described in paragraph (1) unless, not less
    than 30 days before doing so, the Secretary--
                ``(A) determines that--
                        ``(i) the use of the authority for that purpose is
                    essential to the national security interests of the
                    United States; and
                        ``(ii) without the use of the authority for that
                    purpose, United States industry cannot reasonably be
                    expected to provide the capability needed in a timely
                    manner; and
                ``(B) submits to the congressional defense committees a
            report on the determination that includes appropriate
            explanatory material.
        ``(h) Grants and Other Incentives for Domestic Industrial Base
    Capabilities.--To create, maintain, protect, expand, or restore
    domestic industrial base capabilities essential for the national
    security interests of the United States, the Secretary may make
    provision for--
                ``(1) use of contracts, grants, or other transaction
            authorities, including cooperative agreements;
                ``(2) incentives for the private sector to develop
            capabilities in areas of national security interest;
                ``(3) during the 5-year period beginning on the date of the
            enactment of this subsection, making awards to third party
            entities to support investments in small- and medium-sized
            entities working in areas of national security interest,
            including debt and equity investments, that would benefit
            missions of the Department of Defense; and
                ``(4) subsidies to offset market manipulation or ensure
            allied and domestic viability of grants made from other market
            uncertainties.
        ``(i) Defense Industrial Base Purchase Commitment Program.--(1) To
    create, maintain, protect, expand, or restore industrial base
    capabilities essential for the national security interests of the
    United States, the Secretary may make provision for purchase
    commitments for--
                ``(A) Federal Government use or resale of an industrial
            resource or a critical technology item;
                ``(B) the encouragement of exploration, development, and
            mining of strategic and critical materials;
                ``(C) development of other materials and components;
                ``(D) the development of production capabilities; and
                ``(E) the increased use of emerging technologies in defense
            program applications and the rapid transition of emerging
            technologies--
                        ``(i) from Federal Government-sponsored research
                    and development to commercial applications; and
                        ``(ii) from commercial research and development to
                    national defense applications.
        ``(2)(A) Except as provided by subparagraph (B), purchase
    commitments under paragraph (1) may be made without regard to the
    limitations of existing law (other than section 1341 of title 31), for
    such quantities, and on such terms and conditions, including advance
    payments, and for such periods, but not extending beyond a date that is
    not more than 10 years from the date on which such purchase was
    initially made, as the Secretary deems necessary.
                ``(B) Purchases commitments under paragraph (1) involving
            higher than established ceiling prices (or if no such
            established ceiling prices exist, currently prevailing market
            prices) or that result in an anticipated loss on resale shall
            not be made, unless it is determined that supply of the
            materials could not be effectively increased or provisioned at
            lower prices or on terms more favorable to the Federal
            Government, or that such purchases are necessary to assure the
            availability to the United States of overseas supplies.
        ``(3)(A) The Secretary may take the actions described in
    subparagraph (B), if the Secretary finds that--
                        ``(i) under generally fair and equitable ceiling
                    prices, for any raw or nonprocessed material or
                    component, there will result a decrease in supplies
                    from high-cost sources of such material and that the
                    continuation of such supplies is necessary to carry out
                    the objectives of this section; or
                        ``(ii) an increase in cost of transportation is
                    temporary in character and threatens to impair maximum
                    production or supply in any area at stable prices of
                    any materials.
                ``(B) Upon a finding under subparagraph (A), the Secretary
            may make provision for subsidy payments on any such produced
            material from other than covered countries, in such amounts and
            in such manner (including purchase commitments of such material
            or component and its resale at a loss, and on such terms and
            conditions, as the Secretary determines to be necessary to
            ensure that supplies from such high-cost sources are continued,
            or that maximum production or supply in such area at stable
            prices of such materials is maintained, as the case may be.
        ``(4) If the Secretary determines that such action will aid the
    national security interests of the United States, the Secretary is
    authorized--
                ``(A) to procure and install additional equipment,
            facilities, processes or improvements to plants, factories, and
            other industrial facilities owned by the Federal Government;
                ``(B) to procure and install equipment including owned by
            the Federal Government in plants, factories, and other
            industrial facilities owned by private persons;
                ``(C) to provide for constructing new facilities, the
            modification, or expansion of privately owned facilities,
            including the modification or improvement of production
            processes, when taking actions under this subsection or
            subsection (h);
                ``(D) to sell or otherwise transfer equipment owned by the
            Federal Government and installed under this subsection to the
            owners of such plants, factories, or other industrial
            facilities;
                ``(E) to construct facilities for the purposes described in
            section subsection (g)(1); and
                ``(F) to apply contracts, grants, or other transactions
            authorities.
        ``(5)(A) Metals, minerals, materials, and components acquired
    pursuant to this subsection which, in the judgment of the Secretary,
    are excess to the needs of programs under this section, shall be
    transferred to the National Defense Stockpile established by the
    Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98 et
    seq.), or other national reserves if available, when the Secretary
    deems such action to be in the public interest.
                ``(B) Transfers made pursuant to this paragraph shall be
            made without charge against or reimbursement from funds
            appropriated for the purposes of the Strategic and Critical
            Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98 et seq.), or other
            national reserves if available, except that costs incident to
            such transfer, other than acquisition costs, shall be paid or
            reimbursed from such funds.
        ``(6) When, in the judgment of the Secretary, it will aid the
    national security interests of the United States, the Secretary may
    make provision for the development and qualification a of substitutes
    for strategic and critical materials, components, critical technology
    items, and other industrial resources.
        ``(j) Strengthening Domestic Productive Capacity.--(1) The
    Secretary may provide appropriate incentives to develop, maintain,
    modernize, restore, and expand the productive capacities of sources for
    strategic and critical materials, components, critical technology
    items, and industrial resources essential for the execution of the
    national security strategy of the United States.
        ``(2)(A) The Secretary shall take appropriate actions to ensure
    that strategic and critical materials, components, critical technology
    items, and industrial resources are available from reliable sources
    when needed to meet defense requirements during peacetime, graduated
    mobilization, and national emergency.
                ``(B) For purposes of this paragraph, appropriate action
            may include--
                        ``(i) restricting contract solicitations to
                    reliable sources;
                        ``(ii) stockpiling or placing into reserve
                    strategic and critical materials, components, and
                    critical technology items;
                        ``(iii) planning for necessary long-lead times for
                    acquiring such materials, components, and items; or
                        ``(iv) developing and qualifying substitutes for
                    such materials, components, and items.
        ``(k) Funding.--Subsections (g), (h), (i), and (j) may only be
    carried out using amounts appropriated on or after the date of the
    enactment of this subsection.
        ``(l) Annual Report.--(1) Not later than one year after the date of
    the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
    2026, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the
    congressional defense committee a report evaluating investments made
    and any other activities carried out using amounts in the Fund during
    the year preceding submission of the report.
        ``(2) Each report required by paragraph (1) shall include--
                ``(A) measures of effectiveness of the investments and
            activities described in that paragraph in meeting the needs of
            the Department of Defense and the defense industrial base;
                ``(B) an evaluation of the return on investment of all
            ongoing investments from the Fund; and
                ``(C) a description of efforts to coordinate activities
            carried out using amounts in the Fund with activities to
            support the defense industrial base carried out under other
            authorities.
        ``(3) In preparing a report required by paragraph (1), the
    Secretary shall take into account the advice of the defense industry
    and such other individuals as the Secretary considers relevant.
        ``(m) Coordination With Other Defense Industrial Base Activities.--
    Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of the National
    Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, the Secretary shall
    submit to the congressional defense committees a report detailing how
    activities carried out under this section will be coordinated with--
                ``(1) activities carried out using amounts in the Defense
            Production Act Fund under section 304 of the Defense Production
            Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4534);
                ``(2) activities of the Office of Strategic Capital; and
                ``(3) any other efforts designed to enhance the defense
            industrial base.
        ``(n) Definitions.--In this section:
                ``(1) The term `chokepoint' means a situation in which--
                        ``(A) components of the munitions supply chains,
                    including all elements of the munitions supply chain
                    such as chemicals, casings, or other materials, are
                    produced by only one reliable source; or
                        ``(B) the increased production of a component would
                    significantly increase total output of munitions.
                ``(2) The term `covered country' means--
                        ``(A) the Russian Federation;
                        ``(B) the Democratic People's Republic of Korea;
                        ``(C) the Islamic Republic of Iran; and
                        ``(D) the People's Republic of China.
                ``(3) The term `reliable source' means a citizen or
            business entity organized under the laws of--
                        ``(A) the United States or any territory or
                    possession of the United States;
                        ``(B) a country of the national technology and
                    industrial base, as defined in section 4801; or
                        ``(C) a qualifying country, as defined in section
                    225.003 of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation
                    Supplement or any successor document.
                ``(5) The term `strategic and critical materials' has the
            meaning given that term in section 12(1) of the Strategic and
            Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98h-3(1)).''.
        (b) Modifications to the Office of Strategic Capital.--Section 149
    of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) in subsection (e)--
                        (A) in paragraph (3)(A)(ii)(l)(bb), by inserting
                    ``or with regard to loans that include an equity
                    feature, the Director reasonably believes the rate of
                    return on the portfolio of such loans will exceed the
                    rate of return on investment of a loan at the yield on
                    marketable securities of a similar maturity to the
                    maturity of the loan on the date of execution of the
                    loan agreement'' before the period at the end;
                        (B) in paragraph (3), by adding at the end the
                    following new subparagraph:
                        ``(D)(i) The Director may support an eligible
                    investment selected pursuant to this subsection with
                    funds, or use other mechanisms for the purpose of
                    purchasing, and may make and fund commitments to
                    purchase, invest in, make pledges in respect of, or
                    otherwise acquire, equity of the eligible entity,
                    receiving support for the eligible investment, or any
                    of its parent or subsidiary companies, including as a
                    limited partner or other investor in investment funds,
                    upon such terms and conditions as the Director may
                    determine.
                        ``(ii) The Director shall develop criteria, taking
                    into consideration the national security and economic
                    interests of the United States, pursuant to which the
                    Director may hold, sell, or otherwise liquidate support
                    for an investment described under clause (i).
                        ``(iii) Solely for the purposes of purchasing
                    equity securities under this subparagraph, the Director
                    shall be treated as a qualified purchaser (as defined
                    in section 2(a)(51) of the Investment Company Act of
                    1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-2(a)(51))) and as an accredited
                    investor under section 2 of the Securities Act of 1933
                    (15 U.S.C. 77d).''; and
                        (C) in paragraph (8), by striking ``after'' and all
                    that follows through the period at the end and
                    inserting the following: ``after the formal approval of
                    the use of any capital assistance under this
                    subsection.''; and
                (2) by amending subsection (f)(1) to read as follows:
                ``(1) The term `capital assistance' means a loan, loan
            guarantee, or technical assistance, or the purchase of or
            investment in equity, (including options, warrants, or other
            financing in a security with subordination or nonamortization
            characteristics as the Director determines to be substantially
            similar to equity financing).''.

                       Subtitle G--Small Business Matters

    SEC. 881. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CONTRACTING GOALS FOR SMALL BUSINESS
                  CONCERNS OWNED AND CONTROLLED BY VETERANS.

        Chapter 387 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding
    at the end the following new section:
    ``Sec. 4903. Small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans:
                  contracting goals
        ``(a) Contracting Goals.--In order to increase contracting
    opportunities for small business concerns owned and controlled by
    veterans, the Secretary shall establish a goal for each fiscal year for
    participation in Department contracts (including subcontracts) by small
    business concerns owned and controlled by veterans that is not less
    than the Governmentwide goal for that fiscal year for participation by
    small business concerns owned and controlled by service-disabled
    veterans under section 15(g)(1) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C.
    644(g)(1)).
        ``(b) Sole Source Contracts for Contracts Above Simplified
    Acquisition Threshold.--For purposes of meeting the goals under
    subsection (a), a contracting officer may award a contract to a small
    business concern owned and controlled by veterans using procedures
    other than competitive procedures if--
                ``(1) such concern is determined to be a responsible source
            with respect to performance of such contract;
                ``(2) the anticipated award price of the contract
            (including options) will not exceed the amounts established in
            section 36(c)(2) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C.
            657f(c)(2)); and
                ``(3) in the estimation of the contracting officer, the
            contract award can be made at a fair and reasonable price that
            offers best value to the United States.
        ``(c) Use of Restricted Competition.--Except as provided in
    subsection (b), for purposes of meeting the goals under subsection (a)
    and in accordance with this section, a contracting officer may award
    contracts on the basis of competition restricted to small business
    concerns owned and controlled by veterans if the contracting officer
    has a reasonable expectation that two or more small business concerns
    owned and controlled by veterans will submit offers and that the award
    can be made at a fair and reasonable price that offers best value to
    the United States.
        ``(d) Eligibility of Small Business Concerns.--A small business
    concern may be awarded a contract under this section only if the small
    business concern and the veteran owner of the small business concern
    are listed in the database described in section 36(f)(1) of the Small
    Business Act (15 U.S.C. 657f(f)(1)).
        ``(e) Small Business Act Definitions.--In this section, the terms
    `small business concern', `small business concern owned and controlled
    by veterans', and `small business concern owned and controlled by
    service-disabled veterans' have the meanings given, respectively, under
    section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632).''.

    SEC. 882. PERMANENT EXTENSION OF PHASE FLEXIBILITY AND INCLUSION OF
                  SMALL BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER PROGRAM.

        Section 9(cc) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638(cc)) is
    amended--
                (1) by striking ``During fiscal years 2012 through 2025,
            the'' and inserting ``The''; and
                (2) by inserting ``or STTR program'' after ``SBIR program''
            each place it appears.

    SEC. 883. AUTHORITY TO MAKE ADDITIONAL SEQUENTIAL PHASE II AWARDS UNDER
                  THE SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION RESEARCH PROGRAM OR SMALL
                  BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER PROGRAM.

        (a) In General.--Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of section 9(ff) of
    the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638(ff)(1)), during each of fiscal
    years 2026 through 2029, the Secretary of Defense may award one
    additional sequential Phase II SBIR award or one additional sequential
    Phase II STTR award during each such fiscal year to a small business
    concern that received an additional Phase II award under such paragraph
    (1) for continued work on the project for which the small business
    concern received such award.
        (b) Limitations.--In carrying out this section, the Secretary of
    Defense--
                (1) may use not more than 3 percent of the funds allocated
            to the SBIR program or STTR program of the Department, as
            applicable;
                (2) shall minimize, to the maximum extent possible, the
            number of awards made using the authority under this section;
            and
                (3) shall notify the Administrator of the Small Business
            Administration of the use of the authority under this section
            before making an award under this section that includes an
            explanation of why the Secretary elected to use the authority
            under this paragraph instead of seeking a Phase III award for
            such project.
        (c) Definitions.--In this section, the terms ``SBIR'', ``STTR'',
    and ``Phase II'' have the meanings given, respectively, in section 9 of
    the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638).

    SEC. 884. CONGRESSIONAL NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SMALL BUSINESS
                  CONCERNS FOR ANY SIGNIFICANT CONTRACT TERMINATION.

        Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act,
    the Secretary of Defense shall revise section 249.7001 of the
    Department of Defense Supplement to the Federal Acquisition Regulation
    (or any successor regulation) to extend the congressional notification
    requirements for any significant contract termination to include
    contracts awarded to a small business concern (as defined under section
    3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632)).

    SEC. 885. AUTHORIZATION OF USE OF APEX ACCELERATORS.

        Notwithstanding any other provision of law, APEX Accelerators may
    assist small business concerns (as defined under section 3 of the Small
    Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632)) in receiving contracts for the production
    of and research on defense articles (as defined in section 301 of title
    10, United States Code) under the partnership among Australia, the
    United Kingdom, and the United States (commonly known as ``AUKUS'').

    SEC. 886. CMMC CERTIFICATION ASSESSMENT SUPPORT.

        (a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with
    the Administrator of the Small Business Administration and the
    Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service, shall submit to the
    Committees on Ways and Means and on Small Business of the House of
    Representatives a report identifying each Federal resource and each
    business or personal tax credit or deduction that may be available to a
    small business concern (as defined under section 3 of the Small
    Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632)) for the costs of a Cybersecurity Maturity
    Model Certification assessment described in part 170 of title 32, Code
    of Federal Regulations.
        (b) Publication.--Not later than 30 days after the Secretary of
    Defense submits the report required by subsection (a), the Secretary
    shall make publicly available on a website of the Department of Defense
    a list of the Federal resources and business and personal tax credits
    and deductions identified in such report, including a description of
    each such Federal resource and business or personal tax credit or
    deduction.
        (c) Federal Resource Defined.--In this section, the term ``Federal
    resource'' means a program or activity of the Federal Government under
    which Federal funds are made available or awarded, including Federal
    loans, grants, and other Federal awards and assistance.

    SEC. 887. STUDY ON CERTAIN CONTRACTS AND AWARDS TO SMALL BUSINESS
                  CONCERNS.

        (a) Study Required.--The Secretary of Defense, acting through the
    Office of Small Business Programs, shall carry out a study to review
    contracts awarded with a value at or below the simplified acquisition
    threshold (as defined in section 3015 of title 10, United States Code)
    to determine if the Department of Defense is ensuring full
    consideration and application of requirements relating to small
    business concerns (as defined in section 3 of the Small Business Act
    (15 U.S.C. 632)).
        (b) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
    Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the
    Senate, the Committee on Small Business of the House of
    Representatives, and the Committee on Small Business and
    Entrepreneurship of the Senate a report on the results of the study
    required by this section. Such report shall include--
                (1) the total dollar amount of contracts awarded with a
            value at or below the simplified acquisition threshold during
            the five-year period preceding the date of the report,
            including the percentage of such contracts and the aggregate
            dollar amount of such contracts awarded to small business
            concerns;
                (2) an overview of the types of contracts with a value at
            or below the simplified acquisition threshold, and description
            of the products or services, that were not awarded to small
            business concerns;
                (3) an overview of the reasons why a contract with a value
            at or below the simplified acquisition threshold may not be set
            aside for small business concerns;
                (4) any trends, themes, or patterns of contracts with a
            value at or below the simplified acquisition threshold that
            were awarded to entities that are not small business concerns
            when such a contract should have been subject to a requirement
            to be set aside for small business concerns; and
                (5) recommendations for changes to statute, regulation,
            policy, or guidance that would ensure full consideration and
            application of requirement to set aside contracts for small
            business concerns, particularly contracts with a value at or
            below the simplified acquisition threshold.

                           Subtitle H--Other Matters

    SEC. 891. SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND URGENT INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES AND
                  CAPABILITIES PILOT PROGRAM.

        (a) Establishment.--The Commander of the United States Special
    Operations Command shall carry out a pilot program to be known as the
    ``USSOCOM Urgent Innovative Technologies and Capabilities Pilot
    Program'' (in this section referred to as the ``Program'') to
    accelerate the research, development, testing, procurement, and initial
    sustainment of innovative technologies and equipment that enhance the
    operational capabilities of Special Operations Forces to meet emerging
    mission requirements.
        (b) Requirements.--The Commander shall--
                (1) establish procedures for component special operations
            units to submit requests to the Commander for the inclusion of
            innovative technologies and equipment in the Program; and
                (2) use authorities under section 167(e)(4) of title 10,
            United States Code, to carry out the Program.
        (c) Report.--
                (1) In general.--Not later than one year after the date of
            the enactment of this section, and annually thereafter for the
            duration of the Program, the Commander of the United States
            Special Operations Command shall submit to the congressional
            defense committees a report on the implementation and
            effectiveness of the Program.
                (2) Contents.--Each report shall include the following:
                        (A) A summary of activities carried out under the
                    Program along with documentation of planned
                    expenditures.
                        (B) An assessment of the effect of innovative
                    technologies and equipment included in the Program on
                    the operational capabilities of the United States
                    Special Operations Command.
                        (C) Recommendations for the continuation,
                    expansion, or modification of the Program.
                        (D) A description of any challenges encountered and
                    lessons learned.
                        (E) A description of any action using established
                    procedures for a reprogramming of funds in an amount
                    greater than the approved amount for such
                    reprogramming, as established by Congress, to carry out
                    the Program.
        (d) Sunset.--The authority to carry out the Program under this
    section shall terminate on the date that is five years after the date
    of the enactment of this Act.

    SEC. 892. INVENTORY OF TECHNICAL DATA RIGHTS FOR WEAPON SYSTEM
                  SUSTAINMENT.

        (a) Inventory Required.--Not later than 90 days after the date of
    the enactment of this Act, each service acquisition executive shall
    initiate a process to establish an inventory of the required covered
    data related to procured covered systems. Such inventory shall be made
    available for use by employees of the Department of Defense or depot
    maintenance support contractors.
        (b) Review of Requirements.--In conducting the inventory required
    by subsection (a), each service acquisition executive shall review
    requirements for covered data identified during the design,
    development, and procurement of a covered system including, as
    applicable--
                (1) the planning for sustainment and the development of a
            life cycle cost estimate for the covered system required by
            paragraphs (4) and (6) of section 4251(b) of title 10, United
            States Code;
                (2) the life-cycle sustainment planning required by
            paragraph (10) of section 4252(b) of title 10, United States
            Code;
                (3) the estimate of requirements for core logistics
            capabilities required by paragraph (11) of such section
            4252(b);
                (4) the actions planned to acquire technical data required
            by paragraph (13) of such section 4252(b);
                (5) the assessment of the long-term technical data needs
            required by subsection (a)(1)(A) of section 3774 of title 10,
            United States Code;
                (6) the acquisition strategy to provide for technical data
            rights required by subsection (a)(1)(B) of such section 3774;
                (7) the assessment and strategy related to inclusion of a
            priced contract option required by subsection (b)(2) of such
            section 3774;
                (8) the assessment and strategy related to the potential
            for changes in the sustainment plan over the life cycle of the
            covered system required by subsection (b)(3) of such section
            3774;
                (9) the product support strategy developed by the product
            support manager under section 4324(b)(1)(A) of title 10, United
            States Code, as in effect on the day before the date of the
            enactment of this Act;
                (10) requirements related to rights in technical data as
            described in section 3772 of title 10, United States Code.
                (11) requirements related to acquisition or licensing of
            intellectual property required by section 3791 of title 10,
            United States Code, as it pertains to the covered system;
                (12) the intellectual property management plan for product
            support required by section 4324(b)(1)(G) of title 10, United
            States Code, as in effect on the day before the date of the
            enactment of this Act; and
                (13) the identification of major maintenance and overhaul
            requirements that will be required during the life cycle of the
            covered system required by section 4324(b)(1)(J) of title 10,
            United States Code, as in effect on the day before the date of
            the enactment of this Act.
        (c) Identification and Assessment.--After completing the inventory
    required by subsection (a), the service acquisition executive shall
    publish an assessment of covered data related to procured covered
    systems. In conducting this assessment, the service acquisition
    executive shall, for each requirement identified in subsection (b)--
                (1) confirm that the service acquisition executive has, or
            has access to, the covered data described in the requirement;
                (2) describe the physical or electronic storage location of
            the covered data that is in the possession of the service
            acquisition executive concerned, or the method of access to the
            covered data, as applicable; and
                (3) describe the category of rights, including customized
            commercial licenses or specially negotiated licenses,
            associated with the covered data.
        (d) Identification of Insufficiency.--Based on the review of
    requirements in subsection (b) and the assessment required by
    subsection (c), the service acquisition executive shall specifically
    identify any insufficiency in the possession of, or access to, covered
    data that negatively affects the ability of a Secretary of a military
    department to effectively operate the procured covered system and
    maintain it in a cost-effective manner.
        (e) Cost Estimate.--For each procured covered system, the service
    acquisition executive shall--
                (1) work with any contractor for such procured covered
            system to--
                        (A) determine the best approach to remedy an
                    insufficiency identified pursuant to subsection (d) in
                    the most cost-effective manner practicable; and
                        (B) develop a cost estimate associated such remedy;
                    and
                (2) provide to the Secretary of Defense and chiefs of the
            Armed Forces the cost estimate described in paragraph (1)(B)
            and a recommended plan of action, including the funding
            required to provide such remedy.
        (f) Quarterly Updates to Congress.--Not later than April 1, 2026,
    and every 90 days thereafter until the inventory required by subsection
    (a) is complete, each service acquisition executive shall provide to
    the congressional defense committees a briefing on--
                (1) progress made toward completing the inventory;
                (2) a summary of findings from the inventory;
                (3) efforts to remedy an insufficiency in covered data,
            including a summary of actions to fund such remedy;
                (4) a description of the method used in negotiating with
            any relevant contractor to access covered data, including use
            of customized commercial licenses or specially negotiated
            licenses, associated with the covered data; and
                (5) any lessons learned to plan for and acquire covered
            data related to procured covered systems.
        (g) Advice and Assistance.--The cadre of intellectual property
    experts established under section 1707 of title 10, United States Code,
    shall provide advice, assistance, and resources to a service
    acquisition executive in conducting an inventory required by this
    section.
        (i) Definitions.--In this Act:
                (1) The term ``service acquisition executive'' has the
            meaning given in section 101 of title 10, United States Code.
                (2) The term ``covered system'' means--
                        (A) a major defense acquisition program as defined
                    in section 4201 of title 10, United States Code; or
                        (B) an acquisition program or project that is
                    carried out using the rapid prototyping or rapid
                    fielding acquisition pathway under section 3602 of such
                    title that is estimated by the Secretary of Defense to
                    require an eventual total expenditure described in
                    section 4201(a)(2) of such title.
                (3) The term ``covered data'' means technical data and
            computer software.
                (4) The term ``depot maintenance support contractor'' means
            a contractor performing a contract under the direction and
            control of the Secretary of Defense in support of depot-level
            maintenance and repair (as defined in section 2460 of title 10,
            United States Code).
                (5) The term ``procured covered system'' means a covered
            system for which the Secretary of Defense has taken delivery
            of, has access to, or has negotiated terms to enable guaranteed
            access or delivery at a future date, for use by employees of
            the Department of Defense or depot maintenance support
            contractors.

    SEC. 893. ESTABLISHING BIOBASED PRODUCT MERIT GUIDANCE.

        (a) In General.--Not later than one year after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and
    Engineering, in coordination with the Secretaries of the military
    departments, shall develop and make public available guidance for
    private entities on how such entities can effectively prove that a
    biobased product of such entity provides capabilities meeting the
    requirements of the Department of Defense.
        (b) Analysis.--
                (1) In general.--The Comptroller General of the United
            States shall conduct an analysis of the process of the
            Department of Defense for developing requirements to determine
            if such processes intentionally or unintentionally exclude
            biobased products.
                (2) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the
            enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United
            States shall submit to the congressional defense committees a
            report on the findings of the analysis conducted under
            paragraph (1) and, if Comptroller General determines through
            such analysis that the processes described in such paragraph
            exclude biobased products, containing recommendations of the
            Comptroller General to reduce such exclusion.
        (c) Biobased Product Defined.--In this section, the term ``biobased
    product'' means a product manufactured, produced, or developed through
    the application living organisms to alter living or non-living
    materials.

    SEC. 894. COMPTROLLER GENERAL ASSESSMENT OF COMPETITIVE EFFECTS OF
                  MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS OF DEFENSE CONTRACTORS.

        The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct an
    assessment and submit to the congressional defense committees a report
    on the competitive effects of mergers and acquisitions of defense
    contractors during the ten-year period preceding the date of the
    enactment of this Act that includes--
                (1) the effectiveness of any remedy relating to a merger or
            acquisition of defense contractors on defense industry
            competition and defense industrial base sustainability;
                (2) the effectiveness of information sharing between the
            Attorney General, the Federal Trade Commission, and the
            Secretary of Defense in the merger and acquisition review
            process;
                (3) an analysis of the processes used by the Secretary of
            Defense for measuring the effect of vertical integration of
            defense contractors on competition, including data collection
            and the ability to access information from defense contractors
            that are parties to the merger or acquisition to assess
            anticompetitive practices among defense contractors; and
                (4) implementation of previous recommendations of the
            Comptroller General, the Secretary of Defense, or the Defense
            Science Board to enhance competition among defense contractors.

    SEC. 895. REPORT ON LIMITATIONS RELATING TO THE PRODUCTION OF CLOTHING
                  AND TEXTILES FOR PROCUREMENT BY THE DEPARTMENT OF
                  DEFENSE.

        Not later than June 30, 2026, the Secretary of Defense shall submit
    to the congressional defense committees a report--
                (1) addressing stockpiling constraints, bottlenecks, and
            other limitations relating to the production of clothing and
            textiles for procurement by the Department of Defense; and
                (2) containing an assessment of the creation of an
            ``Emergency Textiles Stockpile Fund'' to support the expansion
            of production of clothing and textiles to meet the requirements
            for contingency operations.

    SEC. 896. REPORT BY SECRETARY OF DEFENSE ON FOREIGN ACQUISITION OF
                  DUAL-USE TECHNOLOGIES.

        (a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with
    the Secretary of Commerce, shall submit to Congress a report that--
                (1) identifies the types and estimated number of dual-use
            technologies developed or manufactured in the United States
            that have been acquired by entities linked to the Chinese
            Communist Party during the 5-year period preceding the
            submission of the report;
                (2) describes the primary methods by which such
            technologies were acquired by such entities; and
                (3) provides recommendations to strengthen protections
            against foreign acquisition of dual-use technologies developed
            or manufactured in the United States.
        (b) Dual-use Defined.--In this section, the term ``dual-use'' has
    the meaning given such term in section 4801 of title 10, United States
    Code.

    SEC. 897. INSPECTOR GENERAL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ANNUAL REPORT
                  ON OVERSIGHT OF FRAUD, WASTE, AND ABUSE.

        (a) Report Required.--The Inspector General of the Department of
    Defense shall submit to Congress and the Comptroller General of the
    United States a detailed annual report containing--
                (1) the total amount and dollar value of oversight
            investigations into fraud waste and abuse conducted by the
            Department of Defense Office of Inspector General, and the
            total amount and dollar value of oversight investigations into
            fraud, waste, and abuse conducted by the Offices of Inspector
            General of each of the military departments;
                (2) statistical tables showing--
                        (A) the total number and dollar value of oversight
                    investigations completed and pending, set forth
                    separately by type of oversight investigation;
                        (B) the priority given to each type of oversight
                    investigation;
                        (C) the length of time taken for each type of
                    oversight investigation, both from the date of receipt
                    of a qualified incurred cost submission and from the
                    date the oversight investigation begins;
                        (D) the aggregate cost of performing oversight
                    investigations, set forth separately by type of
                    oversight investigation; and
                        (E) the total number and dollar value of oversight
                    investigations that are pending for a period longer
                    than one year as of the end of the fiscal year covered
                    by the report, and the fiscal year in which the
                    qualified submission was received, set forth separately
                    by type of oversight investigation;
                (3) a summary of any recommendations of actions or
            resources needed to improve the oversight investigation
            process; and
                (4) any other matters the Inspector General considers
            appropriate.
        (b) Public Availability.--Each report submitted under subsection
    (a) shall be made publicly available.
        (c) Sunset.--This section shall cease to have any force or effect
    after the end of the 4-year period beginning on the date of enactment
    of this Act.

    SEC. 898. REPORT ON SUPPLY OF RARE EARTH MATERIALS AND ELEMENTS.

         Not later than one year after the date of enactment of this Act,
    the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of the
    Interior, shall submit to Congress a report on the supply of rare earth
    materials and elements extracted, processed, and refined from secure
    sources of supply to develop and produce advanced technologies of the
    Department of Defense.

    SEC. 898A. REQUIREMENTS MANAGEMENT TOOLS IN DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
                  ACQUISITION PROGRAMS.

        (a) Contracting Policy Guidance.--Not later than 180 days after the
    date of the enactment of this section, the Under Secretary of Defense
    for Acquisition and Sustainment shall, with respect to solicitations,
    contracts, and task orders for systems and software engineering
    programs--
                (1) require--
                        (A) the use of open, modular, and offeror-agnostic
                    requirements management tools; and
                        (B) that such tools be compatible with--
                                (i) modern data interchange standards
                            (including the Requirements Interchange
                            Format)); and
                                (ii) publicly available application
                            programming interfaces to facilitate
                            integration with contemporary software
                            development environments and tools;
                (2) require that all contractor-developed user requirements
            data (including traceability, version history, acceptance
            criteria, and verification links) are delivered in non-
            proprietary, human-readable, and machine-readable formats that
            are fully portable across platforms;
                (3) require all program executive officers, program
            managers, and contracting officers to--
                        (A) ensure that contract requirements are not tied
                    to specific offerors in order to enable full and open
                    competition across software toolsets and platforms;
                        (B) evaluate the interoperability, data
                    portability, and openness of proposed requirements
                    management solutions during source selection and
                    technical reviews; and
                        (C) give priority to tools and platforms that
                    demonstrate alignment with modern software engineering
                    principles, including traceability, automation, real-
                    time collaboration, and extensibility through
                    application programming interfaces and plug-in
                    architectures;
                (4) prohibit reliance on proprietary or closed-source tools
            that limit interoperability or constrain access, reuse, or
            long-term data ownership; and
                (5) encourage the use of cloud-native, collaborative, and
            scalable software solutions for managing user requirements that
            align with best practices for agile and development, security,
            and operation development environments.
        (b) Report to Congress.--Not later than 270 days after the date of
    enactment of this section, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
    congressional defense committees a report describing--
                (1) the actions taken by each Secretary of a military
            department and Defense Agency to implement subsection (a); and
                (2) any challenges with respect to such implementation and
            strategies for resolving such challenges.
        (c) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``program executive officer'' means an
            individual described in section 1732(a) of title 10, United
            States Code.
                (2) The term ``requirements management tool'' means a
            software capability used to capture, trace, analyze, and manage
            user, system, and software requirements across the acquisition
            lifecycle.

    SEC. 898B. REPORT ON DEFENSE DEPARTMENT'S LITHIUM SUPPLY CHAIN AND
                  APPLICATIONS FOR FUTURE ADVANCED MILITARY CAPABILITIES.

        (a) Report Required.--Not later than March 1, 2026, the Under
    Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment shall submit to
    the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on
    Armed Services of the House of Representatives a report on the
    Department of Defense's current supply and anticipated need for
    lithium.
        (b) Elements.--The report required by subsection (a) shall include
    the following:
                (1) An assessment of crucial military electronics,
            communication devices, infrastructure, vehicles, and
            conventional and nuclear weapons infrastructure that utilize
            lithium compounds, including lithium carbonate, lithium
            hydroxide, and lithium metals.
                (2) An assessment of the Department's anticipated demand
            for lithium compounds and lithium-based materials for future
            advanced weapons systems, including unmanned surface, aerial,
            and underwater vessels requiring modular battery systems, and
            for energy storage solutions to enhance power grid resilience
            and advance artificial intelligence data center systems.
                (3) An assessment of potential lithium supply-chain risks
            that pose a threat to military readiness and the feasibility of
            leveraging and partnering with commercial industry to
            strengthen the supply of lithium and address identified
            vulnerabilities.
                (4) A description of the Department's current and
            anticipated use of procurement authorities for obtaining
            domestically processed critical minerals, including lithium.

    SEC. 898C. CYBERSECURITY REGULATORY PLAN.

        (a) In General.--Not later than June 1, 2026, the Chief Information
    Officer of the Department of Defense, in coordination with the Chief
    Information Officer of each military department, shall submit to the
    congressional defense committees a plan to reduce the cybersecurity
    regulatory burden on the Defense Industrial Base.
        (b) Requirements.--The plan required by subsection (a) shall
    include--
                (1) a process for assessing future proposed cybersecurity
            contractual requirements for duplication;
                (2) a process for coordinating and centralizing approved
            cybersecurity requirements; and
                (3) a coordination mechanism with industry to characterize
            the industry position on any new cybersecurity contractual
            requirements, to include a cost-estimate, a cost-benefit
            analysis, and an assessment as to whether the control is
            considered duplicative to existing security controls.

    SEC. 898D. REPORT ON WAIVERS OF SECURITY REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN
                  SOFTWARE CONTRACTS.

        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 contracts awarded to offerors of software
    applications and software services for which a waiver of security
    requirements relating to such applications and services has been
    granted. Such report shall include the following:
                (1) The name of the software application or service.
                (2) The number and type of waivers that were granted to
            statutes, regulations, and policies.
                (3) A comprehensive justification for granting the waiver
            instead of awarding the contract to a compliant offeror.

                           Subtitle I--Robot Security

    SEC. 899. DEFINITIONS.

        In this subtitle:
                (1) Covered foreign country.--The term ``covered foreign
            country'' means any of the following:
                        (A) The People's Republic of China.
                        (B) The Russian Federation.
                        (C) The Islamic Republic of Iran.
                        (D) The Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
                (2) Covered foreign entity.--The term ``covered foreign
            entity'' means an entity that is domiciled in a covered foreign
            country, or subject to influence or control by the government
            of a covered foreign country as determined by the Secretary of
            Homeland Security or the Secretary of Defense, and any
            subsidiary or affiliate of such an entity.
                (3) Covered unmanned ground vehicle system.--The term
            ``covered unmanned ground vehicle system''--
                        (A) means a mechanical device that--
                                (i) is capable of locomotion, navigation,
                            or movement on the ground; and
                                (ii) operates at a distance from one or
                            more operators or supervisors based on commands
                            or in response to sensor data, or through any
                            combination thereof; and
                        (B) includes--
                                (i) remote surveillance vehicles,
                            autonomous patrol technologies, mobile
                            robotics, and humanoid robots; and
                                (ii) the vehicle, its payload, and any
                            external device used to control the vehicle.

    SEC. 899A. PROHIBITION ON PROCUREMENT OF COVERED UNMANNED GROUND
                  VEHICLE SYSTEMS FROM COVERED FOREIGN ENTITIES.

        (a) In General.--Except as provided under subsection (b), the head
    of an executive agency may not procure any covered unmanned ground
    vehicle system that is manufactured or assembled by a covered foreign
    entity.
        (b) Exemption.--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--
                (1) is for the sole purposes of research, evaluation,
            training, testing, or analysis for electronic warfare,
            information warfare operations, cybersecurity, or development
            of unmanned ground vehicle system or counter-unmanned ground
            vehicle system technology;
                (2) 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 ground vehicle system or counter-unmanned ground
            vehicle technology; or
                (3) is an unmanned ground vehicle 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.

    SEC. 899B. PROHIBITION ON OPERATION OF COVERED UNMANNED GROUND VEHICLE
                  SYSTEMS FROM COVERED FOREIGN ENTITIES.

        (a) Prohibition.--
                (1) In general.--Beginning on the date that is one year
            after the date of the enactment of this Act, no Federal
            department or agency may operate a covered unmanned ground
            vehicle system manufactured or assembled by a covered foreign
            entity.
                (2) Applicability to contracted services.--The prohibition
            under paragraph (1) applies to any covered unmanned ground
            vehicle systems that are being used by any executive agency
            through the method of contracting for the services of covered
            unmanned ground vehicle systems.
        (b) Exemption.--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--
                (1) is for the sole purposes of research, evaluation,
            training, testing, or analysis for electronic warfare,
            information warfare operations, cybersecurity, or development
            of unmanned ground vehicle system or counter-unmanned ground
            vehicle system technology;
                (2) 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 ground vehicle system or counter-unmanned ground
            vehicle system technology; or
                (3) is an unmanned ground vehicle 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.

    SEC. 899C. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FEDERAL FUNDS FOR PROCUREMENT AND
                  OPERATION OF COVERED UNMANNED GROUND VEHICLE SYSTEMS
                  MANUFACTURED BY CERTAIN FOREIGN ENTITIES.

        (a) In General.--Beginning on the date that is one year 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--
                (1) to procure a covered unmanned ground vehicle system
            that is manufactured or assembled by a covered foreign entity;
            or
                (2) in connection with the operation of such a robot or
            unmanned ground vehicle system.
        (b) Exemption.--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--
                (1) is for the sole purposes of research, evaluation,
            training, testing, or analysis for electronic warfare,
            information warfare operations, cybersecurity, or development
            of unmanned ground vehicle system or counter-unmanned ground
            vehicle system technology;
                (2) 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 ground vehicle system or counter-unmanned ground
            vehicle system technology; or
                (3) is an unmanned ground vehicle 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.

          TITLE IX--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT

       Subtitle A--Office of the Secretary of Defense and Related Matters

    SEC. 901. PROHIBITION OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION PROGRAMS OF
                  THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.

        (a) Repeal of Reporting Requirements on Diversity and Inclusion.--
    Section 113 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) in subsection (c)--
                        (A) by striking paragraph (2); and
                        (B) by redesignating paragraphs (3) and (4) as
                    paragraphs (2) and (3), respectively;
                (2) in subsection (g)(1)(B)--
                        (A) by striking clause (vii); and
                        (B) by redesignating clauses (viii), (ix), and (x)
                    as clauses (vii), (viii), and (ix), respectively; and
                (3) by striking subsections (l) and (m) and by
            redesignating subsections (n) and (o) as subsections (l) and
            (m), respectively.
        (b) Repeal of Chief Diversity Officer.--Section 147 of title 10,
    United States Code, is repealed.
        (c) Repeal of Program on Diversity in Military Leadership.--Section
    656 of title 10, United States Code, is repealed.
        (d) Prohibited Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Practices.--
                (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the
            Secretary of Defense may not--
                        (A) maintain an office relating to diversity,
                    equity, inclusion, or accessibility or any
                    substantially similar office;
                        (B) maintain or employ a chief diversity officer or
                    a substantially similar officer;
                        (C) develop, implement, distribute, or publish--
                                (i) plans, strategic plans, reports, or
                            surveys relating to diversity, equity,
                            inclusion, and accessibility;
                                (ii) action plans, reports, or surveys
                            relating to equity or substantially similar
                            plans, reports, or surveys;
                        (D) develop, implement, or maintain an employee
                    resource group or an affinity group based on race,
                    color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sexual
                    orientation, or gender identity;
                        (E) develop, implement, or maintain an agency
                    equity team or a substantially similar team;
                        (F) develop, implement, distribute, publish,
                    establish, or purchase--
                                (i) a training course relating to--
                                        (I) diversity;
                                        (II) equity;
                                        (III) inclusion;
                                        (IV) a critical theory relating to
                                    race, gender, or otherwise; or
                                        (V) intersectionality; or
                                (ii) a training course substantiality
                            similar to a training course described in
                            clause (i);
                        (G) develop, implement, or maintain a diversity,
                    equity, inclusion, and accessibility data dashboard or
                    a substantially similar data dashboard; or
                        (H) maintain or employ a position relating to
                    diversity, equity, inclusion, or accessibility.
                (2) Rule of construction.--Nothing in paragraph (1) shall
            be construed to prevent the Secretary of Defense from
            maintaining or operating--
                        (A) Equal Employment Opportunity offices as
                    historically organized and operated within the
                    Department of Defense; or
                        (B) an office enforcing the Americans with
                    Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.) or
                    similar programs or offices as historically organized
                    and operated within the Department of Defense.

    SEC. 902. MODIFICATION TO AUTHORITIES OF THE UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
                  FOR RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING.

        Section 133a(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) in paragraph (2), by striking ``and'' at the end;
                (2) in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end and
            inserting a semicolon; and
                (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs:
                ``(4) having the authority to direct the Secretaries of the
            military departments and the heads of other elements of the
            Department with regard to matters for which the Under Secretary
            has responsibility; and
                ``(5) conducting developmental prototyping, designing and
            executing experiments of prototypes in the field to demonstrate
            operational relevance to address joint force capability gaps,
            and encouraging and supporting the rapid transition of
            technology from the research and development phase into
            operational use within the Department.''.

    SEC. 903. MODIFICATION TO AUTHORITIES OF THE DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONAL
                  TEST AND EVALUATION.

        Section 139 of title 10, United States Code, as amended by section
    1801 of this Act, is further amended--
                (1) in subsection (b)--
                        (A) in paragraph (6), by striking ``and'' at the
                    end;
                        (B) in paragraph (7), by striking the period at the
                    end and inserting ``; and''; and
                        (C) by adding at the end the following new
                    paragraph:
                ``(8) coordinate with operational test and evaluation
            organizations of the armed forces to review their service-
            approved test and evaluation master plans.'';
                (2) in subsection (k), by inserting ``, and shall not be
            subject to any limitation that does not allow for sufficient
            staffing to fulfill the duties and responsibilities assigned by
            this section'' before the period at the end; and
                (3) by adding at the end the following new subsection:
        ``(l)(1) The Director may enter into contracts with one or more
    federally funded research and development centers pursuant to which
    personnel of such centers may assist the Director with program
    oversight, including through--
                        ``(A) test planning, preparation and monitoring;
                        ``(B) data collection;
                        ``(C) data analysis;
                        ``(D) drafting and reviewing test reports;
                        ``(E) providing technical expertise and support to
                    program offices; and
                        ``(F) performing such other duties as the Director
                    determines appropriate.
        ``(2) The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that the Director has
    sufficient funding to enter into the contracts for which authorization
    is provided under paragraph (1).''.

    SEC. 904. ADDITIONAL AUTHORITIES FOR THE OFFICE OF STRATEGIC CAPITAL.

        Section 149(e) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) in paragraph (3)(A)(ii)(VI), by striking ``Secretary''
            and inserting ``Director'';
                (2) by amending clause (ii) of paragraph (5)(A) to read as
            follows:
                                ``(ii) The Department of Defense Credit
                            Program Account shall be credited with amounts
                            appropriated pursuant to the authorization of
                            appropriations and fees and payments received
                            under paragraph (6).'';
                (3) by redesignating paragraphs (6) through (9) as
            paragraphs (7) through (10), respectively; and
                (4) by inserting after paragraph (5) the following new
            paragraph:
                ``(6)(A) The Director may charge and collect fees and
            collect payments to reimburse costs incurred by the Office in
            connection with an application for, or as a condition of an
            eligible entity receiving or restructuring, capital assistance
            under this subsection. The Director may set the fees at a level
            that the Director considers appropriate. Fees and payments
            received under this paragraph shall be credited to the
            Department of Defense Credit Program Account to remain
            available until expended for costs and expenditures as provided
            under clauses (ii) through (iv) of paragraph (5)(B).
                ``(B)(i) Except as provided in clause (ii), no fees or
            payments may be received pursuant to the authority provided
            under subparagraph (A) as of the date specified in paragraph
            (11).
                ``(ii) With respect to loan and loan guarantees for which
            an obligation was incurred prior to the expiration date in
            paragraph (11), the Director may continue to charge and collect
            fees and cost reimbursements in connection with such loan and
            loan guarantee assets until fully collected.''.

    SEC. 905. FURTHER MODIFICATIONS TO CAPITAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM OF THE
                  OFFICE OF STRATEGIC CAPITAL.

        Section 149 of title 10, United States Code, as amended by section
    904, is further amended--
                (1) in subsection (d), by inserting ``or equity
            investment'' after ``direct loan'';
                (2) in subsection (e)--
                        (A) in paragraph (3)--
                                (i) in subparagraph (A)(ii)(I), by amending
                            item (bb) to read as follows:
                                ``(bb) The Director may waive the
                            requirement under item (aa) with respect to an
                            investment if--
                                        ``(AA) the investment is determined
                                    by the Secretary of Defense, acting
                                    through the Director, to be vital to
                                    the national security of the United
                                    States; or
                                        ``(BB) in the case of a convertible
                                    debt instrument, the Director believes
                                    the total return on investment of such
                                    convertible debt instrument will exceed
                                    the total return on investment of a
                                    loan with an interest rate at the yield
                                    on marketable securities of a similar
                                    maturity to the maturity of the loan on
                                    the date of execution of the loan
                                    agreement.''; and
                                (ii) by adding at the end the following new
                            subparagraph:
                ``(D)(i) The Director may, as a minority investor, support
            an eligible investment selected pursuant to subsection (d) with
            funds or use other mechanisms for the purpose of purchasing,
            and may make and fund commitments to purchase, invest in, make
            pledges in respect of, or otherwise acquire, financial
            interests (including equity and quasi-equity securities (such
            as warrants)) of the eligible entity receiving support for the
            eligible investment, including as a limited partner or other
            investor in investment funds, upon such terms and conditions as
            the Secretary may determine.
                ``(ii) The Director may seek to sell and liquidate any
            support for an eligible investment provided under subparagraph
            (A)(i) commensurate with other similar investors in the
            eligible investment and taking into consideration the national
            security interests of the United States.'';
                        (B) by redesignating paragraphs (7) through (10) as
                    paragraphs (8) through (11), respectively;
                        (C) by inserting after paragraph (6) the following
                    new paragraph:
                ``(7)(A) There is established in the Treasury of the United
            States a Department of Defense Equity Program Account to hold
            equity instruments obtained under this subsection.
                ``(B) In addition to equity instruments described in
            subparagraph (A), the Equity Program Account shall consist of
            amounts appropriated to carry out this subsection.''; and
                        (D) by amending paragraph (10), as so redesignated,
                    to read as follows:
                ``(10) The Director shall notify the congressional defense
            committees not later than 30 days after any capital assistance
            is provided under this subsection.''; and
                        (E) in paragraph (11), as so redesignated, by
                    adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
                        ``(C) The authority of the Director to make equity
                    investments under this subsection shall expire on
                    October 1, 2028. Any equity investments made under this
                    subsection that are outstanding as of such date shall
                    continue to be subject to the terms, conditions, and
                    other requirements of this subsection.''.
                (3) in subsection (f), by amending paragraph (1) to read as
            follows:
                ``(1) The term `capital assistance' means a loan, loan
            guarantee, convertible debt instrument, equity security, quasi-
            equity security (such as a warrant), or technical
            assistance.''.

      Subtitle B--Other Department of Defense Organization and Management
                                    Matters

    SEC. 911. MEMBERSHIP OF COMMANDANT OF THE COAST GUARD ON THE JOINT
                  CHIEFS OF STAFF.

        (a) Membership on the Joint Chiefs of Staff.--Section 151(a) of
    title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the
    following new paragraph:
                ``(9) The Commandant of the Coast Guard.''.
        (b) Appointment of Chairman; Grade and Rank.--Section 152 of such
    title is amended--
                (1) in subsection (b)(1)(B) by striking ``or the Chief of
            Space Operations'' and inserting ``the Chief of Space
            Operations, or the Commandant of the Coast Guard''; and
                (2) in subsection (c), by striking ``Navy'' and inserting
            ``Navy or Coast Guard''.
        (c) Vice Chairman.--Section 154(f) of such title is amended by
    striking ``Navy'' and inserting ``Navy or Coast Guard''.
        (d) Inclusion on the Joint Staff.--Section 155(a) of such title is
    amended--
                (1) in paragraph (2)--
                        (A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by
                    striking ``(other than the Coast Guard)'';
                        (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``and'' at the
                    end;
                        (C) in subparagraph (C), by striking the period at
                    the end and inserting ``; and''; and
                        (D) by adding at the end the following new
                    subparagraph:
                ``(D) the Coast Guard.''; and
                (2) in paragraph (3), by striking ``Secretary of the
            military department having jurisdiction over that armed force''
            and inserting ``Secretary concerned''.
        (e) Duties as Member of Joint Staff.--Section 302 of title 14,
    United States Code, is amended--
                (1) by striking ``The President may'' and inserting the
            following:
        ``(a) The President may''; and
                (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection:
        ``(b)(1) The Commandant of the Coast Guard shall also perform the
    duties prescribed for the Commandant as a member of the Joint Chiefs of
    Staff under section 151 of title 10.
        ``(2) To the extent that such action does not impair the
    independence of the Commandant in the performance of the Commandant's
    duties as a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Commandant shall
    inform the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is
    operating regarding military advice rendered by members of the Joint
    Chiefs of Staff on matters affecting such department.
        ``(3) Subject to the authority, direction, and control of the
    Secretary of Defense, the Commandant shall keep the Secretary of the
    department in which the Coast Guard is operating fully informed of
    significant military operations affecting the duties and
    responsibilities of such Secretary.''.

    SEC. 912. JOINT COUNTER-SMALL UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS OFFICE.

        (a) In General.--Subchapter I of chapter 8 of title 10, United
    States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section:
    ``Sec. 199. Joint Counter-Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Office
        ``(a) Establishment.--There is established in the Department of
    Defense a joint activity to be known as the `Joint Counter-Small
    Unmanned Aircraft Systems Office' (referred to in this section as the
    `Office').
        ``(b) Director.--
                ``(1) There is a Director of the Office (referred to in
            this section as the `Director') who shall be appointed by the
            Secretary of Defense from among personnel of the Department of
            Defense who are--
                        ``(A) general or flag officers of the covered armed
                    forces; or
                        ``(B) members of the Senior Executive Service.
                ``(2) The Director shall report directly to Deputy
            Secretary of Defense and shall serve as the principal advisor
            to the Deputy Secretary and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of
            Staff on counter-small unmanned aircraft system matters.
        ``(c) Organization.--The Office shall--
                ``(1) be designated as a jointly manned activity; and
                ``(2) shall consist of such other subordinate
            organizational elements as the Director determines appropriate,
            subject to the authority, direction, and control of the
            Secretary of Defense.
        ``(d) Responsibilities.--The Office shall do the following:
                ``(1) Lead, advocate, coordinate, and focus all Department
            of Defense actions in support of efforts of the combatant
            commands and the covered armed forces to defeat small unmanned
            aircraft systems (referred to in this section as `sUAS') as
            weapons of strategic influence.
                ``(2) Integrate all counter-sUAS solutions throughout the
            Department of Defense, seeking interagency assistance as
            necessary.
                ``(3) Identify innovative near-term (executable within a 5
            year timeframe) counter-sUAS solutions.
                ``(4) Coordinate with other components of the Department of
            Defense to carry out ongoing mid-term (covering a 5-10 year
            timeframe) research and development initiatives and long-term
            (covering a timeframe exceeding 10 years) science and
            technology efforts that could help address the counter-sUAS
            threat.
                ``(5) Coordinate efforts of the Department of Defense to
            identify, assess, and disrupt adversarial unmanned aircraft
            system supply chains and financial threat networks that support
            such supply chains.
                ``(6) Coordinate with the United States Northern Command,
            or any successor entity serving as the lead synchronizer for
            homeland counter small unmanned aircraft systems, to develop
            and deploy counter-sUAS capabilities for homeland defense.
                ``(7) Develop and share counter-sUAS training tools,
            expertise, and tactics, techniques, and procedures for
            components of the Department of Defense that address needs of
            the joint force, deploying forces, installation defense within
            and outside the United States, and other relevant scenarios.
                ``(8) Coordinate efforts across the Department of Defense
            to develop, test, evaluate, and procure counter-sUAS kinetic
            and non-kinetic defeat capabilities, including--
                        ``(A) systems to sense, identify, track, and defeat
                    small unmanned aircraft systems, both kinetically and
                    non-kinetically;
                        ``(B) command and control systems; and
                        ``(C) such other capabilities the Director
                    determines appropriate.
                ``(9) Carry out the counter-sUAS validation and acquisition
            responsibilities described in subsections (e) and (f).
                ``(10) Develop and regularly update a counter-sUAS
            strategic plan in accordance with subsection (g).
                ``(11) Carry out such other activities relating to counter-
            sUAS as the Secretary of Defense determines appropriate.
        ``(e) Approval and Validation of Counter-sUAS Systems.--
                ``(1) The Office shall serve as the entity within the
            Department of Defense with primary responsibility for the
            validation and approval of counter-sUAS systems for procurement
            and use by the Department.
                ``(2) In coordination with other components of the
            Department of Defense, the Director shall develop, maintain,
            and regularly update a list of counter-sUAS systems that are
            validated and approved for procurement and use by the
            Department as described in paragraph (1). The Director shall
            ensure that each counter-sUAS system on the list has been
            vetted by the Office and has proven to be effective for use by
            the Department in countering sUAS.
                ``(3) Except as provided in paragraph (4), no component of
            the Department of Defense may procure a counter-sUAS system
            unless such system--
                        ``(A) has been validated and approved by the Office
                    under paragraph (1); and
                        ``(B) is included on the list maintained under
                    paragraph (2).
                ``(4) The service acquisition executive of the military
            department concerned (in the case of a procurement by a
            military department) or the Under Secretary of Defense for
            Acquisition and Sustainment (in the case of a procurement not
            under the authority of a service acquisition executive) may
            waive the restriction under paragraph (3), on a case-by-case
            basis, by submitting to the congressional defense committees--
                        ``(A) notice of the intent to issue such a waiver;
                    and
                        ``(B) an explanation of the reasons for issuing the
                    waiver.
        ``(f) Acquisition Oversight Division.--The Director shall establish
    and maintain an acquisition oversight division within the Office. The
    acquisition oversight division shall--
                ``(1) include acquisition professionals from relevant
            Program Executive Offices within each covered armed force;
                ``(2) support and facilitate efforts of the covered armed
            forces--
                        ``(A) to budget and plan for the integration and
                    sustainment of counter-sUAS capabilities that are
                    approved and validated by the Office under subsection
                    (e); and
                        ``(B) to efficiently and effectively transition
                    such capabilities into operational use; and
                ``(3) have such other duties and responsibilities as the
            Director determines appropriate.
        ``(g) Counter-sUAS Strategic Plan.--
                ``(1) The Director shall coordinate with relevant
            components of the Department of Defense, to develop, publish,
            and regularly update a strategic plan for the counter-sUAS
            activities of the Department, which shall include--
                        ``(A) measures to coordinate the various counter-
                    sUAS efforts of the Department to ensure cohesion among
                    such efforts;
                        ``(B) guidance for counter-sUAS related investment
                    and manpower decisions across the Department, including
                    necessary science and technology investments; and
                        ``(C) performance measures, goals, and lines of
                    effort required to achieve the strategic objectives of
                    the plan.
                ``(2) Not later than 120 days after the date on which the
            Office commences operations, the Director shall complete and
            submit to the congressional defense committees the initial
            strategic plan developed under paragraph (1).
                ``(3) Not less frequently than once every two years after
            completion of the initial strategic plan under paragraph (2),
            the Director shall--
                        ``(A) update the plan; and
                        ``(B) submit the updated plan to the congressional
                    defense committees.
                ``(4) Following completion of each version of the strategic
            plan under this subsection, each commander of a geographic
            combatant command shall develop an implementation plan to guide
            the combatant command overseen by that commander in achieving
            the vision, mission, goals, and performance measures of the
            strategic plan.
        ``(h) Annual Reports.--On an annual basis, the Director shall
    submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes--
                ``(1) a summary of the activities of the Office over the
            period covered by the report, including a description of--
                        ``(A) the progress of the Office in carrying out
                    the requirements of this section; and
                        ``(B) the metrics used to measure such progress;
                    and
                ``(2) a summary of the expenditures made by the Office in
            the period covered by the report for counter-sUAS related
            research, development, test, and evaluation, procurement, and
            sustainment activities.
        ``(i) Definitions.--In this section:
                ``(1) The term `counter-sUAS system' means a system or
            device capable of lawfully and safely disabling, disrupting, or
            seizing control of a small unmanned aircraft or small unmanned
            aircraft system.
                ``(2) The term `covered armed forces' means the Army, Navy,
            Air Force, Marine Corps, and Space Force.
                ``(3) The terms `small unmanned aircraft', `unmanned
            aircraft', and `unmanned aircraft system' have the meanings
            given those terms in section 44801 of title 49.''.
        (b) Strategy and Funding Plan.--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 that includes--
                (1) a strategy to ensure the Joint Counter-Unmanned
            Aircraft Systems Office has the funding and other resources
            necessary to execute its responsibilities, as required under
            section 199 of title 10, United States Code (as added by
            subsection (a)); and
                (2) a plan for funding the Office across the period covered
            by the most recent future-years defense program submitted to
            Congress under section 221 of title 10, United States Code (as
            of the date of the report).

    SEC. 913. AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH REGIONAL OUTREACH CENTERS FOR THE
                  DEFENSE INNOVATION UNIT.

        Section 4127 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) by redesignating subsection (f) as subsection (g); and
                (2) by inserting after subsection (e) the following new
            subsection:
        ``(f) Regional Outreach Centers.--
                ``(1) In general.--The Director may establish and maintain
            regional offices of the Unit at locations within and outside
            the United States for purposes of conducting outreach to and
            streamlining interactions between the Unit and the private
            sector, academia, and other mission partners.
                ``(2) Selection criteria and other guidance.--In the event
            the Director exercises the authority to establish and maintain
            regional offices under paragraph (1), the Director shall--
                        ``(A) develop a strategy and criteria for the
                    selection of locations for such offices;
                        ``(B) issue any rules, regulations, policies, or
                    guidance necessary for the operation of such offices;
                    and
                        ``(C) make the information described in
                    subparagraphs (A) and (B) available on a publicly
                    accessible website of the Department of Defense.''.

    SEC. 914. OVERSIGHT OF THE UNITED STATES AFRICA COMMAND.

        (a) Limitation.--None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by
    this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2026 for the
    Department of Defense may be obligated or expended to carry out an
    action described in subsection (b) until a period of 90 days has
    elapsed following the date on which the Secretary of Defense submits
    the certification and all other information required under subsection
    (c) with respect to such action.
        (b) Actions Described.--The actions described in this subsection
    are the following:
                (1) Modifying or combining the responsibilities of the
            Commander of the United States Africa Command, as set forth in
            chapter 6 of title 10, United States Code, with those of any
            other commander designated under such authority.
                (2) Appointing an officer in a grade below O-10 to serve as
            the Commander of the United States Africa Command.
                (3) Reducing the total number of personnel assigned to the
            United States Africa Command by a number that is greater than
            15 percent of such total number so assigned as of June 1, 2025.
                (4) Divesting, consolidating, or otherwise returning to a
            host country any sites included in the real property inventory
            of the United States Africa Command as of June 1, 2025.
        (c) Certification and Other Information Required.--The Secretary of
    Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees each of
    the following with respect to any action described in subsection (b)
    that is proposed to be taken by the Secretary:
                (1) A certification that, in the determination of the
            Secretary, the action is in the national security interest of
            the United States and will be undertaken only after appropriate
            consultations with African, European, and other international
            partners on shared security objectives in Africa and its
            surrounding waters.
                (2) An analysis of the impact of such action on--
                        (A) the security of the United States;
                        (B) the threat of transnational terrorism in or
                    emanating from Africa, especially groups with the
                    capability or intent to attack the United States
                    homeland or United States citizens, interests, or
                    allies or partners;
                        (C) the opportunities available to the People's
                    Republic of China to pursue their strategic objectives
                    on the African continent and surrounding areas,
                    including their pursuit of additional military ports
                    and bases to threaten the Atlantic Ocean and impact
                    homeland defense;
                        (D) the military activities of the Russian
                    Federation and Russian-sponsored private military
                    companies on the African continent and in surrounding
                    areas;
                        (E) the ability of the Armed Forces to execute
                    supporting operations for campaign plans against
                    adversaries deemed a priority in the National Defense
                    Strategy;
                        (F) the ability of the Armed Forces to execute
                    contingency and other operational plans of the
                    Department of Defense, including in support of
                    operations and crisis response and other operations;
                        (G) the ability of the United States to maintain
                    access in Africa and its surrounding waters, including
                    to protect the freedom of navigation;
                        (H) military training and major military exercises,
                    including on interoperability, security cooperation,
                    and joint activities with African allies and partners;
                        (I) United States deterrence of potential threats
                    from the People's Republic of China; and
                        (J) United States deterrence and defense posture in
                    the African theater and the homeland.
                (3) A detailed analysis of the costs for relocation of
            personnel, equipment, and associated infrastructure.
                (4) A description of consultations regarding such action
            with each relevant ally or partner including those on the
            African continent, in the Middle East, and in Europe.
                (5) Independent risk assessments prepared by the Commander
            of the United States Africa Command, the Chairman of the Joint
            Chiefs of Staff, and any other combatant commander that may be
            affected by such action, of--
                        (A) the impact of such action on the security of
                    the United States and the ability of the Armed Forces
                    to defend the homeland forward;
                        (B) the impact of such action on the ability of the
                    Armed Forces to execute campaign and contingency plans
                    of the Department of Defense, including in support of
                    operations outside the area of responsibility of the
                    United States Africa Command; and
                        (C) the impact of such action on military training
                    and major military exercises, including on
                    interoperability and joint activities with regional
                    allies and partners.
        (d) Consultation.--In preparing the certification and other
    information required under subsection (c), the Secretary of Defense
    shall consult with the Commander of the United States Africa Command
    and the commander of any other geographic combatant command expected to
    be affected by an action described in subsection (b).
        (e) Form.--
                (1) Certification.--The certification required by
            subsection (c)(1) shall be submitted in unclassified form.
                (2) Other information.--The information described in
            paragraphs (2) through (5) of subsection (c) may be submitted
            in classified form.
                (3) Special rule for independent risk assessments.--Each
            independent risk assessment required by subsection (c)(5) shall
            be submitted in unaltered format.

    SEC. 915. LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR THE ARMY PENDING
                  SUBMITTAL OF PLAN ON THE PROPOSED INTEGRATION OF THE
                  JOINT MUNITIONS COMMAND AND THE ARMY SUSTAINMENT COMMAND.

        (a) In General.--None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by
    this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2026 for the Army
    may be obligated or expended to restructure the Joint Munitions Command
    and the Army Sustainment Command (referred to in this section
    collectively as the ``Commands'') until the Secretary of the Army
    submits to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House
    of Representatives a report regarding the proposed plan of the
    Secretary to integrate the Commands.
        (b) Elements.--The report required by subsection (a) shall include
    the following:
                (1) A detailed comparison of the old organizational
            structures of the Commands compared with the proposed new
            integration construct for such organizational structures,
            including any changes to reporting chains, leadership roles,
            and workforce.
                (2) The planned timeline for implementation of such
            integration.
                (3) Any plans for changing the numbers, duty locations, or
            responsibilities of personnel under the Commands.
                (4) A mission justification for the proposed integration.
                (5) An assessment of the short-term and long-term impacts
            of the proposed integration on the readiness of the Army and
            the Department of Defense to conduct the missions of the
            Commands and the plan of the Army for mitigating those impacts.

    SEC. 916. LIMITATION ON AUTHORITY TO REDUCE IN RANK THE BILLETS OF THE
                  COMMANDING OFFICERS OF CERTAIN MILITARY INSTALLATIONS OF
                  THE AIR FORCE.

        (a) Limitation.--The Secretary of the Air Force may not reduce the
    rank of the billet of the commanding officer of a military
    installation, described in subsection (b), below O-7, until 90 days
    after such Secretary submits to the Committees on Armed Services of the
    Senate and House of Representatives a report described in subsection
    (c).
        (b) Military Installation Described.--A military installation
    described in this subsection--
                (1) is the home station of more than one wing of the Air
            Force, regardless of component;
                (2) is a training site for pilots of an armed force of an
            ally or partner country; and
                (3) contains a national test and training range.
        (c) Report.--A report described in this subsection shall include an
    explanation of how the Secretary decided to make a reduction described
    in subsection (a), taking into consideration--
                (1) cost, workload, and workforce requirements; and
                (2) operational effect.

    SEC. 917. DETERMINATION OF LEAD ORGANIZATION RESPONSIBLE FOR APPROVAL
                  AND VALIDATION OF CERTAIN UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS AND
                  COMPONENTS.

        (a) Determination Required.--The Secretary of Defense shall
    determine--
                (1) whether the Defense Innovation Unit should continue to
            be the organization within the Department of Defense with
            primary responsibility for the execution of the Blue UAS
            Cleared List and the Blue UAS Framework (collectively referred
            to in this section as the ``Blue UAS Initiatives''); or
                (2) whether another organization within the Department
            should assume primary responsibility for executing the Blue UAS
            Initiatives.
        (b) Additional Requirements.--In making the determination required
    under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall--
                (1) conduct a thorough analysis of the Blue UAS Initiatives
            as executed by the Defense Innovation Unit at the time of the
            determination;
                (2) assess whether the Unit, as of the time of the
            determination, has adequate resources and capabilities
            (including personnel, funding, and authorities) to effectively
            scale and execute the Initiatives across the Department of
            Defense; and
                (3) identify one or more other organizations within the
            Department of Defense that could more effectively scale and
            execute the Initiatives across the Department.
        (c) Report.--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--
                (1) the Secretary's final determination under subsection
            (a);
                (2)(A) in the event the Secretary determines that the
            Defense Innovation Unit should continue to have primary
            responsibility for the Blue UAS Initiatives as described in
            subsection (a)(1), a strategy for providing the Unit with any
            additional resources (including funding, personnel, and
            authorities) needed for the Unit to effectively execute and
            scale the Initiatives across the Department of Defense; or
                (B) in the event the Secretary determines that another
            organization within the Department should assume primary
            responsibility administering and executing the Initiatives as
            described in subsection (a)(2), a plan with milestones for
            transferring the Initiatives (including all associated funding,
            personnel, and authorities) from the Unit to such other
            organization; and
                (3) a strategy for decreasing unit costs for platforms
            under the Initiatives, including--
                        (A) benchmarks to assess progress in reducing the
                    cost of secure unmanned aircraft system end products;
                    and
                        (B) a timeline for meeting such cost reduction
                    goals.
        (d) Implementation.--Following the submittal of the report required
    under subsection (c), the Secretary of Defense shall commence
    implementation of the resourcing strategy described in subsection
    (c)(2)(A) or the transfer plan described in subsection (c)(2)(B) (as
    the case may be).
        (e) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``Blue UAS Cleared List'' means the initiative
            executed by the Defense Innovation Unit (as of the date of the
            enactment of this Act) pursuant to which the Unit maintains a
            list of approved small unmanned aircraft systems that--
                        (A) are validated as cyber-secure and safe to fly;
                    and
                        (B) comply with applicable requirements of--
                                (i) section 848 of the National Defense
                            Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public
                            Law 116-92; 10 U.S.C. 4871 note);
                                (ii) section 817(b) of the James M. Inhofe
                            National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
                            Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 10 U.S.C. 4871
                            note); and
                                (iii) the American Security Drone Act of
                            2023 (subtitle B of title XVIII of the National
                            Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
                            (Public Law 118-31; 41 U.S.C. note prec.
                            3901)).
                (2) The term ``Blue UAS Framework'' means the initiative
            executed by the Defense Innovation Unit (as of the date of the
            enactment of this Act) pursuant to which the Unit validates
            unmanned aircraft system components, subcomponents, modules,
            and software for use by the Department of Defense.

    SEC. 918. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ADVISORY SUBCOMMITTEE TO REVIEW
                  TECHNOLOGIES, PROCESSES, AND INVESTMENT RELATED TO
                  COMBINED JOINT ALL-DOMAIN COMMAND AND CONTROL.

        (a) Establishment.--The Secretary of Defense may establish a
    subcommittee (referred to in this section as the ``Subcommittee'')
    under the board of advisors established pursuant to section 233 of the
    William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for
    Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 10 U.S.C. 4001 note) to review
    technologies to achieve combined joint all-domain command and control.
        (b) Members.--The Subcommittee shall consist of a subset of the
    members of the board of advisors described in subsection (a).
        (c) Areas of Review.--The Subcommittee may review:
                (1) Processes for integrating joint effects chains to
            support priority operational challenges.
                (2) Data architectures, including potential roles for
            artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies.
                (3) Methods for achieving a platform-agnostic joint common
            operating picture through data accessibility, interoperability,
            and integration into combatant command workflows, to assist the
            incorporation of commercial communications technologies.
                (4) Networking technologies, including potential roles for
            artificial intelligence and machine learning.
                (5) Enterprise and edge cloud technologies.
                (6) Interoperability technologies, including software
            programs like the System-of-Systems Technology Integration Tool
            Chain for Heterogeneous Electronic Systems (commonly referred
            to as ``STITCHES'').
                (7) Interoperability technologies to integrate vehicles out
            of the Replicator project with relevant battle networks.
                (8) Any other matters determined relevant by the Secretary
            of Defense.
        (d) Termination.--The Subcommittee shall terminate on December 31,
    2029.

    SEC. 919. ELIGIBILITY OF CHIEF OF THE NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU FOR
                  APPOINTMENT AS CHAIRMAN OF THE JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF.

        Section 152(b)(1)(B) of title 10, United States Code, as amended by
    section 911 of this title, is further amended by striking ``or the
    Commandant of the Coast Guard'' and inserting ``the Commandant of the
    Coast Guard, or the Chief of the National Guard Bureau''.

                          TITLE X--GENERAL PROVISIONS

                         Subtitle A--Financial Matters

    SEC. 1001. GENERAL TRANSFER AUTHORITY.

        (a) Authority to Transfer Authorizations.--
                (1) Authority.--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 2026 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.
                (2) Limitation.--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.
                (3) Exception for transfers between military personnel
            authorizations.--A transfer of funds between military personnel
            authorizations under title IV shall not be counted toward the
            dollar limitation in paragraph (2).
        (b) Limitations.--The authority provided by subsection (a) to
    transfer authorizations--
                (1) may only be used to provide authority for items that
            have a higher priority than the items from which authority is
            transferred; and
                (2) may not be used to provide authority for an item that
            has been denied authorization by Congress.
        (c) Effect on Authorization Amounts.--A transfer made from one
    account to another under the authority of this section shall be deemed
    to increase the amount authorized for the account to which the amount
    is transferred by an amount equal to the amount transferred.
        (d) Notice to Congress.--The Secretary shall promptly notify
    Congress of each transfer made under subsection (a).

    SEC. 1002. RESPONSIBILITIES OF UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
                  (COMPTROLLER).

        Section 135(c)(3)(B) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
    inserting ``, and defense business systems that affect the auditability
    of financial statements'' after ``accounting''.

    SEC. 1003. ADDITIONAL ELEMENTS FOR DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FINANCIAL
                  IMPROVEMENT AND AUDIT REMEDIATION PLAN AND REPORT.

        (a) Additional Elements for Plan.--Subsection (a)(2)(A) of section
    240b of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) in clause (iv), by striking ``and'' at the end; and
                (2) by adding at the end the following new clauses:
                                ``(vi) meeting resource requirements,
                            including personnel, training, and information
                            technology infrastructure; and
                                ``(vii) identifying long-range goals and
                            measurable objectives, including audit cycle
                            timelines, control testing frequency, and
                            independent third-party validation
                            benchmarks.''.
        (b) Additional Elements for Report.--Subsection (b)(1)(B) of such
    section is amended by adding at the end the following new clauses:
                                ``(ix) A description of progress made with
                            respect to audit-related system modernization
                            efforts, including rationalization of business
                            systems.
                                ``(x) The number and scope of automated
                            processes implemented, including
                            reconciliation, inventory validation, and
                            internal controls.''.

    SEC. 1004. CONSOLIDATION OF REPORTING REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO
                  DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FINANCIAL IMPROVEMENT AND AUDIT
                  REMEDIATION PLAN.

        (a) Financial Improvement and Audit Remediation Plan.--Section
    240b(b) of title 10, United States Code, as amended by section 1003(b),
    is further amended--
                (1) in paragraph (1)(B), by adding at the end the following
            new clause:
                                ``(ix) A detailed estimate of the funding
                            required for the next fiscal year to procure,
                            obtain, or otherwise implement each process,
                            system, and technology identified to address
                            the corrective action plan or plans of each
                            department, agency, component, or element of
                            the Department of Defense, and the corrective
                            action plan of the Department as a whole, for
                            purposes of this chapter during such fiscal
                            year.'';
                (2) in paragraph (2), by striking subparagraph (B) and
            inserting the following new subparagraph (B):
                        ``(B) The January 31 briefing under subparagraph
                    (A) shall include a ranking of all of the military
                    departments and Defense Agencies in order of how
                    advanced each is in achieving auditable financial
                    statements, as required by law.'';
                (3) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4);
                (4) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new
            paragraph (3):
                ``(3) Annual report by bottom quartile.--Not later than
            June 30 of each year, the head of each military department and
            Defense Agency that was ranked in the bottom quartile of the
            report submitted under paragraph (2)(B) for that year shall
            submit to the congressional defense committees a report that
            includes the following information for that military department
            or Defense Agency:
                        ``(A) A description of the material weaknesses of
                    the military department or Defense Agency.
                        ``(B) The underlying causes of such weaknesses.
                        ``(C) A plan for remediating such weaknesses.
                        ``(D) The total number of open audit notices of
                    findings and recommendations (in this paragraph
                    referred to as `NFRs') for the most recently concluded
                    fiscal year and the preceding two fiscal years, where
                    applicable.
                        ``(E) The number of repeat or reissued NFRs from
                    the most recently concluded fiscal year.
                        ``(F) The number of NFRs that were previously
                    forecasted to be closed during the most recently
                    concluded fiscal year that remain open.
                        ``(G) The number of closed NFRs during the current
                    fiscal year and prior fiscal years.
                        ``(H) The number of material weaknesses that were
                    validated by external auditors as fully resolved or
                    downgraded during the current fiscal year relative to
                    prior fiscal years.
                        ``(I) A breakdown, by fiscal year, of which open
                    NFRs are forecasted to be closed.
                        ``(J) Explanations for any unfavorable trends in
                    the information included under paragraphs (1) through
                    (9).''; and
                (5) in paragraph (4), as redesignated by paragraph (3) of
            this subsection, by striking ``the critical capabilities
            described in the Department of Defense report titled `Financial
            Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR) Plan Status Report' and
            dated May 2016'' and inserting ``the financial statement audit
            priorities designated by the Secretary of Defense for the
            fiscal year in which the report is submitted''.''.
        (b) Annual Reports on Funding for Corrective Action Plans.--Section
    1009 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
    (Public Law 116-92; 10 U.S.C. 240b note) is amended by striking
    subsection (c).
        (c) Annual Report on Auditable Financial Statements.--Title 10,
    United States Code, is amended by striking section 240h.

    SEC. 1005. CONCURRENT REPORTING DATE FOR ANNUAL UPDATE TO DEFENSE
                  BUSINESS SYSTEMS AUDIT REMEDIATION PLAN AND DEPARTMENT OF
                  DEFENSE ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

        Section 240g(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read
    as follows:
        ``(b) Annual Report.--On the same date as the date of the
    submission of the audited financial statements of the Department of
    Defense required pursuant to section 240a of this title each year, the
    Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense
    committees an updated annual report on the Defense Business Systems
    Audit Remediation Plan under subsection (a).''.

    SEC. 1006. LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR TRAVEL EXPENSES OF
                  OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF DEFENSE UNTIL COMPLETION OF
                  CERTAIN AUDIT REQUIREMENTS.

        (a) Limitation.--Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this
    Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2026 for operation and
    maintenance, defense-wide, and available for the Office of the
    Secretary of Defense for travel expenses, not more than 75 percent may
    be obligated or expended until the earlier of the following:
                (1) The first date on which at least eleven covered
            reporting entities have received an unmodified audit opinion
            with respect to the financial statements of that entity
            undergoing audit for the preceding fiscal year.
                (2) The date on which a Department of Defense-wide material
            weakness identified in the annual report on the implementation
            of the Financial Improvement and Audit Remediation Plan
            required under section 240b of title 10, United States Code,
            for fiscal year 2024, is closed or otherwise resolved in a
            manner other than through consolidation.
        (b) Covered Reporting Entity Defined.--In this section, the term
    ``covered reporting entity'' has the meaning given the term
    ``government-wide reporting entity'' in the document of the Federal
    Accounting Standards Advisory Board titled ``Statement of Federal
    Financial Accounting Standards 47: Reporting Entity'' and issued
    December 30, 2014, or such successor document.

    SEC. 1007. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR AMOUNTS MADE AVAILABLE PURSUANT
                  TO TITLE II OF PUBLIC LAW 119-21.

        (a) Annual Reports.--At the time of the submittal to Congress of
    the budget of the President for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2029
    pursuant to section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code, the
    Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services
    of the House of Representatives and the Senate the following with
    respect to amounts made available by title II of Public Law 119-21:
                (1) Proposed allocations by account and by program,
            project, or activity, with detailed justifications.
                (2) P-1 and R-1 budget justification documents, which shall
            identify the allocation of funds by program, project, and
            activity.
                (3) Budget justification documents, to be known as M-1 and
            O-1, which shall identify the allocation of funds by budget
            activity, activity group, and sub-activity group.
        (b) Quarterly Reports.--The Secretary of Defense shall submit to
    the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and
    Senate quarterly reports on the status of balances of projects and
    activities funded using amounts described in subsection (a), including
    all uncommitted, committed, and unobligated funds.

    SEC. 1008. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SPENDING REDUCTIONS IN ABSENCE OF
                  SUBMITTED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OR FAILURE TO ACHIEVE
                  UNQUALIFIED OR QUALIFIED INDEPENDENT AUDIT OPINION.

        (a) Applicability.--
                (1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), this section
            applies to the Department of Defense, including military
            departments and Defense Agencies thereof.
                (2) Separate applicability.--If a military department or
            Defense Agency is identified by the Director of the Office of
            Management and Budget as required to have its own audited
            financial statement under section 3515 of title 31, United
            States Code, that military department and Defense Agency shall
            be treated separately from the Department of Defense for
            purposes of application of this section.
        (b) Adjustments for Financial Accountability.--
                (1) In general.--On March 2 of each fiscal year, the
            discretionary budget authority available for the Department of
            Defense (or a military department or Defense Agency covered by
            subsection (a)(2)) for such fiscal year shall be adjusted as
            provided in paragraph (2).
                (2) Adjustment.--If the Department of Defense (or a
            military department or Defense Agency covered by subsection
            (a)(2)) has not submitted a financial statement for the
            previous fiscal year, or if such financial statement has not
            received either an unqualified or a qualified audit opinion by
            an independent external auditor, the discretionary budget
            authority available for the Department of Defense, the military
            department, or the Defense Agency (as the case may be) shall be
            reduced by .5 percent, with the reduction applied
            proportionately to each account (other than an account listed
            in subsection (d) or an account for which a waiver is made
            under subsection (d)).
                (3) Minimizes national security effects.--Consistent with
            applicable laws, the Secretary of Defense may make any
            reduction under paragraph (2) in a manner that minimizes any
            effect on national security.
                (4) Deficit reduction.--An amount equal to the total amount
            of any reduction under paragraph (2) shall be retained in the
            general fund of the Treasury for the purposes of deficit
            reduction.
        (c) Accounts Excluded.--The following accounts are excluded from
    any reductions referred to in subsection (b)(2):
                (1) Military personnel, reserve personnel, and National
            Guard personnel accounts of the Department of Defense.
                (2) The Defense Health Program account of the Department of
            Defense.
        (d) Waiver.--The President may waive subsection (b)(2) with respect
    to an account if the President certifies that applying the subsection
    to that account would harm national security or members of the Armed
    Forces who are deployed in combat zones.
        (e) Report.--Not later than 60 days after the date on which an
    adjustment is made under subsection (b), the Director of the Office of
    Management and Budget shall submit to Congress a report that includes a
    description of the amount and account of each adjustment.
        (f) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The terms ``financial statement'' and ``external
            independent auditor'' have the meanings given those terms in
            section 3521(e) of title 31, United States Code.
                (3) The term ``unqualified'', with respect to the audit
            status of a financial statement, includes the characterizations
            clean and unmodified.
                (2) The term ``qualified'', with respect to the audit
            status of a financial statement, includes the characterization
            modified.

    SEC. 1009. CLEAN AUDIT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.

        (a) Requirement.--The Secretary of Defense shall establish a
    timeline to achieve a clean financial audit for the Department of
    Defense.
        (b) Report.--The Secretary shall submit to Congress an annual
    report on progress and barriers to compliance with subsection (a).

    SEC. 1010. USE OF TECHNOLOGY USING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TO
                  FACILITATE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE
                  DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026.

        (a) Use of AI Technology for Audits.--The Secretary of Defense, the
    Secretary of the Army, the Secretary of the Navy, and the Secretary of
    the Air Force shall encourage, to the greatest extent practicable, the
    use of technology that uses artificial intelligence or machine learning
    for the purpose of facilitating audits of the financial statements of
    the Department of Defense.
        (b) Implementation of AI Technology for Audits.--The Director of
    the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office of the Department,
    in coordination with the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and
    Engineering and the Inspector General of the Department, shall oversee
    the adoption of artificial intelligence and machine learning
    technologies in support of financial management and enterprise business
    operations.

                           Subtitle B--Naval Vessels

    SEC. 1011. INCLUSION OF CERTAIN DESIGN INFORMATION IN ANNUAL NAVAL
                  VESSEL CONSTRUCTION PLANS.

        Section 231(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (H) through (J) as
            subparagraphs (I) through (K), respectively; and
                (2) by inserting after subparagraph (G) the following new
            subparagraph:
                ``(H) If 50 percent or more of the vessels in the naval
            vessel force provided for under the naval vessel construction
            plan are to be designed by one or more foreign firms (as such
            term is defined in section 4852(d) of this title)--
                        ``(i) an identification of each such foreign firm;
                    and
                        ``(ii) a description of the benefit to the United
                    States Government of including in such force the naval
                    vessels so designed.''.

    SEC. 1012. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS IN THE NATIONAL DEFENSE SEALIFT
                  FUND TO PURCHASE CERTAIN USED FOREIGN CONSTRUCTED
                  VESSELS.

        (a) In General.--Section 2218 of title 10, United States Code, is
    amended--
                (1) in subsection (f)--
                        (A) in paragraph (3)--
                                (i) in subparagraph (A), by inserting
                            ``(other than an excluded vessel)'' after ``any
                            used vessel'';
                                (ii) in subparagraph (B), by inserting
                            ``(other than an excluded vessel)'' after ``a
                            used vessel'';
                                (iii) by striking subparagraph (C) and
                            inserting the following new subparagraph (C):
        ``(C) The Secretary may only use the authority under this paragraph
    to purchase more than 10 foreign-constructed vessels if, for each such
    vessel so purchased after the tenth vessel, the Secretary purchases two
    vessels under paragraph (4).''.
                                (iv) in subsection (D), by striking
                            ``subparagraph (A)'' and inserting ``this
                            paragraph'';
                                (v) by striking subparagraph (E) and
                            redesignating subparagraphs (F) and (G) as
                            subparagraphs (E) and (F), respectively; and
                        (B) by adding at the end the following new
                    paragraph (4):
        ``(4) A vessel purchased under this paragraph is a vessel--
                ``(A) purchased using funds in the National Defense Sealift
            Fund
                ``(B) constructed in a ship yard located in the United
            States; and
                ``(C) the construction of which is managed by a commercial
            vessel construction manager.''; and
                (2) in subsection (k), by adding at the end the following
            new paragraph:
                ``(6) The term `excluded vessel' means a vessel that was--
                        ``(A) constructed or substantially modified by an
                    entity located in the People's Republic of China; or
                        ``(B) constructed by a Chinese military company, as
                    such term is defined in section 1260H(d)(1) of the
                    William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense
                    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-
                    283; 10 U.S.C. 113 note).''.
        (b) Technical Corrections.--Section 2218 of title 10, United States
    Code, as amended by subsection (a), is further amended--
                (1) in subsection (c)(1)(D), by striking ``section 11 of
            the Merchant Ship Sales Act of 1946 (50 U.S.C. 4405)'' and
            inserting ``section 57100 of title 46'';
                (2) in subsection (f)(2), by striking ``section 1424(b) of
            Public Law 101-510 (104 Stat. 1683)'' and inserting ``section
            1424(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
            Year 1991 (Public Law 101-510; 10 U.S.C. 8661 note)'';
                (3) in subsection (k)--
                        (A) in paragraph (2)(A), by striking ``section 1424
                    of Public Law 101-510 (104 Stat. 1683)'' and inserting
                    ``section 1424 of the National Defense Authorization
                    Act for Fiscal Year 1991 (Public Law 101-510; 10 U.S.C.
                    8661 note)''; and
                        (B) in paragraph (3)(B), by striking ``section 11
                    of the Merchant Ship Sales Act of 1946 (50 U.S.C.
                    4405)'' and inserting ``section 57100 of title 46''.

    SEC. 1013. REQUIREMENTS FOR AMPHIBIOUS WARFARE SHIP FORCE STRUCTURE.

        Section 8062 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) in subsection (e)--
                        (A) in paragraph (2), by striking ``and'' at the
                    end;
                        (B) in paragraph (3), by striking the period and
                    inserting ``; and''; and
                        (C) by adding at the end the following new
                    paragraph:
                ``(4) the Navy adjusts scheduled maintenance and repair
            actions to maintain the minimum number of available amphibious
            warfare ships to meet operational requirements.''; and
                (2) by amending subsection (h) to read as follows:
        ``(h) Definitions.--In this section:
                ``(1) The term `amphibious warfare ship' 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).
                ``(2) The term `available', with respect to an amphibious
            warfare ship, means that the ship--
                        ``(A) does not have a temporary critical limiting
                    restriction preventing the conduct of training and
                    operations;
                        ``(B) is not in a maintenance phase;
                        ``(C) is not conducting post-delivery test and
                    trials; and
                        ``(D) is not preparing to decommission.''.

    SEC. 1014. DEFINITION OF SHORT-TERM WORK FOR PURPOSES OF NAVY
                  CONSTRUCTION OF COMBATANT AND ESCORT VESSELS AND
                  ASSIGNMENT OF VESSEL PROJECTS.

        Section 8669a(c)(4) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
    striking ``12 months'' and inserting ``18 months''.

    SEC. 1015. NAVY SENIOR TECHNICAL AUTHORITY.

        Section 8669b of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) in subsection (a)(2), by amending subparagraph (B) to
            read as follows:
                        ``(B) reports directly to the program executive
                    officer.''; and
                (2) in subsection (b)--
                        (A) by inserting ``(1)'' before ``Each Senior'';
                    and
                        (B) by adding at the end the following new
                    paragraph:
        ``(2) Each Senior Technical Authority shall also be responsible for
    the determination that all design requirements for a vessel class are
    directly related to a key performance parameter or key system attribute
    established in the capability development document for the vessel
    class. Any requirements that the Senior Technical Authority determines
    are unnecessary to meet a key performance parameter or key system
    attribute shall not be approved.''.

    SEC. 1016. ALTERNATIVE CONTRACTING AUTHORITY FOR UNITED STATES NAVAL
                  SHIPS.

        Chapter 863 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding
    at the end the following new section:
    ``Sec. 8698. Alternative contracting authority for United States Naval
                  Ships
        ``(a) Authority.--The Secretary of the Navy may enter into an
    agreement with an appropriate vessel construction manager, other than
    the Department of the Navy, under which the vessel construction manager
    shall enter into a contract for the construction of a vessel to be
    designated as a United States Naval Ship and operated by civilian or
    commercial mariners.
        ``(b) Design Standards and Construction Practices.--To the maximum
    extent practicable, the Secretary of the Navy shall ensure that a
    vessel constructed pursuant to this section is constructed using
    commercial design standards and commercial construction practices.''.

    SEC. 1017. INCLUSION OF NAVY AMPHIBIOUS SHIP MAINTENANCE AS A SEPARATE
                  LINE ITEM IN OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE BUDGET.

        (a) In General.--The budget of the President submitted to Congress
    under section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code, for fiscal year
    2027 and each subsequent fiscal year, shall display Navy amphibious
    ship maintenance as one or more separate line items under each
    subactivity within operation and maintenance, Navy.
        (b) Allocation of Fiscal Year 2026 Funds.--Of the funds authorized
    to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal
    year 2026 for operation and maintenance, Navy for ship maintenance, the
    Secretary of the Navy shall ensure that such funds are allocated to
    provide, on a per capita basis, an equal or greater amount of funding
    for each amphibious warfare ship that enters into maintenance
    availability during fiscal year 2026 relative to the amount of funding
    provided for each surface combatant ship.
        (c) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``amphibious warfare ship''--
                        (A) means a ship designed with organic capability
                    to engage in all the doctrinal types of amphibious
                    operations across multiple domains and having
                    characteristics that enable long duration, inter-
                    theater, distributed maritime operations; and
                        (B) includes any--
                                (i) amphibious assault ship;
                                (ii) amphibious assault ship (multi-
                            purpose);
                                (iii) amphibious transport dock ; and
                                (iv) dock landing ship.
                (2) The term ``surface combatant ship''--
                        (A) means a surface ship that is designed primarily
                    to engage in attacks against airborne, surface,
                    subsurface, and shore targets; and
                        (B) includes any--
                                (i) guided missile cruiser;
                                (ii) guided missile destroyer;
                                (iii) guided missile frigate; and
                                (iv) littoral combat ship.

    SEC. 1018. METRICS FOR BASIC AND FUNCTIONAL DESIGN FOR SHIP
                  CONSTRUCTION.

        (a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Navy shall select a metric
    to measure the progression of basic and functional design with respect
    to the construction of ships.
        (b) Report.--Not later than 45 days after the selection of a metric
    under subsection (a), the Secretary of the Navy shall submit to the
    congressional defense committees a report on such metric that includes
    the justification for the selection of the metric.
        (c) Basic and Functional Design.--In this section, the term ``basic
    and functional design'' has the meaning given such term in section
    8669c(1) of title 10, United States Code.

    SEC. 1019. AUTHORITY FOR SINGLE AWARD INDEFINITE DELIVERY INDEFINITE
                  QUANTITY CONTRACT FOR DESTROYER MAINTENANCE.

        The Secretary of the Navy shall seek to enter into a multi-year,
    single award indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract to
    provide for the maintenance of the DDG-1000 class of destroyers.

    SEC. 1020. EVALUATION OF SITES FOR SHIPBUILDING AND SHIP REPAIR.

        (a) Evaluation of Sites.--
                (1) Responsibility.--Not later than 60 days after the date
            of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Navy shall
            delegate to the Direct Reporting Program Manager of the
            Maritime Industrial Base Program primary responsibility for
            defining the requirements for evaluating sites to meet the
            capacity and needs of the Navy for shipbuilding and repair.
                (2) Evaluation requirements.--Not later than 180 days after
            the date on which the Secretary delegates to the Program
            Manager under paragraph (1), the Program Manager shall
            establish evaluation requirements to be applied to sites being
            considered as sites for private or public shipyards and other
            defense-production capabilities. In establishing such
            requirements, the Program Manager shall consider--
                        (A) the objective of accelerating United States
                    shipbuilding efforts in both naval and civilian fleets;
                        (B) how establishing or augmenting a site at an
                    evaluated site could help meet Navy shipbuilding and
                    ship repair requirements;
                        (C) whether a single site, smaller and more
                    dispersed sites, or both would be optimal for
                    augmenting shipbuilding and ship repair;
                        (D) whether the best approach to meeting the
                    timeline and capacity requirements for shipbuilding and
                    ship repair would be constructing new sites, using
                    existing infrastructure, or both; and
                        (E) whether a site meets the criteria under
                    subsection (b).
        (b) Criteria.--The criteria under this subsection with respect to a
    site are that the site--
                (1) has the amount of space necessary to meet Navy
            requirements;
                (2) has adequate transportation infrastructure, such as
            road and rail access, or that such infrastructure can
            reasonably be provided at the site;
                (3) has a readily available technical and manual skilled
            workforce for naval and commercial ship building, ship repair,
            and advanced manufacturing activities;
                (4) is geographically close to local institutions that can
            facilitate workforce development, including higher education
            and technical training and apprenticeships;
                (5) has private partners that are interested and able to
            undertake the development of a shipyard at the site;
                (6) possesses deep water construction and draft
            capabilities, as required by the Navy, to construct or repair
            vessels identified in Navy shipbuilding and ship repair
            requirements;
                (7) is in close proximity to existing Department facilities
            and personnel; and
                (8) such other criteria as the Program Manager determines
            appropriate.
        (c) Report.--Not later than one year after the date on which the
    Program Manager establishes the evaluation requirements under
    subsection (b), the Program Manager shall submit to the congressional
    defense committees a report that includes--
                (1) a list of sites that meet the evaluation requirements;
            or
                (2) a certification that no site exists that meets such
            requirements.

    SEC. 1021. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS TO RETIRE OR DECOMMISSION NAVY
                  OCEANOGRAPHIC RESEARCH VESSELS.

        The Secretary of the Navy may not retire or decommission an
    oceanographic research vessel, or otherwise reduce the number of such
    vessels maintained by the Navy to fewer than six, before the date on
    which the Secretary submits to the Committees on Armed Services of the
    Senate and House of Representatives a plan to provide for the
    maintenance and recapitalization of the oceanographic research fleet.

    SEC. 1022. SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING NAMING OF VESSEL FOR BATTLE OF
                  DAI DO.

        It is the sense of Congress that the Secretary of the Navy should
    name an amphibious or expeditionary class vessel for the Battle of Dai
    Do.

    SEC. 1023. OVERHAUL, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF VESSELS IN THE
                  COMMONWEALTH OF THE NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS.

        Subsection (a) of section 8680 of title 10, United States Code, is
    amended--
                (1) by striking ``the United States or Guam'' each place it
            appears and inserting ``the United States, Guam, or the
            Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands''; and
                (2) in the heading for such subsection, by striking
            ``United States or Guam'' and inserting ``United States, Guam,
            or Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands''.

    SEC. 1024. MARITIME REDUNDANT AND RESILIENT COMMUNICATIONS.

        (a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that--
                (1) the scale and complexity of modern warfare will require
            each military service to invest in resilient network management
            to ensure information can be sensed, processed and understood,
            and acted upon to enable critical operations;
                (2) edge computing is essential to tenets of Joint All-
            Domain Command and Control (in this section referred to as the
            ``JADC2'') and the JADC2 cross-service procurement programs,
            such as Project Overmatch, Advanced Battle Management System,
            and Project Convergence, to allow for real-time decision-making
            when immediate action is vital, rather than relying on
            centralized data centers or the cloud;
                (3) the Chief of Naval Operations has identified resilient
            data integrity and distribution as an unfunded priority for
            fiscal year 2026, with a focus on enabling warfighters to
            execute fight from the maritime operations center (in this
            section referred to as the ``MOC'') scenarios;
                (4) experimentation underway by the Naval Information
            Warfare Center Atlantic and the United States Fourth Fleet on
            behalf of United States Naval Forces Southern Command would
            provide MOCs with machine-assisted dynamic bandwidth allocation
            and advanced computing power throughout their network
            architecture to manage vast hybrid sensor constellations
            conducting activity-based maritime domain awareness;
                (5) if successful, the project would significantly enhance
            hybrid fleet operations and network resilience, while
            significantly increasing the scale and complexity of operations
            that a MOC can support; and
                (6) the Secretary of the Navy, in collaboration with the
            commander of United States Naval Forces Southern Command, and
            the Director of the Defense Innovation Unit, should initiate
            planning for follow-on phases in which advanced capabilities
            for agile communications, remote asset management, and
            disconnected operations support will demonstrate even greater
            resiliency and decision superiority.
        (b) Evaluation.--
                (1) In general.--The Secretary of the Navy, in coordination
            with the Chief of Naval Operations, and the Director of the
            Defense Innovation Unit shall evaluate the experimentation
            described in subsection (a) that is underway in the United
            States Fourth Fleet.
                (2) Report to congress.--
                        (A) In general.--Not later than 30 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 evaluation
                    conducted under paragraph (1).
                        (B) Contents.--The report shall--
                                (i) summarize the status of such
                            experimentation, including the relationship and
                            benefit to Project Overmatch;
                                (ii) provide a schedule for any further
                            development, testing, and production necessary
                            for fielding and deployment of edge computing
                            and enterprise network management capability to
                            all United States fleets, prioritizing heavily-
                            sensored theaters, such as the Indo-Pacific and
                            United States Central Command, and the funding
                            required for each phase;
                                (iii) identify a Department of Defense
                            activity responsible for program management;
                            and
                                (iv) recommend an acquisition strategy,
                            including establishment of a program of record,
                            to accelerate fielding to the maximum extent
                            practicable.

    SEC. 1025. REPORT ON NAVY SHIP REPAIR CAPABILITIES IN GUAM.

        Not later than April 1, 2026, the Secretary of the Navy shall
    submit to the congressional defense committees a report on ship repair
    capabilities in Guam. Such report shall include--
                (1) an assessment of the feasibility of leasing facilities
            controlled by the Department of the Navy in Guam for the
            purpose of mooring a dry dock;
                (2) an assessment of the feasibility of conducting
            increased ship repair for Military Sealift Command in Guam;
                (3) an identification of the authorities or the Department
            of the Navy to provide technical assistance to maritime
            services firms based in Guam seeking Navy Sea Systems Command
            certifications; and
                (4) such other matters as the Secretary determines
            relevant.

    SEC. 1026. SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING NAMING AN AIRCRAFT CARRIER AFTER
                  THE UNITED STATES.

        (a) Findings.--Congress finds the following:
                (1) The first USS United States was one of the original six
            frigates authorized by the Naval Act of 1794, launched in 1797.
            It saw action in the Quasi-War with France and the War of 1812.
                (2) In addition to the frigate, there was a proposed Civil
            War ironclad that never got built, and the aircraft carrier USS
            United States (CVA-58) was canceled in 1949.
        (b) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that the
    Secretary of the Navy should name an aircraft carrier USS United
    States.

                          Subtitle C--Counterterrorism

    SEC. 1031. REVISIONS TO DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORITY FOR JOINT TASK
                  FORCES TO SUPPORT LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES OR FEDERAL
                  AGENCIES CONDUCTING COUNTERTERRORISM AND COUNTER
                  TRANSNATIONAL ORGANIZED CRIME ACTIVITIES.

        (a) Codification in Title 10.--Chapter 15 of title 10, United
    States Code, is amended by adding at the end a new section consisting
    of--
                (1) a heading as follows:
    ``Sec. 285. Authority for joint task forces to support law enforcement
                  agencies or other Federal agencies conducting counter-
                  terrorism and counter transnational organized crime
                  activities''; and
                (2) a text consisting of the text of section 1022 of the
            National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004 (Public
            Law 108-136; 10 U.S.C. 271 note).
        (b) Revisions.--Section 285 of title 10, United States Code, as
    added by subsection (a), is amended as follows:
                (1) Subsection (a) is amended by inserting ``or to another
            department or agency of the Federal Government'' after ``law
            enforcement agencies'' each place it appears.
                (2) Subsection (b) is amended by striking ``During fiscal
            years 2006 through 2024, funds'' and inserting ``Funds''.
                (3) Such section is further amended--
                        (A) in subsection (d)(2), by striking ``this
                    subparagraph'' and inserting ``this paragraph''; and
                        (B) in subsection (e)(1), by striking ``title 10,
                    United States Code'' and inserting ``this title''.
        (c) Repeal of Codified Provision.--Section 1022 of the National
    Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004 (Public Law 108-136; 10
    U.S.C. 271 note) is repealed.

    SEC. 1032. 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.

        Section 1033 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization
    Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 132 Stat. 1953) is
    amended by striking ``December 31, 2025'' and inserting ``December 31,
    2026''.

    SEC. 1033. 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.

         Section 1034(a) of the John S. McCain National Defense
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 132 Stat.
    1954) is amended by striking ``December 31, 2025'' and inserting
    ``December 31, 2026''.

    SEC. 1034. 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.

        Section 1035 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization
    Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 132 Stat. 1954) is
    amended by striking ``December 31, 2025'' and inserting ``December 31,
    2026''.

    SEC. 1035. EXTENSION OF PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS TO CLOSE OR
                  RELINQUISH CONTROL OF UNITED STATES NAVAL STATION,
                  GUANTANAMO BAY, CUBA.

        Section 1036 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91; 131 Stat. 1551) is amended by striking
    ``fiscal years 2018 through 2025'' and inserting ``fiscal years 2018
    through 2026''.

    SEC. 1036. LIMITATION ON AUTHORITY OF ARMED FORCES TO DETAIN CITIZENS
                  OF THE UNITED STATES.

        Section 1021(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
    Fiscal Year 2012 (Public Law 112-81; 10 U.S.C. 801 note) is amended, in
    the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting ``, other than a
    citizen of the United States,'' after ``any person''.

             Subtitle D--Miscellaneous Authorities and Limitations

    SEC. 1041. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE IN SUPPORT
                  OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ACCOUNTING FOR MISSING UNITED
                  STATES GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL.

        Section 408 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) in subsection (a), by inserting ``and procure goods and
            services from'' after ``assistance to''; and
                (2) in subsection (d)(1), by striking ``$5,000,000'' and
            inserting ``$15,000,000''.

    SEC. 1042. EXPEDITED ACCESS TO CERTAIN MILITARY INSTALLATIONS OF THE
                  DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FOR MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AND CERTAIN
                  CONGRESSIONAL EMPLOYEES.

        Chapter 159 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding
    at the end the following new section:
    ``Sec. 2698. Expedited access to military installations for Members of
                  Congress and certain Congressional employees
        ``(a) In General.--Except as provided in subsection (b), the
    Secretary shall establish procedures to ensure that--
                ``(1) a Member of Congress seeking access to a covered
            installation is granted such access if such Member presents a
            covered identification card; and
                ``(2) any Congressional employees accompanying a Member of
            Congress granted access under paragraph (1) are granted the
            same access.
        ``(b) Prohibited Procedures.--Under such procedures, the Secretary
    may not require a Member of Congress to schedule a grant of access to a
    covered installation under subsection (a) prior to the arrival of such
    Member and accompanying Congressional employees, if applicable, at such
    covered installation.
        ``(c) Definitions.--In this section:
                ``(1) The term `Congressional employee' has the meaning
            given such term in paragraph (5) of section 2107 of title 5.
                ``(2) The term `covered identification card' means a valid
            identification badge issued by the appropriate office of the
            House of Representatives or the Senate, as the case may be,
            which identifies the individual to which such identification
            badge was issued as a current Member of Congress.
                ``(3) The term `covered installation' means a military
            installation located in the United States or Guam at which the
            presentation of an issued Department of Defense common access
            card is the sole requirement for a member of the Armed Forces
            to be granted access to such military installation.
                ``(4) The term `Member of Congress' means--
                        ``(A) a Senator; or
                        ``(B) a Representative in, or Delegate or Resident
                    Commissioner to, Congress.''.

    SEC. 1043. AUTHORITY OF SECRETARY OF DEFENSE TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS TO
                  PROVIDE CERTAIN ASSISTANCE TO SECURE THE SOUTHERN LAND
                  BORDER OF THE UNITED STATES.

        Section 1059(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
    Fiscal Year 2016 (10 U.S.C. 284 note; Public Law 114-92) is amended--
                (1) in paragraph (1)(A), by striking ``United States
            Customs and Border Protection'' and inserting ``U.S. Customs
            and Border Protection'';
                (2) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); and
                (3) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following new
            paragraph:
                ``(2) Contract authority.--In providing assistance to U.S.
            Customs and Border Protection under paragraph (1), the
            Secretary may enter into a contract for the provision of any of
            the following services:
                        ``(A) Detection and monitoring.
                        ``(B) Warehousing and logistical supply chain.
                        ``(C) Transportation.
                        ``(D) Vehicle maintenance.
                        ``(E) Training other than lead or primary
                    instructor.
                        ``(F) Intelligence analysis.
                        ``(G) Linguist.
                        ``(H) Data entry.
                        ``(I) Aviation.''.

    SEC. 1044. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS TO RELOCATE OR OTHERWISE REMOVE
                  THE MARITIME INDUSTRIAL BASE PROGRAM.

        None of the funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made
    available by this Act may be used to relocate or otherwise remove the
    Maritime Industrial Base Program from under the jurisdiction of the
    Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, and
    Acquisition.

    SEC. 1045. LIMITATION ON RETIREMENT OF GRAY EAGLE UNMANNED AIRCRAFT
                  SYSTEMS.

        (a) Prohibition.--Except as provided in subsection (b), the
    Secretary of the Army may not retire, divest, or otherwise take any
    action that would--
                (1) reduce the number, configuration, or capability of any
            MQ-1C Gray Eagle Extended Range unmanned aircraft system that
            is in the Army inventory as of the date of the enactment of
            this Act; or
                (2) prevent the Army from maintaining such systems in the
            current or improved configurations and capabilities of such
            systems.
        (b) Exception.--The prohibition under subsection (a) shall not
    apply if the Chairman of the Joint Requirements Oversight Council
    submits to the appropriate congressional committees a written
    certification that--
                (1) a capability of equal or greater effectiveness will be
            fielded and operational prior to, or concurrently with, the
            retirement of any MQ-1C Gray Eagle unmanned aircraft system;
            and
                (2) such retirement will not result in a reduction in the
            overall capacity available to the commanders of the combatant
            commands.
        (c) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this section,
    the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means--
                (1) the congressional defense committees (as defined in
            section 101(a)(16) of title 10, United States Code); and
                (2) the congressional intelligence committees (as defined
            in section 3 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C.
            3003)).

    SEC. 1046. OVERSIGHT OF THE UNITED STATES SOUTHERN COMMAND.

        (a) Limitation.--None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by
    this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2026 for the
    Department of Defense may be obligated or expended to carry out an
    action described in subsection (b) until a period of 90 days has
    elapsed following the date on which the Secretary of Defense submits
    the certification and analysis required under subsection (c) with
    respect to such action.
        (b) Actions Described.--The actions described in this subsection
    are the following:
                (1) Modifying or combining the responsibilities of the
            Commander of the United States Southern Command, as set forth
            in chapter 6 of title 10, United States Code, with those of any
            other commander designated under such authority.
                (2) Appointing an officer in a grade below O-10 to serve as
            the Commander of the United States Southern Command.
        (c) Certification and Analysis Required.--The Secretary of Defense
    shall submit to the congressional defense committees each of the
    following with respect to any action described in subsection (b) that
    is proposed to be taken by the Secretary:
                (1) A certification that, in the determination of the
            Secretary, the action is in the national security interest of
            the United States and will be undertaken only after appropriate
            consultations with Central American, South American, and other
            international partners on shared security objectives in the
            Western Hemisphere and its surrounding waters.
                (2) An analysis of the effect of such action on the
            security of the United States.
        (d) Consultation.--In preparing the certification and analysis
    required under subsection (c) with respect to an action described in
    subsection (b), the Secretary of Defense shall consult with the
    Commander of the United States Southern Command and the commander of
    any other geographic combatant command expected to be affected by the
    action.
        (e) Form.--
                (1) Certification.--The certification required by
            subsection (c)(1) shall be submitted in unclassified form.
                (2) Analysis.--The analysis described in subsection (c)(2)
            may be submitted in classified form.

    SEC. 1047. AUTHORITY TO TRANSFER T-37 AIRCRAFT TO ARIZONA AVIATION
                  HISTORICAL GROUP.

        (a) Transfer of Authority T-37.--The Secretary of the Air Force may
    convey, without consideration, to the Arizona Aviation Historical
    Group, Phoenix, Arizona (in this section referred to as the
    ``foundation''), all right, title, and interest of the United States in
    and to five retired T-37B Trainer Aircraft. A conveyance under this
    section shall be made by means of a conditional deed of gift.
        (b) Conditions of Transfer.--A conveyance authorized under
    subsection (a) shall be subject to the following conditions:
                (1) Prior to conveyance, all military specific or unique
            equipment, as determined by the Secretary, on the aircraft
            shall be removed.
                (2) The Secretary is not required to--
                        (A) repair or alter the condition of the aircraft
                    before conveying ownership; or
                        (B) guarantee or ensure the airworthiness of any
                    conveyed aircraft.
                (3) The Secretary shall determine which aircraft to convey.
        (c) Condition of Property.--Any aircraft conveyed under this
    section shall be conveyed in ``as is'' condition. The Secretary shall
    make no representation or warranty concerning the condition, fitness
    for any particular purpose, or compliance with any laws or regulations
    of such aircraft.
        (d) Reverter Upon Breach of Conditions.--The Secretary shall
    include in an instrument of conveyance for an aircraft conveyed under
    this section--
                (1) a condition that the foundation does not convey any
            ownership interest in, or transfer possession of, the aircraft
            to another party without the prior approval of the Secretary;
                (2) a condition that the foundation operate and maintain
            the aircraft in compliance with all applicable limitations and
            maintenance requirements imposed by the Administrator of the
            Federal Aviation Administration; and
                (3) a condition that if the Secretary determines at any
            time that the foundation has violated a condition under
            paragraph (1) or (2), all right, title, and interest in and to
            the aircraft, including any repair or alteration of the
            aircraft, shall revert to the United States, and the United
            States shall have the right of immediate possession of the
            aircraft.
        (e) Conveyance at No Cost to the United States.--Any conveyance of
    an aircraft authorized by this section shall be made at no cost to the
    United States. Any costs associated with such a conveyance, including
    the costs of inspection or removal of equipment prior to conveyance,
    the cost of determining compliance with the requirements of this
    section and any instrument of conveyance made pursuant to this section,
    and the costs of the operation, sustainment, transportation, ground
    support equipment, and disposal of any aircraft conveyed under this
    section shall be borne by the foundation.
        (f) Additional Terms and Conditions.--The Secretary may require
    such additional terms and conditions in connection with a conveyance
    made under this section as the Secretary considers appropriate to
    protect the interests of the United States.
        (g) Clarification of Liability.--Notwithstanding any other
    provision of law, upon the conveyance of ownership of the T-37B
    Trainers to the foundation under subsection (a), the United States
    shall not be liable for any death, injury, loss, or damage that results
    from any use of that aircraft by any person other than the United
    States.

    SEC. 1048. AUTHORIZATION OF EASTERN REGIONAL RANGE COMPLEX FOR MULTI-
                  DOMAIN OPERATIONS AND ROBOTIC AUTONOMOUS SYSTEMS
                  TRAINING, TESTING, AND EXPERIMENTATION.

        (a) Authorization.--The Secretary of Defense, acting through the
    Secretaries of the military departments, may designate and develop an
    Eastern Regional Range Complex to serve as a joint training, testing,
    and experimentation hub for multi-domain operations and robotic
    autonomous systems, including unmanned aircraft systems and counter-
    unmanned aircraft systems capabilities, to address growing threats from
    potential adversaries.
        (b) Location.--The Eastern Regional Range Complex shall encompass
    the territories of the States of Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire,
    Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey,
    Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Virginia, North
    Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Louisiana, Kentucky,
    Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, Indiana, and Alabama.
        (c) Activities.--The Eastern Regional Range Complex shall be used--
                (1) to conduct joint, multi-domain, non-kinetic
            electromagnetic warfare, cyber and information operations
            training within live, virtual, and constructive environments,
            leveraging common networks with access to available spectrum;
                (2) support integrated multi-domain operations training
            involving air, land, sea, cyber, and space components;
                (3) conduct joint service and interagency robotic
            autonomous system training, experimentation and testing,
            including the development of tactics, techniques and procedures
            for unmanned aircraft systems and counter-unmanned aircraft
            systems;
                (4) evaluate emerging technologies and prototypes and
            tactics, techniques and procedures for the operation,
            detection, defeat, and attribution of robotic autonomous
            systems in contested cyber and electromagnetic spectrum
            environments; and
                (5) facilitate the integration of mature prototype
            experimentation and live-fire exercises for rapid fielding of
            capabilities aligned with the Joint Warfighting Concept.
        (d) Coordination and Integration.--The Secretary of Defense shall
    ensure that activities conducted at the Eastern Regional Range Complex
    are coordinated with--
                (1) the Joint Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft Systems
            Office.
                (2) the Joint Staff (J-7);
                (3) the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for
            Research and Engineering; and
                (4) other entities with functions or missions relevant to
            the activities carried out at the Complex, which may include--
                        (A) relevant combatant commands and service
                    components:
                        (B) allies and partners of the United States
                    participating in multi-domain operations;
                        (C) the Defense Innovation Unit;
                        (D) State National Guard commands;
                        (E) the Office of Naval Research; and
                        (F) such other key stakeholders as the Secretary
                    determines appropriate.
        (e) Infrastructure and Other Resources.--The Secretary of Defense
    may--
                (1) carry out military construction, infrastructure
            improvements, and technology installation, as necessary, to
            facilitate the activities described in subsection (b),
            including through the provision of range instrumentation,
            telemetry, cyber range integration, and electromagnetic
            spectrum operations support; and
                (2) consult with the Federal Communications Commission and
            the National Telecommunications and Information Administration
            to recommend spectrum access requirements in support of joint
            and service training, testing, and experimentation within the
            Eastern Regional Range Complex and the Western Regional Range
            Complex, including access to appropriate live environments
            capable of supporting electromagnetic attack training,
            experimentation, and testing.

    SEC. 1049. PROHIBITION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR INSTITUTIONS OF
                  HIGHER EDUCATION THAT ALLOW ANTISEMITIC DEMONSTRATIONS.

        (a) In General.--None of the funds authorized to be appropriated or
    otherwise made available for fiscal year 2026 for the Department of
    Defense may be provided to an institution of higher education if--
                (1) an antisemitic demonstration has occurred on the campus
            of the institution; and
                (2) the administration of the institution has failed to
            take action to mitigate and prevent further antisemitic
            demonstrations.
        (b) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``antisemitic demonstration'' means any public
            display of antisemitism.
                (2) The term ``antisemitism'' means a certain perception of
            Jews, which may be expressed as hatred toward Jews, including
            rhetorical and physical manifestations directed toward
            individuals or their property, community institutions, or
            religious facilities.

    SEC. 1050. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS PENDING CERTIFICATION OF
                  COMPLIANCE WITH CERTAIN CONGRESSIONAL NOTICE
                  REQUIREMENTS.

        (a) Limitation.--Of the amounts authorized to be appropriated by
    this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2026 for Operation
    and Maintenance, Defense-wide, and available for the Office of the
    Under Secretary of Defense for Policy for travel, not more than 90
    percent may be obligated or expended until the Secretary of Defense
    certifies to the congressional defense committees that the Department
    of Defense is compliant with the requirements of section 1067 of the
    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law
    118-159; 10 U.S.C. 113 note).
        (b) Elements of Certification.--A certification under subsection
    (a) shall include each of the following:
                (1) a written statement that a copy of each execute order
            required to be submitted to the congressional defense
            committees under such section has been transmitted to the
            congressional defense committees; and
                (2) a description of the mechanism established to
            facilitate the provision to the congressional defense
            committees of all future briefings required under such section,
            and the compliance with the disclosure and notice requirements
            under such section, within the time frames required by such
            section.

    SEC. 1051. PROHIBITION ON THE USE OF FUNDS FROM CARRYING OUT A HIRING
                  FREEZE, REDUCTION IN FORCE, OR HIRING DELAY WITHOUT CAUSE
                  AT A PUBLIC SHIPYARD.

         None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or
    otherwise made available for fiscal year 2026 for the Department of
    Defense may be used to--
                (1) carry out a hiring freeze at a public shipyard;
                (2) carry out a reduction in force at a public shipyard; or
                (3) delay without cause the filling of a vacant Federal
            civilian employee position at a public shipyard.

    SEC. 1052. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS FOR DEACTIVATION OF EXPEDITIONARY
                  COMBAT AVIATION BRIGADES.

        None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or
    otherwise made available for fiscal year 2026 for the Army may be
    obligated or expended to retire, deactivate, schedule to deactivate, or
    proceed with any action that would reduce the capabilities, resources,
    aircraft, or personnel available, as of the date of the enactment of
    this Act, for the Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigades before the
    earlier of the following dates:
                (1) The date that is 90 days after the date on which the
            Secretary of the Army submits to the congressional defense
            committees a plan to offset any loss of mission associated with
            air mobility,aeromedical evacuation, reconnaissance, and
            logistical support provided, as of the date of the enactment of
            this Act, by the Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigades that
            includes reassignment options for potentially displaced
            soldiers at such brigades.
                (2) The date that is 30 days after the date on which the
            Secretary of the Army submits to the congressional defense
            committees a plan for the recapitalization of the aircraft used
            by the Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigades that is specific
            with respect to each unit and geographical location of such
            brigades.

    SEC. 1053. USE OF NONELECTRIC VEHICLES BY EMPLOYEES AT YUMA PROVING
                  GROUND.

        Department of Defense employees at the Yuma Proving Ground, Yuma,
    Arizona, may use nonelectric vehicles in the performance of their
    duties.

    SEC. 1054. PROCESS TO FURNISH CERTAIN DEMOGRAPHIC DATA REGARDING
                  MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES TO STATE EDUCATIONAL
                  AGENCIES.

        (a) Establishment.--The Secretaries concerned, in consultation with
    the Secretary of Education, State educational agencies, local
    educational agencies, and experts in student data and privacy, shall,
    not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act,
    establish a data sharing process that enables a State educational
    agency to--
                (1) access data described in subsection (b) attributable to
            individuals who graduated high school in the State of such
            State educational agency; and
                (2) integrate such data into--
                        (A) such State's statewide longitudinal data
                    system; or
                        (B) an alternate data system operated by such
                    State.
        (b) Data Described.--The data described in this paragraph may
    include the following information:
                (1) With respect to an individual who is a member of an
            Armed Force who graduated from secondary school:
                        (A) The highest level of education attained.
                        (B) The name and location of the educational
                    institution where the member received education
                    described in subparagraph (A).
                        (C) The name and location of the secondary school
                    from which the individual graduated.
                        (D) Score on the Armed Forces Qualification Test.
                        (E) The date the member joined an Armed Force.
                        (F) The Armed Force of the member.
                        (G) Rank.
                        (H) The area of expertise or military occupational
                    specialty.
                        (I) The date of separation, if applicable.
                        (J) Any other information determined appropriate by
                    the Secretary concerned.
                (2) With respect to an individual who graduated from
            secondary school and whose application to join an Armed Force
            was denied:
                        (A) The highest level of education attained.
                        (B) The name and location of the school where the
                    individual received education described in subparagraph
                    (A).
                        (C) The name and location of the secondary school
                    from which the individual graduated.
                        (D) Score on the Armed Forces Qualification Test.
        (c) Privacy.--
                (1) Confidentiality.--Data transmitted through the data
            sharing process under subsection (a) shall be transmitted
            confidentially and using the most current standards for data
            security at the time of transmission.
                (2) Protection of individual privacy and data security.--
            The Secretaries concerned shall carry out subsection (a) in a
            manner that protects individual privacy and data security, in
            accordance with applicable Federal, State, and local privacy
            laws.
                (3) Data security practices.--Each Secretary concerned and
            each State educational agency that accesses data under
            subsection (a) shall establish, implement, and maintain
            reasonable data security practices to protect--
                        (A) the confidentiality, integrity, and
                    availability of data; and
                        (B) data against unauthorized access.
        (d) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``Secretary concerned'' means--
                        (A) the Secretary of Defense; or
                        (B) the Secretary of Homeland Security.
                (2) The terms ``local educational agency'', ``secondary
            school'', and ``State educational agency'' have the meanings
            given such terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and
            Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801).

    SEC. 1055. REVOCATION OF SECURITY CLEARANCES FOR CERTAIN PERSONS.

        (a) Prohibition.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the
    Secretary of Defense shall suspend or revoke a security clearance or
    eligibility for access to classified information for any retired or
    separated member of the Armed Forces or civilian employee of the
    Department of Defense who engages in an activity described in
    subsection (b).
        (b) Activities Described.--The activities described in this
    subsection are lobbying activities or lobbying contacts for or on
    behalf of any entity that is--
                (1) identified by the Secretary of Defense in the most
            recent report submitted under section 1260H of the William M.
            (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
            Year 2021 (10 U.S.C. 113 note) as a Chinese military company;
            or
                (2) included in the Non-SDN Chinese Military-Industrial
            Complex Companies List published by the Department of the
            Treasury.
        (c) Waiver.--The Secretary of Defense may, for periods not to
    exceed 180 days, waive the application of the prohibition in subsection
    (a) for an individual if the Secretary certifies to the congressional
    defense committees that doing so is in the national security interest
    of the United States.
        (d) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``congressional defense committees'' has the
            meaning given the term in section 101(a) of title 10, United
            States Code.
                (2) The term ``lobbying activities'' has the meaning given
            such term in section 3 of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995
            (2 U.S.C. 1602).
                (3) The term ``lobbying contact'' has the meaning given
            such term in section 3 of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995
            (2 U.S.C. 1602), except that clause (iv) of paragraph
            (8)(B)(iv) of such section shall not apply.

    SEC. 1056. CEREMONIAL HORSES ADOPTION PROGRAM OF THE ARMY.

        Section 2583(c) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``A military animal'' and
            inserting, ``Except as provided in paragraph (3), a military
            animal''; and
                (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
        ``(3) If the Secretary of the Army determines that an adoption or
    transfer of a horse used in any ceremonial horse program of the Army is
    justified under subsection (a), the Secretary shall follow the
    recommended priority order in paragraph (1) except that the Secretary
    shall give first priority to making the horse available for transfer to
    a State, local, municipal, or Tribal law enforcement agency capable of
    humanely caring for the horse (including by demonstrating the
    capability to adequately care, house, and train the horse).''.

    SEC. 1057. ELIMINATION OF DISCRETION OF MILITARY CHAIN OF COMMAND AND
                  SENIOR CIVILIAN LEADERSHIP WITH RESPECT TO DISPLAY OF
                  FLAGS.

        Section 1052(d)(1)(N) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
    Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 10 U.S.C. 2661 note) is amended by
    striking subparagraph (N).

                              Subtitle E--Reports

    SEC. 1061. MOBILITY CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS STUDY.

        Section 1068 of the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and
    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law
    118-159) is amended--
                (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``one year after the
            date of the enactment of this Act'' and inserting ``December
            23, 2025''; and
                (2) in subsection (c)--
                        (A) in paragraph (1)--
                                (i) in the paragraph headling, by striking
                            ``briefing'' and inserting ``briefings''; and
                                (ii) by inserting ``and not later than six
                            months after the date of the enactment of the
                            National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
                            Year 2026'' after ``this Act''; and
                        (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``one year after
                    the date of the enactment of this Act'' and inserting
                    ``December 23, 2025''.

    SEC. 1062. EXTENSION OF BRIEFING REQUIREMENT REGARDING CIVIL
                  AUTHORITIES AT THE SOUTHWEST BORDER.

        Section 1070 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization
    Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 136 Stat. 2791), as
    amended by section 1063 of the National Defense Authorization Act for
    Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159), is further amended by striking
    ``through December 31, 2025'' and inserting ``through December 31,
    2026''.

    SEC. 1063. PROHIBITION ON LOBBYING ACTIVITIES WITH RESPECT TO THE
                  DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE BY CERTAIN OFFICERS OF THE ARMED
                  FORCES AND CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES OF THE DEPARTMENT FOLLOWING
                  SEPARATION FROM MILITARY SERVICE OR EMPLOYMENT WITH THE
                  DEPARTMENT.

        Section 1045 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91; 10 U.S.C. note prec. 971) is amended--
                (1) in subsection (a)(1), by striking ``two-year'' and
            inserting ``five-year''; and
                (2) in subsection (b)(1), by striking ``one-year'' and
            inserting ``three-year''.

    SEC. 1064. ANNUAL REPORT ON REQUESTS OF COMBATANT COMMANDS FOR REMOTE
                  SENSING DATA.

        (a) Annual Report.--Not later than February 1, 2026, and annually
    thereafter for a five-year period, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of
    Staff, in consultation with the commanders of the combatant commands,
    shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of
    Representatives and the Senate a report on the requests of the
    combatant commands for data and information derived from remote
    sensing.
        (b) Matters.--Each report under subsection (a) shall include, with
    respect to the two-year period preceding the date of the submission of
    that report and for each combatant command, the following information:
                (1) An identification of the number of requests of that
            combatant command for data or information derived from remote
            sensing made to personnel of the National Geospatial-
            Intelligence Agency during such period, if any, including the
            number of any such requests denied, accepted but not completely
            fulfilled, and completely fulfilled, respectively.
                (2) With respect to any such requests, an assessment of
            whether the time to provide the data or information requested
            was sufficient for the tactical purpose for which the data or
            information was requested.
                (3) An identification of the number of any such requests
            not completely fulfilled and the reason, if any, given by
            personnel of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency for
            such lack of fulfillment.

    SEC. 1065. NOTIFICATION OF WAIVERS UNDER DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
                  DIRECTIVE 3000.09.

        (a) Notification Required.--Not later than 30 days after issuing
    any waiver under Department of Defense Directive 3000.09 (relating to
    autonomy in weapon systems), or any successor directive, the Secretary
    of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees written
    notification of such waiver.
        (b) Elements.--Each notification submitted under subsection (a)
    shall include the following:
                (1) The rationale for the waiver.
                (2) A description of the autonomous weapon system or
            technology covered by the waiver.
                (3) The anticipated duration of the waiver.
        (c) Form.--The notification required under subsection (a) shall be
    submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex as
    necessary.

    SEC. 1066. ANNUAL REPORT ON GUAM CIVILIAN-MILITARY PROJECTS.

        Not later than December 31 each year, the Commander of Joint Region
    Marianas, in consultation with the governor of Guam, shall submit to
    Congress a report on specific projects in Guam that support military
    readiness and public interests in Guam. Such report may include
    projects carried out--
                (1) pursuant to section 2391(d), section 2802, section
            2805, or section 2815 of title 10, United States Code, or other
            authorities determined by the Commander; or
                (2) using amounts authorized to be appropriated for
            operation and maintenance, for Joint Region Marianas Operations
            and Maintenance funds or authorities under which the Department
            of Defense transfers funds to other Federal agencies.

    SEC. 1067. ANNUAL REPORT ON MILITARY POWER AND ILLICIT ACTIVITIES OF
                  CERTAIN DRUG CARTELS.

        (a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
    enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter until the date specified
    in subsection (f), the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the
    Secretary of State, the Director of National Intelligence, the Attorney
    General, and the Secretary of Homeland Security, shall submit to the
    appropriate congressional committees a report on the military power and
    illicit activities of the cartels specified in subsection (b). Each
    such report shall include each of the following:
                (1) A detailed assessment of the organizational structure,
            leadership hierarchy, and key operational figures of each
            cartel, including, with respect to any individuals affiliated
            with the cartel, the roles of such individuals in conducting
            military and paramilitary activities.
                (2) An evaluation of the military and paramilitary
            capabilities of each cartel, including the size, structure, and
            sophistication of the armed forces or militias of the cartel,
            including--
                        (A) a description of the types and quantities of
                    weapons, equipment, and technology (including drones,
                    encrypted communications, and advanced surveillance
                    systems) used by the cartel;
                        (B) an assessment of the recruitment, training, and
                    operational tactics of the cartel, including an
                    identification of any cross-border operations and
                    coordination with other criminal or terrorist
                    organizations
                (3) A description of the geographic areas, both within the
            United States and internationally, where the cartels operate or
            exert control of territory or influence, including the control
            of such cartels over border regions and smuggling routes.
                (4) An assessment of the direct and indirect threats posed
            by the cartels to the national security of the United States
            and its allies.
                (5) A summary of current efforts by the Armed Forces, law
            enforcement, and intelligence community of the United States to
            counter the activities of the cartels, including interagency
            coordination and cooperation with foreign governments.
                (6) Recommendations for additional authorities, resources,
            or strategies to enhance the efforts of the United States to
            disrupt and dismantle the military capabilities of the cartels.
        (b) Specified Cartels.--A cartel specified in this subsection is
    any organization or entity that is engaged in the production and
    trafficking of narcotics that--
                (1) the Secretary of State has designated as a foreign
            terrorist organization pursuant to section 219 of the
            Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1189);
                (2) is subject to sanctions under Executive Order 13224 (50
            U.S.C. 1701 note, relating to blocking property and prohibiting
            transactions with persons who commit, threaten to commit, or
            support terrorism);
                (3) is subject to sanctions under Executive Order 14059
            (relating to imposing sanctions on foreign persons involved in
            the global illicit drug trade); or
                (4) is determined to a transnational criminal organization
            pursuant to the Fentanyl Eradication and Narcotics Deterrence
            Act (division E of Public Law 118-50; 21 U.S.C. 2341 note).
        (c) Form of Report.--The report required under subsection (a) shall
    be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.
        (d) Public Availability.--The unclassified portion of the report
    required under subsection (a) shall be made publicly available on a
    website of the Department of Defense.
        (e) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this section,
    the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means--
                (1) the congressional defense committees;
                (2) the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on the
            Judiciary, and the Committee on Transportation and
            Infrastructure of the House of Representatives; and
                (3) the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on
            the Judiciary of the Senate.
        (f) Date Specified.--The date specified in this subsection is
    December 31, 2030.

    SEC. 1068. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE BRIEFING ON PULSED LASERS.

        Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this
    section, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the Committees on
    Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a
    briefing on--
                (1) the efficacy and feasibility of pulsed lasers to defend
            both tactical and strategic facilities and installations
            against offensive unmanned aerial systems, especially in
            swarms, in the near term; and
                (2) pulsed laser defensive capabilities against
            intermediate to long-range missile threats in the medium term.

    SEC. 1069. REPORTS ON INSTALLATION OF CERTAIN COLLISION AVOIDANCE
                  SYSTEMS IN MILITARY ROTARY-WING AIRCRAFT.

        (a) Report on Feasibility of Installing Traffic Alert and Collision
    Avoidance Systems in All Military Rotary-wing Aircraft.--
                (1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of
            the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall
            submit to Congress a report on the feasibility of installing a
            traffic alert and collision avoidance system in each military
            rotary-wing aircraft. Such report shall include--
                        (A) an analysis of the cost associated with
                    installing a traffic alert and collision avoidance
                    system in each military rotary-wing aircraft;
                        (B) an analysis of the effect of installing such
                    systems in such aircraft on the safety of civilian
                    airspace;
                        (C) an identification of any changes to the
                    configuration of the cockpit of such aircraft that
                    would be necessary in order to install such systems;
                        (D) any implications the installation of such
                    systems would have for combat, training, or domestic
                    security operations; and
                        (E) if the Secretary determines that the
                    installation of such systems in such aircraft is not
                    feasible, recommendations regarding similar systems or
                    capabilities that could be installed instead.
                (2) Traffic alert and collision avoidance system defined.--
            In this subsection, the term ``traffic alert and collision
            avoidance system'' means a collision avoidance system in
            compliance with section 121.356 of title 14, Code of Federal
            Regulations, or any successor regulation.
        (b) Report on Feasibility of Installing Automatic Dependent
    Surveillance-broadcast in Capabilities in All Military Rotary-wing
    Aircraft.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of
    this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress a report on
    the feasibility of installing automatic dependent surveillance-
    broadcast IN capability in each military rotary-wing aircraft. Such
    report shall include--
                (1) an analysis of the cost associated with installing
            automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast IN capability in
            each military rotary-wing aircraft;
                (2) an analysis of the effect of installing such
            capabilities in such aircraft on the safety of civilian
            airspace;
                (3) an identification of any changes to the configuration
            of the cockpit of such aircraft that would be necessary in
            order to install such capabilities;
                (4) any implications the installation of such capabilities
            would have for combat, training, or domestic security
            operations; and
                (5) if the Secretary determines that the installation of
            such capabilities in such aircraft is not feasible,
            recommendations regarding similar systems or capabilities that
            could be installed instead.

    SEC. 1070. CYBERSECURITY AND RESILIENCE ANNEX IN STRATEGIC RAIL
                  CORRIDOR NETWORK ASSESSMENTS.

        (a) Findings.--Congress finds that--
                (1) the Strategic Rail Corridor Network (hereinafter
            referred to as ``STRACNET'') is a crucial asset for military
            mobility and logistics, increasingly targeted by cyber threats;
                (2) cybersecurity vulnerabilities in rail infrastructure
            could disrupt defense operations and national security during a
            crisis;
                (3) resilience against cyberattacks and physical
            disruptions is essential to maintain the operational integrity
            of the Strategic Rail Corridor Network; and
                (4) regular assessments with a dedicated cybersecurity and
            resilience annex are necessary to address evolving risks and
            ensure network reliability.
        (b) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that
    integrating cybersecurity and infrastructure resilience into the
    Strategic Rail Corridor Network assessments in crucial to protecting
    this vital defense transportation network.
        (c) Cybersecurity and Resilience Annex.--The Secretary of Defense,
    in coordination with the Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary
    of Homeland Security, shall include in each assessment of the Strategic
    Rail Corridor Network carried out after the date of the enactment of
    this section an annex containing an evaluation of the cybersecurity and
    the resilience of the physical infrastructure of the Strategic Rail
    Corridor that includes--
                (1) a description of potential cyber threats and
            vulnerabilities affecting the Strategic Rail Corridor Network
            operations;
                (2) an assessment of the resilience of the Strategic Rail
            Corridor Network against cyberattacks and other disruptive
            actions by an adversary of the United States;
                (3) recommended actions to be taken by Congress and Federal
            agencies to improve the cybersecurity defenses and the
            resilience of the physical infrastructure of the Strategic Rail
            Corridor Network; and
                (4) a description of the timelines and resource
            requirements to implement the recommendations under paragraph
            (3).

    SEC. 1070A. REPORT ON DOD-FUNDED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION
                  HOSTING CONFUCIUS INSTITUTES.

        Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this
    Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed
    Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report
    identifying each institution of higher education that has--
                (1) received funding from the Department of Defense; and
                (2) hosted a Confucius Institute while in receipt of such
            funding.

    SEC. 1070B. REPORT ON AVIATION FLEET MAINTENANCE, AIRCRAFT AVAILABILITY
                  RATES, AND PLANS TO REDUCE DOWNTIME.

        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 aviation fleet maintenance backlogs,
    aircraft availability rates, and plans to reduce downtime, with a focus
    on bases in Florida.

    SEC. 1070C. STUDY ON IMPROVEMENT OF ARMY CONTRACTED SEALIFT ASSETS.

        (a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that--
                (1) there is reason for concern with respect to the
            adequacy, availability, and alignment of lift assets--both
            strategic and tactical--within the area of operations of the
            United States Indo-Pacific Command; and
                (2) given ongoing operational requirements, contested
            logistics challenges, and the need for rapid mobility in
            support of both deterrence and contingency operations, a
            comprehensive analysis of current and projected Army sealift
            capacity is warranted.
        (b) Study.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment
    of this Act, the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition,
    Logistics, and Technology shall submit to the congressional defense
    committees a report on options for expanding a reserve contracted
    wartime sealift capacity in the Indo-Pacific region. In producing the
    report, the Assistant Secretary shall take into consideration the
    effects of contested logistics environments, anti-access/area denial
    threats, and the necessity of distributed operations under both steady-
    state and high-end conflict conditions. The report shall include each
    of the following:
                (1) An identification of each Army contracted sealift asset
            available during fiscal year 2025 in the area of operations of
            the United States Indo-Pacific Command.
                (2) An evaluation of current and projected mission
            requirements and operational tempo through fiscal year 2028,
            including an analysis of whether the existing Army contracted
            sealift assets are sufficient to meet the needs of the United
            States Indo-Pacific Command and United States Army Pacific in
            both peacetime and conflict scenarios.
                (3) Recommendations for improving the contracted sealift
            capability, capacity, and responsiveness of the sealift
            capacity of the Army in the area of operations of the United
            States Indo-Pacific Command, including through--
                        (A) budgeting changes to ensure stable and reliable
                    sources of funding;
                        (B) improved coordination with the contracted
                    options of other military departments;
                        (C) on-call contracting during quickly escalating
                    crisis and conflict;
                        (D) posture adjustments;
                        (E) force structure changes; and
                        (F) interoperability improvements with allies and
                    partners.

    SEC. 1070D. STUDY ON PUBLIC, PRIVATE, AND ALLIED SHIPYARD CAPABILITIES
                  FOR INDO-PACIFIC REGION CONFLICTS.

        (a) Study Required.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Navy, in coordination with
    the Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command, shall conduct
    a study to assess the capacity of each United States public and private
    shipyard, and each foreign shipyard of an allied or partner country, to
    support battle damage repair in the event of an armed conflict in the
    Indo-Pacific region.
        (b) Elements.--The study under subsection (a) shall include the
    following:
                (1) An assessment of the major infrastructure, facilities,
            and equipment of United States public and private shipyards in
            the Indo-Pacific region capable of use by the United States
            Armed Forces for battle damage repair during an armed conflict
            with a near-peer competitor in such region.
                (2) An evaluation of the workforce of United States public
            and private shipyards in the Indo-Pacific region, including the
            availability, training, and projected needs of such workforce
            to support such battle damage repair.
                (3) An assessment of the public and private personnel,
            infrastructure, facilities, and equipment of foreign shipyards
            of allied or partner countries in the Indo-Pacific region
            capable of supporting the United States Armed Forces with
            respect to such battle damage repair.
                (4) An analysis of supply chain resilience and
            vulnerabilities relating to such battle damage repair.
                (5) Recommendations for strategic investments or policy
            changes necessary to expand or modernize public or private
            shipyard capacity to support such battle damage repair.
        (c) Report to Congress.--Not later than 90 days after the date on
    which the Secretary concludes the study under subsection (a), the
    Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report
    containing the results of such study and any recommendations the
    Secretary considers appropriate.

    SEC. 1070E. UTILIZATION OF OFFICE SPACE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.

        (a) Report to General Services Administration.--The Secretary of
    Defense shall annually submit a written report to the Administrator of
    the General Services Administration that includes the following:
                (1) Monthly total occupancy of office space.
                (2) The actual utilization of office space.
                (3) Monthly space utilization rates.
                (4) Any other office space utilization data considered
            important by the Administrator of the General Services
            Administration.
        (b) Finalized Procedures for the Return of Office Space to the
    General Services Administration.--The Secretary of Defense shall draft
    and finalize written procedures that provide for the return of office
    space to the General Services Administration if the occupancy of the
    Department of Defense falls below a 60 percent space utilization rate
    for 6 months within any 1-year period.
        (c) Exception for Intelligence Community.--This section shall not
    apply to office space properties used by an element of the intelligence
    community.
        (d) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``actual utilization'' means the percentage of
            capacity used based on the space utilization rate.
                (2) The term ``capacity'' means a usable office space
            calculated by the square feet of such space divided by 150.
                (3) The term ``intelligence community'' has the meaning
            given such term in section 3 of the National Security Act of
            1947 (50 U.S.C. 3003).
                (4) The term ``occupancy'' means the total number of
            employees performing duties in-person, in office space, at
            least 5 days per week on a recurring basis.
                (5) The term ``space utilization rate'' means total usable
            square feet divided by occupancy.

    SEC. 1070F. BIENNIAL ASSESSMENT OF THE NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER WEAPONS
                  DIVISION.

        (a) In General.--Not later than December 1 of each of 2026, 2028,
    and 2030, the Secretary of the Navy shall submit to the congressional
    defense committees an assessment of the Naval Air Warfare Center
    Weapons Division.
        (b) Content.--In each assessment submitted under subsection (a),
    the Secretary shall include, for the period covered by the assessment,
    a description of--
                (1) any challenges with respect to completing the mission
            of the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division; and
                (2) the plan of the Secretary to address such challenges.

    SEC. 1070G. EXTENSION OF BIENNIAL ASSESSMENTS OF AIR FORCE TEST CENTER.

        Section 1067 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81) is amended by striking ``and 2026'' and
    inserting ``2026, 2028, and 2030''.

    SEC. 1070H. REPORT ON PROPOSED WESTERN HEMISPHERE COMMAND.

        (a) Report Required.--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 proposed establishment
    of a Western Hemisphere Command through the consolidation of United
    States Army North and United States Army South.
        (b) Elements.--The report required under subsection (a) shall
    include--
                (1) a detailed description of the proposed mission and
            command structure of the Western Hemisphere Command;
                (2) an explanation of how the proposed command would
            support or enhance homeland defense, civil support, disaster
            response, and regional security cooperation operations
            currently conducted by United States Army North and United
            States Army South;
                (3) an assessment of the anticipated relationship between
            the Western Hemisphere Command and the United States Northern
            Command and the United States Southern Command;
                (4) an evaluation of how the proposed structure would
            improve coordination with interagency, international, and State
            partners; and
                (5) an assessment of potential headquarters locations for
            the Western Hemisphere Command, including an analysis of the
            operational, strategic, and fiscal benefits of retaining the
            headquarters at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas,
            taking into account--
                        (A) the central location of San Antonio in the
                    Western Hemisphere, including its proximity to the
                    border between the United States and Mexico, which
                    enhances border security operations and regional
                    defense cooperation;
                        (B) the longstanding investments of the city of San
                    Antonio in military infrastructure, including more than
                    $158,000,000 toward Joint Base San Antonio
                    infrastructure priorities;
                        (C) co-located intelligence, communications,
                    logistics, and national security infrastructure,
                    including National Security Administration Texas and
                    one of the largest concentrations of cybersecurity
                    professionals in the United States;
                        (D) the presence of the 16th Air Force (Air Forces
                    Cyber) which is the operational headquarters of the Air
                    Force for integrated cyber, electronic warfare, and
                    information operations and is recognized as one of the
                    preeminent cyber defense entities in the United States;
                        (E) premier Department of Defense health
                    infrastructure at Brooke Army Medical Center and a
                    pipeline for future medical professionals at the
                    University of Texas Health Science Center at San
                    Antonio; and
                        (F) any other matters the Secretary of Defense
                    considers relevant.

    SEC. 1070I. REPORT ON MODERNIZATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE THUNDERBIRDS
                  DEMONSTRATION TEAM.

        (a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that--
                (1) the United States Air Force Thunderbirds, based at
            Nellis Air Force Base, serve a critical role in enhancing
            military recruitment, national unity, and airpower education;
                (2) the Thunderbirds represent the highest standards of
            professionalism, precision, and public engagement; and
                (3) continued investment in the aircraft, training, and
            personnel of the Thunderbirds is essential to preserving their
            global reputation and mission readiness.
        (b) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of
    this Act, the Secretary of the Air Force shall submit to the
    congressional defense committees a report evaluating the current and
    projected aircraft modernization and sustainment needs of the United
    States Air Force Thunderbirds, including F-16 platform sustainment
    timelines, readiness rates, and transition considerations for future
    aircraft platforms.

    SEC. 1070J. REPORT ON PROLIFERATION OF CHINESE MEDICAL DEVICE
                  TECHNOLOGY IN THE UNITED STATES.

        (a) Report Required.--Not later than March 1, 2025, the Secretary
    of Defense shall provide to the Committee on Armed Services of the
    Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the proliferation
    of Chinese medical device technology in the Department of Defense.
        (b) Elements.--The report under subsection (a) shall including the
    following:
                (1) An assessment of the extent to which Chinese medical
            technology has been and is being used in Department of Defense
            medical facilities, and, to the extent practicable, an
            assessment of use by non-Department medical facilities that
            provide medical care to members of the Armed Forces and their
            families.
                (2) An analysis of the national security vulnerabilities
            associated with using Chinese medical device technology in
            Department of Defense medical facilities and in non-Department
            medical facilities that provide medical care to members of the
            Armed Forces and their families.
                (3) Any other matters the Secretary determines relevant.

    SEC. 1070K. REPORT ON ESTABLISHING COMMUNICATION ENCLAVES BETWEEN THE
                  DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND CONGRESS.

        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 outlining the cost, schedule, and implementation
    plan to establish a system of classified and unclassified communication
    enclaves between the Department of Defense and Congress, as annotated
    in the Commission on Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution
    Reform's 2024 final report, that--
                (1) enables more robust communication between the
            Department of Defense and Congress;
                (2) includes a common set of reports and budget materials
            that can be readily searched, sorted, and retrieved for
            analysis across all security classification levels; and
                (3) enables efficient and effective communications between
            the Department of Defense and Congress, increasing trust,
            transparency, and relevancy.

    SEC. 1070L. REPORT ON COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT.

        Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this
    Act, the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness shall
    submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House
    of Representatives a report on cost of living adjustment calculations
    for purposes of pay and benefits for members of the Armed Forces and
    civilian employees of the Department of Defense whose permanent duty
    station is located in the 19th Congressional District of California.
    Such report shall include--
                (1) an explanation of the methods used to collect data and
            the factors used to determine such cost of living adjustment;
                (2) an assessment of the appropriateness of including in
            the calculation of such cost of living adjustment the presence
            of military commissaries or exchanges;
                (3) the evaluation of the Under Secretary of--
                        (A) whether any locations within the 19th
                    Congressional District of California should be
                    considered a high-cost area for purposes of chapter 67
                    of volume 7A of the Department of Defense Financial
                    Management Regulation;
                        (B) whether the existence of a military commissary
                    in Monterey, California, provides substantial financial
                    support that affects the determination of a cost of
                    living adjustment; and
                        (C) the advisability of providing certain areas
                    within the 19th Congressional District of California
                    with an increased cost of living adjustment; and
                (4) a comparison of the factors that contribute to a
            determination of the cost of living adjustments that are
            applied to Monterey, California, and Santa Clara, California.

    SEC. 1070M. RESPONSIBLE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR LOGISTICS,
                  INTELLIGENCE, MAINTENANCE, CYBER DEFENSE, AND OTHER
                  MISSION AREAS.

        (a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that--
                (1) the adoption of artificial intelligence (``AI'') is
            critical to United States defense readiness and
            competitiveness; and
                (2) the Secretary of Defense should expand pilot programs
            and fielding of AI-enabled systems that enhance decision-
            making, reduce costs, and improve warfighter effectiveness.
        (b) Report.--
                (1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense shall, not later
            than the end of the 6-month period beginning on the date of
            enactment of this Act, and every 6 months thereafter, issue a
            report to the congressional defense committees on current and
            planned AI integration efforts, including barriers to
            implementation and recommendations for accelerating adoption.
                (2) Sunset.--Paragraph (1) shall cease to have any force or
            effect after the end of the 5-year period beginning on the date
            of enactment of this Act.

    SEC. 1070N. GAO REVIEW AND REPORT ON BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS EXPERIMENTS ON
                  AND IN RELATION TO TICKS, TICK-BORNE DISEASE.

        (a) Review.--The Comptroller General of the United States shall
    conduct a review of research conducted during the period beginning on
    January 1, 1945, and ending on December 31, 1972, by the Department of
    Defense, including by the Department of Defense in consultation with
    the National Institutes of Health, the Department of Agriculture, or
    any other Federal agency on--
                (1) the use of ticks as hosts or delivery mechanisms for
            biological warfare agents, including experiments involving
            Spirochaetales and Rickettsiales; and
                (2) any efforts to improve the effectiveness and viability
            of Spirochaetales and Rickettsiales as biological weapons
            through combination with other diseases or viruses.
        (b) Location of Research.--In conducting the review under
    subsection (a), the Comptroller General shall review research conducted
    at facilities located inside United States and facilities located
    outside the United States, including laboratories and field work
    locations.
        (c) Information to Be Reviewed.--
                (1) Classified information.--In conducting the review under
            subsection (a), the Comptroller General shall review any
            relevant classified information.
                (2) Documents for review.--In conducting the review under
            subsection (a), the Comptroller General shall review, among
            other sources, the following documents:
                        (A) Technical Reports related to The Summary of
                    Major Events and Problems, US Army Chemical Corps, FY
                    1951 - FY1969.
                        (B) Site Holding: CB DT DW 48158 Title: Virus and
                    Rickettsia Waste Disposal Study. Technical Report No.
                    103, January 1969. Corp Author Name: FORT DETRICK
                    FREDERICK MD Report Number: SMUFD-TR-103 Publish Date:
                    19690101.
                        (C) Site Holding: CB DT DW 60538 Title: A Plaque
                    Assay System for Several Species of Rickettsia. Corp
                    Author Name: FORT DETRICK FREDERICK MD Report Number:
                    SMUFD-TM-538 Publish Date: 19690601.
                        (D) Site Holding: CB DW 531493 Title: Progress
                    Report for Ecology and Epidemiology and Biological
                    Field Test Technology, Third Quarter FY 1967. Corp
                    Author Name: ARMY DUGWAY PROVING GROUND UT Publish
                    Date: 19670508.
        (d) Report.--
                (1) In general.--Not later than 18 months after the date of
            the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit
            to Congress a report that includes the following:
                        (A) The scope of any research described in
                    subsection (a).
                        (B) Whether any ticks used in such research were
                    released outside of any facility (including any ticks
                    that were released unintentionally).
                        (C) Whether any records related to such research
                    were destroyed, and whether such destruction was
                    intentional or unintentional.
                (2) Form of report.--The report required under paragraph
            (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may contain a
            classified annex.

    SEC. 1070O. ASSESSMENT OF INTEGRATION OF JOINT COMBATANT COMMANDER
                  EXERCISE TEAM INTO LARGE SCALE EXERCISES OF UNITED STATES
                  INDO-PACIFIC COMMAND.

        Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of the Act,
    the Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command shall submit to
    the congressional defense committees an assessment of the ways in which
    a standing Joint and Combatant Commander Exercise Team supported by
    experienced former members of the Armed Forces could be integrated into
    Department of Defense concepts of operations in support of coalition,
    joint, and combatant commander large scale exercises.

    SEC. 1070P. REPORT ON DEVELOPMENT AND DEPLOYMENT OF THE NAVAL
                  AUTONOMOUS DATA COLLECTION SYSTEM.

        Not later than April 15, 2026, the Secretary of the Navy shall
    submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the
    development and deployment of the Naval Autonomous Data Collection
    System. Such report shall include information about the progress of
    establishing the program, projected benchmarks for fiscal year 2027,
    and any impediments to meeting these goals.

    SEC. 1070Q. REPORT ON OPTIONS FOR ESTABLISHING A DIGITAL ENGAGEMENT
                  FRAMEWORK FOR ADDRESSING RECRUITMENT, RETENTION, AND
                  READINESS CHALLENGES.

        (a) Report Required.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
    Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the
    Senate a report on options for establishing a digital engagement
    framework for the purpose of addressing recruitment, retention, and
    readiness challenges facing the Armed Forces by--
                (1) leveraging community-driven digital platforms available
            to members of the Armed Forces and the family members and
            caregivers of such members;
                (2) improving the use and awareness of benefits or services
            available under the Transition Assistance Program and other
            programs of the Department of Defense; and
                (3) positioning service in the Armed Forces as a premier
            pathway for achieving full human potential.
        (b) Elements.--The report under subsection (a) shall include the
    following:
                (1) With respect to any benefit, service, or program of the
            Department for members of the Armed Forces (including members
            of the Armed Forces participating in the Transition Assistance
            Program), or family members or caregivers of such members, the
            following:
                        (A) an assessment of digital engagement
                    capabilities, including--
                                (i) survey design, implementation, or
                            analysis capabilities to identify any such
                            benefit, service, or program that is underused
                            by such individuals;
                                (ii) internal marketing capabilities to
                            promote such benefits, services, or programs;
                                (iii) strategic content development
                            highlighting available opportunities with
                            respect to such benefits, services, or
                            programs;
                                (iv) collaborative networks with subject
                            matter experts relating to the subject matter
                            of such benefits, services, or programs; and
                                (v) advanced data management capabilities
                            (including geolocation, demographic, and
                            segment analytics) to ensure targeted outreach
                            connects such individuals with such benefits,
                            services, or programs;
                        (B) an identification of any such capabilities that
                    have a demonstrated history of high user engagement,
                    involve real-time responsiveness features, and provide
                    resource-agnostic connectivity to any such benefit,
                    service, or program; and
                        (C) an evaluation of how comprehensive community
                    management across digital platforms that are
                    geographically diverse but interconnected can improve
                    the use and awareness of such benefits, services, or
                    programs, by such individuals.
                (2) An assessment of potential partnerships with nonprofit
            organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue
            Code of 1986 that the Secretary determines have a demonstrated
            history of--
                        (A) managing large-scale digital communities
                    serving the individuals specified in paragraph (1),
                    including across multiple time zones; and
                        (B) funding health and wellness initiatives for
                    such individuals and improving retention in health care
                    services and reduced rates of relapse among such
                    individuals.
                (3) Recommendations by the Secretary for the potential
            establishment of one or more pilot programs to test digital
            engagement solutions for the purpose specified in paragraph
            (1), measure the effects of such solutions with respect to the
            challenges specified in such paragraph, and evaluate the cost-
            effectiveness of such solutions, including recommendations on--
                        (A) potential actions under the pilot program to
                    stress-test digital platforms under mobilization surge
                    conditions to simulate the rapid onboarding of large
                    numbers of members of the Armed Forces and family
                    members of such members during contingency operations;
                    and
                        (B) the potential use of funds appropriated to the
                    Department or other funding mechanisms available to the
                    Department to carry out such pilot program.

    SEC. 1070R. REPORT ON RED FLAGS MISSED IN FRAUD SCHEME PERPETRATED BY
                  JANET YAMANAKA MELLO.

        (a) Report Required.--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 fraud scheme perpetrated by Janet
    Yamanaka Mello, a civilian employee of the Department of the Army, who
    was indicted and pleaded guilty to stealing over $100,000,000 in 4-H
    Military Partnership Grant program funds.
        (b) Contents of Report.--The report required under subsection (a)
    shall include each of the following:
                (1) A description of the breakdown in the supervision of
            Mello, including any failures of management or oversight that
            contributed to the ability of Mello to carry out the fraud
            scheme undetected.
                (2) A description of the breakdown in accountability with
            respect to the loss of the stolen funds, including any failures
            to ensure that such funds were actually being spent for the
            purposes for which such funds were intended.
                (3) A description of the failure to ensure that financial
            program managers, such as Mello, are not able to funnel
            Government funds to themselves or their own entities.
                (4) An identification of any other red flags or warning
            signs that were missed or ignored by employees of the
            Department of Defense, including any instances of whistleblower
            retaliation or suppression of concerns.
                (5) An assessment of the policies and procedures of the
            Department of Defense and Department of the Army, as of the
            date of the enactment of this Act, designed to prevent
            employees from perpetrating similar fraud schemes in the
            future.
                (6) Recommendations for improvements to the policies,
            procedures, and oversight of the Department of Defense and
            Department of the Army to prevent employees from perpetrating
            similar fraud schemes in the future.
                (7) A description of any disciplinary or administrative
            actions taken against any individuals or entities found to have
            contributed to the ability of Mello to carry out the fraud
            scheme.
                (8) A description of any changes made, or planned to be
            made, to the financial management and oversight processes of
            the Department of Defense and the Department of the Army as a
            result of the fraud scheme perpetrated by Mello.
                (9) An assessment of the effects of the fraud scheme
            perpetrated by Mello on the programs and operations of the
            Department of Defense and the Department of the Army.
                (10) Any other information the Secretary of Defense
            determines relevant to understanding the fraud scheme
            perpetrated by Mello and preventing employees from perpetrating
            similar fraud schemes in the future.
        (c) Public Availability.--The Secretary of Defense shall make the
    report required under subsection (a) publicly available on an
    appropriate website of the Department of Defense.

                           Subtitle F--Other Matters

    SEC. 1071. AIR FORCE TECHNICAL TRAINING CENTER OF EXCELLENCE.

        Chapter 903 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding
    at the end the following new section:

    ``SEC. 9026. AIR FORCE TECHNICAL TRAINING CENTER OF EXCELLENCE.

        ``(a) Establishment.--The Secretary of the Air Force shall operate
    a Technical Training Center of Excellence. The head of the Center shall
    be the designee of the Commander of the Airman Development Command.
        ``(b) Purposes.--The purposes of the Center shall be to--
                ``(1) facilitate collaboration among all Air Force
            technical training installations;
                ``(2) serve as a premier training location for all
            maintainers throughout the military departments;
                ``(3) publish a set of responsibilities aimed at driving
            excellence, innovation, and leadership across all technical
            training specialties;
                ``(4) advocate for innovative improvements in curriculum,
            facilities, and media;
                ``(5) foster outreach with industry and academia;
                ``(6) identify and promulgate best practices, standards,
            and benchmarks;
                ``(7) create a hub of excellence for the latest
            advancements in aviation technology and training methodologies;
            and
                ``(8) carry out such other responsibilities as the
            Secretary determines appropriate.
        ``(c) Location.--The Secretary shall select a location for the
    Center that is an Air Force installation that provides technical
    training and maintenance proficiency.''.

    SEC. 1072. NATIONAL COMMISSION ON THE FUTURE OF THE NAVY STUDY OF
                  MARITIME INDUSTRIAL BASE.

        Section 1092(a)(2) of the James M. Inhofe National Defense
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 136 Stat.
    2807) is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
                        ``(C) Study on maritime industrial base.--The
                    Commission shall conduct a study on the condition of
                    the United States maritime industrial base, including
                    the capacity of the maritime industrial base to meet
                    national defense requirements and support naval
                    recapitalization. This study shall include--
                                ``(i) an evaluation of the strength and
                            capacity of United States shipyards, repair
                            facilities, and supporting infrastructure,
                            including the ability of such shipyards,
                            facilities, and infrastructure to meet current
                            and future Navy and sealift demands;
                                ``(ii) an assessment of the skilled
                            workforce for shipbuilding and maritime
                            operations, including with respect to training
                            and the sustainability of the labor force;
                                ``(iii) an examination of the effects of
                            domestic tax, regulatory, and permitting
                            policies on maritime industry investment and
                            innovation;
                                ``(iv) an analysis of the effect of foreign
                            subsidies and competition from State-owned
                            shipbuilding enterprises on the competitiveness
                            of the United States; and
                                ``(v) recommendations for legislative or
                            administrative actions to--
                                        ``(I) strengthen the United States
                                    maritime industrial base;
                                        ``(II) modernize and expand the
                                    capacity of shipyards;
                                        ``(III) foster a reliable and
                                    skilled maritime labor force; and
                                        ``(IV) ensure sufficient
                                    shipbuilding capacity to support great
                                    power competition and United States
                                    sealift requirements.''.

    SEC. 1073. EXTENSION OF THE NATIONAL COMMISSION ON THE FUTURE OF THE
                  NAVY.

        Section 1092(a)(4) of the James M. Inhofe National Defense
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 136 Stat.
    2809), as amended by section 1083 of the Service Member Quality of Life
    Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
    (Public Law 118-159), is further amended by striking ``January 15,
    2026'' and inserting ``January 15, 2027''.

    SEC. 1074. REAUTHORIZATION OF THE SERVICEWOMEN'S COMMEMORATIVE
                  PARTNERSHIP.

        Section 362(b) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 10 U.S.C.
    7771 note prec.) is amended--
                (1) by striking ``fiscal year 2021'' and inserting ``fiscal
            year 2026''; and
                (2) by striking ``$3,000,000'' and inserting
            ``$1,000,000''.

    SEC. 1075. FEDERAL AGENCY SUPPORT FOR AFGHANISTAN WAR COMMISSION.

         Section 1094(f)(2) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
    Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81) is amended by adding at the end
    the following new subparagraph:
                        ``(D) Services.--
                                ``(i) Department of defense.--The Secretary
                            of Defense may provide to the Commission, on a
                            nonreimbursable basis, such administrative
                            services, funds, staff, facilities, and other
                            support services as are necessary for the
                            performance of the duties of the Commission
                            under this section.
                                ``(ii) Other agencies.--In addition to any
                            support provided under clause (i), the head of
                            any other Federal department or agency may
                            provide to the Commission such services, funds,
                            facilities, staff, and other support as the
                            head of such department or agency determines
                            advisable and as may be authorized by law.''.

    SEC. 1076. PROVISION OF CONTRACT AUTHORITY TO AFGHANISTAN WAR
                  COMMISSION.

        Subsection (f) of the Afghanistan War Commission Act of 2021
    (section 1094(f) of Public Law 117-81; 135 Stat. 1941) is amended by
    adding at the end the following new paragraph:
                ``(6) Contract authority.--To such extent and in such
            amounts as are provided in appropriation Acts, the Co-
            Chairpersons of the Commission may enter into contracts to
            enable the Commission to discharge its duties under this
            section.''.

    SEC. 1077. FRAMEWORK FOR TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER AND FOREIGN DISCLOSURE
                  POLICIES.

        (a) Framework Development.--Not later than 180 days after the date
    of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall produce a
    framework to revise and update the technology transfer policies of the
    military departments and the National Disclosure Policy.
        (b) Framework Elements.--The framework produced pursuant to
    subsection (a) shall include the following:
                (1) A comprehensive assessment of policies regarding the
            transfer of emerging and advanced defense items, including
            artificial intelligence, directed energy, microwave systems,
            counter-unmanned aerial systems, missile defense, machine
            learning, cybersecurity, quantum technologies, hypersonics,
            autonomous systems, and such other technologies as the
            Secretary determines appropriate, to enable the transfer of
            such defense items to allies and partners of the United States.
                (2) Guidelines for balancing national security
            considerations with the need to share information and
            technology with allies and partners of the United States to
            enhance interoperability and burden sharing.
                (3) A process to gather, consider, and, as appropriate,
            incorporate input from industry stakeholders, in accordance
            with subsection (d), to inform revisions to the technology
            transfer policies of the military departments and the National
            Disclosure Policy to enable the transfer of defense items to
            allies and partners of the United States.
                (4) Recommendations for updating the technology transfer
            policies of the military departments and the National
            Disclosure Policy to accommodate the use of emerging and
            advanced defense items in multi-domain operations, joint
            military exercises, and allied operational requirements.
                (5) Mechanisms to enable the military departments to
            streamline the approval process for technology transfers.
                (6) Mechanisms to enhance transparency to ensure the
            technology transfer policies of each of the military
            departments are comparable with respect to capability and
            country release tiers for emerging and advanced defense items.
                (7) A plan to consolidate technology security and foreign
            disclosure approvals in accordance with Executive Order 14268,
            titled ``Reforming Foreign Defense Sales to Improve Speed and
            Accountability'' and dated April 9, 2025.
                (8) Metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of the technology
            transfer policies of the military departments and the National
            Disclosure Policy to enable the transfer of defense items to
            allies and partners of the United States while ensuring
            security of United States technology.
                (9) An annual requirement to conduct an audit of license
            applications that were denied during the prior year on the
            basis of technology transfer policies of the military
            departments or the National Disclosure Policy.
                (10) A process to implement revisions to the technology
            transfer policies of the military departments and the National
            Disclosure Policy in accordance with subsection (c).
        (c) Implementation.--Not later than one year after the date of the
    submission of the framework under subsection (a), and not less
    frequently than annually thereafter, the Secretary of Defense shall
    direct the Secretary of each of the military departments to revise the
    technology transfer policy of that department and the Under Secretary
    of Defense for Policy to revise the National Disclosure Policy, based
    on the elements of the framework under subsection (b).
        (d) Stakeholder Engagement.--At least once every six months, the
    Secretaries of the military departments and the Under Secretary of
    Defense for Policy shall consult with such representatives from the
    defense industry as the Secretaries and Under Secretary consider
    appropriate, including representatives from nontraditional defense
    contractors (as such term is defined by section 3014 of title 10,
    United States Code) in the course of carrying out subsections (a), (b),
    and (c).
        (e) Reporting Requirements.--
                (1) Submission of framework.--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
            containing the framework produced under subsection (a).
                (2) Annual reports.--Not later than one year after the date
            of the submission of the framework required under subsection
            (a), and not less frequently than annually thereafter, the
            Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense
            committees a report that includes the following:
                        (A) A description of any actions taken to improve
                    the technology transfer policies of the military
                    departments and the National Disclosure Policy in
                    accordance with the implementation requirements under
                    subsection (c).
                        (B) A description of any actions taken to implement
                    or incorporate industry recommendation into the
                    technology transfer policies of the military
                    departments and the National Disclosure Policy.
                        (C) A summary of any feedback from industry
                    stakeholders with respect to current applications of
                    the technology transfer policies of the military
                    departments and National Disclosure Policy, and a
                    description of any actions taken to address such
                    feedback.
                        (D) The results of an audit of license applications
                    that were denied during the preceding 12-month period
                    on the basis of technology transfer policies of the
                    military departments or the National Disclosure Policy,
                    including sufficient information to confirm that such
                    denials reflected the policy in effect at the time of
                    denial.
                        (E) Any recommendations of the Secretary for
                    legislation necessary to improve technology transfer
                    policies or the National Disclosure Policy.
                (3) Form.--Each report submitted under this subsection
            shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a
            classified annex.

    SEC. 1078. BUDGETING AND FUNDING REQUIREMENTS FOR NORTHERN STRIKE
                  EXERCISE.

        (a) Requirements.--The Secretary of Defense shall--
                (1) ensure that the budget and funding for the Northern
            Strike Exercise are sufficient to effectively carry out the
            objectives of the Secretary with respect to such exercise; and
                (2) include, in the budget justification materials
            submitted to Congress in support of the Department of Defense
            budget for fiscal year 2027 and each subsequent fiscal year (as
            submitted with the budget of the President under section
            1105(a) of title 31), a dedicated budget line item for the
            implementation of this section.
        (b) Northern Strike Exercise Defined.-- In this section, the term
    ``Northern Strike Exercise'' means a military exercise sponsored by the
    National Guard Bureau to build readiness and warfighting capabilities
    for the joint force.

    SEC. 1079. PROCUREMENT AND DISTRIBUTION OF SPORTS FOODS AND DIETARY
                  SUPPLEMENTS TO MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES ASSIGNED TO
                  THE UNITED STATES SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND.

        (a) Procurement and Distribution.--The Commander of the United
    States Special Operations Command may authorize--
                (1) the procurement of sports foods and dietary
            supplements; and
                (2) the distribution of such foods and supplements to
            members of the Armed Forces assigned to the United States
            Special Operations Command.
        (b) Requirements.--
                (1) In general.--The Commander of the United States Special
            Operations Command shall--
                        (A) establish policies for the procurement and
                    distribution of sports foods and dietary supplements
                    under this section; and
                        (B) require that such procurement and distribution
                    is in compliance with--
                                (i) Department of Defense Instruction
                            6130.06, titled ``Use of Dietary Supplements in
                            the Department of Defense''; and
                                (ii) the prohibited dietary supplement
                            ingredients list of the Department.
                (2) Policies.--The policies established under paragraph (1)
            shall provide that--
                        (A) dietary supplements procured or distributed
                    under this section are required to be certified by a
                    non-Department third-party certifying organization that
                    Operation Supplement Safety of the Department has
                    vetted for end-product quality assurance;
                        (B) dietary supplements and sports foods procured
                    or distributed under this section are required to be
                    free of contaminants and ingredients and substances
                    prohibited by the Department (including any ingredients
                    and substances that are synonymous with such prohibited
                    ingredients and substances);
                        (C) sports foods and dietary supplements may only
                    be distributed to members of the Armed Forces--
                                (i) by a credentialed and privileged
                            registered (performance) dietitian or a medical
                            clinician with prescribing authority who is
                            assigned to or supporting the United States
                            Special Operations Command at the operational
                            unit level; and
                                (ii) under the guidance and oversight of a
                            primary care sports medicine physician.
        (c) Rule of Construction.--The procurement and distribution of
    sports foods and dietary supplements under this section shall be
    construed to supplement and not supplant--
                (1) any morale, welfare, or recreation funds or activities
            otherwise required or available; and
                (2) any funding made available for, and services provided
            by, any dining facility of the Department.

    SEC. 1080. PILOT PROGRAM ON ENHANCED USE OF ADVANCED SENSOR NETWORKS TO
                  IMPROVE AIR FORCE COUNTER-UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM
                  CAPABILITIES FOR BASE DEFENSE.

        (a) Establishment.--Beginning not later than 180 days after the
    date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Air Force, in
    coordination with the Administrator of the Federal Aviation
    Administration, shall carry out a pilot program, to be known as the
    ``Enhancing Cooperation for Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems
    Program'', under which the Secretary shall incorporate the use of
    civilian civil airspace sensor networks into Air Force data processing
    systems to--
                (1) improve base defense against small unmanned aircraft
            systems (in this section referred to as ``sUAS'');
                (2) inform the development of counter-unmanned aircraft
            system capabilities that are suitable for use inside the United
            States and in the National Airspace System; and
                (3) enhance cooperation with law enforcement, State and
            local partners, and other Federal departments and agencies to
            counter domestic threats.
        (b) Locations.--The Secretary, in coordination with the
    Administrator, shall select at least two military installations located
    in the United States at which to conduct the pilot program. In
    selecting such military installations, the Secretary shall consider the
    potential for the Air Force to--
                (1) access advanced civilian airspace sensor networks;
                (2) leverage public-private partnerships that enable multi-
            use of airspace awareness capabilities for public safety,
            defense of critical infrastructure to include Department of
            Defense installations, and protection of civil aviation; and
                (3) minimize the potential for negatively affecting civil
            aircraft operations in the National Airspace System.
        (c) Objectives.--The objectives of the pilot program are--
                (1) to demonstrate the efficacy of shared situational
            awareness data from civilian sensor networks to military
            installation defense systems;
                (2) to provide the Air Force with access to air space
            awareness data derived from civilian airspace sensor networks
            to increase the ability of the Air Force to defend bases from
            the threats posed by sUAS;
                (3) to determine any authority, capability, and capacity
            barriers to enhancing cooperation between the Air Force,
            civilian partners, and other Federal, State, and local
            government entities to extend the over-the-horizon
            identification of potential sUAS threats beyond the current
            range of existing domestic base defense systems; and
                (4) to improve the data-sharing frameworks for airspace
            data between the Air Force and various stakeholders for the
            purpose of base defense.
        (d) Contract Authority.--In carrying out the pilot program, the
    Secretary of the Air Force may enter into one or more contracts for the
    procurement of additional technologies capable of--
                (1) leveraging commercial or Government off-the-shelf
            detect-track-defeat systems;
                (2) integrating and using civilian airspace awareness data
            to serve as an early warning capability specifically to help
            identify and monitor non-compliant sUAS; and
                (3) informing appropriate communication mechanisms between
            military installations and local law enforcement agencies to
            report and track non-compliant air vehicles, deter incursions,
            and foster potential prosecution.
        (e) Briefings.--Not later than 90 days after the conclusion of all
    activities carried out under the pilot program at an installation
    selected for such program, the Secretary shall provide to the
    Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of
    Representatives, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of
    the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Commerce, Science,
    and Transportation of the Senate a briefing that includes a description
    of--
                (1) the manner in which the program was conducted at such
            installation; and
                (2) any results achieved under the program at such
            installation.
        (f) Termination.--
                (1) In general.--The authority to carry out a pilot program
            under this section shall terminate on the date that is five
            years after the date of the enactment of this Act.
                (2) Early termination option.--The Secretary of the Air
            Force may request the termination of the pilot program before
            the date specified in paragraph (1) if the Secretary--
                        (A) determines that administrative, legal,
                    performance, or other factors indicate the program will
                    not be successful; and
                        (B) submits to the Committees on Armed Services of
                    the Senate and House of Representatives, the Committee
                    on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
                    Representatives, and the Committee on Commerce,
                    Science, and Transportation of the Senate notice in
                    writing of such determination.

    SEC. 1081. PILOT PROGRAM AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCELERATING
                  PROTECTION OF CERTAIN FACILITIES AND ASSETS FROM UNMANNED
                  AIRCRAFT.

        (a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that--
                (1) Congress granted the Department of Defense extensive
            counter-UAS authorities under section 1697 of the National
            Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-
            328; 130 Stat. 2639);
                (2) the Department has not adequately responded to publicly
            reported drone incursions;
                (3) the Department has consistently returned to request
            from Congress additional counter-UAS authorities, despite not
            fully using available counter-UAS authorities and routinely
            failing to provide to Congress with statutorily required
            briefings and information on the use and non-use of such
            available authorities; and
                (4) there is intense global demand for counter-UAS systems
            in the inventory of the Department, particularly from the
            Commander of the United States Central Command and the
            Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command, and the
            Department will not be able to address domestic counter-UAS
            requirements without substantial changes in the policies and
            priorities of the Department.
        (b) Requirements.--Not later than one year after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall--
                (1) develop a plan to ensure that the training of members
            of the armed forces and officers and civilian employees of the
            Department, and the sustainment of equipment of the Department,
            is adequate for purposes of the effective use of authorities
            under section 130i of title 10, United States Code; and
                (2) ensure that for each covered facility or asset at which
            the Secretary has determined counter-UAS operations are
            necessary to mitigate the threat that an unmanned aircraft
            system poses to the safety or security of such covered facility
            or asset--
                        (A) any administrative action required for the
                    effective use of such authorities for the protection of
                    the covered facility or asset not contingent upon
                    action by another Federal department or agency has been
                    completed, including the establishment of appropriate
                    policies for the training of relevant personnel upon
                    the deployment of new counter-UAS systems, annual
                    training, and training for newly assigned personnel;
                        (B) any such training required for the safe or
                    effective use of counter-UAS systems for such
                    protection has been completed; and
                        (C) planning to deploy and sustain systems similar
                    to those procured pursuant to the pilot program under
                    subsection (c) in a manner appropriate for the covered
                    facility or asset has commenced.
        (c) Pilot Program for Deployment of Certain Counter-UAS Systems.--
                (1) Pilot program.--The Secretary, in coordination with the
            Administrator as required by section 130i of title 10, United
            States Code, shall carry out a pilot program for the deployment
            of covered counter-UAS systems for the protection of certain
            covered facilities or assets (in this subsection, referred to
            as the ``pilot program'').
                (2) Elements.--Under the pilot program, the Secretary
            shall--
                        (A) not later than 180 days after the date of the
                    enactment of this Act, select and procure covered
                    counter-UAS systems for deployment for the protection
                    of four covered facilities or assets identified for
                    purposes of the pilot program; and
                        (B) not later than one year after the date of the
                    enactment of this Act, ensure such covered counter-UAS
                    systems are so deployed with respect to each such
                    identified covered facility or asset.
                (3) Site-specific assessment.--The Secretary and the
            Administrator shall jointly conduct a site-specific suitability
            assessment for each covered asset or facility identified for
            purposes of the pilot program to ensure that the operation of a
            covered counter-UAS system under the pilot program with respect
            to the covered facility or asset will not result in an adverse
            impact on aviation safety, including by assessing safe
            engagement ranges and parameters for target identification and
            deconfliction.
        (d) Additional Coordination Required.--The Secretary shall carry
    out this section consistent with the requirements of section 130i of
    title 10, United States Code.
        (e) Briefings.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, and every 60 days thereafter until the date on
    which each requirement under this section is complete, the Secretary,
    in consultation with the Administrator, shall provide to the
    congressional defense committees and the Committee on Transportation
    and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a briefing on the
    implementation of this section.
        (f) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of
            the Federal Aviation Administration.
                (2) The terms ``counter-UAS system'' and ``small unmanned
            aircraft'' have the meanings given those terms in section 44801
            of title 49, United States Code.
                (3) The term ``covered counter-UAS system'' means a
            counter-UAS system that--
                        (A) is capable of destroying or disabling a small
                    unmanned aircraft by means of high-powered microwave,
                    laser, or other similar technology; and
                        (B) may be integrated with appropriate sensing and
                    command-and-control systems.
                (4) The term ``covered facility or asset'' means a facility
            or asset with respect to which there is authority to carry out
            section 130i of title 10, United States Code, for the
            protection of the facility or asset.
                (5) The term ``unmanned aircraft'' has the meaning given
            such term in section 130i(j) of title 10, United States Code.

    SEC. 1082. COUNTER-UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM READINESS.

        (a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense, acting through the
    Director of the Joint Counter Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Office,
    shall coordinate with the Secretaries of the military departments to
    identify differences in the interpretation and application of section
    130i of title 10, United States Code, among the military departments,
    including differences with respect to--
                (1) interpretations of the term ``covered facility or
            asset'';
                (2) the application of modern best practices for counter-
            unmanned aircraft system to each type of covered facility or
            asset; and
                (3) divergent, unrealistic, or unnecessarily limited legal
            interpretations of the term ``covered facility or asset''.
        (b) Report to Congress.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
    the enactment of this Act, the Director of the Joint Counter Small
    Unmanned Systems Office shall submit to the congressional defense
    committees a report that includes a description of each of the
    following:
                (1) Differences identified in the application of section
            130i of title 10, United States Code, among the military
            departments.
                (2) Any resources required to expedite and modernize site
            evaluations, including electromagnetic spectrum evaluations
            required for the deployment of counter-unmanned aircraft system
            defenses and site surveys described in section 1081 of this
            Act.
                (3) Suggestions to improve the role of the United States
            Northern Command as a synchronizing body for homeland counter-
            unmanned aircraft systems deployed at covered facilities or
            assets.
                (4) The plan of the Director to remedy, without change to
            underlying law, the differences in legal interpretations
            identified pursuant to subsection (a)(3).
                (5) The strategy of the Director for retrofitting and
            modernizing military installations and depots for testing
            counter-unmanned aircraft systems and an identification of any
            policy, legal, or regulatory challenges to carrying out such
            strategy.
        (c) Definitions.--In this section, the terms ``covered facility or
    asset'' and ``unmanned aircraft system'' have the meaning given such
    terms in section 130i of title 10, United States Code.

    SEC. 1083. PILOT PROGRAM ON DIGITAL FORCE PROTECTION FOR SPECIAL
                  OPERATIONS FORCES.

        (a) Establishment.--The Commander of the United States Special
    Operations Command may carry out a pilot program, to be known as the
    ``Digital Force Protection Pilot Program'', to identify existing
    vulnerabilities in digital force protection, provide targeted
    ubiquitous technical surveillance mitigation training, and help
    identify commercially available secure communication and obfuscation
    technologies to protect personnel and support overall mission
    effectiveness.
        (b) Objectives.--The objectives of a pilot program carried out
    under subsection (a) are--
                (1) to increase understanding of existing digital signature
            and ubiquitous technical surveillance risk for selected Special
            Operations Forces units and the associated threats to personnel
            and mission effectiveness that come from digital exposure and
            adversary tracking;
                (2) to strengthen digital force protection for the purposes
            of operational security and strategic deception efforts across
            all domains of warfare; and
                (3) to demonstrate digital force protection as a critical
            enabler of multi-domain operations and the need to ensure
            Special Operations Forces can operate seamlessly across land,
            air, sea, space, and cyberspace without adversarial digital
            exploitation undermining mission success.
        (c) Recommendation of Units.--
                (1) In general.--If the Commander carries out a pilot
            program under subsection (a), the Commander shall recommend not
            fewer than two Special Operations Forces units to carry out the
            pilot program, which may include a command and unit element.
                (2) Considerations.--In recommending units to participate
            in the pilot program under paragraph (1), the Commander shall
            take into consideration--
                        (A) the need to include multiple categories of
                    personnel, including operational support staff,
                    enablers, and contractors to ensure a complete
                    assessment;
                        (B) the readiness status of the units, with an
                    emphasis on providing training to those units most
                    likely to deploy to areas with high likelihood of
                    adversary digital surveillance; and
                        (C) the need for a sufficient sample size, which is
                    approximately a battalion.
        (d) Contract Authority.--If the Commander carries out a pilot
    program under this section, the Commander may enter into a contract for
    the provision of services to facilitate the pilot program. If the
    Commander uses such authority to enter into a contract for training or
    assessment, such training and assessment shall be capable of--
                (1) conducting multiple realistic ubiquitous technical
            surveillance training scenarios that are consistent with
            observed adversarial tactics, techniques, and procedures with
            exploiting commercially available data against Special
            Operations Forces units;
                (2) training key personnel across leadership, operational,
            and support elements on the threats posed by the commercial
            data economy and specific skills development to manage digital
            signatures and mitigate ubiquitous technical surveillance
            risks;
                (3) providing advanced training for personnel responsible
            for highly sensitive activities and missions;
                (4) evaluating through red cell exercises pilot program
            participant progress and to ensuring units are prepared for
            mission-critical operations in ubiquitous technical
            surveillance-intensive environments;
                (5) employing commercial technology solutions previously
            deployed in a mission environment and interoperable with legacy
            Department of Defense systems, networks, and protocols,
            including deployment of on-demand global obfuscated networks
            and identity intelligence and management;
                (6) assessing ubiquitous technical surveillance and digital
            force protection holistically across various threat vectors
            including electronic, travel, financial, online, and physical
            or visual.
        (e) Briefings.--If the Commander carries out a pilot program under
    this section, not later than 90 days after concluding activities under
    the pilot program, the Commander and the Assistant Secretary of Defense
    for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict shall provide to the
    Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
    Representatives a briefing that includes--
                (1) a thorough analysis identifying current capabilities
            and a description of gaps, deficiencies, or other
            vulnerabilities, identified by the pilot program;
                (2) specific recommendations for short-term (1-2 years) and
            long-term (3-5 years) initiatives to enhance digital force
            protection across special operations components;
                (3) an assessment of how enhanced digital force protection
            measures increase the difficulty, time, and resources required
            for adversaries to conduct digital surveillance, force
            tracking, and operational compromise of Special Operations
            Forces; and
                (4) a comprehensive list of any additional authorities,
            appropriations, or other resources necessary to implement the
            recommended digital force protection tools and practices
            identified pursuant to the pilot program.
        (f) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``digital force protection'' means the
            policies, tools, and practices used to protect military
            personnel, operations, and critical assets from adversarial
            exploitation of the commercial digital surveillance economy,
            associated commercial data, and digital footprints.
                (2) The term ``commercial digital surveillance economy''
            means the ecosystem of companies and technologies involved in
            collecting, analyzing, and selling data generated by the
            interactions of individuals with digital services and devices.
                (3) The term ``digital footprint'' means the data traces
            left by individuals through the use of digital devices and
            services that can be exploited to uncover personal information,
            movement patterns, and other sensitive details.
        (g) Termination.--The authority to carry out a pilot program under
    this section shall terminate on the date that is one year after the
    date of the enactment of this Act.

    SEC. 1084. PILOT PROGRAM FOR BLOCKCHAIN-ENABLED INVENTORY MANAGEMENT.

        (a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense may establish a pilot
    program under which the Department of Defense shall use commercially
    available distributed ledger technology to seek to improve inventory
    management within the Department of Defense.
        (b) Objectives.--Under the pilot program established under
    subsection (a), the Secretary shall--
                (1) assess the feasibility and effectiveness of using
            distributed ledger technology in improving inventory
            management;
                (2) assess the cost savings resulting from the use of
            distributed ledger technology in inventory management;
                (3) assess whether the use of distributed ledger technology
            in inventory management improves the traceability of inventory;
                (4) assess whether the use of distributed ledger technology
            in inventory management reduces the risk of waste, fraud, and
            abuse; and
                (5) identify and mitigate potential challenges and risks
            associated with the integration of distributed ledger
            technology for inventory management, including cybersecurity
            concerns.
        (c) Report.--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 House of Representatives and the
    Senate a report on the activities performed under the pilot program
    established under subsection (a).
        (d) Termination.--The authority to carry out a pilot program under
    subsection (a) shall terminate on January 1, 2029.
        (e) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``distributed ledger'' means a ledger that--
                        (A) is shared across a set of distributed nodes,
                    which are devices or processes, that participate in a
                    network and store a complete or partial replica of the
                    ledger;
                        (B) is synchronized between the nodes; and
                        (C) has data appended to it by following a
                    specified consensus mechanism.
                (2) The term ``distributed ledger technology'' means
            technology that enables the operation and use of distributed
            ledgers.

    SEC. 1085. ACCELERATION OF ACCREDITATION AND ACCESS TO SENSITIVE
                  COMPARTMENTED INFORMATION FACILITIES FOR INDUSTRY.

        (a) Plan Required.--Not later than 180 days after enactment of this
    act, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with other appropriate
    departments and agencies of the Federal Government, shall submit to the
    congressional defense committees a plan to accelerate the
    accreditation, construction, and operational use of commercial
    sensitive compartmented information facilities accessible to private-
    sector entities in support of national security innovation,
    manufacturing, and mission-critical classified activities.
        (b) Elements.--The plan required by subsection (a) shall include
    the following:
                (1) Recommendation of policies to authorize the parallel
            processing of construction security plans, construction, and
            information technology deployment to reduce accreditation and
            approval timelines.
                (2) An assessment of the feasibility of adopting
            architecture and construction templates to allow for shortening
            or eliminating portions of the construction security plan
            review and approval process.
                (3) An evaluation of current policies regarding the use of
            mobile Secret Internet Protocol Router Network and Joint
            Worldwide Intelligence Communications System systems within
            accredited contractor sensitive compartmented information
            facilities, including a review of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs
            of Staff Instruction 6211.02D.
                (4) An assessment of the feasibility of delegating the
            authority to review construction security plans and associated
            30, 60, and 90 percent technical drawings to appropriately
            trained sponsor-approved personnel within the Armed Forces,
            subject to applicable security standards and oversight.
                (5) A proposal to designate shared commercial classified
            facilities as valid places to work for all types of classified
            work authorized by the Department of Defense.
                (6) A proposal to develop and establish a secure,
            centralized, digital platform for the management of sensitive
            compartmented information facility lifecycle processes,
            including--
                        (A) submission and tracking of construction
                    security plans, requests for information, fixed
                    facility checklists, and co-use authorizations; and
                        (B) utilization of artificial intelligence and
                    machine-learning tools for construction security plan
                    validation, interagency compliance, and document
                    version control.
                (7) A list of any additional authorities, appropriations,
            or other resources necessary to implement the plan required by
            this section.

    SEC. 1086. STANDARDIZATION OF DATA ANALYSIS AND VISUALIZATION ACROSS
                  THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.

        (a) Standardization of Data Analysis and Visualization Required.--
    Not later than 365 days after the date of the enactment of this Act,
    the Secretary of Defense shall ensure that each of the military
    departments adopts a set of standard data analysis and data
    visualization for the collection, management, analysis, visualization,
    and reporting of data related to harmful behaviors. Such required data
    analysis and visualization standards shall be designed to--
                (1) enable commanders at all levels of command to receive
            timely, actionable data with consistent metrics, data
            visualization, and presentation formats;
                (2) support location, identify patterns over time, and
            track changes or trends in harmful behavior; and
                (3) if the Secretary establishes a working group under
            subsection (b), comply with other standards and best practices
            identified by the working group.
        (b) Working Group on Data Systems and Visualization.--
                (1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense may establish a
            working group composed of representatives from each military
            department.
                (2) Responsibilities.--If the Secretary establishes a
            working group under this subsection, the working group shall--
                        (A) review existing harmful behavior data
                    management systems, methods of data collection,
                    management, analysis, reporting, and forms of data
                    visualization used across the military departments;
                        (B) identify and share best practices for data
                    collection, management, analysis, visualization, and
                    reporting to improve consistency, effectiveness, and
                    usability across the Department of Defense; and
                        (C) assess which data elements are not currently
                    captured in existing harmful behavior data management
                    systems of record and would benefit from inclusion.
                (3) Timeframe for establishment.--If the Secretary
            establishes a working group under this subsection, the
            Secretary shall establish the working group by not later than
            180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.
        (c) Promotion of On-site Installation Evaluation Resilience Index
    Summary Application.--The Secretary may promote the on-site
    installation evaluation resilience index summary application for wider
    use by the military departments, in addition to the systems to address
    harmful behavior in use by the military departments as of the date of
    the enactment of this Act.
        (d) Briefing and Report.--Not later than 365 days after the date of
    the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall provide a
    briefing and submit a report to the Committees on Armed Services of the
    Senate and the House of Representatives on--
                (1) the status of the implementation of the standard
            features required under subsection (a);
                (2) if the Secretary establishes a working group under
            subsection (b), the findings and recommendations of the working
            group; and
                (3) the status of implementing the promotion of the on-site
            installation evaluation resilience index summary application
            under subsection (c).
        (e) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``data collection'' means the capability to
            gather user-generated data through system interfaces, with
            designated required and optional fields, that is saved to the
            system's dataset through structured workflows.
                (2) The term ``data visualization'' means the manner in
            which information is presented within a data management system,
            including the graphical representation of data to improve
            clarity, comprehension, analysis, and decision-making by users.

    SEC. 1087. PROCESS FOR COMPLAINTS AND INVESTIGATIONS OF TRANSPORTATION
                  SERVICE PROVIDERS AND TRANSPORTATION OFFICERS.

        (a) Complaints and Investigations.--
                (1) Process for submitting complaints.--The Commander of
            the Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command shall
            develop a process through which a transportation service
            provider may submit a complaint to the Commander regarding
            possible violations of the Military Freight Traffic Unified
            Rules Publication or the Defense Transportation Regulations by
            Department of Defense transportation officers and
            transportation service providers regarding any military
            shipments that are required to be processed by the Global
            Freight Management System.
                (2) Elements.--The complaint process required under
            paragraph (1) shall include each of the following:
                        (A) An identification of the information the
                    complainant should provide as part of a complaint to
                    assist the Commander in reviewing and investigating the
                    complaint, including references to the rules that were
                    allegedly violated.
                        (B) A timeline for the adjudication of the
                    complaint and rendering of an initial finding by an
                    individual designated by the Commander.
                        (C) A process for any party to appeal the initial
                    finding if the party believes the initial finding is
                    incorrect, a timeline for the review of the appeal, and
                    a timeline for the Commander to render a final
                    decision.
                        (D) Such other elements as the Commander determines
                    appropriate.
                (3) Consequences for violations.--If, pursuant to a
            complaint submitted through the complaint process under this
            section, a transportation officer or transportation service
            provider is found to have violated the Military Freight Traffic
            Unified Rules Publication or the Defense Transportation
            Regulations, the Commander shall impose a penalty in accordance
            with the Military Freight Traffic Unified Rules Publication and
            the Defense Transportation Regulations and, if applicable, work
            with the transportation officer or transportation service
            provider to take corrective action.
                (4) Transportation officer actions.--
                        (A) Notification process.-- The Commander shall
                    establish a timely process through which a
                    transportation service provider may notify the Military
                    Surface Deployment and Distribution Command of any
                    action a transportation officer imposes against a
                    transportation service provider, such as a letter of
                    non-use, if the transportation service provider
                    believes that such action was improper, excessive, or
                    not in accordance with the Military Freight Traffic
                    Unified Rules Publication or Defense Transportation
                    Regulations.
                        (B) Authority to override.-- The Commander may
                    override any action taken by a transportation officer
                    against a transportation service provider if the
                    Commander believes such action was improper, excessive,
                    or not in accordance with the Military Freight Traffic
                    Unified Rules Publication or Defense Transportation
                    Regulations. The authority under this subparagraph
                    includes revoking a letter of non-use, reducing the
                    duration of a letter of non-use, and removing any
                    service failure from the record of the transportation
                    service provider.
        (b) Global Freight Management Training.--The Commander of the
    Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command shall provide
    recurring training to all transportation officers and transportation
    service providers that use the Global Freight Management System to
    process and award Department of Defense shipments. Such training shall
    include--
                (1) detailed instruction on the Military Freight Traffic
            Unified Rules Publication and Defense Transportation
            Regulations;
                (2) best practices for processing and awarding shipments in
            the Global Freight Management system;
                (3) the importance of awarding shipments transparently and
            in accordance with Department of Defense policies; and
                (4) such other information as the Commander determines
            appropriate.
        (c) Freight Carrier Registration Program.--
                (1) Update.--The Commander of the Military Surface
            Deployment and Distribution Command shall update the freight
            carrier registration program to ensure that users of the
            program, including Department of Defense personnel and
            transportation service providers, are able to easily determine
            if a standard carrier alpha code belongs to a motor carrier or
            broker.
                (2) Annual audit requirement.--Not less frequently than
            annually, the Commander shall conduct an audit of the freight
            carrier registration program to ensure that all approved
            transportation service providers have active and appropriate
            operating authority from the Department of Transportation.

    SEC. 1088. CONSTRUCTION OF 9/11 PENTAGON MEMORIAL VISITOR EDUCATION
                  CENTER.

        (a) Authorization.--The Secretary of Defense is authorized to
    construct a visitor education center near the 9/11 Pentagon Memorial in
    Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, in order to better inform and
    educate the public about the terrorist attack on the Pentagon on
    September 11, 2001, the lives lost during the attack, the historic
    significance of the 9/11 Pentagon Memorial site, and how the United
    States responded and moved forward following the attack. The Secretary
    is authorized to designate an appropriate non-government organization
    or non-profit organization to complete the visitors education center on
    behalf of the Secretary.
        (b)  Grant Authority.--The Secretary of Defense, acting through the
    Director of Washington Headquarters Services, may make a grant,
    including a supplemental grant, to, or may enter into a cooperative
    agreement with, a non-government organization or non-profit
    organization designated under subsection (a), for the purpose of
    providing assistance with constructing the visitor education center
    authorized under such subsection.

    SEC. 1089. PROHIBITION ON USE OF LIVE ANIMALS IN TRAUMA TRAINING.

        Beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, live animals,
    including dogs, cats, nonhuman primates, and marine mammals--
                (1) may not used in live fire trauma training; and
                (2) to the extent necessary, shall be replaced with
            advanced simulators, mannequins, cadavers, or actors.

    SEC. 1090. VIRTUAL REALITY TECHNOLOGY PILOT PROGRAM.

        (a) Pilot Program.--
                (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
            the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Air Force shall
            establish a pilot program under which the Department of the Air
            Force (including the Space Force) shall use virtual reality
            technology and natural language processing for the purposes of
            data collection and proficiency measurement (in this section
            referred to as the ``pilot program'').
                (2) Training.--Training under the pilot program shall re-
            enforce existing frameworks of prevention, such as the
            methodology known as ``Ask, Care, Excort'' or ``ACE'',
            assisting unit commanders in identifying areas for improvement.
                (3) Sense of congress.--It is the sense of Congress that
            the Air Force currently uses virtual reality technology in many
            training areas which will help control the costs associated
            with the pilot program.
        (b) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Air Force shall submit to
    Congress a report on the results of the data gathered during the pilot
    program.
        (c) Funding.--
                (1) Increase.--Notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the
            funding tables in division D, the amount authorized to be
            appropriated in section 4301 for Air Force, Operations and
            Maintenance, Operating Forces, Medical Readiness, Line 140, is
            hereby increased by $9,000,000.
                (2) Offset.--Notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the
            funding tables in division D, the amount authorized to be
            appropriated in section 4301 for Army, Operation and
            Maintenance, Line 460, is hereby reduced by $9,000,000.

    SEC. 1091. EXPEDITIOUS DISCLOSURE OF RECORDS RELATING TO TOWER 22
                  ATTACK.

        The Secretary of Defense shall expeditiously disclose of all
    records relating to the January 28, 2024, attack on Tower 22 in Jordan.

    SEC. 1092. UPDATES AND PRESERVATION OF MEMORIALS TO CHAPLAINS AT
                  ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY.

        (a) Updates and Preservation of Memorials.--
                (1) Protestant chaplains memorial.--The Secretary of the
            Army shall permit NCMAF--
                        (A) to modify the memorial to Protestant chaplains
                    located on Chaplains Hill to include a granite, marble,
                    or other stone base for the bronze plaque of the
                    memorial;
                        (B) to provide an updated bronze plaque that
                    includes the name of each chaplain, verified as
                    described in subsection (b), who died while serving on
                    active duty in the Armed Forces after the date on which
                    the original memorial was placed; and
                        (C) to make such other updates and corrections to
                    the memorial that the Secretary determines necessary.
                (2) Catholic and jewish chaplain memorials.--The Secretary
            of the Army shall permit NCMAF to update and make corrections
            to the Catholic and Jewish chaplain memorials located on
            Chaplains Hill that the Secretary determines necessary.
                (3) No cost to federal government.--The activities of NCMAF
            authorized by this subsection shall be carried out at no cost
            to the Federal Government.
        (b) Verification of Names.--NCMAF may not include the name of a
    chaplain on a memorial on Chaplains Hill under subsection (a) unless
    that name has been verified by the Chief of Chaplains of the Army,
    Navy, or Air Force or the Chaplain of the United States Marine Corps,
    depending on the branch of the Armed Forces in which the chaplain
    served.
        (c) Prohibition on Expansion of Memorials.--Except as provided in
    subsection (a)(1)(A), this section may not be construed as authorizing
    the expansion of any memorial that is located on Chaplains Hill as of
    the date of the enactment of this Act.
        (d) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``Chaplains Hill'' means the area in Arlington
            National Cemetery that, as of the date of the enactment of this
            Act, is generally identified and recognized as Chaplains Hill.
                (2) The term ``NCMAF'' means the National Conference on
            Ministry to the Armed Forces or any successor organization
            recognized in law for purposes of the operation of this
            section.

    SEC. 1093. CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE COMPATIBILITY TABLETOP EXERCISE.

        (a) Requirements.--Not later than one year after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Local Defense
    Community Cooperation shall conduct a tabletop exercise designed to
    assess the resiliency of United States military installations and their
    surrounding communal capabilities to collaboratively confront weather
    disasters or adversarial threats made against the United States
    homeland. Tabletop exercises under this section shall be designed to--
                (1) be planned and executed in a fully distributed, virtual
            format to ensure participation across geographically-dispersed
            organizations;
                (2) involve trusted agents from installations and other
            stakeholders in a deliberate and methodical exercise planning
            process to address the critical tasks necessary to maintain
            military mission assurance;
                (3) integrate policies, procedures, capabilities, and
            appropriate authorities to ensure mission assurance during and
            after cybersecurity events involving intelligent energy control
            systems, traffic control systems, and incident response
            systems;
                (4) provide immediate access to exercise data for after
            action analysis and reporting; and
                (5) include as participating organizations appropriate
            municipal, county, State, and national government entities, and
            public and private critical infrastructure service providers
            such as energy, water, wastewater, transportation, and
            communications, and others as appropriate.
        (b) Elements.--A tabletop exercise required under subsection (a)
    shall be designed to evaluate, at a minimum, the following elements:
                (1) The resilience of community critical infrastructure to
            enhance, advance, and supplant that of surrounding military
            installations in the event of attacks upon military critical
            infrastructure.
                (2) The ability of a military installation, in cooperation
            with community leadership, to coordinate efforts and
            operationalize available infrastructure and resources presented
            by defense communities in the area surrounding the military
            installation.
                (3) State and Federal Government response options to ensure
            the viability of domestic critical infrastructure in the event
            of a long duration, widespread event.
                (4) An assessment of the mobility of the United States
            Armed Forces from their installations in the event of an attack
            upon critical infrastructure and logistical chokepoints.
                (5) The resiliency of United States military joint-all
            domain command and control to withstand attacks and--
                        (A) the ability of community assets to supplant
                    partial or complete loss of command and control; and
                        (B) local, State, and Federal Government responses
                    to partial or complete loss of such infrastructure.
                (6) The importance of nonmilitary actions, including
            economic and financial measures, by the United States to
            prepare for, deter and, if necessary, respond to a contingency.
        (c) Consultation Requirement.--In carrying out this section, the
    Director shall consult with the Secretaries of each of the military
    departments and the heads of appropriate Federal departments and
    agencies, as the Director determines appropriate.
        (d) Location.--A tabletop exercise required under subsection (a)
    shall be conducted at a location selected by the Director that is
    advantageous to studying cooperative efforts between military
    installations and the local communities.
        (e) Planning and Preparation.--A tabletop exercise required under
    this section shall be prepared by appropriate personnel from the Office
    of Local Defense Community Cooperation, in cooperation with the Armed
    Forces.
        (f) Participants.--The participants in a tabletop exercise required
    under this section may include appropriate personnel of--
                (1) the Department of the Defense;
                (2) the military departments;
                (3) the United States Northern Command;
                (4) appropriate State agencies;
                (5) relevant community installations;
                (6) relevant think-tanks of the United States; and
                (7) such other entities as the Director determines
            appropriate.
        (g) Report.--
                (1) In general.--Following the conclusion of the tabletop
            exercise required under subsection (a), the Director shall
            submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report, an
            provide to such committees a briefing, on the exercise.
                (2) Contents.--The report required under paragraph (1)
            shall include--
                        (A) an assessment of the decision-making,
                    capability, and response gaps observed in the tabletop
                    exercise;
                        (B) recommendations to improve the resiliency of,
                    and reduce vulnerabilities in, the domestic critical
                    infrastructure of the United States in the event of a
                    military contingency;
                        (C) means to encourage collaboration and
                    coordination between military installations and defense
                    communities, including--
                                (i) resource planning;
                                (ii) operational effects on land and
                            airspace;
                                (iii) legislative initiatives;
                                (iv) housing availability;
                                (v) frequency spectrum capacity;
                                (vi) the use and preservation of scarce
                            natural resources;
                                (vii) water quality and quantity;
                                (viii) anti-terrorism and force protection;
                                (ix) reducing dust, smoke, and steam
                            elements;
                                (x) energy development projects;
                                (xi) frequency spectrum enablers and
                            enhancers;
                                (xii) shared roadway capacity; and
                                (xiii) protecting the health and safety of
                            nearby residents and workers;
                        (D) recommendations to enhance cooperation between
                    military installations and local communities that
                    promotes comprehensive community planning with
                    attention to operational resiliency; and
                        (E) means to integrate the development policies,
                    plans, and regulations of local jurisdictions and land
                    management agencies with the plans of military
                    installations.
        (h) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``appropriate congressional committees''
            means--
                        (A) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee
                    on Appropriations, the Committee on Foreign Affairs,
                    and the Committee on Oversight and Accountability of
                    the House of Representatives; and
                        (B) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee
                    on Appropriations, the Committee on Foreign Relations,
                    and the Committee on Homeland Security and Government
                    Affairs of the Senate.
                (2) The term ``tabletop exercise'' means an activity--
                        (A) in which key personnel assigned high level
                    roles and responsibilities are gathered to deliberate
                    various simulated emergency or rapid response
                    situations; and
                        (B) that is designed to be used to assess the
                    adequacy of plans, policies, procedures, training,
                    resources, and relationships or agreements that guide
                    prevention of, response to, and recovery from a defined
                    event.

    SEC. 1094. DEFENSE CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION INTERAGENCY
                  REVIEW.

        (a) Findings.--Congress finds the following:
                (1) Defense critical infrastructure, encompassing cyber and
            physical assets, is essential to national security and military
            readiness but faces growing threats from adversaries.
                (2) Effective interagency coordination is vital to protect
            this infrastructure.
                (3) The Department of Defense plays a key role in
            safeguarding critical infrastructure, but its efforts must
            align with broader Federal and private sector initiatives.
        (b) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that
    strengthening interagency coordination, and coordination between the
    administration and the private sector is critical to securing defense-
    related infrastructure against emerging threats.
        (c) Interagency Review.--
                (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
            the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in
            coordination with the Secretary of Homeland Security, the
            Director of National Intelligence, and heads of other relevant
            departments or agencies of the Federal Government, shall
            conduct a comprehensive review of interagency coordination
            mechanisms for the protection of defense critical
            infrastructure.
                (2) Review components.--The review under paragraph (1)
            shall, at a minimum--
                        (A) assess the effectiveness of existing frameworks
                    for information sharing, threat response, and risk
                    mitigation among departments or agencies of the Federal
                    Government, State and local governments, and private
                    sector partners;
                        (B) identify gaps and inefficiencies in interagency
                    efforts to safeguard cyber and physical infrastructure
                    critical to national security;
                        (C) evaluate the integration of the Defense
                    Information Assurance Program established by section
                    2224 of title 10, United States Code, with broader
                    critical infrastructure protection initiatives;
                        (D) evaluate mission assurance cybersecurity
                    priorities and determine whether the existing list of
                    critical cyber missions, capabilities, functions,
                    systems, and supporting assets is comprehensive;
                        (E) include any updates to guidance on replacing
                    the Defense Infrastructure Sector Lead Agent and
                    reevaluate the sectors it includes as part of defense
                    critical infrastructure; and
                        (F) provide recommendations for improving
                    collaboration, reducing bureaucratic obstacles, and
                    enhancing the resilience of defense-related
                    infrastructure.
        (d) Review of Department of Defense Responsibilities.--The
    Secretary of Defense shall concurrently assess the implementation by
    the Department of the following responsibilities:
                (1) Ensuring proper classification and safeguarding of
            critical infrastructure security information from public
            disclosure pursuant to section 130e of title 10, United States
            Code.
                (2) Assessing the role of the Department in ensuring the
            reliability and security of infrastructure vital to defense and
            national security pursuant to section 1016 of the USA PATRIOT
            Act (42 U.S.C. 5195c).
                (3) Ensuring Department of Defense compliance with
            information protection standards under the Critical
            Infrastructure Information Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 671 et seq.)
            and part 29 of title 6, Code of Federal Regulations.
                (4) Assessing Department of Defense oversight of
            cybersecurity requirements for contractors handling covered
            defense information pursuant to sections 252.204-7012 of the
            Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement.
        (e) Recommendations.--
                (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
            the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall
            submit a report to the congressional defense committees,
            detailing--
                        (A) findings of the interagency coordination
                    review;
                        (B) recommendations to enhance Department of
                    Defense-led critical infrastructure protection efforts;
                        (C) proposed policy or regulatory changes to
                    improve national defense infrastructure security and
                    cyber resilience; and
                        (D) recommendations for legislative or regulatory
                    action, if necessary, to strengthen interagency
                    cooperation and Department of Defense implementation of
                    critical infrastructure protection mandates.
                (2) Form.--The report under paragraph (1) shall be
            submitted in an unclassified form but may contain a classified
            annex.
        (f) Report by the Comptroller General.--
                (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date on
            which the Secretary submits the report under subsection (e),
            the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to
            the congressional defense committees a report on the Department
            of Defense's implementation of the review under subsection (c)
            and an assessment of the recommendations under subsection (e).
                (2) Form.--The report under paragraph (1) shall be
            submitted in an unclassified form but may contain a classified
            annex.

                          TITLE XI--CIVILIAN PERSONNEL

                         Subtitle A--General Provisions

    SEC. 1101. LIVING QUARTER ALLOWANCE FOR DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CIVILIAN
                  EMPLOYEES WITH PERMANENT DUTY STATION IN GUAM.

        Section 1102 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31) is amended--
                (1) in the section heading, by striking ``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'' and inserting ``civilian
            employees of the department of defense stationed in guam'';
                (2) in subsection (a), by striking ``Secretary of the
            Navy'' and inserting ``Secretary of Defense''; and
                (3) by striking subsection (b) and inserting the following:
        ``(b) Covered Employee Defined.--In this section, the term `covered
    employee' means any civilian employee of the Department of Defense
    whose permanent duty station is located in Guam.''.

    SEC. 1102. APPOINTMENT OF RETIRED MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES TO
                  COMPETITIVE SERVICE AND EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITIONS IN THE
                  DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.

        (a) In General.--Section 3326 of title 5, United States Code, is
    amended--
                (1) in the section heading, by inserting ``certain'' before
            ``positions''; and
                (2) in subsection (b)--
                        (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by
                    striking ``the civil service'' and inserting ``the
                    competitive service or the excepted service''; and
                        (B) in paragraph (1), by striking ``for the
                    purpose'' and all that follows through ``Management''.
        (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of
    subchapter I of chapter 33 of such title is amended in the item
    relating to section 3326 by inserting ``certain'' before ``positions''.

    SEC. 1103. PAY FOR CREWS OF VESSELS.

        Section 5348 of title 5, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) in subsection (a), by adding before the period at the
            end the following: ``, not to exceed the rate of pay for the
            Vice President under section 104 of title 3''; and
                (2) by adding at the end the following:
        ``(c) The limitation on pay under section 5307 shall not apply to
    an employee whose pay is fixed under subsection (a).''.

    SEC. 1104. EXCEPTION TO LIMITATION ON RATE OF BASIC PAY FOR CREWS OF
                  VESSELS.

        Section 5373 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding
    at the end the following:
        ``(c) Subsection (a) shall not apply to the authority of the
    Secretary of Defense or the Secretary of a military department to fix
    the annual rate of basic pay of officers and crews of vessels as is
    consistent with the public interest and in accordance with the
    prevailing rates and practices in the commercial maritime industry,
    except that the annual rate of basic pay of such an employee may not be
    fixed at a rate greater than the annual rate of the salary of the Vice
    President under section 104 of title 3.''.

    SEC. 1105. ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO WAIVE ANNUAL LIMITATION
                  ON PREMIUM PAY AND AGGREGATE LIMITATION ON PAY FOR
                  FEDERAL CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES WORKING OVERSEAS.

        Subsection (a) of section 1101 of the Duncan Hunter National
    Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (Public Law 110-417; 122
    Stat. 4615), as most recently amended by section 1104 of the
    Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159; 138 Stat.
    2087), is further amended by striking ``through 2025'' and inserting
    ``through 2026''.

    SEC. 1106. ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF TEMPORARY AUTHORITY TO GRANT
                  ALLOWANCES, BENEFITS, AND GRATUITIES TO CIVILIAN
                  PERSONNEL ON OFFICIAL DUTY IN A COMBAT ZONE.

        Paragraph (2) of section 1603(a) of the Emergency Supplemental
    Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Hurricane
    Recovery, 2006 (Public Law 109-234; 120 Stat. 443), as added by section
    1102 of the Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2009 (Public Law 110-417; 122 Stat. 4616) and as most recently
    amended by section 1105 of the Servicemember Quality of Life
    Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
    (Public Law 118-159; 138 Stat. 2088), is further amended by striking
    ``2026'' and inserting ``2027''.

    SEC. 1107. DEFENSE WORKFORCE INTEGRATION.

        (a) Integration of Military and Civilian Hiring Processes.--
                (1) In general.--Not later than one year after the date of
            the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in
            coordination with the Secretaries concerned shall establish a
            pathway for medically disqualified entry-level service members
            to enter civilian positions for which they are qualified in the
            Department of Defense or any of its components.
                (2) Air force drive program.--The Air Force's Develop,
            Redistribute, Improve, Vault, Expose (DRIVE) program shall be
            considered sufficient to meet the requirements of paragraph (1)
            and may, but need not, serve as a baseline from which the other
            military departments design their programs.
                (3) Entry-level service member defined.--In this
            subsection, the term ``entry-level service member'' means a
            regular or reserve member of the Armed Forces who is currently
            attending or has military orders to attend within 90 days--
                        (A) basic training;
                        (B) a technical school of the Armed Forces;
                        (C) a service academy;
                        (D) the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC);
                        (E) an officer accession program, including officer
                    candidate school, officer training school, officer
                    development school, or equivalent program.
        (b) Provision of Information on Career Opportunities in the Defense
    Industrial Base to Persons Ineligible for Military Service.--Chapter 50
    of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the
    following new section:
    ``Sec. 996. Provision of information on career opportunities in the
                  defense industrial base to persons medically disqualified
                  for military service
        ``(a) Establishment.--The Secretary of Defense shall establish and
    implement a program to provide individuals who are not medically
    qualified for military service with information on employment
    opportunities in the defense industrial base or other employment
    opportunities in support of the national interests of the United
    States.
        ``(b) Program.--The program established under subsection (a) shall
    inform and refer persons described in subsection (a) to employment,
    apprenticeship, and training opportunities in--
                ``(1) the defense industrial base, including the maritime
            and shipbuilding industries;
                ``(2) cybersecurity or intelligence support roles;
                ``(3) research and development in defense technologies;
                ``(4) national emergency and disaster preparedness; or
                ``(5) any other non-military opportunity the Secretary
            considers in the national interests of the United States.
        ``(c) Collaboration.--The Secretary of Defense shall consult with
    entities in the defense industrial base, other Federal agencies, and
    academic institutions to carry out this section.''.
        (c) Provision to Navy Personnel of Information on Career
    Opportunities at Military Sealift Command.--The Secretary of the Navy
    shall provide information about career opportunities at Military
    Sealift Command and workforce training programs for shipbuilders to all
    Navy personnel as part of the Transition Assistance Program process.
        (d) Report.--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 describing implementation of the requirements
    under subsections (a) and (c) of this section and section 996 of title
    10, United States Code, as added by subsection (b) of this section.

    SEC. 1108. MODIFICATIONS TO TOTAL FORCE MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS.

        (a) Guidance.--Not later than 30 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Office of the Secretary of Defense shall, in
    consultation with each Secretary of a military department, provide
    guidance to each such Secretary on the analysis required under
    subsection (b) of section 129a of title 10, United States Code. Such
    guidance shall include defining the seven required elements of the
    analysis under such subsection, on either a Department-wide or
    component level.
        (b) Additional Limitations on Reductions.--Such section 129a is
    amended in subsection (b) by inserting after ``full-time equivalent
    levels'' the following: ``, or conduct any reductions or realignments
    that occur outside the normal programming process (including ad hoc,
    immediate, or unprogrammed changes) of 50 employees or more implemented
    before or after the submission of the annual budget request,''.
        (c) Additional Requirements.--Such section 129a is amended by
    adding at the end the following:
        ``(h) Report to Congressional Defense Committees.--Not later than 1
    year after the date of the enactment of this subsection and annually
    thereafter, the Secretary of Defense shall submit a report to the
    congressional defense committees containing the analysis conducted
    pursuant to subsection (b).''.
        (d) RIF Notification.--Section 1597(d) of title 10, United States
    Code, is amended--
                (1) in the subsection heading, by inserting ``or
            Significant'' after ``Involuntary'';
                (2) by striking ``or furlough of'' and inserting
            ``furlough, or significant reduction of over 50''; and
                (3) by adding after the period at the end the following:
            ``The Secretary shall notify the congressional defense
            committees and each Member of Congress representing the area in
            which reductions are ordered. Such notification shall include
            billet, activity name, number of employees at the location,
            number of employees involuntarily separated by billet, reason
            for the personnel action, actions to mitigate reductions, and
            savings and costs.''.
        (e) Briefing.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Office of the Secretary of Defense shall
    provide the congressional defense committees with a briefing on the
    following:
                (1) The implementation of subsection (a) of this section.
                (2) Efforts to update DOD Directive 1100.4 and DOD
            Instruction 1100.22 to address the analysis required under
            subsection (b) of such section 129a, as amended by this
            section.

    SEC. 1109. EXEMPTION FROM CIVILIAN HIRING FREEZE FOR DELAYED DOD
                  APPOINTMENTS DUE TO ACTIVE DUTY.

        (a) In General.--The hiring freeze implemented by the Presidential
    Memorandum issued on January 20, 2025, titled ``Hiring Freeze'', or any
    extension of such Memorandum or freeze, shall not apply to any
    individual who received a final job offer before January 20, 2025, with
    respect to a position within the Department of Defense but did not
    occupy such position solely as a result of such individual performing
    active service (as that term is defined in section 101 of title 10,
    United States Code) as a member of the Armed Forces.
        (b) Application.--This section shall not be construed to confer any
    right or benefit to any individual, or require the Department of
    Defense to hire any individual if the applicable position no longer
    exists, unless otherwise required by law.

    SEC. 1110. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS TO LIMIT COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

        None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or
    otherwise made available for the Department of Defense for fiscal year
    2026 may be used to implement Executive Order 14251, issued on March
    27, 2025, relating to Exclusions from Federal labor management
    relations programs, or any following policy or guidance.

    SEC. 1111. PERSONNEL ACTIONS AGAINST DOD SES CAREER APPOINTEES.

        (a) Authority.--
                (1) In general.--The head of any element of the Department
            of Defense may, as provided in this section, reprimand or
            suspend, involuntarily reassign, demote, or remove a career
            appointee at the element if the head determines that the
            documented misconduct or performance of the career appointee
            warrants such action.
                (2) Removal from civil service.--If a head removes an
            individual under paragraph (1), the head may remove the
            individual from the civil service.
        (b) Rights and Procedures.--
                (1) In general.--An individual who is the subject of an
            action under subsection (a)--
                        (A) is entitled to advance notice of the action and
                    a file containing all evidence in support of the
                    proposed action;
                        (B) may be represented by an attorney or other
                    representative of the covered individual's choice; and
                        (C) may grieve the action in accordance with an
                    independent grievance process that the Secretaries of
                    the military departments shall establish for purposes
                    of this subsection.
                (2) Time periods.--
                        (A) Aggregate period.--The aggregate period for
                    notice, response, and decision on an action under
                    subsection (a) may not exceed 15 business days.
                        (B) Response period.--The period for the response
                    of a covered individual to a notice under paragraph
                    (1)(A) of an action under subsection (a) shall be 7
                    business days.
                        (C) Decision period.--A decision under this
                    paragraph on an action under subsection (a) shall be
                    issued not later than 15 business days after notice of
                    the action is provided to the individual under
                    paragraph (1)(A). The decision shall be in writing, and
                    shall include the specific reasons therefor.
                        (D) Grievance process period.--The Secretaries
                    shall ensure that the grievance process established
                    under paragraph (1)(C) takes fewer than 21 days.
                        (E) Waiver.--The applicable Secretary may waive the
                    requirements of subparagraphs (A) through (D) if the
                    Secretary for good cause determines such waiver is in
                    the interests of due process.
                (3) Finality of decisions.--A decision under paragraph (2)
            that is not grieved, and a grievance decision under such
            subparagraph, shall be final and conclusive, except as provided
            in paragraph (4).
                (4) MSPB appeal.--An individual may appeal a final decision
            under paragraph (3) to the Merit Systems Protection Board. The
            Board shall, within 120 days of the filing of the appeal,
            decide the appealable action in accordance with the Board's
            appellate procedures under section 7701 of title 5, United
            States Code, and this section.
                (5) Relation to other provisions of law.--Section
            3592(b)(1) of title 5, United States Code, and the procedures
            under section 7543(b) of such title shall apply to an action
            under paragraph (1) unless otherwise provided by this section.
        (c) Sunset.--This section and the authority under this section
    shall terminate on September 30, 2030.
        (d) Definitions.--In this section--
                (1) the term ``career appointee'' has the meaning given
            that term in section 3132(a) of title 5, United States Code.
                (2) the term ``civil service'' has the meaning given that
            term in section 2101 of such title 5; and
                (3) the term ``misconduct'' includes neglect of duty,
            malfeasance, or failure to accept a directed reassignment or to
            accompany a position in a transfer of function.

    SEC. 1112. STUDY ON LOCALITY PAY DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE EMPLOYEES.

        (a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the
    Director of the Office of Personnel Management, shall conduct a study
    on locality pay Department of Defense employees, including locality pay
    under subchapter I of chapter 53 of title 5, United States Code. Such
    study shall include the following:
                (1) A review of current methodologies used to determine
            locality pay adjustments and their alignment with actual cost
            of living and labor market data.
                (2) An evaluation of regional disparities that impact
            recruitment and retention of Federal employees in defense-
            related roles.
                (3) Consideration of alternative models, including
            adjustments based on broader economic indicators, private-
            sector wage comparisons, and regional housing market trends.
                (4) Recommendations for legislative or administrative
            changes necessary to improve the accuracy, fairness, and
            effectiveness of locality pay adjustments.
        (b) Report.--Not later than April 1, 2026, the Secretary shall
    submit to Congress a report on the study conducted under subsection
    (a).

    SEC. 1113. FEASIBILITY STUDY ON DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CIVILIANS FORWARD
                  DEPLOYED INTO COMBAT ZONES AND TOXIC EXPOSURE.

        (a) Study Required.--The Secretary of Defense shall conduct a
    feasibility study regarding the number of Department of Defense
    civilian employees who are forward deployed into designated combat
    zones and who may have been exposed to toxic substances as a result of
    their service.
        (b) Matters to Be Included.--The study shall include, at a minimum,
    the following:
                (1) The number of Department of Defense civilian employees
            currently forward deployed into combat zones, disaggregated by
            region and occupational specialty.
                (2) Historical data, to the extent practicable, on the
            number of such civilians deployed over the past 20 years.
                (3) The extent and nature of potential toxic exposures to
            Department of Defense civilians deployed into combat zones,
            including exposure to--
                        (A) open-air burn pits;
                        (B) contaminated water supplies;
                        (C) airborne particulates; or
                        (D) industrial or chemical hazards associated with
                    local environments; and
                        (E) other environmental or occupational toxins.
                (4) The current benefits, entitlements, and protections
            available to such civilians in cases of toxic exposure,
            including--
                        (A) health care benefits and eligibility;
                        (B) hazard pay and deployment allowances;
                        (C) workers' compensation and other occupational
                    insurance coverages;
                        (D) eligibility for Department of Labor's Office of
                    Workers' Compensation Programs; and
                        (E) eligibility for Department of Veterans Affairs
                    programs (if any).
                (5) A comparison of benefits and entitlements provided to
            forward-deployed Department of Defense civilians with those
            provided to members of the Armed Forces for toxic exposure and
            related health conditions.
                (6) Identification of any gaps, limitations, or
            inconsistencies in coverage or protections between military
            personnel and civilian personnel.
                (7) The process by which Department of Defense civilians
            are informed of potential toxic exposure risks prior to
            deployment, and any post-deployment medical monitoring or
            surveillance programs available.
                (8) Data on claims submitted by Department of Defense
            civilians for toxic exposure-related illnesses, including
            approval and denial rates, and average time to adjudicate such
            claims.
                (9) The extent to which contractors performing Department
            of Defense missions are covered by similar or different
            protections compared to direct-hire civilians.
                (10) Recommendations for potential legislative or
            regulatory actions to better protect Department of Defense
            civilians from toxic exposures while forward deployed, and to
            ensure adequate long-term health care and compensation for
            those affected.
        (c) Report.--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
    required under subsection (a).

    SEC. 1114. DEFINITION OF DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE FACILITY FOR PURPOSES
                  OF DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY.

        Section 1125(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
    Fiscal Year 2017 (10 U.S.C. 1580 note prec.; Public Law 114-328) is
    amended by inserting ``and includes supporting units of a facility at
    an installation or base'' after ``United States''.

    SEC. 1115. PAYMENT OF RETENTION BONUSES TO DOD CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES IN
                  GUAM.

        Chapter 81 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting
    after section 1599d the following (and conforming the table of contents
    for such chapter accordingly):
    ``Sec. 1599e. Payment of retention bonuses to DOD civilian employees in
                  Guam.
        ``Notwithstanding subsection (f) of section 5754 of title 5, the
    Secretary of Defense or Secretary of a military department may waive
    the limit established under subsection (e)(1) of such section and pay
    an otherwise eligible employee or category of employees in the
    territory of Guam retention bonuses of up to 50 percent of basic pay,
    based on a critical agency need.''.

    SEC. 1116. DOD PREVAILING RATE EMPLOYEE PAY INCREASE.

        (a) In General.--Beginning on the first day of the first pay period
    beginning on or after the date of the enactment of this Act, the rate
    of pay for any employee of the Department of Defense who is a
    prevailing rate employee (as that term is defined in section
    5342(a)(2)(A) of title 5, United States Code) shall be increased by the
    percentage allowed by operation of section 737 of the Further
    Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024, as extended by division A of the
    American Relief Act, 2025.
        (b) Report.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit a report
    to the congressional defense committees on actions taken to resolve
    delays in increasing the rates of pay for such employees, the status of
    the Department of Defense Wage Committee, and any recommendations for
    preventing future interruptions to wage increases for such employees.

              Subtitle B--Defense Hiring Modernization Act of 2025

    SEC. 1121. SHORT TITLE.

        This subtitle may be cited as the ``Defense Hiring Modernization
    Act of 2025''.

    SEC. 1122. AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE.

        (a) Modernizing Competitive Hiring Authorities for Department of
    Defense.--Section 3301 of title 5, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) by striking ``The President'' and inserting ``(a) In
            General.--The President''; and
                (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection:
        ``(b) DOD Procedures.--The President may authorize the Department
    of Defense to determine the qualification, examination, and assessment
    procedures for positions in the competitive service based primarily on
    job-related competencies and skills, including the use of structured
    interviews, technical evaluations, or skills-based assessments, and
    alternative assessments.''.
        (b) Modernizing Public Notice Requirements.--Section 3327 of title
    5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
        ``(c) The Office of Personnel Management may authorize the
    Department of Defense to use flexible outreach methods, including
    curated prospect sourcing, provided that all hiring opportunities
    remain publicly accessible and merit-based.''.
        (c) Elimination of Time-in-grade Restrictions.--Section 3361 of
    title 5, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) by striking ``An individual'' and inserting ``(a) In
            General.--An individual''; and
                (2) by adding at the end the following:
        ``(b) DOD Promotions.--Promotions in the competitive service within
    the Department of Defense may be made based on demonstrated skills and
    qualifications without regard to minimum time-in-grade requirements,
    subject to agency policies and applicable merit system principles.''.
        (d) Shared Talent Pools and Structured Assessments.--Subchapter I
    of chapter 33 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at
    the end the following (and conforming the table of sections at the
    beginning of such subchapter accordingly):
    ``Sec. 3330g. DOD use of shared talent pools and structured assessments
        ``(a) Shared Talent Pools.--The Department of Defense may share
    certificates of eligibles and curated prospect pools within the
    Department. Certificates issued under this authority shall remain valid
    for not less than one year from the date of issuance, subject to
    agency-specific qualification checks.
        ``(b) Structured Assessments.--The Department of Defense shall use
    validated structured interviews, technical evaluations, or other
    skills-based assessments as part of the hiring process for competitive
    service positions at the Department, in accordance with regulations
    prescribed by the Office of Personnel Management.''.
        (e) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment
    of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit a report to the
    congressional defense committees on the impact of this subtitle and the
    amendments made by this subtitle on hiring at the Department of
    Defense. Such report shall include an analysis on the impact on the
    length of the hiring process, the quality of applicants, the useability
    of the system for applicants and the Department, the total number of
    individuals appointed through alternative job postings, the total
    number of individuals appointed from a shared applicant pool, and any
    identified challenges to hiring.

                 TITLE XII--MATTERS RELATING TO FOREIGN NATIONS

                      Subtitle A--Assistance and Training

    SEC. 1201. AUTHORITY TO BUILD CAPACITY FOR SPACE DOMAIN AWARENESS.

        Section 333(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
    adding at the end the following new paragraph:
                ``(10) Space domain awareness.''.

    SEC. 1202. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO BUILD CAPACITY OF FOREIGN
                  SECURITY FORCES.

        Subsection (g)(2) of section 333 of title 10, United States Code,
    is amended by striking ``made'' after ``Amounts''.

    SEC. 1203. MODIFICATIONS TO IRREGULAR WARFARE CENTER AND REGIONAL
                  DEFENSE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM.

        Section 345 of title 10, United States Code, is amended as follows:
                (1) In the matter preceding subparagraph (A) of subsection
            (a)(1), by striking ``may'' and inserting ``shall''.
                (2) In subsection (c)(4)(B), by striking ``The Director of
            the Defense Security Cooperation Agency'' and inserting ``The
            Commander of United States Special Operations Command,
            reporting directly to the Assistant Secretary of Defense for
            Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict,''.

    SEC. 1204. MODIFICATION OF PUBLIC REPORTING OF CHINESE MILITARY
                  COMPANIES OPERATING IN THE UNITED STATES.

        Section 1260H(g)(2)(B)(i)(I) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry
    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law
    116-283; 10 U.S.C. 113 note) is amended by adding at the end before ``;
    or'' the following: ``operating inside or outside of China''.

    SEC. 1205. RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION OF EMERGING
                  TECHNOLOGIES TO FURTHER THE WARFIGHTING CAPABILITIES OF
                  THE UNITED STATES AND CERTAIN PARTNER COUNTRIES.

        (a) Statement of Policy.--It is the policy of the United States to
    support and encourage further defense collaboration with Israel in
    areas of emerging technologies capable of enabling the warfighting
    capabilities of both the United States and Israel to meet emerging
    defense challenges, including in the areas of artificial intelligence,
    cybersecurity, robotics, quantum, and automation.
        (b) Authority.--The Secretary of Defense, upon request by the
    Ministry of Defense of a covered partner country and in consultation
    with the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Commerce, and the
    Director of National Intelligence, is authorized to carry out, jointly
    with the covered partner country, research, development, test, and
    evaluation of emerging technologies to further the warfare capabilities
    of the United States and the covered partner country to meet emerging
    defense challenges, including in the areas of artificial intelligence,
    cybersecurity, robotics, quantum, and automation.
        (c) Protection of Sensitive Information.--Any activity carried out
    pursuant to the authority of subsection (b) shall be conducted in a
    manner that robustly protects sensitive information and the national
    security interests of the United States and the covered partner
    country.
        (d) Applicability of Export Control Restrictions.--Any activity
    authorized under subsection (b), including fundamental research, open
    source, and standards-related activities, for the development,
    production, or use of goods, technology, software, knowledge, or source
    code shall be subject to--
                (1) the Export Administration Regulations under subchapter
            C of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations; and
                (2) all other laws applicable to the control of arms
            exports.
        (e) Report.--None of the activities described in subsection (b) may
    be carried out with respect to a covered partner country until the date
    on which the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary
    of State, the Secretary of Commerce, and the Director of National
    Intelligence submits to the appropriate congressional committees a
    report with respect to that partner country that includes the
    following:
                (1) A memorandum of agreement between the United States and
            the covered partner country regarding sharing of costs and
            security safeguards for the activities described in subsection
            (b), and any supporting documents.
                (2) A certification that such memorandum of agreement--
                        (A) requires sharing of costs of the activities and
                    security safeguards described in subsection (b),
                    including in-kind support, between the United States
                    and the covered partner country;
                        (B) establishes the rights of the United States to
                    any intellectual property developed under the
                    memorandum of agreement;
                        (C) requires the United States Government to
                    receive semiannual reports on expenditure of funds, if
                    any, by the government of the covered partner country,
                    including--
                                (i) a description of what the funds have
                            been used for;
                                (ii) a description of when funds were
                            expended;
                                (iii) an identification of entities that
                            expended the funds; and
                                (iv) the export control regimes in place in
                            the covered partner country to protect
                            sensitive technology, including related
                            intellectual property and innovation efforts;
                            and
                        (D) includes robust safeguards against the ability
                    of the People's Republic of China or other foreign
                    adversaries of the United States from, directly or
                    indirectly, accessing, acquiring, or benefitting from
                    any potential innovation, technology, research,
                    product, or application funded, produced, or utilized
                    by the partnership.
        (f) Lead Agency.--Not earlier than the date on which the Secretary
    of Defense submits the first report pursuant to subsection (e), the
    Secretary shall designate the Irregular Warfare Technology Support
    Directorate of the Department of Defense as the lead agency of the
    Department in carrying out this section.
        (g) Semiannual Reports.--The Secretary of Defense shall submit to
    the appropriate congressional committees on a semiannual basis a report
    that contains a copy of the most recent semiannual report provided by
    the government of each covered partner country to the Department of
    Defense pursuant to subsection (e)(2)(C).
        (h) Definitions.--In this section--
                (1) the term ``appropriate congressional committees''
            means--
                        (A) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee
                    on Foreign Affairs, and the Permanent Select Committee
                    on Intelligence of the House of Representatives; and
                        (B) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee
                    on Foreign Relations, and the Select Committee on
                    Intelligence of the Senate; and
                (2) the term ``covered partner country'' means a country
            that, as of June 1, 2025, has signed a bilateral agreement with
            the United States that is managed by the Irregular Warfare
            Technology Support Directorate of the Department of Defense.

    SEC. 1206. CYBERSECURITY INTEGRATION.

        (a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the
    Secretary of State, shall cooperate with the Government of Panama to
    seek to integrate cybersecurity into current and future joint training
    exercises.
        (b) Purpose.--The cybersecurity integration in subsection (a)
    should--
                (1) incorporate elements of the Cyber Cooperation
            Arrangement;
                (2) provide technical assistance and training, and enhance
            joint cooperation to improve mitigation, deterrence, and
            detection of cyberattacks and cyber vulnerabilities on critical
            infrastructure in and around the Panama Canal; and
                (3) incorporate cybersecurity activities into current and
            potential joint exercises conducted between the United States
            Government and the Government of Panama to improve the security
            of the Panama Canal.
        (c) Activities.--Activities to further the purpose described in
    subsection (b) may include--
                (1) information sharing with the Panama Canal Authority and
            the Government of Panama regarding cybersecurity threats and
            incidents;
                (2) technical assistance to the Panama Canal Authority and
            the Government of Panama on detection and mitigation of
            cyberattacks in order to improve response activities, including
            advising national computer security incident response teams;
                (3) conducting joint cybersecurity training exercises and
            other information sharing activities relating to cybersecurity
            with the Government of Panama, including by--
                        (A) supporting participation by the Government of
                    Panama in existing cybersecurity training facilitated
                    or managed by the Department of Defense and approved by
                    the Secretary of Defense;
                        (B) incorporating cyber elements into existing
                    joint training exercises, such as PANAMAX; and
                        (C) conducting an annual table-top cybersecurity
                    exercise; and
                (4) conducting activities as the Secretary considers
            appropriate, consistent with the purposes described in
            subsection (b) for the cybersecurity integration described in
            subsection (a).
        (d) Report and Briefing.--Not later than one year after the date of
    the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Secretary of
    Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of State, shall submit to
    the appropriate congressional committees a report and briefing on--
                (1) implementation of this section and any challenges
            related to implementation; and
                (2) any cyber threats, such as ransomware attacks, on
            critical infrastructure in and around the Panama Canal, along
            with actions taken to address and mitigate these threats.
        (e) Protection of Sensitive Information.--Any activity carried out
    under this section shall be conducted in a manner that appropriately
    protects sensitive information and the national security interests of
    the United States.

    SEC. 1207. MODIFICATION OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE STATE PARTNERSHIP
                  PROGRAM.

        Section 341(e)(1)(A) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
    adding at the end before the semicolon the following: ``, including
    costs incurred with respect to activities beginning in one fiscal year
    and ending not later than the end of the first fiscal year
    thereafter''.

                     Subtitle B--Matters Relating to Israel

    SEC. 1211. WAR RESERVE STOCKPILE AUTHORITY FOR ISRAEL.

        Section 12001(d) of the Department of Defense Appropriations Act,
    2005 (Public Law 108-287; 118 Stat. 1011) is amended by striking
    ``January 1, 2027'' and inserting ``January 1, 2029''.

    SEC. 1212. MODIFICATION AND EXTENSION OF UNITED STATES-ISRAEL ANTI-
                  TUNNEL COOPERATION.

        Section 1279(f) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
    Fiscal Year 2016 (22 U.S.C. 8606 note) is amended by striking
    ``December 31, 2026'' and inserting ``December 31, 2028''.

    SEC. 1213. EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF UNITED STATES-ISRAEL
                  COOPERATION TO COUNTER UNMANNED SYSTEMS IN ALL
                  WARFIGHTING DOMAINS.

        (a) In General.--Section 1278 of the National Defense Authorization
    Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (22 U.S.C. 8606 note) is amended--
                (1) in the section heading, by striking ``unmanned aerial
            systems'' and inserting ``unmanned systems in all warfighting
            domains'';
                (2) in subsection (a)--
                        (A) in the subsection heading to read as follows:
                    ``United States-israel Program on Countering Unmanned
                    Systems.--'';
                        (B) in paragraph (1)--
                                (i) by striking ``to establish
                            capabilities'' and inserting ``to accelerate
                            development of advanced technologies''; and
                                (ii) by striking ``unmanned aerial
                            systems'' and inserting ``unmanned systems in
                            all warfighting domains'';
                        (C) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph
                    (3);
                        (D) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following:
                ``(2) Activities.--The activities required by this
            subsection may include the following:
                        ``(A) Collaborative research initiatives involving
                    government, private sector, and academic institutions
                    in the United States and Israel.
                        ``(B) Joint training exercises and information-
                    sharing mechanisms to maximize the sharing of technical
                    expertise, data, and tactics related to emerging
                    unmanned systems and related threats.
                        ``(C) Development of joint technical requirements.
                        ``(D) Collaborative development and evaluation of
                    novel systems with defense industry partners.
                        ``(E) Coordination with acquisition program offices
                    of the United States and Israel military service
                    departments, components, and commands to expedite
                    deployment of relevant systems and enhance military
                    readiness.''; and
                        (E) in paragraph (3) (as so redesignated), by
                    striking ``activities described in paragraph (1)'' and
                    inserting ``activities described in this subsection'';
                (3) in subsection (b)--
                        (A) in paragraph (3)(B), by striking ``aerial'';
                    and
                        (B) in paragraph (4), by striking ``$55,000,000''
                    and inserting ``$70,000,000'';
                (4) in subsection (c), by striking ``an appropriate
            research and development entity of a military department'' and
            inserting ``the Irregular Warfare Technology Support
            Directorate'';
                (5) by redesignating subsections (e) and (f) as subsections
            (f) and (g), respectively;
                (6) by inserting after subsection (d) the following:
        ``(e) Annual Report.--The Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
    appropriate committees of Congress on an annual basis a report that
    shall include for the preceding year a description of activities
    conducted under the program including--
                ``(1) an assessment of progress made by the United States
            and Israel in addressing unmanned systems threats and
            requirements;
                ``(2) an assessment of the program's collaboration with
            other United States Government programs and defense
            contractors;
                ``(3) an update on efforts to transition capabilities to
            acquisition program managers for fielding by United States or
            Israeli military services, components, and commands; and
                ``(4) recommendations for future program activities and
            funding.''; and
                (7) in subsection (g) (as so redesignated), by striking
            ``December 31, 2026'' and inserting ``December 31, 2028''.
        (b) Transition Provision.--The Secretary of Defense shall continue
    to carry out the activities authorized by section 1278 of the National
    Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020, as such section was in
    effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act, until
    such time as the Secretary submits to the appropriate committees of
    Congress the report required by subsection (a)(2) of such section for
    purposes of carrying of the activities required by such section, as
    amended by subsection (a) of this section.

    SEC. 1214. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON INTERNATIONAL DEFENSE EXHIBITIONS.

        It is the sense of Congress that the Department of Defense and its
    agencies should not participate in international defense exhibitions in
    any way until the Secretary of Defense certifies that such exhibitions
    and the jurisdictions in which they are located allow Israeli companies
    to fully participate in the exhibition and are not using restrictions
    or the threat of restrictions on any party's participation in the
    exposition as a means of deterring Israel from defending itself.

    SEC. 1215. STUDY AND REPORT ON INTERNATIONAL SECURITY MEASURES ON THE
                  BORDER BETWEEN GAZA AND EGYPT.

        (a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the
    Secretary of State, shall conduct a study on steps that Israel, Egypt,
    and the United States can take to enhance international security
    measures on the border between Gaza and Egypt to ensure Hamas and other
    actors do not use tunnels or methods via the Mediterranean Sea to
    smuggle weapons and illicit goods.
        (b) Report.--
                (1) In general.--The Secretary shall submit to the
            appropriate congressional committees a report that contains the
            results of the study.
                (2) Matters to be included.--The report required by this
            subsection shall include a description and map indicating
            existing tunnels on the border between Gaza and Egypt.
                (3) Definition.--In this subsection, the term ``appropriate
            congressional committees'' means--
                        (A) the Committee on Armed Services and the
                    Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of
                    Representatives; and
                        (B) the Committee on Armed Services and the
                    Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate.

    SEC. 1216. ESTABLISHMENT OF DEFENSE INNOVATION UNIT OFFICE IN ISRAEL.

        (a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with
    the Government of Israel, shall seek to establish an office of the
    Defense Innovation Unit at a location within the territory of Israel.
        (b) Functions.--The functions of the office established under
    subsection (a) shall be--
                (1) to engage appropriate counterparts of the Ministry of
            Defense of Israel and representatives of the private sector in
            collaborative efforts to counter developments by Iran, China,
            and other adversaries of dual-use defense technologies;
                (2) to leverage resources and innovation activities of the
            United States and Israel for the benefit of the national
            security of the United States and Israel;
                (3) to identify Israeli innovations and technological
            competitive advantages that can be incorporated and integrated
            into the United States defense industrial base; and
                (4) to carry out such other functions of the Defense
            Innovation Unit in Israel as the Director of the Unit considers
            appropriate.

    SEC. 1217. U.S.-ISRAEL DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE HARMONIZATION.

        (a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, acting through the
    Under Secretary for Acquisition and Sustainment, shall convene the
    U.S.-Israel Defense Industrial Base Working Group to study the
    potential for defense industrial base integration between the United
    States and Israel, including the possibility of inclusion into the
    national technology and industrial base (as defined in section 4801 of
    title 10, United States Code).
        (b) Protection of Sensitive Information.--Any activity carried out
    pursuant to the authority provided by subsection (a) shall be conducted
    in a manner that appropriately protects sensitive information and the
    national security interests of the United States and Israel.

    SEC. 1218. REPORT ON U.S.-ISRAEL MILITARY EXERCISES.

        (a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that--
                (1) conducting regular military exercises of increasing
            complexity with the State of Israel that involve air, sea,
            ground, space, and cyberspace forces supports the national
            security interests of the United States;
                (2) these military exercises should include other regional
            partners as well when feasible; and
                (3) these military exercises strengthen the readiness of
            U.S. forces and those of our partners, bolster their ability to
            operate together, reinforce deterrence, and support regional
            security.
        (b) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for a period not to
    exceed 3 years, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
    congressional defense committees a report that includes the following:
                (1) A list of Department of Defense exercises that included
            Israel over the previous 12 months.
                (2) A detailed description of--
                        (A) the capabilities and missions rehearsed in each
                    exercise;
                        (B) how each exercise rehearsed new or more
                    challenging combat capabilities and scenarios;
                        (C) how each exercise improved the readiness and
                    capabilities of participating militaries and
                    strengthened their ability to operate together; and
                        (D) the resources that would be needed to conduct
                    more frequent and beneficial U.S.-Israel military
                    exercises.
                (3) A plan to increase the complexity of exercises and
            invite other regional partners to participate.
        (c) Form.--The report required by subsection (b) shall be in
    written form and transmitted in an unclassified manner and may contain
    a classified annex.

            Subtitle C--Matters Relating to the Near and Middle East

    SEC. 1231. REPEAL OF WAR-RELATED REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR CONCLUDED
                  OPERATIONS.

        Section 1221 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2006 (10 U.S.C. 113 note) is repealed.

    SEC. 1232. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF CERTAIN
                  COALITION NATIONS FOR SUPPORT PROVIDED TO UNITED STATES
                  MILITARY OPERATIONS.

        (a) Extension of Authority.--Subsection (a) of section 1233 of the
    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (Public Law
    110-181; 122 Stat. 393) is amended in the matter preceding paragraph
    (1) by striking ``beginning on October 1, 2024, and ending on December
    31, 2025'' and inserting ``beginning on October 1, 2025, and ending on
    December 31, 2026,''.
        (b) Extension of Limitation on Amount.--Subsection (d)(1) of such
    section is amended by striking ``beginning on October 1, 2024, and
    ending on December 31, 2025'' and inserting ``beginning on October 1,
    2025, and ending on December 31, 2026,''.

    SEC. 1233. EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE
                  ASSISTANCE TO VETTED SYRIAN GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS.

        Section 1209 of the Carl Levin and Howard P. ``Buck'' McKeon
    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (Public Law
    113-291; 128 Stat. 3541) is amended--
                (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``December 31, 2025''
            and inserting ``December 31, 2026'';
                (2) in subsection (e)(1)--
                        (A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by
                    striking ``elements of the Syrian opposition and
                    other''; and
                        (B) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``Shia
                    militias aligned with or supporting the Government of
                    Syria'' and inserting ``Shia militias previously
                    aligned with or supporting the Assad government''; and
                (3) in subsection (l)(3)(E)), by striking ``December 31,
            2025'' and inserting ``the date specified in the matter
            preceding paragraph (1) of subsection (a)''.

    SEC. 1234. EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE
                  ASSISTANCE TO COUNTER THE ISLAMIC STATE OF IRAQ AND
                  SYRIA.

        Section 1236 of the Carl Levin and Howard P. ``Buck'' McKeon
    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (Public Law
    113-291; 128 Stat. 3559) is amended--
                (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``December 31, 2025''
            and inserting ``December 31, 2026'';
                (2) by striking subsection (g);
                (3) by redesignating subsections (h) through (o) as
            subsections (g) through (n), respectively;
                (4) in paragraph (1)(C)(i) of subsection (i) (as so
            redesignated), by striking ``subsection (l)(2)'' and inserting
            ``subsection (k)(2)'';
                (5) in paragraph (2) of subsection (k) (as so
            redesignated)--
                        (A) in subparagraph (B)(ii), by striking
                    ``subsection (j)(1)(C)'' and inserting ``subsection
                    (i)(1)(C)''; and
                        (B) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``subsection
                    (k)'' and inserting ``subsection (j)''; and
                (6) in paragraph (6) of subsection (n) (as so
            redesignated), by striking ``December 31, 2025'' and inserting
            ``December 31, 2026''.

    SEC. 1235. COUNTER-TERRORISM SUPPORT.

        (a) Authority to Provide Support.--Subsection (a)(1) of section
    1226 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016
    (Public Law 114-92; 22 U.S.C. 2151 note) is amended--
                (1) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``with Syria'' and
            inserting ``with any other country''; and
                (2) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``with Libya'' and
            inserting ``with any other country''.
        (a) Support to Government of Lebanon.--Subsection (c)(2) of such
    section is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Such support
    may be used only to promote the ability of the armed forces of Lebanon
    to counter the threat posed by Lebanese Hezbollah, Hamas, ISIS, and any
    other terrorist organization that threaten the security of Lebanon and
    its neighbors.''.
        (b) Extension of Authority.--Subsection (h) of such section is
    amended by striking ``December 31, 2025'' and inserting ``December 31,
    2026''.

    SEC. 1236. PROHIBITION ON FUNDING TO BADR ORGANIZATION.

        None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or
    otherwise made available to the Secretary of Defense for fiscal year
    2026 may be made available to the Badr Organization.

    SEC. 1237. INTELLIGENCE SHARING WITH RESISTANCE UNITS IN AFGHANISTAN.

        The Secretary of Defense shall provide such intelligence sharing as
    the Secretary determines appropriate with units of the former Afghan
    Army and police forces, as well as other units the Secretary determines
    are resistance units, for purposes of countering the Taliban.

    SEC. 1238. EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF ANNUAL REPORT ON MILITARY
                  POWER OF IRAN.

        (a) Matters to Be Included.--Subsection (b) of section 1245 of the
    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (10 U.S.C. 113
    note) is amended--
                (1) in paragraph (1)--
                        (A) by redesignating subparagraphs (B), (C), (D),
                    and (E) as subparagraphs (D), (E), (F) and (G),
                    respectively;
                        (B) by adding after subparagraph (A) the following
                    subparagraphs:
                        ``(B) the evolving use of terrorism in Iran's
                    security strategy, be it direct or indirect via proxy;
                        ``(C) evolving thresholds for the use of direct and
                    attributable force by Iran;''.
                        (C) in subparagraph (F), by striking ``and'' at the
                    end;
                        (D) in subparagraph (G), by striking the period at
                    the end and inserting ``; and''; and
                        (E) by adding after subparagraph (G) the following
                    subparagraph:
                        ``(H) how Iran believes an integrated American,
                    Arab, and Israeli regional security architecture
                    focused on intelligence sharing, air and missile
                    defense, and maritime security would create challenges
                    for Iranian grand strategy, security strategy, and
                    military strategy.'';
                (2) in paragraph (2)--
                        (A) by redesignating subparagraphs (C) and (D) as
                    subparagraphs (D) and (E), respectively;
                        (B) in subparagraph (D), by striking ``; and'' at
                    the end; and
                        (C) by adding after subparagraph (B) the following
                    subparagraph:
                        ``(C) a summary of Iran's procurement of advanced
                    conventional capabilities from Russia and the impact of
                    these procurements on Iran's military capabilities,
                    Israel's Qualitative Military Edge, and Iran's
                    conventional forces as assessed under subparagraph
                    (B);'';
                (3) in paragraph (3)--
                        (A) in subparagraph (C), by inserting ``any Iraqi
                    Shia-militia operating under the auspices of the
                    `Islamic Resistance,''' after ``the Badr
                    Organization,'';
                        (B) in subparagraph (E), by striking the semicolon
                    at the end and inserting ``, including United States
                    forces in Iraq, Syria, Jordan, and the Red Sea;''
                        (C) in subparagraph (I)(ii), by striking ``and
                    activities; and'' and inserting ``, assets, and
                    critical infrastructure; and'';
                        (D) in subparagraph (J), by striking ``ability to
                    manipulate the information environment both
                    domestically and against the interests of the United
                    States and its allies; and'' and inserting
                    ``information warfare efforts designed to oppress the
                    Iranian people and undermine the United States, its
                    allies, and its interests;''
                        (C) in subparagraph (K), by striking the period at
                    the end and inserting ``; and''; and
                        (D) by adding at the end the following
                    subparagraph:
                        ``(L) an assessment of the military power of
                    Iranian proxies and partners, including Hezbollah,
                    Hamas, Palestine Islamic Jihad, Ansar Allah, and Iraqi
                    and Syrian proxies.'';
                (4) in paragraph (4)--
                        (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``nuclear
                    weapons capabilities and developments'' and inserting
                    ``nuclear weapons-related advances, including growth of
                    atomic infrastructure, fissile material inventories and
                    purity, and weaponization-related activities'';
                        (B) by redesignating subparagraphs (G) as
                    subparagraph (I);
                        (C) in subparagraph (F), by striking ``to the
                    Middle East and Europe; and'' and inserting
                    ``globally;''; and
                        (D) by adding after subparagraph (F) the following
                    subparagraphs:
                        ``(G) a detailed analysis of the domestic and
                    foreign supply chains supporting Iran's drone program;
                        ``(H) a detailed assessment of the domestic
                    production capacity by Iran's proxies in the Middle
                    East of long-range strike capabilities, to include
                    mortars, IRAMs, rockets, drones, cruise missiles, and
                    ballistic missiles; and'';
                (5) in paragraph (5), by striking ``nuclear development,
            ballistic missiles, and chemical, biological, and advanced
            conventional weapons, weapon systems, and delivery vehicles''
            and inserting ``nuclear weapons, missiles and drones, and
            chemical, biological, and advanced conventional weapons and
            their delivery vehicles''; and
                (6) in paragraph (8)--
                        (A) by striking ``or any foreign terrorist
                    organization.'' and inserting ``the Badr Organization,
                    any other foreign terrorist organization, or any
                    special designated global terrorist.'';
                        (B) by striking ``the Bashar al-Assad regime,'' and
                    inserting ``the Russian Federation, elements of the
                    former Bashar al-Assad regime,''; and
                        (C) by inserting ``Ansarallah,'' after ``Hamas,''.
        (b) Definitions.--Subsection (c) of such section is amended--
                (1) in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end and
            inserting ``regardless of whether they are surface-to-surface
            or anti-ship missiles.''; and
                (2) in paragraph (4), by striking the period at the end and
            inserting ``regardless of whether they are surface-to-surface
            or anti-ship missiles.''.
        (c) Termination.--Subsection (d) of such section is amended by
    striking ``December 31, 2026'' and inserting ``December 31, 2030''.

                       Subtitle D--Reports and Strategies

    SEC. 1241. MODIFICATION AND EXTENSION OF ANNUAL REPORT ON MILITARY AND
                  SECURITY DEVELOPMENTS INVOLVING THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION.

        Section 1234 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 134 Stat.
    3936) is amended--
                (1) in subsection (b) to read as follows:
        ``(b) Matters to Be Included.--The report required under subsection
    (a) shall include the following:
                ``(1) The goals, factors, and trends shaping Russia's
            security strategy and military strategy, including military
            spending and investment priorities.
                ``(2) Developments in the military doctrine, operational
            concepts, joint command and organizational structures, and
            significant military operations and deployments of the Russian
            Armed Forces.
                ``(3) An assessment of the force structure, readiness, and
            capabilities of the Russian Armed Forces.
                ``(4) An assessment of the military strategy, objectives,
            and force posture of the Russian Armed Forces deployed in the
            Arctic and the North Atlantic region.
                ``(5) An assessment of the military strategy, objectives,
            and force posture of the Russian Armed Forces as they relate to
            the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), including the
            force posture of Russian Armed Forces deployed adjacent to
            NATO's borders, including in Kaliningrad.
                ``(6) An assessment of the military strategy, objectives,
            and force posture of the Russian Armed Forces deployed in
            Ukraine or adjacent to Ukraine's borders.
                ``(7) An assessment of the military strategy, objectives,
            and force posture of the Russian Armed Forces in the Baltic and
            Black Seas.
                ``(8) An assessment of the reconstitution efforts of the
            Russian Armed Forces, including its ability to restore losses
            from the war in Ukraine and to expand its force beyond 2022
            levels.
                ``(9) An assessment of the impact of United States and
            international sanctions on the Russian military's
            reconstitution efforts, including an assessment of the impact
            of removing sanctions on the Russian military's reconstitution
            efforts.
                ``(10) An assessment of what the Russian Armed Forces has
            learned from the war in Ukraine and how it has applied those
            lessons.
                ``(11) An assessment of the military strategy, objectives,
            and force posture of Russia that affect countries in Latin
            America and the Caribbean.
                ``(12) An assessment of the military strategy, objectives,
            and force posture of Russia that affect countries in the Indo-
            Pacific, with a specific emphasis on how such strategy,
            objectives, and force posture affect the People's Republic of
            China.
                ``(13) An assessment of the military strategy, objectives,
            and force posture of Russia that affect countries in the Middle
            East.
                ``(14) An assessment of the military strategy, objectives,
            and force posture of Russia that affect countries in Africa.
                ``(15) An assessment of human rights violations committeed
            by Russian private military corporations in African countries,
            including human rights violations committed against Christians
            and other religious groups, during the preceding 10-year period
            (with respect to the first report submitted after the date of
            the enactment of this subsection) or since the most recent
            prior report submitted under this subsection (with respect to
            each subsequent report).
                ``(16) An assessment of the extent to which the Russian
            military and Russian private military corporations are
            collaborating with the People's Republic of China to secure
            mining assets linked to the People's Republic of China in
            Africa, including any entity, engaged in prospecting, mining,
            refining, or smelting materials extracted from the earth,
            that--
                        ``(A) is majority owned by the PRC;
                        ``(B) is legally registered or internationally
                    headquartered in the PRC;
                        ``(C) is directly operating on behalf of the PRC;
                        ``(D) is directly or indirectly controlled or
                    directed by the PRC;
                        ``(E) is formed from a spin-off, merger or
                    acquisition, or sale of a business unit involving an
                    entity described in any of subparagraphs (A) through
                    (D) or is otherwise a successor to such an entity; or
                        ``(F) provides financial services for an entity
                    described in any of subparagraphs (A) through (E).
                ``(17) A description of Russia's overseas military basing,
            military logistics capabilities, and infrastructure to project
            power.
                ``(18) A summary of all significant Russian cooperation
            with foreign forces, including major training and exercises,
            foreign deployments, and basing agreements--specifying for each
            Russian foreign deployment the number of force deployed, the
            types of capabilities deployed, the length of the deployment,
            and any agreement enabling or governing the deployment.
                ``(19) An assessment of relations between the Russian
            Federation and Iran, the People's Republic of China, and North
            Korea, with respect to security and military matters.
                ``(20) An assessment of the proliferation activities of
            Russia and Russian entities, including activities relating to
            the supply of materials, technologies, or expertise relating to
            nuclear weapons or other weapons of mass destruction or missile
            systems to other states or non-state actors.
                ``(21) An assessment of Russia's nuclear program and
            capabilities, including
                        ``(A) its nuclear strategy and associated
                    doctrines;
                        ``(B) the size and state of its stockpile and
                    projections of its future arsenals;
                        ``(C) its civil and military production capacities;
                    and
                        ``(D) the modernization and force structure of its
                    strategic forces.
                ``(22) A description of Russia's current missile defense
            strategy and capabilities, including efforts to develop missile
            defense capabilities.
                ``(23) A description of Russia's anti-access and area
            denial capabilities.
                ``(24) A description of Russia's command, control,
            communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and
            reconnaissance modernization program and capabilities and the
            applications for such program and capabilities for precision-
            guided weapons.
                ``(25) An assessment of Russia's space and counterspace
            programs and capabilities.
                ``(26) An assessment of Russia's cyberwarfare and
            electronic warfare capabilities (including details on the
            number of malicious cyber incidents originating from Russia
            against Department of Defense infrastructure).
                ``(27) An assessment of any influence operations or
            campaigns by the Russian Federation targeting the United
            States, any military alliances and partnerships of which the
            United States is a member, or treaty allies of the United
            States, including:
                        ``(A) the objectives of such operations;
                        ``(B) the tactics, techniques, and procedures used;
                    and
                        ``(C) the impact of such operations on the United
                    States, military alliances or partnerships of which the
                    United States is a member, or treaty allies of the
                    United States;
                        ``(D) detail regarding any campaign that
                    specifically targeted U.S. Department of Defense
                    personnel; and
                        ``(E) the metrics used to judge the impact of such
                    operations.
                ``(28) An assessment of how Russian private military
            companies are being utilized to advance the security interests
            of the Russian Federation;
                ``(29) An assessment of the threat perception of the
            Russian Federation by U.S. allies and partners in the Indo-
            Pacific.
                ``(30) Other military and security developments involving
            Russia that the Secretary of Defense considers relevant to
            United States national security.''; and
                (2) in subsection (g), by striking ``January 31, 2026'' and
            inserting ``January 31, 2030''.

    SEC. 1242. REPORT ON UNITED STATES DETERRENCE AND DEFENSE POSTURE IN
                  THE EUROPEAN REGION.

        (a) Report Required.--
                (1) In general.--At the same time as the submission of the
            budget of the President (submitted to Congress pursuant to
            section 1105 of title 31, United States Code) for each of
            fiscal years 2027 and 2028, the Commander of the United States
            European Command shall submit to the congressional defense
            committees a report containing the independent assessment of
            the Commander with respect to the activities and resources
            required, for the first fiscal year beginning after the date of
            submission of the report and the four following fiscal years,
            to achieve the following objectives:
                        (A) The implementation of the National Defense
                    Strategy with respect to the European region.
                        (B) The maintenance of the comparative military
                    advantage of the United States and North Atlantic
                    Treaty Organization (NATO) with respect to the Russian
                    Federation.
                        (C) The reduction of the risk of executing
                    contingency plans of the Department of Defense,
                    including contingency plans conducted by United States
                    Central Command and United States Africa Command.
                        (D) The maintenance of the capability and capacity
                    to defense the homeland forward.
                (2) Matters to be included.--The report required by
            paragraph (1) shall include the following:
                        (A) With respect to the achievement of the
                    objectives described in paragraph (1), a description of
                    the intended force structure and posture of assigned
                    and allocated forces in each NATO member country.
                        (B) An assessment of the capability requirements to
                    achieve such objectives.
                        (C) An assessment of logistics requirements,
                    including personnel, equipment, supplies, storage, and
                    maintenance needs to achieve such objectives.
                        (D) An identification of required infrastructure
                    and military construction investments to achieve such
                    objectives.
                        (E) An assessment of security cooperation
                    authorities, activities, or resources required to
                    achieve such objectives.
                        (F)(i) A plan to fully resource United States force
                    posture and capabilities, including--
                                (I) a detailed assessment of the resources
                            necessary to address the elements described in
                            subparagraphs (A) through (E), including
                            specific cost estimates for recommended
                            investments or projects--
                                        (aa) to maintain a posture and
                                    presence of the United States Armed
                                    Forces that meet the objectives of
                                    paragraph (1);
                                        (bb) to maintain the logistics and
                                    maintenance capabilities and the pre-
                                    positioning of equipment, munitions,
                                    fuel, and materiel that meet the
                                    objectives of paragraph (1);
                                        (cc) to carry out a program of
                                    exercises, training, experimentation,
                                    and innovation for the joint force that
                                    meet the objectives of paragraph (1);
                                        (dd) to maintain the infrastructure
                                    to ensure the responsiveness and
                                    resiliency of the United States Armed
                                    Forces within NATO in order to meet the
                                    objectives of paragraph (1);
                                        (ee) to build the defense and
                                    security capabilities, capacity, and
                                    cooperation of allies and partners that
                                    meet the objectives of paragraph (1);
                                    and
                                        (ff) to modernize the capabilities
                                    available to United States European
                                    Command to meet the objectives of
                                    paragraph (1); and
                                (II) a detailed timeline to achieve the
                            intended force structure and posture described
                            in clause (i).
                        (ii) The specific cost estimates required by clause
                    (i)(I) shall, to the maximum extent practicable,
                    include the following:
                                (I) With respect to procurement accounts--
                                        (aa) amounts displayed by account,
                                    budget activity, line number, line
                                    item, and line item title; and
                                        (bb) a description of the
                                    requirements for each such amount.
                                (II) With respect to research, development,
                            test, and evaluation accounts--
                                        (aa) amounts displayed by account,
                                    budget activity, line number, program
                                    element, and program element title; and
                                        (bb) a description of the
                                    requirements for each such amount.
                                (III) With respect to operation and
                            maintenance accounts--
                                        (aa) amounts displayed by account
                                    title, budget activity title, line
                                    number, and subactivity group title;
                                    and
                                        (bb) a description of the specific
                                    manner in which each such amount would
                                    be used.
                                (IV) With respect to military personnel
                            accounts--
                                        (aa) amounts displayed by account,
                                    budget activity, budget subactivity,
                                    and budget subactivity title; and
                                        (bb) a description of the
                                    requirements for each such amount.
                                (V) With respect to each project under
                            military construction accounts (including
                            unspecified minor military construction and
                            amounts for planning and design), the country,
                            location, project title, and project amount for
                            each fiscal year.
                                (VI) With respect to any expenditure or
                            proposed appropriation not described in
                            subclauses (I) through (V), a level of detail
                            equivalent to or greater than the level of
                            detail provided in the future-years defense
                            program submitted pursuant to section 221(a) of
                            title 10, United States Code.
                        (iii) A budget display, prepared with the
                    assistance of the Under Secretary of Defense
                    (Comptroller), that compares the independent assessment
                    of the Commander of the United States European Command
                    with the amounts contained in the budget display for
                    the applicable fiscal year.
                (3) Form.--The report required by paragraph (1) may be
            submitted in classified form, but shall include an unclassified
            summary.
        (b) Briefing Required.--Not later than 15 days after the submission
    of the budget of the President (submitted to Congress pursuant to
    section 1105 of title 31, United States Code) for each of fiscal years
    2027 and 2028, the Secretary of Defense (acting through the Under
    Secretary of Defense for Policy, the Under Secretary of Defense
    (Comptroller), and the Director of Cost Assessment and Program
    Evaluation) and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff shall provide
    to the congressional defense committees a joint briefing, and any
    written comments the Secretary of Defense and the Chairman of the Joint
    Chiefs of Staff consider necessary, with respect to their assessments
    of the report submitted under subsection (a), including their
    assessments of the feasibility and advisability of the plan required by
    subsection (a)(2)(F).

    SEC. 1243. EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF ANNUAL REPORT ON MILITARY AND
                  SECURITY DEVELOPMENTS INVOLVING THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF
                  CHINA.

        (a) Matters to Be Included.--Subsection (b) of section 1202(a) of
    the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000 (10 U.S.C.
    113 note) is amended--
                (1) in paragraph (3)(C), by striking the period at the end
            and inserting ``, including nuclear and drone development
            cooperation.'';
                (2) in paragraph (7)(A), by inserting ``, including foreign
            farmland acquisitions,'' after ``Chinese overseas investments
            or projects'';
                (3) in paragraph (8)(A)--
                        (A) by striking ``infrastructure) and'' and
                    inserting ``infrastructure),''; and
                        (B) by striking the period at the end and inserting
                    ``, and the likely role of Chinese cyber capabilities
                    in a conflict with the United States.'';
                (4) in paragraph (9)(B), by striking ``and other advanced
            technologies'' and inserting ``biotechnology, and other
            advanced and emerging technologies''; and
                (5) in paragraph (10)--
                        (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``and'' at the
                    end;
                        (B) by redesignating subparagraph (B) as
                    subparagraph (C);
                        (C) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the
                    following:
                        ``(B) the likely strategic intent of the People's
                    Liberation Army in a conflict over Taiwan, and how the
                    People's Republic of China will conduct a cyber enabled
                    economic warfare campaign, a cross straight invasion
                    campaign, or a blockade campaign; and''.
        (b) Termination.--Subsection (a) of such section is amended by
    striking ``January 31, 2027'' and inserting ``January 31, 2030''.

    SEC. 1244. REPORT RELATING TO AUKUS PILLAR 1.

        (a) Report Required.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with
    the Secretary of State, shall submit to the Committee on Armed Services
    of the Senate, Committee on Armed Services of the House of
    Representatives, Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate, and the
    Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives a report
    on the impact and potential of Pillar 1 of the Australia, the United
    Kingdom, and the United States partnership (in this section referred to
    as the ``AUKUS partnership'') including--
                (1) a detailed description of how Pillar 1 of the AUKUS
            partnership encourages the economic coordination between
            Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States, including
            through domestic businesses, the defense industries, and direct
            investments;
                (2) a detailed description of how Pillar 1 of the AUKUS
            partnership encourages the defense coordination between
            Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States to protect
            United States national security and the stability of the Indo-
            Pacific region;
                (3) a detailed description of how Pillar 1 of the AUKUS
            partnership encourages the diplomatic coordination between
            Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States to
            increase the ties among such countries; and
                (4) a detailed description and analysis of how terminating
            the AUKUS partnership would harm the economic, defense, and
            diplomatic coordination between Australia, the United Kingdom,
            and the United States.
        (b) Form.--The report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted
    in unclassified form but may contain a classified annex if submitted
    separately from the unclassified portion.

    SEC. 1245. REPORT ON STRATEGY FOR INCREASING MEMBERSHIP IN THE
                  COMPREHENSIVE SECURITY INTEGRATION AND PROSPERITY
                  AGREEMENT.

        (a) In General.--Not later than July 1, 2026, the Secretary of
    Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate
    and the House of Representatives a report describing the strategic
    importance of the Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity
    Agreement and the benefits of its potential expansion.
        (b) Elements.--The report required under subsection (a) shall also
    include the following:
                (1) An assessment of the strategic benefits of CSIPA to
            regional and global security.
                (2) An assessment of CSIPA's operational value to the
            Department of Defense and partners in the region following the
            Red Sea attacks.
                (3) An assessment of how CSIPA leverages United States
            military assets such as the Fifth Fleet to address regional
            threats.
                (4) Identification of potential modifications to the CSIPA
            framework that would support broader regional participation.
                (5) An evaluation of the resource and capability
            requirements necessary to expand CSIPA membership.
                (6) Recommendations for further collaboration between the
            United States Armed Forces and CSIPA members.
        (c) Definition of Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity
    Agreement.--In this section, the terms ``Comprehensive Security
    Integration and Prosperity Agreement'' and ``CSIPA'' refers to the
    cooperative agreement signed by the United States and the Kingdom of
    Bahrain on September 13, 2023.

    SEC. 1246. INCLUSION OF SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES IN PLANNING AND
                  STRATEGY RELATING TO THE ARCTIC REGION.

        (a) Strategy.--
                (1) Requirement.--Not later than one year after the date of
            the enactment of this Act, the Commander of the United States
            Special Operations Command, in consultation with the Secretary
            of Defense and the Commander of the United States Northern
            Command, shall develop and submit to the Committees on Armed
            Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a
            Special Operations Forces Arctic Security Strategy, applicable
            across each component of the special operations forces and
            within each Armed Force (in this section referred to as the
            ``strategy'').
                (2) Requirements.--The strategy shall--
                        (A) build upon the findings of the report under
                    section 1090(a)(3) of the National Defense
                    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-
                    81; 10 U.S.C. 113 note) and the 2022 National Defense
                    Strategy;
                        (B) facilitate a consistent understanding of Arctic
                    security priorities across the Department of Defense
                    and a common understanding of the use and purpose of
                    special operations forces for Arctic activities across
                    the Armed Forces, combatant commands, and other
                    relevant elements of the Department of Defense; and
                        (C) promote greater use and prioritization of
                    special operations forces capabilities, particularly
                    with respect to the special operations force of the
                    Army, in Arctic security planning and coordination with
                    Indigenous populations and High North allies and
                    partners.
        (b) Elements.--The strategy shall include the following:
                (1) A plan for the leveraging of North American Indigenous
            Arctic populations, and the establishment of working
            definitions and parameters for cooperation with such
            populations in the following areas:
                        (A) Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance
                    gathering.
                        (B) Improved Arctic training and operation tactics,
                    techniques, and procedures.
                        (C) Empowering local populations to create
                    solutions to regional issues.
                        (D) Building resilience against invasion and
                    occupation and enhancing deterrence capabilities.
                        (E) Improving the capacity of allies and partners
                    to build capabilities in the region that produce
                    advantages against adversaries.
                        (F) Building United States credibility for combat
                    operations in the region.
                        (G) Demonstrating United States commitment to
                    improving living standards in the region.
                        (H) Any other area the of the Commander of the
                    United States Special Operations Command determines
                    appropriate.
                (2) A requirement that special operations forces achieve
            readiness with respect to not more than two Arctic
            environments.
                (3) With respect to terminology and working definitions of
            the Department--
                        (A) a requirement that--
                                (i) the use of the terms ``Arctic-capable''
                            and ``Arctic-ready'' may no longer be used in
                            any document or other material produced by the
                            Department of Defense that outlines Arctic
                            strategies;
                                (ii) the replacement terms ``Arctic-
                            trained'' and ``Arctic-proficient'' shall be
                            used in lieu of ``Arctic-capable'' and
                            ``Arctic-ready'', respectively; and
                                (iii) the Department shall provide clear
                            definitions and readiness requirements for each
                            replacement term under clause (ii).
                        (B) a review of terminology, and the use of such
                    terminology, relating to military doctrinal readiness
                    (such as the terms ``trained'' and ``proficient'') in
                    the Arctic context, to ensure that the Armed Forces
                    meet operational expectations and may fully partake in
                    joint-training exercises with allies and partners of
                    the United States.
                (4) A description of the conditions necessary to establish
            a standardized pathway for self-validation for each Armed Force
            that requires units to be Arctic capable, with such
            standardized pathway being tailored to each Armed Force but
            consistent with respect to shared terminology, an agreed upon
            list of Arctic environments, and agreed upon standards to
            become Arctic capable in each such environment.
                (5) A requirement that the Commander of the United States
            Special Operations Command, in consultation with the Secretary
            of Defense and the Commander of the United States Northern
            Command, include in any future years plan for the Arctic
            Security Initiative required under section 1090(b)(2)(B) of the
            National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public
            Law 117-81; 10 U.S.C. 113 note) the following:
                        (A) Updates on ongoing priorities for Arctic
                    objectives of the special operations forces.
                        (B) Assessments of the integration of Arctic
                    operations of the special operations forces, including
                    the use of Indigenous approaches to domain awareness.
                        (C) A description of the activities and resources
                    needed for the special operations forces to obtain
                    readiness in the Arctic region, including manning,
                    training, equipping, and funding requirements.
                        (D) Any other matter the Commander of the United
                    States Northern Command and the Secretary of Defense
                    jointly determine appropriate.
                (6) A requirement that, on an annual basis, the Commander
            of the United States Special Operations Command submit to the
            Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives
            and the Senate a progress report (in unclassified form, but
            with the option of including a classified annex) on the
            implementation and use of the strategy, including--
                        (A) an assessment of the ability of the strategy to
                    address new and ongoing concerns;
                        (B) areas relating to the strategy in need of
                    improvement, including any new funding necessary;
                        (C) use of the strategy across each Armed Force;
                    and
                        (D) an updated threat assessment with respect to
                    the Arctic region.
        (c) Definitions.--In this section, the term ``special operations
    forces'' means forces described under section 167(j) of title 10,
    United States Code.

    SEC. 1247. STRATEGY.

        Not later than 300 days after the enactment of this Act the
    Department of Defense shall submit a strategy to the House Armed
    Services Committee and Senate Armed Services Committee relating to
    raising the issue of political prisoners in Pakistan, including former
    Prime Minister Imran Khan, in all military-to-military engagements with
    the military of Pakistan.

             TITLE XIII--OTHER MATTERS RELATING TO FOREIGN NATIONS

                     Subtitle A--Matters Relating to Europe

    SEC. 1301. ALLIED CONTRIBUTIONS TO UNITED STATES FORCE POSTURE ON
                  NATO'S EASTERN FLANK.

        (a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that--
                (1) the United States remains steadfast in its ironclad
            commitment to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) as
            the foundation of transatlantic security and to upholding its
            obligations under the North Atlantic Treaty, including its
            commitment to collective defense under Article 5 of the Treaty;
                (2) at this time, United States forces stationed in and
            deployed to NATO's eastern flank remain critical to
            conventional deterrence and defense on the European continent;
            and
                (3) NATO allies should strengthen the alliance by
            contributing further to the costs associated with the
            alliance's force posture on NATO's eastern flank, including
            United States forces stationed in and deployed to other allied
            countries, not solely within their own national borders, using
            the authorities of section 2350j of title 10, United States
            Code, as amended by subsection (b).
        (b) Amendments.--Section 2350j of title 10, United States Code, is
    amended--
                (1) in subsection (b), by inserting ``another country or''
            before ``a regional organization'';
                (2) in subsection (c)--
                        (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by
                    inserting before the colon at the end the following:
                    ``, to be allocated as the country or regional
                    organization making the contribution may specify'';
                        (B) in paragraph (1), by adding at the end before
                    the period the following: ``in the host nation or
                    another country'';
                        (C) in paragraph (2), by adding at the end before
                    the period the following: ``in the host nation or
                    another country'';
                        (D) in paragraph (3), by adding at the end before
                    the period the following: ``in the host nation or
                    another country''; and
                        (E) by adding at the end the following:
                ``(4) Sustainment of United States armed forces in a
            deployed, rotational, or permanent change of station status in
            a NATO country.'';
                (3) by redesignating subsection (f) as subsection (g);
                (4) by inserting after subsection (e) the following:
        ``(f) Limitation on Availability of Contributions for Costs of
    Military Construction Projects.--The authority to provide for the
    payment of military construction projects of the Department of Defense
    under subsection (c)(2) may be exercised only with respect to
    contributions accepted under subsection (a) on or after the date of the
    enactment of this subsection.''; and
                (5) in paragraph (2) of subsection (g) (as so amended), by
            amending subparagraph (E) to read as follows:
                        ``(E) The amount of such burden sharing
                    contributions expended, by eligible category, including
                    compensation for--
                                ``(i) local national employees;
                                ``(ii) military construction projects;
                                ``(iii) supplies and services of the
                            Department of Defense; and
                                ``(iv) sustainment of United States armed
                            forces in a deployed, rotational, or permanent
                            change of station status in a NATO country.''.
        (c) Definition.--In this section, the term ``sustainment of United
    States armed forces''--
                (1) means the provision of the reasonable and proper costs
            of United States armed forces in a deployed, rotational, or
            permanent change of station status in a NATO country, for fuel,
            transportation, force protection including cyber protection,
            training ammunition, utilities, medical and maintenance
            services, including that which is required to keep
            infrastructure, pre-positioned stocks, and equipment in good
            working order; and
                (2) does not include pay, allowances, and other normal
            benefits to which the United States forces are entitled.

    SEC. 1302. EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF UKRAINE SECURITY ASSISTANCE
                  INITIATIVE.

        (a) In General.--Section 1250 of the National Defense Authorization
    Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (Public Law 114-92; 129 Stat. 1068) is
    amended--
                (1) in subsection (c), by adding at the end the following:
                ``(7) Presidential determination.--None of the amounts
            authorized to be appropriated by subsection (f) for a fiscal
            year may be obligated or expended for that fiscal year until
            the date on which the President submits 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 written determination that doing so is in the
            national interest of the United States.'';
                (2) in subsection (f), by adding at the end the following:
                ``(11) For fiscal year 2026, $300,000,000.
                ``(12) For fiscal year 2027, $300,000,000.''; and
                (3) in subsection (h), by striking ``December 31, 2026''
            and inserting ``December 31, 2028''.
        (b) Applicability.--The amendment made by subsection (a)(1) shall
    apply beginning with amounts authorized to be appropriated or otherwise
    made available for fiscal year 2026.

    SEC. 1303. EXTENSION OF REPORT RELATING TO ALLIED AND PARTNER SUPPORT
                  TO UKRAINE.

        Section 1243 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 460) is amended--
                (1) in subsection (a)--
                        (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``and'' at the
                    end;
                        (B) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph
                    (3); and
                        (C) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following:
                ``(2) all allied contributions to Jumpstart Foreign
            Military Sales cases or any similar initiatives; and''; and
                (2) in subsection (c), by striking ``January 1, 2025'' and
            inserting ``January 1, 2027''.

    SEC. 1304. OVERSIGHT OF UNITED STATES FORCE POSTURE IN EUROPE.

        (a) In General.--Until the date that is 90 days after the date on
    which the Commander of the United States European Command and the
    Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the heads of other relevant
    Federal departments and agencies, have each independently submitted to
    the appropriate congressional committees the certifications and
    assessments described in subsection (b), none of the funds authorized
    to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal
    year 2026 for the Department of Defense may be used--
                (1) to take any action to reduce the total number of
            members of the Armed Forces assigned, deployed, or allocated to
            the United States European Command and present in the European
            theater to a number less than 76,000; or
                (2) to divest, consolidate, or otherwise return to a host
            country any sites included in the real property inventory of
            the United States European Command as of June 1, 2025.
        (b) Certifications and Assessments Described.--The certifications
    and assessments described in this subsection shall include the
    following:
                (1) A certification that such a reduction, divestment,
            consolidation, or return of forces from Europe is in the
            national security interests of the United States, including a
            justification explaining the analysis behind such
            certification.
                (2) A certification that the Secretary has consulted
            appropriately with North Atlantic Treaty Organization (referred
            to in this section as ``NATO'') allies and partners regarding
            such a reduction, divestment, consolidation, or return.
                (3) An assessment of the threat the Russian Federation
            poses to NATO in the near-, medium-, and long-term.
                (4) A description of the requirements being prioritized
            that necessitate such a reduction, divestment, consolidation,
            or return.
                (5) An analysis of the impact of such a reduction,
            divestment, consolidation, or return on the security of the
            United States, as well as the deterrence and defense posture of
            NATO.
                (6) An analysis of the impact of such a reduction,
            divestment, consolidation, or return on the ability of the
            Armed Forces to support or execute the contingency plans of the
            Department of Defense, including operations--
                        (A) conducted by the United States European
                    Command, within the area of responsibility of the
                    European Command; or
                        (B) by the United States Central Command and the
                    United States Africa Command, leveraging agreements
                    with countries in the area of responsibility of the
                    European Command regarding access, basing, or
                    overflight.
                (7) An analysis of the impact of such a reduction,
            divestment, consolidation, or return on the ability of the
            Armed Forces to defend the homeland forward.
                (8) An analysis of the impact of such a reduction,
            divestment, consolidation, or return on military training and
            major military exercises, including on interoperability with
            NATO allies and partners.
                (9) A description of consultations with NATO, as well as
            NATO allies and partners, regarding such a reduction,
            divestment, consolidation, or return.
                (10) A plan for how the United States will coordinate with
            NATO to ensure that NATO can assume the capabilities and
            responsibilities of the members of the United States Armed
            Forces withdrawn as a result of such a reduction, divestment,
            consolidation, or return.
                (11) An assessment of the impact of such a reduction,
            divestment, consolidation, or return on transatlantic
            cooperation to deter the People's Republic of China.
        (c) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this section,
    the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means--
                (1) the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on
            Foreign Relations of the Senate; and
                (2) the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on
            Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives.
        (d) Sunset.--The limitation in subsection (a) shall terminate on
    September 30, 2026.

    SEC. 1305. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON NATO MILITARY READINESS.

        It is the sense of Congress that each member country of NATO should
    annually commit to providing, at a minimum, 3.5 percent of GDP to core
    defense spending and an additional 1.5 percent of GDP to defense-
    related infrastructure spending, to ensure NATO military readiness.

    SEC. 1306. BALTIC SECURITY INITIATIVE.

        (a) Establishment.--Pursuant to the authority provided in chapter
    16 of title 10, United States Code, the Secretary of Defense shall
    establish and carry out an initiative, to be known as the ``Baltic
    Security Initiative'' (in this section referred to as the
    ``Initiative''), for the purpose of deepening security cooperation with
    the military forces of the Baltic countries.
        (b) Relationship to Existing Authorities.--The Initiative required
    by subsection (a) shall be carried out pursuant to the authorities
    provided in title 10, United States Code.
        (c) Objectives.--The objectives of the Initiative shall be--
                (1) to achieve United States national security objectives
            by--
                        (A) deterring aggression by the Russian Federation;
                    and
                        (B) implementing the North Atlantic Treaty
                    Organization's new Strategic Concept, which seeks to
                    strengthen the alliance's deterrence and defense
                    posture by denying potential adversaries any possible
                    opportunities for aggression;
                (2) to enhance regional planning and cooperation among the
            military forces of the Baltic countries, particularly with
            respect to long-term regional capability projects, including--
                        (A) long-range precision fire systems and
                    capabilities;
                        (B) integrated air and missile defense;
                        (C) maritime domain awareness;
                        (D) land forces development, including stockpiling
                    large caliber ammunition;
                        (E) command, control, communications, computers,
                    intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance;
                        (F) special operations forces development;
                        (G) coordination with and security enhancements for
                    Poland, which is a neighboring North Atlantic Treaty
                    Organization ally; and
                        (H) other military capabilities, as determined by
                    the Secretary of Defense; and
                (3) with respect to the military forces of the Baltic
            countries, to improve cyber defenses and resilience to hybrid
            threats.
        (d) Strategy.--
                (1) In general.--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 setting forth a strategy
            for the Department of Defense to achieve the objectives
            described in subsection (b).
                (2) Considerations.--The strategy required by this
            subsection shall include a consideration of--
                        (A) security assistance programs for the Baltic
                    countries authorized as of the date on which the
                    strategy is submitted;
                        (B) the ongoing security threats to the North
                    Atlantic Treaty Organization's eastern flank posed by
                    Russian aggression, including as a result of the
                    Russian Federation's 2022 invasion of Ukraine with
                    support from Belarus; and
                        (C) the ongoing security threats to the Baltic
                    countries posed by the presence, coercive economic
                    policies, and other malign activities of the People's
                    Republic of China.
        (e) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that the
    Secretary of Defense should seek to require matching funds from each of
    the Baltic countries that participate in the Initiative in amounts
    commensurate with amounts provided by the Department of Defense for the
    Initiative.
        (f) Baltic Countries Defined.--In this section, the term ``Baltic
    countries'' means--
                (1) Estonia;
                (2) Latvia; and
                (3) Lithuania.

            Subtitle B--Matters Relating to the Indo-Pacific Region

    SEC. 1311. EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF PACIFIC DETERRENCE INITIATIVE.

        (a) In General.--Subsection (c) of section 1251 of the William M.
    (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
    2021 (10 U.S.C. 113 note) is amended--
                (1) by striking ``the National Defense Authorization Act
            for Fiscal Year 2025'' and inserting ``the National Defense
            Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026''; and
                (2) by striking ``fiscal year 2025'' and inserting ``fiscal
            year 2026''.
        (b) Report.--Subsection (d)(1)(A) of such section is amended by
    striking ``fiscal years 2026 and 2027'' and inserting ``fiscal years
    2027 and 2028''.
        (c) Plan Required.--Subsection (e) of such section is amended by
    striking ``fiscal years 2026 and 2027'' and inserting ``fiscal years
    2027 and 2028''.

    SEC. 1312. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO TRANSFER FUNDS FOR BIEN HOA DIOXIN
                  CLEANUP.

        Section 1253(b) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 134 Stat.
    3955) is amended by striking ``fiscal year 2025'' and inserting
    ``fiscal year 2026''.

    SEC. 1313. TAIWAN SECURITY COOPERATION INITIATIVE.

        Subsection (d) of section 1323 of the National Defense
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159) is
    amended--
                (1) by striking ``Of the amounts'' and inserting the
            following:
                ``(1) Of the amounts''; and
                (2) by adding at the end the following:
                ``(2) Of the amounts authorized to be appropriated for
            fiscal year 2026 for the Department of Defense, not more than
            $1,000,000,000 may be made available for the purposes of
            subsection (a).''.

    SEC. 1314. EXTENSION OF DETERRENCE PILOT PROGRAM.

        Section 1314(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
    Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159; 10 U.S.C. 311 note) is amended by
    striking ``December 31, 2027'' and inserting ``December 31, 2030''.

    SEC. 1315. STRATEGY TO STRENGTHEN MULTILATERAL DETERRENCE IN THE INDO-
                  PACIFIC.

        (a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall implement a
    strategy to strengthen multilateral deterrence against regional
    aggression in the Indo-Pacific region by expanding multilateral
    coordination with United States allies and partners in the region, with
    particular emphasis on Japan, the Philippines, and Australia, including
    through enhancing multilateral access and basing agreements, command
    and control structures, intelligence-sharing, and exercises and
    operations.
        (b) Strategy Requirements.--The strategy required by subsection (a)
    shall describe current activities and identify future actions to be
    taken over the next 5 years by the Department of Defense to--
                (1) leverage reciprocal access agreements between the
            United States and its Indo-Pacific allies and partners,
            particularly Japan, the Philippines, and Australia, to expand
            regional access for these and other allied and partner
            militaries, including for purposes of enhancing
            interoperability at locations across the Indo-Pacific region,
            prepositioning munitions stockpiles, and jointly supporting and
            leveraging shared facilities, operational access, and
            infrastructure;
                (2) improve command and control structures enabling
            enhanced multilateral coordination with Indo-Pacific allies and
            partners, including through the Combined Coordination Center in
            the Philippines, the joint force headquarters of the United
            States in Japan, and a potential combined coordination
            structure in Australia;
                (3) expand intelligence-sharing and maritime domain
            awareness among the United States and Indo-Pacific allies and
            partners, including through the Bilateral Intelligence Analysis
            Cell in Japan and the Combined Coordination Center in the
            Philippines; and
                (4) expand the scope and scale of multilateral military
            exercises and operations in the region, particularly among the
            United States, Japan, Australia, and the Philippines, including
            more frequent combined maritime operations through the Taiwan
            Strait and in the South China Sea.
        (c) Submission; Interim Report.--
                (1) Submission of strategy.--Not later than 180 days after
            the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense
            shall submit to the congressional defense committees the
            strategy required by subsection (a), including an
            identification of any changes to funding or policy required to
            strengthen multilateral deterrence among the United States and
            allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific against regional
            aggression.
                (2) Interim report on implementation.--Not later than March
            15, 2027, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
            congressional defense committees a report on the progress of
            the implementation of the strategy required by subsection (a),
            including any resource or authority gaps identified in the
            Department's ability to execute the strategy.

    SEC. 1316. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON DEFENSE ALLIANCE AND PARTNERSHIP WITH
                  SOUTH KOREA.

        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--
                (1) reinforcing the United States alliance with South
            Korea;
                (2) maintaining the presence of approximately 28,500
            members of the United States Armed Forces deployed to South
            Korea;
                (3) enhancing mutual defense base cooperation; and
                (4) affirming the United States extended deterrence
            commitment using the full range of United States defense
            capabilities, 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.

    SEC. 1317. REPORT ON CIVILIAN-MILITARY RELATIONS IN THE FREELY
                  ASSOCIATED STATES.

        (a) In General.--The Commander of United States Indo-Pacific
    Command, acting through Joint Task Force-Micronesia, shall be
    responsible for assessing and coordinating military efforts to
    strengthen community relationships between the United States Armed
    Forces and individuals living in the Freely Associated States (FAS) and
    impacted by military installations, installations, and operating
    locations in the FAS. including through consultation with each of the
    Armed Forces, other elements of United States Indo-Pacific Command, and
    the Secretary of State.
        (b) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Commander of United States Indo-Pacific
    Command, acting through Joint Task Force-Micronesia, shall submit to
    the congressional defense committees a report that includes--
                (1) the results of a study on the relationships between
            civilians living in the FAS and Armed Forces presence in the
            FAS;
                (2) an assessment of such relationships;
                (3) a summary of efforts by the Armed Forces to improve
            such relationships to the extent affected by United States
            military activities in the FAS;
                (4) an identification of legally available, civilian-
            military community engagement programs, activities, and
            authorities with respect to the FAS;
                (5) an identification of any new authorities needed to
            implement existing DoD civilian-military community engagement
            programs, activities, and authorities in the FAS;
                (6) an identification of any other components of Federal
            departments or agencies required to implement any whole-of-
            government, civilian-military community engagement programs,
            activities, and authorities in the FAS; and
                (7) a plan and estimated cost for improving such community
            engagement with respect to the impact of United States military
            activities in the FAS.

    SEC. 1318. ANNUAL REPORT ON PRESENCE AND ACTIVITIES OF EUROPEAN UNION
                  AND NATO MILITARIES IN THE INDO-PACIFIC REGION.

        (a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Commander of United
    States Indo-Pacific Command, in coordination with the Commander of
    United States European Command, shall submit to the congressional
    defense committees a comprehensive report on the military presence and
    activities of European Union and NATO member countries in the Indo-
    Pacific region, that also includes--
                (1) the best available estimate, over the course of the
            preceding year, of the sum of--
                        (A) the number of land, maritime, and air personnel
                    of the United States Armed Forces, who are working
                    jointly with
                        (B) the reported number of personnel from European
                    Union and NATO-member militaries operating in or
                    deployed to the Indo-Pacific region; and
                (2) an analysis of how the presence of the militaries of
            such countries in the Indo-Pacific region contributes to
            deterrence against Chinese aggression, including a discussion
            of posture, capability, multilateral operations, and strategic
            signaling effects.
        (b) Criteria.--Each report required under subsection (a) shall
    include, with respect to each military of a member country of the
    European Union or NATO with a presence in the Indo-Pacific region, the
    following:
                (1) An estimate of the percentage of each military's total
            forces, disaggregated by service branch (land, maritime, air),
            that are typically deployed, stationed, or otherwise present in
            the Indo-Pacific region on an annual basis.
                (2) Types and frequency of military activities, such as
            maritime patrols, joint training exercises, port visits,
            freedom of navigation operations, and other relevant operations
            conducted in the Indo-Pacific region.
                (3) Identification and assessment of the specific
            offensive, defensive, and logistics capabilities deployed or
            maintained by each military in the region, including platforms,
            systems, and infrastructure.
                (4) An analysis of how the military presence and
            capabilities of each military complement enhances or increases
            United States military readiness and capabilities in the Indo-
            Pacific region.

    SEC. 1319. STRATEGY TO ENHANCE INDO-PACIFIC DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL
                  COOPERATION.

        (a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall develop and
    implement a strategy to enhance defense industrial cooperation between
    the United States and allies and partners of the United States in the
    Indo-Pacific region.
        (b) Strategy Requirements.--The strategy required by subsection (a)
    shall--
                (1) describe current activities and identify future actions
            to be taken over the next 5 years by the Department of Defense
            to enhance defense industrial cooperation (as such term is
            defined in the Security Assistance Management Manual of the
            Defense Security Cooperation Agency) between the United States
            and allies and partners of the United States in the Indo-
            Pacific region, including efforts under the existing
            Partnership for Indo-Pacific Industrial Resilience;
                (2) identify lessons the Department has learned from
            defense industrial cooperation initiatives with European
            allies, including through meetings among National Armament
            Directors of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, the European
            Union, and NATO, for efforts to enhance defense industrial
            cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region;
                (3) identify priority armaments for joint development,
            production, or sustainment with Indo-Pacific allies and
            partners, including priority weapons systems for joint
            acquisition and sustainment with Taiwan; and
                (4) describe plans for cooperating with the Department of
            State, the Department of Commerce, and other relevant Federal
            departments or agencies to resolve bureaucratic hurdles, such
            as export controls, that could impede deeper defense industrial
            collaboration with Indo-Pacific allies and partners of the
            United States.
        (c) Briefing and Report.--
                (1) Briefing.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
            the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall brief
            the congressional defense committees on the strategy required
            by subsection (a), including an identification of any changes
            to funding or policy required to enhance defense industrial
            collaboration with Indo-Pacific allies and partners of the
            United States.
                (2) Interim report on implementation.--Not later than March
            15, 2027, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
            congressional defense committees a report on the progress of
            the implementation of the strategy required by subsection (a),
            including any resource or authority gaps identified in the
            Department's ability to execute the strategy.

    SEC. 1320. ANNUAL REPORT ON TAIWAN CAPABILITIES AND INTELLIGENCE
                  SUPPORT.

        Section 1248 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81) is amended--
                (1) in subsection (a)--
                        (A) by striking ``fiscal year 2027, the Secretary
                    of State and the Secretary of Defense, in coordination
                    with the Director of National Intelligence and the
                    heads of other relevant Federal departments and
                    agencies, shall jointly'' and inserting ``fiscal year
                    2031, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with
                    the Secretary of State and the Director of National
                    Intelligence, shall'';
                        (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``ability of
                    Taiwan'' and inserting ``readiness of the Taiwan
                    military'';
                        (C) by redesignating paragraph (16) as paragraph
                    (19); and
                        (D) by adding after paragraph (15) the following:
                ``(16) An assessment regarding how Japan, the Republic of
            Korea, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Australia would likely
            respond to contingencies, including--
                        ``(A) a military strike or invasion of Taiwan or an
                    offshore island of Taiwan, including Kinmen, Matsu,
                    Wuciou, Taiping Island, and Penghu;
                        ``(B) a commercial blockade of Taiwan in which
                    international vessels are subjected to search or
                    seizure by the People's Liberation Army;
                        ``(C) a major cyberattack against the critical
                    infrastructure of Taiwan; and
                        ``(D) a seizure of one or more of Taiwan's offshore
                    islands or territorial claims.
                ``(17) Guidance for representatives from the military of
            Taiwan to attend, as observers and as appropriate, joint
            military exercises led by the United States, such as the
            biennial Rim of the Pacific exercise.
                ``(18) An assessment of the feasibility of using economic
            tools, including export controls, sanctions, and tariffs, to
            deter China from carrying out the actions described in
            subparagraphs (A) through (D) of paragraph (16).''; and
                (2) in subsection (b)--
                        (A) in paragraph (2), by striking ``; and'' and
                    inserting a semicolon;
                        (B) in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the
                    end and inserting ``; and''; and
                        (C) by adding at the end the following:
                ``(4) an assessment of how the United States Armed Forces
            could marshal resources to respond to the actions described in
            subparagraphs (A) through (D) of subsection (a)(16), based on
            the force posture and stockpiles of the Armed Forces.''.

    SEC. 1321. STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP ON DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL PRIORITIES
                  BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND TAIWAN.

        The Secretary of Defense shall seek to establish a partnership
    between the Department of Defense and appropriate counterparts of
    Taiwan in order to--
                (1) enhance market opportunities for United States-based
            and Taiwan-based defense technology companies;
                (2) bolster Taiwan's defense industrial base;
                (3) harmonize global security posture through emerging
            technology;
                (4) counter the Chinese Communist Party and Chinese
            Communist Party-aligned adversarial proxy group development of
            dual-use defense technologies; and
                (5) in coordination with appropriate counterpart offices of
            the Taiwan Ministry of National Defense--
                        (A) enable coordination on defense industrial
                    priorities;
                        (B) streamline emerging defense technology research
                    and development;
                        (C) create more pathways to market for defense
                    technology startups; and
                        (D) collaborate on the coordinated development of
                    dual-use defense capabilities, such as--
                                (i) drones;
                                (ii) microchips.
                                (iii) directed energy weapons.
                                (iv) artificial intelligence.
                                (v) missile technology.
                                (vi) intelligence, surveillance, and
                            reconnaissance technology.

    SEC. 1322. REPORTING REQUIREMENT ON OBSTACLES TO TAIWANESE PROCUREMENT.

        (a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment
    of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the
    Secretary of State, shall submit to the appropriate committees of
    Congress a report identifying obstacles to United States assistance in
    strengthening Taiwan's self-defense capabilities as well as any policy
    recommendations to address those obstacles.
        (b) Form.--The report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted
    in unclassified form but may include a classified annex.
        (c) Appropriate Committees of Congress Defined.--In this section,
    the term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means-- (1) the
    Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Armed Services of
    the Senate; and (2) the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee
    on Armed Services of the House of Representatives.

    SEC. 1323. INVITATION TO TAIWAN TO THE RIM OF THE PACIFIC EXERCISE.

        The Secretary of Defense is directed to invite the naval forces of
    Taiwan to any Rim of the Pacific Exercise that is to take place
    following the date of enactment of this Act.

    SEC. 1324. SUPPORT FOR TAIWAN TO IMPROVE THE RESILIENCE AND SECURITY OF
                  ITS ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE.

        The President should take such actions as may be necessary to--
                (1) consistent with the Taiwan Relations Act (22 U.S.C.
            3301 et seq.), support efforts to strengthen Taiwan's ability
            to withstand any potential blockade or embargo, in whole or in
            part, including by exploring opportunities for training and
            support to the Taiwan Navy with respect to convoy operations
            involving liquefied natural gas; and
                (2) ensure Taiwan is eligible for energy security and
            diversification efforts undertaken by the United States
            pursuant to section 2004 of the European Energy Security and
            Diversification Act of 2019, including by providing Taiwan with
            access to same liquified natural gas programs as European
            countries.

                        TITLE XIV--OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS

                         Subtitle A--Military Programs

    SEC. 1401. WORKING CAPITAL FUNDS.

        Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2026
    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.

    SEC. 1402. CHEMICAL AGENTS AND MUNITIONS DESTRUCTION, DEFENSE.

        (a) Authorization of Appropriations.--Funds are hereby authorized
    to be appropriated for the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2026
    for expenses, not otherwise provided for, for Chemical Agents and
    Munitions Destruction, Defense, as specified in the funding table in
    section 4501.
        (b) Use.--Amounts authorized to be appropriated under subsection
    (a) are authorized for the destruction of lethal chemical agents and
    munitions in accordance with section 1412 of the Department of Defense
    Authorization Act, 1986 (50 U.S.C. 1521).

    SEC. 1403. DRUG INTERDICTION AND COUNTER-DRUG ACTIVITIES, DEFENSE-WIDE.

        Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for the Department
    of Defense for fiscal year 2026 for expenses, not otherwise provided
    for, for Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities, Defense-wide,
    as specified in the funding table in section 4501.

    SEC. 1404. DEFENSE INSPECTOR GENERAL.

        Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for the Department
    of Defense for fiscal year 2026 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.

    SEC. 1405. DEFENSE HEALTH PROGRAM.

        Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2026
    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.

                           Subtitle B--Other Matters

    SEC. 1411. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITIES FOR FUNDING AND MANAGEMENT OF JOINT
                  DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE-DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
                  MEDICAL FACILITY DEMONSTRATION FUND FOR CAPTAIN JAMES A.
                  LOVELL HEALTH CARE CENTER, ILLINOIS.

        (a) In General.--Section 1704(e) of the National Defense
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (Public Law 111-84; 123 Stat.
    2573), as most recently amended by section 1421(a) of the National
    Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159; 138
    Stat. 2129), is amended by striking ``September 30, 2026'' and
    inserting ``September 30, 2027''.
        (b) Authority for Transfer of Funds.--Of the funds authorized to be
    appropriated for section 1405 and available for the Defense Health
    Program for operation and maintenance, $162,500,000 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 (Public Law 111-84; 123
    Stat. 2571). 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.
        (c) Use of Transferred Funds.--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 (Public
    Law 110-417; 122 Stat. 4500).

    SEC. 1412. AMENDMENT TO NATIONAL DEFENSE STOCKPILE SHORTFALL BRIEFINGS.

        (a) In General.--Section 14(f)(2) of the Strategic and Critical
    Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98h-5(f)(2)) is amended--
                (1) by amending subparagraph (A) to read as follows:
                ``(A) a list of the materials described in such paragraph
            and, for each such material--
                        ``(i) a description of the material;
                        ``(ii) the priority of the material; and
                        ``(iii) the objective to be achieved if funding is
                    provided, in whole or in part, for the acquisition of
                    the material to remedy the shortfall of such material
                    in the stockpile;''.
                (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``and'' at the end;
                (3) in subparagraph (C), by striking the period at the end
            and inserting a semicolon; and
                (4) by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs:
                ``(D) verification that the National Defense Stockpile
            Manager manages and evaluates the stockpile using the most
            complete and accurate data provided by the military departments
            (as defined under section 101(a) of title 10, United States
            Code);
                ``(E) the amounts appropriated by Congress to the stockpile
            for both the current fiscal year and the previous fiscal year;
                ``(F) a description of any progress or mitigation plans
            based on recommendations to address such shortfall that were
            made in reports submitted under subsection (a) prior to such
            briefing;
                ``(G) a description of the risks resulting from the
            inability of the armed services to provide comprehensive data
            for all strategic and critical materials;
                ``(H) the cost to remedy all such shortfalls; and
                ``(I) the cost to remedy such shortfalls for such materials
            that are a priority.''.
        (b) Implementation Briefing.--Not later than February 1, 2026, the
    Secretary of Defense and the Director of the Defense Logistics Agency
    shall jointly provide to congressional defense committees a briefing on
    the progress of implementing the recommendations in the report of the
    Government Accountability Office titled ``National Defense Stockpile:
    Actions Needed to Improve DOD's Efforts to Prepare for Emergencies''
    and dated September 10, 2024 (GAO-24-106959), including--
                (1) the specific actions taken to implement such
            recommendations;
                (2) an explanation of any obstacles to implementing such
            recommendations;
                (3) a description of any planned actions to implement such
            recommendations; and
                (4) for each such recommendation not fully implemented as
            of the date of such briefing, an estimate of the date on which
            such recommendation will be fully implemented.

    SEC. 1413. BEGINNING BALANCES OF THE DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY WORKING
                  CAPITAL FUND FOR AUDIT PURPOSES.

        For purposes of an audit conducted under chapter 9A of title 10,
    United States Code, of the Defense Logistics Agency Working Capital
    Fund established pursuant to section 2208 of title 10, United States
    Code, Working Capital Funds--
                (1) the Fund Balance with Treasury opening balance for
            October 1, 2024, for United States Standard General Ledger
            Account 101000 is $3,483,483,641.67, as recorded in official
            accounting records;
                (2) the Unexpended Appropriations-Cumulative opening
            balance for October 1, 2024, for United States Standard General
            Ledger Account 310000 is $883,887,145.71, as recorded in
            official accounting records;
                (3) the Cumulative Results of Operations opening balance
            for October 1, 2024, for United States Standard General Ledger
            Account 331000 is $27,271,547,121.85, as recorded in official
            accounting records;
                (4) the Contract Authority Carried Forward opening balance
            for October 1, 2024, for United States Standard General Ledger
            Account 413900 is $13,130,151,985.39, as recorded in official
            accounting records;
                (5) the Total Actual Resources-Collected opening balance
            for October 1, 2024, for United States Standard General Ledger
            Account 420100 is $3,578,944,883.86, as recorded in official
            accounting records; and
                (6) the Unapportioned-Unexpired Authority opening balance
            for October 1, 2024, for United States Standard General Ledger
            Account 445000 is $507,354,134.72, as recorded in official
            accounting records.

    SEC. 1414. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR ARMED FORCES RETIREMENT
                  HOME.

        There is hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2026
    from the Armed Forces Retirement Home Trust Fund the sum of $77,000,000
    for the operation of the Armed Forces Retirement Home.

    SEC. 1415. REPORT ON PRIORITIZATION OF RECOVERY OF RARE EARTH ELEMENTS
                  FROM END-OF-LIFE EQUIPMENT.

        (a) Report Required.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, acting through the
    Director of the Defense Logistics Agency, shall submit to the
    Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
    Representatives a report on the efforts of the Department of Defense to
    prioritize the recovery of rare earth elements from end-of-life
    equipment of the Department through the Strategic Materials Recovery
    and Reuse Program.
        (b) Elements.--The report required by subsection (a) shall include
    the following:
                (1) A description of current activities of the Strategic
            Materials Recovery and Reuse Program to recover rare earth
            elements from end-of-life equipment of the Department of
            Defense.
                (2) An assessment of planned expansions of the Strategic
            Materials Recovery and Reuse Program to increase the recovery
            and recycling of rare earth elements within the United States.
                (3) A description of the management practices,
            partnerships, and resource requirements necessary to scale the
            operations of the Strategic Materials Recovery and Reuse
            Program to increase the recovery and recycling of rare earth
            elements within the United States.
                (4) Recommendations for enhancing the recovery and
            recycling of rare earth elements domestically under the
            Strategic Materials Recovery and Reuse Program to support the
            defense industrial base and reduce the reliance of the
            Department of Defense on foreign sources for rare earth
            elements.
        (c) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``strategic and critical materials'' means
            materials determined by the President to be strategic and
            critical materials under section 3(a) of the Strategic and
            Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98b(a)).
                (2) The term ``Strategic Materials Recovery and Reuse
            Program'' means the program of the Defense Logistics Agency
            established pursuant to section 6(a)(5) of the Strategic and
            Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98e(a)(5)) for
            the recovery of strategic and critical materials available from
            Federal agencies.

                      TITLE XV--CYBERSPACE-RELATED MATTERS

                          Subtitle A--Cyber Operations

    SEC. 1501. ACCOUNTABILITY OF THE AUTHORIZATION TO OPERATE PROCESSES.

        Section 1522 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159; 10 U.S.C. 2223 note) is amended--
                (1) in subsection (b)(2)--
                        (A) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``and'' at the
                    end;
                        (B) in subparagraph (D), by striking the period at
                    the end and inserting a semicolon; and
                        (C) by adding at the end the following new
                    subparagraphs:
                        ``(E) defines Department of Defense-wide, mandatory
                    timelines for activities performed by authorizing
                    officials with respect to an Authorization to Operate
                    for cloud-hosted platforms, services, and applications;
                    and
                        ``(F) establishes processes and policies, developed
                    in coordination with the Chief Information Officers of
                    the military departments, for the boards established in
                    subsections (c) and (d).'';
                (2) by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) as subsections
            (e) and (g), respectively;
                (3) by inserting after subsection (b) the following new
            subsections:
        ``(c) Establishment of Authority-to-Operate Expedited Appeals Board
    for the Department of Defense.--
                ``(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after enactment
            of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall establish a board,
            to be known as the `Authority-to-Operate Expedited Appeals
            Board'.
                ``(2) Responsibilities.--
                        ``(A) In general.--The board established under
                    paragraph (1) shall decide whether to grant each
                    Authorization to Operate for which a relevant
                    stakeholder in the Authorization to Operate submission
                    process submits a request in accordance with
                    subparagraph (B) not later than 90 days after the date
                    on which such relevant stakeholder submits such
                    request.
                        ``(B) Submission.--A relevant stakeholder in the
                    Authorization to Operate submission process seeking a
                    decision from the board established under paragraph (1)
                    with respect to an Authorization to Operate may submit
                    a request for such decision to such board if--
                                ``(i) a request for such Authorization to
                            Operate was appropriately submitted to the
                            authorizing official for such Authorization to
                            Operate not less than 180 days prior to the
                            submission to the board; and
                                ``(ii) as of the date of such submission,
                            such authorizing official has not made a final
                            decision with respect to such Authorization to
                            Operate.
                        ``(C) Authorizing official authority.--Upon the
                    submission of a request for an Authorization to Operate
                    in accordance with subparagraph (B), the authorizing
                    official for an Authorization to Operate shall cease to
                    have authority to grant or deny such Authorization to
                    Operate.
                ``(3) Submission for consideration.--The Secretary of
            Defense shall ensure that each relevant stakeholder in the
            Authorization to Operate submission process may submit to the
            board established under paragraph (1) a request for a decision
            under paragraph (2).
                ``(4) Board requirements.--
                        ``(A) Membership.--The board established under
                    paragraph (1) shall be composed of the following
                    members:
                                ``(i) The Chief Information Officer of the
                            Department of Defense.
                                ``(ii) The Commander of the United States
                            Cyber Command.
                                ``(iii) The Director of the Defense
                            Information Systems Agency.
                                ``(iv) Any other official determined
                            appropriate by the chair of such board.
                        ``(B) Chair.--The chair of the board established
                    under paragraph (1) shall be the Chief Information
                    Officer of the Department of Defense.
                        ``(C) Frequency.--The board established under
                    paragraph (1) shall meet not less than frequently than
                    quarterly.
                ``(5) Existing forum.--
                        ``(A) In general.--The Secretary of Defense may
                    designate a body in the Department of Defense to carry
                    the responsibilities described in paragraph (2) if--
                                ``(i) the body so designated is in
                            existence as of the date of the enactment of
                            this subsection: and
                                ``(ii) the responsibilities of such body
                            relate to managing risks for information
                            technologies.
                        ``(B) Effects.--If the Secretary of Defense
                    designates a body under subparagraph (A)--
                                ``(i) paragraph (1) shall not apply with
                            respect to the Secretary; and
                                ``(ii) such body shall be deemed to be a
                            board established in such military department
                            under paragraph (1) for the purposes of
                            paragraphs (2) and (3).
                        ``(C) Dissolution.--If the body designated by the
                    Secretary of Defense under this paragraph ceases to
                    exist or becomes permanently unable to carry out the
                    responsibilities described in paragraph (2), the
                    Secretary may designate another body in the Department
                    of Defense to carry out such responsibilities or
                    establish a board in accordance with paragraph (1),
                    except that the Secretary shall establish such board
                    not later than 180 days after the date on which the
                    body designated by the Secretary under this paragraph
                    ceases to exist or becomes permanently unable to carry
                    out such responsibilities.
        ``(d) Establishment of Authority-to-Operate Expedited Appeals Board
    for the Military Departments.--
                ``(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after enactment
            of this Act, each Secretary of a military department shall
            establish in such military department a board.
                ``(2) Responsibilities.--
                        ``(A) In general.--Each board established in a
                    military department under paragraph (1) shall decide
                    whether to grant each Authorization to Operate for
                    which a relevant stakeholder in the Authorization to
                    Operate submission process submits a request in
                    accordance with subparagraph (B) not later than 90 days
                    after the date on which such relevant stakeholder
                    submits such request.
                        ``(B) Submission.--A relevant stakeholder in the
                    Authorization to Operate submission process seeking a
                    decision from a board established in a military
                    department under paragraph (1) with respect to an
                    Authorization to Operate may submit a request for such
                    decision to such board if--
                                ``(i) a request for such Authorization to
                            Operate was appropriately submitted to the
                            authorizing official for such Authorization to
                            Operate not less than 180 days prior to the
                            submission to the board;
                                ``(ii) the Authorization to Operate is for
                            an information system of such military
                            department; and
                                ``(iii) as of the date of such submission,
                            the authorizing official for such Authorization
                            to Operate has not made a final decision with
                            respect such Authorization to Operate.
                        ``(C) Authorizing official authority.--Upon the
                    submission of a request for an Authorization to Operate
                    in accordance with subparagraph (B), the authorizing
                    official for an Authorization to Operate shall cease to
                    have authority to grant or deny such Authorization to
                    Operate.
                ``(3) Submission capability.--The Secretary concerned for a
            military department shall ensure that each relevant stakeholder
            in the Authorization to Operate submission process may submit
            to the board established in such military department under
            paragraph (1) a request for a decision under paragraph (2).
                ``(4) Board requirements.--
                        ``(A) Membership.--A board established in a
                    military department under paragraph (1) shall be
                    composed of the following members:
                                ``(i) The Chief Information Officer of such
                            military department.
                                ``(ii) The service acquisition executive of
                            such military department.
                                ``(iii) The commanders of the relevant
                            service cyber components.
                                ``(iv) Any other official determined
                            appropriate by the chair of such board.
                        ``(B) Chair.--The chair of a board established in a
                    military department under paragraph (1) shall be the
                    Chief Information Officer of such military department.
                        ``(C) Frequency.--Each board established under
                    paragraph (1) shall meet not less than frequently than
                    quarterly.
                ``(5) Existing forum.--
                        ``(A) In general.--The Secretary of a military
                    department may designate a body in such military
                    department to carry the responsibilities of described
                    in paragraph (2) if--
                                ``(i) the body so designated is in
                            existence as of the date of the enactment of
                            this subsection: and
                                ``(ii) the responsibilities of such body
                            relate to managing risks for information
                            technologies.
                        ``(B) Effects.--If the Secretary of a military
                    department designates a body under subparagraph (A)--
                                ``(i) paragraph (1) shall not apply with
                            respect to such Secretary; and
                                ``(ii) such body shall be deemed to be a
                            board established in such military department
                            under paragraph (1) for the purposes of
                            paragraphs (2) and (3).
                        ``(C) Dissolution.--If the body designated by the
                    Secretary of a military department under this paragraph
                    ceases to exist or becomes permanently unable to carry
                    out the responsibilities described in paragraph (2),
                    the Secretary may designate another body in such
                    military department to carry out such responsibilities
                    or establish a board in accordance with paragraph (1),
                    except that the Secretary shall establish such board
                    not later than 180 days after the date on which the
                    body designated by the Secretary under this paragraph
                    ceases to exist or becomes permanently unable to carry
                    out such responsibilities.''; and
                (4) by inserting after subsection (e), as so redesignated,
            the following new subsection:
        ``(f) Biannual Report.--
                ``(1) In general.--Not later than six months after the date
            of the enactment of this subsection, and every six months
            thereafter under October 1, 2031, the Secretary of Defense
            shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report
            on activities under this section in the six-month period ending
            on the date of the submission of such report.
                ``(2) Contents.--Each report required under paragraph (1)
            shall include, for the period covered by such report--
                        ``(A) the number of new Authorizations to Operate;
                        ``(B) the number of Authorizations to Operate
                    evaluated;
                        ``(C) the number of requests for Authorizations to
                    Operate that were denied;
                        ``(D) the number of requests for Authorizations to
                    Operate submitted to the board established under
                    subsection (c);
                        ``(E) the number of requests for Authorizations to
                    Operate resolved by the board established under
                    subsection (c);
                        ``(F) the number of requests for Authorizations to
                    Operate submitted to a board established under
                    subsection (d);
                        ``(G) the number of requests for Authorizations to
                    Operate resolved by a board established under
                    subsection (d);
                        ``(H) the average length of time required for a
                    capability to receive an Authorization to Operate in
                    accordance with the organization's implementation of
                    the risk management framework publish by the National
                    Institution of Standards and Technology in NIST Special
                    Publication 800-37, or any amendatory or superseding
                    document thereto;
                        ``(I) the number of Authorizations to Operate
                    issued pursuant to the policy required by subsection
                    (b);
                        ``(J) the number of requested reciprocal
                    Authorizations to Operate denied due to insufficiency
                    of supporting evidence; and
                        ``(K) a narrative summary identifying deficiencies
                    in Bodies of Evidence packages that prevented an
                    authorizing official from adopting the security
                    analysis and artifacts, as appropriate, of a cloud-
                    hosted platform, service, or application that has
                    already been authorized by another authorizing official
                    in the Department of Defense in accordance with the
                    policy required by subsection (b).''.

    SEC. 1502. CODIFICATION OF THE NATIONAL CENTERS OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
                  IN CYBERSECURITY.

        (a) Management of the National Centers of Academic Excellence in
    Cyber.--
                (1) In general.--The Director of Cyber Academic Engagement
            Office shall manage the National Centers of Academic Excellence
            in Cyber program.
                (2) Responsibilities.--In managing the Program, the
            Director shall--
                        (A) consult with the Director of the National
                    Security Agency, the Director of the Cybersecurity and
                    Infrastructure Security Agency of the Department of
                    Homeland Security, the Director of the National
                    Institute of Standards and Technology, the Director of
                    the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Director
                    of the National Science Foundation, to ensure that the
                    cyber education programs and educational resource
                    development efforts and programs of the Federal
                    Government do not compete or conflict with each other;
                        (B) consult with the heads of other appropriate
                    Federal agencies and representatives of appropriate
                    private sector entities, academic institutions, and
                    other organizations as determined necessary by the
                    Director to make the designations under subsection (b);
                    and
                        (C) manage instructional and participatory
                    opportunities available through the efforts, programs,
                    initiatives, and investments from primary through
                    postsecondary levels accounted for in the report
                    required under section 1649 of the National Defense
                    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-
                    92; 133 Stat. 1758).
        (b) Designations.--
                (1) In general.--In addition the responsibilities under
            subsection (a)(2), in carrying out the Program, the Director
            shall designate academic institutions as National Centers of
            Academic Excellence in one or more of cyber defense, cyber
            operations, and cyber research.
                (2) Criteria.--The Director shall make the designations
            under paragraph (1) based on the following:
                        (A) Academic requirements and best practices
                    identified by the Director in consultation with
                    Departments and Agencies enabling the development of
                    educational programs reflecting the full range of cyber
                    work roles specified in the Defense Cyber Workforce
                    Framework, the National Initiative on Cyber Education
                    Workforce Framework for Cyber published by the National
                    Institute of Standards and Technology in NIST Special
                    Publication 800-181, Revision 5, or any successor
                    framework.
                        (B) Institutional criteria and requirements
                    emphasizing the following:
                                (i) Outreach to the surrounding community
                            of an eligible academic institution.
                                (ii) Leadership in contributing to the
                            development of a national cyber workforce,
                            including cultivating educational institution
                            faculty and research leaders.
                                (iii) Leadership in the development of
                            educational and performance expectations for
                            cyber professionals, including through
                            curriculum and degree offerings to prepare
                            future cyber professionals of all knowledge and
                            skill levels.
                                (iv) Demonstrated commitment to
                            implementing cyber best practices within the
                            eligible academic institution across academic
                            disciplines.
                                (v) Demonstrated commitment to seek
                            solutions to challenges in addressing Federal,
                            State, local, territorial, and Tribal level
                            Cyber education needs.
                                (vi) Regional accreditation from one of the
                            six regional accrediting agencies recognized by
                            the Federal Department of Education providing
                            external review to assure quality and ongoing
                            improvement.
                        (C) Increasing collaboration within the cyber
                    education community to support development and sharing
                    of educational materials and curriculum.
                        (D) Increasing collaboration with private sector
                    entities and government employers at the Federal,
                    State, local, territorial, and Tribal levels to further
                    define workforce requirements and assist in defining
                    academic requirements to prepare students for the field
                    of cyber.
        (c) Metrics and Reporting.--
                (1) Metrics.--The Director shall--
                        (A) collaborate with the individuals described in
                    subsection (a)(2)(A) to identify metrics and annual
                    data reporting requirements necessary to assess the
                    degree to which the Program is meeting the objectives
                    of the Program; and
                        (B) ensure adequate data and best practices are
                    made available to the individuals described in
                    subsection (a)(2)(A) to measure the efficacy of the
                    Program and the benefits provided to individuals
                    participating in the Program and to the Department
                    compared to costs of the Program paid by academic
                    institutions participating in the Program and sponsors
                    of the Program.
                (2) Annual report.--Not later than one year after the date
            of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the
            Director shall submit to Congress a report on the benefits
            provided to individuals participating in the Program and to the
            Department compared to costs of the Program paid by academic
            institutions participating in the program and sponsors of the
            Program.
        (d) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``academic institution'' means an eligible and
            current United States community college, college, academy,
            institute, or university in the United States for designation
            under the Program.
                (2) The term ``Cyber Academic Engagement Office'' means the
            office established under section 2192c(a) of title 10, United
            States Code.
                (3) The term ``Director'' means the Director of the Cyber
            Academic Engagement Office.
                (4) The term ``Program'' means the National Centers of
            Academic Excellence in Cyber program.

    SEC. 1503. ASSESSMENT OF CYBER OPERATIONAL SUPPORT TO GEOGRAPHIC
                  COMBATANT COMMANDS.

        (a) Reports.--Not later than one year after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, each commander of a unified combatant command,
    other than the Commander of the United States Cyber Command, shall
    submit to the congressional defense committees a report assessing the
    sufficiency of support provided by the Commander of United States Cyber
    Command in carrying out the mission of such unified combatant command.
        (b) Elements.--Each report submitted by a commander of a unified
    combatant command under subsection (a) shall include an evaluation of--
                (1) the ability of the United States Cyber Command and the
            service cyber components to provide to such combatant command
            capabilities that align with the operational requirements of
            such commander, including capabilities to support such
            commander acting with respect to targets on the joint
            integrated prioritized target list of such commander; and
                (2) such other matters as determined appropriate by such
            commander.

    SEC. 1504. LIMITATION ON THE DIVESTMENT, CONSOLIDATION, AND CURTAILMENT
                  OF CERTAIN ELECTRONIC WARFARE TEST AND EVALUATION
                  ACTIVITIES.

        (a) Prohibition.--The Secretary of the Army shall not take any
    action to divest, consolidate, or curtail any electronic warfare test
    and evaluation activities that were part of an Army element of the
    Major Range and Test Facility Base on or before the date of the
    enactment of this Act until the Secretary submits to the congressional
    defense committees the report described in subsection (b).
        (b) Report.--The report described in this subsection is a report on
    a decision of the Secretary to divest, consolidate, or curtail an
    electronic warfare test or evaluation activity described in subsection
    (a) that contains the following:
                (1) A description of the analytic basis used by the
            Secretary for making the decision, including matters relating
            to any cost, workload, and workforce requirements, as well as
            any analysis relating to operational impact on users of the
            activities.
                (2) The findings from an independent review by the Director
            of the Office of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation of all
            analyses described in paragraph (1).
                (3) A certification by the Director of the Test Resource
            Management Center that the analyses described in paragraph (1)
            and the decision of the Secretary meet the requirement of the
            Department of Defense, as required by section 4173(c)(1)(B) of
            title 10, United States Code.

    SEC. 1505. INCENTIVIZATION PLAN FOR CRITICAL SKILLS FOR MEMBERS OF THE
                  ARMED FORCES TO CARRY OUT DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CYBER
                  OPERATIONS.

        (a) Plan Required.--The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with
    the Commander of the United States Cyber Command, shall develop and
    implement a plan to incentivize critical skills and proficiencies for
    covered members of the Armed Forces required to carry out Department of
    Defense cyber operations.
        (b) Elements.--The plan required under subsection (a) shall include
    the following:
                (1) An identification of critical skills and proficiencies
            required by covered members of the Armed Forces to carry out
            Department of Defense cyber operations.
                (2) A process for reassessment of critical skills and
            identification of lessons learned with respect to such
            operations.
                (3) An identification of skill sets related to such
            operations that should require periodic recertification.
                (4) Estimated personnel levels required for each skill set
            and proficiency related to such operations.
                (5) A process for identifying personnel levels and skills
            of covered members of the Armed Forces that may be useful for
            such operations.
                (6) A process for providing continuation or certification
            pay for each skill set needed for such operations.
                (7) An anticipated budget for incentives to be used with--
                        (A) the level of cyber operations personnel as of
                    the date of the enactment of this Act; and
                        (B) a level of cyber operations personnel that the
                    Secretary considers to be full capacity.
        (c) Report.--Not later than March 1, 2026, the Secretary of the
    Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report
    containing the plan required under subsection (a).
        (d) Covered Members of the Armed Forces Defined.--In this section,
    the term ``covered members of the Armed Forces'' means members of the
    Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Space Force.

    SEC. 1506. EVALUATION OF JOINT TASK FORCE-CYBER FOR THE INDO-PACIFIC
                  AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY.

        (a) Evaluation.--Not later than July 1, 2026, the Secretary of
    Defense, acting through the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber
    Policy, in collaboration with the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of
    Staff, the Commander of United States Cyber Command, and the Commander
    of United States Indo-Pacific Command, shall conduct a comprehensive
    evaluation and provide recommendations on establishing a Joint Task
    Force-Cyber for the Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility.
        (b) Evaluation Requirements.--The evaluation required under
    subsection (a) shall include the following:
                (1) An assessment of cyber force employment requirements
            and capabilities for the Indo-Pacific Command area of
            responsibility.
                (2) An assessment of the operational requirements for Joint
            Task Force-Cyber elements in each geographic combatant command
            area of operations.
                (3) An analysis of the optimal command and control
            structures for the elements of Joint Task Force-Cyber,
            including--
                        (A) the designation of Joint Task Force
                    Establishing Authority described in Joint Publication
                    3-33 of the Joint Task Force Headquarters (January 31,
                    2018);
                        (B) the alignment of operational control and
                    tactical control authorities over subordinate forces
                    assigned to Joint Task Force-Cyber; and
                        (C) concurrent Joint Task Force Establishing
                    Authority management structures between United States
                    Cyber Command and the United States Indo-Pacific
                    Command.
                (4) An assessment of force structure requirements,
            including--
                        (A) the subordinate forces to be assigned to each
                    planned element of Joint Task Force-Cyber, including--
                                (i) Joint Forces Headquarters Cyber of the
                            Navy;
                                (ii) Joint Task Force Ares;
                                (iii) Task Force Two of the Cyber National
                            Mission Force; and
                                (iv) Forward Information Warfare Command
                            Pacific of the Navy;
                        (B) the personnel and resources required to carry
                    out the mission of Joint Task Force-Cyber; and
                        (C) sources of personnel required to meet such
                    personnel requirements.
                (5) An evaluation of the integration and sustainment of
            cyber capabilities and effects.
                (6) An identification of supporting infrastructure
            requirements for the Indo-Pacific Command to conduct cyber
            activities in support of the military objects of the Indo-
            Pacific Command.
                (7) A description of potential missions and lines of effort
            for elements of Joint Task Force-Cyber.
                (8) Such other matters as the Assistant Secretary of
            Defense for Cyber Policy and the Vice Chairman of the Joint
            Chiefs of Staff determine appropriate.
        (c) Implementation Plan for Joint Task Force-Cyber.--The evaluation
    required under subsection (a) shall include a comprehensive
    implementation plan for establishing Joint Task Force-Cyber for the
    United States Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility that is
    based, as determined appropriate, on the findings of such evaluation.
        (d) Report.--Not later than July 1, 2026, the Assistant Secretary
    of Defense for Cyber Policy, the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of
    Staff, and the Commander of United States Cyber Command shall jointly
    submit to the Secretary of Defense and the congressional defense
    committees a report containing--
                (1) the results of the evaluation required under subsection
            (a);
                (2) the implementation plan required under subsection (c);
                (3) the views from each of the geographic combatant
            commands regarding the findings of such evaluation and such
            implementation plan; and
                (4) recommendations for legislative or administrative
            actions required to implement such implementation plan.

                           Subtitle B--Cybersecurity

    SEC. 1511. ANNUAL REPORT ON WEAPON SYSTEMS DATA ACCESSIBILITY AND
                  SECURITY.

        (a) In General.--Not later than April 30, 2026, and annually
    thereafter until September 30, 2030, the Secretary of Defense, in
    coordination with the Secretary of the Army, Secretary of the Navy, and
    Secretary of the Air Force, shall submit to the congressional defense
    committees a report analyzing the weapons platforms of the Department
    of Defense that lack onboard, real-time cybersecurity capabilities.
        (b) Elements.--Each annual report submitted under subsection (a)
    shall include, for each weapons platform analyzed in such report, the
    following:
                (1) An explanation of why onboard, real-time cybersecurity
            capabilities have not yet been integrated into such weapons
            platform.
                (2) An estimate of the cost to implement onboard, real-time
            cybersecurity capabilities into such weapons platform to enable
            monitoring and detection of cyber intrusions.
                (3) A timeline, correlated with the cost estimate required
            under paragraph (2), to implement onboard, real-time
            cybersecurity capabilities across the entire inventory of the
            Department of Defense of such weapons platform.
        (c) Onboard, Real-time Cybersecurity Capabilities Defined.--In this
    section, ``onboard, real-time cybersecurity capabilities'' means
    technologies integrated into a weapons platform that mitigate cyber
    risks to operation, including serial bus monitoring capabilities or
    runtime application self-protection capabilities.

    SEC. 1512. INCORPORATION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE CONSIDERATIONS INTO
                  ANNUAL CYBERSECURITY TRAINING.

        (a) In General.--Not later than one year after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, acting through the
    Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense, shall revise
    the mandatory annual training on cybersecurity for members of the Armed
    Forces and civilian employees of the Department of Defense to include
    content related to the unique cybersecurity challenges posed by the use
    of artificial intelligence.
        (b) Briefings.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, and every 90 days thereafter until the training
    described in subsection (a) has been revised as required by such
    subsection, the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense
    shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of
    Representatives and Senate a briefing on the progress of such revision.

    SEC. 1513. UPDATE TO CYBER SECURITY REQUIREMENTS FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS
                  CONTRACTS.

        (a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Navy shall implement
    regulations requiring that each covered telecommunications contract
    includes updated cyber security requirements for Department wireless
    telecommunication devices to protect against domestic and international
    cybersecurity attacks, including SS7 signaling attacks, diameter
    signaling attacks, SIM hacking, and simulated cellular sites.
        (b) Elements.--The cyber security requirements required to be
    included in covered telecommunication contracts under subsection (a)
    shall include the following:
                (1) Disabling the use of 2G and 3G telecommunication
            networks by Department wireless telecommunication devices, and
            security vulnerabilities in inbound and outbound Signaling
            System 7 traffic from foreign countries and operators of
            foreign telecommunications networks.
                (2) Providing protection against all categories of Diameter
            protocol exploitation, including Category 0 non-application
            information, Category 1 application ID and command codes,
            Category 2 application-specific values, and Category 3 location
            and time.
                (3) Enabling and facilitating rotation of traditionally
            persistent alphanumeric identifiers used to authentic users,
            including the international mobile subscriber identity for
            users, including the international mobile subscriber identity.
                (4) Real-time monitoring and blocking of suspicious
            connections and requests that pose a high risk to
            cybersecurity, including any connection or request that would
            force a Department wireless telecommunication device to use a
            3G telecommunication network, improperly filtered signaling
            traffic, and connections or requests that do not match the
            location of the subscriber, as well as real-time alerting when
            a user of Department wireless telecommunication device is
            targeted by a high-risk connection or request.
                (5) Encrypting data and call sessions, encrypting call data
            records in storage, and storing call data records not longer
            than 60 days.
                (6) Apply modern cryptographic protections to prevent the
            ability to transfer phone numbers between devices and disabling
            user requests to transfer phone numbers between devices.
                (7) Hosting the software infrastructure for the mobile
            network in a commercial cloud computing environment and making
            publicly available quarterly cybersecurity audits conducted by
            independent auditors on behalf of the Department of Defense.
        (c) Certification.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Navy shall certify to the
    congressional defense committees that the Secretary of the Navy has
    implemented the regulations required by subsection (a).
        (d) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``covered telecommunications contract'' means
            a contract--
                        (A) that is entered into under the multiple award
                    contract (as defined in section 3302(a) of title 41,
                    United States Code) described in the memorandum of the
                    Department of Defense entitled ``DoD UNCLASSIFIED
                    Wireless Mobile Services and Devices Spiral 4'' and
                    dated May 23, 2024; or
                        (B) under which the Navy acquires wireless
                    telecommunication services or devices.
                (2) The term ``Department wireless telecommunication
            device'' means a wireless telecommunication device--
                        (A) acquired under a covered telecommunications
                    contract; or
                        (B) that is using wireless telecommunication
                    services under a covered telecommunications contract.

    SEC. 1514. FEDERAL CONTRACTOR VULNERABILITY DISCLOSURE POLICY.

        (a) Recommendations.--
                (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
            the enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of
            Management and Budget, in consultation with the Director of the
            Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, the National
            Cyber Director, the Director of the National Institute of
            Standards and Technology, and any other appropriate head of an
            Executive department, shall--
                        (A) review the Federal Acquisition Regulation
                    contract requirements and language for contractor
                    vulnerability disclosure programs; and
                        (B) recommend updates to such requirements and
                    language to the Federal Acquisition Regulation Council.
                (2) Contents.--The recommendations required by paragraph
            (1) shall include updates to such requirements designed to
            ensure that covered contractors implement a vulnerability
            disclosure policy consistent with NIST guidelines for
            contractors as required under section 5 of the IoT
            Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2020 (15 U.S.C. 278g-3c;
            Public Law 116-207).
        (b) Procurement Requirements.--Not later than 180 days after the
    date on which the recommended contract language developed pursuant to
    subsection (a) is received, the Federal Acquisition Regulation Council
    shall review the recommended contract language and update the FAR as
    necessary to incorporate requirements for covered contractors to
    receive information about a potential security vulnerability relating
    to an information system owned or controlled by a contractor, in
    performance of the contract.
        (c) Elements.--The update to the FAR pursuant to subsection (b)
    shall--
                (1) to the maximum extent practicable, align with the
            security vulnerability disclosure process and coordinated
            disclosure requirements relating to Federal information systems
            under sections 5 and 6 of the IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act
            of 2020 (Public Law 116-207; 15 U.S.C. 278g-3c and 278g-3d);
            and
                (2) to the maximum extent practicable, be aligned with
            industry best practices and Standards 29147 and 30111 of the
            International Standards Organization (or any successor
            standard) or any other appropriate, relevant, and widely used
            standard.
        (d) Waiver.--The head of an agency may waive the security
    vulnerability disclosure policy requirement under subsection (b) if--
                (1) the agency Chief Information Officer determines that
            the waiver is necessary in the interest of national security or
            research purposes; and
                (2) if, not later than 30 days after granting a waiver,
            such head submits a notification and justification (including
            information about the duration of the waiver) to the Committee
            on Oversight and Government Reform of the House of
            Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and
            Governmental Affairs of the Senate.
        (e) Department of Defense Supplement to the Federal Acquisition
    Regulation.--
                (1) Review.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
            enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall review
            the Department of Defense Supplement to the Federal Acquisition
            Regulation contract requirements and language for contractor
            vulnerability disclosure programs and develop updates to such
            requirements designed to ensure that covered contractors
            implement a vulnerability disclosure policy consistent with
            NIST guidelines for contractors as required under section 5 of
            the IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2020 (15 U.S.C. 278g-
            3c; Public Law 116-207).
                (2) Revisions.--Not later than 180 days after the date on
            which the review required under subsection (a) is completed,
            the Secretary shall revise the DFARS as necessary to
            incorporate requirements for covered contractors to receive
            information about a potential security vulnerability relating
            to an information system owned or controlled by a contractor,
            in performance of the contract.
                (3) Elements.--The Secretary shall ensure that the revision
            to the DFARS described in this subsection is carried out in
            accordance with the requirements of paragraphs (1) and (2) of
            subsection (c).
                (4) Waiver.--The Chief Information Officer of the
            Department of Defense, in consultation with the National
            Manager for National Security Systems, may waive the security
            vulnerability disclosure policy requirements under paragraph
            (2) if the Chief Information Officer--
                        (A) determines that the waiver is necessary in the
                    interest of national security or research purposes; and
                        (B) not later than 30 days after granting a waiver,
                    submits a notification and justification (including
                    information about the duration of the waiver) to the
                    Committees on Armed Services of the House of
                    Representatives and the Senate.
        (f) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``agency'' has the meaning given the term in
            section 3502 of title 44, United States Code.
                (2) The term ``covered contractor'' means a contractor (as
            defined in section 7101 of title 41, United States Code)--
                        (A) whose contract is in an amount the same as or
                    greater than the simplified acquisition threshold; or
                        (B) that uses, operates, manages, or maintains a
                    Federal information system (as defined by section 11331
                    of title 40, United Stated Code) on behalf of an
                    agency.
                (3) The term ``DFARS'' means the Department of Defense
            Supplement to the Federal Acquisition Regulation.
                (4) The term ``Executive department'' has the meaning given
            that term in section 101 of title 5, United States Code.
                (5) The term ``FAR'' means the Federal Acquisition
            Regulation.
                (6) The term ``NIST'' means the National Institute of
            Standards and Technology.
                (7) The term ``OMB'' means the Office of Management and
            Budget.
                (8) The term ``security vulnerability'' has the meaning
            given that term in section 2200 of the Homeland Security Act of
            2002 (6 U.S.C. 650).
                (9) The term ``simplified acquisition threshold'' has the
            meaning given that term in section 134 of title 41, United
            States Code.

    SEC. 1515. STRATEGY TO DEFEND AGAINST RISKS POSED BY THE USE OF
                  ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.

        (a) Strategy to Defend Against Risks Posed by Automated and
    Enhanced Adversarial Cyber Operations Conducted With Artificial
    Intelligence.--
                (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
            the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the
            Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the officials
            described in paragraph (3), shall submit to Congress a report
            that includes the following:
                        (A) A description of interagency policies and
                    procedures to defend the defense industrial base,
                    cybersecurity capabilities, supply chains, and physical
                    and operational security of the United States from the
                    national and economic security risks posed by the use
                    of artificial intelligence in the commission of
                    information espionage and cyber attacks.
                        (B) An itemized list of readily available
                    resources, hardware, software, and technologies that
                    can be immediately used to combat the use of artificial
                    intelligence in the commission of information espionage
                    and cyber attacks.
                        (C) An itemized list of resources, hardware,
                    software, technologies, people, and budgetary estimates
                    needed to help Federal agencies combat the use of
                    artificial intelligence in the commission of
                    information espionage and cyber attacks.
                (2) Considerations.--Each report required by paragraph (1)
            shall take the following risks into consideration the
            following:
                        (A) Deepfakes.
                        (B) Voice cloning.
                        (C) Non-kinetic autonomous weapons systems.
                        (D) Synthetic Identities.
                        (E) Enhanced cyber capabilities and automated cyber
                    attacks.
                        (F) Overall digital flashpoint scenarios and
                    escalation through speed.
                (3) Officials described.--The officials described in this
            paragraph are the heads of the following:
                        (A) The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense
                    for Policy.
                        (B) The Defense Innovation Unit.
                        (C) The United States Cyber Command.
                        (D) The Office of Science and Technology Policy in
                    the Executive Office of the President.
                        (E) The Office of Strategic Capital.
                        (F) The Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence
                    Office.
        (b) Recommendations.--Not later than 90 days after the submission
    of a report under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall submit
    to Congress a set of recommendations relating to such report that
    contains the following:
                (1) Recommendations for legislation to address the risks
            posed by the use of artificial intelligence in the commission
            of information espionage and cyber attacks.
                (2) Best practices to assist United State businesses and
            government entities with risk mitigation and incident response
            to address the risks posed by the use of artificial
            intelligence in the commission of information espionage and
            cyber attacks.

             Subtitle C--Information Technology and Data Management

    SEC. 1521. BIOLOGICAL DATA FOR ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.

        (a) AI Accessibility to Qualified Biological Data Resources.--
                (1) In general.--Not later than one year after the
            enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall develop
            and implement requirements that ensure qualified biological
            data resources created by research entirely funded by the
            Department of Defense are collected and stored in a manner that
            facilitates the use of such qualified biological data resources
            for advanced computational methods, including artificial
            intelligence.
                (2) Rules of requirements.--The requirements implemented
            under subsection (a) shall include the following:
                        (A) A definition of the term ``qualified biological
                    data resource'' for the purposes of such requirements,
                    which shall be based on one or more of the following
                    criteria:
                                (i) The type of biological data generated.
                                (ii) The size of collection of such
                            biological data.
                                (iii) The amount of Federal funds awarded
                            to the research that created such qualified
                            biological data resource.
                                (iv) The level of sensitivity of the
                            biological data generated.
                                (v) Any other factor determined appropriate
                            by the Secretary of Defense.
                        (B) Guidance on the metrics and metadata included
                    under such requirements to indicate data quality,
                    including usability, interoperability, and
                    completeness.
                        (C) Requirements for tiered levels of cybersecurity
                    safeguards and access controls for the storage of
                    biological data.
                        (D) Exceptions to such requirements, including for
                    biological data that may implicate national security.
                        (E) Requirements for the protection of the privacy
                    of individuals.
        (b) Consultation.--In developing and implementing the requirement
    under subsection (a), the Secretary shall consult with the Secretaries
    of the Armed Forces, the heads of the research laboratories of each of
    the Armed Services, and private sector and academia recipients of
    funding for research from the Department of Defense to ensure that such
    requirements are not overly burdensome.
        (c) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall
    submit to Congress a report describing the progress made in developing
    and implementing the requirements under subsection (a), including--
                (1) the quantity of the biological data generated and
            stored in accordance with such requirement and accessible
            through application programming interfaces;
                (2) user engagement with biological data in accordance with
            such requirements.

    SEC. 1522. PROCUREMENT OF BEST-IN-CLASS CYBER DATA PRODUCTS AND
                  SERVICES.

        Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this
    Act, the Secretary of Defense, acting through the Chief Information
    Officer, shall provide a briefing to the Committees on Armed Services
    of the Senate and the House of Representatives on plans to establish an
    open and competitive process pursuant to section 1521 of the National
    Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81; 10
    U.S.C. 2224 note) to provide best-in-class cybersecurity solutions
    (including endpoint, identity, and threat hunting solutions) and the
    benefits associated with the use of multiple different cybersecurity
    providers to support operational resilience of Department of Defense
    information networks.

                      Subtitle D--Artificial Intelligence

    SEC. 1531. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND MACHINE LEARNING SECURITY IN THE
                  DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.

        (a) Cybersecurity Policy for Artificial Intelligence and Machine
    Learning Use.--
                (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
            enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall develop
            and implement a Department-wide policy for the cybersecurity
            and governance of artificial intelligence and machine learning,
            as well as the models for artificial intelligence and machine
            learning used in national defense applications.
                (2) Policy elements.--The policy required under paragraph
            (1) shall address the following:
                        (A) Protection against security threats specific to
                    artificial intelligence and machine learning, including
                    model serialization attacks, model tampering, data
                    leakage, adversarial prompt injection, model
                    extraction, model jailbreaks, and supply chain attacks.
                        (B) Use of cybersecurity measures throughout the
                    life cycle of systems using artificial intelligence or
                    machine learning.
                        (C) Adoption of industry-recognized frameworks to
                    guide the development and implementation of artificial
                    intelligence and machine learning security best
                    practices.
                        (D) Standards for governance, testing, auditing,
                    and monitoring of systems using artificial intelligence
                    and machine learning to ensure the integrity and
                    resilience of such systems.
                        (E) Training requirements for the workforce of the
                    Department of Defense to ensure personnel are prepared
                    to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities that are
                    specific to artificial intelligence and machine
                    learning.
                (3) Review and report.--
                        (A) Review.--The Secretary of Defense shall conduct
                    a comprehensive review to identify and assess the
                    effectiveness of the artificial intelligence and
                    machine learning cybersecurity and governance practices
                    of the Department of Defense.
                        (B) Report.--
                                (i) In general.--Not later than August 31,
                            2026, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to
                            the Committees on Armed Services of the House
                            of Representatives and the Senate a report on
                            the findings of the review conducted under
                            subparagraph (A).
                                (ii) Contents.--The report required under
                            clause (i) shall include--
                                        (I) an assessment of the current
                                    security practices for artificial
                                    intelligence and machine learning
                                    across the Department of Defense;
                                        (II) an assessment of the
                                    cybersecurity risks posed by the use of
                                    authorized and unauthorized artificial
                                    intelligence software, including models
                                    developed by companies headquartered in
                                    or operating from foreign countries of
                                    concern, by the Department;
                                        (III) an identification of gaps in
                                    the existing security measures of the
                                    Department related to threats specific
                                    to the use of artificial intelligence
                                    and machine learning;
                                        (IV) an analysis of the potential
                                    of security management, access, and
                                    runtime capabilities for artificial
                                    intelligence in the commercial sector
                                    for use by the Department to defend
                                    system using artificial intelligence
                                    from threats, minimize data exposure
                                    resulting from the use of such systems,
                                    and maintain the trustworthiness of
                                    applications of the Department that use
                                    artificial intelligence;
                                        (V) an evaluation of the alignment
                                    of the policies of the Department with
                                    industry frameworks;
                                        (VI) recommend actions to enhance
                                    the security, integrity, and governance
                                    of artificial intelligence and machine
                                    learning models used by the Department;
                                    and
                                        (VII) an identification of any
                                    additional authorities, resources, or
                                    legislative actions required for the
                                    Department to effectively implement
                                    artificial intelligence and machine
                                    learning model security policy required
                                    by paragraph (1).
        (b) Bill of Materials for Artificial Intelligence.--
                (1) In general.--Any policy, regulation, guidance, or
            requirement issued by the Department of Defense relating to the
            use, submission, or maintenance of a software bill of materials
            shall also apply to an artificial intelligence software bill of
            materials, to the extent practicable, for all artificial
            intelligence systems, models, and software used, developed, or
            procured by the Department.
                (2) Implementation and oversight.--Not later than 180 days
            after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
            Defense, acting through the Chief Digital and Artificial
            Intelligence Officer of the Department of Defense and Chief
            Information Officer of the Department of Defense, shall revise
            the regulations, guidance, and policies of the Department of
            Defense to comply with paragraph (1), including guidance and
            standards for artificial intelligence software bill of
            materials, in accordance with the best practices for software
            bill of materials.
                (3) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the
            enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Department of
            Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the
            House of Representatives and the Senate a report on--
                        (A) the status of the implementation of
                    requirements for artificial intelligence software bill
                    of materials under this subsection, including
                    challenges, recommendations, and potential legislative
                    or regulatory modifications needed to enhance the
                    effectiveness of such implementation;
                        (B) the feasibility and necessity to update
                    Department of Defense Instruction 5000.87, Operation of
                    the Software Acquisition Pathway (October 2, 2020) and
                    the software acquisition pathway established under
                    section 3603 of title 10, United States Code, with
                    requirements for artificial intelligence software bill
                    of materials and more detailed software bill of
                    materials in the procurement of software, hardware,
                    artificial intelligence technologies, and cryptographic
                    technologies; and
                        (C) the estimated costs for the implementation of
                    the policies for artificial intelligence software bill
                    of materials and more detailed software bill of
                    materials required under this subsection and described
                    in subparagraph (B), including for any new systems or
                    investments required to support greater implementation
                    and adoption by the Department of Defense of artificial
                    intelligence.
        (c) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The terms ``artificial intelligence'' and ``machine
            learning'' have the meanings given such terms, respectively, in
            section 5001 of the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative
            Act of 2020 (15 U.S.C. 9401).
                (2) The term ``artificial intelligence software bill of
            materials'' means the records kept in the normal course of
            business that identify each component, library, and dependency
            comprising an artificial intelligence software application.
                (3) The term ``software bill of materials'' means the
            records kept in the normal course of business that identify
            each component, library, and dependency comprising a software
            application.

    SEC. 1532. PILOT PROGRAM FOR DATA-ENABLED FLEET MAINTENANCE.

        (a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary concerned for a covered armed
    force, in consultation with the Chief Digital and Artificial
    Intelligence Officer of the Department of Defense, shall establish in
    such covered armed force a pilot program under which the covered armed
    force shall use commercially available artificial intelligence
    technologies to improve the maintenance of ground vehicles performed by
    such covered armed force.
        (b) Objectives.--Under the pilot program established under
    subsection (a), the Secretary concerned shall--
                (1) assess the feasibility and effectiveness of artificial
            intelligence-driven approaches in improving maintenance regimes
            for ground vehicles;
                (2) assess the cost savings resulting from the use of
            artificial intelligence technology for the maintenance of
            ground vehicles; and
                (3) identify and mitigate potential challenges and risks
            associated with the integration of artificial intelligence
            technology for modernized maintenance of ground vehicles,
            including cybersecurity concerns.
        (c) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, each Secretary concerned for a covered armed
    force shall submit to Committees on Armed Services of the House of
    Representatives and the Senate a report on the activities performed
    under the pilot program established under subsection (a) in such
    covered armed force.
        (d) Termination.--The authority to carry out a pilot program under
    subsection (a) shall terminate on January 1, 2029.
        (e) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``covered armed force'' means the Army, Navy,
            or Air Force.
                (2) The term ``Secretary concerned'' has the meaning given
            such term in section 101(a) of title 10, United States Code.

    SEC. 1533. GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR NATIONAL DEFENSE.

        (a) In General.--Subject to the availability of appropriations, the
    Secretary of Defense shall carry out not less than two and not more
    than 12 generative artificial intelligence efforts to enhance the
    national security of the United States and the capabilities of the
    Department of Defense and to accelerate the adoption to generative
    artificial intelligence capabilities at the Department of Defense.
        (b) Designation of Responsible Organization.--Not later than 180
    days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
    Defense shall designate an organization in the Department of Defense
    which shall be responsible for managing and coordinating the efforts
    under subsection (a).
        (c) Scope.--In managing the efforts under subsection (a), the head
    of the organization designated under subsection (b), in coordination
    with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the commanders of
    the combatant commands, shall evaluate how generative artificial
    intelligence can enhance the efficiency and improve the mission
    effectiveness of the Department of Defense with respect to the
    following:
                (1) Damage assessment from battlefield imagery and video.
                (2) Human and machine teaming interfaces.
                (3) Cybersecurity.
                (4) Mission analysis.
                (5) Order of battle.
                (6) Mission planning.
                (7) Intelligence collection and analysis.
                (8) Any other areas the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of
            Staff or the commanders of the combatant commands determine
            appropriate in addressing existing or anticipated mission
            requirements of the Department of Defense.

    SEC. 1534. REPORTS ON AI USE FOR BUSINESS PROCESSES.

        (a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
    enactment of this section, and annually thereafter as determined
    necessary, the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense,
    in coordination with the Chief Information Officers of each military
    department (as defined in section 101(a) of title 10, United States
    Code), shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report
    analyzing the use of artificial intelligence tools and capabilities
    across the business process of the Department of Defense for the
    purposes of establishing guidelines for the appropriate use of
    artificial intelligence across the Department.
        (b) Use of Market Research.--The Chief Information Officer of the
    Department of Defense shall use market research in conducting the
    analysis required for the report under subsection (a).
        (c) Contents.--The report required under subsection (a) shall
    include the following:
                (1) An overview of the use by the Department of Defense of
            artificial intelligence tools and capabilities, including
            commercial technologies, in business processes of the
            Department.
                (2) An overview of how the Department of Defense will carry
            out ongoing market research of emerging and commercial
            artificial intelligence tools and capabilities for the
            modernization of defense business systems (as defined in
            section 2222(i) of title 10, United States Code) to ensure the
            Department may leverage advancements by domestic industry.
                (3) An analysis of the current and future costs to the
            Department of Defense from the use of artificial intelligence
            tools and capabilities for the modernization of defense
            business systems (as defined in section 2222(i) of title 10,
            United States Code), including the cost of infrastructure
            required to support such tools and capabilities and cloud
            computing.
                (4) Such other information that the Chief Information
            Officer of the Department of Defense determines appropriate.

                     Subtitle E--Reports and Other Matters

    SEC. 1541. MODIFICATION TO CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT REGARDING
                  CONTRACTING FOR MILITARY RECRUITING.

        Section 1555 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 581; 10 U.S.C. 503 note) is
    amended--
                (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``does not'' and all
            that follows through the end and inserting the following:
            ``does not--
                ``(1) rate or rank news or information sources for the
            factual accuracy of their content;
                ``(2) provide ratings or opinions on news or in formation
            sources regarding misinformation, bias, adherence to
            journalistic standards, or ethics; or
                ``(3) acquire or use any service that provides any ratings,
            rankings, or opinions described in paragraph (1) or (2) from
            any other person.''; and
                (2) by striking subsection (c).

    SEC. 1542. OCCUPATIONAL RESILIENCY OF THE CYBER MISSION FORCE.

        (a) Requirement.--Beginning not later than one year after the date
    of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense for
    Personnel and Readiness and the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy,
    in coordination with the Principal Cyber Advisors of the military
    departments and the Commander of the United States Cyber Command, shall
    jointly carry out an initiative to understand and address occupational
    resiliency challenges at the duty locations of the Cyber Mission Force
    by ensuring that--
                (1) behavioral health professionals are assigned to the
            operating locations of United States Cyber Command and the
            Cyber Mission Force; and
                (2) each such professional holds the security clearance
            necessary to provide treatment to the members of the Armed
            Forces assigned at such duty locations.
        (b) Quarterly Briefings.--On a quarterly basis during the one-year
    period beginning on the date on which the initiative under subsection
    (a) commences, the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and
    Readiness and the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy shall
    jointly provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and
    the House of Representatives a briefing on the following:
                (1) The status of carrying out such initiative.
                (2) Validation of the security clearances held by
            behavioral health professionals assigned under such subsection.
                (3) An analysis of clinical acuity being treated by such
            professionals.
                (4) Identified challenges to carrying out such initiative.
                (5) Efforts to improve the awareness by members of the
            Armed Forces assigned to the Cyber Mission Force with respect
            to the availability of appropriately cleared behavioral health
            professionals who can treat such members.
                (6) Any other information the Under Secretary or the
            Assistant Secretary determines appropriate.
        (c) Occupational Resiliency Challenges Defined.--In this section,
    the term ``occupational resiliency challenges'' means behavioral health
    challenges relating to an occupation and work-related stress.

    SEC. 1543. ASSESSMENT OF CYBER-PHYISCAL RANGES AS POTENTIAL NATIONAL
                  CYBER RANGE COMPLEXES.

        (a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and
    Engineering shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the
    House of Representatives and the Senate a report assessing the benefits
    and costs of designating the cyber-physical ranges of the Department of
    Defense as National Cyber Range complexes or providing the treatment of
    such cyber-physical ranges in a manner that is similar to the treatment
    of a National Cyber Range complex, including--
                (1) an assessment of whether to so designate one or more
            such cyber-physical ranges or to so treat such cyber-physical
            ranges; and
                (2) a plan for making such designations and a plan for so
            treating such cyber-physical ranges, each of which shall
            include--
                        (A) the designation of an entity within the Office
                    of the Under Secretary that is best placed to assume
                    responsibility for the oversight, operation, and
                    sustainment of such cyber-physical ranges;
                        (B) the annual funding requirements for entity
                    designated under subparagraph (A) to operate, sustain,
                    and, if necessary, modernize such cyber-physical
                    ranges; and
                        (C) an estimated timeline for transitioning the
                    management of such cyber-physical ranges to the entity
                    designated under subparagraph (A).
        (b) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``cyber-physical range'' means a range that
            simulates a real-world environment across physical, logical and
            cyber-persona layers that can be used for research,
            development, testing, training and evaluation through the
            competition continuum.
                (2) The term ``National Cyber Range complex'' means an
            integrated cyber range capability operated by the Department of
            Defense Test Resource Management Center.

    SEC. 1544. REPORT ON REPLACEMENT OF TIME DIVISION MULTIPLEXING LINES AT
                  ARMORIES OF THE AIR NATIONAL GUARD AND THE ARMY NATIONAL
                  GUARD.

        (a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Air Force and the Secretary
    of the Army shall jointly submit to the Committee on Armed Services of
    the House of Representatives a report detailing the costs and timelines
    for replacing Time Division Multiplexing lines with modern
    communication technologies in armories of the Air National Guard and
    the Army National Guard.
        (b) Contents.--The report required under subsection (a) shall
    include--
                (1) an identification of the Time Division Multiplexing
            lines technologies to be replaced and the replacement modern
            communication technologies, including the current deployment of
            such technologies across the Department of Defense;
                (2) an explanation of the costs associated with replacing
            Time Division Multiplexing lines technologies identified under
            paragraph (1), including any changes to sustainment costs, and
            the sources of funding to pay for such costs;
                (3) an assessment of the operational effects associated
            with the replacement described in subsection (a); and
                (4) the current timelines and resources allocated for such
            replacement.

       TITLE XVI--SPACE ACTIVITIES, STRATEGIC PROGRAMS, AND INTELLIGENCE
                                    MATTERS

                          Subtitle A--Space Activities

    SEC. 1601. ACQUISITION CAREER PATH IN THE SPACE FORCE.

        (a) Assignment After Initial Officer Training.--Chapter 908 of
    title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the
    following new section:
    ``Sec. 9088. Duty assignments after officer training course
        ``(a) Requirement.--The Secretary of the Air Force shall ensure
    that not less than 40 percent of the members of the Space Force in each
    class of members that complete an initial Space Force officer training
    course are assigned to--
                ``(1) an integrated mission delta;
                ``(2) the National Reconnaissance Office; or
                ``(3) an office or command within the Space Force that
            provides opportunities for both acquisition and operational
            experience during an initial duty assignment after completion
            of such course.
        ``(b) Report.--Not later than 15 days after a class of members of
    the Space Force completes an initial Space Force officer training
    course, the Secretary of the Air Force shall submit to the
    congressional defense committees--
                ``(1) a certification indicating that the Secretary has
            complied with subsection (a); and
                ``(2) a description of the first duty assignment for each
            person that was a member of such class.''.
        (b) Integrated Mission Delta Command Requirement.--Such chapter 908
    is further amended by adding at the end the following new section:
    ``Sec. 9089. Integrated Mission Deltas: command requirement
        ``The Secretary of the Air Force shall ensure that the commander or
    deputy commander of each integrated mission delta of the Space Force is
    a member of the armed forces serving in a military occupational
    specialty that is primarily responsible for acquisition matters.''.
        (c) Program Executive Officer for Assured Access.--Such chapter 908
    is further amended by adding at the end the following new section:
    ``Sec. 9090. Program Executive Officer for Assured Access to Space
        ``(a) Establishment.--(1) There is a Program Executive Officer for
    Assured Access to Space within the Space Force, appointed by the
    President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, from the
    general officers of the Space Force. The Program Executive Officer
    serves at the pleasure of the President.
        ``(2) The Program Executive Officer for Assured Access to Space
    shall be appointed for a term of four years.
        ``(b) Grade.--The Program Executive Officer for Assured Access to
    Space, while so serving, shall have the grade of brigadier general,
    major general, lieutenant general, or general.
        ``(c) Additional Duties.--The Program Executive Officer for Assured
    Access to Space, while serving as the Program Executive Officer, shall
    also serve as the Commander of Space Launch Delta 45.''.
        (d) Training Requirements.--Chapter 951 of title 10, United States
    Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section:
    ``Sec. 9421. Space Force officer training course requirements
        ``The Secretary of the Air Force shall ensure that the initial
    Space Force officer training course for officers of the Space Force
    provides approximately equal training in operations, intelligence,
    cyber, and acquisition matters.''.
        (e) Promotion Requirements.--
                (1) In general.--Section 20233 of title 10, United States
            Code, is amended--
                        (A) in the heading, by striking ``designation as
                    joint qualified officer required'' and inserting
                    ``requirements'';
                        (B) in subsection (a)--
                                (i) by striking ``unless the officer has
                            been'' and inserting the following: ``unless
                            the officer has--
                ``(1) been'';
                                (ii) in paragraph (1), as designated by
                            subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, by striking
                            the period and inserting a semicolon; and
                                (iii) by adding at the end the following
                            new paragraphs:
                ``(2) completed a duty assignment with a command or other
            organization that is primarily responsible for acquisition
            matters, as determined by the Secretary of the Air Force; and
                ``(3) completed a duty assignment with a command or other
            organization that is primarily responsible for operations, as
            determined by the Secretary of the Air Force.''; and
                        (C) in subsection (b) in the matter preceding
                    paragraph (1), by striking ``subsection (a)'' and
                    inserting ``subsection (a)(1)''.
                (2) Effective date.--The amendments made by paragraph (1)
            shall take effect on January 1, 2029, and apply to all
            appointments to the grade of brigadier general on or after that
            date.
        (f) Reports.--Part I of subtitle F of title 10, United States Code,
    is amended by adding at the end the following new chapter:

                            ``CHAPTER 2015--REPORTS

    ``Sec.
    ``20701. Promotion rates.
    ``20702. Modifications to career fields and codes.
    ``Sec. 20701. Promotion rates
        ``Not later than December 31 of each year, the Secretary of the Air
    Force shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on
    the promotion rates of members of the Space Force for the preceding
    fiscal year. Such report shall include--
                ``(1) the number of and percentage of members of the Space
            Force in each grade selected for promotion;
                ``(2) the number of and percentage of members of the Space
            Force in each career field selected for promotion; and
                ``(3) the number of members of the Space Force who were
            selected for promotion to the grade of brigadier general, major
            general, lieutenant general, or general, disaggregated by
            career field.
    ``Sec. 20702. Modifications to career fields and codes
        ``Not later than 60 days before the date on which a change is made
    to the career fields or mission occupational specialty codes for the
    Space Force, the Secretary of the Air Force shall submit to the
    congressional defense committees a report that includes--
                ``(1) a description of the changes intended to be made to
            such career fields or mission occupational specialty codes; and
                ``(2) the plan of the Secretary to maintain the Space Force
            competencies and comply with requirements in law with respect
            to Space Force career fields and duty assignments.''.

    SEC. 1602. ADVANCE PAYMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL SATELLITE COMMUNICATION
                  SERVICES.

        Section 3805 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) in subsection (b), by striking ``The head'' and
            inserting ``Except as provided by subsection (e), the head'';
                (2) in subsection (c), by striking ``Advance'' and
            inserting ``Except as provided by subsection (e), advance'';
            and
                (3) by adding at the end the following new subsection:
        ``(e) Special Rules for Commercial Satellite Communication
    Services.--(1) The head of the agency may satisfy the adequate security
    requirements of subsection (b) with respect to advance payments for
    commercial satellite communication services by making a written
    determination of--
                ``(A) the creditworthiness of the provider of such
            services; and
                ``(B) the ability of the provider to remain a going concern
            during the period of the advanced payment.
        ``(2) With respect to advance payments for commercial satellite
    communication services, subsection (c) shall be administered by
    substituting `100 percent' for `15 percent'.''.

    SEC. 1603. NOISE MITIGATION REGARDING SPACE LAUNCHES.

        Section 2276a(c)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
    inserting ``, including such activities relating to studying and
    mitigating the noise caused by launches at launch sites of the Space
    Force'' after ``vehicle''.

    SEC. 1604. TACTICAL SURVEILLANCE, RECONNAISSANCE AND TRACKING PROGRAM.

        (a) Requirements of Combatant Commanders.--The Chairman of the
    Joint Chiefs of Staff shall establish requirements pursuant to section
    181 of title 10, United States Code, with respect to the tactical
    surveillance, reconnaissance and tracking program providing
    capabilities to meet the requirements of the commanders of the
    combatant commands.
        (b) Program of Record.--The Secretary of the Air Force shall
    establish the tactical surveillance, reconnaissance and tracking
    program as a program of record.
        (c) Tactical Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Tracking Program
    Defined.--In this section, the term ``tactical surveillance,
    reconnaissance and tracking program'' means the pilot program carried
    out by the Space Force to use commercial data and analytics to provide
    surveillance, reconnaissance and tracking information to the combatant
    commands.

    SEC. 1605. REPORTS ON SPACEPORT OF THE FUTURE INITIATIVE.

        Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act,
    and not later than March 1 of each of 2027 through 2031, the Secretary
    of the Air Force, in coordination with the Chief of Space Operations
    and the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition and
    Integration, shall submit to the congressional defense committees a
    report on the Spaceport of the Future initiative of the Space Force.
    Each such report shall include the following:
                (1) A list of each project being carried out under such
            initiative (including projects at State space launch
            facilities), including--
                        (A) the status of the project;
                        (B) the estimated completion date of the project;
                    and
                        (C) the total cost to complete the project.
                (2) An assessment of additional funding required to
            implement such initiative beyond the funds estimated in the
            most recent future-years defense program under section 221 of
            title 10, United States Code.
                (3) An assessment of including mission development zones
            under such initiative to promote research, development,
            innovation, and fielding of space and other advanced
            technologies adjacent to Federal and State launch ranges.
                (4) A summary of feedback from launch service providers,
            other spaceport tenants, and operators of non-Federal ranges to
            understand how such initiative can meet the needs of such
            providers, tenants, and operators, and any adjustments made in
            response to that feedback.

    SEC. 1606. USE OF MIDDLE TIER ACQUISITION PROGRAM FOR PROLIFERATED
                  WARFIGHTER SPACE ARCHITECTURE OF SPACE DEVELOPMENT
                  AGENCY.

        Section 1608(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
    Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 10 U.S.C. 2271 note) is amended by
    adding at the end the following new paragraphs:
                ``(4) Tranche 4.
                ``(5) Tranche 5.
                ``(6) Tranche 6.''.

    SEC. 1607. AUXILIARY PAYLOAD FOR NEXT GENERATION POLAR OVERHEAD
                  PERSISTENT INFRARED SATELLITES.

        (a) Revised Acquisition Strategy.--The Secretary of the Defense
    shall direct the milestone decision authority for the Next Generation
    Polar Overhead Persistent Infrared satellite program to revise the
    acquisition strategy for such program to include the auxiliary payload
    (commoly referred to ``APS-A'') in the program of record.
        (b) Definitions.--In this section, the terms ``acquisition
    strategy'' and ``milestone decision authority'' have the meanings given
    those terms in section 4211 of title 10, United States Code.

    SEC. 1608. ASSISTANCE BY UNITED STATES SPACE COMMAND TO TRACK FENTANYL
                  TRAFFICKING.

        (a) Authority.--Chapter 135 of title 10, United States Code, is
    amended by adding at the end the following new section:
    ``Sec. 2279e. Provision of assistance to track fentanyl trafficking
        ``(a) Authority.--The Secretary of Defense and the Commander of the
    United States Space Command shall use the technology and resources of
    the United States Space Command to provide assistance to covered
    departments and agencies with respect to tracking fentanyl trafficking,
    including precursor chemicals and supplies and the entities carrying
    out such trafficking.
        ``(b) Covered Departments and Agencies.--In this section, the term
    `covered departments and agencies' means the following:
                ``(1) The Department of Justice.
                ``(2) The Federal Bureau of Investigation.
                ``(3) The Drug Enforcement Administration.
                ``(4) The Office of Homeland Security Investigations of the
            Department of Homeland Security.
                ``(5) Any other department or agency of the Federal
            Government, including elements of the intelligence community,
            the Secretary determines appropriate.''.
        (b) Report.--Not later than five years after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to
    Congress a report on assistance provided under section 2279e of title
    10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), including an
    assessment of--
                (1) the effectiveness of the technology used to provide
            such assistance; and
                (2) how such assistance has affected fentanyl trafficking
            investigations.

      Subtitle B--Defense Intelligence and Intelligence-Related Activities

    SEC. 1611. CLANDESTINE ACTIVITIES VENDOR DATABASE.

        (a) In General.--Subchapter I of chapter 21 of title 10, United
    States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section:
    ``Sec. 430e. Clandestine activities vendor database
        ``(a) Establishment and Maintenance.--The Secretary of Defense
    shall establish, maintain, and continuously update a secure,
    centralized database containing a list of all commercial vendors that
    perform work for the Department of Defense in support of a clandestine
    activity.
        ``(b) Scope.--The database required by subsection (a) shall include
    information on all commercial vendors, including all subcontractors,
    that have performed, are performing, or have agreed to perform work
    described in such subsection.
        ``(c) Exclusion of Vendors.--Notwithstanding subsections (a) and
    (b), if the Secretary of Defense determines that a commercial vendor
    should not be included in the database required by subsection (a) due
    to operational, counterintelligence, or other national security
    concerns, the Secretary--
                ``(1) may exclude the commercial vendor from the database
            required by subsection (a); and
                ``(2) not later than 7 days after making a determination
            that the commercial vendor should not be included in such
            database, shall submit to the congressional defense committees,
            the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate, and the
            Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of
            Representatives notice of the determination that includes--
                        ``(A) the type or category of vendor excluded;
                        ``(B) a synopsis of the contract and the scope of
                    work involved; and
                        ``(C) the rationale for exclusion from the
                    database.
        ``(d) Deconfliction.--The Secretary of Defense shall ensure the
    database required by subsection (a) is used to--
                ``(1) deconflict clandestine activities of the Department
            of Defense that involve the use of commercial vendors; and
                ``(2) assess operational risk and counterintelligence
            exposure attributable to the use of commercial vendors in
            support of clandestine activities of the Department of Defense.
        ``(e) Clandestine Activity Defined.--In this section, the term
    `clandestine activity' means any activity where it is intended that the
    role of the United States Government will not be apparent or
    acknowledged publicly.''.
        (b) Implementation Deadline and Reports.--
                (1) Implementation deadline and certification.--Not later
            than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the
            Secretary of Defense shall--
                        (A) implement the requirements of section 430e of
                    title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection
                    (a) of this section; and
                        (B) submit to the congressional defense committees,
                    the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate, and
                    the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the
                    House of Representatives a certification that such
                    requirements have been implemented.
                (2) Submission of plan.--Not later than 90 days after the
            date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense
            shall--
                        (A) submit to the committees described in paragraph
                    (1)(B) a report containing the plan to implement the
                    requirements of such section 430e; and
                        (B) provide to such committees a briefing with
                    respect to such plan.
                (3) Progress report.--Not later than 270 days after the
            date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense
            shall provide to the committees described in paragraph (1)(B) a
            briefing describing the progress of the Secretary towards
            implementing the requirements of such section 430e.

    SEC. 1612. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY OF ARMY COUNTERINTELLIGENCE AGENTS
                  TO EXECUTE WARRANTS AND MAKE ARRESTS.

        Section 7377(b)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
    striking ``during the four-year period beginning on the date of the
    enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
    2025,''.

    SEC. 1613. MODIFICATIONS TO AND CODIFICATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF
                  DEFENSE INSIDER THREAT PROGRAM.

        (a) Codification of Existing Program.--
                (1) Transfer to title 10.--Chapter 131 of title 10, United
            States Code, is amended by inserting after section 2224a a new
            section 2225 consisting of--
                        (A) a heading as follows:
    ``Sec. 2225. Insider threat detection''; and
                        (B) a text consisting of the text of subsections
                    (a) and (b) of section 922 of the National Defense
                    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (Public Law 112-
                    81; 10 U.S.C. 2224 note).
                (2) Repeal of existing provision.--Section 922 of the
            National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (Public
            Law 112-81; 10 U.S.C. 2224 note) is repealed.
        (b) Modifications.--Section 2225 of title 10, United States Code,
    as added by subsection (a) of this section, is amended--
                (1) in subsection (b)--
                        (A) in the heading, by striking ``Elements'' and
                    inserting ``Required Elements''; and
                        (B) in paragraph (1)--
                                (i) by striking subparagraphs (C), (D),
                            (E), and (F);
                                (ii) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and
                            (B) as subparagraphs (B) and (C), respectively;
                                (iii) by inserting before subparagraph (B)
                            (as so redesignated) the following new
                            subparagraph:
                        ``(A) user activity monitoring in accordance with
                    the Committee on National Security Systems Directive
                    504, issued February 4, 2014, or any successor
                    directive;''.
                                (iv) in subparagraph (C), as redesignated
                            by clause (ii) of this subparagraph, by
                            striking the semicolon and inserting ``; and'';
                            and
                                (v) by redesignating subparagraph (G) as
                            subparagraph (D); and
                (2) by adding at the end of the following new subsections:
        ``(c) Additional Elements.--The Secretary may include additional
    elements in the program established under subsection (a), including--
                ``(1) solutions and capabilities to prevent the
            unauthorized export of information from a network or to render
            such information unusable in the event of the unauthorized
            export of such information;
                ``(2) using a roles-based access certification system;
                ``(3) cross-domain solutions adhering to the Raise the Bar
            strategy of the Cross Domain Strategy and Management Office of
            the National Security Agency or any successor strategy;
                ``(4) analytic solutions to detect anomalous user activity
            and triage user activity monitoring alerts to elevate the
            highest risk events for immediate review;
                ``(5) case management solutions to minimize disclosure
            risk, orchestrate effective response, and ensure appropriate
            governance; and
                ``(6) full-motion video screen recording and deep context.
        ``(d) Applicability.--The program established under subsection (a)
    shall apply to networks and enclaves used by--
                ``(1) civilian personnel of the Department of Defense;
                ``(2) privileged users;
                ``(3) members of the armed forces; and
                ``(4) contractors to the Department of Defense that have
            access to classified, controlled unclassified, or personally
            identifiable information in furtherance of work on behalf of
            the Department.''.
        (c) Operating Capability.--The Secretary of Defense shall ensure
    the program established under 2225 of title 10, United States Code, as
    added and amended by subsections (a) and (b) of this section--
                (1) achieves initial operating capability not later than
            October 1, 2027; and
                (2) achieves full operating capability not later than
            October 1, 2028.
        (d) Reports.--
                (1) Plan for implementation.--Before the Secretary
            implements section 2225 of title 10, United States Code, as
            added and amended by subsections (a) and (b) of this section,
            the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense
            committees--
                        (A) a written notification that describes the
                    personnel of the Department affected by the
                    implementation;
                        (B) a plan to implement such section;
                        (C) an identification of the resources required to
                    implement such section;
                        (D) an identification of any legal or technical
                    concerns that may need to be addressed prior to
                    implementation; and
                        (E) and any other issues related to such
                    implementation that the Secretary considers
                    appropriate.
                (2) Initial operating capability.--Not later than December
            1, 2027, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional
            defense committees a report on the implementation of section
            2225 of title 10, United States Code, including the resources
            required and planned expenditures to achieve full operating
            capability not later than October 1, 2028.

    SEC. 1614. FACILITY CLEARANCE ACCELERATION FOR MEMBERS OF DEFENSE
                  INDUSTRIAL CONSORTIUMS.

        (a) Acceleration of Facility Clearance.--The Secretary of Defense
    shall ensure that each entity that is a member of the consortium
    established by section 1842 of this Act or a member of the Defense
    Industrial Base Consortium with which the Department of Defense has
    entered an other transaction authority agreement--
                (1) is sponsored for a facility clearance;
                (2) is provided access to classified work areas and
            networks where the member can perform classified work; and
                (3) not less than quarterly, is invited in person to
            meetings with relevant Department of Defense personnel to
            discuss classified information.
        (b) Plan.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment
    of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit a report to the
    congressional defense committees detailing a plan to increase the
    number of facility clearances provided to members described in
    subsection (a). Such plan shall include--
                (1) an assessment of any existing related efforts to
            increase facility clearance access and how such efforts might
            be accelerated and elevated in priority;
                (2) target metrics for increased facility clearances in
            association with membership in a consortium described in
            subsection (a);
                (3) an identification of any additional funding or
            authorities required to support increased facility clearance
            processing; and
                (4) any other matters the Secretary of Defense considers
            relevant.

    SEC. 1615. REQUIREMENT TO AUTHORIZE ADDITIONAL SECURITY CLEARANCES FOR
                  CERTAIN CONTRACTORS.

        (a) Designation of Additional Personnel.--Any entity that enters
    into a covered contract or agreement with a component of the Department
    of Defense may designate additional covered persons who may submit an
    application for a security clearance in accordance with this section.
        (b) Investigation and Adjudication.--The appropriate authorized
    investigative agency and authorized adjudicative agency shall, upon
    receiving an application by an additional covered person designated
    under paragraph (1)--
                (1) conduct an investigation of the background of an
            additional covered person for purposes of determining the
            eligibility of such additional covered person for access to
            classified information; and
                (2) make a determination as to whether such additional
            covered person is eligible for access to classified
            information.
        (c) Final Determination.--If an entity that enters into a covered
    contract or agreement determines an initial covered person is unable to
    perform the work intended to be performed by that person under such
    covered contract or agreement person, an additional covered person may
    perform such work in lieu of the initial covered person if--
                (1) the person received a favorable determination under
            subsection (b) with respect to eligibility for access to
            classified information;
                (2) the person has a demonstrated need-to-know under
            Executive Order 12968, provided that demonstrating such need-
            to-know shall not require an investigation or adjudication with
            respect to eligibility for access to classified information in
            addition to the investigation and adjudication required under
            subsection (b); and
                (3) the person signs appropriate agreements with respect to
            non-disclosure of classified information.
        (d) Limitation on Number of Personnel.--
                (1) Maximum per contract.--The number of additional covered
            persons designated by an entity under subsection (a) for each
            covered contract or agreement may not exceed the greater of--
                        (A)(i) during the 5-year period that begins on the
                    date of the enactment of this Act, 5 percent of the
                    number of security clearances required to be held by
                    covered persons to perform work under the covered
                    contract or agreement; and
                        (ii) after the 5-year period that begins on the
                    date of the enactment of this Act, 10 percent of the
                    number of security clearances required to be held by
                    covered persons to perform work under the covered
                    contract or agreement; and
                        (B) 1 person.
                (2) Maximum per entity.--The number of additional covered
            persons designated by an entity under subsection (a) may not
            exceed the greater of--
                        (A) 10 percent of the total number of security
                    clearances required to be held by covered persons to
                    perform work under all covered contracts or agreements
                    of the entity; and
                        (B) 1 person.
        (e) Costs.--
                (1) Authority to charge and collect.--The Secretary of
            Defense may charge fees or collect amounts to cover the costs
            associated with investigating, adjudicating, and maintaining a
            security clearance for which an application is submitted under
            subsection (a).
                (2) Retention of amounts.--Notwithstanding section 3302(b)
            of title 31, United States Code--
                        (A) the Secretary of Defense may retain amounts
                    received under paragraph (1); and
                        (B) any amount so retained shall be deposited into
                    an account to be determined by the Secretary of Defense
                    and shall be made available without further
                    appropriation until expended for the purpose of
                    investigating, adjudicating, or maintaining security
                    clearances.
                (3) Prohibition on bearing costs.--The Secretary of Defense
            may not bear any cost associated with investigating,
            adjudicating, or maintaining a security clearance the
            application for which is submitted pursuant to subsection (a).
                (4) Unallowable cost.--Any fees charged or amounts
            collected under this subsection to cover the costs associated
            with investigating, adjudicating, and maintaining a security
            clearance for which an application is submitted under
            subsection (a) may not be considered an allowable cost under a
            covered contract or agreement.
        (f) Applicability.--This section shall apply with respect to
    contracts and other agreements entered into on or after the date of the
    enactment of this Act.
        (g) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be
    construed to require the Secretary of Defense to grant any person
    access to classified information unless a favorable determination of
    eligibility to access such classified information is made with respect
    to such person.
        (h) Relationship to Other Laws.--This section shall apply subject
    to Executive Order 12968, Executive Order 10865, and any successor
    executive orders, but notwithstanding any other provision of law.
        (i) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) Additional covered person.--The term ``additional
            covered person'' means a covered person designated by a
            private-sector entity as an alternative covered person who is
            intended to be available to conduct work under a covered
            contract or agreement that requires a security clearance if an
            initial covered person becomes unavailable to complete such
            work.
                (2) Authorized adjudicative agency; authorized
            investigative agency.--The terms ``authorized adjudicative
            agency'' and ``authorized investigative agency'' have the
            meaning given the terms in section 3001(a) of the Intelligence
            Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (50 U.S.C.
            3341(a)).
                (3) Covered contract or agreement.--The term ``covered
            contract or agreement'' means a contract or other agreement
            between a private-sector entity and a component of the
            Department of Defense the performance of which requires a
            specified number of covered persons to hold a security
            clearance.
                (4) Covered person.--The term ``covered person'' means a
            contractor to or employee of a private-sector entity.
                (5) Initial covered person.--The term ``initial covered
            person'' means a covered person designated by a private-sector
            entity as responsible for conducting work under a covered
            contract or agreement that requires a security clearance.

    SEC. 1616. PROHIBITION ON ACCESS TO DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CLOUD-BASED
                  RESOURCES BY INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE NOT CITIZENS OF THE
                  UNITED STATES OR ALLIED COUNTRIES.

        (a) Maintenance, Administration, Operation, and Access.--
                (1) Prohibition.--No individual who is a citizen of a
            foreign country of concern may maintain, administer, operate,
            use, receive information about, or directly access or
            indirectly access, regardless of whether the individual is
            supervised by a citizen of the United States, any Department of
            Defense cloud computing system.
                (2) Safeguards.--The Secretary of Defense shall establish
            regulations to carry out this subsection, including safeguards
            to ensure that only individuals the Secretary determines
            appropriate may maintain, administer, operate, access, and use
            the systems, software, and data described in paragraph (1).
        (b) Department of Defense Guidance, Directives, Procedures,
    Requirements, and Regulations.--The Secretary shall--
                (1) review all relevant guidance, directives, procedures,
            requirements, and regulations of the Department of Defense,
            including the Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide, the
            Security Technical Implementation Guides, and related
            Department instructions; and
                (2) make such revisions as may be necessary to ensure
            conformity and compliance with subsection (a).
        (c) Review and Report.--The Secretary shall--
                (1) conduct a review of all cloud computing contracts in
            effect for the Department--
                        (A) for any violations of section 252.225-7058 of
                    the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement
                    and recommended penalties; and
                        (B) to determine--
                                (i) which contracts have allowed
                            unauthorized individuals to maintain,
                            administer, operate, or directly access or
                            indirectly access, whether supervised or
                            unsupervised by a United States citizen, any
                            Government cloud computing system; and
                                (ii) how many of the individuals described
                            in clause (i) are citizens of foreign countries
                            of concern; and
                (2) submit to the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate
            and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of
            Representatives a report on the findings of the Secretary with
            respect to the review conducted pursuant to paragraph (1).
        (d) Definitions.--ln this section:
                (1) The term ``cloud computing'' has the meaning given such
            term in section 239.7601 of the Defense Federal Acquisition
            Regulation Supplement, or successor regulation.
                (2) The term ``directly access'', with respect to a system,
            software, or data, means--
                        (A) to physically access the system, software, or
                    data; or
                        (B) to logically access the system, software, or
                    data, through proxy, virtual, administrative, or
                    programmatic means such that an individual can modify,
                    alter, control, administer, configure, or deploy the
                    system, software, or data.
                (3) The term ``foreign country of concern'' has the meaning
            given that term in section 9901 of the William M. (Mac)
            Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
            2021 (15 U.S.C. 4651).
                (4) The term ``indirectly access'', with respect to a
            system, software, or data, means to obtain, receive, collect,
            or derive information from the system, software, or data
            regarding technical details, operational characteristics, or
            security-related attributes, including--
                        (A) system configurations;
                        (B) network architecture;
                        (C) security controls;
                        (D) data schemas;
                        (E) performance metrics; and
                        (F) access logs or other information that could
                    compromise the confidentiality, integrity, or
                    availability of the system, software, or data.

    SEC. 1617. NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY SUPPORT FOR DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE
                  AND CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE CYBERSECURITY OPERATIONS.

        Subchapter I of chapter 21 of title 10, United States Code, as
    amended by section 1611 of this Act, is further amended by adding at
    the end the following new section:
    ``Sec. 430f. National Security Agency support for defense industrial
                  base and critical infrastructure cybersecurity operations
        ``The Director of the National Security Agency may carry out
    activities to support the cybersecurity of the defense industrial base,
    the telecommunications sector, and cybersecurity service providers,
    including--
                ``(1) programs to facilitate the bidirectional sharing of
            cyber threat intelligence to--
                        ``(A) share classified and unclassified cyber
                    threat intelligence, security guidance, and technical
                    resources to support threat detection and mitigation;
                    and
                        ``(B) receive voluntarily provided information to
                    support the activities of the National Security Agency
                    and other departments and agencies of the Federal
                    Government, including to--
                                ``(i) conduct offensive and defensive
                            cybersecurity operations; and
                                ``(ii) develop jointly produced
                            cybersecurity products in coordination with the
                            private sector; and
                ``(2) providing direct cybersecurity support, upon request,
            to entities within the defense industrial base, the
            telecommunications sector, and cybersecurity service providers
            to--
                        ``(A) enhance the capability of such entities to
                    defend such entities and customers of such entities;
                        ``(B) respond swiftly to cyber incidents; and
                        ``(C) implement effective mitigation measures.''.

    SEC. 1618. REPORT ON RUSSIAN ACTIVE MEASURES IN NATO TERRITORY.

        (a) In General.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Director of National Intelligence, in
    coordination with the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of State,
    shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that
    includes--
                (1) an assessment of the extent of Russia's active measures
            against NATO allies and partners, specifically with regard to
            industrial, commercial, and military sabotage;
                (2) a detailed description of Russia's recruitment methods
            of agents in NATO countries, such as blackmail, bribery, and
            threats of harm;
                (3) a threat assessment of these actions toward U.S. and
            NATO bases and infrastructure; and
                (4) an assessment of the extent of direct involvement by
            the Russian intelligence services in these operations.
        (b) Form.--The report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted
    in an unclassified form, but portions of the report may contain a
    classified annex, so long as such annex is provided separately from the
    unclassified report.
        (c) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this section,
    the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means--
                (1) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on
            Foreign Affairs, the Permanent Select Committee On
            Intelligence, the Committee on Appropriations, and the
            Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives;
            and
                (2) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on
            Foreign Relations, the Select Committee on Intelligence, the
            Committee on Appropriations, and the Committee on Homeland
            Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate.

    SEC. 1619. REPORT ON DELAYS IN ACCREDITATION OF SENSITIVE COMPARTMENTED
                  INFORMATION FACILITIES.

        (a) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, acting through the
    Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency, shall submit to the
    congressional defense committees a report on delays in the
    accreditation of sensitive compartmented information facilities.
        (b) Elements.--The report required under subsection (a) shall
    include--
                (1) the average amount of time it takes to accredit a
            sensitive compartmented information facility;
                (2) an identification of each request for accreditation of
            such a facility that has been pending for more than 30 days,
            including the amount of time each request has been pending;
                (3) an assessment of the primary causes of delays in
            accreditation of sensitive compartmented information
            facilities; and
                (4) recommendations to ensure timely accreditation of such
            facilities.

                           Subtitle C--Nuclear Forces

    SEC. 1621. ESTABLISHMENT OF AIR FORCE GLOBAL STRIKE COMMAND.

        Chapter 907 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding
    at the end the following new section:
    ``Sec. 9068. Global Strike Command
        ``(a) Establishment.--There is in the Air Force a major command,
    which shall be known as Global Strike Command.
        ``(b) Commander.--(1) The Commander of Global Strike Command shall
    hold the grade of general while serving in that position, without
    vacating that officer's permanent grade. The commander shall be
    appointed to that grade by the President, by and with the advice and
    consent of the Senate, for service in that position.
        ``(2) The commander shall serve as the single accountable officer
    responsible to the Secretary of the Air Force and the Chief of Staff of
    the Air Force for carrying out all aspects of the nuclear and long-
    range strike missions of the Air Force, including such aspects
    described in subsection (c).
        ``(c) Functions.--The Commander of Global Strike Command shall be
    responsible for carrying out all elements and activities of the nuclear
    and long-range strike missions of the Air Force. Such elements include
    nuclear weapons, nuclear weapon delivery systems, long-range strike
    bomber aircraft, and the nuclear command, control, and communication
    system. Such activities include the following:
                ``(1) Providing combat-ready nuclear and long-range
            conventional strike forces in support of Presidential and
            combatant commander directives.
                ``(2) Administrating, organizing, training, and equipping
            assigned and gained forces.
                ``(3) Assessing the readiness of assigned and gained forces
            and submitting to the Secretary and the Chief of Staff periodic
            reports with respect to such assessments.
                ``(4) Leading development in the Air Force of--
                        ``(A) military requirements with respect to nuclear
                    and long-range strike missions;
                        ``(B) budget proposals necessary to carry out the
                    missions of the Global Strike Command;
                        ``(C) long-range investment plans and priorities to
                    sustain, modernize, and recapitalize assigned forces;
                    and
                        ``(D) strategy, employment concepts, tactics,
                    techniques, and procedures with respect to nuclear
                    deterrence and conventional long-range strike
                    operations.
                ``(5) Advising the Secretary, as necessary, on the adequacy
            of resources of the Department of the Air Force dedicated to
            support and execute nuclear missions.
                ``(6) Such other functions as the Secretary determines
            necessary or appropriate for the execution of nuclear
            deterrence and long-range strike missions.''.

    SEC. 1622. MATTERS RELATING TO THE NUCLEAR-ARMED, SEA-LAUNCHED CRUISE
                  MISSILE.

        Section 1640(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
    Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 595), as amended by
    section 1627 of the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and
    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law
    118-159; 138 Stat. 2174), is amended--
                (1) by striking paragraph (2);
                (2) in paragraph (3), by striking ``paragraph (3)'' and
            inserting ``paragraph (2)''; and
                (3) by redesignating paragraphs (3) through (5) as
            paragraphs (2) through (4), respectively.

    SEC. 1623. PROHIBITION ON REDUCTION OF INTERCONTINENTAL BALLISTIC
                  MISSILES OF THE UNITED STATES.

        (a) Prohibition.--Except as provided in subsection (b), none of the
    funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act for fiscal year 2026
    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:
                (1) Reduce, or prepare to reduce, the responsiveness or
            alert level of the intercontinental ballistic missiles of the
            United States.
                (2) Reduce, or prepare to reduce, the quantity of deployed
            intercontinental ballistic missiles of the United States to a
            number less than 400.
        (b) Exception.--The prohibition in subsection (a) shall not apply
    to any of the following activities:
                (1) The maintenance or sustainment of intercontinental
            ballistic missiles.
                (2) Ensuring the safety, security, or reliability of
            intercontinental ballistic missiles.
                (3) Facilitating the transition from the LGM-30G Minuteman
            III intercontinental ballistic missile to the LGM-35A Sentinel
            intercontinental ballistic missile.

    SEC. 1624. STRATEGY TO SUSTAIN MINUTEMAN III INTERCONTINENTAL BALLISTIC
                  MISSILE AND MAXIMIZE END-OF-LIFE MARGIN.

        (a) Strategy Required.--
                (1) In general.--Concurrent with the first submission to
            Congress of a budget pursuant to section 1105(a) of title 31,
            United States Code, after the date of the enactment of this
            Act, and with each budget submitted to Congress pursuant to
            such section until the Under Secretary of Defense for
            Acquisition and Sustainment determines the LGM-35A Sentinel
            intercontinental ballistic missile reaches full operational
            capacity, the Secretary of the Air Force, in consultation with
            the Under Secretary, shall submit to the congressional defense
            committees a strategy, with respect to the LGM-30G Minuteman
            III intercontinental ballistic missiles, associated ground
            systems, and other supporting systems to address aging
            components and maximize the end-of-life margin.
                (2) Elements.--Each strategy required by paragraph (1)
            shall include the following:
                        (A) A comprehensive identification of all
                    significant age-related and supportability challenges
                    for the LGM-30G Minuteman III intercontinental
                    ballistic missiles that includes a description of--
                                (i) efforts of the Secretary to address
                            each such challenge; and
                                (ii) activities the Secretary intends to
                            carry out to address each such challenge.
                        (B) A description of effects on the system
                    performance of Minuteman III missiles that result from
                    aging components, including such effects with respect
                    to shortfalls in capability.
                        (C) A summary of test activities conducted with
                    Minuteman III missiles during the calender year that
                    precedes the date of the submission of the strategy,
                    including a description of any observations of
                    anomalous performance during such test activities.
                        (D) A discussion of opportunities to increase the
                    end-of-life margin or overall performance of Minuteman
                    III missiles.
                        (E) A statement of the total inventory of such
                    Minuteman III missiles available to the United States,
                    including spares.
                        (F) A forecast with respect to the asset attrition
                    that includes an identification of key drivers of such
                    asset attrition.
                        (G) An identification, as specific budget line
                    items, of all funding with respect to the LGM-30G
                    Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missiles,
                    associated ground systems, and other and supporting
                    systems included in the budget of the Department of
                    Defense for the fiscal year during which the strategy
                    is submitted.
                        (H) An estimate of the amount of such funding the
                    Secretary determines is necessary across the period
                    covered by the most recent future-years defense program
                    submitted to Congress under section 221 of title 10,
                    United States Code, to ensure the continued effective
                    operation of the the LGM-30G Minuteman III
                    intercontinental ballistic missile, associated ground
                    systems, and other and supporting systems until the
                    LGM-35A Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile
                    reaches full operational capacity.
        (b) Independent Assessment of Strategy.--
                (1) In general.--The Under Secretary shall review each
            strategy required under subsection (a) to assess whether the
            strategy is sufficient to ensure the continued effective
            operation of the LGM-30G Minuteman III intercontinental
            ballistic missile system until the LGM-35A Sentinel
            intercontinental ballistic missile reaches full operational
            capacity.
                (2) Reports.--During the period the requirement under
            subsection (a) is effective, the Under Secretary shall, not
            later than 45 days after any date on which a budget is
            submitted to Congress pursuant to section 1105(a) of title 31,
            United States Code, submit to the congressional defense
            committees a report that includes--
                        (A) the findings of the assessment required under
                    paragraph (1);
                        (B) a discussion of any unfunded priorities and
                    risk reduction opportunities with respect to the LGM-
                    30G Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile,
                    associated ground systems, and other supporting
                    systems; and
                        (C) any other matters as the Under Secretary
                    determines appropriate.

    SEC. 1625. REPORT ON ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR NUCLEAR
                  DETERRENCE, CHEMICAL, AND BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE POLICY AND
                  PROGRAMS.

        Not later than 60 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 continued implementation of the amendments
    made by section 1621 of the Servicemember Quality of Life National
    Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159; 138
    Stat. 2170) that includes--
                (1) a proposal to consolidate administrative and resource
            support functions for personnel assigned to the Office of the
            Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear Deterrence,
            Chemical, and Biological Defense Policy and Programs to a
            single office in the Department of Defense;
                (2) a plan to clarify the relationships between--
                        (A) the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear
                    Deterrence, Chemical, and Biological Defense Policy and
                    Programs;
                        (B) the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition
                    and Sustainment; and
                        (C) the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy;
                (3) a proposal for an organizational framework through
            which the Assistant Secretary will perform the portfolio
            management duties required under section 499c of title 10,
            United States Code;
                (4) a description of resource requirements for the Office
            of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear Deterrence,
            Chemical, and Biological Defense Policy and Programs; and
                (5) such other matters as the Secretary determines
            appropriate.

    SEC. 1626. IMPROVEMENTS TO CERTAIN DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
                  INDEMNIFICATION PROCEDURES TO ENABLE PROCUREMENT OF
                  COMMERCIAL ADVANCED NUCLEAR TECHNOLOGIES.

        (a) Review.--The review of a request submitted to a Department of
    Defense contracting officer by a contractor pursuant to Public Law 85-
    804 (50 U.S.C. 1431 et. seq) for indemnification against nuclear and
    unusually hazardous risks, including those involving the procurement of
    commercial nuclear technology, shall include, to the maximum extent
    practicable, input from the Defense Contract Management Agency,
    including reviews of insurance markets and coverage availability from
    the Contractor Insurance/Pension Review group.
        (b) Deadline.--The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that the
    review of any indemnification request described in subsection (a) shall
    be completed with a final decision on approval or denial, including an
    executed memorandum of decision, within the 90-day period beginning on
    the date on which the contractor submits the indemnification request.

    SEC. 1627. REVIEW OF THE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY CONDITIONS OF
                  OPERATIONAL FACILITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE LGM-30G
                  MINUTEMAN III INTERCONTINENTAL BALLISTIC MISSILE SYSTEM.

        (a) In General.--The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health
    Affairs, in consultation with the Assistant Secretary of Defense for
    Nuclear Deterrence, Chemical and Biological Defense Policy and
    Programs, shall seek to enter into an agreement with the Executive
    Officer of the National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
    for a review of the occupational health and safety conditions of
    covered operational facilities.
        (b) Elements.--The review required by subsection (a) shall include
    the following:
                (1) An independent review of the methodology and findings
            of the Missile Community Cancer Study conducted by the Air
            Force Medical Service and Air Force Global Strike Command.
                (2) An independent assessment of occupational hazards,
            covered toxic substances, and operational activities associated
            with the LGM-30G Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic
            missile system that accounts for--
                        (A) enclosed space dynamics;
                        (B) ventilation inefficiencies; and
                        (C) limited fresh air exchange rates.
                (3) An independent case-controlled retrospective study of
            cancer incidence rates among--
                        (A) Minuteman III missile launch officers and
                    support personnel; compared to
                        (B) a group of members of the Air Force with--
                                (i) a substantially similar demographic
                            makeup to the group of launch officers and
                            support personnel included in the study;
                                (ii) responsibilities that are not
                            associated with the Minuteman III system; and
                                (iii) a low potential for occupational
                            exposure to covered toxic substances, as
                            determined by Air Force Specialty Code and
                            occupational duties.
                (4) A comparative evaluation of the suitability and
            effectiveness of historic versus current year environmental
            surveillance policies, procedures and technologies of the
            Department of the Air Force for covered operational facilities
            used to detect exposure to covered toxic substances and
            occupational hazards, including--
                        (A) air quality;
                        (B) groundwater and drinking water contamination;
                        (C) ventilation systems and particulate matter
                    accumulation; and
                        (D) residual contamination associated with confined
                    operational environments.
                (5) An evaluation of the suitability and effectiveness of
            policies, procedures, and technologies of the Department of the
            Air Force to prevent occupational hazards, and reduce exposure
            to covered toxic substances, associated with the Minuteman III
            system including--
                        (A) personal protective equipment;
                        (B) engineering controls;
                        (C) environmental surveillance; and
                        (D) other policies, procedures and technologies
                    deemed relevant.
                (6) An evaluation of the suitability and effectiveness of
            policies, procedures, and technologies of the Department of the
            Air Force and the Department of Defense for reporting and
            periodic medical screening, testing, and evaluations for
            potential exposure to occupational hazards and covered toxic
            substances for personnel associated with the Minuteman III
            system.
                (7) Recommendations of the Executive Officer with respect
            to--
                        (A) Department of Defense actions to ensure that
                    occupational health and safety conditions of covered
                    operational facilities--
                                (i) meet current occupational safety and
                            national security requirements in effect as of
                            the date of the enactment of this Act; and
                                (ii) are applied to the LGM-35A Sentinel
                            intercontinental ballistic missile system; and
                        (B) potential modifications to--
                                (i) the current design and operation of the
                            LGM-30G Minuteman III intercontinental
                            ballistic missile system; and
                                (ii) the future design and operation of the
                            Sentinel system.
        (c) Information and Clearances.--The Secretary of Defense shall
    ensure that personnel of the National Academy of Sciences, Engineering,
    and Medicine supervising the implementation of the agreement required
    by subsection (a), or conducting the review required by such
    subsection, are granted, in a timely manner, access to the information
    and security clearances necessary to carry out such review.
        (d) Report Required.--
                (1) In general.--Not later than 18 months after the date of
            the enactment of this Act, the Executive Officer of the
            National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine shall
            submit to the congressional defense committees a report that
            includes the findings of the review required by subsection (a).
                (2) Form.--The report required by paragraph (1) shall be
            submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified
            annex.
        (e) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``covered operational facilities'' mean
            physical structures and work environments associated with the
            LGM-30G Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile
            system, including--
                        (A) launch control facilities;
                        (B) launch facilities;
                        (C) missile alert facilities; and
                        (D) other associated facilities.
                (2) The term ``covered toxic substances'' means
            contaminants and other risk factors that pose a significant
            health risk to an individual when inhaled, ingested, absorbed
            by, or in close proximity to, the individual, including--
                        (A) Asbestos.
                        (B) Radiation.
                        (C) Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBS).
                        (D) Combustion byproducts associated with burning
                    classified materials, accelerants, and industrial
                    solvents.
                        (E) Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), including
                    VOCs from cleaning and maintenance chemicals.
                        (F) Radon and naturally occurring radioactive
                    materials in subterranean facilities.
                        (G) Hydrogen cyanide, hydrazine, ethylene glycol,
                    and sodium chromate.
                        (H) Pesticides and herbicides from facility
                    perimeters and surrounding agricultural runoff.
                        (I) Noise.
                        (J) Other chemical compounds or elements associated
                    with the LGM-30G Minuteman III intercontinental
                    ballistic missile system or covered operational
                    facilities.

    SEC. 1628. REPORT ON DISMANTLEMENT OF LEGACY NUCLEAR WEAPONS.

        (a) In General.--Not later than 270 days after the date of
    enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition
    and Sustainment and the Under Secretary of Energy for Nuclear Security
    shall jointly submit to the congressional defense committees a report
    on the dismantlement of legacy nuclear weapons.
        (b) Elements.--The report required under subsection (a) shall
    include the following:
                (1) A description of current plans with respect to
            dismantlement rates and nuclear weapon types scheduled for
            dismantlement.
                (2) An identification of materials planned to be recovered
            through dismantlement of legacy nuclear weapons.
                (3) A summary of the reuse potential of such materials.
                (4) An assessment of defense needs with respect to
            recovered materials, including nuclear materials.
                (5) A description of any recoverable materials excess to
            defense needs.
                (6) A plan for the disposition intended for any plutonium
            previously declared excess to defense needs, including an
            assessment of whether any such plutonium should be retained for
            future defense needs.
        (c) Form.--The report required under subsection (a) shall be
    submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex.

                      Subtitle D--Missile Defense Programs

    SEC. 1641. MODIFICATION TO NATIONAL MISSILE DEFENSE POLICY TO REFLECT
                  GOLDEN DOME FOR AMERICA POLICY.

        Section 5501 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
    striking the text and inserting the following:
        ``It is the policy of the United States--
                ``(1) to provide for the common defense of the United
            States and its citizens by deploying and maintaining a next-
            generation missile defense shield; and
                ``(2) to deter, and defend the citizens and critical
            infrastructure of the United States against, any foreign aerial
            attack on the homeland.''.

    SEC. 1642. GOLDEN DOME FOR AMERICA.

        (a) Plan.--
                (1) Requirement.--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 plan for the
            development and deployment of a next-generation air and missile
            defense architecture pursuant to Executive Order 14186 (90 Fed.
            Reg. 8767), or such successor order.
                (2) Elements.--The plan under paragraph (1) shall include
            the following:
                        (A) An updated assessment of air and missile
                    threats to the United States.
                        (B) A description of the system architecture of the
                    next-generation air and missile defense architecture,
                    including--
                                (i) the identification of each capability,
                            program, and project considered to be part of
                            such architecture;
                                (ii) a preliminary description of, cost
                            estimate for, and schedule to achieve--
                                        (I) initial operational capability;
                                    and
                                        (II) full operational capability;
                                (iii) a description of relevant concepts of
                            operations;
                                (iv) a plan with respect to integrating and
                            maximizing interoperability of capabilities
                            included in such architecture;
                                (v) a description of ground segment
                            requirements to support the development and
                            deployment of space-based capabilities included
                            in such architecture; and
                                (vi) an identification of requirements with
                            respect to the electromagnetic spectrum for the
                            development and deployment of capabilities
                            included in such architecture.
                        (C) An organizational construct defining roles and
                    responsibilities for each participating element of the
                    Department of Defense.
                        (D) An assessment of on-orbit testing and training
                    requirements necessary for developing capabilities and
                    ensuring long-term warfighting readiness of such
                    architecture.
                        (E) A strategy for ensuring supply chain security
                    and resilience.
                        (F) Identification of any additional legal
                    authorities necessary to carry out or expedite the
                    development and deployment of such architecture.
                        (G) Any other matters the Secretary considers
                    relevant.
                (3) Updates.--Concurrent with the submission of the budget
            of the President to Congress pursuant to section 1105(a) of
            title 31, United States Code, for each of fiscal years 2028
            through 2030, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional
            defense committees--
                        (A) an update to the plan under paragraph (1); and
                        (B) a consolidated budget exhibit identifying
                    funding requested for the systems architecture
                    described in the plan, including specific appropriation
                    and line numbers, where appropriate.
        (b) Theater Missile Defense Posture.--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--
                (1) assessing the theater missile defense posture of the
            United States, including changes in the missile threat
            environment with respect to allies and partners of the United
            States and forward-deployed forces of the United States; and
                (2) making recommendations, as appropriate, to--
                        (A) increase bilateral and multilateral cooperation
                    on missile defense technology development,
                    capabilities, and operations;
                        (B) improve theater missile defenses of the
                    forward-deployed forces of the United States and the
                    territories, forces, and populations of allies of the
                    United States; and
                        (C) increase and accelerate the provision of
                    missile defense capabilities of the United States to
                    allies and partners of the United States.

    SEC. 1643. PROHIBITION PRIVATIZED OR SUBSCRIPTION-BASED MISSILE DEFENSE
                  INTERCEPT CAPABILITIES.

        Subchapter II of chapter 551 of title 10, United States Code, is
    amended by adding at the end the following new section:
    ``Sec. 5516. Prohibition on privatized or subscription-based missile
                  defense intercept capabilities
        ``(a) Prohibition.--The Secretary of Defense may only develop,
    deploy, test, or operate a missile defense system with kinetic missile
    defense capabilities if--
                ``(1) the missile defense system is owned and operated by
            the armed forces; and
                ``(2) such capabilities do not use a subscription-based
            service, a pay-for-service model, or a recurring-fee model to
            engage or intercept a target.
        ``(b) Inherently Governmental Function.--The decision to engage in
    kinetic missile defense activities, including targeting, launch
    authorization, and engagement of airborne or spaceborne threats, is an
    inherently governmental function that only officers or employees of the
    Federal Government or members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine
    Corps, or Space Force may perform.
        ``(c) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be
    construed to prohibit the Secretary of Defense from--
                ``(1) entering into contracts with private entities for the
            research, development, manufacture, maintenance, or testing of
            missile defense systems;
                ``(2) entering into or carrying out co-production or co-
            development arrangements, or other cooperative agreements, with
            allies and partners of the United States with respect to
            missile defense capabilities; or
                ``(3) procuring commercial services for remote sensing,
            telemetry, threat tracking, data analysis, data transport, or
            early warning, if such services do not directly involve the
            execution or command of kinetic missile defense activities.
        ``(d) Definitions.--For the purposes of this section:
                ``(1) The term `kinetic missile defense activities' means
            any action intended to physically intercept, neutralize, or
            destroy a missile, projectile, aircraft, or other airborne
            threat, including those using kinetic interceptors or directed
            energy.
                ``(2) The term `kinetic missile defense capabilities' means
            any system or platform that is designed to be able to carry out
            kinetic missile defense activities.
                ``(3) The term `subscription-based service' means any
            arrangement in which a private entity provides ongoing or
            recurring operational access to missile defense capabilities in
            exchange for periodic payment.''.

    SEC. 1644. FUNDING FOR SEA-BASED LAUNCH FOR MISSILE DEFENSE TARGETS.

        (a) Increase.--Notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding
    tables in division D, the amount authorized to be appropriated in
    section 201 for research, development, test, and evaluation, Defense-
    wide, as specified in the corresponding funding table in section 4201,
    Advanced Component Development and Prototypes, line 098, Ballistic
    Missile Defense Targets, is hereby increased by $10,000,000 (with the
    amount of such increase to be made available for sea-based launch for
    missile defense targets).
        (b) Offset.--Notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding
    tables in division D, the amount authorized to be appropriated in
    section 301 for Operations and Maintenance, Army, Other Service
    Support, line 470, as specified in the corresponding funding table in
    section 4301, is hereby reduced by $10,000,000.

    SEC. 1645. SUBMISSION OF SUMMARY OF CERTAIN GUAM MISSILE DEFENSE
                  REPORT.

        Not later than April 1, 2026, the Secretary of Defense shall submit
    to the congressional defense committees an unclassified summary of the
    report required by section 1660 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263).

    SEC. 1646. MIDDLE EAST INTEGRATED AIR AND MISSILE DEFENSE.

        Section 1658 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization
    Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 136 Stat. 2951) is
    amended--
                (1) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d); and
                (2) by inserting after subsection (b) the following new
            subsection:
        ``(c) Report.--
                ``(1) Requirement.--Not later than 180 days after the date
            of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for
            Fiscal Year 2026, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation
            with the Secretary of State, shall submit to the congressional
            defense committees a report containing an update on progress
            made toward implementing an integrated air and missile defense
            architecture described in subsection (a).
                ``(2) Matters included.--The report under paragraph (1)
            shall include the following:
                        ``(A) An assessment of the threat of ballistic and
                    cruise missiles, manned and unmanned aerial systems,
                    and rocket attacks from Iran and groups linked to Iran
                    to allies and partners within the area of
                    responsibility of the United States Central Command.
                        ``(B) A description of the missile defense
                    priorities and capability needs of the United States
                    Central Command to defend against the threats described
                    in subparagraph (A), and the planned regional missile
                    defense architectures derived from such priorities and
                    capability needs.
                        ``(C) An analysis of current integrated air and
                    missile defense systems in the area of responsibility
                    of the United States Central Command to defend against
                    threats described in subparagraph (A) and meet the
                    missile defense priorities described in subparagraph
                    (B).
                        ``(D) An assessment of progress made towards
                    addressing challenges identified and meeting benchmarks
                    established in the strategy required by subsection (b),
                    including--
                                ``(i) an identification of elements of the
                            multinational integrated air and missile
                            defense architecture that have been acquired by
                            specified foreign partners since October 7,
                            2023; and
                                ``(ii) an identification of elements of the
                            multinational integrated air and missile
                            defense architecture that--
                                        ``(I) can be acquired and operated
                                    by specified foreign partners; and
                                        ``(II) can only be provided and
                                    operated by members of the Armed
                                    Forces.
                        ``(E) Lessons learned in combat operations against
                    aerial threats since the October 7, 2023, Hamas
                    terrorist attacks against Israel, including--
                                ``(i) countering the April 13, 2024, and
                            October 1, 2024, ballistic missile and drone
                            attacks by Iran against Israel, including--
                                        ``(I) the adequacy of pre-existing
                                    data sharing agreements in facilitating
                                    effective joint responses with
                                    recommendations for further
                                    improvements;
                                        ``(II) the extent to which
                                    defensive operations were accomplished
                                    with personnel and equipment on
                                    regularly planned deployments versus
                                    personnel and equipment surged to the
                                    region on an ad hoc basis;
                                        ``(III) a comparative analysis of
                                    the performances of systems operated by
                                    the United States and operated by
                                    Israel in intercepting Iranian fires
                                    missiles and drones during the attacks;
                                        ``(IV) an estimate of the extent to
                                    which a similarly effective defense
                                    could be provided to allies and
                                    partners in the Middle East if attacked
                                    by Iran, and if currently insufficient,
                                    what changes to force structure or pre-
                                    staged equipment would be required to
                                    effectively do so; and
                                        ``(V) the extent to which the
                                    strategy under subsection (b)
                                    contributed to such defensive
                                    operations; and
                                ``(ii) countering the more than 900
                            projectiles launched by the Houthis in Yemen
                            against maritime targets in the area of
                            responsibility of the United States Central
                            Command.
                        ``(F) Such other matters as the Secretary considers
                    relevant.
                ``(3) Protection of sensitive information.--Any activity
            carried out under paragraph (1) shall be conducted in a manner
            that is consistent with protection of intelligence sources and
            methods and appropriately protects sensitive information and
            the national security interests of the United States.
                ``(4) Format.--The report submitted under paragraph (1)
            shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a
            classified annex.''.

                           Subtitle E--Other Matters

    SEC. 1651. COOPERATIVE THREAT REDUCTION FUNDS.

        (a) Funding Allocation.--Of the $282,830,000 authorized to be
    appropriated to the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2026 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 (50 U.S.C. 3711), the following amounts may be
    obligated for the purposes specified:
                (1) For delivery system threat reduction, $6,332,000.
                (2) For chemical security and elimination, $18,645,000.
                (3) For global nuclear security, $30,621,000.
                (4) For biological threat reduction, $160,402,000.
                (5) For proliferation prevention, $36,923,000.
                (6) For activities designated as Other Assessments/
            Administration Costs, $29,907,000.
        (b) Specification of Cooperative Threat Reduction Funds.--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 2026, 2027, and 2028.

    SEC. 1652. LIMITATION ON AUTHORITY TO REDUCE SUSTAINMENT FOR OR HALT
                  OPERATION OF THE AN/FPS-108 COBRA DANE RADAR.

        (a) Limitation.--Until the date on which the certification
    described in subsection (b) is submitted to the congressional defense
    committees, the Secretary of Defense--
                (1) may not reduce sustainment efforts for, halt operation
            of, or prepare to reduce sustainment efforts for or halt
            operation of, the AN/FPS-108 COBRA DANE radar located at
            Eareckson Air Station on Shemya Island, Alaska;
                (2) shall sustain the AN/FPS-108 COBRA DANE radar in a
            manner that preserves, at a minimum, the operational
            availability of the system as of the date of the enactment of
            this section; and
                (3) shall ensure that the AN/FPS-108 COBRA DANE radar
            continues to meet the operational requirements of the combatant
            commands that are met by such system as of the date of the
            enactment of this section.
        (b) Certification Described.--The certification described in this
    subsection is a written certification from the Secretary of Defense, in
    consultation with the Chief of Space Operations and the Director of the
    Missile Defense Agency, indicating that the replacement capability for
    the AN/FPS-108 COBRA DANE radar--
                (1) will reach initial operational capability at the same
            time or before the termination of operations for the AN/FPS-108
            COBRA DANE radar; and
                (2) at the time such replacement capability achieves
            initial operational capability, will have the ability to meet
            the operational requirements of the combatant commands that
            have been, or that are expected to be, assigned to such
            replacement capability.
        (c) Exception.--The limitation described in subsection (a) shall
    not apply to temporary interruptions of operational availability for
    the AN/FPS-108 COBRA DANE radar provided such activities are necessary
    to support maintenance or modernization activities of the system.

    SEC. 1653. SENSE OF CONGRESS WITH RESPECT TO ARROW INTERCEPTOR
                  PRODUCTION CAPACITY AND INVENTORY.

        (a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that--
                (1) it is in the national security interest of the United
            States to help allies and partners of the United States,
            including Israel, strengthen--
                        (A) the air and missile defense capability of such
                    allies and partners; and
                        (B) the capacity of such allies and partners
                    against common threats;
                (2) such efforts help deter and defeat aggression that
            threatens--
                        (A) allies;
                        (B) forward-positioned members of the Armed Forces;
                    and
                        (C) Americans residing in allied countries; and
                (3) increased partner air and missile defense capacity also
            reduces demand on the Armed Forces.
        (b) Report.--Not later than the first March 1 following the date of
    the enactment of this section, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to
    the congressional defense committees a report on cooperation between
    the United States and Israel with respect to increased production
    capacity and inventory of the Arrow interceptor. Such report shall
    include:
                (1) An assessment of Israel's Arrow missile defense system
            capacity as of the date of the enactment of this section,
            including launchers and interceptors.
                (2) An assessment of the current supply base for such
            system and how such supply base can be strengthened.
                (3) A detailed summary of the steps the Department of
            Defense is taking in cooperation with industry and the State of
            Israel to increase Arrow missile defense production capacity
            and inventory.
                (4) An identification of any challenges or obstacles
            encountered and current plans to address such challenges or
            obstacles.
                (5) Specific authorities or appropriations that Congress
            could provide to expedite and expand efforts to increase Arrow
            missile defense system production capacity and the number of
            deployed systems and interceptors.
                (6) An assessment of what additional steps would be
            required to establish a fully redundant Arrow production
            capacity in the United States.
        (c) Form.--The report described in this section shall be submitted
    in unclassified form but may contain a classified annex.

                       TITLE XVII--OTHER DEFENSE MATTERS

             Subtitle A--Miscellaneous Authorities and Limitations

    SEC. 1701. COPYRIGHT TO A LITERARY WORK PRODUCED BY A CIVILIAN FACULTY
                  MEMBER OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH
                  SCIENCES IN THE COURSE OF SUCH EMPLOYMENT: FREE USE BY
                  THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.

        (a) Use by Federal Government.--Section 105 of title 17, United
    States Code, is amended, in subsection (d)(2)--
                (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (L) through (N) as
            subparagraphs (M) through (O), respectively;
                (2) by inserting after subparagraph (K) the following new
            subparagraph (L):
                        ``(L) Uniformed Services University of the Health
                    Sciences.''.
        (b) Conforming Amendments.--Such section is further amended, in
    subsection (c)--
                (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``subparagraphs (A)
            through (K) of subsection (d)(2) and subparagraph (L)'' and
            inserting ``subparagraphs (A) through (L) of subsection (d)(2)
            and subparagraph (M)'';
                (2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``subsection (d)(2)(L)''
            and inserting ``subsection (d)(2)(M)'';
                (3) in paragraph (3), by striking ``subsection (d)(2)(M)''
            and inserting ``subsection (d)(2)(N)''; and
                (4) in paragraph (4), by striking ``subsection (d)(2)(N)''
            and inserting ``subsection (d)(2)(O)''.

    SEC. 1702. COMBATING ILLICIT TOBACCO PRODUCTS.

        (a) In General.--Beginning not later than 120 days after the date
    of the enactment of this Act, no exchange or commissary operated by or
    for a military resale entity shall offer for sale any ENDS product or
    oral nicotine product unless the manufacturer of such product executes
    and delivers to the appropriate officer for each military resale entity
    a certification form for each ENDS product or oral nicotine product
    offered for retail sale at an exchange or commissary that attests under
    penalty of perjury the following:
                (1) The manufacturer has received a marketing granted order
            for such product under section 910 of the Federal Food, Drug,
            and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 387j).
                (2) The manufacturer submitted a timely filed premarket
            tobacco product application for such product, and the
            application either remains under review by the Secretary or has
            received a denial order that has been and remains stayed by the
            Secretary or court order, rescinded by the Secretary, or
            vacated by a court.
        (b) Failure to Submit Certification.--A manufacturer shall submit
    the certification forms required in subsection (a) on an annual basis.
    Failure to submit such forms to a military resale entity as required
    under the preceding sentence shall result in the removal of the
    relevant ENDS product or oral nicotine product from sale at such
    military resale entity.
        (c) Certification Contents.--
                (1) In general.--A certification form required under
            subsection (a) shall separately list each brand name, product
            name, category (such as e-liquid, power unit, device, e-liquid
            cartridge, e-liquid pod, or disposable), and flavor for each
            product that is sold offered for sale by the manufacturer
            submitting such form.
                (2) Other items.--A manufacturer shall, when submitting a
            certification under subsection (a), include in that
            submission--
                        (A) a copy of the publicly available marketing
                    granted order under section 910 of the Federal Food,
                    Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 387j), as redacted by
                    the Secretary and made available on the agency website;
                        (B) a copy of the acceptance letter issued under
                    such section for a timely filed premarket tobacco
                    product application; or
                        (C) a document issued by Secretary or by a court
                    confirming that the premarket tobacco product
                    application has received a denial order that has been
                    and remains stayed by the Secretary or court order,
                    rescinded by the Secretary, or vacated by a court.
        (d) Development of Forms and Publication.--
                (1) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the date of
            the enactment of this Act, each military resale entity shall--
                        (A) develop and make public the certification form
                    such resale entity will require a manfacturer to submit
                    to meet the requirement under subsection (a); and
                        (B) provide instructions on how such certification
                    form shall be submitted to the relevant military resale
                    entity.
                (2) Submission in case of failure to publish form.--If a
            military resale entity fails to prepare and make public such
            certification form, a manufacturer may submit information
            necessary to prove compliance with the requirements of this
            section.
        (e) Changes to Certification Form.--A manufacturer that submits a
    certification form under subsection (a) shall notify each relevant
    military resale entity to which such certification was submitted not
    later than 30 days after making any material change to the
    certification form, including--
                (1) the issuance or denial of a marketing authorization or
            other order by the Secretary pursuant to section 910 of the
            Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 387j); or
                (2) any other order or action by the Secretary or any court
            that affects the ability of the ENDS product or oral nicotine
            product to be introduced or delivered into interstate commerce
            for commercial distribution in the United States.
        (f) Directory.--
                (1) In general.--No later than 180 days after the enactment
            of this Act, each military resale entity shall maintain and
            make publicly available on its official website a directory
            that lists all ENDS product and oral nicotine product
            manufacturers and all product brand names, categories (such as
            e-liquid, e-liquid cartridge, e-liquid pod, or disposable),
            product names, and flavors for which certification forms have
            been submitted and approved by the relevant military resale
            entity.
                (2) Updates.--Each military resale entity shall--
                        (A) update the directory under paragraph (1) at
                    least monthly to ensure accuracy; and
                        (B) establish a process to provide each exchange or
                    commissary notice of the initial publication of the
                    directory and changes made to the directory in the
                    prior month.
                (3) Exclusions and removals.--An ENDS product or oral
            nicotine product shall not be included or retained in a
            directory of a military resale entity if the relevant military
            resale entity determines that any of the following apply:
                        (A) The manufacturer failed to provide a complete
                    and accurate certification as required by this section.
                        (B) The manufacturer submitted a certification that
                    does not comply with the requirements of this section.
                        (C) The information provided by the manufacturer in
                    its certification contains false information, material
                    misrepresentations, or omissions.
                (4) Notice required.--In the case of a removal of a product
            from a directory under paragraph (3), the relevant military
            resale entity shall provide to the manufacturer involved notice
            and at least 30 days to cure deficiencies before removing the
            manufacturer or its products from the directory.
                (5) Effect of removal.--The ENDS product or oral nicotine
            product of a manufacturer identified in a notice of removal
            under paragraph (3) are, beginning on the date that is 30 days
            after such removal, subject to seizure, forfeiture, and
            destruction, and may not be purchased or sold for retail sale
            at any exchange or commissary operated by or for a military
            resale entity.
        (g) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``ENDS product''--
                        (A) means any non-combustible product that employs
                    a heating element, power source, electronic circuit, or
                    other electronic, chemical, or mechanical means,
                    regardless of shape or size, to produce vapor from
                    nicotine in a solution;
                        (B) includes a consumable nicotine liquid solution
                    suitable for use in such product, whether sold with the
                    product or separately; and
                        (C) does not include any product regulated as a
                    drug or device under chapter V of the Federal Food,
                    Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 351 et seq.).
                (2) The term ``military resale entities'' means--
                        (A) the Defense Commissary Agency;
                        (B) the Army and Air Force Exchange Service;
                        (C) the Navy Exchange Service Command; and
                        (D) the Marine Corps Exchange.
                (3) The term ``oral nicotine product'' means--
                        (A) means any non-combustible product that contains
                    nicotine that is intended to be placed in the oral
                    cavity;
                        (B) does not include--
                                (i) any ENDS product;
                                (ii) smokeless tobacco (as defined in
                            section 900 of the Federal Food, Drug, and
                            Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 387)); or
                                (iii) any product regulated as a drug or
                            device under chapter V of the Federal Food,
                            Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 351 et seq.).
                (4) The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Health
            and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and
            Drugs.
                (5) The term ``timely filed premarket tobacco product
            application'' means an application that was submitted under
            section 910 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21
            U.S.C. 387j) on or before September 9, 2020, and accepted for
            filing with respect to an ENDS product or oral nicotine product
            containing nicotine marketed in the United States as of August
            8, 2016.

    SEC. 1703. MADE-IN-AMERICA DEFENSE ARTICLES AND SERVICES EXPEDITED
                  THROUGH DIRECT COMMERCIAL SALES.

        (a) Sense of Congress.--Congress--
                (1) believes the expeditious delivery of defense articles
            and services to allies and partners strengthens American
            national security;
                (2) notes that the Department of Defense contracting
            process often adds significant amounts of time to the delivery
            of defense articles and services to allies and partners, and in
            some cases these articles and services could be appropriately
            transferred more quickly using direct commercial sales; and
                (3) supports the ongoing and periodic review of the FMS-
            Only List to ensure that defense articles and services that can
            be appropriately transferred using direct commercial sales are
            not included on the FMS-Only list.
        (b) Review and Report.--
                (1) Review.--
                        (A) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the
                    date of the enactment of this Act, and annually
                    thereafter, the Secretary of State, in coordination
                    with the Secretary of Defense, shall carry out a review
                    of defense articles and defense services that are
                    eligible to be provided under the foreign military
                    sales program under chapter 2 of the Arms Export
                    Control Act, but not eligible to be provided under
                    direct commercial sales under section 38 of such Act,
                    in order to identify those articles and services that
                    should also be eligible to be provided under direct
                    commercial sales.
                        (B) Matters to be addressed.--The review required
                    by this subsection shall address the following with
                    respect to each defense article and defense services
                    identified under this subsection:
                                (i) The average length of time to complete
                            a transfer of the article or service under the
                            foreign military sales program compared to such
                            a transfer under a direct commercial sale,
                            measured from the initial submission of the
                            letter of request to the delivery of the
                            article or service.
                                (ii) The impact on the workload for the
                            Department of State and Department of Defense
                            by reason of a transfer of the article or
                            service under a direct commercial sale.
                                (iii) The benefits to United States
                            national security and United States
                            competitiveness by reason of a transfer of the
                            article or service under a direct commercial
                            sale.
                (2) Report.--
                        (A) In general.--Not later than 30 days after the
                    completion of each review required by subsection (a),
                    the Secretary of State, in coordination of the
                    Secretary of Defense, shall submit to the appropriate
                    congressional committees a report that contains the
                    results of the review, including--
                                (i) the average time to transfer the
                            reviewed defense articles or services during
                            the previous reporting period through the
                            foreign military sales program and through
                            direct commercial sales and how those averages
                            compare to the averages reported in the
                            previous reporting period;
                                (ii) the leading causes of delays;
                                (iii) any steps taken to reduce those
                            delays; and
                                (iv) any defense articles and services
                            added to or removed from the FMS-Only list
                            during the preceding reporting period, as well
                            as the justification for such decisions.
                        (B) Form.--The report required by this subsection
                    shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may
                    contain a classified annex.
                        (C) Definitions.--In this subsection--
                                (i) the term ``appropriate congressional
                            committees'' means--
                                        (I) the Committee on Foreign
                                    Affairs and the Committee on Armed
                                    Services of the House of
                                    Representatives; and
                                        (II) the Committee on Foreign
                                    Relations and the Committee on Armed
                                    Services of the Senate; and
                                (ii) the term ``FMS-only list'' means the
                            list maintained by the Secretary of State of
                            defense articles and defense services that are
                            eligible to be provided under the foreign
                            military sales program under chapter 2 of the
                            Arms Export Control Act, but not eligible to be
                            provided under direct commercial sales under
                            section 38 of such Act.

    SEC. 1704. MODIFICATIONS TO AUTHORITY FOR TRANSFER AND SALE OF CERTAIN
                  SURPLUS FIREARMS, AMMUNITION, AND PARTS.

        (a) Modifications to Transfer Authority.--Section 40728 of title
    36, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) in subsection (h)--
                        (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``surplus
                    caliber .45 M45/M45A1 pistols and spare parts and
                    related accessories and ammunition for those pistols,
                    that on the enactment of the National Defense
                    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, are under the
                    control of the Secretary and are surplus to the
                    requirements of the Department of the Army,'' after
                    ``surplus to the requirements of the Department of the
                    Army,'';
                        (B) in paragraph (2), by inserting ``, and may not
                    transfer more than 10,000 surplus caliber .45 M45/M45A1
                    pistols,'' after ``may not transfer more than 10,000
                    surplus caliber .45 M1911/M1911A1 pistols''; and
                        (C) by adding at the end the following new
                    paragraph:
        ``(3) The Secretary may further transfer to the corporation, in
    accordance with the procedure prescribed in this subchapter, surplus
    shotguns, including any shotguns that are surplus to the requirements
    of the Center of Military History and the Army Museum Enterprise,
    except for any shotgun that is a modular ancillary addition to a
    service rifle.'';
                (2) in subsection (i)--
                        (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``National
                    Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018'' and
                    inserting ``National Defense Authorization Act for
                    Fiscal Year 2025''; and
                        (B) by adding at the end the following new
                    paragraphs:
        ``(3) Subject to paragraph (4), the Secretary of the Navy may
    further transfer to the corporation, in accordance with the procedure
    prescribed in this subchapter, surplus caliber .45 M45/M45A1 pistols
    and spare parts and related accessories and ammunition for those
    pistols, and surplus shotguns (except for any shotgun that is a modular
    ancillary addition to a service rifle), that on the date of the
    enactment of this paragraph are under the control of the Secretary and
    are surplus to the requirements of the Department of the Navy.
        ``(4) The Secretary of the Navy may not transfer more than 10,000
    surplus caliber .45 M45/M45A1 pistols to the corporation during any
    year and may only transfer such pistols as long as pistols described in
    paragraph (3) remain available for transfer.''; and
                (3) by adding at the end the following new subsections:
        ``(j) Authorized Air Force Transfers.--(1) Subject to paragraph
    (2), the Secretary of the Air Force may transfer to the corporation, in
    accordance with the procedures prescribed in this subchapter, surplus
    caliber .45 M45/M45A1 pistols and spare parts and related accessories
    and ammunition for those pistols, and surplus shotguns (except for any
    shotgun that is a modular ancillary addition to a service rifle), that
    on the date of the enactment of this paragraph are under the control of
    the Secretary and are surplus to the requirements of the Department of
    the Air Force.
        ``(2) The Secretary of the Air Force may not transfer more than
    10,000 surplus caliber .45 M45/M45A1 pistols to the corporation during
    any year and may only transfer such pistols as long as pistols
    described in paragraph (1) remain available for transfer.
        ``(k) Authorized Transfers by Other Federal Departments and
    Agencies.--(1) The head of any Federal department or agency may
    transfer to the corporation, in accordance with the procedure
    prescribed in this subchapter, the firearms and ammunition specified in
    paragraph (2) that, on the date of the enactment of this subsection,
    are under the control of that department or agency and are surplus to
    the requirements of that department or agency.
        ``(2) The firearms and ammunition specified in this paragraph are
    the following:
                ``(A) Any surplus caliber .45 M1911/M1911A1 pistols.
                ``(B) Any surplus caliber .45 M45/M45A1 pistol.
                ``(C) Any surplus shotgun except for any shotgun that is
            modular ancillary addition to a service rifle.
                ``(D) Any surplus caliber .22 or .30 caliber rifle.
                ``(E) Any ammunition associated with a firearm described in
            subparagraph (A) through (D).''.
        (b) Modifications to Sale Authority.--Section 40732 of title 36,
    United States Code, is amended--
                (1) by striking ``, and caliber .45 M1911/M1911A1 surplus
            pistols,'' each place it appears and inserting ``, caliber .45
            M1911/M1911A1 surplus pistols, caliber .45 M45/M45A1 surplus
            pistols, and surplus shotguns (except for any shotgun that is a
            modular ancillary addition to a service rifle)''; and
                (2) in subsection (d)--
                        (A) by striking ``A person'' and inserting ``(1) A
                    person''; and
                        (B) by adding at the end the following new
                    paragraph:
        ``(2) A person who receives a caliber .45 M1911/M1911A1 surplus
    pistol, a caliber .45 M45/M45A1 surplus pistol, shotgun, or any
    ammunition, repair parts, or supplies, under section 40728 of this
    title may sell, at fair market value, such pistol, shotgun, ammunition,
    repair parts, or supplies.''.

    SEC. 1705. MAPPING AND REPORT ON STRATEGIC PORTS.

        (a) Mapping and Strategy Required.--
                (1) Mapping of global ports.--The Secretary of State, in
            coordination with the Secretary of Defense, shall--
                        (A) develop an updated, global mapping of foreign
                    and domestic ports identified to be of importance to
                    the United States, because of a capability to provide
                    military, diplomatic, economic, or resource exploration
                    superiority; and
                        (B) identify any efforts by the Government of the
                    People's Republic of China (PRC) or other PRC entities
                    to build, buy, or otherwise control, directly or
                    indirectly, such ports.
                (2) Submission of map.--The Secretary of State, in
            coordination with the Secretary of Defense, shall submit the
            mapping developed pursuant to subsection (a) to the appropriate
            congressional committees. Such submission shall be in
            unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.
        (b) Study and Report on Strategic Ports.--
                (1) Study required.--The Secretary of State, in
            coordination with the Secretary of Defense, shall conduct a
            study of--
                        (A) strategic ports;
                        (B) the reasons such ports are of interest to the
                    United States;
                        (C) the activities and plans of the Government of
                    the People's Republic of China (PRC) to expand its
                    control over strategic ports outside of the People's
                    Republic of China;
                        (D) the public and private actors, such as China
                    Ocean Shipping Company, that are executing and
                    supporting the activities and plans of the Government
                    of the PRC to expand its control over strategic ports
                    outside of the PRC;
                        (E) the activities and plans of the Government of
                    the PRC to expand its control over maritime logistics
                    by promoting products, such as LOGINK, and setting
                    industry standards outside the PRC;
                        (F) how the control by the Government of the PRC
                    over strategic ports outside of the PRC could harm the
                    national security or economic interests of the United
                    States and allies and partners of the United States;
                    and
                        (G) measures the United States Government could
                    take to ensure open access and security for strategic
                    ports and offer alternatives to PRC investments or
                    stakes in strategic ports.
                (2) Conduct of study.--The Secretary of State and the
            Secretary of Defense may enter into an arrangement with a
            federally funded research and development center under which
            the center shall conduct the study required under subsection
            (a).
                (3) Report.--
                        (A) In general.--Not later than one year after the
                    date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
                    State, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense,
                    shall submit to the appropriate congressional
                    committees a report on the findings of the study
                    conducted under subsection (a).
                        (B) Elements.--The report required by paragraph (1)
                    shall include--
                                (i) a detailed list of all known strategic
                            ports operated, controlled, or owned, directly
                            or indirectly, by the PRC or by a foreign
                            person of the PRC, and an assessment of the
                            national security and economic interests
                            relevant to each such port;
                                (ii) a detailed list of all known strategic
                            ports operated, controlled, or owned, directly
                            or indirectly, by the United States or United
                            States persons and an assessment of the
                            national security and economic interests
                            relevant to each such port;
                                (iii) an assessment of vulnerabilities of--
                                        (I) ports operated, controlled, or
                                    owned, directly or indirectly, by the
                                    United States; and
                                        (II) strategic ports;
                                (iv) an analysis of the activities and
                            actions of the Government of the PRC to gain
                            control or ownership over strategic ports,
                            including promoting products, such as LOGINK,
                            and setting industry standards;
                                (v) an assessment of how the Government of
                            the PRC plans to expand its control over
                            strategic ports outside of the PRC;
                                (vi) a suggested strategy, developed in
                            consultation with the heads of the relevant
                            United States Government offices, that suggests
                            courses of action to secure trusted investment
                            and ownership of strategic ports and maritime
                            infrastructure, protect such ports and
                            infrastructure from PRC control, and ensure
                            open access and security for such ports, that
                            includes--
                                        (I) a list of relevant existing
                                    authorities that can be used to carry
                                    out the strategy;
                                        (II) a list of any additional
                                    authorities necessary to carry out the
                                    strategy;
                                        (III) an assessment of products
                                    owned by the Government of the PRC or
                                    by an entity headquartered in the PRC
                                    that are used in connection with
                                    strategic ports or maritime
                                    infrastructure;
                                        (IV) an assessment of the costs
                                    to--
                                                (aa) secure such trusted
                                            investment and ownership;
                                                (bb) replace products owned
                                            by the Government of the PRC or
                                            an entity headquartered in the
                                            PRC that are used in connection
                                            with such ports; and
                                                (cc) enhance transparency
                                            around the negative impacts of
                                            PRC control over strategic
                                            ports; and
                                        (V) a list of funding sources to
                                    secure trusted investment and ownership
                                    of strategic ports, which shall
                                    include--
                                                (aa) an identification of
                                            private funding sources; and
                                                (bb) an identification of
                                            public funding sources,
                                            including loans, loan
                                            guarantees, and tax incentives;
                                            and
                                (vii) a suggested strategy for Federal
                            agencies to maintain an up-to-date list of
                            strategic ports.
                                (viii) an assessment of any national
                            security threat posed by such investments or
                            activities to United States diplomatic and
                            defense personnel and facilities in the
                            vicinity of such ports, including through cyber
                            threats, electronically enabled espionage, or
                            other means.
                        (C) Form of report.--The report required by
                    paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form,
                    but may include a classified annex.
        (c) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``appropriate congressional committees''
            means--
                        (A) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
                    Transportation, the Committee on Armed Services, the
                    Committee on Foreign Relations, and the Select
                    Committee on Intelligence of the Senate; and
                        (B) the Committee on Transportation and
                    Infrastructure, the Committee on Energy and Commerce,
                    the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on
                    Foreign Affairs, and the Permanent Select Committee on
                    Intelligence of the House of Representatives.
                (2) The term ``relevant United States Government offices''
            means--
                        (A) the Unified Combatant Commands;
                        (B) the Office of the Secretary of Defense;
                        (C) the Office of the Secretary of State;
                        (D) the United States International Development
                    Finance Corporation;
                        (E) the Office of the Director of National
                    Intelligence; and
                        (F) the Maritime Administration of the Department
                    of Transportation.
                (3) The term ``strategic port'' means an international port
            or waterway that the heads of the relevant United States
            Government offices determine is critical to the national
            security or economic prosperity of the United States.

    SEC. 1706. CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT OF IMPACT OF INTERNATIONAL STATE ARMS
                  EMBARGOES ON ISRAEL AND ACTIONS TO ADDRESS DEFENSE
                  CAPABILITY GAPS.

        (a) Requirement for Continuous Assessment.--
                (1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense, in consultation
            with the Secretary of State and the Director of National
            Intelligence, shall conduct a continual assessment of--
                        (A) the scope, nature, and impact of current and
                    emerging arms embargoes, sanctions, restrictions, or
                    limitations imposed by foreign states or international
                    organizations on Israel's defense capabilities; and
                        (B) the resulting gaps or vulnerabilities in
                    Israel's security posture, including its ability to
                    maintain its qualitative military edge.
                (2) Frequency.--The assessment required under paragraph (1)
            shall--
                        (A) be updated not less than once every 180 days;
                    and
                        (B) be submitted to the congressional defense
                    committees in both unclassified form and, as necessary,
                    a classified annex.
        (b) Mitigation and Support Measures.--
                (1) Identification of needs.--Each assessment shall include
            a determination of specific defense capabilities, systems, or
            technologies that Israel is unable to procure, sustain, or
            modernize due to arms embargoes or restrictions.
                (2) United states actions.--The Secretary of Defense, in
            coordination with the Secretary of State, shall identify and
            recommend actions the United States may take to mitigate such
            gaps, including--
                        (A) expediting delivery of defense articles or
                    services under the Foreign Military Sales program;
                        (B) leveraging U.S. industrial base capacity to
                    provide substitute capabilities;
                        (C) expanding joint research, development, and
                    production of defense technologies; and
                        (D) enhancing cooperative training, prepositioning,
                    and logistics support.
        (c) Reports to Congress.--Not later than 120 days after the date of
    enactment of this section, and semiannually thereafter, the Secretary
    of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a
    report on the findings of the most recent assessment conducted under
    subsection (a).
        (d) Sunset.--The requirement under this section shall terminate 5
    years after the date of enactment of this section, unless reauthorized
    by Congress.

                           Subtitle B--Other Matters

    SEC. 1721. TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.

        (a) Title 10, United States Code.--Title 10, United States Code, is
    amended as follows:
                (1) In the subtitle analysis for subtitle A, by striking
            the item relating to chapter 243 and inserting the following:

    ``243. Other Matters Relating to Awarding of Contracts......    3301''.
                (2) In the tables of chapters at the beginning of part I of
            such subtitle, by striking the item relating to chapter 25 and
            inserting the following:

    ``25. Electromagnetic Warfare...............................     500''.
                (3) In section 132a--
                        (A) in the section heading, by striking
                    ``improvement officer'' and inserting ``Improvement
                    Officer''; and
                        (B) in subsection (c)(1), by striking ``National
                    Defense Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 2008'' and
                    inserting ``National Defense Authorization Act for
                    Fiscal Year 2008''.
                (4) In section 139a, by striking ``section 2334'' each
            place it appears and inserting ``section 3221''.
                (5) In section 183a(h)(3), by striking the semicolon and
            inserting a comma.
                (6) In chapter 9, by redesignating the second section 222e
            (relating to unfunded priorities of the Under Secretary of
            Defense for Research and Engineering: annual report) as section
            222f.
                (7) In section 525(a)(4)(C), by striking the period after
            ``21''.
                (8) In chapter 40, by redesignating section 711 (relating
            to parental leave for members of certain reserve components of
            the armed forces) as section 710a (and conforming the table of
            contents with respect to the section number and heading).
                (9) In subsection (a)(2) of such section 710a, as so
            redesignated--
                        (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``subparagraph
                    (A)'' each place it appears and inserting ``paragraph
                    (1)''; and
                        (B) in subparagraph (B)--
                                (i) by striking ``subparagraph (A)'' both
                            places it appears and inserting ``paragraph
                            (1)'';
                                (ii) by striking ``clause (i)'' and
                            inserting ``subparagraph (A)''; and
                                (iii) by striking the semicolon that
                            appears after the period.
                (10) In section 1143(e)(1), by striking ``(a)'' and
            inserting ``(A)''.
                (11) In section 1558(c)(1), by striking the comma after
            ``Space Force''.
                (12) In section 1749--
                        (A) in subsection (b)(4), by striking
                    ``emphasizes--'' and inserting ``emphasize--''; and
                        (B) in subsection (c)--
                                (i) in the matter preceding paragraph (1),
                            by inserting ``shall'' after ``program''; and
                                (ii) in paragraph (2)--
                                        (I) by striking ``has'' and
                                    inserting ``have''; and
                                        (II) by striking ``can'' and
                                    inserting ``the ability to''.
                (13) In section 2107(k), by striking the subsection
            heading.
                (14) In section 2818(a), by striking ``contact'' and
            inserting ``contract''.
                (15) In section 2819(e), by inserting ``the'' before
            ``congressional defense committees''.
                (16) In the tables of chapters at the beginning of part V
            of such subtitle, by striking the item relating to chapter 326
            and inserting the following:

    ``327. Weapon Systems Development and Related Matters.......    4401''.
                (17) In the tables of chapters at the beginning of part V
            of such subtitle, by striking the item relating to chapter 383
            and inserting the following:

    ``383. Development, Application, and Support of Dual-Use        4831''.
                                Technologies.
                (18) In section 3072(c), by amending the subsection heading
            to read as follows:
        ``(c) Acquisition Programs and Initiatives to Be Considered.--''.
                (19) In section 3603(a), by striking ``Such a pathway shall
            include the following:''.
                (20) In section 4127(d)(9), by striking ``pursing'' and
            inserting ``pursuing''.
                (21) In section 4022(e)(1), by striking ``Undersecretary of
            Defense'' each place it appears and inserting ``Under Secretary
            of Defense''.
                (22) In chapter 303, by redesignating the second section
            4128 (relating to the Joint Federated Assurance Center) as
            section 4129.
                (23) In section 4663(a), by inserting ``if such entity''
            before ``is a party''.
                (24) In section 4816(b)(6), by inserting ``)'' after
            ``title''.
                (25) In section 4872(e)(1), by striking ``the Secretary of
            Defense of the Secretary or the Secretary of the military
            department concerned'' and inserting ``the Secretary of Defense
            or the Secretary of the military department concerned''.
                (26) In section 5502, in the section heading, by striking
            ``defense agency'' and inserting ``Defense Agency''.
                (27) In section 5513, in the section heading, by striking
            ``missile defense agency'' and inserting ``Missile Defense
            Agency''.
                (28) In section 5531(b) is amended--
                        (A) by striking ``paragraph (1)'' both places it
                    appears and inserting ``subsection (a)'';
                        (B) in paragraph (1), by striking ``subparagraph
                    (B)'' and inserting ``paragraph (2)''; and
                        (C) in paragraph (2), by striking ``subparagraph
                    (A)'' and inserting ``paragraph (1)''.
                (29) In section 7361(a)(2), by striking ``Vietnam Era'' and
            inserting ``Vietnam era''.
                (30) In section 82218, in each of subsections (c)(1)(D) and
            (k)(3)(B), by striking ``section 11 of the Merchant Ship Sales
            Act of 1946 (50 U.S.C. 4405)'' and inserting ``section 57100 of
            title 46''.
                (31) In section 9062a, in the section heading, by striking
            the period that appears after ``structure''.
                (32) In section 9361(a)(2), by striking ``Vietnam Era'' and
            inserting ``Vietnam era''.
                (33) In section 9531, in the section heading, by striking
            the period that appears after ``Reserve''.
                (34) In section 10216(f), by striking the period that
            appears after ``62''.
                (35) In the tables of chapters at the beginning of part III
            of subtitle E, by striking the item relating to chapter 1413
            and inserting the following:

    ``1413. Alternative Promotion Authority for Officers in        15101''.
                                Designated Competitive
                                Categories.
                (36) In section 14504(b), by striking ``the the Secretary''
            and inserting ``the Secretary''.
        (b) Coordination With Other Amendments Made by This Act.--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.

    SEC. 1722. TRANSFER OR POSSESSION OF DEFENSE ITEMS FOR NATIONAL DEFENSE
                  PURPOSES.

        (a) Transfer and Possession Exceptions.--Section 922(o)(2) of title
    18, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``or by'' and
            inserting ``, by, or under the authority of'';
                (2) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``or'' at the end;
                (3) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end
            and inserting ``; or''; and
                (4) by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following new
            subparagraph:
                        ``(C) a transfer to, or possession by, a licensed
                    manufacturer or licensed importer (if, with respect to
                    a transfer, such transfer has been approved by the
                    Attorney General in accordance with law) for purposes
                    of--
                                ``(i) joint production of a weapon, or
                            integration or incorporation into another
                            article or device;
                                ``(ii) calibration, testing, or research
                            and development;
                                ``(iii) permanent or temporary export, or
                            temporary import, otherwise in accordance with
                            law; or
                                ``(iv) training of Department of Defense
                            personnel and Federal, State, local, or
                            friendly foreign government military and law
                            enforcement personnel.''.
        (b) Importation Requirements.--Section 925(d) of such title is
    amended--
                (1) in paragraph (3)--
                        (A) by inserting ``except as provided in paragraph
                    (5),'' before ``is of''; and
                        (B) by striking ``or'' at the end;
                (2) in paragraph (4), by striking the period at the end and
            inserting ``; or''; and
                (3) by inserting after paragraph (4) the following new
            paragraph:
                ``(5) is being imported or brought in by a licensed
            manufacturer or licensed importer in conformity with, and
            solely for a purpose described in subparagraphs (A) or (C) of
            section 922(o)(2).''.
        (c) Report.--
                (1) In general.--Not later than one year after the
            effective date of this section, the Secretary of Defense
            shall--
                        (A) conduct a survey of defense contractors who
                    have used or intend to use a covered exception; and
                        (B) submit to the Committees on Armed Services of
                    the Senate and the House of Representatives a report
                    describing the results of such survey.
                (2) Elements.--The report submitted under paragraph (1)
            shall include the following:
                        (A) The number of contractors that used a covered
                    exception during the period covered by the report.
                        (B) Any issues identified by the Department of
                    Defense or such contractors with the implementation of
                    such covered exception.
                        (C) Any recommendations for changes to statutes or
                    regulations to implement covered exceptions.
                (3) Covered exception defined.--In this subsection, the
            term ``covered exception'' means an exception provided under--
                        (A) subparagraph (C) of section 922(o)(2) of title
                    18, United States Code, as added by this section; or
                        (B) paragraph (5) of section 922(d) of such title,
                    as added by this section.
        (d) Effective Date.--This section and the amendments made by this
    section shall take effect 30 days after the date of the enactment of
    this Act.

    SEC. 1723. EVALUATION OF RISKS POSED BY COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT AND
                  SERVICES PRODUCED BY FOREIGN ADVERSARY ENTITIES.

        Section 1709 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159; 47 U.S.C. 1601 note) is amended--
                (1) in subsection (a), in the subsection heading, by
            striking ``to Covered List'' and inserting ``Produced by DJI
            Technologies or Autel Robotics'';
                (2) by redesignating subsections (b), (c), and (d) as
            subsections (c), (d), and (e), respectively;
                (3) by inserting after subsection (a) the following new
            subsection:
        ``(b) Evaluation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems Communications
    Equipment and Services Produced by Foreign Adversary Entities.--
                ``(1) In general.--Not later than one year after the date
            of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for
            Fiscal Year 2026, an appropriate national security agency shall
            determine if any of the following communications equipment or
            services, including software, pose an unacceptable risk to the
            national security of the United States or the security and
            safety of United States persons:
                        ``(A) Unmanned aircraft systems or cameras that are
                    designed, developed, manufactured, or supplied by any
                    person owned by, controlled by, or subject to the
                    jurisdiction or direction of a foreign adversary.
                        ``(B) Unmanned aircraft systems or cameras with
                    integrated software provided by any person owned by,
                    controlled by, or subject to the jurisdiction or
                    direction of a foreign adversary.
                        ``(C) Equipment that uses spectrum in the 5030-5091
                    MHz band, governed by part 88 of title 47, Code of
                    Federal Regulations (or successor regulations), or in
                    the 5150-5850 MHz band, governed by part 15 of title
                    47, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor
                    regulations), that is designed, developed,
                    manufactured, licensed, or supplied by any person owned
                    by, controlled by, or subject to the jurisdiction or
                    direction of a foreign adversary.
                ``(2) Addition to the covered list.--If the appropriate
            national security agency does not make a determination as
            required by paragraph (1) by the date that is one year after
            the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization
            Act for Fiscal Year 2026, the Commission shall add all
            equipment and services listed in paragraph (1) to the covered
            list.'';
                (4) in subsection (c), as redesignated by paragraph (2), by
            inserting ``or (b)(1)'' after ``subsection (a)(1)'' each place
            it appears;
                (5) in subsection (d), as so redesignated, by adding at the
            end the following:
                ``(6) The term `unmanned aircraft system' has the meaning
            given that term in section 44801 of title 49, United States
            Code.
                ``(7) The term `foreign adversary'--
                        ``(A) means a foreign adversary (as such term is
                    defined in section 8(c) of the Secure and Trusted
                    Communications Networks Act of 2019 (47 U.S.C.
                    1607(c))); and
                        ``(B) includes any person owned by, controlled by,
                    or subject to the jurisdiction or direction of a
                    foreign adversary.
                ``(8) The term `person owned by, controlled by, or subject
            to the jurisdiction or direction of a foreign adversary' has
            the meaning given such term in section 791.301 of title 15,
            Code of Federal Regulations, or any such successor
            regulation.''; and
                (6) in subsection (e), as so redesignated, by striking
            ``subsection (b)(1)(A)'' and inserting ``subsection
            (c)(1)(A)''.

    SEC. 1724. SENSE OF CONGRESS WITH RESPECT TO EXECUTION OF WARRANTS OF
                  THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT.

        It is the sense of Congress that the Secretary of Defense and
    Secretary of State must use every opportunity at forums involving NATO
    or major non-NATO allies to ensure that such allied countries do not
    enforce warrants issued by the International Criminal Court against
    members of the armed forces of the United States or of its other
    allies.

    SEC. 1725. BRIEFING ON EXPEDITING ARMS TRANSFERS TO ISRAEL.

        (a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment
    of this Act, and every 180 days thereafter for a period not to exceed 3
    years, the Secretary of State, in coordination with Secretary of
    Defense, shall brief the appropriate congressional committees on the
    status of deliveries to the Government of Israel of any military
    aircraft or air-launched munitions approved for transfer that are
    undelivered or partially delivered.
        (b) Contents of Briefing.--The briefing described in subsection (a)
    shall include--
                (1) the estimated delivery timetable and any ongoing or
            potential measures associated with the items, including advance
            training and integration challenges;
                (2) specific reasons for any delay related to the United
            States Government, defense suppliers, or a foreign government;
                (3) the feasibility and advisability of providing the State
            of Israel an interim capability;
                (4) what measures are being taken or could be taken to
            expedite delivery to Israel; and
                (5) authorities or appropriations that Congress could
            provide to expedite the delivery.
        (c) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this section,
    the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means the
    congressional defense committees, the Committee on Foreign Affairs in
    the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Foreign Relations in
    the Senate.
        (d) Military Aircraft Defined.--In this section, the term
    ``military aircraft'' means aircraft and related articles in 22 CFR
    121.10, Category VIII--Aircraft and Related Articles, subsection (a).

    SEC. 1726. FEASIBILITY STUDY ON EXTENDING CRITICAL MINERALS PROCUREMENT
                  AUTHORITIES TO OTHER FEDERAL AGENCIES.

        (a) Findings on Critical Mineral Acquisition.--The Congress finds
    the following:
                (1) Critical minerals are essential to national security,
            economic stability, and technological innovation across
            multiple U.S. government sectors.
                (2) The Department of Defense's experience with critical
            minerals procurement highlights the potential for broader
            federal application to enhance resource security.
                (3) Federal agencies, such as the Departments of Energy and
            Homeland Security, rely on critical minerals but lack
            independent procurement and resale authorities.
                (4) Extending such authorities could strengthen domestic
            supply chains and reduce dependence on foreign sources
            vulnerable to disruption.
                (5) Legal and regulatory barriers may limit agencies'
            ability to procure and manage critical minerals effectively,
            requiring thorough evaluation.
                (6) Allowing resale of excess critical minerals could
            generate revenue and support strategic goals, provided
            safeguards prevent market instability.
        (b) Sense of Congress on Critical Mineral Acquisition.--It is the
    sense of the Congress that a whole-of-government approach to critical
    minerals procurement could bolster national resilience and economic
    competitiveness.
        (c) Study Required.--
                (1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense, in coordination
            with the Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of Commerce,
            the Administrator of General Services Administration, and the
            heads of other relevant Federal agencies, shall conduct a study
            on the feasibility of providing to other Federal agencies
            authorities similar to Department of Defense critical mineral
            procurement authorities.
                (2) Contents.--The study required by paragraph (1) shall
            include--
                        (A) an assessment of the need of other Federal
                    agencies for critical minerals;
                        (B) an evaluation of the legal, regulatory, and
                    logistical barriers to granting other Federal agencies
                    authorities similar to Department of Defense critical
                    mineral procurement authorities;
                        (C) an analysis of the economic and strategic
                    effects of allowing other Federal agencies to resell
                    critical minerals in excess of those required to meet
                    the needs of the Federal agency on the open market,
                    including potential effects on domestic supply chains
                    and international trade; and
                        (D) recommendations for legislative or regulatory
                    changes necessary to grant other Federal agencies
                    authorities similar to Department of Defense critical
                    mineral procurement authorities, including safeguards
                    to prevent market disruption or misuse of resale
                    proceeds resulting from the use of such similar
                    authorities by other Federal agencies.
        (d) Report.--
                (1) In general.--Not later than one year after the date of
            the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall
            submit to the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate, the
            Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives,
            the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate,
            and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of
            Representatives a report described in paragraph (2).
                (2) Report described.--The report described in this
            subsection is a report by the Secretary of Defense containing--
                        (A) the detailed findings of the study required by
                    subsection (c)(1);
                        (B) recommendations for granting other Federal
                    agencies authorities similar to Department of Defense
                    critical mineral procurement authorities; and
                        (C) such other additional information as the
                    Secretary determines appropriate for ensuring a
                    coordinated, whole-of-government approach to the
                    management of critical minerals.
                (3) Form.--The report required under paragraph (1) shall by
            submitted in an unclassified form, but may include a classified
            annex.
        (e) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``critical mineral'' has the meaning given
            such term in section 7002(a) of the Energy Act of 2020 (30
            U.S.C. 1606(a)), except that such term includes any mineral,
            element, substance, or material designated by the Secretary of
            Defense as a critical mineral.
                (2) The term ``Department of Defense critical mineral
            procurement authorities'' means the authorities available to
            the Department of Defense for the Department to independently
            acquire and dispose of critical minerals.
                (3) The term ``other Federal agency'' means a Federal
            agency other than the Department of Defense.

    SEC. 1727. REPORT ON PLAN TO INCREASE EXPORTATION OF DEFENSE-RELATED
                  COMPONENTS AND MATERIALS.

        Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act,
    the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Under Secretary of
    Commerce for International Trade and in coordination with the Secretary
    of Defense, shall submit to Congress a strategy to increase the
    exportation of domestically manufactured, defense-related components
    and materials.

    SEC. 1728. GAO STUDY ON DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE RELIANCE ON CHINESE-
                  SOURCED MATERIALS.

        Not later than one year after the date of enactment of this Act,
    the Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a component-
    level assessment on the reliance of the Department of Defense on
    Chinese-sourced materials in munitions, microelectronics, and energy
    storage systems, including recommendations for alternative sourcing
    strategies.

    SEC. 1729. REPORT ON INTERAGENCY COORDINATION TARGETING FENTANYL AND
                  PRECURSOR CHEMICALS.

        (a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall expand interagency
    coordination with respect to the targeting of fentanyl and precursor
    chemicals, including by establishing joint operations with the
    Secretary of Human Services and the Attorney General.
        (b) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of
    this section, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
    congressional defense committees a report on the coordination required
    under subsection (a) that identifies, with respect to fentanyl and
    precursor chemicals, any gaps between agencies in detection,
    monitoring, and interdiction activities.

    SEC. 1730. GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE AUDIT OF NATIONAL SECURITY
                  FOREIGN EXCHANGE PROGRAMS.

        (a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States
    shall provide a briefing, and submit a report to the congressional
    defense committees containing the results of an audit with respect to
    the international defense personnel exchange programs of the Department
    of Defense, to assess the extent to which such programs are coordinated
    across the Armed Forces, combatant commands, and defense agencies.
        (b) Programs Included.--The report and briefing required by
    subsection (a) shall include the following programs:
                (1) Military Reserve Exchange Program.
                (2) Engineer and Scientist Exchange Program.
                (3) Foreign Academy Exchange Program.
                (4) Personnel Exchange Program.
                (5) All other Department of Defense funded exchange
            programs that enhance international cooperation and military
            interoperability.
        (c) Additional Matters.--The report required by subsection (a)
    shall also include the following:
                (1) An assessment of whether a centralized entity within
            the Department of Defense oversees or coordinates international
            defense personnel exchange programs.
                (2) An assessment of whether any policies, regulations, or
            directives mandate administration of such programs across
            military services and defense agencies.
                (3) An assessment of whether the lack of coordination has
            resulted in gaps in strategy, inefficiencies, or duplicative
            efforts.
                (4) An assessment of any key factors that limit the ability
            of the Department to host foreign personnel in an exchange
            program.

    SEC. 1731. AUTHORIZING UNITED STATES COAST GUARD ROTARY AIRCRAFT WORK
                  AT DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE DEPOTS.

        The Secretary of Defense is authorized to conduct rotary aircraft
    work for the Department of Homeland Security and the United States
    Coast Guard at any depot of the Department of Defense.

    SEC. 1732. BRIEFING ON SUPPLY CHAIN EXPOSURE.

        Not later than August 1, 2024, the Secretary of Defense shall brief
    the congressional defense committees on NATO Procurement and Supply
    Agency procurement exposure and supply chain risks with respect to
    China, including dependency risk, security risk, and resilience risk.

    SEC. 1733. RECOGNITION AND HONORING OF SERVICE OF INDIVIDUALS WHO
                  SERVED IN THE UNITED STATES CADET NURSE CORPS DURING
                  WORLD WAR II.

        Section 106 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding
    at the end the following new subsection:
        ``(g)(1)(A) Service as a member of the United States Cadet Nurse
    Corps during the period beginning on July 1, 1943, and ending on
    December 31, 1948, of any individual who was honorably discharged
    therefrom pursuant to subparagraph (B) shall be considered active duty
    for purposes of eligibility and entitlement to headstones, markers, and
    other benefits under chapters 23 and 24 of this title, other than such
    benefits relating to the interment or inurnment of the individual in
    Arlington National Cemetery solely by reason of such service.
        ``(B)(i) Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of
    this subsection, the Secretary of Defense shall issue to each
    individual who served as a member of the United States Cadet Nurse
    Corps during the period beginning on July 1, 1943, and ending on
    December 31, 1948, a discharge from such service under honorable
    conditions if the Secretary determines that the nature and duration of
    the service of the individual so warrants.
        ``(ii) A discharge under clause (i) shall designate the date of
    discharge. The date of discharge shall be the date, as determined by
    the Secretary, of the termination of service of the individual
    concerned as described in that clause.
        ``(2) An individual who receives a discharge under paragraph (1)(B)
    for service as a member of the United States Cadet Nurse Corps shall be
    honored as a veteran but shall not be entitled by reason of such
    service to any benefit under a law administered by the Secretary of
    Veterans Affairs, except as provided in paragraph (1)(A).
        ``(3) The Secretary of Defense may design and produce a service
    medal, memorial plaque or gravemarker, or other commendation to honor
    individuals who receive a discharge under paragraph (1)(B).''.

    SEC. 1733A. INTEREST ON FUNDS PROVIDED TO FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS
                  COMMISSION.

        (a) In General.--The Secretary of the Treasury may not charge
    interest on funds borrowed by the Federal Communications Commission
    under section 5404(c) of the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement
    and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law
    118-159; 138 Stat. 2451).
        (b) Return of Interest.--Any interest described in subsection (a)
    collected by the Secretary of the Treasury before the date of the
    enactment of this Act shall be returned to the Federal Communications
    Commission for use by the Commission for the purpose described in, and
    consistent with, section 5404(c) of the Servicemember Quality of Life
    Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
    (Public Law 118-159; 138 Stat. 2451) as though such interest had not
    been paid to the Secretary.
        (c) Unpaid Interest.--The obligation of the Federal Communications
    Commission to pay any unpaid interest that has accrued on the funds
    described in subsection (a) is terminated.

    SEC. 1733B. REPORT ON HENRY E. ROHLSEN AIRPORT IN ST. CROIX.

        (a) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of
    this section, the Secretary of Defense shall study and submit a report
    to Congress on the readiness of Henry E. Rohlsen Airport in St. Croix
    for use by the United States Air Force.
        (b) Contents.--The report required under subsection (a) shall
    contain recommendations to improve the infrastructure and facilities
    at, and in the immediate vicinity of, Henry E. Rohlsen Airport in order
    to support use of the airport for regional security missions, emergency
    actions, and U.S. Southern Command Area regional priorities.

    SEC. 1733C. LUMBEE TRIBE OF NORTH CAROLINA.

        The Act of June 7, 1956 (70 Stat. 254, chapter 375), is amended--
                (1) by striking section 2;
                (2) in the first sentence of the first section, by striking
            ``That the Indians'' and inserting the following:

    ``SEC. 3. DESIGNATION OF LUMBEE INDIANS.

        ``The Indians--'';
                (3) in the preamble--
                        (A) by inserting before the first undesignated
                    clause the following:

    ``SECTION 1. FINDINGS.

        ``Congress finds that--'';
                        (B) by designating the undesignated clauses as
                    paragraphs (1) through (4), respectively, and indenting
                    appropriately;
                        (C) by striking ``Whereas'' each place it appears;
                        (D) by striking ``and'' after the semicolon at the
                    end of each of paragraphs (1) and (2) (as so
                    designated); and
                        (E) in paragraph (4) (as so designated), by
                    striking ``: Now, therefore,'' and inserting a period;
                (4) by moving the enacting clause so as to appear before
            section 1 (as so designated);
                (5) by striking the last sentence of section 3 (as
            designated by paragraph (2));
                (6) by inserting before section 3 (as designated by
            paragraph (2)) the following:

    ``SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS.

        ``In this Act, the term `Secretary' means the Secretary of the
    Interior.''; and
                (7) by adding at the end the following:

    ``SEC. 4. FEDERAL RECOGNITION.

        ``(a) In General.--Federal recognition is extended to the Lumbee
    Tribe of North Carolina (as designated as petitioner number 65 by the
    Office of Federal Acknowledgment).
        ``(b) Applicability of Laws.--All laws and regulations of the
    United States of general application to Indians and Indian tribes shall
    apply to the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina and its members.

    ``SEC. 5. ELIGIBILITY FOR FEDERAL SERVICES.

        ``(a) In General.--The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina and its
    members shall be eligible for all services and benefits provided by the
    Federal Government to federally recognized Indian tribes.
        ``(b) Service Area.--For the purpose of the delivery of Federal
    services and benefits described in subsection (a), those members of the
    Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina residing in Robeson, Cumberland, Hoke,
    and Scotland counties in North Carolina shall be deemed to be residing
    on or near an Indian reservation.
        ``(c) Determination of Needs.--On verification by the Secretary of
    a tribal roll under subsection (d), the Secretary and the Secretary of
    Health and Human Services shall--
                ``(1) develop, in consultation with the Lumbee Tribe of
            North Carolina, a determination of needs to provide the
            services for which members of the Lumbee Tribe of North
            Carolina are eligible; and
                ``(2) after the tribal roll is verified, each submit to
            Congress a written statement of those needs.
        ``(d) Tribal Roll.--
                ``(1) In general.--For purpose of the delivery of Federal
            services and benefits described in subsection (a), the tribal
            roll in effect on the date of enactment of this section shall,
            subject to verification by the Secretary, define the service
            population of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina.
                ``(2) Verification limitation and deadline.--The
            verification by the Secretary under paragraph (1) shall--
                        ``(A) be limited to confirming documentary proof of
                    compliance with the membership criteria set out in the
                    constitution of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina
                    adopted on November 16, 2001; and
                        ``(B) be completed not later than 2 years after the
                    submission of a digitized roll by the Lumbee Tribe of
                    North Carolina to the Secretary.

    ``SEC. 6. AUTHORIZATION TO TAKE LAND INTO TRUST.

        ``(a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the
    Secretary is hereby authorized to take land into trust for the benefit
    of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina.
        ``(b) Treatment of Certain Land.--An application to take into trust
    land located within Robeson County, North Carolina, under this section
    shall be treated by the Secretary as an `on reservation' trust
    acquisition under part 151 of title 25, Code of Federal Regulations (or
    a successor regulation).

    ``SEC. 7. JURISDICTION OF STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA.

        ``(a) In General.--With respect to land located within the State of
    North Carolina that is owned by, or held in trust by the United States
    for the benefit of, the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, or any
    dependent Indian community of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, the
    State of North Carolina shall exercise jurisdiction over--
                ``(1) all criminal offenses that are committed; and
                ``(2) all civil actions that arise.
        ``(b) Transfer of Jurisdiction.--
                ``(1) In general.--Pursuant to section 403 of the Civil
            Rights Act of 1968 (25 U.S.C. 1323), and subject to paragraph
            (2), the Secretary may accept on behalf of the United States,
            after consulting with the Attorney General of the United
            States, any transfer by the State of North Carolina to the
            United States of any portion of the jurisdiction of the State
            of North Carolina described in subsection (a) over Indian
            country occupied by the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina pursuant
            to an agreement between the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina and
            the State of North Carolina.
                ``(2) Restriction.--A transfer of jurisdiction described in
            paragraph (1) may not take effect until 2 years after the
            effective date of the agreement described in that paragraph.
        ``(c) Effect.--Nothing in this section affects the application of
    section 109 of the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 (25 U.S.C.
    1919).''.

    SEC. 1733D. STRATEGY TO COUNTER IRANIAN AND HEZBOLLAH INFLUENCE
                  OPERATIONS IN LATIN AMERICA.

        (a) Strategy Required.--Not later than 180 days after the enactment
    of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the
    Secretary of State and the Director of National Intelligence, shall
    submit to the appropriate congressional committees a comprehensive
    strategy to counter Iran's and Hezbollah's propaganda, religious
    networks, and influence operations in Latin America.
        (b) Contents of the Strategy.--The strategy required under
    subsection (a) shall include the following:
                (1) Measures to address the proliferation of Iranian
            cultural centers in Latin America that promote Iranian
            ideology, including diplomatic efforts to limit their
            operations, sanctions on affiliated entities, and public
            diplomacy to expose their activities.
                (2) Actions to restrict the travel and activities of
            Iranian emissaries, including diplomats, cultural attaches, and
            other agents who facilitate propaganda, radicalization, and
            terror-supporting networks in Latin America, through visa
            denials, sanctions, or other travel restrictions.
                (3) Initiatives to strengthen the capacity of U.S.
            intelligence agencies to identify, monitor, and disrupt Iran's
            and Hezbollah's networks, including their cooperation academic
            institutions and non-governmental organizations in Latin
            America.
                (4) A framework for taking actions, similar to those
            implemented against Al-Manar and Press TV, to disrupt Iran's
            HispanTV and Hezbollah's Al Mayadeen Espanol platforms,
            including sanctions, designations, and cooperation with
            regional partners to limit their broadcasting reach and digital
            presence.
                (5) A plan to address Iran's Al Mustafa International
            University network and its affiliated entities, including their
            designations as foreign terrorist organizations or specially
            designated global terrorists, as appropriate, due to their role
            in radicalization and recruitment for Iran's ideological and
            terrorist objectives.
        (c) Form.--The strategy required in subsection (a) shall be
    transmitted in unclassified form and may include a classified annex.
        (d) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this section,
    the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means--
                (1) the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the
            House of Representatives;
                (2) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of
            Representatives;
                (3) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate;
                (4) the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the
            House of Representatives; and
                (5) the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate.

    SEC. 1733E. STRATEGY TO ENCOURAGE DEFECTIONS FROM THE GOVERNMENT OF
                  IRAN.

        (a) In General.--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 develop and submit to Congress a strategy
    aimed at encouraging defections by senior Iranian security officials
    and members of the armed forces.
        (b) Strategy Described.--The strategy required under subsection (a)
    shall include--
                (1) identification of mechanisms to securely communicate
            with potential defectors;
                (2) measures providing assurances of safety and security to
            defectors and their families;
                (3) establishment of a dedicated interagency working group
            tasked with managing defections, ensuring defector safety,
            verifying information provided by defectors, and mitigating
            potential intelligence risks;
                (4) incentives for defectors who can provide actionable
            intelligence about regime operations, including potential
            financial assistance, employment support, and housing
            assistance in coordination with relevant domestic agencies;
                (5) measures for publicizing successful defections, when
            appropriate and consistent with security protocols, to
            encourage additional defections within the regime; and
                (6) coordination with international partners to share best
            practices, jointly facilitate defections, and ensure defectors
            receive international protection, as needed.
        (c) Form.--The strategy required under subsection (a) shall be
    submitted in unclassified form but may contain a classified annex if
    necessary.

    SEC. 1733F. REPEAL OF AUTHORIZATIONS FOR USE OF MILITARY FORCE RELATING
                  TO IRAQ.

        The following are hereby repealed:
                (1) Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq
            Resolution (Public Law 102-1; 105 Stat. 3; 50 U.S.C. 1541 note)
            is hereby repealed.
                (2) The Authorization for Use of Military Force Against
            Iraq Resolution of 2002 (Public Law 107-243; 116 Stat. 1498; 50
            U.S.C. 1541 note) is hereby repealed.

    SEC. 1733G. PENALTIES FOR UNLAWFUL ENTRY AND VIOLATION OF SECURITY
                  REGULATIONS.

        (a) Revision to Penalty for Entering Military, Naval, or Coast
    Guard Property Unlawfully.--Section 1382 of title 18, United States
    Code, is amended--
                (1) by striking ``or installation,'' both places it appears
            and inserting ``installation, or property,'';
                (2) by striking ``six months'' and inserting ``two years'';
            and
                (3) by adding at the end the following new sentence: ``This
            is a general intent crime.''.
        (b) Penalty for Violation of Security Regulations and Orders
    Relating to Designated National Defense Areas.-- Section 21 of the
    Internal Security Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 797) is amended--
                (1) in subsection (a)--
                        (A) by redesignating subsection (b) as paragraph
                    (5) (and indenting that paragraph accordingly); and
                        (B) in such paragraph, as so redesignated, by
                    striking ``subsection (a)'' and inserting ``this
                    subsection''; and
                (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection:
        ``(b) Felony Violation of National Defense Area Security
    Regulations.--
                ``(1) Felony.--Whoever violates any national defense area
            security regulation shall be fined under title 18, United
            States Code, or imprisoned not more than two years, or both.
            This is a general intent crime.
                ``(2) National defense area security regulation
            described.--For purposes of paragraph (1), a national defense
            area security regulation is a property security regulation
            that, pursuant to lawful authority, has been promulgated or
            approved by the Secretary of Defense (or by a military
            commander designated by the Secretary of Defense or by a
            military officer, or a civilian officer or employee of the
            Department of Defense, holding a senior Department of Defense
            director position designated by the Secretary of Defense) for
            the protection, security, or administration of Department of
            Defense real property that has been designated by the Secretary
            of Defense as a national defense area.
                ``(3) Property security regulation described.--For purposes
            of paragraph (2), a property security regulation, with respect
            to any designated national defense area, is a regulation--
                        ``(A) relating to unauthorized entry to or trespass
                    on such property;
                        ``(B) relating to fire hazards, fire protection,
                    lighting, machinery, guard service, disrepair, disuse,
                    or other unsatisfactory conditions on such property;
                        ``(C) relating to the ingress to, or egress or
                    removal of persons from, such property; or
                        ``(D) otherwise providing for safeguarding such
                    property against destruction, loss, or injury by
                    accident or by enemy or unauthorized action, sabotage,
                    or other subversive actions.
                ``(4) Definitions.--In this subsection:
                        ``(A) Department of defense real property.--The
                    term `Department of Defense real property' means real
                    property subject to the jurisdiction, administration,
                    or in the custody of the Department of Defense, any
                    Department or agency of which that Department consists,
                    or any officer or employee of that Department or
                    agency.
                        ``(B) Regulation as including order.--The term
                    `regulation' includes an order.''.

    Subtitle C--Tracking Hostile Industry Networks and Kit While Thwarting
               Weapons Imports From Chinese Entities Act of 2025

    SEC. 1734. REPORT ON ARMS SALES OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA.

        (a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Secretary of
    Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of State, shall submit to
    the appropriate congressional committees a report on arms sales
    facilitated by entities in the People's Republic of China.
        (b) Contents.--The report required by subsection (a) shall include
    an analysis of--
                (1) the weapons systems and defense equipment originating
            from the People's Republic of China available for purchase;
                (2) the technical aspects and capabilities of such weapons
            systems and defense equipment;
                (3) how such weapons systems and defense equipment may
            impact the balance of power in the area of responsibility of
            each United States Combatant Command, when applicable;
                (4) the weapons systems and defense equipment originating
            from the People's Republic of China that are considered direct
            alternatives to weapons systems and defense equipment
            originating from the United States;
                (5) the weapons systems and defense equipment originating
            from the People's Republic of China that present the greatest
            security risks regarding the potential to collect intelligence
            on or compromise assets, weapons, or platforms of the United
            States;
                (6) the countries mostly likely to procure weapons systems
            and defense equipment originating from the People's Republic of
            China, including the specific type, quantity, and estimated
            value in United States dollars of weapons, during the 1-year
            period following the date of the submission of the report;
                (7) the weapons systems and defense equipment in
            development as of the date of the submission of the report by
            entities in the People's Republic of China that could be
            available on the global market not later than 5 years after
            such date;
                (8) the factors that incentivize countries to procure such
            weapons systems and defense equipment, including costs,
            flexible payment conditions and financing, a lack of end-user
            agreements, and speed of sale and delivery; and
                (9) the strategy of the People's Republic of China
            regarding arms sales and variables that could influence such
            strategy.
        (c) Form.--
                (1) In general.--The report required by subsection (a)
            shall be submitted in unclassified form, but shall include a
            classified annex.
                (2) Classified annex.--The classified annex required by
            paragraph (1) shall contain--
                        (A) an assessment by the National Intelligence
                    Council of the contents required by subsection (b); and
                        (B) an assessment by the Director of National
                    Intelligence of the counterintelligence risks and risks
                    of onward proliferation of technology and defense
                    systems originating in the United States and created
                    through the purchase, deployment, and use of weapons
                    systems and defense equipment originating from the
                    People's Republic of China by United States allies and
                    partners.
        (d) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this section,
    the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means--
                (1) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on
            Foreign Relations, and the Select Committee on Intelligence of
            the Senate; and
                (2) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on
            Foreign Affairs, and the Permanent Select Committee on
            Intelligence of the House of Representatives.

    SEC. 1735. STRATEGY TO COMBAT ARMS SALES OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF
                  CHINA.

        (a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, in coordination with the
    Secretary of Defense, shall develop a strategy to dissuade purchases of
    new weapons systems and defense equipment, excluding spare parts or
    parts for maintenance of previously procured weapons, originating from
    the People's Republic of China.
        (b) Elements.--The strategy shall include the following elements:
                (1) An information campaign targeting countries interested
            in procuring weapons systems and defense equipment originating
            from the People's Republic of China to warn such countries
            about--
                        (A) potential risks, including the lack of a proven
                    track record in combat, insufficient training on the
                    operation of the weapon or weapons system, reliability
                    issues, and the lack of maintenance and spare parts
                    available;
                        (B) the inability to integrate such weapons systems
                    and defense equipment with weapons systems and defense
                    equipment from the United States; and
                        (C) the potential limitation of future security
                    cooperation with the United States that could arise if
                    such weapons are acquired.
                (2) A description of actions the United States can take,
            including reforms to the foreign military sales, direct
            commercial sales, and foreign military financing processes, to
            make weapons systems and defense equipment from the United
            States more attractive to prospective buyers of weapons systems
            or defense equipment originating from the People's Republic of
            China.
                (3) A description of actions defense firms of the United
            States can take to provide competitive alternatives to
            prospective buyers of weapons systems and defense equipment
            originating from the People's Republic of China.
                (4) An analysis of whether the use of sanctions, export
            controls, or other economic restrictions targeting buyers of
            new weapons systems or defense equipment originating from the
            People's Republic of China could serve as an effective
            deterrent.
                (5) A plan to ensure sufficient representation of defense
            firms of the United States, or trusted allies, at defense
            expositions where defense firms of the People's Republic of
            China are also attending.
                (6) A plan to combat Chinese disinformation campaigns
            targeting the performance of weapons or platforms produced by
            the United States or trusted allies.
                (7) A plan to ensure close coordination with Congress to
            prevent disjointed engagement with countries.
        (c) Report and Implementation Plan.--Not later than the date on
    which the strategy required by subsection (a) is completed, the
    Secretary of State shall submit to the appropriate congressional
    committees a report detailing the strategy and a plan for
    implementation.
        (d) Form.--The report required by subsection (c) shall be submitted
    in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.
        (e) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this section,
    the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means--
                (1) the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on
            Foreign Relations of the Senate; and
                (2) the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on
            Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives.

                         Subtitle D--SAFE Research Act

    SEC. 1736. SHORT TITLE.

        This subtitle may be cited as the ``Securing American Funding and
    Expertise from Adversarial Research Exploitation Act of 2025'' or the
    ``SAFE Research Act''.

    SEC. 1737. PROHIBITION ON CERTAIN FEDERAL AWARDS.

        (a) Government-wide Prohibition.--Except as provided in subsection
    (c), no research agency may provide a covered award to support research
    and development activities by a covered individual if the covered
    individual or the covered individual's research collaborator(s) is
    affiliated with a hostile foreign entity--
                (1) as of the date of application for the award; or
                (2) at any time in the period of five years preceding the
            date of application for the award unless such affiliation was
            terminated on or before the date that is 90 days after the date
            of enactment of this Act.
        (b) DOD-specific Prohibition.--Except as provided in subsection
    (c), none of the funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made
    available for any fiscal year for the Department of Defense may be
    provided to an institution of higher education that maintains a covered
    partnership with a hostile foreign entity.
        (c) National Security Waiver.--
                (1) In general.--The head of a research agency, or an
            official designated by such agency head at or above the level
            of an Assistant Secretary (or the equivalent), may waive the
            prohibitions under subsections (a) and (b) on a case-by-case
            basis if the head of the agency or the designated official
            concerned determines that such waiver is in the national
            security interests of the United States.
                (2) Congressional notice.--Not later than 30 days after the
            date on which an award is made by a research agency with
            respect to which a waiver is made under paragraph (1), the head
            of the agency or the designated official concerned shall submit
            to Congress notice of such waiver and a written justification
            for such waiver.

    SEC. 1738. DISCLOSURES.

        (a) In General.--In any application for a covered award from a
    research agency, a covered individual shall disclose, with respect to
    the period of five years preceding the date of such application, the
    following with respect to the covered individual:
                (1) All covered research collaborators who are located in
            or have an affiliation with an institution located in a foreign
            adversary country.
                (2) Any funding, gift, property (including intellectual
            property), resources, or award received from an individual or
            entity located in a foreign adversary country.
                (3) Any conference participation, professorship, talent
            program participation, or other academic, research, or
            corporate affiliation with an entity located in a foreign
            adversary country.
                (4) Any travel to a foreign adversary country.
                (5) For each item disclosed under paragraphs (1) through
            (4)--
                        (A) the foreign adversary country associated with
                    that item, and any affiliated individuals or entities;
                        (B) the total value of any benefits received by the
                    covered individual from such country, individuals, or
                    entities whether monetary or non-monetary; and
                        (C) details pertaining to the item disclosed,
                    including--
                                (i) the nature of the actions performed or
                            association entered into by the covered
                            individual;
                                (ii) any terms, conditions, and benefits
                            associated with such item; and
                                (iii) such other relevant information as
                            the head of the research agency determines
                            appropriate.
                (6) An explanation of any instance in which the covered
            individual requested permission to share information with a
            hostile foreign entity or research collaborator affiliated with
            such an entity pursuant to section 1734(b), including a
            description of any information proposed to be shared and the
            results of such request.
        (b) Use of Disclosed Information.--The research agency that
    receives disclosures under subsection (a)--
                (1) shall use the information disclosed to ensure
            compliance with the prohibitions under sections 1732 and 1734;
            and
                (2) may use such information to analyze potential research
            security, national security, or economic security risks and the
            assessment of such risks may be used as factor in determining
            the allocation of relevant grants, contracts, and other awards.
        (b) Relationship to Other Law.--The disclosures required under
    subsection (a) are in addition to any disclosures that may otherwise be
    required under section 223 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National
    Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (42 U.S.C. 6605).

    SEC. 1739. CONCURRENT AND POST-AWARD RESTRICTIONS.

        (a) Concurrent Award Restrictions.--As a condition of receiving a
    covered award, a covered individual may not maintain an affiliation
    with a hostile foreign entity or a covered research collaborator
    affiliated with such an entity for the duration of the award period.
        (b) Post-award Restrictions.--As a condition of receiving a covered
    award, during the five year period following the conclusion of the
    award period--
                (1) a covered individual may not share with a hostile
            foreign entity or a covered research collaborator affiliated
            with such an entity any nonpublished results, expertise, or
            intellectual property arising from or related to the covered
            award unless--
                        (A) the covered individual submits to the research
                    agency that made the award a request for permission to
                    share such information with such an entity or
                    collaborator; and
                        (B) such request is approved, in writing, by the
                    head of the research agency or an official designated
                    by such agency head at or above the level of an
                    Assistant Secretary (or the equivalent); and
                (2) on an annual basis during such five year period, the
            institution to which the covered award was made shall submit to
            the research agency that made the award an annual
            certification, signed by an authorized official of the
            institution, attesting that neither the institution nor any
            covered individual has shared with a hostile foreign entity or
            a covered research collaborator affiliated with such an entity
            any nonpublished results, expertise, or intellectual property
            arising from or related to the award, except as expressly
            approved under paragraph (1)(B).

    SEC. 1740. DEFINITIONS.

        In this subtitle:
                (1) The term ``affiliation'' means any affiliation,
            partnership, agreement, other research or teaching relationship
            (including guest or visiting professorships), or similar
            transaction.
                (2) The term ``covered award'' means support provided to a
            covered individual affiliated with an institution of higher
            education by a research agency to carry out research and
            development activities within any science, technology,
            engineering, or mathematics field, which may include support in
            the form of a grant, contract, cooperative agreement, or other
            such transaction. The term does not include--
                        (A) a grant, contract, agreement or other
                    transaction for the procurement of goods or services to
                    meet the administrative needs of a research agency; or
                        (B) an award made under the Small Business
                    Innovation Research Program or the Small Business
                    Technology Transfer Program (as those terms are defined
                    in section 9(e) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C.
                    638(e))).
                (3) The term ``covered individual'' has the meaning given
            that term in section 223(d) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry
            National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (42
            U.S.C. 6605), as interpreted in accordance with the guidance of
            the National Science and Technology Council titled ``Guidance
            for Implementing National Security Presidential Memorandum 33
            (NSPM-33) on National Security Strategy for United States
            Government-Supported Research and Development'', dated January
            2022, or any successor guidance.
                (4) The term ``covered partnership'' means an agreement
            between an institution of higher education and a hostile
            foreign entity that involves--
                        (A) the provision of educational services;
                        (B) collaboration related to scientific or
                    technical research;
                        (C) any agreement related to the research,
                    development, sale, licensing, or other arrangement
                    involving university-developed, owned, or controlled
                    research, venture, intellectual property (including any
                    assignment or license of a granted patent, trademark,
                    or copyright not listed in the Commerce Control List
                    under Supplement No. 1 to part 774 of title 15, Code of
                    Federal Regulations), or other asset;
                        (D) access to university assets, such as research,
                    data, models, software, or facilities; or
                        (E) direct support or coordination by foreign
                    adversary country-linked entities of student groups,
                    language or cultural centers, or other on-campus
                    entities (including Confucius Institutes and Chinese
                    Student and Scholars Associations).
                (5) The term ``covered research collaborator'' means a
            person located in or affiliated with an entity located in or
            organized under the laws of a foreign adversary country with
            whom the covered individual has, in the five years preceding
            the date of application for a covered award--
                        (A) conducted joint research;
                        (B) co-authored publications;
                        (C) collaborated on grants or other awards; or
                        (D) formally advised as a graduate student or post-
                    doctoral fellow.
                (6) The term ``foreign adversary country'' means a covered
            nation as defined in section 4872(f) of title 10, United States
            Code, and includes any special administrative region or
            territory under the control of such a nation.
                (7) The term ``hostile foreign entity'' means an entity, or
            any subsidiary or affiliate of an entity that is located in or
            organized under the laws of a foreign adversary country, and
            that--
                        (A) is included on--
                                (i) the Non-SDN Chinese Military-Industrial
                            Complex Companies List maintained by the Office
                            of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of
                            the Treasury;
                                (ii) the list of specially designated
                            nationals and blocked persons maintained by the
                            Office of Foreign Assets Control of the
                            Department of the Treasury (commonly known as
                            the ``SDN list'');
                                (iii) 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 (10
                            U.S.C. 113 note);
                                (iv) the most recently updated list
                            developed pursuant to 1286(c)(9) of the John S.
                            McCain National Defense Authorization Act for
                            Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-32; 10 U.S.C.
                            4001 note);
                                (v) the UFLPA Entity List maintained by the
                            Department of Homeland Security pursuant to the
                            Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (Public Law
                            117-78);
                                (vi) the Military End-User List maintained
                            by the Department of Commerce and set forth in
                            Supplement No. 7 to part 744 of the Export
                            Administration Regulations;
                                (vii) the Entity List maintained by the
                            Bureau of Industry and Security of the
                            Department of Commerce and set forth in
                            Supplement No. 4 to part 744 of title 15, Code
                            of Federal Regulations;
                                (viii) the Denied Persons List maintained
                            by the Department of Commerce and described in
                            section 764.3(a)(2) of the Export
                            Administration Regulations;
                                (ix) the Debarred Parties List maintained
                            by the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls of
                            the Department of State;
                                (x) the list of telecommunications
                            companies of the People's Republic of China
                            designated under section 889 of the John S.
                            McCain National Defense Authorization Act for
                            Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115- 232; 41
                            U.S.C. note prec. 3901) as posing national
                            security risks to the United States;
                                (xi) the list of semiconductor companies of
                            the People's Republic of China and affiliates
                            designated under section 5949 of the James M.
                            Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for
                            Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 41 USC
                            4713 note) as posing national security risks to
                            the United States; or
                                (xii) the list maintained by the Federal
                            Communications Commission of equipment and
                            services covered by section 2 of the Secure and
                            Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019
                            (commonly referred to as the FCC Covered List);
                        (B) is an entity that--
                                (i) is owned, controlled, directed by, or
                            subject to the jurisdiction or influence of a
                            government of a foreign adversary country; and
                                (ii) performs or supports functions
                            involving--
                                        (I) national defense or military
                                    modernization, including the
                                    development, application, or
                                    integration of civilian capabilities
                                    for military, paramilitary, or security
                                    purposes;
                                        (II) intelligence, surveillance, or
                                    cyber operations, including activities
                                    intended to collect, exploit, disrupt,
                                    or influence information systems or
                                    communications infrastructure;
                                        (III) the development, production,
                                    testing, or proliferation of weapons
                                    systems, critical technologies, or
                                    dual-use items, as defined under
                                    applicable United States law or
                                    regulation;
                                        (IV) foreign malign influence or
                                    interference, involving subversive,
                                    undeclared, coercive, or criminal
                                    activities, which may include
                                    propaganda, censorship, information
                                    manipulation, or efforts to influence
                                    academic, political, or civic
                                    institutions, whether conducted
                                    directly by foreign governments, state-
                                    linked entities, or through affiliated
                                    non-state actors, or their proxies;
                                        (V) human rights abuses or
                                    similarly unethical practices, such as
                                    the use of forced labor, repression of
                                    ethnic or religious groups, or
                                    violations of international human
                                    rights standards;
                                        (VI) illicit technology transfer
                                    efforts that threaten United States
                                    research integrity or economic
                                    competitiveness; or
                                        (VII) academic, scientific, or
                                    technical collaboration that materially
                                    contributes to or supports any of the
                                    functions described in subclauses (I)
                                    through (VI); or
                        (C) participates in a foreign talent recruitment
                    program as that term is defined by the Director of the
                    Office of Science and Technology Policy pursuant to
                    section 10631(c) of the Research and Development,
                    Competition, and Innovation Act (division B of Public
                    Law 117-167; 42 U.S.C. 19231))) from a foreign
                    adversary country or has participated in such a program
                    at any time in the period of 10 years preceding the
                    date of application for a covered award.
                (8) The term ``institution of higher education'' has the
            meaning given that term in section 102 of the Higher Education
            Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002).
                (9) The term ``research agency'' means any Federal agency
            with an annual extramural research expenditure.

       TITLE XVIII--STREAMLINING PROCUREMENT FOR EFFECTIVE EXECUTION AND
                                    DELIVERY

            Subtitle A--Alignment of the Defense Acquisition System

    SEC. 1801. ALIGNMENT OF THE DEFENSE ACQUISITION SYSTEM WITH THE NEEDS
                  OF MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.

        (a) Objectives of Defense Acquisition System.--
                (1) In general.--Section 3102 of title 10, United States
            Code, is amended to read as follows:
    ``Sec. 3102. Objectives of the defense acquisition system
        ``(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that the
    defense acquisition system exists to expeditiously provide the armed
    forces with the capabilities necessary to operate effectively, to
    address evolving threats, and to maintain the military advantage of the
    United States in the most cost-effective manner practicable.
        ``(b) Guidance.--The Secretary of Defense shall issue guidance to
    carry out subsection (a) that requires the following:
                ``(1) All activities of the defense acquisition system
            contribute to the expeditious delivery of capabilities to
            enhance the operational readiness of the armed forces and
            enable the missions of the Department of Defense.
                ``(2) The defense acquisition system maximizes the
            effective use of resources by delivering capabilities that
            offer the best value for the investment made in each
            capability.
                ``(3) The defense acquisition system encourages and
            supports the integration of innovative solutions to enhance
            military effectiveness and responsiveness to emerging threats.
                ``(4) The defense acquisition system encourages an
            iterative approach to designing and testing technical solutions
            to enable early identification of solutions that do not deliver
            desired results.
                ``(5) The defense acquisition system supports a leadership
            and organizational structure that encourages risk-taking,
            collaboration, and learning through failure.
                ``(6) The training and development of members of the
            acquisition workforce ensures that such members have the skills
            to effectively manage acquisition activities in accordance with
            this section.''.
                (2) Conforming amendments.--
                        (A) Under secretary of defense for acquisition and
                    sustainment.--Section 133b(b) of title 10, United
                    States Code, is amended--
                                (i) in paragraph (1), by striking
                            ``delivering and sustaining timely, cost-
                            effective capabilities for the armed forces
                            (and the Department)'' and inserting
                            ``expeditiously providing the armed forces with
                            the capabilities necessary to operate
                            effectively, to address evolving threats, and
                            to maintain the military advantage of the
                            United States in the most cost-effective manner
                            practicable''; and
                                (ii) in paragraph (9)(A), by striking
                            ``defense acquisition programs'' and inserting
                            ``the defense acquisition system, in accordance
                            with the objectives established by section 3102
                            of this title''.
                        (B) Director of operational test and evaluation.--
                    Section 139 of title 10, United States Code, is
                    amended--
                                (i) in subsection (b), by redesignating
                            paragraphs (1) through (6) as paragraphs (2)
                            through (7), respectively; and
                                (ii) by inserting before paragraph (2), as
                            so redesignated, the following new paragraph:
                ``(1) ensure that all operational test and evaluation
            activities are aligned with, and are conducted in a manner that
            supports, the objectives of the defense acquisition system
            established by section 3102 of this title;''.
                        (C) Director of cost assessment and program
                    evaluation.--Section 139a(d) of title 10, United States
                    Code, is amended by inserting ``shall carry out the
                    requirements of this section in accordance with the
                    objectives established by section 3102 of this title
                    and'' before ``shall serve''.
        (b) Civilian Management of the Defense Acquisition System.--Section
    3103 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``to ensure the
            successful and efficient operation of the defense acquisition
            system'' and inserting ``in accordance with the objectives of
            the defense acquisition system established pursuant to section
            3102 of this title''; and
                (2) in subsection (b), by striking ``to ensure the
            successful and efficient operation of such elements of the
            defense acquisition system.'' and inserting the following: ``in
            accordance with the objectives of the defense acquisition
            system established pursuant to section 3102 of this title. In
            carrying out this subsection, each service acquisition
            executive shall perform the following:
                ``(1) Implement strategies to effectively and efficiently
            respond to changes in capability requirements.
                ``(2) Use data-driven decisionmaking to manage trade-offs
            among life-cycle costs, delivery schedules, performance
            objectives, technical feasibility, and procurement quantity
            objectives to ensure acquisition and sustainment programs
            deliver the best value for the investment made in the program.
                ``(3) Use iterative development cycles and discontinue or
            terminate the development of capabilities--
                        ``(A) that no longer align with approved capability
                    requirements or priorities; or
                        ``(B) are experiencing significant cost growth,
                    performance deficiencies, or delays in schedule.
                ``(4) Provide to the Joint Requirements Council timely
            updates on changes to the acquisition programs under the
            service acquisition executive, including any material changes
            to the capability requirements, the quantity to be procured, or
            the delivery schedule, to enable the Joint Requirements Council
            to identify and prioritize gaps in joint military capabilities
            resulting from such changes in accordance with section 181(b)
            of this title.
                ``(5) Ensure the period of assignment of an individual
            serving in a critical acquisition position (as defined in
            section 1731 of this title) is of sufficient duration to ensure
            the development and use of acquired expertise, institutional
            capacity, accountability in decisionmaking, and stability in
            the oversight and management of acquisition activities.
                ``(6) Ensure that contracting officers are appropriately
            trained and assigned to support effective contract
            management.''.
        (c) Acquisition-related Functions of Chiefs of the Armed Forces.--
                (1) Performance of certain acquisition-related functions.--
            Section 3104(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                        (A) by inserting ``, in accordance with the
                    objectives established pursuant to section 3102,''
                    after ``Secretary of the military department
                    concerned''; and
                        (B) by amending paragraphs (1) through (7) to read
                    as follows:
                ``(1) The development of capability requirement statements
            for equipping the armed force concerned that--
                        ``(A) describe the operational problem to provide
                    necessary context for the capability requirement; and
                        ``(B) describe the solution sought in a non-
                    prescriptive manner to allow agile and innovative
                    capability development to address the operational
                    problem;
                ``(2) The implementation of strategies to effectively and
            efficiently inform recommendations regarding changes in
            capability requirements described in paragraph (1).
                ``(3) The recommendation of trade-offs among life-cycle
            costs, delivery schedules, performance objectives, technical
            feasibility, and procurement quantity objectives to ensure
            acquisition programs deliver best value for the investment
            made.
                ``(4) In consultation with the Joint Requirements Council,
            the establishment and prioritization of requirements to
            expeditiously provide the armed forces with the capabilities
            needed to operate effectively, to address evolving threats, and
            to maintain the military advantage of the United States.
                ``(5) The use of data-driven decisionmaking to prioritize
            resource allocation to meet operational readiness requirements
            (as defined in section 4322 of this title) and the materiel
            readiness objectives established by the Secretary of the
            military department concerned under section 118(c) of this
            title.
                ``(6) Support for an environment that enables the adoption
            and integration of innovative solutions and technologies to
            enhance military effectiveness and responsiveness.
                ``(7) Any recommendation for the termination of the
            development of capabilities--
                        ``(A) that no longer align with approved capability
                    requirements or priorities;
                        ``(B) for which costs have significantly increased;
                    or
                        ``(C) for which schedule delays have been
                    significant.
                ``(8) Support for the development of career paths in
            acquisition for military personnel (as required by section
            1722a of this title) to ensure such personnel have the
            necessary skills, knowledge, and experience to fulfill the
            objectives established pursuant to section 3102 of this
            title.''.
                (2) Adherence to requirements in major defense acquisition
            programs.--Section 3104(b) of title 10, United States Code, is
            amended--
                        (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``program
                    capability document supporting a Milestone B or
                    subsequent decision'' and inserting ``requirements
                    documents''; and
                        (B) in paragraph (2)--
                                (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking
                            ``prior to entry into the Materiel Solution
                            Analysis Phase under Department of Defense
                            Instruction 5000.02''; and
                                (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking
                            ``cost, schedule, technical feasibility, and
                            performance trade-offs'' and inserting ``life-
                            cycle cost, delivery schedule, performance
                            objective, technical feasibility, and
                            procurement quantity trade-offs''.
                (3) Definitions.--Section 3104(d) of title 10, United
            States Code, is amended to read as follows:
        ``(d) Requirements Document Defined.--In this section, the term
    `requirements document' means a document that establishes the need for
    a materiel approach to resolve a capability requirement or a joint
    capability requirement (as such terms are defined in section 181 of
    this title).''.
        (d) Implementation.--Not later than 30 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall revise Department
    of Defense Directive 5000.01 and any other relevant instructions,
    policies, or guidance to carry out the requirements of this section and
    the amendments made by this section.
        (e) Technical Amendments.--
                (1) Section 3101 of title 10, United States Code, is
            amended to read as follows:
    ``Sec. 3101. Definitions
        ``In this chapter:
                ``(1) The term `best value' means, with respect to an
            acquisition, the optimal combination of cost, quality,
            technical capability or solution quality, and delivery
            schedule.
                ``(2) The term `capability requirement' has the meaning
            provided in section 181 of this title.
                ``(3) The term `cost-effective' means, with respect to an
            acquisition, the capacity to deliver better results for the
            same or lower cost compared to alternatives.''.
                (2) Section 3001(c) of title 10, United States Code, is
            amended by striking ``this section'' and inserting ``this
            part''.

    SEC. 1802. PROGRAM EXECUTIVE OFFICER RESPONSIBILITIES.

        (a) In General.--Subchapter III of chapter 87 of title 10, United
    States Code, is amended by inserting after section 1731 the following
    new section:
    ``Sec. 1732. Program executive officer
        ``(a) In General.--A program executive officer is the senior
    official responsible for the oversight of the plans, budgets, and
    execution of the programs assigned to the portfolio of such senior
    official, including life-cycle management.
        ``(b) Objectives.--In carrying the activities described in
    subsection (a), the program executive officer shall seek to achieve the
    following objectives:
                ``(1) Expeditiously provide the armed forces with the
            capabilities needed to operate effectively, address evolving
            threats, and maintain the military advantage of the United
            States in the most cost-effective manner practicable.
                ``(2) Maximize the effective use of resources by delivering
            capabilities that offer the best value for the investment made
            in each capability.
                ``(3) Enable the integration of innovative solutions and
            technologies to enhance military effectiveness and
            responsiveness to emerging threats.
        ``(c) Specific Responsibilities.--
                ``(1) In general.--For the programs assigned to the
            portfolio of a program executive officer, such program
            executive officer shall be responsible for the following:
                        ``(A) Provide expeditious delivery of the
                    capabilities necessary to effectively respond to
                    national security challenges by overseeing the
                    procurement, development, and sustainment of defense
                    acquisition programs assigned to the program executive
                    officer.
                        ``(B) Ensure the cost-effective allocation of
                    resources by delivering operational capabilities.
                        ``(C) Adjust requirements, other than requirements
                    that are established as key performance parameters, to
                    maximize the agility and speed in program execution in
                    accordance with the objectives described in subsection
                    (b).
                        ``(D) Use iterative development cycles and
                    discontinue or terminate the development of
                    capabilities--
                                ``(i) that no longer align with approved
                            capability requirements (as defined in section
                            181 of this title) or priorities; or
                                ``(ii) that are experiencing significant
                            cost growth, performance deficiencies, or
                            delays in schedule.
                        ``(E) Evaluate and implement trade-offs among life-
                    cycle costs, delivery schedules, performance
                    objectives, technical feasibility, and procurement
                    quantity objectives to ensure acquisition and
                    sustainment programs deliver best value in meeting
                    capability requirements (as defined in section 181 of
                    this title).
                        ``(F) Use data-driven decisionmaking to prioritize
                    resource allocation to meet operational readiness
                    requirements and materiel readiness objectives
                    established by the Secretary concerned under section
                    118(c) of this title.
                        ``(G) Collaborate with the Mission Engineering and
                    Integration Activity established under section 1813 of
                    the of the National Defense Authorization Act for
                    Fiscal Year 2026 to conduct cross-service technical and
                    operational activities to integrate emerging
                    technologies, prototypes, and operational concepts, as
                    appropriate.
                        ``(H) Provide support to the Requirements,
                    Acquisition, and Programming Integration Directorate
                    with respect to the performance of the responsibilities
                    of the Directorate under section 186 of this title and
                    serve as a member of the Directorate in accordance with
                    such section.
                ``(2) Milestone decision authority duties.--A program
            executive officer shall be the milestone decision authority for
            a program when directed by the service acquisition executive of
            the military department that is managing the program or if
            designated by the Secretary of Defense.
        ``(d) Functional Support.--The Secretary concerned with respect to
    a program executive officer shall ensure that each such program
    executive officer is assigned dedicated personnel and other resources
    required to successfully perform the assigned duties and
    responsibilities of such program executive officer. Personnel shall be
    under the exclusive authority and control of such officer. Personnel
    and resources shall not be provided through matrixed, collateral duty,
    or dual-reporting arrangements, except as specifically authorized by
    the Secretary in writing. Personnel and resources required include--
                ``(1) contracting and contract management;
                ``(2) estimating costs;
                ``(3) financial management;
                ``(4) life-cycle management and product support;
                ``(5) program management;
                ``(6) engineering and technical management; and
                ``(7) developmental testing and evaluation.''.
        (b) Amendment to Definitions.--Section 1737(a)(4) of title 10,
    United States Code, is amended to read as follows:
                ``(4) The term `program executive officer' means an
            individual described in section 1732(a) of this title.''.

    SEC. 1803. PRODUCT SUPPORT MANAGER RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS.

        (a) In General.--Subchapter III of chapter 87 of title 10, United
    States Code, is amended by inserting after section 1732, as added by
    section 1802, the following new section:
    ``Sec. 1733. Product support manager
        ``(a) In General.--A product support manager is the individual
    responsible for managing support functions required to field and
    maintain the readiness and operational capability of a covered system
    in support of the life-cycle management responsibilities of the program
    manager for such covered system.
        ``(b) Objectives.--In carrying the activities described in
    subsection (a), the product support manager shall seek to achieve the
    objectives of the defense acquisition system established pursuant to
    section 3102 of this title.
        ``(c) Specific Responsibilities.--A product support manager shall
    be responsible for the following:
                ``(1) Provide product support and subject matter expertise
            with respect to a covered system to the program manager for the
            covered system to assist with the development, resourcing,
            implementation, and execution of the product support strategy
            developed by the product support manager under section 4322 of
            this title for the covered system.
                ``(2) Collaborate with the chief engineer and systems
            engineers for the covered system--
                        ``(A) to develop the life-cycle sustainment plan
                    and any product support plans for the covered system;
                    and
                        ``(B) to analyze the operating and support costs of
                    the covered system to ensure the cost-effective
                    operation, management, and availability of the covered
                    system.
                ``(3) Conduct early risk identification, mitigation, and
            product support analyses that inform best value solutions in
            life-cycle planning and management.
                ``(4) Provide input on systems engineering requirements,
            design, budgeting, maintenance planning, and acquisition
            strategies for covered systems.
                ``(5) Support the program manager in evaluating trade-offs
            among life-cycle costs, delivery schedules, performance
            objectives, technical feasibility, and procurement quantity
            objectives to ensure each covered system delivers the greatest
            value for the investment made in the covered system.
                ``(6) Use data-driven decisionmaking, predictive analysis,
            and appropriate modeling tools related to reliability and
            maintainability of the covered system to prioritize resource
            allocation to meet operational readiness requirements and
            materiel readiness objectives (established under section 118(c)
            of this title).
                ``(7) Support each Secretary of a military department in
            performance of a core logistics analysis pursuant to section
            2464 of this title.
        ``(d) Covered System Defined.--In this section, the term `covered
    system' has the meaning given in section 4322 of this title.''.
        (b) Education, Training, and Experience Requirements for Product
    Support Managers.--Section 1735 title 10, United States Code, is
    amended--
                (1) by redesignating subsections (c), (d), and (e) as
            subsections (d), (e), and (f), respectively; and
                (2) by inserting after subsection (b) the following new
            subsection:
        ``(c) Product Support Manager.--Before being assigned to a position
    as product support manager, a person--
                ``(1) shall have completed all life-cycle logistics
            certification and training requirements prescribed by the
            Secretary of Defense;
                ``(2) shall have executed a written agreement as required
            in section 1734(b)(2) of this title; and
                ``(3) in the case of--
                        ``(A) a product support manager of a major defense
                    acquisition program, shall have at least eight years of
                    experience in life-cycle logistics, at least two years
                    of which were performed in a systems program office or
                    similar organization; and
                        ``(B) a product support manager of a significant
                    nonmajor defense acquisition program, shall have at
                    least six years of experience in life-cycle
                    logistics.''.
        (c) Conforming Amendments.--Section 1731(a)(1)(B) title 10, United
    States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new clause:
                                ``(iv) Product support manager.''.

    SEC. 1804. AMENDMENTS TO LIFE-CYCLE MANAGEMENT AND PRODUCT SUPPORT.

        (a) Reorganization of Life-cycle and Sustainment Chapter.--
                (1) In general.--Chapter 323 of title 10, United States
            Code, is amended--
                        (A) by repealing sections 4321, 4323, and 4324;
                        (B) by redesignating section 4328 as section 4321
                    and transferring such section so as to appear after the
                    table of sections at the beginning of such chapter;
                        (C) by redesignating section 4325 as section 4323
                    and transferring such section so as to appear after
                    section 4321;
                        (D) in section 4323, as so redesignated, by
                    striking ``section 4324 of this title'' and inserting
                    ``section 4322 of this title''; and
                        (E) by amending the table of sections at the
                    beginning of such chapter to read as follows:

    ``4321. Weapon system design: sustainment factors.
    ``4322. Life-cycle management and product support.
    ``4323. Major weapon systems: assessment, management, and control of
                                operating and support costs.''.
                (2) Conforming amendments.--
                        (A) Section 3041(a) of title 10, United States
                    Code, is amended by striking ``sections 4292(e) and
                    4321'' and inserting ``section 4292(e)''.
                        (B) Section 3221(b)(2) of title 10, United States
                    Code, is amended by striking ``4321, 4323, and 4328 of
                    this title'' and inserting ``and 4321 of this title,''.
                        (C) Section 4211(c)(2)(D) of title 10, United
                    States Code, is amended by striking ``section 4324 of
                    this title'' and inserting ``section 4322 of this
                    title''.
                        (D) Section 4252(b)(14) of title 10, United States
                    Code, is amended by striking ``section 4324(b) of this
                    title'' and inserting ``section 4322 of this title''.
        (b) Life-cycle Management and Product Support.--Chapter 323 of
    title 10, United States Code, as amended by subsection (a), is further
    amended by inserting after section 4321 the following new section:
    ``Sec. 4322. Life-cycle management and product support
        ``(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that each
    covered system is supported by a life-cycle sustainment plan--
                ``(1) that is approved by the senior acquisition executive
            responsible for such covered system; and
                ``(2) that meets applicable operational readiness
            requirements and materiel readiness objectives (established
            under section 118(c) of this title) in the most cost-effective
            manner practicable.
        ``(b) Product Support Manager.--The Secretary of Defense shall
    designate a product support manager (as defined in section 1733 of this
    title) to serve under the supervision of a program manager for each
    covered system.
        ``(c) Life-cycle Sustainment Plan.--(1) A product support manager
    shall develop, update, and implement a life-cycle sustainment plan for
    each covered system for which the product support manager is
    responsible. Such plan shall include the following:
                ``(A) A comprehensive product support strategy to best
            achieve operational readiness requirements and materiel
            readiness objectives throughout the planned life cycle of such
            system.
                ``(B) A life-cycle cost estimate for the covered system
            that--
                        ``(i) is based on the planned product support
                    strategy described in subparagraph (A); and
                        ``(ii) if the covered system is a major defense
                    acquisition program or major subprogram, is developed
                    in accordance with the requirements to support a
                    Milestone A approval (as defined in section 4251(e) of
                    this title), Milestone B approval, or Milestone C
                    approval (as such terms are defined in section 4172(e)
                    of this title).
                ``(C) Recommended engineering and design considerations
            that support cost-effective sustainment of the covered system
            and best value solutions in life cycle planning and management.
                ``(D) An intellectual property management plan for product
            support developed in accordance with section 3774 of this
            title.
                ``(E) A strategy to maximize use of public and private
            sector capabilities to establish Government-private
            partnerships--
                        ``(i) with appropriate incentives for each partner
                    to contribute to the achievement of operational
                    readiness requirements and materiel readiness
                    objectives in the most cost-effective manner
                    practicable; and
                        ``(ii) that considers the roles of each partner as
                    the covered system transitions from acquisition,
                    development, production, fielding, sustainment, and
                    disposal.
                ``(F) A plan to transition the covered system from
            production to initial fielding that addresses specific products
            or services required for successful initial fielding of the
            covered system, including--
                        ``(i) a description of the necessary tooling or
                    other unique support equipment, requirements for
                    initial spare parts and components, technical handbooks
                    and maintenance manuals, maintenance training, and
                    facilities;
                        ``(ii) an identification of the funding required to
                    provide such products and services for any initial
                    fielding location of the covered system;
                        ``(iii) an identification of any procurement line,
                    program element, or subactivity group in the budget of
                    the Secretary concerned associated with such products
                    or services;
                        ``(iv) the timeline for delivery of such products
                    and services; and
                        ``(v) an assessment of any reduction in operational
                    readiness requirements and materiel readiness
                    objectives if such products and services are not
                    provided in accordance with clause (iv).
        ``(2) In developing each life-cycle sustainment plan required by
    this section, the product support manager shall consider the following:
                ``(A) Affordability constraints and key cost factors that
            could affect operating and support costs during the life cycle
            of the covered system.
                ``(B) Sustainment risks or challenges to sustaining the
            covered system in operational environments, included contested
            logistics environments (as defined in section 2926 of this
            title).
                ``(C) Compliance with--
                        ``(i) requirements to maintain a core logistics
                    capability under section 2464 of this title; and
                        ``(ii) limitations on the performance of depot-
                    level maintenance of materiel under section 2466 of
                    this title.
                ``(D) A defense industrial base strategy to maintain a
            robust, resilient, and innovative defense industrial base to
            support requirements throughout the life cycle of the covered
            system.
        ``(d) Continuous Assessment and Active Management.--In carrying out
    the duties of this section and section 1733 of this title, the product
    support manager shall--
                ``(1) continuously assess and actively manage performance
            of each covered system for which the product support manager is
            responsible against the life-cycle sustainment plan for such
            covered system; and
                ``(2) as appropriate, integrate commercial best practices,
            use commercial standards, and use advanced technologies to
            enhance the product support of each covered system.
        ``(e) Recommendations.--(1) The product support manager shall
    recommend changes to the product support strategy required under
    subsection (c)(1)(A) of a covered system to the program manager
    responsible for such covered system to meet the requirements of
    subsection (a).
        ``(2) The program manager shall provide to the senior acquisition
    executive responsible for a covered system any recommendations for such
    covered system made under paragraph (1) that the program manager did
    not implement along with the rationale for not implementing such
    recommendations.
        ``(f) Definitions.--In this section:
                ``(1) The term `covered system' means--
                        ``(A) a major defense acquisition program as
                    defined in section 4201 of this title;
                        ``(B) a major subprogram as described in section
                    4203 of this title; or
                        ``(C) an acquisition program or project that is
                    carried out using the rapid fielding or rapid
                    prototyping acquisition pathway under section 3602 of
                    this title that is estimated by the Secretary of
                    Defense to require an eventual total expenditure
                    described in section 4201(a)(2) of this title.
                ``(2) The term `operational readiness' means the capability
            of a unit of the armed forces, vessel, weapon system, or
            equipment to perform the missions or functions for which it is
            organized or designed.
                ``(3) The term `product support' means the set of support
            functions, as determined by the product support manager,
            required to field and maintain the readiness and operational
            capability of a covered system, or a subsystem or component of
            a covered system.''.
        (c) Conforming Amendments to Materiel Readiness Metrics and
    Objectives for Major Weapon Systems.--Section 118 of title 10, United
    States Code, is amended--
                (1) in the section heading, by inserting ``materiel
            readiness'' before ``objectives'';
                (2) in subsection (b), by striking ``shall address'' and
            inserting ``shall establish procedures and a computation
            methodology to determine'';
                (3) in subsection (c)--
                        (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``the metrics
                    required'' and all that follows through the period at
                    the end and inserting ``materiel readiness objectives
                    for each major weapon system.''; and
                        (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``the metrics
                    required by subsection (b)'' and inserting ``such
                    readiness objectives'';
                (4) in subsection (d)(2), by striking ``readiness goals or
            objectives'' and inserting ``materiel readiness objectives'';
                (5) in subsection (e), in the matter preceding paragraph
            (1), by inserting a comma after ``designated mission''; and
                (6) in subsection (f)--
                        (A) by redesignating paragraphs (3), (4), and (5)
                    as paragraphs (4), (5), and (6), respectively; and
                        (B) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following
                    new paragraph:
                ``(3) The term `materiel readiness objective' means the
            minimum required availability of each major weapon system that
            is necessary to fulfill the requirements of the strategic
            framework and guidance referred to in subsection (a).''.

    SEC. 1805. MODIFICATIONS RELATING TO LIFE-CYCLE AND SUSTAINMENT
                  PROVISIONS.

        (a) Modification to Life-cycle Management and Product Support.--
    Subsection (c)(1)(F) of section 4322 of title 10, United States Code,
    as amended by section 1804 of this Act, is further amended--
                (1) by striking ``A plan'' and inserting ``After
            consideration of the views received by the milestone decision
            authority from appropriate materiel, logistics, or fleet
            representatives, a plan'';
                (2) by redesignating clauses (iii) through (v) as clauses
            (iv) through (vi), respectively;
                (3) by inserting after clause (ii) the following new
            clause:
                                ``(iii) an assessment as to the required
                            number of training simulators, including the
                            initial operational capability and overall
                            fielding of such simulators;''; and
                (4) in clause (vi) (as so redeisgnated), by striking ``in
            accordance with clause (iv)'' and inserting in ``accordance
            with clause (v)''.
        (b) Elements.--Subsection (b) of section 4323 of title 10, United
    States Code, as redesignated by section 1804 of this Act, is amended--
                (1) by striking paragraphs (9) and (10);
                (2) by redesignating paragraphs (4) through (8) as
            paragraphs (5) through (9), respectively;
                (3) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``in accordance with the
            requirements of section 118 of this title and'' before ``in
            conjunction'';
                (4) in paragraph (3), by striking ``, to determine'' and
            all that follows through the semicolon at the end and inserting
            ``and make necessary adjustments to the life-cycle sustainment
            plan required by section 4322 of this title to ensure such
            major weapon system meets applicable operational readiness
            requirements and materiel readiness objectives (established in
            accordance with section 118(c) of this title) in the most cost-
            effective manner practicable;'';
                (5) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following new
            paragraph:
                ``(4) require the military departments to, not later than
            August 1 of each calendar year, conduct an annual assessment of
            the actual performance of each major weapon system against the
            operational readiness requirements and materiel readiness
            objectives and use such assessment to--
                        ``(A) identify any factors contributing to a major
                    weapon system failing to meet such requirements and
                    objectives;
                        ``(B) develop and implement a corrective action
                    plan to address identified shortfalls in meeting such
                    requirements and objectives in an expeditious manner;
                    and
                        ``(C) inform the submission of materials to
                    Congress required by section 118(c)(2) of this title
                    and the development of the future years defense program
                    described in section 221 of this title;'';
                (6) in paragraph (9) (as so redesignated), by inserting
            ``and'' after the semicolon at the end; and
                (7) by inserting after paragraph (9) (as so redesignated)
            the following new paragraph:
                ``(10) prior to the Milestone B approval (or equivalent
            approval) for a major weapon system, require the military
            departments to prepare a life cycle intellectual property
            management plan for product support sufficient to comply with
            the requirements of section 2464 of this title, including
            requirements for technical data, software, and modular open
            system approaches (as defined in section 4401 of this
            title).''.
        (c) Submission to Congress.--Such section 4323 is further amended--
                (1) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (e); and
                (2) by inserting after subsection (c) the following new
            subsection:
        ``(d) Submission to Congress.--Not later than December 31, 2026,
    and annually thereafter, each Secretary of a military department shall
    submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes
    the following:
                ``(1) Findings from a review of the effectiveness of the
            life-cycle sustainment plan for a major weapon system, as
            adjusted pursuant to subsection (b)(3).
                ``(2) Findings from the assessments required by subsection
            (b)(4).
                ``(3) A description of any corrective action plan required
            by subsection (b)(4)(B), and an update on progress made in
            implementing such a plan.
                ``(4) A description of how such assessments informed the
            submission of materials to Congress required by section
            118(c)(2) of this title and the development of the future years
            defense program described in section 221 of this title.
                ``(5) A summary of actions taken by the Secretary to ensure
            that each major weapon system of the military department under
            the jurisdiction of the Secretary meet the applicable
            operational readiness requirements and materiel readiness
            objectives (established under section 118(c) of this title) in
            the most cost-effective manner practicable.
                ``(6) For a major weapon system that has not met
            established materiel readiness objectives for materiel
            availability or operational availability (as such terms are
            defined, respectively, in section 118 of this title) for three
            consecutive years, such report shall include a mitigation plan
            to address supply, maintenance, or other issues contributing to
            failure to meet such objectives.''.

    SEC. 1806. MAJOR CAPABILITY ACTIVITY AREAS AND PATHFINDER PROGRAMS.

        (a) Transition Plan Required.--
                (1) Submission of plan.--Not later than one year after the
            date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in
            coordination with each Secretary of a military department,
            shall submit to the congressional defense committees a
            comprehensive plan for reorganizing the structure of the
            relevant defense budget materials to be primarily organized
            around major capability activity areas (``MCAAs'').
                (2) Elements of the plan.--The plan required under
            paragraph (1) shall be developed to more effectively facilitate
            the development, fielding, operation, sustainment, and
            modernization of capabilities or activities of the Department
            of Defense in accordance with the objectives established
            pursuant to section 3102 of title 10, United States Code, as
            added by section 1801 of this Act. Such plan shall include the
            following:
                        (A) A description of each proposed MCAA, including
                    how the specific capability of the Department of
                    Defense that is the subject of each MCAA aligns with
                    and supports joint military capabilities.
                        (B) A proposed schedule, including benchmarks, for
                    phased implementation of the plan to organize the
                    programs of each military department and Defense Agency
                    in a manner primarily organized around MCAAs.
                        (C) A description of any modifications to
                    reporting, budget justification, or data systems
                    required for defense budget materials to be primarily
                    organized around MCAAs, including modifications
                    necessary to maintain transparency and enable effective
                    oversight by the congressional defense committees.
                        (D) Recommendations for statutory or regulatory
                    changes needed to facilitate the reorganization of
                    defense budget materials to be primarily organized
                    around MCAAs.
                        (E) A strategy for maintaining clarity and detail
                    for defense budget materials primarily organized around
                    MCAAs to--
                                (i) preserve accountability for the
                            delivery of a capability of the Department of
                            Defense that is the subject of the MCAA; and
                                (ii) enable effective oversight by the
                            congressional defense committees.
                        (F) A description of the process for designating a
                    Pathfinder under subsection (b).
                (3) Organization by mcaas.--
                        (A) In general.--In designating the proposed MCAAs
                    required by subsection (a)(2)(A), the Secretary shall--
                                (i) organize each proposed MCAA in a
                            capability-oriented structure that reflects the
                            unique and specific aspects of the subject
                            capability of the MCAA;
                                (ii) assign relevant development,
                            procurement, operations, and sustainment
                            activities of the Department to the proposed
                            MCAA as appropriate; and
                                (iii) ensure each proposed MCAA is
                            organized in a manner that--
                                        (I) will improve the ability to
                                    measure and manage the overall
                                    performance in the delivery of the
                                    subject capability of the proposed
                                    MCAA; and
                                        (II) connects funding for
                                    activities assigned to the proposed
                                    MCAA to the delivery of subject
                                    capability.
                        (B) Flexibility.--The Secretary of Defense shall
                    ensure each military department and Defense Agency has
                    flexibility, according to their specific mission
                    requirements, in the organization of proposed MCAAs.
        (b) Designation of Pathfinder Mcaas.--
                (1) Designation.--Not later than 90 days after the date of
            the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall--
                        (A) designate at least two program executive
                    offices of the Department of Defense to be known as
                    ``Pathfinders'';
                        (B) identify the program executive officer (as
                    described in section 1732 of title 10, United States
                    Code, as added by section 1802 of this Act) with the
                    responsibility of administering each such Pathfinder;
                        (C) ensure each such program executive officer
                    organizes the programs assigned to such offices into a
                    MCAA in accordance with the requirements of subsection
                    (a)(3); and
                        (D) submit to the congressional defense committees
                    a notification of each designation made under
                    subparagraph (A), including the total amount authorized
                    to be appropriated for each Pathfinder for fiscal year
                    2026 and a description of the MCAA associated with each
                    Pathfinder.
                (2) Additional or alternative materials.--To inform the
            development of the plan required by subsection (a), each
            program executive officer for a Pathfinder shall prepare
            alternative or additional defense budget materials or develop
            alternative oversight mechanisms for the capability of the
            Department of Defense that is the subject of the Pathfinder.
                (3) Modified transfer authority for pathfinders.--
                        (A) Authority.--The Secretary of Defense, acting
                    through a Secretary of a military department or the
                    head of a Defense Agency, may transfer amounts
                    authorized for programs, projects, or activities that
                    are included in a Pathfinder under the jurisdiction of
                    such Secretary or head among such programs, projects,
                    or activities.
                        (B) Limitations.--A transfer made under this
                    paragraph--
                                (i) shall directly support delivery of the
                            capability of the Department of Defense that is
                            the subject of the Pathfinder;
                                (ii) may not be used to initiate a new
                            start program (as described in section 3601 of
                            title 10, United States Code);
                                (iii) may not be used to terminate a
                            program or activity of the Department that was
                            in operation on or before the date of the
                            designation of the Pathfinder; and
                                (iv) may not exceed 40 percent of the total
                            amount for a Pathfinder specified under
                            paragraph (1)(D).
                (4) Additional pathfinders.--The Secretary of Defense may
            designate additional MCAAs as Pathfinders under the authority
            of this subsection if the Secretary notifies the congressional
            defense committees not later than 15 days prior to each such
            designation.
        (c) Report to Congress.--
                (1) In general.--Not later than 540 days after the date of
            the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter until
            December 31, 2029, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
            congressional defense committees a report on the progress of
            the Secretary of Defense in--
                        (A) implementing the plan to reorganize the
                    structure of the defense budget materials to be
                    primarily organized around major capability activity
                    areas; and
                        (B) assessing the effectiveness of the use of a
                    capability-oriented structure in subsection (a)(3) and
                    Pathfinders in subsection (b) to--
                                (i) improve the ability to measure and
                            manage the overall performance in the delivery
                            of the subject capability of the proposed MCAA
                            or Pathfinder;
                                (ii) inform and improve budget planning for
                            future activities assigned to the proposed MCAA
                            or Pathfinder for the delivery of subject
                            capability; and
                                (iii) achieve the objectives of the defense
                            acquisition system established pursuant to
                            section 3102 of title 10, United States Code
                            (as added by section 1801 of this Act).
                (2) Contents.--The report required under paragraph (1)
            shall include the following:
                        (A) An evaluation of how the use of MCAAs in
                    preparing defense budget materials has affected the use
                    and allocation of resources and the alignment of such
                    materials with the objectives of the defense
                    acquisition system.
                        (B) The extent to which MCAAs and use of the
                    transfer authority under subsection (b)(3) for
                    Pathfinders affect the speed of addressing emerging
                    threats and adopting new technologies.
                        (C) An analysis of any costs or benefits of using
                    MCAAs.
                        (D) Recommendations, including statutory or
                    regulatory modifications, for--
                                (i) expanding the use of Pathfinders; and
                                (ii) continuing the transition to using
                            MCAAs to prepare defense budget materials.
        (d) Guidance and Directives.--The Secretary of Defense shall issue
    such rules or guidance as necessary to carry out this section, and
    shall ensure such rules and guidance align with recommendations for
    improved agility and transparency provided by the Commission on
    Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution Reform (established
    under section 1004 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81)).
        (e) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``defense budget materials'', 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.
                (2) The term ``major capability activity area'' or ``MCAA''
            means a compilation of activities that relate to the delivery
            of a capability of the Department of Defense, as determined by
            the Secretary of Defense, for purposes of display in the
            defense budget materials.
                (3) The term ``joint military capabilities'' has the
            meaning given in section 181 of title 10, United States Code.

    SEC. 1807. PROJECT SPECTRUM.

        Chapter 19 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting
    before section 399 the following new section:
    ``Sec. 398b. Project Spectrum
        ``(a) Project Spectrum; Purpose.--There is within the Office of
    Small Business Programs of the Department of Defense a program, to be
    known as `Project Spectrum', the purpose of which is to provide to
    covered entities, through an online platform, digital resources and
    services that increase awareness about cybersecurity risks and help
    such covered entities to comply with the cybersecurity requirements of
    the defense acquisition system.
        ``(b) Eligibility.--The Director of the Office of Small Business
    Programs may establish eligibility requirements for the receipt by a
    covered entity of a particular resource or service made available
    through Project Spectrum.
        ``(c) Application.--To receive through Project Spectrum a resource
    or service for which the Director has established an eligibility
    requirement under subsection (b), a covered entity shall submit to the
    Director an application at such time, in such form, and containing such
    information as the Director determines appropriate.
        ``(d) Functions.--In carrying out Project Spectrum, the Director
    shall maintain an online platform through which the Director shall make
    available to each covered entity that the Director determines to be
    eligible under subsection (b) with respect to a given resource or
    service, the following:
                ``(1) Educational materials regarding cybersecurity,
            including cybersecurity training courses and workforce
            development training.
                ``(2) Guidance regarding best practices for cybersecurity
            matters, including guidance for developing internal
            cybersecurity policies and suggestions for procedures for
            reviewing any violation of such policies.
                ``(3) Assessments of the cybersecurity practices and
            cybersecurity systems used by a covered entity.
                ``(4) A review and feasibility assessment of products,
            software, and data security tools available in the commercial
            marketplace.
                ``(5) Cybersecurity services, including dashboard
            monitoring services, continuous threat monitoring services,
            software patching services, and patch testing services.
                ``(6) Cybersecurity readiness checks.
                ``(7) A platform for secure data collaboration between two
            or more employees of a covered entity and between multiple
            covered entities.
                ``(8) Any additional resources or services, as determined
            by the Director.
        ``(e) Definitions.--In this section:
                ``(1) The term `covered entity' means a supplier of the
            Department of Defense that is a small or medium business and
            registers to access the online platform of Project Spectrum.
                ``(2) The term `defense acquisition system' has the meaning
            given to such term in section 3001 of this title.''.

                    Subtitle B--Requirements Process Reform

    SEC. 1811. JOINT REQUIREMENTS COUNCIL.

        (a) Amendment to Name and Mission of Joint Requirements Oversight
    Council.--Section 181 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) in the section heading, by striking ``Oversight'';
                (2) in subsection (a), by striking ``Joint Requirements
            Oversight Council in the Department of Defense.'' and inserting
            the following: ``Joint Requirements Council (in this section
            referred to as the `Council') in the Department of Defense. The
            Council shall--
                ``(1) assist the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in
            carrying out the functions described in section 153 of this
            title; and
                ``(2) provide recommendations for addressing joint
            operational problems to the Requirements, Acquisition, and
            Programming Integration Directorate established under section
            186 of this title (in this section referred to as `RAPID').'';
            and
                (3) by striking ``Joint Requirements Oversight Council''
            each place it appears and inserting ``Joint Requirements
            Council''.
        (b) Duties.--Subsection (b) of such section 181 is amended to read
    as follows:
        ``(b) Duties.--The Council shall support the objectives established
    pursuant to section 3102 of this title by performing the following
    duties:
                ``(1) Continuously evaluating global trends, adversary
            capabilities, and emerging threats to inform awareness and
            understanding of joint operational problems.
                ``(2) In coordination with commanders of combatant
            commands, compiling, refining, and prioritizing joint
            operational problems.
                ``(3) Identifying and prioritizing gaps in joint military
            capabilities to address joint operational problems.
                ``(4) Identifying advances in technology and innovative
            concepts of operation that could improve the ability of the
            joint force to address evolving threats and maintain the
            military advantage of the United States.
                ``(5) Developing a joint capability requirement statement
            that--
                        ``(A) describes the joint operational problem to
                    provide necessary context for the joint capability
                    requirement; and
                        ``(B) describes the solution sought in a
                    nonprescriptive manner to allow agile and innovative
                    development of joint capability requirements to address
                    the joint operational problem.
                ``(6) Making the following recommendations to RAPID:
                        ``(A) With respect to a quick action requirement,
                    actions to fulfill such quick action requirement, not
                    later than 30 days after receipt or identification of
                    such quick action requirement.
                        ``(B) Actions to fulfill each joint capability
                    requirement necessary to address joint operational
                    problems, not later than 60 days after receipt or
                    identification of such a joint operational problem.
                        ``(C) Modifications to joint force design suitable
                    for addressing joint operational problems or
                    effectively integrating advancements in technology and
                    new concepts of operation.
                        ``(D) Ways to improve operational effectiveness,
                    increase operational flexibility, or improve
                    interoperability and coordination between and among
                    joint military capabilities and the military
                    capabilities of allies or partners.
                ``(7) Providing notification to Deputy Secretary of
            Defense--
                        ``(A) upon receipt or identification of a quick
                    action requirement; and
                        ``(B) upon submission of any recommendation to
                    RAPID.''.
        (c) Composition.--Subsection (c) of such section 181 is amended--
                (1) in paragraph (1)(A)--
                        (A) by inserting ``and RAPID'' before ``for making
                    recommendations''; and
                        (B) by striking ``joint performance requirements''
                    and inserting ``joint capability requirements''; and
                (2) in paragraph (3), by inserting ``and RAPID'' after
            ``Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff''.
        (d) Advisors.--Subsection (d) of such section 181 is amended--
                (1) in paragraph (2)--
                        (A) by inserting ``strongly'' before ``consider'';
                    and
                        (B) by striking ``its mission under paragraphs (1)
                    and (2) of subsection (b)'' and inserting ``the duties
                    described in subsection (b)''; and
                (2) in paragraph (3)--
                        (A) by striking ``seek, and strongly consider,''
                    and inserting ``seek and consider'';
                        (B) by striking ``, in their roles as customers of
                    the acquisition system,''; and
                        (C) by striking ``under subsection (b)(2) and joint
                    performance requirements pursuant to subsection
                    (b)(3)''.
        (e) Responsibility for Capability Requirements.--Subsection (e) of
    such section 181 is amended to read as follows:
        ``(e) Responsibility for Capability Requirements.--The Chief of
    Staff of an armed force is responsible for the capability requirements
    for that armed force.''.
        (f) Analytic and Engineering Support.--Subsection (f) of such
    section 181 is amended--
                (1) in the subsection heading, by inserting ``and
            Engineering'' after ``Analytic'';
                (2) by inserting ``and the Mission Engineering and
            Integration Activity established under section 1813 of the
            National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026'' after
            ``the Office of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation''; and
                (3) by striking ``in operations research, systems analysis,
            and cost estimation to the Joint Requirements Oversight
            Council''.
        (g) Availability of Information to Congressional Defense
    Committees.--Subsection (g) of such section 181 is amended--
                (1) in the subsection heading, by striking ``Oversight'';
            and
                (2) by striking ``oversight information'' and inserting
            ``information''.
        (h) Definitions.--Subsection (h) of such section 181 is amended to
    read as follows:
        ``(h) Definitions.--In this section:
                ``(1) The term `capability requirement' means a requirement
            for a capability that is critical or essential to address an
            operational problem.
                ``(2) The term `joint capability requirement' means a
            capability requirement, including a capability requirement
            related to a requirement for joint force interoperability, that
            is critical or essential to address a specific joint
            operational problem.
                ``(3) The term `joint military capabilities' means the
            collective capabilities across the joint force, including both
            joint and force-specific capabilities, that are available to
            conduct military operations.
                ``(4) The term `joint operational problem' means a joint
            challenge faced by a combatant command in achieving an assigned
            military objective and may include limitations in capabilities,
            resources, or the ability to effectively and efficiently
            coordinate across the joint force, with another combatant
            command, among joint military capabilities, or with the
            military capabilities of allies or partners.
                ``(5) The term `operational problem' means a challenge or
            barrier in an operational environment that needs to be overcome
            to achieve a specific military objective.
                ``(6) The term `quick action requirement' has the meaning
            given in Department of Defense Directive 5000.71 titled `Rapid
            Fulfillment of Combatant Commander Urgent Operational Needs'
            (August 24, 2012).''.
        (i) Implementation.--Not later than 30 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs shall revise
    policies for the Joint Strategic Planning System (established under the
    Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Instruction 3100.01F), the Manual
    for the Operation of the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development
    System (issued October 30, 2021) and any other relevant instructions,
    policies, or guidance to carry out the requirements of this section and
    the amendments made by this section.
        (j) Conforming Amendments.--
                (1) Title 10, united states code.--Title 10, United States
            Code, is amended--
                        (A) in section 139a, by striking ``Joint
                    Requirements Oversight Council'' each place it appears
                    and inserting ``Joint Requirements Council'';
                        (B) in section 153(a)(5)(F), by striking ``section
                    181 of this title'' and inserting ``sections 181 and
                    186 of this title'';
                        (C) in section 179(c)(9)--
                                (i) by striking ``Joint Requirements
                            Oversight Council'' and inserting ``Joint
                            Requirements Council''; and
                                (ii) by striking ``section 181(h)'' and
                            inserting ``section 181'';
                        (D) in section 2926(f)(5)(C), by striking
                    ``describing'' and all that follows through ``details
                    regarding'' and inserting ``describing details
                    regarding'';
                        (E) in section 3067(b)(1), by striking ``Joint
                    Requirements Oversight Council'' and inserting ``Joint
                    Requirements Council'';
                        (F) in section 3136(e)(1)(A)(ii), by striking
                    ``approved by the Joint Requirements Oversight Council
                    and'' and inserting ``recommended for approval by the
                    Requirements, Acquisition, and Programming Integration
                    Directorate (established under section 186 of this
                    title)'';
                        (G) in section 4202(a)(2)(A), by striking ``joint
                    military requirement'' and all that follows through the
                    period at the end and inserting the following: ``joint
                    capability requirement, as determined by the
                    Requirements, Acquisition, and Programming Integration
                    Directorate (established under section 186 of this
                    title)'';
                        (H) by amending section 4251(e)(1) to read as
                    follows:
                ``(1) The term `requirements document' has the meaning
            given in section 3104(d) of this title.'';
                        (I) in section 4252(b)(9), by striking ``Joint
                    Requirements Oversight Council'' and inserting ``Joint
                    Requirements Council'';
                        (J) in section 4376--
                                (i) in subsection (a), by striking ``,
                            after consultation with the Joint Requirements
                            Oversight Council regarding program
                            requirements,'';
                                (ii) in subsection (b)(2)(B), by striking
                            ``joint military requirement (as defined in
                            section 181(g)(1) of this title) at less cost''
                            and inserting ``joint capability requirement at
                            less cost''; and
                                (iii) in subsection (c)(3), by striking
                            ``joint military requirements'' and inserting
                            ``joint capability requirements''; and
                        (K) in section 5514(b)(2)(C)(ii), by striking
                    ``Joint Requirements Oversight Council'' and inserting
                    ``Joint Requirements Council''.
                (2) Other laws.--
                        (A) Section 902(d) of the National Defense
                    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (10 U.S.C. 139a
                    note) is amended--
                                (i) by striking ``, performance
                            requirements, and joint performance
                            requirements'' and inserting ``or performance
                            requirements''; and
                                (ii) by striking ``Joint Requirements
                            Oversight Council to validate such
                            requirements'' and inserting ``Joint
                            Requirements Council''.
                        (B) Section 1684(d)(4)(A)(i) of the National
                    Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (10
                    U.S.C. 2271 note) is amended by striking ``either
                    approved by, or in development for, the Joint
                    Requirements Oversight Council'' and inserting ``in
                    development for consideration or under consideration by
                    the Joint Requirements Council''.
                        (C) Section 1686(b)(1) of the National Defense
                    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (10 U.S.C. 2224
                    note) is amended by striking ``through the Joint
                    Requirements Oversight Council'' and inserting ``in
                    consultation with the Requirements, Acquisition, and
                    Programming Integration Directorate (established under
                    section 186 of title 10, United States Code)''.
                        (D) Section 1510(b)(2) of the National Defense
                    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (10 U.S.C. 113
                    note) is amended by striking ``Joint Requirements
                    Oversight Council'' and inserting ``Joint Requirements
                    Council''.
                        (E) Section 915(a)(1) of the National Defense
                    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (10 U.S.C. 132
                    note) is amended by striking ``Joint Requirements
                    Oversight Council'' and inserting ``Joint Requirements
                    Council''.
                        (F) Section 938(a)(1) of the National Defense
                    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 (10 U.S.C. 4571
                    note prec.) is amended by striking ``Joint Requirements
                    Oversight Council'' and inserting ``Joint Requirements
                    Council''.
                (3) Repeals.--The following provisions of law are repealed:
                        (A) Section 942 of the National Defense
                    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (10 U.S.C. 181
                    note).
                        (B) Section 916 of the Floyd D. Spence National
                    Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001 (10
                    U.S.C. 181 note).
                        (C) Section 105(b) of the Weapon Systems
                    Acquisition Reform Act of 2009 (10 U.S.C. 181 note).
                        (D) Section 201 of the Weapon Systems Acquisition
                    Reform Act of 2009 (10 U.S.C. 3102 note).

    SEC. 1812. ESTABLISHMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS, ACQUISITION, AND
                  PROGRAMMING INTEGRATION DIRECTORATE.

        (a) In General.--Chapter 7 of title 10, United States Code, is
    amended by inserting after section 185 the following new section:
    ``Sec. 186. Requirements, Acquisition, and Programming Integration
                  Directorate
        ``(a) Establishment.--There is within the Department of Defense a
    Requirements, Acquisition, and Programming Integration Directorate (in
    this section referred to as `RAPID').
        ``(b) Purposes.--RAPID shall--
                ``(1) serve as the principal forum within the Department of
            Defense to inform, coordinate, and evaluate solutions to joint
            operational problems;
                ``(2) provide senior oversight, coordination, and budget
            and capability harmonization with respect to such matters; and
                ``(3) act as an advisory body to the Secretary of Defense
            and the Deputy Secretary of Defense with respect to such
            matters.
        ``(c) Organization and Membership.--RAPID shall consist of the
    following members:
                ``(1) The Chairman of the Joint Requirements Council and
            the Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation, who
            shall serve as co-directors of RAPID.
                ``(2) One member designated by each commander of a
            combatant command.
                ``(3) One member designated by the Chairman of the Joint
            Requirements Council.
                ``(4) One member designated by the Director of Cost
            Assessment and Program Evaluation.
                ``(5) One member designated by each service acquisition
            executive of a military department.
                ``(6) One member designated by the principal staff
            assistant for the Mission Engineering and Integration Activity
            (established under section 1813 of the National Defense
            Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026).
                ``(7) One member designated by the executive director of
            the Joint Rapid Acquisition Cell (as described in the
            Department of Defense Directive 5000.71 titled `Rapid
            Fulfillment of Combatant Commander Urgent Operational Needs'
            (August 24, 2012).
                ``(8) One member designated by each portfolio executive
            officer or a similar member of the acquisition workforce
            responsible for the execution of a recommendation under
            consideration by RAPID.
        ``(d) Responsibilities.--(1) RAPID shall--
                ``(A) promptly convene relevant members to assess a
            proposed joint capability requirement to address a joint
            operational problem by considering, with respect to such
            proposed joint capability requirement--
                        ``(i) associated resource requirements;
                        ``(ii) mission engineering and interoperability
                    considerations for integration into joint
                    architectures; and
                        ``(iii) factors related to acquisition and
                    sustainment; and
                ``(B) provide prioritized recommendations for solutions to
            such joint operational problem to the Secretary of Defense and
            Deputy Secretary of Defense.
        ``(2) In carrying out paragraph (1), RAPID shall--
                ``(A) use data-driven decisionmaking to prioritize resource
            allocation;
                ``(B) maximize the effective use of resources by enabling
            timely delivery of solutions to address a joint operational
            problem in a manner that provides the greatest value for the
            investment made;
                ``(C) enable the adoption and integration of solutions to
            enhance military effectiveness and responsiveness to emerging
            threats; and
                ``(D) in addition to any other considerations required
            under this subsection, consider--
                        ``(i) joint capability requirement statements or
                    other relevant justification materials provided by the
                    Joint Requirements Council;
                        ``(ii) any analysis and recommendations provided by
                    the Mission Engineering and Integration Activity or the
                    Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation
                    relating to resource requirements described in
                    paragraph (1)(A)(i);
                        ``(iii) recommendations from relevant service
                    acquisition executives or program executive officers
                    related to planning and execution of the proposed joint
                    capability requirement, including budget planning and
                    management, acquisition approach, program management,
                    and life-cycle management for a proposed joint
                    capability requirement; and
                        ``(iv) the need to incorporate measure for
                    technology protection in certain covered systems to
                    enable the use or sale of proposed technology solutions
                    to joint operational problems with allies and partner
                    countries in a manner that protects national security
                    interest while promoting international collaboration.
        ``(e) Recommendation.--(1) Not later than 30 days after the date of
    receipt of a recommendation with respect to a joint capability
    requirement for a joint operational problem, from the Joint
    Requirements Council in accordance with section 181 of this title,
    RAPID shall submit to the Deputy Secretary of Defense a recommendation
    for a solution to the joint operational problem that includes the
    following:
                ``(A) A description of the resources needed to implement
            the solution and, as appropriate, resources needed to support
            the acquisition and sustainment of such solution of over the
            anticipated life cycle of the solution.
                ``(B) Any recommended actions necessary to enable
            integration of the solution into the joint force or to revise
            joint concepts of operation to best resolve the joint
            operational problem.
                ``(C) With respect to a solution for which access may be
            shared with an ally or partner country, recommended
            considerations--
                        ``(i) to be incorporated during the design and
                    development phase of the solution; and
                        ``(ii) to facilitate future production and
                    logistics support for the solution to the ally or
                    partner country.
                ``(D) Any necessary changes to policy or guidance to enable
            effective acquisition, fielding, and employment of a solution
            that is a joint military capability.
                ``(E) Any other recommended actions to expeditiously
            provide the armed forces with the capabilities necessary to
            operate effectively, to address evolving threats, and to
            maintain the military advantage of the United States in the
            most cost-effective manner practicable.
        ``(2) The co-chairs of RAPID may request an additional amount of
    time, not to exceed 30 days, to provide a recommendation related to a
    joint capability requirement that is not a quick action requirement to
    the Deputy Secretary of Defense under this subsection.
        ``(f) Determination.--(1) Not later than 30 days after receipt of a
    recommendation under subsection (e), the Deputy Secretary of Defense
    shall issue a memorandum that approves, approves with modification, or
    rejects such a recommendation.
        ``(2) The Deputy Secretary of Defense shall include along with a
    memorandum that approves or approves with modification a recommendation
    described in paragraph (1) specific direction and guidance to the
    applicable element of the Department of Defense to which such
    recommendation applies.
        ``(3) The Deputy Secretary of Defense shall include along with a
    memorandum that rejects a recommendation described in paragraph (1) a
    specific direction--
                ``(A) for alternative action to be taken by the applicable
            element of the Department of Defense to which such
            recommendation applies to address the relevant joint
            operational problem; or
                ``(B) to RAPID for further action to address the relevant
            joint operational problem.
        ``(g) Notification.--If the Deputy Secretary of Defense fails to
    issue a memorandum as required by subsection (f) within 90 days after
    the date on which the Joint Requirements Council provides a
    recommendation to address a joint operational problem to the RAPID, the
    Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense
    committees a notification of such failure.
        ``(h) Definitions.--In this section:
                ``(1) The terms `joint capability requirement', `joint
            military capability', `joint operational problem', and `quick
            action requirement' have the meanings given, respectively, in
            section 181 of this title.
                ``(2) The term `relevant member' means a member of RAPID
            (or a designee) that has a primary interest in, or
            responsibility for, a proposed joint capability requirement or
            quick action requirement under assessment by RAPID.''.
        (b) Conforming Amendments to Director of Cost Assessment and
    Program Evaluation.--Section 139a(d) of title 10, United States Code,
    is amended--
                (1) by redesignating paragraphs (4) through (9) as
            paragraphs (5) through (10), respectively; and
                (2) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following new
            paragraph:
                ``(4) Analysis and advice for resource discussions relating
            to joint capability requirements under consideration by the
            Requirements, Acquisition, and Programming Integration
            Directorate pursuant to section 186 of this title.''.

    SEC. 1813. ESTABLISHMENT OF THE MISSION ENGINEERING AND INTEGRATION
                  ACTIVITY.

        (a) Establishment.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall establish within
    the Department of Defense a Mission Engineering and Integration
    Activity (in this section referred to as ``MEIA'').
        (b) Designation.--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 MEIA.
        (c) Duties.--The principal staff assistant designated under
    subsection (b) shall have the following duties:
                (1) Lead cross-service activities to develop, identify,
            analyze, and validate integrated technology solutions to
            address joint operational problems.
                (2) Coordinate with the appropriate program executive
            officers to align and implement such activities.
                (3) Proactively seek and consider feedback of the primary
            users and operators of proposed technology solutions to address
            joint operational problems throughout the implementation of
            such activities.
                (4) Upon request, perform analysis for, experiment with,
            and prototype technology to integrate such technology into
            joint architectures, to use such technology, to inform
            operational concepts, and to provide analysis or
            recommendations regarding the use of such technology to the
            Requirements, Acquisition, and Programming Integration
            Directorate, established by section 186 of title 10, United
            States Code, as added by this Act (in this section referred to
            as ``RAPID'').
                (5) Coordinate with commanders of the combatant commands to
            understand the priorities of commanders and support the
            fielding of integrated technology solutions to address joint
            operational problems.
                (6) Upon request, assist a program executive officer in
            carrying out the responsibilities established under section
            1732 of title 10, United States Code, as added by section 1802
            of this Act, by providing analysis, recommendations, and
            engineering assistance in the integration of technology
            solutions related to the capabilities for which the program
            executive officer is responsible.
                (7) Use existing authorities (including authorities
            provided in section 4022 of title 10, United States Code) to
            carry out this section.
        (d) Implementation Plan.--
                (1) Plan.--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 an implementation plan for
            MEIA.
                (2) Elements.--The plan required by paragraph (1) shall
            include a description of the following:
                        (A) The organizational structure and resource
                    requirements associated with the establishment and
                    operation of MEIA.
                        (B) How MEIA will support and inform the RAPID in
                    carrying out the requirements of section 186 of title
                    10, United States Code.
                        (C) Each budget line item or program element that
                    will be associated with the activities of MEIA.
                        (D) Coordination between MEIA and relevant elements
                    of the Department of Defense that are established to
                    identify and support the development of,
                    experimentation with, and integration of technology
                    solutions to address joint operational problems for the
                    Department, including--
                                (i) the Defense Innovation Unit established
                            under section 4217 of the title 10, United
                            States Code;
                                (ii) the Defense Research and Development
                            Rapid Innovation Program established under
                            section 4061 of such title;
                                (iii) a entity of the Department of Defense
                            that is a member of the Defense Innovation
                            Community of Entities established by the
                            Director of the Defense Innovation Unit;
                                (iv) the Strategic Capabilities Office; and
                                (v) recipients of awards under the Small
                            Business Innovation Research Program or the
                            Small Business Technology Transfer Program (as
                            defined in section 9 of the Small Business Act
                            (15 U.S.C. 638)).
                        (E) How MEIA will coordinate with and assist--
                                (i) the commanders of combatant commands in
                            fielding integrated technology solutions to
                            address joint operational problems under
                            subsection (c)(5); and
                                (ii) the program executive officers and
                            each Secretary of a military department in the
                            integration of technology to enhance military
                            effectiveness and responsiveness.
                        (F) Any recommendations for changes to statute or
                    policy for successful implementation of this section.
        (e) Assessment.--Not later than five years after the date of the
    establishment of MEIA, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
    congressional defense committees an assessment of whether MEIA should
    be modified, made permanent, or terminated based on its effectiveness
    in carrying out the requirements of this section.
        (f) Joint Operational Problem Defined.--In this section, the term
    ``joint operational problem'' has the meaning given in section 181 of
    title 10, United States Code.

                 Subtitle C--Streamlining Acquisition Processes

    SEC. 1821. ADJUSTMENTS TO CERTAIN ACQUISITION THRESHOLDS.

        (a) Major Program.--
                (1) Title 10.--Section 3041 of title 10, United States
            Code, is amended--
                        (A) in subsection (c)(1)--
                                (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking
                            ``$115,000,000 (based on fiscal year 1990
                            constant dollars)'' and inserting
                            ``$275,000,000 (based on fiscal year 2024
                            constant dollars)''; and
                                (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking
                            ``$540,000,000 (based on fiscal year 1990
                            constant dollars)'' and inserting
                            ``$1,300,000,000 (based on fiscal year 2024
                            constant dollars)''; and
                        (B) in subsection (d)(1), by striking ``$750,000
                    (based on fiscal year 1980 constant dollars)'' and
                    inserting ``$2,000,000 (based on fiscal year 2024
                    constant dollars)''.
                (2) Title 41.--Section 109 of title 41, United States Code,
            is amended--
                        (A) in subsection (b)(1)--
                                (i) by striking ``$75,000,000 (based on
                            fiscal year 1980 constant dollars)'' and
                            inserting ``$275,000,000 (based on fiscal year
                            2024 constant dollars)''; and
                                (ii) by striking ``$300,000,000 (based on
                            fiscal year 1980 constant dollars)'' and
                            inserting ``$1,300,000,000 (based on fiscal
                            year 2024 constant dollars)''; and
                        (B) in subsection (b)(2), by striking ``$750,000
                    (based on fiscal year 1980 constant dollars)'' and
                    inserting ``$2,000,000 (based on fiscal year 2024
                    dollars)''.
        (b) Use of Procedures Other Than Competitive Procedures.--Section
    3204(e)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) by striking ``$10,000,000'' each place it appears and
            inserting ``$100,000,000'';
                (2) by striking ``$75,000,000'' each place it appears and
            inserting ``$500,000,000''; and
                (3) in subparagraph (B)(i), by striking ``$500,000'' and
            inserting ``$10,000,000''.
        (c) Simplified Procedures for Small Purchases.--
                (1) Title 10.--Section 3205(a)(2) of title 10, United
            States Code, is amended by striking ``$5,000,000'' and
            inserting ``$10,000,000''.
                (2) Title 41.--Section 1901(a)(2) of title 41, United
            States Code, is amended by striking ``$5,000,000'' and
            inserting ``$10,000,000''.
        (d) Simplified Acquisition Threshold.--
                (1) Title 10.--Section 3571(a) of title 10, United States
            Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new
            paragraph:
        ``(c) For purposes of acquisitions by agencies named in section
    3063 of this title, in the case of any contract to be awarded and
    performed, or purchase to be made, in support of a contingency
    operation or a humanitarian or peacekeeping operation, the simplified
    acquisition threshold means an amount equal to two times the amount
    specified for that term in subsection (a).''.
                (2) Title 41.--Section 134 of title 41, United States Code,
            is amended by striking ``$250,000'' and inserting ``$500,000''.
        (e) Micro-purchase Threshold.--
                (1) Title 10.--Section 3573 of title 10, United States
            Code, is amended by striking ``$10,000'' and inserting
            ``$25,000''.
                (2) Title 41.--Section 1902(a)(1) of title 41, United
            States Code, is amended by striking ``$10,000'' and inserting
            ``$25,000''.
        (f) Modifications to Submissions of Cost or Pricing Data.--
                (1) Title 10.--Section 3702(a) of title 10, United States
            Code, is amended--
                        (A) in paragraph (1)--
                                (i) by striking ``2018'' each place it
                            appears and inserting ``2026'';
                                (ii) in subparagraph (A), by striking
                            ``$2,000,000'' and inserting ``$10,000,000'';
                            and
                                (iii) in subparagraph (B), by striking
                            ``$750,000'' and inserting ``$2,000,000'';
                        (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``$2,000,000''
                    and inserting ``$10,000,000''; and
                        (C) in subparagraph (3)(A), by striking ``chapter
                    and the price of the subcontract is expected to exceed
                    $2,000,000'' and inserting the following: ``chapter
                    and--
                                ``(i) in the case of a prime contract
                            entered into after June 30, 2026, the price of
                            the subcontract is expected to exceed
                            $10,000,000; or
                                ``(ii) in the case of a prime contract
                            entered into on or before June 30, 2026, the
                            price of the subcontract is expected to exceed
                            $2,000,000.''.
                (2) Title 41.--Section 3502(a) of title 41, United States
            Code, is amended--
                        (A) in paragraph (1)--
                                (i) by striking ``2018'' each place it
                            appears and inserting ``2026'';
                                (ii) in subparagraph (A), by striking
                            ``$2,000,000'' and inserting ``$10,000,000'';
                            and
                                (iii) in subparagraph (B), by striking
                            ``$750,000'' and inserting ``$2,000,000'';
                        (B) in paragraph (2)--
                                (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking
                            ``$2,000,000'' and inserting ``$10,000,000'';
                                (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking
                            ``$750,000'' and inserting ``$2,000,000''; and
                                (iii) in subparagraph (C), by striking
                            ``$750,000'' and inserting ``$2,000,000''; and
                        (C) in paragraph (3), by striking ``chapter and--''
                    and all that follows and inserting the following:
                    ``chapter and--
                                ``(i) in the case of a prime contract
                            entered into after June 30, 2026, the price of
                            the subcontract is expected to exceed
                            $10,000,000; or
                                ``(ii) in the case of a prime contract
                            entered into on or before June 30, 2026, the
                            price of the subcontract is expected to exceed
                            $2,000,000.''.
        (g) Major Defense Acquisition Programs; Definitions; Exceptions.--
    Section 4201(a)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``$300,000,000 (based
            on fiscal year 1990 constant dollars)'' and inserting
            ``$1,000,000,000 (based on fiscal year 2024 constant
            dollars)''; and
                (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``$1,800,000,000
            (based on fiscal year 1990 constant dollars)'' and inserting
            ``$4,500,000,000 (based on fiscal year 2024 constant
            dollars)''.

    SEC. 1822. CLARIFICATION OF CONDITIONS FOR PAYMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL
                  PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES.

        (a) Title 10.--Section 3805 of title 10, United States Code, is
    amended--
                (1) in subsection (d)--
                        (A) by striking ``The conditions'' and inserting
                    ``(1) The conditions''; and
                        (B) by adding at the end the following new
                    paragraph:
        ``(2) For the purposes of section 3803 of this title, a payment for
    covered services acquired through a commercially utilized acquisition
    strategy shall not be considered an advance payment made under section
    3801 of this title.''; and
                (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection:
        ``(e) Definitions.--In this section:
                ``(1) The term `commercially utilized acquisition strategy'
            means an acquisition of a service by the Government under terms
            and conditions that--
                        ``(A) are similar to the terms and conditions under
                    which such service is available to the public; and
                        ``(B) provide such service as a consumption-based
                    solution or under a technology subscription model or
                    other model based on predetermined pricing for access
                    to such service.
                ``(2) The term `covered service' means a commercial service
            that includes access to or use of any combination of hardware,
            equipment, software, labor, or services, including access to
            commercial satellite data and associated services, that is
            integrated to provide a capability.''.
        (b) Title 31.--Section 3324(d) of title 31, United States Code, is
    amended--
                (1) in paragraph (1)(C), by striking ``; and'' and
            inserting a semicolon;
                (2) in paragraph (2)--
                        (A) by inserting ``or commercially available
                    content'' after ``publication''; and
                        (B) by striking the period at the end and inserting
                    ``; and''; and
                (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
                ``(3) charges for information and communications technology
            subscriptions, reservations, or tenancy, including cloud
            environments, for which the procuring agency defines
            appropriate access and security standards.''.

    SEC. 1823. ALTERNATIVE CAPABILITY-BASED PRICING.

        Chapter 287 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding
    at the end the following new section:
    ``Sec. 3906. Alternative capability-based pricing
        ``(a) In General.--Except as provided by subsection (b), the head
    of an agency may use alternative capability-based analysis for the
    acquisition of a commercial solution to determine whether the price for
    a commercial solution is fair and reasonable based on the value to the
    Government as determined under such analysis.
        ``(b) Exception.--Subsection (a) does not apply with respect to the
    acquisition of a commercial solution under a subcontract.
        ``(c) Definitions.--In this section:
                ``(1) The term `alternative capability-based analysis'
            means an analysis of the value to the Government of a
            commercial solution that determines such value based on one or
            more of the following criteria:
                        ``(A) The suitability of the commercial solution
                    for the particular purpose for which the Government
                    would acquire such commercial solution.
                        ``(B) The benefits obtained by the Government as a
                    result of improvements in capability, effectiveness,
                    efficiency, process, or speed to delivery provided by
                    such commercial solution.
                        ``(C) The estimated total cost avoidance resulting
                    from the acquisition and use of such commercial
                    solution, including the cost avoidance resulting from
                    reductions to operations, sustainment, or risks to
                    mission by replacing fielded capabilities with such
                    commercial solution.
                        ``(D) Input from the intended end users of such
                    commercial solution on the potential value of the
                    improvements to capabilities or processes provided by
                    such commercial solution.
                ``(2) The term `commercial solution' means a product or
            service, including an integrated combination of products,
            services, or products and services--
                        ``(A) that is sold, leased, or licensed in the
                    commercial marketplace, or offered for sale, lease, or
                    license in the commercial marketplace; and
                        ``(B) the provider of which contemporaneously
                    offers such solution or a solution that is similar to
                    such solution to the general public or public entities,
                    including State and local governments and foreign
                    governments, under terms and conditions that are
                    similar to the terms and conditions under which such
                    solution is offered to the Federal Government.''.

    SEC. 1824. MATTERS RELATED TO COST ACCOUNTING STANDARDS.

        (a) Reduction of CAS Compliance.--
                (1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of
            the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in
            consultation with Cost Accounting Standards Board established
            under section 1501 of title 41, United States Code, shall--
                        (A) identify actions necessary to streamline
                    requirements for compliance with the cost accounting
                    standards established under section 1502 of title 41,
                    United States Code (in this section referred to as
                    ``CAS''), in the performance of a contract with the
                    Department of Defense; and
                        (B) reduce or eliminate such requirements under the
                    circumstances described in paragraph (2) for contracts
                    entered into after the date that is 180 days after the
                    date of the enactment of this Act.
                (2) Circumstances described.--The circumstances described
            in this paragraph are as follows:
                        (A) With respect to an action to eliminate
                    compliance with CAS, if reliance on a similar
                    requirement under generally accepted accounting
                    principles (in this section referred to as ``GAAP'')
                    would achieve, to the maximum extent possible, the use
                    of commercial accounting standards and systems with
                    respect to such elimination without bias or prejudice
                    to parties to a contract.
                        (B) If other existing requirements in guidance or
                    regulation will sufficiently protect the interests of
                    the Secretary of Defense in the oversight of cost
                    contracts.
                        (C) If such requirement is no longer necessary or
                    appropriate.
        (b) Changes to Applicability of Full CAS Coverage.--
                (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
            the enactment of this Act, the Administrator for Federal
            Procurement Policy shall revise the rules and procedures
            prescribed pursuant to subsections (a) and (b) of section 1502
            of title 41, United States Code, to the extent necessary to
            increase the thresholds established in section 9903.201-2 of
            title 48, Code of Federal Regulation, from $50,000,000 to
            $100,000,000.
                (2) Department of defense.--Not later than 120 days after
            the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall
            update the Department of Defense Supplement to the Federal
            Acquisition Regulation to require full compliance with CAS only
            for an entity or subsidiary of an entity that--
                        (A) received a single contract award under CAS with
                    a value equal to or greater than $100,000,000; or
                        (B) received contracts during the cost accounting
                    period that ended preceding the date of the report with
                    an aggregate value equal to or greater than
                    $100,000,000.
        (c) Amendments to Cost Accounting Standards Board.--
                (1) Organization.--Subsection (a) of section 1501 of title
            41, United States Code, is amended by striking ``Office of
            Federal Procurement Policy'' and inserting ``Office of
            Management and Budget''.
                (2) Membership.--Subsection (b) of such section 1501 is
            amended--
                        (A) by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows:
                ``(1) Members, chairman, and appointment.--The Board shall
            consist of 5 voting members and 2 nonvoting members.
                        ``(A) Voting members.--One voting member is the
                    Administrator of Federal Procurement Policy, who serves
                    as Chairman. The other 4 members, all of whom shall
                    have experience in Federal Government contract cost
                    accounting, are as follows:
                                ``(i) 2 representatives of the Federal
                            Government, each of whom has substantial
                            experience in administering and managing
                            covered contracts--
                                        ``(I) one of whom is a
                                    representative of the Department of
                                    Defense appointed by the Secretary of
                                    Defense; and
                                        ``(II) one of whom is an officer or
                                    employee of the General Services
                                    Administration appointed by the
                                    Administrator of General Services.
                                ``(ii) 2 individuals from the private
                            sector, each of whom is appointed by the
                            Director of the Office of Management and
                            Budget--
                                        ``(I) one of whom is a senior
                                    employee or retired senior employee of
                                    a Government contractor with
                                    substantial experience in the private
                                    sector involving administration and
                                    management of covered contracts; and
                                        ``(II) one member of the accounting
                                    profession, with substantial experience
                                    as an accountant.
                        ``(B) Nonvoting members.--The 2 nonvoting members
                    of the Board shall be appointed as follows:
                                ``(i) 1 individual who is a senior employee
                            of the Government Accountability Office with
                            substantial experience in contracting and
                            national security acquisitions, appointed by
                            the Comptroller General of the United States.
                                ``(ii) 1 individual from academia, a
                            nonprofit organization, or a private entity
                            with substantial experience in establishing
                            financial accounting and reporting standards in
                            compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting
                            Principles, appointed by the Director of the
                            Office of Management and Budget.'';
                        (B) in paragraph (2)--
                                (i) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``,
                            which may be extended for an additional 4-year
                            period by the individual who appointed such
                            member under paragraph (1)'' after ``4 years'';
                            and
                                (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking
                            ``paragraph (1)(A)'' and inserting ``paragraph
                            (1)(A)(i)''; and
                        (C) by adding at the end the following new
                    paragraph:
                ``(4) Ineligibility.--Beginning on January 1, 2028, an
            individual who is a member of an audit entity of an executive
            agency (excluding an audit entity of the Government
            Accountability Office) is not eligible to serve as a member of
            the Board.''.
                (3) Duties.--Subsection (c) of such section 1501 is
            amended--
                        (A) in paragraph (2)--
                                (i) by striking ``within one year'' and all
                            that follows through ``conform such standards''
                            and inserting the following: ``not later than
                            180 days after the date of enactment of this
                            paragraph, and biennially thereafter, review
                            any cost accounting standards established under
                            section 1502 of this title and eliminate or
                            conform such standards''; and
                                (ii) by striking ``and'' at the end;
                        (B) in paragraph (3), by striking ``disputes.'' and
                    inserting the following: ``disputes, and take necessary
                    action to clarify or improve such standards if
                    misinterpretation or lack of clarity in a standard was
                    a primary component of such dispute; and''; and
                        (C) by adding at the end the following:
                ``(4) ensure that any action taken pursuant to paragraph
            (3) is not taken solely for the purpose of tailoring such
            standard to favor a party in the dispute.''.
                (4) Report.--Subsection (e) of such section 1501 is
            amended--
                        (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``and'' at the
                    end;
                        (B) in paragraph (2), by striking the period at the
                    end and inserting ``; and''; and
                        (C) by adding at the end the following new
                    paragraph:
                ``(3) a summary of rulemaking activities related to any
            changes to such standards and any associated timelines for such
            activities.''.
                (5) Senior staff.--Subsection (f)(1)(B) of such section
            1501 is amended--
                        (A) by striking ``may appoint'' and inserting
                    ``shall appoint''; and
                        (B) by striking ``two'' and inserting ``not less
                    than four''.
                (6) Covered contract defined.--Such section 1501 is amended
            by adding at the end the following new subsection:
        ``(j) Covered Contract Defined.--In this section, the term `covered
    contract' means a contract that is subject to the cost accounting
    standards issued pursuant to section 1502 of title 41, United States
    Code,''.
                (7) Deadline.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
            enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Management
            and Budget, the Secretary of Defense, the Administrator of
            General Services, and the Comptroller General of the United
            States shall implement the amendments made by this subsection,
            including making the appointments under section 1501(b) of
            title 41, United States Code, as amended by this subsection.
        (d) Amendment to Mandatory Use of Cost Accounting Standards.--
                (1) In general.--Section 1502(b)(1) of title 41, United
            States Code, is amended--
                        (A) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``amount set
                    forth in section 3702(a)(1)(A) of title 10 as the
                    amount is'' and inserting ``$10,000,000, as''; and
                        (B) in subparagraph (C)--
                                (i) in clause (ii), by inserting ``or'' at
                            the end;
                                (ii) in clause (iii), by striking ``; or''
                            and inserting a period; and
                                (iii) by striking clause (iv).
                (2) Regulations.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
            the enactment of this Act, the Administrator for Federal
            Procurement Policy shall issue such regulations as are
            necessary to implement the amendments made by this subsection.

    SEC. 1825. REVIEW OF COMMERCIAL BUYING PRACTICES.

        (a) Review Required.--
                (1) In general.--Not later than 120 days after the
            enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall carry out
            a comprehensive review of the approach of the Department of
            Defense to acquiring commercial products and commercial
            services and the implementation of the requirements of the
            Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act of 1994 (Public Law 103-
            355) by the Department.
                (2) Review requirements.--The review required by paragraph
            (1) shall include an assessment of each of the following as
            they relate to the approach of the Department of Defense to
            acquiring commercial products and commercial services:
                        (A) The policies, procedures, guidance, and
                    instructions of the Department of Defense.
                        (B) The extent to which contracts entered into by
                    the Department of Defense for the acquisition of
                    commercial products or commercial services include
                    requirements or other provisions that should not apply
                    to the acquisition of a commercial product or
                    commercial service and the extent to which such
                    requirements or other provisions are included in
                    subcontracts under such contracts.
                        (C) Training curricula, educational materials, and
                    associated activities of the Department of Defense
                    related to acquiring commercial products and commercial
                    services, including such curricula, materials, and
                    activities that pertain to the determination of a
                    product or service as a commercial product or
                    commercial service and the congressional intent that
                    the definitions of the terms ``commercial product'' and
                    ``commercial service'' should be applied broadly.
                        (D) Audit and oversight policies and practices of
                    the Department of Defense.
                        (E) Incentives that discourage the acquisition
                    workforce from acquiring commercial products or
                    commercial services.
                        (F) The process by which the Department of Defense
                    develops and issues regulations related to the
                    acquisition of commercial products or commercial
                    services, including delays in rulemaking and the
                    resulting delays in the implementation of policies
                    intended to improve or streamline the acquisition of
                    commercial products or commercial services.
                        (G) Requirements in solicitations or contracts of
                    the Department of Defense requiring the use of military
                    specifications or standards when applicable commercial
                    specifications or standards were available that could
                    have meet the needs of the Department served by such
                    military specifications or standards.
                        (H) The process by which the Department of Defense
                    evaluates past performance, including performance under
                    Federal, State, and local government and private
                    contracts (as described in section 15.305(a)(2)(ii) of
                    the Federal Acquisition Regulation), in the acquisition
                    of commercial products or commercial services.
        (b) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the enactment of this
    Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense
    committees a report that--
                (1) describes the findings of the review required by
            subsection (a)(1);
                (2) describes the corrective actions taken by the Secretary
            to address the issues identified pursuant to such review,
            including any findings of noncompliance by the Department of
            Defense with the requirements of the Federal Acquisition
            Streamlining Act of 1994 (Public Law 103-355) or any other
            statutory or regulatory requirements related to advancing and
            enabling the procurement of commercial products and commercial
            services; and
                (3) includes any recommendations of the Secretary on
            actions that Congress may take to better enable to the
            Department of Defense to take advantage of the benefits of
            acquiring commercial products and commercial services.
        (c) Clarifying Amendments.--
                (1) Treatment of major weapon systems.--Section 3455 of
            title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                        (A) in subsection (c)(1), by striking ``may'' and
                    inserting ``shall'';
                        (B) by amending subsection (d) to read as follows:
        ``(d) Applicability of Truthful Cost or Pricing Data
    Requirements.--A product treated as a commercial product or purchased
    under procedures established for the procurement of commercial products
    under subsection (a) shall be treated as a commercial product for the
    purposes of chapter 271 of this title.''; and
                        (C) in subsection (e), by striking ``Deputy
                    Secretary of Defense'' and inserting ``Under Secretary
                    of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment''.
                (2) Cost or pricing data exceptions.--Section 3703(a)(1) of
            title 10, United States Code, is amended by amending
            subparagraph (A) to read as follows:
                        ``(A) adequate price competition; or''.

             Subtitle D--Matters Relating to Commercial Innovation

    SEC. 1831. AMENDMENT TO OTHER TRANSACTION AUTHORITY.

        (a) In General.--Section 4022 of title 10, United States Code, is
    amended--
                (1) in subsection (a)(2)--
                        (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``agency
                    that'' and all that follows through ``the use'' and
                    inserting ``agency that the use'';
                        (B) in subparagraph (B)--
                                (i) in clause (i), by striking ``writing
                            that'' and all that follows through ``the use''
                            and inserting ``writing that the use''; and
                                (ii) in clause (ii), by striking ``and'' at
                            the end;
                        (C) in subparagraph (C)--
                                (i) by striking ``subsection (f)'' each
                            place it appears and inserting ``subsection
                            (e)'';
                                (ii) in clause (i)(I), by striking ``the
                            requirements of subsection (d)'' and all that
                            follows through ``and the'' and inserting
                            ``the''; and
                                (iii) in clause (ii), by striking the
                            period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and
                        (D) by adding at the end the following new
                    subparagraph:
                        ``(D) may not be exercised for contracts exceeding
                    the production of 500 units of a manufactured or
                    developed product. Contracts exceeding this production
                    threshold may not be categorized as a ``prototype'' or
                    contracted as such.'';
                (2) by striking subsection (d);
                (3) by redesignating subsections (e) through (i) as
            subsections (d) through (h), respectively; and
                (4) in subsection (f), as so redesignated, by striking
            ``subsection (f)'' and inserting ``subsection (e)''.
        (b) Conforming Amendments.--
                (1) National security act of 1947.--Section 102A(n)(6)(C)
            of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3024(n)(6)(C))
            is amended--
                        (A) by repealing clauses (v) and (vi); and
                        (B) in clause (vii)--
                                (i) in the matter preceding subclause (I),
                            by striking ``4022(f)(2)'' and inserting
                            ``4022(e)(2)''; and
                                (ii) in subclause (V)(cc), by striking
                            ``4022(f)(5)'' and inserting ``4022(e)(5)''.
                (2) Homeland security act of 2002.--Section 831(d) of the
            Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 391(d)) is amended by
            striking ``4022(e)'' and inserting ``4022(d)''.
                (3) John s. mccain national defense authorization act for
            fiscal year 2019.--Section 873(c)(1) of the John S. McCain
            National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public
            Law 115-232; 10 U.S.C. 4021 note) is amended--
                        (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``subsection
                    (f)'' and inserting ``subsection (e)''; and
                        (B) in subparagraph (E), by striking ``or (f)'' and
                    inserting ``or (e)''.
                (4) James m. inhofe national defense authorization act for
            fiscal year 2023.--Section 322(h)(2) of the James M. Inhofe
            National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public
            Law 117-263; 10 U.S.C. 2911 note) is amended by striking
            ``subsection (f)'' and inserting ``subsection (e)''.

    SEC. 1832. DATA-AS-A-SERVICE SOLUTIONS FOR WEAPON SYSTEM CONTRACTS.

        (a) In General.--Chapter 323 of title 10, United States Code, as
    amended by section 1804 of this Act, is further amended by adding at
    the end the following new section:
    ``Sec. 4324. Data-as-a-service solutions for weapon system contracts
        ``(a) Negotiations for Data-as-a-service.--Before entering into a
    contract for the procurement of a weapon system (or component thereof),
    the Secretary of Defense shall ensure, to the maximum extent
    practicable, that the negotiations for such contract include
    negotiations for data-as-a-service solutions to facilitate access to
    the information described in subsection (b) as necessary for--
                ``(1) the performance of depot-level maintenance and repair
            workload by employees of the Department of Defense in
            accordance with section 2466 of this title; or
                ``(2) the maintenance of a core logistics capability in
            accordance with section 2464 of this title.
        ``(b) Covered Information.--The information described in subsection
    (a) is technical data or computer software that relates to the weapon
    system (or component thereof) to be procured that is--
                ``(1) detailed manufacturing or process data relating to
            how contractors or subcontractors design, develop, produce,
            test, certify, diagnose, maintain, repair, or otherwise support
            such weapon system (or component thereof);
                ``(2) digital networks or digital models that contain data
            described in paragraph (1), or virtual replicas of such data;
                ``(3) design details, algorithms, processes, flow charts,
            formulas, and related information that describe the design,
            organization, or structure of computer software; or
                ``(4) necessary for operation, maintenance, installation,
            or training with respect to such weapon system (or component
            thereof).
        ``(c) Methods and Schedule for Access.--(1) With respect to a data-
    as-a-service solution described in subsection (a), access to the
    information described in subsection (b) may be made available through
    one or more methods, including electronically, in-person, or machine-
    to-machine encryption, as appropriate based on the type, sensitivity,
    or authorized use of such information.
        ``(2) The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that the terms of a
    contract for a data-as-a-service solution described in subsection (a)
    clearly state the requirements, conditions, and schedule for providing
    access to the information described in subsection (b).
        ``(d) Applicability to Commercial Products.--(1) With respect to a
    contract for a commercial product that is a data-as-a-service solution
    described in subsection (a), the offeror for such commercial product
    shall ensure that the pricing and terms and conditions of access to
    information described in subsection (b) for such commercial product is
    commensurate with commercial practices for similar access.
        ``(2) The Secretary of Defense may not require an offeror for a
    commercial product that is a data-as-a-service solution described in
    subsection (a) to provide access to information described in subsection
    (b) in a manner that is different from what such offeror customarily
    provides to a buyer of such commercial product, unless the offeror has
    agreed to provide such access pursuant to a specifically negotiated
    agreement with the Secretary.
        ``(e) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be
    construed as modifying any rights, obligations, or limitations of the
    Government, contractor, or subcontractor with respect to rights in
    technical data under subchapter I of chapter 275 of this title.
        ``(f) Definitions.--In this section:
                ``(1) The term `access', with respect to information
            described in subsection (b), means the availability of such
            information as a service rather than as specifically delivered
            in the performance of a contract for the procurement of a
            weapon system (or component thereof).
                ``(2) The term `data-as-a-service' means a model under
            which the Secretary is provided access to the most up-to-date
            information described in subsection (b) that relates to a
            weapon system (or component thereof) to be procured by the
            Secretary, including any associated license agreements for such
            information.
                ``(3) The term `technical data' has the meaning given in
            section 3013 of this title.''.
        (b) Guidance Required.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
    the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall issue
    guidance to carry out the requirements of section 4324 of title 10,
    United States Code, as added by this section.
        (c) Applicability.--Section 4324 of title 10, United States Code,
    as added by this section, shall apply with respect to a contract for
    the procurement of a weapon system (or component thereof) entered into
    on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

    SEC. 1833. REQUIREMENTS FOR MODULAR OPEN SYSTEM APPROACH AND
                  MODIFICATIONS TO RIGHTS IN TECHNICAL DATA.

        (a) Requirements for Modular Open System Approach.--Section 4401 of
    title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:
    ``Sec. 4401. Requirement for modular open system approach
        ``(a) Requirement.--The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that a
    covered system to be procured is designed and developed, to the maximum
    extent practicable, with a modular open system approach.
        ``(b) Assessment to Inform Strategy.--Before designing or
    developing a covered system, the Secretary of Defense shall conduct an
    assessment to identify the open systems objectives to be achieved by
    the design and development of the covered system. Such assessment shall
    identify and document how such approach would--
                ``(1) support the objectives of the defense acquisition
            system established pursuant to section 3102 of this title;
                ``(2) align with the preference for the acquisition of
            commercial products in section 3453 of this title to retain, to
            the maximum extent practicable, the commercial viability of
            subsystems and components of the covered system;
                ``(3) reduce the complexity and increase the speed by which
            new technology can be integrated into a covered system to
            enhance miliary effectiveness and responsiveness to emerging
            threats;
                ``(4) enable the use of iterative development cycles and
            discontinue or terminate the development of capabilities--
                        ``(A) that no longer align with approved capability
                    requirements (as defined in section 181 of this title)
                    or priorities; or
                        ``(B) that are experiencing significant cost
                    growth, performance deficiencies, or delays in
                    schedule;
                ``(5) promote a robust and responsive defense industrial
            base, and foster competition amongst offerors of subsystems and
            components of the covered system through the life cycle of the
            covered system, especially at the module level;
                ``(6) reduce schedule delays and development timelines;
                ``(7) increase and enable interoperability of a covered
            system with the joint force as changes to force design evolve;
            and
                ``(8) enable effective life-cycle management and product
            support of a covered system--
                        ``(A) in accordance with the requirements of
                    section 4322 of this title; and
                        ``(B) to ensure that the covered system will meet
                    applicable operational readiness requirements (as
                    defined in such section 4322) and materiel readiness
                    objectives (established under section 118(c) of this
                    title) in the most cost-effective manner practicable.
        ``(c) Architecture Requirements.--(1) In developing an architecture
    for the procurement of a covered system using a modular open system
    approach, the Secretary shall ensure that the architecture--
                ``(A) adequately designates and defines modules, module
            interfaces, key interfaces, and openness characteristics of the
            covered system necessary to achieve the open systems objectives
            described in subsection (b);
                ``(B) to the extent practicable, is based on--
                        ``(i) widely accepted, consensus-based standards
                    that are available at no cost or under fair and
                    reasonable license terms; or
                        ``(ii) if such standards are not available or
                    suitable, incremental standards that define
                    relationships between module interfaces and key
                    interfaces; and
                ``(C) is designed and developed to accelerate the
            procurement and integration of commercial products as modules,
            module interfaces, and key interfaces.
        ``(2) The Secretary shall consider input from private entities as
    early as possible to inform decisions regarding the level in the
    architecture at which a modular open system approach will be
    implemented for a covered system.
        ``(3) The architecture described in this subsection shall be
    included in any draft and final solicitations for procurement of a
    covered system.
        ``(d) Openness Characteristics.--Consistent with the requirements
    of subchapter I of chapter 275 of this title, the Secretary shall
    include in the solicitation for the covered system a description of the
    desired openness characteristics of the covered system necessary to
    achieve the open systems objectives described in subsection (b),
    including the following:
                ``(1) The open systems objectives identified as result of
            the assessment required by subsection (b).
                ``(2) A description of the application of specifications or
            standards for module interfaces to achieve such objectives.
                ``(3) A description of the minimum technical data package
            elements necessary to achieve such objectives.
                ``(4) The desired license rights in module interfaces or
            key interfaces based on such objectives, including desired
            license rights to enable the replacement of a module or module
            interface with an alternative or new module or module
            interface.
        ``(e) Applicability to Commercial Products.--In applying the
    requirements of this section to a covered system that includes a
    commercial product, the Secretary of Defense shall--
                ``(1) implement modular open system approaches in
            accordance with such approaches used in the ordinary course of
            business for such commercial product on the commercial
            marketplace;
                ``(2) for a commercial product that is commercial technical
            data or commercial software, procure such commercial product
            under license terms similar to such terms that are customarily
            provided to the public, unless the Secretary has specifically
            negotiated different license terms;
                ``(3) when applicable, obtain the delivery of commercial
            software development kits with license rights necessary to
            support the desired openness characteristics for the covered
            system; and
                ``(4) to the maximum extent practical, conduct negotiations
            for desired license rights in accordance with the preference
            for specially negotiated licenses in section 3774(c) of this
            title.
        ``(f) Definitions.--In this section:
                ``(1) The term `covered system' means a system that is not
            a commercial product and that is acquired or developed under--
                        ``(A) an acquisition program of the Department of
                    Defense; or
                        ``(B) a research and development program of the
                    Department to address a capability requirement or joint
                    capability requirement (as defined in section 181 of
                    this title).
                ``(2) The term `incremental standard' means a specification
            for a module interface or key interface that includes--
                        ``(A) software-defined syntax and properties that
                    specifically govern how values are validly passed and
                    received between subsystems and components in machine-
                    readable format;
                        ``(B) a machine-readable definition of the
                    relationship between the module interface or key
                    interface and existing common standards or interfaces
                    available in Department databases; and
                        ``(C) documentation with functional descriptions of
                    software-defined interfaces, conveying semantic meaning
                    of elements of the module interface or key interface.
                ``(3) The term `key interface' means a shared boundary
            between any system, subsystem of a covered system, or set of
            modules, defined by various physical, logical, functional
            characteristics, such as electrical, mechanical, fluidic,
            optical, radio frequency, data, networking, or software.
                ``(4) The term `modular open system approach' means the
            application of a strategy that leverages an architecture that
            enables modules to be incrementally added, removed, or replaced
            throughout the life cycle of the covered system to achieve a
            set of objectives.
                ``(5) The term `module' means a self-contained functional
            hardware or software unit--
                        ``(A) that can be developed, tested, and deployed
                    independently of a module interface or key interface;
                    and
                        ``(B) that can simultaneously interact with another
                    self-contained functional hardware or software unit
                    described in subparagraph (A) through a module
                    interface or key interface.
                ``(6) The term `module interface' means a shared boundary
            between modules, defined by physical, logical, and functional
            characteristics, such as electrical, mechanical, fluidic,
            optical, radio frequency, data, networking, or software.
                ``(7) The term `software development kit' means a
            collection of software tools and programs such as libraries,
            application programming interfaces, integrated development
            environments, testing tools, or documentation used to create
            applications that are appropriate for a specific software
            platform.''.
        (b) Guidance.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall issue guidance to
    carry out the requirements of section 4401 of title 10, United States
    Code, as amended by this section.
        (c) Applicability.--The requirements of section 4401 of title 10,
    United States Code, as amended by this section, shall apply with
    respect to a contract entered into on or after the date of the
    enactment of this Act.
        (d) Modification to Rights in Technical Data.--
                (1) Rights in technical data.--Section 3771 of title 10,
            United States Code, is amended--
                        (A) in subsection (a)--
                                (i) in paragraph (2)(A), by striking `` or
                            copyrights'' and inserting ``, copyrights,
                            trade secrets,''; and
                                (ii) by adding at the end the following new
                            paragraph:
                ``(3) Enforcement of certain rights.--Regulations
            prescribed under paragraph (1) may not affect or limit any
            right described in paragraph (2)(A) or the ability of a
            contractor or subcontractor to enforce such a right against a
            third party that has not otherwise obtained a license for such
            a right from the United States or from the contractor or
            subcontractor.''; and
                        (B) in subsection (b)--
                                (i) in paragraph (2), by striking
                            ``paragraphs (3), (4), and (7),'' and inserting
                            ``paragraphs (3) and (4),'';
                                (ii) by amending paragraph (3) to read as
                            follows:
                ``(3) Inapplicability of paragraph (2).--Unless otherwise
            negotiated, paragraph (2) does not apply to technical data
            that--
                        ``(A) constitutes a correction or change to data
                    furnished by the United States; or
                        ``(B) is otherwise publicly available or has been
                    released or disclosed by the contractor or
                    subcontractor without restriction on further release or
                    disclosure.'';
                                (iii) by amending paragraph (4) to read as
                            follows:
                ``(4) Exceptions to paragraph (2).--(A) Notwithstanding
            paragraph (2), unless otherwise negotiated, the United States
            shall have government purpose rights, in perpetuity, in
            technical data that--
                        ``(i) relates to form, fit, or function of an item
                    or process; or
                        ``(ii) is necessary for operation, maintenance,
                    installation, or training (other than detailed
                    manufacturing or process data) of an item or process.
                ``(B) Notwithstanding paragraph (2), the United States may
            release or disclose technical data to persons outside the
            Government, or permit the use of technical data by such
            persons, if such release, disclosure, or use--
                        ``(i) is necessary for emergency repair and
                    overhaul;
                        ``(ii) is a release or disclosure of technical data
                    (other than detailed manufacturing or process data) to,
                    or use of such data by, a foreign government, where
                    such release or disclosure is in the interest of the
                    United States and is required for evaluation or
                    informational purposes;
                        ``(iii) is made subject to a prohibition that the
                    person to whom the data are released or disclosed may
                    not further release, disclose, or use such data; and
                        ``(iv) the contractor or subcontractor asserting
                    the restriction is notified of such release,
                    disclosure, or use.'';
                                (iv) in paragraph (6)--
                                        (I) in the paragraph heading, by
                                    striking ``Interfaces'' and inserting
                                    ``Module interfaces of an item'';
                                        (II) by inserting ``, in
                                    perpetuity,'' after ``government
                                    purpose rights''; and
                                        (III) by striking ``an interface
                                    between an item or process and other
                                    items or processes'' and inserting ``a
                                    module interface of an item''; and
                                (v) in paragraph (7)--
                                        (I) in the paragraph heading, by
                                    striking ``Modular system interfaces''
                                    and inserting ``Key interfaces of an
                                    item'';
                                        (II) in subparagraph (A)--
                                                (aa) by striking
                                            ``paragraphs (2) and (5)'' and
                                            inserting ``paragraph (5) and
                                            except as otherwise provided by
                                            subsection (e) of section 4401
                                            of this title,'';
                                                (bb) by inserting ``, in
                                            perpetuity,'' after
                                            ``government purpose rights'';
                                            and
                                                (cc) by striking ``modular
                                            system interface'' and
                                            inserting ``key interface of an
                                            item'';
                                        (III) in subparagraph (B), by
                                    striking ``modular system interface''
                                    and inserting ``a key interface''; and
                                        (IV) in subparagraph (C), by
                                    striking ``modular system interface''
                                    and inserting ``key interface of an
                                    item''.
                (2) Definitions.--Section 3775(b) of title 10, United
            States Code, is amended to read as follows:
        ``(b) Additional Definitions.--In this subchapter, the terms `key
    interface', `modular open system approach', `module interface' have the
    meanings given, respectively, in section 4401 of this title.''.
        (e) Conforming Amendments.--
                (1) Section 3791(c)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is
            amended--
                        (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``section
                    4401(b) of this title'' and inserting ``section 4401 of
                    this title''; and
                        (B) in subparagraph (D)(iv), by striking ``modular
                    system interfaces (as defined in section 4401(b) of
                    this title)'' and inserting ``module interfaces (as
                    defined in section 4401(f) of this title)''.
                (2) Section 4402 of title 10, United States Code, is
            repealed.
                (3) Section 4403 of title 10, United States Code, is
            repealed.
                (4) Section 4425 of title 10, United States Code, is
            amended to read as follows:
    ``Sec. 4425. Definitions
        ``In this subchapter:
                ``(1) The term `major system platform' means the highest
            level structure of a major weapon system that is not physically
            mounted or installed onto a higher level structure and on which
            a major system component can be physically mounted or
            installed.
                ``(2) The term `weapon system component'--
                        ``(A) means a high level subsystem or assembly,
                    including hardware, software, or an integrated assembly
                    of both, that can be mounted or installed on a major
                    system platform through a key system interface (as
                    defined in section 4401(f) of this title); and
                        ``(B) includes a subsystem or assembly that is
                    likely to have additional capability requirements, is
                    likely to change because of evolving technology or
                    threat, is needed for interoperability, facilitates
                    incremental deployment of capabilities, or is expected
                    to be replaced by another subsystem or assembly
                    described in subparagraph (A).''.
                (5) Section 804 of the National Defense Authorization Act
            for Fiscal Year 2021 (10 U.S.C. 4401 note) is repealed.

    SEC. 1834. BRIDGING OPERATIONAL OBJECTIVES AND SUPPORT FOR TRANSITION
                  PROGRAM.

        (a) Bridging Operational Objectives and Support for Transition
    Program.--
                (1) Establishment.--In meeting the responsibilities of the
            Defense Innovation Unit under section 4127(d) of title 10,
            United States Code, the Director of the Defense Innovation Unit
            shall establish a program (to be known as the ``Bridging
            Operational Objectives and Support for Transition program'') to
            accelerate the adoption or integration of commercial
            technologies into programs of record of the Department of
            Defense.
                (2) Program execution.--Not later than 90 days after the
            date of the enactment of this subsection, the Director shall
            issue guidance on the BOOST program, including guidance to do
            the following:
                        (A) Enable a customer seeking a technology solution
                    for a challenge or requirement in a program of record
                    of the Department of Defense to request assistance
                    under the BOOST program with identifying and adopting
                    or integrating such a solution into such program.
                        (B) Establish requirements for the Defense
                    Innovation Unit to--
                                (i) conduct a review of commercial
                            technologies pursuant to a request described in
                            subparagraph (A) with respect to a challenge or
                            requirement of a program of record of the
                            Department to identify commercial technology
                            that may address such challenge or requirement;
                                (ii) provide to the customer that made such
                            request the findings of such review, including
                            any commercial technologies so identified; and
                                (iii) at the request of such customer after
                            providing such findings to such customer,
                            conduct development, experimentation, or
                            integration activities in coordination with
                            such customer to support or enable the adoption
                            or integration of any commercial technology so
                            identified into such program of record.
                        (C) Establish criteria for terminating assistance
                    under the BOOST program for a customer or with respect
                    to a commercial technology.
                (3) Support to other programs.--The Director shall ensure
            the BOOST program works with and in support of--
                        (A) the program established under section 4061(a)
                    of title 10, United States Code;
                        (B) other organizations of the Department of
                    Defense responsible for accelerating the adoption and
                    integration of technology in systems or programs of the
                    Department;
                        (C) the Small Business Innovation Research Program;
                        (D) the Small Business Technology Transfer Program;
                    and
                        (E) the Joint Rapid Acquisition Cell (as described
                    in the Department of Defense Directive 5000.71 titled
                    ``Rapid Fulfillment of Combatant Commander Urgent
                    Operational Needs'' (August 24, 2012)).
                (4) Funding.--Subject to the availability of
            appropriations, amounts authorized to be appropriated the
            Defense Innovation Unit for research, development, test, and
            evaluation for a fiscal year may be used for such fiscal year
            to carry out the BOOST program.
                (5) Sunset.--The authorities and requirements under this
            subsection shall expire on December 31, 2030.
        (b) Reporting.--Not later than two years after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with
    the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment and the
    Director, submit to the congressional defense committees a report on
    the effectiveness of the BOOST program in accelerating the adoption or
    integration of commercial technologies into programs of record of the
    Department of Defense, including--
                (1) a summary description of customers and technologies
            adopted or integrated into such programs of record based on
            assistance provided under the BOOST program;
                (2) recommendations of the Secretary to improve the BOOST
            program; and
                (3) a recommendation whether to continue or terminate the
            BOOST program.
        (c) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``BOOST program'' means the program
            established under subsection (a)(1).
                (2) The term ``customer'' means a program manager or
            program executive officer of the Department of Defense that has
            primary responsibility for fielding the system or systems
            acquired.
                (3) The term ``Director'' means the Director of the Defense
            Innovation Unit.
                (4) The term ``program executive officer'' has the meaning
            given such term in section 1737(a) of title 10, United States
            Code.
                (5) The terms ``Small Business Innovation Research
            Program'' and ``Small Business Technology Transfer Program''
            have the meanings given such terms, respectively, in section
            9(e) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638(e)).

    SEC. 1835. TRANSITION TO ADVANCED MANUFACTURING FOR CERTAIN CRITICAL
                  ITEMS.

        (a) Plan Required.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Program Executive Officer for each major
    weapon system shall, in coordination with each covered contractor and
    such contractor's first-tier subcontractors--
                (1) conduct an assessment of critical items that could be
            produced via advanced manufacturing processes within the period
            of 24 months following the date of the enactment of this Act
            for the purposes of--
                        (A) reducing fabrication time and costs; and
                        (B) increasing the ability to scale production
                    rapidly;
                (2) identify any development, engineering or testing
            (whether conducted by the original equipment manufacturer,
            contractor, or Federal Government) required to transition
            production of critical items to advanced manufacturing;
                (3) estimate any non-recurring costs to complete such
            transition and recommend whether such costs are properly borne
            by the contractor involved or the Federal Government; and
                (4) submit a plan to the Under Secretary of Defense for
            Acquisition and Sustainment to transition production of such
            critical items to advanced manufacturing to the maximum extent
            practicable.
        (b) Use of Existing Authorities.--The Under Secretary of Defense
    for Acquisition and Sustainment shall use every available authority to
    waive or accelerate the development, engineering, or testing
    requirements identified in subsection (a)(2).
        (c) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition
    and Sustainment shall submit the plans required by subsection (a) to--
                (1) the Defense Industrial Resilience Consortium
            established under section 1842 of this Act; and
                (2) the congressional defense committees.
        (d) Implementation.--Following receipt of the plans under
    subsection (c)(1), the Defense Industrial Resilience Consortium shall
    commence implementation and competitive solicitation of advanced
    manufacturing solutions of the critical items identified under
    subsection (a)(1), with the goal of maximizing the transition of such
    items to production via advanced manufacturing by not later than 24
    months after the date of enactment of this Act.
        (e) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``covered contractor'' means a contractor
            manufacturing or integrating hardware for a major weapon
            system.
                (2) The term ``critical items'' means components,
            subassemblies, and assemblies that are among the top 10 drivers
            of current or future degraded mission capability for a major
            weapon system, as determined by the Under Secretary of Defense
            for Acquisition and Sustainment.
                (3) The term ``advanced manufacturing'' shall have the
            meaning given that term by the Under Secretary of Defense for
            Acquisition and Sustainment for purposes of this section. Such
            definition shall, at a minium--
                        (A) encompass manufacturing technologies that
                    integrate interconnected digital technologies such as
                    robotics, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of
                    Things, across the entire value stream to create highly
                    efficient, flexible, and data-driven production
                    systems, leading to improved quality, lower costs, and
                    faster innovation; and
                        (B) include software-controlled subtractive
                    manufacturing, additive manufacturing, powder bed
                    fusion manufacturing, and other similar manufacturing
                    technologies.

          Subtitle E--Modifications to Strengthen the Industrial Base

    SEC. 1841. AMENDMENTS TO THE PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.

        Chapter 388 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) by amending section 4951(2)(B) to read as follows:
                        ``(B) a tribe, reservation, economic enterprise, or
                    organization, as such terms are defined, respectively,
                    in section 3 of the Indian Financing Act of 1974
                    (Public Law 93-262; 25 U.S.C. 1452).'';
                (2) in section 4952--
                        (A) by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as
                    paragraphs (2) and (3);
                        (B) by inserting before paragraph (2), as so
                    redesignated, the following new paragraph:
                ``(1) to support the growth and resiliency of the
            industrial base by accelerating innovation, fostering ingenuity
            of business entities, and establishing resilient supply
            chains;'';
                        (C) in paragraph (2), as so redesignated, by
                    striking ``and'' at the end;
                        (D) in paragraph (3), as so redesignated, by
                    striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and'';
                    and
                        (E) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following
                    new paragraph:
                ``(4) to mitigate costs of entry for business entities that
            improve the technology capabilities of the Department of
            Defense.'';
                (3) in section 4954, by adding at the end the following new
            subsection:
        ``(g) Pilot Program.--The Under Secretary of Defense for
    Acquisition and Sustainment may carry out a pilot program to award
    funding for national program staff to an eligible entity that has
    entered into a cooperative agreement under this section. Funding
    received under such pilot program shall not be subject to the
    requirements of subsection (b) or (e). National program staff funded
    under such pilot program shall provide subject matter expertise for
    technical assistance, including for activities authorized under section
    4958.'';
                (4) in section 4955--
                        (A) in paragraph (4) by striking ``$1,000,000'' and
                    inserting ``$1,500,000''; and
                        (B) by adding at the end the following new
                    subsection:
        ``(e) Funding From Other Federal Agencies.--The Secretary shall
    accept and use funds from other Federal agencies and departments for
    execution and administration of the program authorized by this
    chapter.''; and
                (5) in section 4961--
                        (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``and'' at the
                    end;
                        (B) in paragraph (2)(B), by striking the period at
                    the end and inserting ``; and''; and
                        (C) by adding at the end the following new
                    paragraph:
                ``(3) an amount determined appropriate by the Secretary to
            establish one or more centers of excellence to provide to
            individuals or eligible entities that provide procurement
            technical assistance pursuant to this chapter training
            necessary to fulfill the purpose of the program under section
            4952 of this title.''.

    SEC. 1842. DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL RESILIENCE CONSORTIUM.

        (a) Establishment.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall establish a
    consortium (to be known as the ``Defense Industrial Resilience
    Consortium'') to address challenges to and limitations of the
    industrial base to ensure that the Armed Forces are equipped with the
    capabilities necessary to effectively respond to national security
    challenges.
        (b) Membership.--Membership in the consortium established under
    subsection (a) shall be open to relevant entities and individuals from
    the Government, industry, and academia with an interest in advanced
    manufacturing or production technologies, fostering domestic industrial
    innovation, or enabling rapid, scalable solutions to sustain and
    enhance the availability of essential defense components.
        (c) Purpose.--
                (1) In general.--The consortium established under
            subsection (a) shall provide a forum for the Government,
            industry, and academia to collaborate on identifying and
            addressing challenges to and limitations of the industrial base
            in meeting the needs of the Department of Defense.
                (2) Areas of focus.--In identifying and addressing
            challenges to and limitations of the industrial base, the
            consortium established under subsection (a) shall focus on--
                        (A) eliminating impediments to a resilient and
                    robust industrial base, including--
                                (i) policies and procedures that are
                            impeding businesses of all types and sizes from
                            working with the Department of Defense;
                                (ii) areas where the Department could
                            improve implementation of the Federal
                            Acquisition Streamlining Act of 1994 (Public
                            Law 103-355), including limiting the
                            application of requirements specific to the
                            Government in the procurement of commercial
                            products and commercial services, and
                            maximizing the use of commercial standards
                            rather than military specifications and
                            standards; and
                                (iii) impediments to transitioning
                            research, development, testing, and evaluation
                            programs funded by military departments and the
                            Department to relevant acquisition programs of
                            record;
                        (B) identifying and addressing supply chain
                    fragility, including--
                                (i) preventing or mitigating parts
                            obsolescence, and addressing the
                            vulnerabilities from reliance on single sources
                            for any material, product, or service while
                            reducing the dependencies on nonallied nations;
                                (ii) developing long-term industrial base
                            strategies and solutions to ensure the
                            availability of mission-critical parts for
                            systems of the Department throughout the life
                            cycle of such systems; and
                                (iii) bolstering supply chain diversity and
                            developing shared awareness of supply chain
                            challenges, risks, and opportunities between
                            Government and industry;
                        (C) expanding domestic manufacturing and industrial
                    capacity, including--
                                (i) enabling rapid engagement between
                            Government, academia, and industry to develop,
                            test, and scale solutions that can revitalize
                            domestic manufacturing capabilities, reduce
                            reliance on single sources of supply, and
                            strengthen the defense industrial base;
                                (ii) identifying financial incentives and
                            business models to enable and support a civil
                            reserve manufacturing network that could be
                            activated to meet the needs of the Department
                            of Defense;
                                (iii) supporting and informing efforts to
                            enhance government-owned, government-operated
                            arsenals and depots with advanced manufacturing
                            and other production capabilities to enable
                            rapid response across the spectrum of
                            operational environments;
                                (iv) enabling and enhancing public-private
                            partnerships between the organic industrial
                            base, commercial manufacturing, and other
                            industrial entities; and
                                (v) anticipate and close gaps in
                            manufacturing capabilities for defense systems
                            by fostering the adoption of additive
                            manufacturing, automation, AI-driven
                            production, and other emerging capabilities to
                            modernize the industrial base and associated
                            supply chains;
                        (D) accessing and implementing commercial
                    approaches to enabling modern manufacturing
                    capabilities, including--
                                (i) adoption of commercial approaches to
                            information technology, software, the cloud,
                            data management, and artificial intelligence to
                            support and enable modern manufacturing
                            capabilities; and
                                (ii) identifying financial incentives and
                            business models to encourage private-sector
                            investment and expand access to advanced, high-
                            quality advanced manufacturing, that uses
                            software to digitize manufacturing to the
                            greatest extent possible; and
                        (E) development and training of the workforce,
                    including--
                                (i) leveraging industry best practices
                            training and development of critical skills in
                            advanced manufacturing, including skills
                            required to manufacture unique components and
                            products for systems of the Department of
                            Defense and to enable capabilities of the
                            Department;
                                (ii) identifying or developing
                            opportunities for public-private talent
                            exchanges and skills development in areas such
                            as advanced manufacturing, supply chain
                            management, and supply chain risk management;
                            and
                                (iii) identify or develop curriculum and
                            experiential learning to support and enable
                            advanced manufacturing, production
                            technologies, or industrial innovation.
        (d) Consortium Work Products and Recommendations.--Relevant work
    products and recommendations developed through consortium activities
    shall be considered by the Secretary of Defense in developing policy
    and allocating resources to ensure that the Armed Forces are equipped
    with the capabilities necessary to effectively respond to national
    security challenges.
        (e) Use of Other Transaction Authorities.--The consortium
    established under subsection (a) shall support the use of other
    transactions authorities under sections 4021 and 4022 of title 10,
    United States Code, and other appropriate acquisition authorities, to
    rapidly prototype and field advanced manufacturing solutions and to
    address the other challenges to and limitations of the industrial base.

    SEC. 1843. QUALIFICATION, ACCEPTANCE, AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT OF
                  PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED USING ADVANCED MANUFACTURING.

        (a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall establish in the
    Defense Industrial Resilience Consortium established under section 1842
    a working group to develop recommendations for improving the policies
    and procedures of the Department of Defense for the qualification,
    acceptance, and management of the supply chains of products
    manufactured using advanced manufacturing.
        (b) Membership.--The membership of the working group shall include
    representatives from government, industry, and academia with expertise
    in advanced manufacturing, engineering, the procedures of the
    Department of Defense for qualifying and accepting products, supply
    chain management, or commercial best practices and business models for
    advanced manufacturing.
        (c) Responsibilities.--The working group shall--
                (1) review the policies and procedures of the Department of
            Defense to identity policies and procedures for the
            qualification, acceptance, and management of the supply chains
            of products that are insufficient for or not applicable to
            products manufactured using advanced manufacturing;
                (2) identify any changes to the policies and procedures of
            the Department required for the Department to benefit fully
            from access to and use of products manufactured using advanced
            manufacturing; and
                (3) develop recommendations for--
                        (A) technical guidance with respect to the
                    qualification, acceptance, and management of the supply
                    chains of products manufactured using advanced
                    manufacturing;
                        (B) policies and procedures for the qualification,
                    acceptance, and management of the supply chains of such
                    products;
                        (C) changes to any other policies and procedures of
                    the Department identified under paragraph (2); and
                        (D) training to enhance the knowledge and
                    experience of the workforce of the Department of
                    Defense with advanced manufacturing, including the
                    benefits, limitations, and commercial best practices
                    and business models for designing, developing, and
                    using products manufactured using advanced
                    manufacturing.
        (d) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment, the
    Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress--
                (1) a report on the recommendations developed by the
            working group under subsection (c)(3) and the actions taken by
            the Secretary to better enable to the Department of Defense to
            access and use products manufactured using advanced
            manufacturing; and
                (2) a recommendation whether to continue or terminate the
            working group.
        (e) Working Group Defined.--In this section, the term ``working
    group'' means the working group established under subsection (a).

    SEC. 1844. REPORT ON SURGE CAPACITY IN THE DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE.

        (a) Report Required.--Not later than March 1, 2026, the Assistant
    Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy and the Director of
    Defense Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition Policy shall jointly
    submit to the congressional defense committees a report on efforts to
    identify and address regulations or policies that discourage or prevent
    contractors of the Department of Defense from maintaining or investing
    in surge capacity.
        (b) Elements.--The report required subsection (a) shall include the
    following:
                (1) A discussion of any efforts by United States DOGE
            Service (commonly referred to as the ``Department of Government
            Efficiency'' or ``DOGE''), acting in coordination with the
            Office of the Secretary of Defense, to review and address the
            barriers described in subsection (a)(1).
                (2) An identification of policies that incentivize
            contractors to reduce or eliminate surge capacity, including
            section 31.205-17 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation
            (relating to idle facilities and idle capacity costs).
                (3) Any steps taken by the Secretary of Defense to address
            regulatory barriers disincentivizing surge capacity within the
            defense industrial base as part of the implementation of
            Executive Order 14265 titled ``Modernizing Defense Acquisitions
            and Spurring Innovation in the Defense Industrial Base'' (90
            Fed. Reg. 15621; April 15, 2025).
        (c) Surge Capacity Defined.--In this section, the term ``surge
    capacity'' mean the ability of contractors in the defense industrial
    base to rapidly increase production capacity to meet increased demand
    for defense articles and defense services (as such terms are defined,
    respectively, in section 301 of title 10, United States Code).

                DIVISION B--MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZATIONS

    SEC. 2001. SHORT TITLE.

        This division may be cited as the ``Military Construction
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026''.

    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, 2028; or
                (2) the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds
            for military construction for fiscal year 2029.
        (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, 2028; or
                (2) the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds
            for fiscal year 2029 for military construction projects, land
            acquisition, family housing projects and facilities, or
            contributions to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
            Security Investment Program.

    SEC. 2003. EFFECTIVE DATE.

        Titles XXI through XXVII shall take effect on the later of--
                (1) October 1, 2025; or
                (2) the date of the enactment of this Act.

                     TITLE XXI--ARMY MILITARY CONSTRUCTION

    SEC. 2101. AUTHORIZED ARMY CONSTRUCTION AND LAND ACQUISITION PROJECTS.

        (a) Inside the United States.--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:

                                             Army: Inside the United States
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                         State                                  Installation or Location                  Amount
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Alabama........................................  Anniston Army Depot...........................     $115,000,000
    Alaska.........................................  Fort Wainwright...............................     $208,000,000
    Florida........................................  Eglin Air Force Base..........................      $91,000,000
                                                     Naval Air Station Key West....................     $457,000,000
    Georgia........................................  Fort Gillem...................................     $166,000,000
    Guam...........................................  Joint Region Marianas.........................     $440,000,000
    Indiana........................................  Crane Army Ammunition Plant...................     $161,000,000
    Kansas.........................................  Fort Riley....................................      $13,200,000
    Kentucky.......................................  Fort Campbell.................................     $112,000,000
    New York.......................................  Fort Hamilton.................................      $31,000,000
                                                     Watervliet Arsenal............................      $29,000,000
    North Carolina.................................  Fort Bragg....................................      $19,000,000
    Pennsylvania...................................  Letterkenny Army Depot........................      $91,500,000
                                                     Tobyhanna Army Depot..........................      $68,000,000
    South Carolina.................................  Fort Jackson..................................      $51,000,000
    Washington.....................................  Joint Base Lewis-McChord......................     $196,000,000
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

        (b) Outside the United States.--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:

                         Army: Outside the United States
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                        Installation or
                Country                    Location              Amount
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Germany........................  U.S. Army Garrison    $62,000,000
                                      Rheinland-Pfalz....
                                     U.S. Army Garrison    $92,000,000
                                      Ansbach.
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------

        (c) Repeal of Prior Authorization.--The authorization table in
    section 2101(a) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for
    Fiscal Year 2025 (division B of Public Law 118-159; 138 Stat. 2217) is
    amended--
                (1) by striking the item relating to ``Florida'' in the
            ``State'' column;
                (2) by striking the item relating to ``Naval Air Station
            Key West'' in the ``Installation'' column; and
                (3) by striking the item relating to ``$90,000,000'' in the
            ``Amount'' column.

    SEC. 2102. FAMILY HOUSING.

        (a) Construction and Acquisition.--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:

                              Army: Family Housing
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
                Country                  Installation            Amount
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Belgium........................  Chievres Air Base...  $145,042,000
    Germany........................  U.S. Army Garrison    $50,692,000
                                      Bavaria............
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------

        (b) Planning and Design.--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 $32,824,000.

    SEC. 2103. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS, ARMY.

        (a) Authorization of Appropriations.--Funds are hereby authorized
    to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after September 30, 2025,
    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.
        (b) Limitation on Total Cost of Construction Projects.--
    Notwithstanding the cost variations authorized by section 2853 of title
    10, United States Code, and any other cost variation authorized by law,
    the total cost of all projects carried out under sections 2101 and 2102
    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.

    SEC. 2104. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT FISCAL YEAR 2021 PROJECT
                  AT FORT GILLEM, GEORGIA.

        (a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
    Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (division B of
    Public Law 116-283; 134 Stat. 4294), the authorization set forth in the
    table in subsection (b) , as provided in section 2101(a) of that Act
    (134 Stat. 4295) and most recently extended by section 2107 of the
    Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (division
    B of Public Law 118-159; 138 Stat. 2216), shall remain in effect until
    October 1, 2026, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing
    funds for military construction for fiscal year 2027, whichever is
    later.
        (b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:

                                      Army: Extension of 2021 Project Authorization
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                        Original
                     State                   Installation or Location            Project           Authorized Amount
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Georgia...............................  Fort Gillem...............  Forensic Laboratory......        $71,000,000
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    SEC. 2105. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR 2022
                  PROJECTS.

        (a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
    Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (division B of
    Public Law 117-81; 135 Stat. 2161), the authorizations set forth in the
    table in subsection (b), as provided in section 2101 of that Act (135
    Stat. 2163) and extended by section 2108 of the Military Construction
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (division B of Public Law 118-
    159; 138 Stat. 2216), shall remain in effect until October 1, 2026, or
    the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for military
    construction for fiscal year 2027, whichever is later.
        (b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:

                                     Army: Extension of 2022 Project Authorizations
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                        Original
                 State/Country               Installation or Location            Project           Authorized Amount
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Georgia...............................  Fort Stewart..............  Barracks.................       $105,000,000
    Germany...............................  Smith Barracks............  Live Fire Exercise               $16,000,000
                                                                         Shoothouse..............
    Hawaii................................  West Loch Naval Magazine    Ammunition Storage.......        $51,000,000
                                             Annex....................
    Texas.................................  Fort Bliss................  Defense Access Roads.....        $20,000,000
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    SEC. 2106. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR 2023
                  PROJECTS.

        (a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
    Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (division B of
    Public Law 117-263; 136 Stat. 2970), the authorization set forth in the
    table in subsection (b), as provided in section 2101 of that Act (136
    Stat. 2971), shall remain in effect until October 1, 2026, or the date
    of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for military construction
    for fiscal year 2027, whichever is later.
        (b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:

                                     Army: Extension of 2023 Project Authorizations
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                        Original
                 State/Country               Installation or Location            Project           Authorized Amount
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Alabama...............................  Redstone Arsenal..........  Physics Lab..............        $44,000,000
    Hawaii................................  Fort Shafter..............  Water System Upgrade.....        $33,000,000
                                            Schofield Barracks........  Company Operations              $159,000,000
                                                                         Facility................
                                            Tripler Army Medical        Water System Upgrade.....        $38,000,000
                                             Center.
    Germany...............................  East Camp Grafenwoehr.....  EDI: Battalion Trng Cplx1       $104,000,000
                                                                         (Brks/Veh Maint)........
                                                                        EDI: Battalion Trng Cplx2        $64,000,000
                                                                         (OPS/Veh Maint).........
    Japan                                   Kadena Air Force Base       Vehicle Maintenance Shop.        $80,000,000
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    SEC. 2107. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT FISCAL YEAR 2025
                  PROJECT AT SMITH BARRACKS, GERMANY.

        In the case of the authorization contained in the table in section
    2101(b) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
    2025 (division B of Public Law 118-159; 138 Stat. 2213) for Hohenfels
    Training Area, for construction of a barracks as specified in the
    funding table in section 4601 of such Act, the Secretary of the Army
    may construct a barracks at Smith Barracks, Germany.

                     TITLE XXII--NAVY MILITARY CONSTRUCTION

    SEC. 2201. AUTHORIZED NAVY CONSTRUCTION AND LAND ACQUISITION PROJECTS.

        (a) Inside the United States.--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:

                                             Navy: Inside the United States
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                         State                                  Installation or Location                  Amount
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    California.....................................  Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton..............     $127,220,000
                                                     Naval Air Station Lemoore.....................     $399,610,000
                                                     Naval Base Coronado...........................     $103,000,000
                                                     Naval Base San Diego..........................      $86,820,000
                                                     Naval Support Activity Monterey...............     $430,000,000
    Connecticut....................................   Naval Submarine Base New London..............      $30,000,000
    Florida........................................  Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island...      $94,100,000
                                                     Naval Air Station Jacksonville................     $374,900,000
    Guam...........................................  Andersen Air Force Base.......................      $70,070,000
                                                      Naval Base Guam..............................     $105,950,000
                                                      Naval Base Guam North Finegayan                    $61,010,000
                                                      Telecommunications Site.
    Hawaii.........................................  Pacific Missile Range Facility Barking Sands..     $235,730,000
                                                     Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam................      $83,000,000
    Maine..........................................  Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.....................   $1,042,000,000
    Maryland.......................................  National Maritime Intelligence Center.........     $114,000,000
    Nevada.........................................  Naval Air Station Fallon......................      $47,000,000
    South Carolina.................................  Charleston Air Force Base.....................     $357,900,000
    Virginia.......................................  Marine Corps Base Quantico....................      $63,560,000
                                                     Naval Station Norfolk.........................   $1,582,490,000
    Washington.....................................  Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor......................     $245,700,000
    Worldwide Unspecified..........................  Unspecified Worldwide Locations...............     $129,620,000
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

        (b) Outside the United States.--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:

                                             Navy: Outside the United States
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                       Country                                 Installation or Location                   Amount
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Japan.......................................   Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler........      $58,000,000
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    SEC. 2202. FAMILY HOUSING.

        (a) Improvements to Military Family Housing Units.--Subject to
    section 2825 of title 10, United States Code, 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 Secretary of the
    Navy may improve existing military family housing units in an amount
    not to exceed $68,230,000.
        (b) Planning and Design.--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 $6,605,000.

    SEC. 2203. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS, NAVY.

        (a) Authorization of Appropriations.--Funds are hereby authorized
    to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after September 30, 2025,
    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.
        (b) Limitation on Total Cost of Construction Projects.--
    Notwithstanding the cost variations authorized by section 2853 of title
    10, United States Code, and any other cost variation authorized by law,
    the total cost of all projects carried out under sections 2201 and 2202
    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.

    SEC. 2204. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT FISCAL YEAR 2022 PROJECT
                  AT MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, NORTH CAROLINA.

        (a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
    Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (division B of
    Public Law 117-81), the authorization set forth in the table in
    subsection (b), as authorized pursuant to section 2201 of such Act,
    shall remain in effect until October 1, 2026, or the date of the
    enactment of an Act authorizing funds for military construction for
    fiscal year 2027, whichever is later.
        (b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:

                             Navy and Marine Corps: Extension of 2022 Project Authorization
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                        Original
                 State/Country               Installation or Location            Project           Authorized Amount
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    North Carolina........................  Marine Corps Air Station    Flightline Utilities            $113,520,000
                                             Cherry Point.............   Modernization Ph 2......
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    SEC. 2205. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR 2022
                  PROJECTS.

        (a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
    Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (division B of
    Public Law 117-81; 135 Stat. 2161), the authorizations set forth in the
    table in subsection (b), as provided in sections 2201 and 2202 of that
    Act (135 Stat. 2166, 2167) and extended by section 2207 of the Military
    Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (division B of
    Public Law 118-159; 138 Stat. 2221), shall remain in effect until
    October 1, 2026, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing
    funds for military construction for fiscal year 2027, whichever is
    later.
        (b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:

                                     Navy: Extension of 2022 Project Authorizations
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                               Installation or                                 Original Authorized
                State/Country                      Location                 Project                   Amount
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    California...........................  Marine Corps Base Camp   CLB MEU Complex........  $83,900,000
                                            Pendleton.
    District of Columbia.................  Marine Barracks          Family Housing           $10,415,000
                                            Washington.              Improvements.
    Florida..............................  Marine Corps Support     Lighterage and Small     $69,400,000
                                            Facility Blount Island.  Craft Facility.
    Hawaii...............................  Marine Corps Base        Electrical Distribution  $64,500,000
                                            Kaneohe.                 Modernization.
    South Carolina.......................  Marine Corps Air         Aircraft Maintenance     $122,600,000
                                            Station Beaufort.        Hangar.
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    SEC. 2206. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR 2023
                  PROJECTS.

        (a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
    Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (division B of
    Public Law 117-263; 136 Stat. 2970), the authorizations set forth in
    the table in subsection (b), as provided in section 2201 of that Act
    (136 Stat. 2975), shall remain in effect until October 1, 2026, or the
    date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for military
    construction for fiscal year 2027, whichever is later.
        (b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:

                                     Navy: Extension of 2022 Project Authorizations
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                               Installation or                                 Original Authorized
                State/Country                      Location                 Project                   Amount
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Florida..............................  Naval Air Station        Engine Test Cells        $100,570,000
                                            Jacksonville.            Modifications.
    Hawaii...............................  Joint Base Pearl Harbor- Missile Magazines......  $142,783,000
                                            Hickam.
    Nevada...............................  Naval Air Station        F-35C Aircraft           $111,566,000
                                            Fallon.                  Maintenance Hangar.
    North Carolina.......................  Marine Corps Air         CH-53K Gearbox Repair    $44,830,000
                                            Station Cherry Point.    and Test Facility.
    South Carolina.......................  Marine Corps Recruit     Recruit Barracks.......  $81,890,000
                                            Depot Parris Island.
                                                                    Recruit Barracks.......  $85,040,000
    Spain................................  Naval Station Rota.....  EDI: Missile Magazines.  $92,323,000
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

                  TITLE XXIII--AIR FORCE MILITARY CONSTRUCTION

    SEC. 2301. AUTHORIZED AIR FORCE CONSTRUCTION AND LAND ACQUISITION
                  PROJECTS.

        (a) Inside the United States.--Using amounts appropriated pursuant
    to the authorization of appropriations in section 2303(a) and available
    for military construction projects inside the United States 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 installations or locations inside the United States,
    and in the amounts, set forth in the following table:

                                           Air Force: Inside the United States
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                        State                                  Installation or Location                  Amount
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Arizona......................................  Davis-Monthan Air Force Base...................      $174,000,000
    California...................................  Travis Air Force Base..........................       $60,000,000
    Florida......................................  Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.............       $49,800,000
                                                   Eglin Air Force Base...........................      $166,000,000
                                                   MacDill Air Force Base.........................       $74,000,000
    Georgia......................................  Robins Air Force Base..........................       $28,000,000
    Louisiana....................................  Barksdale Air Force Base.......................      $116,000,000
    Massachusetts................................  Hanscom Air Force Base.........................       $55,000,000
    Missouri.....................................  Whiteman Air Force Base........................      $127,600,000
    New Mexico...................................  Cannon Air Force Base..........................       $90,000,000
                                                   Kirtland Air Force Base                               $83,000,000
    North Carolina...............................  Seymour Johnson Air Force Base.................       $41,000,000
    Oklahoma.....................................  Tinker Air Force Base..........................      $389,000,000
    South Dakota.................................  Ellsworth Air Force Base.......................      $378,000,000
    Texas........................................  Dyess Air Force Base...........................       $90,800,000
                                                   Goodfellow Air Force Base......................      $112,000,000
    Utah.........................................  Hill Air Force Base............................      $250,000,000
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

        (b) Outside the United States.--Using amounts appropriated pursuant
    to the authorization of appropriations in section 2303(a) and available
    for military construction projects outside the United States 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 installations or locations outside the United States,
    and in the amounts, set forth in the following table:

                                          Air Force: Outside the United States
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                        Country                                 Installation or Location                  Amount
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Diego Garcia..................................  Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia.............     $29,000,000
    Germany.......................................  Ramstein Air Base...............................     $44,000,000
    Greenland.....................................  Pituffik Space Base.............................     $32,000,000
    Norway........................................  Royal Norwegian Air Force Base Rygge............     $72,000,000
    United Kingdom................................  Royal Air Force Lakenheath......................    $253,000,000
                                                    Royal Air Force Feltwell........................     $20,000,000
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    SEC. 2302. FAMILY HOUSING.

        (a) Improvements to Military Family Housing Units.--Subject to
    section 2825 of title 10, United States Code, 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 $237,655,000.
        (b) Planning and Design.--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 $36,575,000.

    SEC. 2303. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS, AIR FORCE.

        (a) Authorization of Appropriations.--Funds are hereby authorized
    to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after September 30, 2025,
    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.
        (b) Limitation on Total Cost of Construction Projects.--
    Notwithstanding the cost variations authorized by section 2853 of title
    10, United States Code, and any other cost variation authorized by law,
    the total cost of all projects carried out under sections 2301 and 2302
    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.

    SEC. 2304. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT FISCAL YEAR 2017 PROJECT
                  AT SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, GERMANY.

        (a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
    Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (division B of
    Public Law 114-328; 130 Stat. 2688), the authorization set forth in the
    table in subsection (b), as provided in section 2902 of that Act (130
    Stat. 2743) and most recently extended by section 2304 of the Military
    Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (division B of
    Public Law 118-159; 138 Stat. 2224), shall remain in effect until
    October 1, 2026, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing
    funds for military construction for fiscal year 2027, whichever is
    later.
        (b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:

                                   Air Force: Extension of 2017 Project Authorization
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                        Original
                    Country                  Installation or Location            Project               Authorized
                                                                                                         Amount
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Germany...............................  Spangdahlem Air Base......  ERI: F/A-22 Low                  $12,000,000
                                                                         Observable/Composite
                                                                         Repair Fac..............
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    SEC. 2305. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR 2019
                  PROJECTS.

        (a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
    Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (division B of
    Public Law 115-232; 132 Stat. 2240), the authorizations set forth in
    the table in subsection (b), as provided in section 2903 of that Act
    (132 Stat. 2287) and most recently extended by section 2306 of the
    Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (division
    B of Public Law 118-159; 138 Stat. 2225), shall remain in effect until
    October 1, 2026, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing
    funds for military construction for fiscal year 2027, whichever is
    later.
        (b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:

                                   Air Force: Extension of 2019 Project Authorizations
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                        Original
                    Country                  Installation or Location            Project               Authorized
                                                                                                         Amount
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    United Kingdom........................  Royal Air Force Fairford..  EDI: Construct DABS-FEV          $87,000,000
                                                                         Storage.................
                                                                        EDI: Munitions Holding           $19,000,000
                                                                         Area....................
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    SEC. 2306. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR 2020
                  PROJECTS.

        (a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
    Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (division B of
    Public Law 116-92; 133 Stat. 1862), the authorizations set forth in the
    table in subsection (b), as provided in sections 2301(a) and 2912(a) of
    that Act (133 Stat. 1867, 1913), and extended by section 2307 of the
    Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (division
    B of Public Law 118-159; 138 Stat. 2226), shall remain in effect until
    October 1, 2026, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing
    funds for military construction for fiscal year 2027, whichever is
    later.
        (b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:

                                   Air Force: Extension of 2020 Project Authorizations
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                        Original
                     State                   Installation or Location            Project               Authorized
                                                                                                         Amount
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Florida...............................  Tyndall Air Force Base....  Deployment Center/Flight         $43,000,000
                                                                         Line Dining/AAFES.......
    Georgia...............................  Moody Air Force Base......  41 RQS HH-60W Apron......        $12,500,000
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    SEC. 2307. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR 2022
                  PROJECTS.

        (a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
    Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (division B of
    Public Law 117-81; 135 Stat. 2161), the authorizations set forth in the
    table in subsection (b), as provided in section 2301 of that Act (135
    Stat. 2168) and extended by section 2309 of the Military Construction
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (division B of Public Law 118-
    159; 138 Stat. 2227), shall remain in effect until October 1, 2026, or
    the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for military
    construction for fiscal year 2027, whichever is later.
        (b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:

                                   Air Force: Extension of 2022 Project Authorizations
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                        Original
                 State/Country               Installation or Location            Project               Authorized
                                                                                                         Amount
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Massachusetts.........................  Hanscom Air Force Base....  NC3 Acquisitions                 $66,000,000
                                                                         Management Facility.....
    United Kingdom........................  Royal Air Force Lakenheath  F-35A Child Development          $24,000,000
                                                                         Center..................
                                                                        F-35A Munition Inspection        $31,000,000
                                                                         Facility................
                                                                        F-35A Weapons Load               $49,000,000
                                                                         Training Facility.......
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    SEC. 2308. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR 2023
                  PROJECTS.

        (a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
    Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (division B of
    Public Law 117-263; 136 Stat. 2970), the authorizations set forth in
    the table in subsection (b), as provided in section 2301 of that Act
    (136 Stat. 2978), shall remain in effect until October 1, 2026, or the
    date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for military
    construction for fiscal year 2027, whichever is later.
        (b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:

                                   Air Force: Extension of 2023 Project Authorizations
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                        Original
                 State/Country               Installation or Location            Project               Authorized
                                                                                                         Amount
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Florida...............................  Patrick Space Force Base..  Consolidated                     $97,000,000
                                                                         Communications Center...
    Norway................................  Rygge Air Station.........  EDI: Base Perimeter               $8,200,000
                                                                         Security Fence..........
    Oklahoma..............................  Tinker Air Force Base.....  Facility And Land                $30,000,000
                                                                         Acquisition (MROTC).....
    Texas.................................  Joint Base San Antonio-     Child Development Center.        $29,000,000
                                             Randolph.................
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    SEC. 2309. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT FISCAL YEAR 2025
                  PROJECT AT F.E. WARREN AIR FORCE BASE, WYOMING.

        In the case of the authorization contained in the table in section
    2301(a) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
    2025 (division B of Public Law 118-159; 138 Stat. 2222) for F.E. Warren
    Air Force Base, Wyoming, for the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent
    Utility Corridor, the Secretary of the Air Force may construct 3,219
    kilometers of telephone duct facility.

               TITLE XXIV--DEFENSE AGENCIES MILITARY CONSTRUCTION

    SEC. 2401. AUTHORIZED DEFENSE AGENCIES CONSTRUCTION AND LAND
                  ACQUISITION PROJECTS.

        (a) Inside the United States.--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 amounts, set forth in the following table:

                                       Defense Agencies: Inside the United States
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                         State                                  Installation or Location                  Amount
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Alabama........................................  Anniston Army Depot...........................      $32,000,000
    California.....................................  Travis Air Force Base.........................      $49,980,000
    Georgia........................................  Fort Benning..................................     $127,375,000
    Maryland.......................................  Fort Meade....................................      $26,600,000
    North Carolina.................................  Fort Bragg....................................     $254,700,000
                                                     Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune................     $255,000,000
    Pennsylvania...................................  DLA Distribution Center Susquehanna...........      $90,000,000
                                                     Harrisburg Air National Guard Base............      $13,400,000
                                                     Raven Rock Mountain Complex...................      $34,000,000
    Puerto Rico....................................  Punta Borinquen...............................     $155,000,000
    Texas..........................................  NSA Texas.....................................     $500,000,000
    Washington.....................................  Fairchild Air Force Base......................      $85,000,000
                                                     Manchester Tank Farm..........................      $71,000,000
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

        (b) Outside the United States.--Using amounts appropriated pursuant
    to the authorization of appropriations in section 2403(a) and available
    for military construction projects outside 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 outside the United States,
    and in the amounts, set forth in the following table:

                                       Defense Agencies: Outside the United States
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                        Country                                 Installation or Location                  Amount
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Germany........................................  U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz............      $16,700,000
    United Kingdom.................................  Royal Air Force Lakenheath....................     $397,500,000
                                                     Royal Air Force Mildenhall....................      $45,000,000
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    SEC. 2402. AUTHORIZED ENERGY RESILIENCE AND CONSERVATION INVESTMENT
                  PROGRAM PROJECTS.

        (a) Inside the United States.--Using amounts appropriated pursuant
    to the authorization of appropriations in section 2403(a) and available
    for energy conservation projects as specified in the funding table in
    section 4601, the Secretary of Defense may carry out energy
    conservation projects under chapter 173 of title 10, United States
    Code, for the installations or locations inside the United States, and
    in the amounts, set forth in the following table:

                                        ERCIP Projects: Inside the United States
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                         State                                  Installation or Location                  Amount
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    California.....................................  Armed Forces Reserve Center, Mountain View....      $20,600,000
                                                     Travis Air Force Base.........................      $25,120,000
    Florida........................................  Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island...      $30,500,000
    Guam...........................................  Naval Base Guam...............................      $63,010,000
    Massachusetts..................................  Cape Cod Space Force Station..................     $124,000,000
    New Mexico.....................................  White Sands Missile Range.....................      $38,500,000
    North Carolina.................................  Fort Bragg....................................      $80,000,000
    Texas..........................................  Fort Hood.....................................      $54,300,000
    Utah...........................................  Camp Williams.................................      $28,500,000
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

        (b) Outside the United States.--Using amounts appropriated pursuant
    to the authorization of appropriations in section 2403(a) and available
    for energy conservation projects as specified in the funding table in
    section 4601, the Secretary of Defense may carry out energy
    conservation projects under chapter 173 of title 10, United States
    Code, for the installations or locations outside the United States, and
    in the amounts, set forth in the following table:

                                        ERCIP Projects: Outside the United States
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                        Country                                 Installation or Location                  Amount
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Germany........................................  United States Army Garrison Ansbach (Storck         $73,000,000
                                                      Barracks).
    Japan..........................................  Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni..............     $146,800,000
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    SEC. 2403. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS, DEFENSE AGENCIES.

        (a) Authorization of Appropriations.--Funds are hereby authorized
    to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after September 30, 2025,
    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.
        (b) Limitation on Total Cost of Construction Projects.--
    Notwithstanding the cost variations authorized by section 2853 of title
    10, United States Code, and any other cost variation authorized by law,
    the total cost of all projects carried out under sections 2401 and 2402
    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.

    SEC. 2404. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT FISCAL YEAR 2019 PROJECT
                  AT IWAKUNI, JAPAN.

        (a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
    Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (division B of
    Public Law 115-232; 132 Stat. 2240), the authorization set forth in the
    table in subsection (b), as provided in section 2401(b) of that Act
    (132 Stat. 2249) and most recently extended by section 2405 of the
    Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (division
    B of Public Law 118-159; 138 Stat. 2232), shall remain in effect until
    October 1, 2026, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing
    funds for military construction for fiscal year 2027, whichever is
    later.
        (b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:

                                Defense Agencies: Extension of 2019 Project Authorization
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                               Installation or                                 Original Authorized
                   Country                         Location                 Project                   Amount
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Japan................................  Iwakuni................  Fuel Pier..............   $33,200,000
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    SEC. 2405. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR 2022
                  PROJECTS.

        (a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
    Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (division B of
    Public Law 117-81; 135 Stat. 2161), the authorizations set forth in the
    table in subsection (b), as provided in sections 2401 and 2402 of that
    Act (135 Stat. 2173, 2174), shall remain in effect until October 1,
    2026, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for
    military construction for fiscal year 2027, whichever is later.
        (b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:

         Defense Agencies and ERCIP Projects: Extension of 2022 Project
                                 Authorizations
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
                      Installation or                           Original
         State            Location           Project       Authorized Amount
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Alabama          Fort Novosel.....  10 MW RICE         $24,000,000
                                         Generator Plant
                                         and Microgrid
                                         Controls........
    Georgia          Fort Benning.....  4.8 MW Generation  $17,593,000
                                         and Microgrid...
                     Fort Stewart.....  10 MW Generation   $22,000,000
                                         Plant, with
                                         Microgrid
                                         Controls........
    New York         Fort Drum........  Wellfield Field    $27,000,000
                                         Expansion
                                         Project.........
    North Carolina   Fort Bragg.......  Emergency Water    $7,705,000
                                         System..........
    Ohio             Springfield-       Base-Wide          $4,700,000
                      Beckley            Microgrid With
                      Municipal          Natural Gas
                      Airport.........   Generator,
                                         Photovoltaic and
                                         Battery Storage.
    Tennessee        Memphis            PV Arrays and      $4,780,000
                      International      Battery Storage.
                      Airport.........
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------

    SEC. 2406. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR 2023
                  PROJECTS.

        (a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
    Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (division B of
    Public Law 117-263; 136 Stat. 2970), the authorizations set forth in
    the table in subsection (b), as provided in sections 2401(a) and
    2402(a) of that Act (136 Stat. 2982, 2983), shall remain in effect
    until October 1, 2026, or the date of the enactment of an Act
    authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year 2027,
    whichever is later.
        (b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:

         Defense Agencies and ERCIP Projects: Extension of 2023 Project
                                 Authorizations
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
                      Installation or                           Original
     State/Country        Location           Project       Authorized Amount
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Alabama          Redstone Arsenal.  MSIC Advanced      $151,000,000
                                         Analysis
                                         Facility Phase 2
                                         (INC)...........
    California       Marine Corps       Microgrid and      $25,560,000
                      Mountain Warfare   Backup Power....
                      Training Center.
    Florida          Naval Air Station  Facility Energy    $2,400,000
                      Jacksonville....   Operations
                                         Center
                                         Renovation......
    Georgia          Fort Stewart-      Power Generation   $25,400,000
                      Hunter Army        and Microgrid...
                      Airfield........
                     Naval Submarine    SCADA              $11,200,000
                      Base Kings Bay..   Modernization...
    Hawaii           Joint Base Pearl   Primary            $25,000,000
                      Harbor-Hickam...   Electrical
                                         Distribution....
    Kansas           Fort Riley.......  Power Generation   $25,780,000
                                         and Microgrid...
    Texas            Fort Cavazos.....  Power Generation   $31,500,000
                                         and Microgrid...
                     U.S. Army Reserve  Power Generation   $9,600,000
                      Center, Conroe..   and Microgrid...
    Virginia         Dam Neck.........  SOF Operations     $26,600,000
                                         Building
                                         Addition........
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------

    SEC. 2407. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT FISCAL YEAR 2024
                  PROJECT AT REDSTONE ARSENAL, ALABAMA.

         In the case of the authorization contained in the table in section
    2401 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
    2024 (division B of Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 726) for Redstone
    Arsenal, Alabama, for construction of a ground test facility
    infrastructure project at that location, the Missile Defense Agency may
    renovate additional square footage and convert administrative space to
    classified space.

    SEC. 2408. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT FISCAL YEAR 2024
                  PROJECT AT LAKE CITY ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT, MISSOURI.

        (a) Modifications of Project Authority.--In the case of the
    authorization contained in the table in section 2402(a) of the Military
    Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (division B of
    Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 727) for Lake City Army Ammunition Plant,
    Missouri, for construction of a microgrid and backup power, the
    Secretary of Defense may construct a microgrid and backup power,
    including the installation of liquid propane gas tanks and associated
    piping, foundations, pumps, saddles, propane vaporizers and controls.
        (b) Modification of Project Amounts.--
                (1) Project authorization.--The authorization table in
            section 2402(a) of the Military Construction Authorization Act
            for Fiscal Year 2024 (division B of Public Law 118-31; 137
            Stat. 727) is amended in the item relating to Lake City Army
            Ammunition Plant, Missouri, by striking the dollar amount and
            inserting ``$86,500,000''.
                (2) Funding authorization.--The funding table in section
            4601 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
            2024 (Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 901) is amended in the items
            relating to Lake City Army Ammunition Plant, Missouri, by
            striking the dollar amount and inserting ``$86,500''.

    SEC. 2409. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT FISCAL YEAR 2025
                  PROJECT AT JOINT BASE ANDREWS, MARYLAND.

        In the case of the authorization contained in the table in section
    2402 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
    2025 (division B of Public Law 118-159; 138 Stat. 2229) for Joint Base
    Andrews, Maryland, for construction of a microgrid with electric
    vehicle charging infrastructure, the Secretary of the Air Force may
    construct a new power generation and microgrid facility.

    SEC. 2410. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT FISCAL YEAR 2025
                  PROJECT AT JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, NEW JERSEY.

        In the case of the authorization contained in the table in section
    2402 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
    2025 (division B of Public Law 118-159; 138 Stat. 2229) for Joint Base
    McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, for construction of a microgrid with
    electric vehicle charging infrastructure, the Secretary of the Air
    Force may construct a new power generation and microgrid facility.

                       TITLE XXV--INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS

      Subtitle A--North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment
                                    Program

    SEC. 2501. AUTHORIZED NATO CONSTRUCTION AND LAND ACQUISITION PROJECTS;
                  AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

        (a) Contributions.--Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the
    authorization of appropriations in subsection (b) and available for the
    North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment Program, the
    Secretary of Defense may make contributions under section 2806 of title
    10, United States Code, for the share of the United States of the cost
    of projects carried out under such program in an amount not to exceed
    the sum of--
                (1) the amount authorized to be appropriated for such
            purpose in subsection (b); and
                (2) the amount collected from the North Atlantic Treaty
            Organization as a result of construction previously financed by
            the United States.
        (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be
    appropriated amounts specified in the funding table in section 4601 for
    the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment Program for
    fiscal years beginning after September 30, 2025, for the contributions
    of the Secretary of Defense described in subsection (a).

                 Subtitle B--Host Country In-Kind Contributions

    SEC. 2511. REPUBLIC OF KOREA FUNDED CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.

        Pursuant to agreement with the Republic of Korea for required in-
    kind contributions, the Secretary of Defense may accept military
    construction projects for the installations or locations in the
    Republic of Korea, and in the amounts, set forth in the following
    table:

                                     Republic of Korea Funded Construction Projects
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                               Installation or
                  Component                        Location                 Project                   Amount
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Army.................................  Camp Humphreys.........  Access Control Point...  $24,000,000
    Army.................................  Camp Humphreys.........  Runway.................  $180,000,000
    Navy.................................  Pohang Air Base........  Replace Concrete Apron.  $22,000,000
    Navy.................................  Yecheon Air Base.......  Replace Magazine         $59,000,000
                                                                     Munitions Supply Area.
    Air Force............................  Gimhae Air Base........  Repair Contingency       $86,000,000
                                                                     Hospital.
    Air Force............................  Gwangju Air Base.......  Hydrant Fuel System....  $57,000,000
    Air Force............................  Osan Air Base..........  Aircraft Corrosion       $25,000,000
                                                                     Control Facility Part
                                                                     3.
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    SEC. 2512. REPUBLIC OF POLAND FUNDED CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.

        Pursuant to agreement with the Republic of Poland for required in-
    kind contributions, the Secretary of Defense may accept military
    construction projects for the installations or locations in the
    Republic of Poland, and in the amounts, set forth in the following
    table:

                                     Republic of Poland Funded Construction Projects
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                               Installation or
                  Component                        Location                 Project                   Amount
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Army.................................  Drawsko Pomorskie        Information Systems      $6,200,000
                                            Training Area (DPTA).    Facility.
    Army.................................  Powdiz.................  Barracks and Dining      $199,000,000
                                                                     Facility-Phase 2.
    Army.................................  Powdiz.................  Rotary Wing Aircraft     $91,000,000
                                                                     Maintenance Hangar.
    Air Force............................  Lask...................  Communication            $18,000,000
                                                                     Infrastructure.
    Air Force............................  Wroclaw................  Combined Aerial Port     $111,000,000
                                                                     Facilities.
    Air Force............................  Wroclaw................  Contingency Beddown      $13,000,000
                                                                     Area.
    Air Force............................  Wroclaw................  Hot Cargo Pad/Munition   $44,000,000
                                                                     Handling/Holding Area.
    Air Force............................  Wroclaw................  Railhead and Rail        $22,000,000
                                                                     Extension.
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

                TITLE XXVI--GUARD AND RESERVE FORCES FACILITIES

    SEC. 2601. AUTHORIZED ARMY NATIONAL GUARD CONSTRUCTION AND LAND
                  ACQUISITION PROJECTS.

        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:

                                      Army National Guard: Inside the United States
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                        State                                          Location                           Amount
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Guam........................................  National Guard Readiness Center Barrigada........      $55,000,000
    Iowa........................................  Waterloo Readiness Center........................      $13,800,000
    New Hampshire...............................  Plymouth West....................................      $26,000,000
    North Carolina..............................  Salisbury Readiness Complex......................      $69,000,000
    South Dakota................................   Watertown Complex...............................      $28,000,000
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    SEC. 2602. AUTHORIZED ARMY RESERVE CONSTRUCTION AND LAND ACQUISITION
                  PROJECTS.

        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 Reserve locations inside the United
    States, and in the amounts, set forth in the following table:

                                                      Army Reserve
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                        State                                          Location                           Amount
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Kentucky....................................  Fort Knox........................................     $138,000,000
    Pennsylvania................................  New Castle.......................................      $30,000,000
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    SEC. 2603. AUTHORIZED NAVY RESERVE AND MARINE CORPS RESERVE
                  CONSTRUCTION AND LAND ACQUISITION PROJECTS.

        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 Navy may acquire real property and carry out military
    construction project for the Navy Reserve and Marine Corps Reserve
    location inside the United States, and in the amount, set forth in the
    following table:

                                          Navy Reserve and Marine Corps Reserve
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                        State                                          Location                           Amount
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Texas.......................................  Naval Air Station Fort Worth.....................     $106,870,000
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    SEC. 2604. AUTHORIZED AIR NATIONAL GUARD CONSTRUCTION AND LAND
                  ACQUISITION PROJECTS.

        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 National Guard locations
    inside the United States, and in the amounts, set forth in the
    following table:

                                                   Air National Guard
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                        State                                          Location                           Amount
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Alaska......................................  Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson..................      $46,000,000
    Georgia.....................................   Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport......      $27,000,000
    Massachusetts...............................  Otis Air National Guard Base.....................      $31,000,000
    Mississippi.................................   Key Field Air National Guard Base...............      $19,000,000
    New Jersey..................................  Atlantic City Air National Guard Base............      $61,000,000
    Oregon......................................  Portland International Airport...................      $16,500,000
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    SEC. 2605. AUTHORIZED AIR FORCE RESERVE CONSTRUCTION AND LAND
                  ACQUISITION PROJECTS.

        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:

                                                    Air Force Reserve
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                        State                                          Location                           Amount
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Texas.......................................   Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.................      $18,000,000
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    SEC. 2606. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS, NATIONAL GUARD AND RESERVE.

        Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years
    beginning after September 30, 2025, for the costs of acquisition,
    architectural and engineering services, and construction of facilities
    for the Guard and Reserve Forces, and for contributions therefor, under
    chapter 1803 of title 10, United States Code (including the cost of
    acquisition of land for those facilities), as specified in the funding
    table in section 4601.

    SEC. 2607. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR 2023
                  PROJECTS.

        (a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
    Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (division B of
    Public Law 117-263; 136 Stat. 2970), the authorizations set forth in
    the table in subsection (b), as provided in sections 2601, 2602, 2603
    and 2604 of that Act (136 Stat. 2986, 2987), shall remain in effect
    until October 1, 2026, or the date of the enactment of an Act
    authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year 2027,
    whichever is later.
        (b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:

                          National Guard and Reserve: Extension of 2023 Project Authorizations
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                               Installation or                                 Original Authorized
                    State                          Location                 Project                   Amount
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Alaska...............................  Joint Base Elmendorf-    Aircraft Maintenance     $63,000,000
                                            Richardson............   Hangar................
    Arizona..............................  Morris Air National      Base Entry Complex.....  $12,000,000
                                            Guard Base............
                                           Tucson International     Land Acquisition.......  $11,700,000
                                            Airport...............
    Arkansas.............................  Camp Robinson..........  Automated Multipurpose   $9,500,000
                                                                     Machine Gun Range.....
    Florida..............................  Gainesville............  National Guard           $21,000,000
                                                                     Readiness Center......
                                           Perrine................  Army Reserve Center/     $46,000,000
                                                                     AMSA..................
     Hawaii..............................  Marine Corps Base        C-40 Aircraft            $116,964,000
                                            Kaneohe Bay...........   Maintenance Hangar....
    Indiana..............................   Fort Wayne              Munitions Maintenance    $16,500,000
                                            International Airport.   and Storage Complex...
    Ohio.................................  Rickenbacker Air         Small Arms Range.......  $8,000,000
                                            National Guard Base...
    Puerto Rico..........................  Camp Santiago Joint      Engineering/Housing      $14,500,000
                                            Maneuver Training        Maintenance Shops
                                            Center................   (DPW).................
    West Virginia........................  McLaughlin Air National  C-130J Apron Expansion.  $10,000,000
                                            Guard Base............
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    SEC. 2608. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT FISCAL YEAR 2023
                  PROJECT AT TUCSON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, ARIZONA.

        In the case of the authorization contained in the table in section
    2604 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
    2023 (division B of Public Law 117-263; 136 Stat. 2987) for Tucson
    International Airport, Arizona, the Secretary of the Air Force may
    acquire a parcel of real property consisting of approximately 10 acres
    of land located in the northwest quarter of section 18, township 15
    south, range 14 east, Gila and Salt River Meridian, City of Tucson,
    Pima County, Arizona.

    SEC. 2609. AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT FISCAL YEAR 2026 PROJECT AT ARMY
                  RESERVE CENTER CONROE, TEXAS.

        (a) Project Authorization.--The Secretary of the Army may carry out
    a military construction project to construct a rotary-wing landing pad
    and taxiway at Army Reserve Center, Conroe, Texas, in an amount not to
    exceed $12,000,000.
        (b) Use of Unobligated Prior-year Funds.--To carry out the project
    described in subsection (a), the Secretary of the Army may use
    unobligated funds--
                (1) that have been appropriated for a fiscal year that
            precedes fiscal year 2026; and
                (2) that remain available under the heading ``Military
            Construction, Army Reserve''.

              TITLE XXVII--BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE ACTIVITIES

    SEC. 2701. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR BASE REALIGNMENT AND
                  CLOSURE ACTIVITIES FUNDED THROUGH DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
                  BASE CLOSURE ACCOUNT.

        Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years
    beginning after September 30, 2025, 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 title XXIX of Public Law 101-510; 10
    U.S.C. 2687 note) and funded through the Department of Defense Base
    Closure Account established by section 2906 of such Act (as amended by
    section 2711 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2013 (division B of Public Law 112-239; 126 Stat. 2140)), as
    specified in the funding table in section 4601.

             TITLE XXVIII--MILITARY CONSTRUCTION GENERAL PROVISIONS

                   Subtitle A--Military Construction Programs

    SEC. 2801. FACILITY CONSTRUCTION OR REPAIR: TRANSACTIONS OTHER THAN
                  CONTRACTS AND GRANTS.

        (a) In General.--Subchapter I of chapter 169 of title 10, United
    States Code, is amended by inserting after section 2808 the following
    new section:
    ``Sec. 2808a. Facility construction or repair: transactions other than
                  contracts and grants
        ``(a) Authority.--The Secretary of Defense and each Secretary of a
    military department may enter into transactions (other than contracts,
    cooperative agreements, or grants) to carry out repair and construction
    projects for facilities, including the planning, design, engineering,
    prototyping, piloting, and execution of such repair and construction
    projects.
        ``(b) Use of Amounts.--The Secretary of Defense or a Secretary of a
    military department (as applicable) may carry out projects under
    subsection (a) 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 chapters 221 and 223 of this
    title.
        ``(c) Follow-on Transactions.--A transaction entered into under
    this section for a project may provide for the award of a follow-on
    production contract or transaction to the participants in the
    transaction without further competition, if--
                ``(1) competitive procedures were used for the selection of
            parties for participation in the original transaction; and
                ``(2) the participants in the original transaction
            successfully completed--
                        ``(A) a complete and useable facility; or
                        ``(B) a complete and useable improvement to a
                    facility.
        ``(d) Report.--Not later than March 1, 2027, and annually
    thereafter, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional
    defense committees a report summarizing the use of the authority under
    this section during the fiscal year preceding the date of the report,
    including number of transactions and the costs, types of projects, and
    outcomes of each such transaction.''.
        (b) Applicability.--The amendments made by this section shall apply
    with respect to transactions entered into on or after the date of the
    enactment of this Act.

    SEC. 2802. SUPERVISION OF MILITARY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.

        Section 2851(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
    striking ``the Secretary of the Army'' and all that follows through
    ``approves'' and inserting ``a military department or Government agency
    (as approved by the Secretary of Defense)''.

    SEC. 2803. IMPROVEMENTS TO WATER MANAGEMENT AND SECURITY ON MILITARY
                  INSTALLATIONS.

        (a) In General.--Subchapter III of chapter 169 of title 10, United
    States Code, is amended by inserting after section 2866 the following
    new section:
    ``Sec. 2866a. Risk-based approach to installation water management and
                  security at military installations
        ``(a) In General.--(1) The Secretary concerned shall adopt a risk-
    based approach to water management and security for each military
    installation under the jurisdiction of the Secretary.
        ``(2) The Secretary concerned shall begin implementation of
    paragraph (1) by prioritizing those military installations under the
    jurisdiction of the Secretary that the Secretary determines--
                ``(A) are experiencing the greatest risks to water
            management and water security; and
                ``(B) face the most severe existing or potential adverse
            impacts to mission assurance as a result of such risks.
        ``(3) Determinations under paragraph (2) shall be made on the basis
    of the water management and security assessments made by the Secretary
    concerned under subsection (b).
        ``(b) Water Management and Water Security Assessments.--(1) The
    Secretaries concerned, acting jointly, shall develop a methodology to
    assess risks to water management and water security and mission
    assurance.
        ``(2) Such methodology shall include the following:
                ``(A) An evaluation of all water sources available to a
            military installation, disaggregated by--
                        ``(i) raw water (total available water volume);
                        ``(ii) treated potable water; and
                        ``(iii) treated nonpotable water.
                ``(B) An assessment of relevant supply connections for a
            military installation, including number, type, water flow rate,
            seasonal variability, and the extent of competition for the
            water sources.
                ``(C) A calculation of the total water requirement of the
            military installation that--
                        ``(i) includes an identification of the water usage
                    by tenant commands that reside on the military
                    installation; and
                        ``(ii) describes the water uses that comprise such
                    total water requirement, disaggregated by--
                                ``(I) drinking water uses; and
                                ``(II) nonpotable water uses, including
                            industrial and agricultural uses, such as
                            cooling, irrigation groundskeeping, and wash
                            water.
                ``(D) An evaluation of the age, condition, and
            jurisdictional control of water infrastructure serving the
            military installation, including an estimate of the percentage
            of water lost to such water infrastructure that is in poor or
            failing condition.
                ``(E) An evaluation of the military installation's water
            security risks that could negatively impact mission assurance,
            including--
                        ``(i) the location of the military installation in
                    a drought-prone region;
                        ``(ii) decreasing water levels or sources;
                        ``(iii) effects of new defense water uses on the
                    total water requirement of the military installation;
                        ``(iv) increases to the demand for water in areas
                    outside the jurisdiction of the military installation
                    that--
                                ``(I) result from nondefense or defense
                            adjacent requirements; and
                                ``(II) could affect--
                                        ``(aa) the supply of water
                                    available for use by the military
                                    installation;
                                        ``(bb) the quality of such water;
                                    and
                                        ``(cc) legal issues of the military
                                    installation, such as water rights
                                    disputes.
                ``(F) An evaluation of the capacity of the military
            installation's water supply to withstand or quickly recover
            from water resource constraints, and the overall health of the
            aquifer basin of which the water supply is a part, including
            the robustness of the resource, redundancy, and ability to
            recover from disruption.
                ``(G) An evaluation of existing water metering and
            consumption at the military installation, considered at a
            minimum--
                        ``(i) by type of installation activity, such as
                    training, maintenance, medical, housing, and grounds
                    maintenance and landscaping; and
                        ``(ii) by fluctuations in consumption, including
                    peak consumption by quarter.
                ``(H) The appropriate frequency for reassessment of the
            installations at highest water security risk.
        ``(3) The Secretaries concerned, acting jointly, shall update the
    methodology under paragraph (1) not less frequently than once every ten
    years.
        ``(c) Reassessment of Water Insecure Military Installations.--Each
    Secretary concerned shall update its assessments of the most at-risk
    installations not less frequently than the frequency established under
    subsection (b)(2)(H).
        ``(d) Mitigation of Water Security Risk at Most At-risk
    Installations.--(1) Each Secretary of a military department shall--
                ``(A) identify the three military installations under the
            jurisdiction of the Secretary that are most at-risk for water
            insecurity; and
                ``(B) develop, for each military installation so
            identified, a plan of action and milestones to address--
                        ``(i) risks to water security; and
                        ``(ii) threats to mission assurance.
        ``(2) Each such plan of action shall include the following:
                ``(A) The nature of each risk to the military
            installation's capacity and mission assurance.
                ``(B) The factors contributing to the high degree of risk,
            disaggregated by risks located--
                        ``(i) inside the jurisdiction of the military
                    installation; and
                        ``(ii) outside such jurisdiction.
                ``(C) A plan for implementing installation-level metering
            to ensure more accurate assessments of demand for water at the
            military installation.
                ``(D) An assessment of--
                        ``(i) the effects of planned future missions and
                    new tenants on the demand for water at the military
                    installation; and
                        ``(ii) the corresponding requirements for water
                    infrastructure serving the military installation to
                    ensure adequate water supply for mission assurance.
                ``(E) A list of infrastructure projects to mitigate loss of
            available water supply to leakage, including new construction,
            recapitalization, required maintenance, and modernization of
            existing infrastructure.
                ``(F) A cost-benefit analysis of using `no dig'
            technologies, including cure-in-place pipe lining, to mitigate
            infrastructure degradation that leads to water loss.
        ``(e) Evaluation of Installations for Nonpotable Water Reuse.--(1)
    Each Secretary concerned shall evaluate each military installation
    under the jurisidiction of the Secretary identified pursuant to
    subsection (d)(A), to determine the potential for the military
    installation to mitigate risks to water security through the reuse of
    nonpotable for nondrinking water uses.
        ``(2) Such evaluation shall include the following:
                ``(A) An evaluation of alternative water sources to offset
            use of freshwater, including water recycling and harvested
            rainwater for use as nonpotable water.
                ``(B) An assessment of the feasibility of incorporating,
            when practicable, water-efficient technologies and systems to
            minimize water consumption and wastewater discharge in
            buildings located on the military installation scheduled for
            renovation.
                ``(C) An evaluation of the practicality of implementing
            water reuse systems and other water-saving infrastructure into
            new construction in water-constrained areas, as determined
            pursuant to the applicable water management and security
            assessment under subsection (b).
        ``(f) Cost Effective Landscaping Management Practices.--(1) The
    Secretary concerned shall, to the maximum extent practicable,
    implement, at each military installation under the jurisdiction of the
    Secretary, landscaping management practices that mitigate risks to
    water security and enhance mission assurance by enabling greater
    quantities of water availability for operational, training, and
    maintenance requirements.
        ``(2) For military installations located in arid or semi-arid
    regions, such landscaping management practices shall include practices
    that avoid the cost of irrigation.
        ``(3) For military installations located in nonarid regions, such
    landscaping management practices shall include the use of plants common
    to the region in which the installation is located and native grasses
    and plants that decrease water consumption requirements.
        ``(g) Briefings Required.--(1) Not later than 180 days after the
    date of the enactment of the Military Construction Authorization Act
    for Fiscal Year 2026, the Secretaries concerned shall provide to the
    Committees of the Armed Services of the House of Representatives and
    the Senate a briefing that includes--
                ``(A) an identification, in ranked order, of the military
            installations under the jurisdiction of the Secretary concerned
            that have the most significant risk to water security; and
                ``(B) a description of the schedule for developing the plan
            of action required by subsection (d).
        ``(2) Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of
    the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, and
    annually thereafter not later than the date of President's budget for a
    fiscal year under section 1105 of title 31, the Secretaries concerned
    shall provide to the Committees of the Armed Services of the House of
    Representatives and the Senate a briefing that includes, with respect
    to the period covered by the briefing--
                ``(A) an update on the progress of the Secretary concerned
            toward completing the water security assessment required by
            subsection (b);
                ``(B) up-to-date cost estimates for projects to mitigate
            loss of available water supply to leakage identified pursuant
            to subsection (d)(1)(E); and
                ``(C) a description of--
                        ``(i) any agreement between a Secretary concerned
                    and the head of a non-Department of Defense entity with
                    respect to property under the jurisdiction of the
                    Secretary concerned that may affect--
                                ``(I) the supply of water available to a
                            military installation under the jurisdiction of
                            the Secretary concerned; or
                                ``(II) the demand for water of such a
                            military installation; and
                        ``(ii) any change to--
                                ``(I) the water supply of a military
                            installation under the jurisdiction of the
                            Secretary concerned; or
                                ``(II) the demand for water of such a
                            military installation.
        ``(h) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be
    construed to require the repetition or replacement of any prior water
    assessment or evaluation conducted before the date of the enactment of
    the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, so
    long as such assessment remains accurate and reflects current mission
    requirements.''.
        (b) Conforming Repeal.--Section 2827 of the William M. (Mac)
    Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021
    (Public Law 116-283; 10 U.S.C. 2866 note) is repealed.

    SEC. 2804. AUTHORITY TO USE PROGRESSIVE DESIGN-BUILD PROCEDURES FOR
                  MILITARY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.

        Section 3241(f) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``The Secretary'' and
            inserting ``Subject to paragraph (4), each Secretary'';
                (2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``Any military
            construction contract'' and inserting ``Any construction
            contract for a military construction project'';
                (3) by amending paragraphs (3) and (4) to read as follows:
        ``(3) Not later than March 1, 2027, and annually thereafter, the
    Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense
    committees a report on the use of the authority under this subsection
    that includes the following:
                ``(A) A description of the military construction project
            for which such authority was used, including project title,
            location, scope, and rationale for selecting such project.
                ``(B) The date of award of a contract for such military
            construction project, the initial estimated contract value, and
            the current projected total cost of such project.
                ``(C) A comparison of projected schedule for completion of
            such project with the actual schedule, including dates for
            completing the design of such project and commencing
            construction.
                ``(D) Any realized or anticipated cost savings or
            efficiencies, including those related to time, resources, or
            design innovation, attributable to the use of the use of the
            authority under this subsection for a military construction
            project.
                ``(E) An assessment of risk management benefits, including
            changes in scope, design flexibility, or coordination
            improvements between contractor and the Secretary of a military
            department with jurisdiction over the military construction
            project for which such authority was used.
                ``(F) Any challenges encountered, and mitigation efforts
            made, in the use such authority for the military construction
            project.
        ``(4) Each Secretary of a military department may exercise the
    authority under this subsection using amounts appropriated for such
    purpose on or after the date of the enactment of the National Defense
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026.''.

    SEC. 2805. PILOT PROGRAM ON USE OF ADDITIVE CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGIES
                  AT ARMY INSTALLATIONS.

        (a) In General.--Beginning not later than 90 days after the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army, acting through a
    designee thereof, shall carry out a pilot program on the use of
    additive construction technologies for military construction projects
    on covered installations.
        (b) Selection of Installations.--The Secretary shall--
                (1) select one or more covered installations at which to
            carry out the pilot program under subsection (a); and
                (2) take such steps as may be necessary to minimize any
            disruption from such pilot program on the operations of any
            covered installation so selected.
        (c) Elements.--In carrying out the pilot program under subsection
    (a), the Secretary shall--
                (1) generate a standardized design of one or more military
            housing products compatible with additive construction methods;
                (2) using such additive construction methods, build the
            military housing product or products, as the case may be,
            pursuant to the respective design generated under paragraph
            (1)--
                        (A) at each covered installation selected under
                    subsection (b); and
                        (B) in sufficient quantities, as determined by the
                    Secretary, to demonstrate the advantages and
                    disadvantages of additive construction if adopted
                    across all military installations; and
                (3) prescribe data collection requirements for the
            activities under paragraphs (1) and (2), including with respect
            to design and building schedule, cost information, and effect
            on quality of life, and collect data pursuant to such
            requirements.
        (d) Reports.--
                (1) Interim report.--Not later than 18 months after the
            date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit
            to the congressional defense committees a report on the
            implementation of the pilot program under subsection (a),
            including--
                        (A) a summary of any impediments to such
                    implementation identified by the Secretary, including
                    any statutory or resource limitations;
                        (B) a summary of the recommendations of the
                    Secretary to address any impediment so identified; and
                        (C) any other recommendation of the Secretary for
                    improving the pilot program, including whether to
                    extend or make the pilot program permanent, and a
                    strategic sequencing plan for any extension or
                    permanent adoption so recommended.
                (2) Final report.--Not later than 180 days after the
            termination of the pilot program under subsection (e), the
            Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees
            a report on the results of the pilot program, taking into
            account data collected pursuant to subsection (c)(3).
        (e) Termination.--The authority to carry out the pilot program
    under subsection (a) shall terminate on the date that is three years
    after the date of the enactment of this Act.
        (f) Covered Installation Defined.--In this section, the term
    ``covered installation'' means any installation under the jurisdiction
    of the Secretary of the Army, without regard to whether the covered
    installation is located in or outside of the continental United States.

    SEC. 2806. CONSIDERATION OF MODULAR CONSTRUCTION METHODS FOR MILITARY
                  CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS WITH PROTECTIVE DESIGN ELEMENTS.

        (a) In General.--In determining the requirements for a proposed
    military construction project with protective design elements, the
    Secretary of Defense shall consider the use of modular construction
    methods along with other construction methods to determine the most
    effective method for such military construction project to meet mission
    needs.
        (b) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
    Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and Senate
    a report on the use of modular construction methods as described in
    subsection (a). Such report shall include the following:
                (1) A summary of current Department of Defense policy and
            guidance governing the use of modular construction for military
            construction projects with protective design elements.
                (2) An assessment of the cost effectiveness, construction
            timelines, performance characteristics, and life-cycle costs of
            modular construction methods compared to other construction
            methods for military construction projects.
                (3) Identification of the types of military construction
            projects for which modular construction methods are the most
            appropriate or advantageous, and any limitations or constraints
            on the use of such methods.
                (4) Any recommendations to promote appropriate
            consideration of modular construction methods for military
            construction projects where such methods offer cost, schedule,
            or operational benefits.
        (c) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``modular construction'' means a construction
            process in which components of a military construction project
            are prefabricated off-site under controlled conditions and then
            transported to the site of such project for assembly.
                (2) The term ``protective design elements'' means, with
            respect to a military construction project, that such project
            requires use of materials that have been blast hardened or
            ballistic hardened.

    SEC. 2807. MULTIYEAR CONTRACTING AUTHORITY FOR CERTAIN MILITARY
                  CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.

        (a) Authority for Multiyear Contracting.--Subject to section 3501
    of title 10, United States Code, and the requirements of this section,
    each Secretary of a military department may enter into one or more
    multiyear contracts during fiscal year 2026, for any purchase relating
    to a military construction projects for covered military unaccompanied
    housing (as defined in section 2856 of title 10, United States Code) or
    a military child development center (as defined in section 1800 of such
    title).
        (b) Conditions for Out-Year Contract Payments.--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 2026 is subject to the availability of appropriations
    or funds for that purpose for such later fiscal year.
        (c) Advance Purchases.--A Secretary of a military department may
    enter into one or more contracts, beginning in fiscal year 2026, for an
    advance purchase associated with military construction projects for
    which authorization to enter into a multiyear contracting contract is
    provided under subsection (a), which may include the purchase of
    economic order quantities of materials or components for such covered
    military unaccompanied housing or military child development centers
    when cost savings are achievable.
        (d) Additional Requirements.--
                (1) Cost savings certification.--A Secretary desiring to
            award a multiyear contract under this section shall--
                        (A) shall submit to the congressional defense
                    committees a certification that the multiyear contract
                    will result in cost savings of at least 10 percent
                    compared to a similar one-year contract; and
                        (B) may not award such multiyear contract until the
                    end of the 14-day period beginning on the date of
                    submission of the certification described in
                    subparagraph (A).
                (2) Limitations.--Multiyear contracting authority under
            this section may only be used for military construction
            projects or covered military unaccompanied housing or military
            child development centers that--
                        (A) are included in the future-years defense
                    program submitted for fiscal year 2026 under section
                    221 of title 10, United States Code; and
                        (B) use standardized and repeatable designs.

    SEC. 2808. GUIDANCE FOR MILITARY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS FOR INNOVATION,
                  RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION.

        (a) Guidance Required.--Not later than 120 days after the date of
    the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall issue written
    guidance on the implementation of section 2810 of title 10, United
    States Code.
        (b) Contents.--The guidance required by this section shall include,
    at minimum, the following:
                (1) Procedures and criteria for the development and
            submission of project proposals pursuant to subsection (b) of
            section 2810 of title 10, United States Code.
                (2) Definitions for roles and responsibilities for
            Department of Defense employees with respect to review,
            approval, and execution of projects carried out under the
            authority of such section 2810.
                (3) Clarification on the use of the authority to carry out
            projects under such section 2810 may be coordinated with the
            use of authorities for such projects under sections 2803, 2805,
            and 4123 of title 10, United States Code.
                (4) A process for internal review and validation of
            projects proposed to be carried out using the authority under
            section 2810 of title 10, United States Code, which shall
            include--
                        (A) assessments of how such proposed projects could
                    be integrated across military departments;
                        (B) comprehensive time-phased milestone plans for
                    such proposed projects with clearly defined
                    dependencies; and
                        (C) explicit documentation of budget programming
                    action decisions of the Secretary of the military
                    department with jurisdiction over such project.

    SEC. 2809. AUTHORIZE COST-PLUS INCENTIVE FEE CONTRACTING FOR SIOP
                  INFRASTRUCTURE.

        Notwithstanding section 3323 of title 10, United States Code, the
    Secretary of Defense may authorize the use of contracts using cost-plus
    incentive-fee contracting for military construction projects associated
    with the Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program of the Department
    of Defense at each of the following locations:
                (1) Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Virginia.
                (2) Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate
            Maintenance Facility, Hawaii.
                (3) Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Maine.
                (4) Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance
            Facility, Washington.

                      Subtitle B--Military Housing Reforms

    SEC. 2811. IMPROVEMENTS TO DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HOUSING REQUIREMENTS
                  AND MARKET ANALYSIS.

        (a) In General.--Section 2837(d) of title 10, United States Code,
    is amended by inserting ``, Department of Defense civilian employee,
    and Department of Defense contractor employee'' before ``population''.
        (b) Consideration Authorized.--Section 2872 of such title is
    amended--
                (1) by striking ``In addition to'' and inserting ``(a) In
            addition to''; and
                (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection:
        ``(b) In the case of family housing units, the Secretary concerned
    may consider the need for housing for Department of Defense civilian
    employees and Department of Defense contractor employees when
    exercising any authority or combination of authorities under this
    chapter.''.
        (c) Independent Market Analysis.--
                (1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense, acting through
            the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment
            and in coordination with the Secretaries of the military
            departments, shall seek to enter into an agreement with an
            independent entity to conduct an evaluation by not later than
            September 30, 2026, of the suitability of land owned by the
            Department of Defense in the State of Hawaii for residential
            housing development for members of the Armed Services and the
            families of such members.
                (2) Submission to congress.--Not later than 30 days after
            the date on which the evaluation under paragraph (1) is
            completed, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
            Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives
            and the Senate a report that includes the results of such
            evaluation.

    SEC. 2812. USE OF IMITATIVE SUBSTITUTE BUILDING MATERIALS FOR
                  PRESERVATION OF CERTAIN UNITS OF MILITARY HOUSING UNDER
                  JURISDICTION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.

        Subchapter II of chapter 169 of title 10, United States Code, is
    amended by adding at the end the following new section:
    ``Sec. 2840. Use of imitative substitute building materials for covered
                  housing units
        ``(a) Authority.--Notwithstanding any provision of division A of
    subtitle III of title 54, United States Code, that requires review from
    or consultation with the head of any other Federal agency, the
    Secretary concerned may--
                ``(1) authorize the use of imitative substitute building
            materials to maintain, repair, renovate, rehabilitate, or
            otherwise alter covered housing units located on a military
            installation under the jurisdiction of the Secretary; and
                ``(2) defer the application of historic preservation
            requirements under chapter 3061 of such title on a covered
            housing unit until such covered housing unit is 100 years old,
            regardless of whether such covered housing unit is included on,
            or eligible for inclusion on, the National Register.
        ``(b) Definitions.--In this section:
                ``(1) The term `covered housing unit' means a Government-
            owned or privatized unit of family housing or military
            unaccompanied housing that--
                        ``(A) was constructed after 1962; and
                        ``(B) is under the jurisdiction of the Department
                    of Defense
                ``(2) The term `imitative substitute building materials'
            means modern, industry-standard, natural, composite, and
            synthetic materials that--
                        ``(A) simulate the appearance of building materials
                    original to a covered housing unit; and
                        ``(B) are more cost effective than such building
                    materials.
                ``(3) The term `National Register' means the National
            Register of Historic Places maintained under chapter 3021 of
            title 54, United States Code.''.

    SEC. 2813. MODIFICATION OF CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS WITH RESPECT TO CLOSURE
                  OF MAINTENANCE WORK ORDERS FOR PRIVATIZED MILITARY
                  HOUSING.

        Section 2891(f) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (3) as
            subparagraphs (A) through (C), repsectively;
                (2) by inserting ``(1)'' before ``A landlord providing'';
                (3) by striking subparagraph (C) of paragraph (1) (as so
            redesignated) and inserting the following:
                ``(C) except as provided in paragraph (2), by allowing the
            work order or maintenance ticket to be closed only after the
            landlord makes not fewer than three documented attempts to
            notify the resident of work completion through means that
            include--
                        ``(i) the resident Internet portal for the housing
                    unit;
                        ``(ii) text messaging;
                        ``(iii) email; and
                        ``(iv) telephone.''; and
                (4) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
        ``(2) If a resident does not respond to a landlord after three
    attempts of the landlord to notify the resident of work completion
    pursuant to paragraph (1)(C), the landlord may close the work order or
    maintenance ticket only if--
                ``(A) the landlord submits to the head of the applicable
            housing management office notice that the landlord intends to
            close the work order or maintenance ticket; and
                ``(B) the head of the applicable housing management office
            does not object, in writing, to the closure.''.

    SEC. 2814. INCLUSION OF ADDITIONAL LANDLORD FINANCIAL INFORMATION IN
                  CERTAIN ANNUAL REPORT ON PRIVATIZED MILITARY HOUSING.

        Section 2891c(a)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
    adding at the end the following new subparagraphs:
                ``(G) Information with respect to each insurance policy
            maintained by the landlord for such housing units, including
            the--
                        ``(i) scope of coverage;
                        ``(ii) deductible;
                        ``(iii) policy limit; and
                        ``(iv) total premium amount.
                ``(H) The total amount of remedial payments made by the
            landlord to tenants of such housing units pursuant to a final
            decision under the dispute resolution process under section
            2894 of this title.
                ``(I) For each such remedial payment, a summary of the
            nature of the dispute underlying the final decision that
            required the remedial payment.''.

    SEC. 2815. CONTINUATION OF CERTAIN REPORTING REQUIREMENTS WITH RESPECT
                  TO PRIVATIZED MILITARY HOUSING.

        (a) In General.--Section 1080(a) of the National Defense
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (Public Law 114-92; 10 U.S.C.
    111 note) does not apply to the reports required to be submitted to
    Congress under subsection (b) and subsection (c) of section 2884 of
    title 10, United States Code.
        (b) Conforming Repeal.--Section 1061(c) of the National Defense
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328; 10 U.S.C.
    111 note) is amended by striking paragraph (52).

    SEC. 2816. PILOT PROGRAM FOR EMERGING MOLD REMEDIATION TECHNOLOGIES.

        (a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall carry out a pilot
    program to assess and implement emerging mold monitoring and
    remediation technologies in military family housing.
        (b) Selection of Locations.--The Secretary shall select not fewer
    than three and not more than five military installations at which to
    carry out the pilot program established under subsection (a). The
    Secretary shall prioritize selection of military installations in
    regions with elevated climate-related risk factors for mold growth,
    such as persistent humidity, frequent rainfall, or outdated HVAC
    infrastructure.
        (c) Elements.--In carrying out the pilot program established under
    subsection (a), the Secretary shall--
                (1) install moisture detection systems with advanced
            capabilities, including sensor-based humidity or spore
            monitoring technologies capable of generating early warnings
            for environmental risk conditions;
                (2) implement noninvasive or technology-enabled mold
            remediation tools, such as antimicrobial coatings, dry fogging
            systems, or UV-based sterilization units;
                (3) define infrastructure requirements, including upgrades
            to HVAC systems or building materials, necessary to support
            sustained mold prevention using the selected mold detection
            systems;
                (4) train relevant personnel on the deployment,
            maintenance, and data interpretation of selected mold detection
            systems;
                (5) designate an individual at each military installation
            selected under subsection (b) to oversee the implementation of
            the pilot program; and
                (6) develop a strategic implementation and evaluation plan
            to assess performance of the selected mold detection systems
            and inform future decisions relating to such systems.
        (d) Report and Briefings.--
                (1) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the termination
            date in subsection (e), the Secretary of Defense shall submit
            to the congressional defense committees a report on the results
            of the pilot program, including recommendations for broader
            implementation and an assessment of costs and benefits.
                (2) Briefings.--Upon completion of the implementation plan
            required under subsection (c)(6), the Secretary shall provide
            to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the plan
            and any preliminary findings.
        (e) Termination.--The authority to carry out the pilot program
    under this section shall terminate on the date that is five years after
    the date of the enactment of this Act.
        (f) Military Family Housing Defined.--In this section, the term
    ``military family housing'' means housing provided under subchapter II
    of chapter 169 of title 10, United States Code.

    SEC. 2817. STANDARDIZATION OF MOLD REMEDIATION GUIDELINES ACROSS
                  MILITARY DEPARTMENTS.

        (a) Requirement to Establish Common Guidelines.--Not later than 180
    days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretaries of
    the military departments shall jointly develop and implement uniform
    guidelines for the remediation of mold in military housing, facilities,
    and other real property under jurisdiction of each such Secretary.
        (b) Consistency With Established Standards.--The guidelines
    required under subsection (a) shall be consistent with--
                (1) applicable municipal and State health and environmental
            standards; and
                (2) third-party industry standards, including the standard
            of the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration
            Certification titled ``S520 Standard for Professional Mold
            Remediation'', or any successor standard.
        (c) Applicability.--The guidelines required under subsection (a)
    shall apply--
                (1) to contracts or task orders for mold remediation
            entered into on or after the date of the issuance of such
            guidelines; and
                (2) to mold remediation procedures conducted on or after
            such date of issuance.
        (d) Report.--Not later than 180 days after date of the issuance of
    the guidelines under subsection (a), the Secretaries of the military
    departments shall jointly submit to the congressional defense
    committees a report that includes the guidelines and describes plans
    for implementation of the guidelines and monitoring compliance with the
    guidelines.

    SEC. 2818. INSPECTIONS BY QUALIFIED HOME INSPECTOR OF PRIVATIZED
                  MILITARY HOUSING.

        (a) Establishment of Independent Inspection Protocol.--Not later
    than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the
    Secretary of Defense shall establish a standardized inspection and
    audit program for privatized military housing that provides for such
    inspections and audits to be conducted by an independent qualified home
    inspector.
        (b) Inspection Requirements.--Under the program established by
    subsection (a), a qualified home inspector shall annually inspect a
    statistically representative sample of privatized military housing
    units at each military installation with privatized military housing.
    Such inspection shall include, at a minimum--
                (1) an evaluation of HVAC systems, plumbing, electrical
            systems, and structural integrity of the privatized military
            housing units; and
                (2) an inspection for signs of water intrusion, visible and
            nonvisible mold, microbial contamination, and other indoor air
            quality concerns.
        (c) Inspection Implementation Plan.--Not later than February 1,
    2026, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional
    defense committees a plan to implement the program established under
    subsection (a), including--
                (1) contracting procedures for qualified home inspectors;
                (2) inspection methodologies;
                (3) protocols for reporting, remediation, and follow-up
            actions; and
                (4) integration with existing oversight and compliance
            frameworks for privatized military housing.
        (d) Reporting Requirements.--Not later than March 1, 2026, and
    annually thereafter until March 1, 2031, the Secretary of Defense shall
    submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the results
    of inspections conducted under this section during the preceding
    calendar year. The report shall include--
                (1) findings and deficiencies identified;
                (2) remediation timelines and actions taken; and
                (3) recommendations for improving housing conditions and
            oversight.
        (e) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``privatized military housing'' has the
            meaning given in section 3001(a)(2) of the National Defense
            Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 10
            U.S.C. 2821 note).
                (2) The term ``qualified home inspector'' means an
            individual who--
                        (A) possesses housing inspection credentials
                    required by the State in which the inspection is
                    performed; and
                        (B) is not an employee of, or in a fiduciary
                    relationship with--
                                (i) the Federal Government; or
                                (ii) any entity that owns or manages
                            privatized military housing.

    SEC. 2819. PLAN TO IMPROVE ACCURACY, INTEGRATION, AND INTEROPERABILITY
                  OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE DATA WITH RESPECT TO REAL
                  PROPERTY, INFRASTRUCTURE, MILITARY UNACCOMPANIED HOUSING.

        (a) Plan Required.--
                (1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense shall develop and
            implement a plan to--
                        (A) improve the accuracy, integration, and
                    interoperability of data across system of a military
                    department to track and maintain data with respect to
                    real property, infrastructure, or military
                    unaccompanied housing under the jurisdiction of a
                    Secretary concerned; and
                        (B) enhance, across each military department, the
                    tracking, management, and reporting of data with
                    respect to--
                                (i) the condition of military unaccompanied
                            housing; and
                                (ii) the occupancy rates of military
                            unaccompanied housing.
                (2) Elements.--Such plan shall include the following:
                        (A) A requirement for each Secretary of a military
                    department to update, on an annual basis, the system of
                    the appropriate military department--
                                (i) for real property planning to include--
                                        (I) an accurate statement of
                                    deficits in the occupancy of military
                                    unaccompanied housing under the
                                    jurisdiction of the Secretary;
                                        (II) a summary that aligns such
                                    deficits with unit stationing decisions
                                    of the Secretary; and
                                        (III) a description of the effects
                                    of relevant changes in force structure;
                                    and
                                (ii) to track and maintain data with
                            respect to military unaccompanied housing to
                            include--
                                        (I) real-time occupancy data and
                                    room assignment records with respect to
                                    military unaccompanied housing under
                                    the jurisdiction of the Secretary; and
                                        (II) a standardized automated
                                    process to track completion times of
                                    maintenance requests work orders with
                                    respect to such military unaccompanied
                                    housing.
                        (B) Standards to ensure, with respect to any system
                    of a military department to assess the condition of
                    infrastructure under the jurisdiction of a Secretary of
                    a military department, that--
                                (i) data maintained by any such system is
                            synchronized; and
                                (ii) any such system integrates predictive
                            maintenance tools to--
                                        (I) forecast infrastructure
                                    deterioration; and
                                        (II) prioritize repairs.
                        (C) Enhanced data validation protocols across all
                    housing records of the Department of Defense to--
                                (i) eliminate discrepancies in such housing
                            records; and
                                (ii) ensure accuracy of reports that
                            include data from such housing records.
                        (D) A requirement for each Secretary of a military
                    department to audit, on a periodic basis, data with
                    respect to real property, infrastructure, and military
                    unaccompanied housing under the jurisdiction of the
                    Secretary.
                        (E) Specific milestones to achieve full data
                    synchronization across each system of a military
                    department to track and maintain data with respect to
                    military unaccompanied housing.
                        (F) Requirements, for each system described in
                    subparagraph (E), with respect to system integration,
                    user training, and compliance monitoring.
                        (G) A Department of Defense-wide verification
                    framework to ensure accurate barracks occupancy
                    reporting, which shall include--
                                (i) required physical inspections;
                                (ii) automated reconciliation of unit
                            personnel records with housing assignments; and
                                (iii) mechanisms to prevent ghost
                            occupancy.
                        (H) A Department of Defense-wide strategy for real-
                    time data analytics to--
                                (i) optimize investments in military
                            unaccompanied housing;
                                (ii) improve facility lifecycle management;
                            and
                                (iii) enable predictive maintenance
                            planning;
                        (I) A Department of Defense-wide governance policy
                    for data with respect to military unaccompanied
                    housing, that includes--
                                (i) enforceable protocols for data entry,
                            frequency of updates, access controls,
                            cybersecurity protections; and
                                (ii) standardized reporting requirements.
                        (J) A requirement for each Secretary of a military
                    department to implement a standardized system for
                    members of the Armed Forces, including commanders of
                    military installations to--
                                (i) report discrepancies in data maintained
                            by the Secretary with respect to military
                            unaccompanied housing; and
                                (ii) submit to the Secretary concerned
                            requests for improvements to the system of the
                            appropriate military department to track and
                            maintain data with respect to military
                            unaccompanied housing.
        (b) Deadline.--The Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
    Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives the plan
    required by subsection (a) by not later than September 30, 2026.

    SEC. 2820. RADON TESTING OF MILITARY HOUSING OWNED OR CONTROLLED BY THE
                  FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.

        (a) Report.--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 identifying military housing
    owned or operated by the Federal Government that should be monitored
    for levels of radon at or above the action level established by the
    Environmental Protection Agency, including military housing located on
    military installations evaluated in the report dated April 30, 2020,
    titled ``Evaluation of the DoD's Management of Health and Safety
    Hazards in Government-Owned and Government-Controlled Military Family
    Housing'' (DODIG-2020-082).
        (b) Testing Procedures and Standards.--Each Secretary of a military
    department shall establish procedures at military installations
    identified under subsection (a) under the jurisdiction of such
    Secretary for testing for radon in such housing that are consistent
    with current national consensus standards and are in compliance with
    applicable Federal regulations in order to ensure radon levels at such
    housing are below recommended levels established by the Environmental
    Protection Agency--
                (1) by testing--
                        (A) at least one time every five years for military
                    housing; or
                        (B) at least one time every two years for housing
                    that is above recommended radon levels established by
                    the Environmental Protection Agency until radon levels
                    are reduced to at or below such levels; or
                (2) through the installation of monitoring equipment in
            such housing.
        (c) Notification Regarding Need for Mitigation.--If, as a result of
    testing described in subsection (b), a unit of military housing owned
    or controlled by the Federal Government requires radon mitigation to
    ensure radon levels are below recommended levels established by the
    Environmental Protection Agency, the head of the military installation
    on which such military housing is located shall submit to the Secretary
    of the military department concerned, not later than seven days after
    the determination of the need for radon mitigation, a mitigation plan
    for the housing unit.

    SEC. 2820A. ANNUAL REPORT ON MILITARY FAMILIES ON HOUSING WAITLISTS.

        Subchapter II of chapter 169 of title 10, United States Code, is
    amended by adding at the end the following new section:
    ``Sec. 2840. Annual report on military family housing waitlists
        ``Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this
    section, and on an annual basis thereafter, the Secretary of Defense
    shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that
    includes--
                ``(1) installation-specific data on the number of members
            of the Armed Forces and their dependents on military housing
            waitlists;
                ``(2) an identification of the time spent by each such
            member and their dependents awaiting appropriate housing
            accommodations;
                ``(3) the types of military families comprising such
            waitlists;
                ``(4) the types of military housing such families are
            requesting;
                ``(5) an analysis how such waitlists vary across military
            installation
                ``(6) an analysis of the factors that are creating the need
            for such waitlists; and
                ``(7) an assessment of the causes of waitlist durations
            that exceed ten days;
                ``(8) any other matters the Secretary determines
            appropriate to convey the status of military housing as of the
            date of the submission of the report.''.

    SEC. 2820B. IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPTROLLER GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
                  RELATING TO CRITICAL MILITARY HOUSING SUPPLY AND
                  AFFORDABILITY.

        (a) In General.--Not later than one year after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, and except as provided in subsection (c), the
    Secretary of Defense shall implement each recommendation of the
    Comptroller General of the United States contained in the report dated
    October 30, 2024, and entitled, ``Military Housing: DOD Should Address
    Critical Supply and Affordability Challenges for Service Members''
    (GAO-25-106208), as those recommendations are modified under subsection
    (b).
        (b) Recommendations to Be Implemented.--In carrying out the
    requirements under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall
    implement the recommendations specified under such subsection as
    follows:
                (1) The Secretary shall--
                        (A) perform a structured analysis to develop a
                    comprehensive list of housing areas in which members of
                    the Armed Forces and their families may face the most
                    critical challenges in finding and affording private
                    sector housing in the community;
                        (B) in conducting the analysis under subparagraph
                    (A), consider the unique characteristics of a location,
                    such as vacation rental areas; and
                        (C) regularly update the list required under
                    subparagraph (A) not less frequently than once every
                    two years.
                (2) The Secretary shall obtain and use feedback on the
            financial and quality-of-life effects of limited supply or
            unaffordable housing on members of the Armed Forces, through
            the status of forces survey and other service or installation-
            specific feedback mechanisms.
                (3) The Secretary shall, in coordination with the Secretary
            of each military department--
                        (A) develop a plan for how the Department of
                    Defense can respond to and address the financial and
                    quality-of-life effects in housing areas identified
                    under paragraph (1); and
                        (B) in developing the plan under subparagraph (A),
                    examine strategies for increasing housing supply or
                    providing alternative compensation to offset the
                    effects of limited supply or unaffordable housing in
                    housing areas identified under paragraph (1).
                (4) The Secretary shall clarify, through the issuance of
            guidance to the military departments, the role of the Office of
            the Secretary of Defense in oversight of the Housing
            Requirements and Market Analysis process of the military
            departments to ensure that--
                        (A) the military departments conduct such process
                    in a timely manner; and
                        (B) the Secretary submits to Congress any plans or
                    other matters relating to such process for each fiscal
                    year as required by existing law.
                (5) The Secretary shall ensure that the Assistant Secretary
            of Defense for Energy, Installations, and Environment provides
            updated guidance to the military departments on how
            installations of the Department of Defense should coordinate
            with local communities, including by clearly defining the roles
            and responsibilities of commanders and military housing offices
            of such installations in addressing housing needs.
        (c) Non-implementation Reporting Requirement.--If the Secretary of
    Defense elects not to implement a recommendation specified under
    subsection (a), as modified under subsection (b), the Secretary shall,
    not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act,
    submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House
    of Representatives a report that includes a justification for such
    election.

            Subtitle C--Real Property and Facilities Administration

    SEC. 2821. MODIFICATION TO ASSISTANCE FOR PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE
                  PROJECTS AND SERVICES.

        Section 2391(b)(5)(B)(iv) of title 10, United States Code, is
    amended--
                (1) by inserting ``(including health care, housing, and
            defense critical infrastructure projects and services)'' after
            ``projects and services''; and
                (2) by striking ``the defense industrial base and the
            defense industrial base workers, if the Secretary determines
            such support will improve operations of the Department of
            Defense'' and inserting ``the defense industrial base, defense
            industrial base workers, and military installations''.

    SEC. 2822. MODIFICATION OF REQUIREMENT WITH RESPECT TO MINIMUM CAPITAL
                  INVESTMENT FOR FACILITIES SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION, AND
                  MODERNIZATION FOR MILITARY DEPARTMENTS.

        Section 2680 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) in subsection (b)--
                        (A) in the heading, by inserting ``; Treatment of
                    Certain Amounts'' after ``Exclusion'';
                        (B) by inserting ``(1)'' before ``In making''; and
                        (C) by adding at the end the following new
                    paragraph:
        ``(2) During the period the requirement under subsection (a) is
    effective, each Secretary of a military department may treat amounts
    appropriated for military construction used for the recapitalization of
    existing facilities under the jurisdiction of the Secretary during a
    given fiscal year as part of the total amount required to be invested
    under subsection (a)(2) in the budget of the military department for
    facilities sustainment, restoration, and modernization, except that
    such military construction funds may not comprise more than 20 percent
    of such total amount for such fiscal year.''; and
                (2) by striking subsection (e) and inserting the following:
        ``(e) Definitions.--In this section:
                ``(1) The term `covered facility' means a facility (as
            defined in section 2801 of this title), except that such term
            does not include--
                        ``(A) a facility identified as closed, disposed of,
                    or scheduled for divestment from the inventory of the
                    Department of Defense;
                        ``(B) a facility in which the Department does not
                    have a total ownership interest, including--
                                ``(i) a facility leased by the Department;
                                ``(ii) a facility in which the Department
                            has a lesser property interest under a
                            governing legal instrument; and
                                ``(iii) housing constructed or acquired
                            under subchapter IV of chapter 169 of this
                            title; or
                        ``(C) a facility for which the Department uses--
                                ``(i) nonappropriated funds; or
                                ``(ii) amounts appropriated or otherwise
                            made available for military family housing.
                ``(2) The term `plant replacement value' means, with
            respect to a covered facility, the cost to replace the covered
            facility using amounts appropriated for facilities sustainment,
            restoration, and modernization from the following accounts:
                        ``(A) Operation and maintenance.
                        ``(B) Military construction.
                        ``(C) Research, development, test, and evaluation.
                        ``(D) Working capital funds.''.

    SEC. 2823. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
                  PILOT PROGRAM FOR USE OF COST SAVINGS REALIZED.

        Section 2679(e)(4) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
    striking ``September 30, 2025'' and inserting ``September 30, 2030''.

    SEC. 2824. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE INTERGOVERNMENTAL SUPPORT AGREEMENTS
                  FOR ORDNANCE DISPOSAL.

        Section 2679(f)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
    adding at the end the following new sentence: ``The term does include
    ordnance disposal.''.

    SEC. 2825. AUTHORITIES AVAILABLE FOR ENERGY RESILIENCE AND CONSERVATION
                  INVESTMENT PROGRAM PROJECTS ON PRIVATIZED UTILITY
                  SYSTEMS.

        Section 2688 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) by striking ``of a military department'' each place it
            appears and inserting ``concerned'';
                (2) in subsection (h), by adding at the end the following
            new sentence: ``The Secretary concerned may make such a
            contribution pursuant to any procurement authority available to
            such Secretary, including the authority to modify an existing
            services contract with the entity to which the utility system,
            or a military construction contract if such contribution is in
            an amount equal to the total cost of the project.''; and
                (3) in subsection (k)--
                        (A) by striking ``to carry out a military
                    construction project''; and
                        (B) by adding at the end the following new
                    paragraph:
        ``(3) The Secretary of Defense or the Secretary concerned may enter
    into a contract under paragraph (1) pursuant to any procurement
    authority available to the Secretary, including the authority to modify
    an existing services contract with the conveyee of the utility system,
    or a military construction contract, if the total proposed cost of such
    contract or modification is included in the materials submitted to
    Congress by the Secretary of Defense in support of the budget for that
    fiscal year.''.

    SEC. 2826. REPEAL OF CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO ANTITERRORISM
                  AND FORCE PROTECTION OR URBAN-TRAINING OPERATIONS.

        (a) Repeal.--Section 2859 of title 10, United States Code, is
    repealed.
        (b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 2864 of such title is amended--
                (1) by striking subsection (e); and
                (2) by redesignating subsection (f) as subsection (e).

    SEC. 2827. REPEAL OF PILOT PROGRAM AUTHORIZING OVERHEAD COST
                  REIMBURSEMENTS FROM MAJOR RANGE AND TEST FACILITY BASE
                  USERS AT CERTAIN DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
                  INSTALLATIONS.

        Section 2862 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81; 10 U.S.C. 9771 note prec) is repealed.

    SEC. 2828. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PROCEDURES WITH RESPECT TO PLANNING
                  COORDINATION FOR GRID RESILIENCY ON MILITARY
                  INSTALLATIONS.

        Section 2920(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
    adding at the end the following new paragraphs:
        ``(5) The Secretary shall establish internal processes to support
    coordination with external regulatory and planning entities involved in
    grid reliability, transmission infrastructure, and long-term energy
    planning, in order to assess and mitigate risks to defense-critical
    installations, advance the energy security objectives of the
    Department, and comply with statutory mandates under this section.
        ``(6) Coordination under paragraph (5)--
                ``(A) shall include identification of mission-critical
            loads and infrastructure dependencies and load profiles at or
            near military installations; and
                ``(B) may include consultation with relevant Federal and
            non-Federal entities.''.

    SEC. 2829. MASTER PLANS FOR SERVICE ACADEMIES.

        (a) Plans Required.--Each Secretary of a military department shall
    develop a master plan for each Service Academy under the jurisdiction
    of the Secretary to comprehensively address infrastructure requirements
    of such Service Academy. Each master plan shall include the following:
                (1) Consideration of the requirements of subparagraphs (A)
            through (D) of section 2864(a)(2) of title 10, United States
            Code.
                (2) For the Service Academy that is the subject of a master
            plan--
                        (A) a list of infrastructure located at the Service
                    Academy that is in poor or failing condition on or
                    before the date described in subsection (c);
                        (B) a plan for replacing, recapitalizing, or
                    renovating such infrastructure not later than five
                    years after such date; and
                        (C) a list of infrastructure located at the Service
                    Academy that--
                                (i) is listed on the National Register of
                            Historic Places (maintained under chapter 3021
                            of title 54, United States Code) on or before
                            the date described in subsection (b); or
                                (ii) will be eligible inclusion on the
                            National Register of Historic Places not later
                            than five years after the date of the enactment
                            of this Act.
                (3) An assessment of risks posed by disruptions in energy
            availability, risks posed by extreme weather (as defined in
            section 101 of title 10 United States Code), cybersecurity
            risks, and risks related to availability of clean water
            applicable to the Service Academy that is the subject of a
            master plan.
        (b) Additional Requirement.--Each master plan required under
    subsection (a) shall propose a method to address the requirements of
    paragraphs (1) and (3) of such subsection not later than five years
    after the date described in subsection (c).
        (c) Deadline.--Each master plan required under subsection (a) shall
    be completed no later than September 30, 2027.
        (d) Briefing.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, each Secretary of a military department shall
    provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House
    of Representatives a briefing on the timeline for the completion of the
    master plans required under subsection (a).
        (e) Submission of Plan.--Not later than 30 days after the date on
    which a Secretary of a military department completes a master plan
    required under subsection (a) or December 1, 2027, whichever is
    earlier, the Secretary shall provide to the Committees on Armed
    Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a copy of the
    master plan.
        (f) Service Academy Defined.--In this section, the term ``Service
    Academy'' has the meaning given in section 347 of title 10, United
    States Code.

    SEC. 2830. REVIEW OF UNIFIED FACILITIES CRITERIA APPLICABLE TO MILITARY
                  CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS; REPORT.

        (a) Review Required.--
                (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
            the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in
            coordination with the Assistant Secretary of Defense for
            Energy, Installations, and Environment, shall conduct a
            comprehensive review of all Unified Facilities Criteria
            applicable to military construction projects that the Secretary
            determines--
                        (A) contribute to the extent to which military
                    construction projects incur greater costs than
                    substantially similar commercial construction projects;
                        (B) are outdated, redundant, or unnecessarily
                    burdensome; or
                        (C) could be consolidated or eliminated to improve
                    the efficiency of military construction projects.
                (2) Considerations.--In conducting such review, the
            Secretary of Defense shall--
                        (A) consider the unique operational requirements
                    and security considerations of the Department of
                    Defense; and
                        (B) ensure any revisions to the Unified Facilities
                    Criteria the Secretary recommends pursuant to such
                    review would maintain the mission readiness and force
                    protection standards of the Department.
        (b) Elements.--Pursuant to such review, the Secretary shall--
                (1) identify criteria in the Unified Facilities Criteria
            that the Secretary determines--
                        (A) contribute disproportionately to cost premiums
                    for military construction projects, particularly such
                    standards that are not commonly required in
                    substantially similar commercial construction projects;
                    or
                        (B) neither reflect relevant industry standards as
                    of the date of the enactment of this Act nor Department
                    of Defense-specific needs that are not addressed in
                    relevant State codes;
                (2) analyze whether such criteria are mandated by law,
            regulation, or internal policy, and the origin of such
            criteria;
                (3) evaluate whether--
                        (A) such criteria could be modified or eliminated
                    without compromising safety and mission readiness; and
                        (B) standards for substantially similar commercial
                    construction projects could be substituted for such
                    criteria to improve cost-effectiveness and efficiency
                    of military construction projects.
        (c) Report.--Not later than 270 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
    congressional defense committees a report on the findings of the review
    required under subsection (a) that includes the following:
                (1) A list of criteria in the Unified Facilities Criteria
            the Secretary--
                        (A) determines contributes to the extent to which
                    military construction projects incur greater costs than
                    substantially similar commercial construction projects;
                    and
                        (B) recommends for revision, replacement, or
                    recision pursuant to such review.
                (2) For each such criteria, an explanation of the reasons
            for the recommendation of the Secretary.
                (3) An explanation of the anticipated cost savings and
            performance implications the Secretary estimates would result
            from each recommended revision, replacement, or recision.
                (4) A plan and timeline for implementation of each
            recommended revision, replacement, or recision.
                (5) Policy or legislative recommendations the Secretary
            determines are necessary to support such implementations.
                (6) An explanation of how the Secretary will ensure that
            critical defense-specific standards will be preserved during
            any revisions, replacements, or recisions implemented pursuant
            to the review.
        (d) Military Construction Project Defined.--In this section, the
    term ``military construction project'' has the meaning given such term
    in section 2801 of title 10, United States Code.

    SEC. 2831. ANNUAL REPORT ON COST PREMIUM FOR CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN
                  FACILITIES.

        (a) Report Required.--Not later than March 1, 2026, and annually
    thereafter for five years, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
    congressional defense committees a report that includes a detailed
    quantitative and qualitative assessment of the cost premium for
    construction of facilities selected under subsection (b).
        (b) Selection of Facilities.--The Secretary shall select not more
    than five facilities to include in the report required under subsection
    (a), which may include the following:
                (1) A unit of covered military unaccompanied housing (as
            defined in section 2856 of title 10, United States Code).
                (2) A military child development center (as defined in
            section 1800 of such title).
                (3) An administrative facility located on a military
            installation.
                (4) Military family housing.
                (5) Military aircraft hangars and runways.
                (6) Physical fitness centers located on military
            installations.
        (c) Contents.--Each report required under subsection (a) shall
    include the following:
                (1) The cost premium, expressed as a percentage, for the
            facilities selected under subsection (b).
                (2) A detailed assessment of the factors contributing to
            cost premium, including--
                        (A) compliance with the Unified Facilities
                    Criteria/DoD Building Code (UFC 1-200-01) and any other
                    design requirements specific to military construction
                    projects;
                        (B) compliance with UFC 4-010-01 titled ``DoD
                    Minimum Antiterrorism Standards for Buildings'';
                        (C) prevailing wage and labor requirements;
                        (D) Federal procurement requirements contained in
                    the Federal Acquisition Regulation and the Department
                    of Defense Supplement to the Federal Acquisition
                    Regulation;
                        (E) security requirements relating to access to
                    military installations; and
                        (F) requirements relating to sustainability and
                    energy efficiency.
        (d) Recommendations.--Each report required under subsection (a)
    shall include recommendations for the following:
                (1) Proposed statutory, regulatory, or policy reforms to
            reduce the cost premium for military construction without
            compromising mission needs.
                (2) Best practices from the private sector and State or
            local government construction projects that could improve cost
            efficiency for military construction projects.
                (3) Alternative construction methodologies and procurement
            strategies that could mitigate the cost premium for military
            construction.
        (e) Cost Premium for Military Construction Defined.--In this
    section, the term ``cost premium'', with respect to a facility, means
    the difference between--
                (1) the cost to construct a new facility carried out by the
            Secretary of Defense; and
                (2) the estimated cost to construct a similar facility
            carried out by a private entity, as adjusted for size,
            geographic location, and function of such facility.

    SEC. 2832. HISTORICAL MARKER COMMEMORATING EFFECTS OF RADIATION
                  EXPOSURE AT HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE AND WHITE SANDS
                  MISSILE RANGE.

        (a) Historical Markers Required.--
                (1) Holloman air force base.--The Secretary of the Air
            Force shall place a historical marker as described in
            subsection (b) in a publicly accessible location at the
            Holloman Air Force Base.
                (2) White sands missile range.--The Secretary of the Army
            shall place a historical marker as described in subsection (b)
            in a publicly accessible location at the White Sands Missile
            Range.
        (b) Required Information.--A historical marker described in
    subsection (a) shall commemorate the effects of radiation exposure on
    communities in New Mexico as a result of the Manhattan Project and the
    nuclear test conducted at the Trinity Site. Such historical marker
    shall include, at a minimum, the following:
                (1) An unclassified description of the history of the
            Manhattan Project and its purpose, including a description of
            the nuclear test conducted at the Trinity Site.
                (2) A description of how the classified nature of the
            Manhattan Project and the nuclear test conducted at the Trinity
            Site led to the unknowing exposure of individuals in
            communities located downwind from such testing to radiological
            byproducts and associated consequences of such byproducts.
        (c) Briefing Required.--Not later than one year after the date of
    the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Air Force and Secretary
    of the Army shall jointly provide to the Committees on Armed Services
    of the House of Representatives and Senate a briefing on the
    implementation of the requirements of this section.
        (d) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``Manhattan Project'' means the Federal
            military program to develop an atomic bomb ending on December
            31, 1946.
                (2) The term ``Trinity Site'' means the location in the
            Jornada del Muerto desert near Alamogordo, New Mexico, where a
            nuclear weapon was detonated on July 16, 1945.

    SEC. 2833. NAME OF DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY MILITARY INSTALLATION,
                  AUGUSTA, GEORGIA.

        The military installation under the jurisdiction of the Department
    of the Army located in Augusta, Georgia, shall after the date of the
    enactment of this Act be known and designated as ``Fort Shugart
    Gordon''. Any reference to such military installation in any law,
    regulation, map, document, record, or other paper of the United States
    shall be considered a reference to Fort Shugart Gordon.

    SEC. 2834. NAME OF THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY MILITARY INSTALLATION
                  LOCATED IN MUSCOGEE COUNTY AND CHATTAHOOCHEE COUNTY,
                  GEORGIA.

        The military installation under the jurisdiction of the Department
    of the Army located in Muscogee County and Chattahoochee County,
    Georgia, shall on and after the date of the enactment of this Act be
    known and designated as ``Fort Moore'', in commemoration of Lieutenant
    General Harold G. Moore, Jr., United States Army, and Mrs. Julia
    Compton Moore. Any reference to such military installation in any law,
    regulation, map, document, record, or other paper of the United States
    shall be considered a reference to Fort Moore.

    SEC. 2835. ACCESS TO MILITARY INSTALLATIONS FOR CERTAIN SURVIVING GOLD
                  STAR FAMILY MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.

        (a) Procedures for Access of Surviving Gold Star Family Members
    Required.--The Secretary of Defense, acting jointly with the Secretary
    of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating when it is not
    operating as a Service in the Navy, shall establish procedures by which
    any eligible Surviving Gold Star Family Member of a covered member of
    the Armed Forces may obtain unescorted access, as appropriate, to
    military installations, including commissary and exchange stores,
    notwithstanding the purpose of such access.
        (b) Considerations.--Any procedures established under this section
    shall--
                (1) be applied consistently across the Department of
            Defense and the Secretary of the department in which the Coast
            Guard is operating when it is not operating as a Service in the
            Navy, including all components of the Departments;
                (2) minimize any administrative burden on a Surviving Gold
            Star Family Member;
                (3) take into account measures required to ensure the
            security of military installations, including eligibility for
            access, renewal periodicity, and installation commander
            discretion to temporarily limit access only as necessary; and
                (4) take into account such other factors as the Secretary
            of Defense or the Secretary of the department in which the
            Coast Guard is operating when it is not operating as a Service
            in the Navy considers appropriate.
        (c) Deadline.--The procedures required by subsection (a) shall be
    established by the date that is not later than 180 days after the date
    of the enactment of this Act.
        (d) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``eligible Surviving Gold Star Family Member''
            means an individual who is a widow or widower, unmarried
            partner, parent, grandparent, child, stepchild, child through
            adoption, brother, half-brother, sister, half-sister, or
            stepsibling of a covered member of the Armed Forces, or other
            family member as the Secretary considers appropriate.
                (2) The term ``covered member of the Armed Forces'' means a
            member of the Armed Forces who dies while serving--
                        (A) on active duty; or
                        (B) on such reserve or National Guard duty as the
                    Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of the
                    department in which the Coast Guard is operating when
                    it is not operating as a Service in the Navy may
                    jointly specify for purposes of this section.

    SEC. 2836. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE REPORT ON HOUSING POLICY IN GUAM.

        (a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the
    Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, shall, not later than March
    1, 2026, submit to Congress a report that identifies the long term
    economic impacts of Department of Defense housing policy in Guam.
        (b) Elements.--Such report may include--
                (1) an identification of the impact of Department of
            Defense policies on the cost of new home construction in Guam;
                (2) the cost to purchase or rent a home in Guam;
                (3) the possibility of excess Department of Defense housing
            affecting housing markets in Guam;
                (4) the relative purchasing power within housing markets of
            Department of Defense personnel as compared to other Guam
            residents; and
                (5) such other matters as determined relevant by the
            Secretary.

    SEC. 2837. CLARIFICATION OF LAND CONVEYANCE, FORT HOOD, TEXAS.

        Section 2848(a) of the Ronald W. Reagan National Defense
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005 (Public Law 108-375; 118 Stat.
    2140) is amended--
                (1) by striking ``the sole purpose'' and inserting ``the
            purpose''; and
                (2) by striking ``an upper level (junior, senior, and
            graduate) university'' and inserting ``a university, which may
            include other activities that benefit the community,''.

    SEC. 2838. REPORT ON IMPROVING TRIBAL ACCESS TO DEFENSE INFRASTRUCTURE
                  PROGRAMS.

        Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act,
    the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Office of Local
    Defense Community Cooperation, shall submit a report to the
    congressional defense committees that--
                (1) assesses barriers to Tribal participation in the
            Defense Community Infrastructure Program and related
            initiatives;
                (2) provides an overview of infrastructure needs in
            defense-adjacent Tribal communities;
                (3) analyzes statutory and regulatory limitations to Tribal
            eligibility under section 2391 of title 10, United States Code;
            and
                (4) recommends legislative or programmatic changes to
            improve Tribal access, including possible amendments to
            existing law or the establishment of complementary programs.

    SEC. 2839. PROHIBITION ON THE USE OF SINGLE-SEX FACILITIES ON MILITARY
                  INSTALLATIONS THAT DO NOT CORRESPOND TO THE SEX OF AN
                  INDIVIDUAL.

        (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no
    person may, except as provided in subsection (b) or subsection (c),
    access or use a single-sex facility on a military installation that
    does not correspond to the sex of such person.
        (b) Exception.--The prohibition in subsection (a) shall not apply
    with respect to--
                (1) emergency medical personnel responding to a medical
            emergency; or
                (2) law enforcement officers in active pursuit of a
            suspect, or as part of an active investigation.
        (c) National Security Waiver.--The Secretary of Defense may, on a
    case-by-case basis, waive the prohibition in subsection (a) if the
    Secretary determines the waiver is necessary to advance the national
    security interests of the United States.
        (d) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``female'' means an individual who naturally
            has, had, will have, or would have, but for a developmental or
            genetic anomaly or historical accident, the reproductive system
            that at some point produces, transports, and utilizes eggs for
            fertilization.
                (2) The term ``male'' means an individual who naturally
            has, had, will have, or would have, but for a developmental or
            genetic anomaly or historical accident, the reproductive system
            that at some point produces, transports, and utilizes sperm for
            fertilization.
                (3) The term ``military installation'' has the meaning
            given such term in section 2801 of title 10, United States
            Code.
                (4) The term ``single-sex facility'' means a space intended
            for the use of one biological sex (male or female), including
            a--
                        (A) restroom;
                        (B) locker room; or
                        (C) changing room.
                (5) The term ``sex'' means the biological determination as
            to whether an individual is male or female.

                          Subtitle D--Land Conveyances

    SEC. 2841. EXTENSION OF SUNSET FOR LAND CONVEYANCE, SHARPE ARMY DEPOT,
                  LATHROP, CALIFORNIA.

        Section 2833(g) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283) is amended
    by striking ``five years'' and inserting ``10 years''.

    SEC. 2842. LAND CONVEYANCE, FORMER CURTIS BAY DEPOT, MARYLAND.

        (a) Conveyance Authorized.--
                (1) In general.--The Administrator of General Services, in
            consultation with the Director of the Defense Logistics Agency
            may convey to the Maryland Economic Development Corporation (in
            this section, referred to as ``MEDCO''), all right, title, and
            interest of the United States in and to a parcel of real
            property, including improvements thereon, consisting of
            approximately 435.00 acres at 710 Ordnance Road, the former
            Curtis Bay Depot for the purpose of economic development.
                (2) Consultation with coast guard.--In carrying out the
            conveyance under this subsection, the Administrator shall
            consult with the Secretary of Homeland Security with respect to
            matters concerning the equities of the Coast Guard in areas in
            proximity to such parcel of real property.
        (b) Consideration Required.--As consideration for the conveyance
    under subsection (a), MEDCO shall provide an amount that is equivalent
    to the fair market value to the Federal Buildings Fund for the right,
    title, and interest conveyed under such subsection, based on an
    appraisal approved by the Administrator. The consideration under this
    subsection may be provided by cash payment, in-kind regulatory closure,
    or a combination thereof, at such time as the Administrator may
    require.
        (c) Payment of Costs of Conveyance.--
                (1) Payment required.--The Administrator may require MEDCO
            to cover all costs (except costs for environmental remediation
            of the property) to be incurred by the Administrator, or to
            reimburse the Administrator for costs incurred by the
            Administrator, to carry out the conveyance under this section,
            including survey costs, costs for environmental documentation,
            and any other administrative costs related to the conveyance.
            If amounts are collected from MEDCO in advance of the
            Administrator incurring the actual costs, and the amount
            collected exceeds the costs actually incurred by the
            Administrator to carry out the conveyance, the Administrator
            shall refund the excess amount to MEDCO.
                (2) Treatment of amounts received.--Amounts received under
            paragraph (1) as reimbursement for costs incurred by the
            Administrator to carry out the conveyance under subsection (a)
            shall remain available until expended.
        (d) Description of Property.--The exact acreage and legal
    description of the property to be conveyed under subsection (a) shall
    be determined by a survey satisfactory to the Administrator.
        (e) Additional Terms and Conditions.--The conveyance under this
    section shall be subject to the following:
                (1) The Administrator may require such additional terms and
            conditions in connection with the conveyance under subsection
            (a) as the Administrator considers appropriate to protect the
            interests of the United States.
                (2) MEDCO shall execute a purchase and sale agreement
            within one year of enactment of this legislation.
                (3) The conveyance will be on an ``as-is, where-is'' basis
            via quitclaim deed subject to an access easement to the U. S.
            Army Reserve Facility along the shoreline of Curtis Bay.
                (4) The conveyance will be in compliance with the
            Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and
            Liability Act (CERCLA) of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9620(h)).
                (5) To the maximum extent possible, the Federal Government
            shall incorporate land use controls to satisfy CERCLA
            requirements for the purpose of expediting disposition and
            subsequent redevelopment.

    SEC. 2843. LAND CONVEYANCE, SIGSBEE PARK ANNEX, NAVAL AIR STATION, KEY
                  WEST, FLORIDA.

        (a) Conveyance Authorized.--The Secretary of the Navy (in this
    section referred to as the ``Secretary'') may convey some or all right,
    title and interest of the United States in and to the parcels of real
    property via sale or lease, consisting of approximately 19 acres and
    improvements thereon, located at Naval Air Station Key West Sigsbee
    Park area, that are former sites of military family housing supporting
    military personnel assigned to the Naval Air Station Key West.
        (b) Competitive Requirement.--The Secretary shall use competitive
    procedures for any land conveyance authorized by subsection (a).
        (c) Consideration.--The Secretary shall require as consideration
    for any conveyance under subsection (a), tendered by cash payment or
    in-kind consideration, an amount equal to no less than the fair market
    value, as determined by the Secretary, of the real property and any
    improvements thereon.
        (d) Description of Parcels.--The exact acreage and legal
    description of the parcel(s) to be conveyed under subsection (a) shall
    be determined by a survey that is satisfactory to the Secretary. The
    cost of the survey shall be borne by the recipient of the parcels.
        (e) Additional Terms and Conditions.--The Secretary may require
    such additional terms and conditions in connection with the conveyance
    under subsection (a) as the Secretary considers appropriate to protect
    the interests of the United States.
        (f) Inapplicability of Certain Provisions of Law.--Any conveyance
    of property under this section shall not be subject to sections 2696 of
    title 10 and 11411 of title 42, United States Code. The acquisition of
    a facility, construction of a facility, or improvements to an existing
    facility using the authority provided by subparagraph (c)(2)(A) or
    (c)(3) shall not be treated as a military construction project for
    which an authorization is required by section 2802 of title 10, United
    States Code.
        (g) Definitions.--
                (1) The term ``ancillary supporting facilities'', ``housing
            unit'', and ``military unaccompanied housing'' have the
            meanings given such terms in section 2871 of title 10, United
            States Code.
                (2) The term ``military housing area'' means a ``military
            housing area'', as such term is used in section 403 of title
            37, United States Code.

      Subtitle E--Modifications to Unspecified Minor Military Construction

    SEC. 2851. DEADLINE FOR CONGRESSIONAL NOTIFICATION OF DECISIONS TO
                  CARRY OUT CERTAIN UNSPECIFIED MINOR MILITARY CONSTRUCTION
                  PROJECTS.

        Section 2805(b)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) by striking ``shall notify'' and inserting ``shall
            submit, in an electronic medium pursuant to section 480 of this
            title, to'';
                (2) by inserting ``a notification'' after ``appropriate
            committees of Congress''; and
                (3) by striking ``, of the justification'' and all that
            follows through ``of this title.'' and inserting ``by not later
            than 90 days after the date on which the Secretary concerned
            obligates funds for the project. Such notification shall
            include, with respect to the project, a description, a
            justification, and an estimation of the total cost to the
            United States.''.

    SEC. 2852. MODIFICATION TO UNSPECIFIED MINOR MILITARY CONSTRUCTION
                  AUTHORITY FOR LABORATORY REVITALIZATION PROJECTS.

        Section 2805 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) in paragraph (2) of subsection (b), by striking
            ``$4,000,000'' and inserting ``$6,000,000'';
                (2) in subsection (d)--
                        (A) by striking ``$9,000,000'' each place it
                    appears and inserting ``$20,000,000'';
                        (B) in paragraph (3), by inserting ``and that costs
                    more than the amount specified in subsection (b)(2)''
                    after ``to which this subsection applies'';
                        (C) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph
                    (6); and
                        (D) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following
                    new paragraphs:
        ``(4)(A) The Secretary concerned shall review, on an annual basis,
    the thresholds for funding specified in this section to determine
    whether such thresholds should be increased.
        ``(B) In making a determination under subparagraph (A), the
    Secretary of concerned shall consider the UFC 3-701-01 DoD Facilities
    Pricing Guide.
        ``(5) If the Secretary concerned makes a decision to increase a
    threshold for funding specified in this section, the Secretary
    concerned shall notify the appropriate committees of Congress of such
    decision and the facts concerning the increase to such threshold. Such
    increase may take effect only after the end of the 14-day period
    beginning on the date the notification is received by such appropriate
    committees of Congress in an electronic medium pursuant to section 480
    of this title.''; and
                (3) by striking subsection (f) and inserting the following:
        ``(f) Adjustment of Dollar Limitations for Location.--During the
    period beginning on the date of the enactment of the Military
    Construction Act for Fiscal Year 2026 and ending on September 30, 2028,
    the Secretary concerned shall adjust the dollar limitations specified
    in this section applicable to an unspecified minor military
    construction project to reflect the area construction cost index for
    military construction projects published by the Department of Defense
    during the prior fiscal year for the location of the project, except
    that no limitation specified in this section may exceed $30,000,000 as
    the result of any adjustment made under this subsection.''.

    SEC. 2853. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY FOR INDO-PACIFIC POSTURE
                  UNSPECIFIED MINOR MILITARY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.

        Section 2810(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
    Fiscal Year 2024 (10 U.S.C. 2805 note) is amended by striking
    ``$30,000,000'' and inserting ``$50,000,000''.

    SEC. 2854. AMENDMENTS TO DEFENSE LABORATORY MODERNIZATION PROGRAM.

        Section 2805(g)(5) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
    striking ``$150,000,000'' and inserting ``$300,000,000''.

    SEC. 2855. TRANSFER OF DEFENSE LABORATORY MODERNIZATION PROGRAM
                  AUTHORITY TO PROVISION OF LAW WITH RESPECT TO MILITARY
                  CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS FOR RESEARCH, TEST, DEVELOPMENT,
                  AND EVALUATION.

        Subsection (g) of section 2805 of title 10, United States Code (as
    amended by section 2854), is--
                (1) transferred to the end of section 2810 of such title;
            and
                (2) redesignated as subsection (f) of such section.

    SEC. 2856. AUTHORITY OF A SECRETARY CONCERNED TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN
                  UNSPECIFIED MINOR MILITARY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.

        Section 2815(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) by inserting ``, including unspecified minor military
            construction projects not otherwise authorized by law,'' after
            ``military construction projects''; and
                (2) by striking ``in accordance with'' and all that follows
            through the end of the subsection and inserting the following:
            ``in accordance with--
                ``(1) section 2802 of this title (except as provided in
            subsection (e)); or
                ``(2) section 2805 of this title.''.

    SEC. 2857. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PILOT PROGRAM FOR ADDITIVE
                  MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGIES IN MILITARY CONSTRUCTION
                  PROJECTS.

        (a) In General.--Subchapter I of chapter 169 of title 10, United
    States Code, is amended by inserting after section 2805 the following
    new section (and conforming the table of contents at the beginning of
    such chapter accordingly):
    ``Sec. 2805a. Pilot program for use of additive manufacturing
                  technologies in unspecified minor construction projects
        ``(a) Establishment.--The Secretary of Defense, acting through the
    Secretaries of the military departments, may establish a pilot program
    to, in accordance with section 2805 of this title, carry out
    unspecified minor military construction projects using additive
    manufacturing technology.
        ``(b) Designation of Official.--(1) The Secretary of Defense shall
    designate an individual to be responsible for administering the pilot
    program under this section. Such individual shall establish guidelines
    and procedures with respect to carrying out unspecified minor military
    construction projects using additive manufacturing technology pursuant
    to the pilot program.
        ``(2) In developing such guidance and procedures, such individual
    shall consult with--
                ``(A) the Commander of the Naval Facilities Engineering
            Systems Command, with respect to matters concerning the
            Department of the Navy; and
                ``(B) the Commanding General of the Army Corps of
            Engineers, with respect to matters concerning the Department of
            the Army.
        ``(c) After-action Reviews.--(1) With respect to military
    construction projects under the jurisdiction of the Department of the
    Navy carried out pursuant to the pilot program under this section, the
    Commander of the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command shall
    develop and issue guidance for documenting after-action reviews and
    validating lessons learned from such military construction projects.
        ``(2) With respect to military construction projects under the
    jurisdiction of the Department of the Army carried out pursuant to the
    pilot program under this section, the Commanding General of the Army
    Corps of Engineers shall develop and issue guidance for documenting
    after-action reviews and validating lessons learned from such military
    construction projects.
        ``(d) Termination Date.--The authority of the Secretary of Defense
    to carry out the pilot program under this section shall terminate on
    the date that this ten years after the date of the enactment of this
    section.''.
        (b) Revision to Unified Facilities Criteria.--
                (1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense, in coordination
            with the Secretaries of the military departments, shall revise
            provisions of the Unified Facilities Criteria applicable to the
            planning and design of military construction projects to ensure
            that building practices and standards of the Department of
            Defense incorporate up-to-date additive manufacturing
            technologies.
                (2) Report required.--Not later than February 1, 2026, the
            Secretary of Defense shall submit to the appropriate
            congressional committees a report that includes a description
            of revisions made to the Unified Facilities Criteria pursuant
            to paragraph (1).
                (3) Appropriate congressional committees defined.--In this
            subsection, the term ``appropriate congressional committees''
            means--
                        (A) the Committees on Armed Services of the House
                    of Representatives and the Senate; and
                        (B) the Subcommittees on Military Construction,
                    Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies of the
                    Committees on Appropriations of the House of
                    Representatives and the Senate.

    SEC. 2858. ESTABLISHMENT OF STRATEGIC SPACEPORT PROGRAM.

        (a) Report on Expanding Launch Capacity.--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
    that includes--
                (1) an assessment of the feasibility and advisability of
            incorporating additional Federal, commercial, or State-operated
            spaceports into the national security launch infrastructure of
            the Deparmtent of Defense;
                (2) a review of the infrastructure, range support, airspace
            access, and ability of each site to meet national security
            launch requirements;
                (3) identification of other coastal locations throughout
            the continental United States that would be suitable for
            development to expand national security launch infrastructure;
                (4) a review of Federal authorities, policies, and statutes
            that inhibit expansion of launch infrastructure at existing
            launch sites of the Department; and
                (5) a framework to assess and prioritize surge launch
            infrastructure expansion options.
        (b) Recommendations for a Strategic Spaceport Program.--Not later
    than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the
    Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees
    recommendations for the creation of a strategic spaceport program that
    includes--
                (1) investments required to create or expand the necessary
            vertical launch infrastructure to support national security and
            combatant command requirements;
                (2) innovative means to expand partnerships with State or
            local authorities to accelerate launch capacity expansion;
                (3) changes to authorities, policy or statute required to
            foster the expansion of vertical launch infrastructure within
            the United States and improve efficiency of all existing
            spaceport operations, including deconfliction of spectrum and
            airspace use; and
                (4) a framework to designate strategic spaceports and
            integrate such spaceports into Department of Defense
            operational, mobility, and joint force deployment planning.
        (c) Avoidance of Duplication.--The Secretary shall ensure that the
    strategic spaceport program--
                (1) builds upon but does not duplicate ongoing efforts
            under the Spaceport of the Future initiative; and
                (2) leverages existing infrastructure.

                   Subtitle F--Limitations and Other Matters

    SEC. 2861. MODIFICATION TO DEFINITION OF MILITARY INSTALLATION
                  RESILIENCE.

        Section 101(f)(8) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) by striking ``or from'' before ``anticipated or
            unanticipated changes in environmental conditions''; and
                (2) by inserting ``, energy or water disruptions, or human-
            induced hazards with respect to the environment'' before ``,
            that do''.

    SEC. 2862. REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO FUNDS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND
                  IMPROVEMENT OF COMMISSARY STORE FACILITIES.

        Section 2685 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding
    at the end the following:
        ``(f) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be
    construed to prohibit the Secretary of Defense from using proceeds from
    commissary store sales or appropriated funds to acquire, lease,
    construct, convert, expand, improve, repair, maintain, or equip the
    physical infrastructure of commissary stores and central product
    processing facilities of the defense commissary system.
        ``(g) Annual Report on Unfunded Commissary Priorities.--(1)
    Annually and not later than ten 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, United States Code, the Director of the
    Defense Commissary Agency shall submit to the Secretary of Defense, the
    Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the Committees on Armed
    Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on
    unfunded priorities of the Department of Defense related to commissary
    facilities.
        ``(2) Each report under paragraph (1) shall include, for each
    unfunded priority covered by such report, the following:
                ``(A) A summary description of such priority, including the
            objectives to be achieved if such priority were to be funded in
            whole or in part.
                ``(B) The additional amount of funds recommended in
            connection with the objectives identified under subparagraph
            (A).
                ``(C) Account information with respect to such priority.
        ``(3) The Director of the Defense Commissary Agency shall ensure
    that the unfunded priorities covered by a report under paragraph (1)
    are listed in the order of urgency, as determined by the Director.
        ``(4) In this subsection, the term `unfunded priority', with
    respect to a fiscal year, means an activity related to commissary
    facilities that--
                ``(A) is not funded in the budget of the President for that
            fiscal year;
                ``(B) is necessary to address commissary facilities safety,
            capacity, usability, and reliability needs; and
                ``(C) would have been recommended for funding through such
            budget if additional resources had been available.''.

    SEC. 2863. EXPANSION OF EXCEPTIONS TO RESTRICTION ON DEVELOPMENT OF
                  PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE IN CONNECTION WITH REALIGNMENT OF
                  MARINE CORPS FORCES IN ASIA PACIFIC REGION.

        Section 2844(b)(2) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
    Fiscal Year 2017 is amended by inserting ``, including operations and
    maintenance for the curation of archeological and cultural artifacts.''
    after ``artifacts''.

    SEC. 2864. COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS WITH RESPECT TO MANAGEMENT OF LAND
                  AND CULTURAL RESOURCES LOCATED ON MILITARY INSTALLATIONS.

        (a) Land Management Agreements.--Section 103A of the Sikes Act
    (Public Law 86-797; 16 U.S.C. 670c-1) is amended--
                (1) in subsection (a)--
                        (A) in the heading, by striking ``of Secretary of
                    Military Department'' and inserting ``to Enter Into
                    Cooperative Agreements''; and
                        (B) by striking ``of a military department'' and
                    inserting ``of a military department, or the Secretary
                    of Homeland Security with respect to the Coast Guard
                    when the Coast Guard is not operating as a service in
                    the Navy,'';
                (2) in subsection (b)--
                        (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``, or the
                    Department of Homeland Security with respect to the
                    Coast Guard when the Coast Guard is not operating as a
                    service in the Navy,'' after ``Department of Defense'';
                    and
                        (B) in paragraph (3)--
                                (i) by inserting ``or the Secretary of
                            Homeland Security'' after ``Secretary of
                            Defense''; and
                                (ii) by striking ``congressional defense
                            committees'' and inserting ``appropriate
                            congressional committees''; and
                (3) by adding at the end the following:
        ``(d) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this
    section, the term `appropriate congressional committees' means--
                ``(1) the Committees on Armed Services of the House of
            Representatives and the Senate;
                ``(2) the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of
            the House of Representatives;
                ``(3) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of
            Representatives; and
                ``(4) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
            Transportation of the Senate.''.
        (b) Agreements With Respect to Cultural Resources.--Section 2684(a)
    of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking ``Secretary of
    a military department'' and inserting ``Secretary concerned''.
        (c) Agreements With Respect to Encroachment.--Section 2684a of
    title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) in subsection (a)--
                        (A) by striking ``Secretary of a military
                    department'' and inserting ``Secretary concerned''; and
                        (B) by striking the comma after ``National Guard
                    installation'';
                (2) in subsection (b)(2), by striking ``concerned'';
                (3) in subsection (c), by striking ``Secretary of a
            military department'' and inserting ``Secretary concerned'';
                (4) in subsection (e)(4)--
                        (A) in subparagraph (D)(i)--
                                (i) by inserting ``and, with respect to
                            matters concerning the Coast Guard, to the
                            Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
                            of the House of Representatives and the
                            Committee on Commerce, Science, and
                            Transportation of the Senate'' after ``House of
                            Representatives''; and
                                (ii) in subclause (I), by inserting
                            ``concerned'' after ``Secretary''; and
                        (B) in subparagraph (E)(i), by inserting ``, the
                    Department of Homeland Security,'' after ``Department
                    of Defense'';
                (5) in subsection (h)--
                        (A) in paragraph (1)--
                                (i) by striking ``of the military
                            departments'' and inserting ``concerned''; and
                                (ii) by inserting ``and, with respect to
                            the Coast Guard, to the Committee on
                            Transportation and Infrastructure of the House
                            of Representatives and the Committee on
                            Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the
                            Senate'' after ``House of Representatives'';
                            and
                        (B) in paragraph (2)(F), by inserting ``or the
                    Secretary of Homeland Security with respect to matters
                    concerning the Coast Guard when the Coast Guard is not
                    operating as a service in the Navy'' after ``Secretary
                    of Defense'';
                (6) in subsection (j), by inserting ``Coast Guard,'' after
            ``Space Force,'' each place it appears; and
                (7) in subsection (k)--
                        (A) by striking paragraph (1); and
                        (B) by redesignating paragraphs (2) and (3) as
                    paragraphs (1) and (2), respectively.

    SEC. 2865. LIMITATION ON THE USE OF FUNDS FOR IMPLEMENTING CERTAIN
                  ENERGY EFFICIENCY BUILDING CODES.

        None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or
    otherwise made available for fiscal year 2026 for the Department of
    Defense may be obligated or expended to implement section 305(a)(3)(D)
    of the Energy Conservation and Production Act (42 U.S.C.
    6834(a)(3)(D)), or any rules or regulations issued under such section,
    on property owned or leased by the Secretary of Defense or property
    used for purposes of national defense, unless the Secretary of Defense
    determines that such implementation would enhance military readiness,
    operational effectiveness, mitigate contested logistics risk, or
    increase mission assurance.

    SEC. 2866. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS FOR CONTRAVENTION OR REVERSAL OF
                  IMPLEMENTATION OF RECOMMENDATIONS OF COMMISSION ON THE
                  NAMING OF CERTAIN ITEMS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.

        None of the funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made
    available by this Act may be used to contravene or reverse the
    implementation of the recommendations of the commission on the naming
    of items of the Department of Defense that commemorate the Confederate
    States of America or any person who served voluntarily with the
    Confederate States of America established pursuant to section 370 of
    the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for
    Fiscal Year 2021 (10 U.S.C. 113 note).

    SEC. 2867. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS TO REDUCE CAPABILITIES OR
                  STAFFING OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE MILITARY TREATMENT
                  FACILITIES LOCATED INSIDE THE UNITED STATES.

        (a) In General.--None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by
    this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2026 for the
    Department of Defense may be used to reduce the mission capabilities or
    staffing at a military treatment facility under the jurisdiction of the
    Department of Defense located inside the United States until the date
    on which the Secretary submits to the Committees on Armed Services of
    the House of Representatives and the Senate and the Comptroller General
    of the United States a cost-benefit analysis that includes, with
    respect to the military treatment facility--
                (1) an identification of the average daily patient load;
                (2) an estimate of the savings to the United States that
            would arise from a reduction in mission capabilities or
            staffing;
                (3) an estimate of the cost to the United States to--
                        (A) transfer the functions of the military
                    treatment facility--
                                (i) to a medical facility under the
                            jurisdiction of the Department of Veterans
                            Affairs; or
                                (ii) private health care facilities to
                            furnish health care to eligible beneficiaries
                            using TRICARE; and
                        (B) maintain infrastructure used by the military
                    treatment facility as of the date of the enactment of
                    this Act that the Secretary intends to--
                                (i) close;
                                (ii) convert to an outpatient health care
                            facility; or
                                (iii) use for a non-medical purpose;
                (4) an estimate of the increase to transportation costs
            with respect to medical care for individuals who receive at the
            medical treatment facility that would arise from a reduction in
            mission capabilities or staffing;
                (5) a list of non-Department of Defense medical facilities
            located within 20 miles of the medical treatment facilities
            that provide medical care that is substantially similar to the
            medical care provided by the medical treatment facility;
                (6) a plan for the disposition of medical equipment and
            other Department-owned assets pursuant to a reduction in
            mission capabilities or staffing; and
                (7) an assessment of the effects of such a reduction on
            military readiness.
        (b) Comptroller General Report.--Not later than 30 days after any
    date on which the Secretary submits a cost-benefit analysis under
    subsection (a), the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committees
    on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate an
    independent assessment of the cost-benefit analysis.

    SEC. 2868. NOTICE RELATING TO CONTRACTS OR OTHER AGREEMENTS TO
                  ESTABLISH AN ENDURING LOCATION IN A FOREIGN COUNTRY.

        (a) Notification Required.--Not later than 30 days after the date
    on which the Secretary of Defense, a Secretary of a military
    department, or a combatant commander enters into a contract or other
    agreement to establish an enduring location (as described in section
    2687a of title 10, United States Code) in a foreign country for
    purposes of supporting members of the Armed Forces in such foreign
    country, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to appropriate
    congressional defense committees a notification of such action.
        (b) Contents.--The notification described in subsection (a) shall
    include, with respect to the foreign country to which such contract or
    other agreement relates, a determination of whether a unit of a foreign
    security force of such foreign country has committed a gross violation
    of human rights (as described in section 362 of title 10, United States
    Code).

    SEC. 2869. DESIGNATION OF OFFICIAL RESPONSIBLE FOR COORDINATION OF
                  DEFENSE SITES WITHIN AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY OF JOINT
                  REGION MARIANAS.

        (a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Commander of Joint Region Marianas shall
    designate an official to be responsible for, in coordination with
    appropriate officials of the military departments (as defined in
    section 101 of title 10, United States Code) and the United States
    Indo-Pacific Command--
                (1) coordinating Department of Defense-wide efforts with
            respect to the management of defense sites within the Joint
            Region Marianas area of responsibility;
                (2) ensuring the continuity of such efforts at such defense
            sites, including necessary infrastructure investments; and
                (3) ensuring clear and consistent communication to such
            Federal, State, and local officials with respect to the needs
            and priorities of the Department of Defense for such defense
            sites.
        (b) Selection.--In making the designation under subsection (a), the
    Commander of Joint Region Marianas may appoint an individual with a
    significant background and expertise in--
                (1) relevant legal and technical aspects related to land
            use or real estate issues; and
                (2) working with officials at all levels of government.
        (c) Notification.--Not later than 30 days after the date on which
    the Commander of Joint Region Marianas designates an individual
    pursuant to subsection (a), the Commander shall submit to the
    Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the
    Senate and appropriate officials of the defense sites within the Joint
    Region Marianas area of responsibility a notification that includes the
    name and contact information of such individual.
        (d) Defense Site Defined.--In this section, the term ``defense
    site'' has the meaning given such term in section 2710 of title 10,
    United States Code.

    SEC. 2870. REPORT ON THREAT OF FIBER OPTIC-CONTROLLED DRONES.

        The Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress a report
    containing an evaluation of--
                (1) the threat of fiber optic-controlled unmanned aircraft
            systems to U.S. military installations, operations, and
            personnel; and
                (2) the use of such systems by foreign adversaries for
            surveillance and targeting.

    SEC. 2871. PROHIBITION OF USE ON MILITARY INSTALLATIONS OF SOCIAL MEDIA
                  CONTROLLED BY FOREIGN ADVERSARIES.

        (a) Prohibition.--No person may use a Government-owned device to
    access or use social media controlled by a foreign adversary while
    present on a military installation.
        (b) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``controlled by a foreign adversary'' has the
            meaning given such term in section 2 of the Protecting
            Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act
            (division H of Public Law 118-50; 15 U.S.C. 9901).
                (2) The term ``military installation'' has the meaning
            given such term in section 2801 of title 10, United States
            Code.

    SEC. 2872. STUDY AND REPORT ON CERTAIN INVESTMENTS IN CRITICAL
                  INFRASTRUCTURE IN HAWAII.

        Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this
    section, the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations,
    and Environment and the Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific
    Command shall carry out a joint study to assess the critical
    infrastructure investments in Hawaii across each military department
    and submit to Congress a report with respect to such study that
    includes--
                (1) an identification of existing infrastructure as of the
            date of the enactment of this section deemed as critical for
            potential conflict-related needs for military operations in the
            Indo-Pacific region, disaggregated by--
                        (A) military infrastructure; and
                        (B) civilian infrastructure;
                (2) estimated future requirements for military
            infrastructure in the Indo-Pacific region based on mission
            growth and evolving threats; and
                (3) a prioritized list of military construction projects
            planned to be carried out during the five-year period beginning
            on the date of the submission of the report that the Assistant
            Secretary and the Commander determine are critical to potential
            conflict-related needs that includes, for each such military
            construction project, an identification of--
                        (A) the estimated total cost;
                        (B) the location; and
                        (C) the military department concerned.

    SEC. 2873. SURVEY OF CERTAIN COUNTIES FOR PLACEMENT OF FACILITIES.

        (a) Survey Required.--Not later than one year afer the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to
    Congress the results of a survey of the counties described in
    subsection (b) to assess potential placement of operational, training,
    or other facilities for use by the military departments in such
    counties.
        (b) Counties Described.--The counties described in this subsection
    are located in the State of North Carolina and are as follows:
                (1) Buncombe County.
                (2) Cherokee County.
                (3) Clay County.
                (4) Graham County.
                (5) Haywood County.
                (6) Henderson County.
                (7) Jackson County.
                (8) Macon County.
                (9) Madison County.
                (10) McDowell County.
                (11) Polk County.
                (12) Rutherford County.
                (13) Swain County.
                (14) Transylvania County.
                (15) Yancey County.
        (c) Survey Requirements.--The survey required under subsection (a)
    shall include the following:
                (1) An assessment of the mountainous and varied terrains in
            the areas described in subsection (b) and the feasibility of
            programs that use this geography, including programs for basic
            survival skills, dam and reservoir exercises, whitewater
            rafting exercises, thick vegetation exercises, air drop
            exercises, and mountainous warfare exercises.
                (2) An evaluation of defense assets located in the State of
            North Carolina and the lack of defense assets in the area
            described in subsection (b).
        (d) Survey Considerations.--The survey shall assesses the
    feasibility of the placement of operational, training, and other
    facilities as follows:
                (1) Consideration of relevant civilian assets in the area
            described in subsection (b).
                (2) Consideration of assets of Department of Defense
            contractors in such area.
                (3) Proximity of such to current defense assets, including
            Fort Liberty.
                (4) Consideration of the geographic similarities of such
            area to geographic regions critical to United States defense
            policy, including the Indo-Pacific region, Europe, the Middle
            East, and Africa.

    SEC. 2874. STUDY AND REPORT ON DEFENSE ACCESS ROADS PROGRAM OF THE
                  DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE IN THE INDO-PACIFIC REGION.

        (a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
    enactment of this section, the Assistant Secretary of Defense for
    Energy, Installations, and Environment shall carry out a study on the
    defense access roads program in the Indo-Pacific region and submit to
    Congress a report that includes the findings of such study.
        (b) Elements.--The report required by subsection (a) shall include
    the following:
                (1) A list of the roads in the Indo-Pacific built by the
            defense access roads program during the 40-year period that
            precedes the date of the enactment of this section approved for
            inclusion in the program but have not been constructed due to
            funding limitations.
                (2) A summary of the current condition of roads funded or
            approved for funding through the defense access roads program,
            including an estimate of deferred maintenance costs and the
            implications for mission accomplishment.
                (3) An analysis of the extent to which existing statutory
            and regulatory authorities constrain the ability of the
            Department of Defense to support transportation infrastructure
            maintenance investments that directly enable military
            readiness, including access routes to military installations,
            ranges, and other critical defense facilities.
                (4) An assessment of the potential benefits and cost
            savings of amending the defense access roads program to allow
            for routine road maintenance and repair in addition to the
            currently authorized improvements, reconstructions, and
            capacity enhancements.
                (5) As assessment of the advisability and suitability of
            enacting legislative and administrative changes to the defense
            access roads program to include support for road maintenance
            and repair activities.

    SEC. 2875. DESIGNATION OF CREECH AIR FORCE BASE AS A REMOTE OR ISOLATED
                  INSTALLATION.

        The Secretary of Defense shall designate Creech Air Force Base,
    Indian Springs, Nevada, as a remote or isolated installation.

    SEC. 2876. SENSE OF CONGRESS RELATING THE DEFENSE COMMUNITY
                  INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM.

        It is the sense of Congress that:
                (1) Defense community infrastructure program (``DCIP'')
            funding should better align with the scale of community
            requests, which have consistently exceeded available resources.
                (2) Increased investment in DCIP would support projects
            essential to readiness and resilience, including
            transportation, utilities, schools, medical facilities, and
            workforce housing in defense communities.
                (3) Congress supports strengthening DCIP to meet
            infrastructure needs in defense communities and ensure
            continued mission readiness.

    SEC. 2877. REPORT ON INTERAGENCY REGIONAL COORDINATOR FOR RESILIENCE
                  PILOT PROJECT.

        (a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
    enactment of this section, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
    congressional defense committees a report on the status of the
    implementation of the Interagency Regional Coordinator for Resilience
    pilot project established under section 2872 of the James M. Inhofe
    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (10 U.S.C. 2864
    note).
        (b) Content.--The report submitted under subsection (a) shall
    include the following:
                (1) For each established Interagency Regional Coordinator--
                        (A) which community that supports a military
                    installation was selected for a Coordinator and the
                    reasoning for selecting such community; and
                        (B) a description of the ongoing work of the
                    Coordinator.
                (2) For any Interagency Regional Coordinator position
            required under the pilot program but not yet established, a
            plan to establish such position.

    SEC. 2878. ESTABLISHMENT OF AIR FORCE AND SPACE FORCE MUSEUM SYSTEM.

        Chapter 979 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding
    at the end the following new section:
    ``Sec. 9784. Establishment of Air Force and Space Force Museum System
        ``(a) In General.--The Secretary of the Air Force shall support a
    system of official Air Force and Space Force museums within the
    Department of the Air Force. Such system shall include the National
    Museum of the United States Air Force and may contain other museums
    honoring individual installations, units, and branches, as designated
    by the Secretary of the Air Force, that meet criteria established under
    subsection (b).
        ``(b) Criteria for Designation.--The Secretary of the Air Force
    shall establish criteria for designating museums of subsection (a) for
    inclusion in the Air Force and Space Force museum system. Such criteria
    shall include--
                ``(1) historical significance to Air Force and Space Force
            operations, technology, or personnel;
                ``(2) public accessibility and educational outreach
            programs; and
                ``(3) alignment with the mission of the Air Force and Space
            Force to preserve the heritage of the Air Force and Space
            Force.
        ``(c) Criteria for Closure.--The Secretary of the Air Force shall
    establish criteria for closing museums within the Air Force and Space
    Force museum system. If the Secretary decides to close a museum in such
    system, the Secretary shall submit to Congress, not later than 90 days
    before the date on which the museum closes, notice that includes--
                ``(1) a plan for the preservation, storage, or alternate
            display of historical collections contained in the museum;
                ``(2) how any issues relating to museum personnel will be
            resolved;
                ``(3) an identification of any efforts to maintain museum
            operations through public-private partnerships; and
                ``(4) an analysis of the cost to transport, consolidate,
            and preserve the historical collections contained in the
            museum.
        ``(d) Funding and Support.--Consistent with applicable law, the
    Secretary may enter into partnerships, including with nonprofit
    organizations, to enhance the financial sustainability and public
    engagement of the museums in the Air Force and Space Force museum
    system.''.

    SEC. 2879. EXTENSION OF DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY PILOT PROGRAM FOR
                  DEVELOPMENT AND USE OF ONLINE REAL ESTATE INVENTORY TOOL.

        Section 2866(h) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for
    Fiscal Year 2021 (division B of Public Law 116-283; 10 U.S.C. 7771 note
    prec.) is amended by striking ``September 30, 2026'' and inserting
    ``September 30, 2030''.

     DIVISION C--DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL SECURITY AUTHORIZATIONS AND
                              OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS

          TITLE XXXI--DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL SECURITY PROGRAMS

           Subtitle A--National Security Programs and Authorizations

    SEC. 3101. NATIONAL NUCLEAR SECURITY ADMINISTRATION.

        Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated to the Department of
    Energy for fiscal year 2026 for the activities of the National Nuclear
    Security Administration in carrying out programs as specified in the
    funding table in section 4701.

    SEC. 3102. DEFENSE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANUP.

        Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated to the Department of
    Energy for fiscal year 2026 for defense environmental cleanup
    activities in carrying out programs as specified in the funding table
    in section 4701.

    SEC. 3103. OTHER DEFENSE ACTIVITIES.

        Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated to the Department of
    Energy for fiscal year 2026 for other defense activities in carrying
    out programs as specified in the funding table in section 4701.

    SEC. 3104. NUCLEAR ENERGY.

        Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated to the Department of
    Energy for fiscal year 2026 for nuclear energy as specified in the
    funding table in section 4701.

                       Subtitle B--Program Authorizations

    SEC. 3111. PLUTONIUM PIT PRODUCTION CAPACITY.

        Section 4219 of the Atomic Energy Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2538a) is
    amended--
                (1) by redesignating subsections (f), (g), and (h) as
            subsections (g), (i), and (h), respectively;
                (2) by moving subsection (i), as so redesignated, so as to
            appear after subsection (h), as so redesignated;
                (3) in subsection (i), as so redesignated, by striking
            ``this subsection'' and inserting ``this section''; and
                (4) by inserting after subsection (e) the following new
            subsection (f):
        ``(f) Capacity.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary of
    Energy shall--
                ``(1) ensure that Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los
            Alamos, New Mexico, has the ability to reliably produce not
            less than 30 war reserve plutonium pits annually; and
                ``(2) ensure that the Savannah River Plutonium Processing
            Facility at the Savannah River Site, Aiken, South Carolina, has
            the ability to reliably produce not less than 50 war reserve
            plutonium pits annually.''.

    SEC. 3112. STOCKPILE RESPONSIVENESS AND RAPID CAPABILITIES PROGRAMS OF
                  THE NATIONAL NUCLEAR SECURITY ADMINISTRATION.

        (a) In General.--Subtitle A of title XLII of the Atomic Energy
    Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2521 et seq.) is amended--
                (1) in section 4220(c)--
                        (A) in paragraph (3)--
                                (i) by striking ``Periodically'' and
                            inserting ``Continually''; and
                                (ii) by inserting ``integrated system
                            demonstrations,'' after ``flight testing,'';
                            and
                        (B) in paragraph (4)--
                                (i) by striking ``Shorten'' and inserting
                            ``Develop technologies for transition to a
                            nuclear stockpile life extension program or new
                            nuclear weapon program project that have the
                            potential to reduce''; and
                                (ii) by striking ``and timelines to
                            minimize'' and all that follows through the end
                            of the paragraph and inserting ``cost and
                            schedule''; and
                (2) by adding at the end of the following new section:

    ``SEC. 4225. RAPID CAPABILITIES PROGRAM.

        ``(a) In General.--The Secretary of Energy, acting through the
    Administrator and in coordination with the Secretary of Defense, shall
    carry out a program (to be known as the `rapid capabilities program')
    to develop new nuclear weapons or modified nuclear weapons that meet
    military requirements.
        ``(b) Objectives.--The program under subsection (a) shall have the
    following objectives:
                ``(1) Identify and assess potential design concepts for
            rapid development feasability.
                ``(2) Carry out projects with the goal of achieving first
            production unit within 5 years of project initiation.
                ``(3) Utilize non-traditional approaches, system-specific
            requirements, and tailored risk-acceptance processes to
            favorably balance cost, schedule, and capability.
                ``(4) Maximize reuse of existing components, non-serial
            manufacturing, and limited production quantities.
                ``(5) Minimize distribution to other major nuclear weapons
            stockpile modernization programs.
                ``(6) Develop institutional expertise within the nuclear
            security enterprise for rapid execution of all phases for the
            joint nuclear weapons life cycle process.
        ``(c) Program Budget.--In accordance with the requirements under
    section 4209, for each budget submitted by the President to Congress
    under section 1105 of title 31, United States Code, the amounts
    requested for the program under this section shall be clearly
    identified in the budget justification materials submitted to Congress
    in support of that budget.
        ``(d) Joint Nuclear Weapons Life Cycle Process Defined.--In this
    section, the term `joint nuclear weapons life cycle process' means the
    process developed and maintained by the Secretary of Defense and the
    Secretary of Energy for the development, production, maintenance, and
    retirement of nuclear weapons.''.
        (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents for such Act is
    amended by inserting after the item relating to section 4224 the
    following new item:

    ``Sec. 4225. Rapid capabilities program.''.

                     Subtitle C--Reports and Other Matters

    SEC. 3121. MODIFICATION TO REPORTING REQUIREMENTS WITH RESPECT TO
                  NUCLEAR WEAPONS STOCKPILE STEWARDSHIP, MANAGEMENT, AND
                  RESPONSIVENESS PLAN.

        Section 4203 of the Atomic Energy Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2523) is
    amended--
                (1) in subsection (b)--
                        (A) by striking paragraph (1);
                        (B) by redesignating paragraphs (2) and (3) as
                    paragraphs (1) and (2), respectively, and adjusting the
                    margins accordingly; and
                        (C) in paragraph (1), as so redesignated--
                                (i) by striking ``subsection (d)'' and
                            inserting ``subsection (c)'';
                                (ii) by striking ``March 15 of each odd-
                            numbered year'' and inserting ``45 days after
                            each date on which a budget for an odd-numbered
                            fiscal year is submitted to Congress''; and
                                (iii) in paragraph (2), as so redesignated,
                            by striking ``summaries and reports'' and
                            inserting ``report'';
                (2) by striking subsection (c);
                (3) by redesignating subsections (d) through (f) as
            subsections (c) through (e), respectively; and
                (4) in subsections (c) and (d), as so redesignated, by
            striking ``subsection (b)(2)'' each place it appears and
            inserting ``subsection (b)(1)''.

    SEC. 3122. ASSESSMENT OF THE NATIONAL NUCLEAR SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
                  SPENT FUEL HANDLING RECAPITALIZATION PROJECT.

        (a) In General.--The Deputy Administrator for Naval Reactors of the
    National Nuclear Security Administration shall carry out an independent
    assessment of the Spent Fuel Handling Recapitalization Project.
        (b) Elements.--The assessment required under subsection (a) shall
    include, with respect to such project--
                (1) a root cause analysis to determine the underlying
            causes of the cost overruns, schedule delays and performance
            shortcomings;
                (2) an analysis of--
                        (A) the quality assurance program of such project;
                    and
                        (B) the corrective action processes and application
                    of standards for nuclear quality assurance under such
                    quality assurance program; and
                (3) any other matter the Deputy Administrator determines
            appropriate.
        (c) Submission to Congress.--Not later than 30 days after the date
    on which the Deputy Administrator completes the assessment required
    under subsection (a), the Deputy Administrators shall submit to the
    congressional defense committees and the Comptroller General of the
    United States a report that includes the findings of such assessments.

    SEC. 3123. LIMITATION RELATING TO RECLASSIFICATION OF HIGH-LEVEL WASTE.

        (a) Limitation.--Except as provided by subsection (b), none of the
    funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made
    available for fiscal year 2026 for the Department of Energy may be
    obligated or expended by the Secretary of Energy to apply the
    interpretation of high-level radioactive waste described in the notice
    published by the Secretary titled ``Supplemental Notice Concerning U.S.
    Department of Energy Interpretation of High-Level Radioactive Waste''
    (84 Fed. Reg. 26835), or successor notice, with respect to such waste
    located in the State of Washington.
        (b) Waiver.--The Secretary may waive the limitation under
    subsection (a) relating to the reclassification of high-level
    radioactive waste if--
                (1) the Secretary submits to the appropriate congressional
            committees a notice of the waiver that includes--
                        (A) a justification for such reclassification;
                        (B) documentation from both the Environmental
                    Protection Agency and the Department of Ecology of the
                    State of Washington that indicates that such Agency and
                    Department, respectively, concur with such
                    reclassification, as required by the Hanford Federal
                    Facility Agreement and Consent Order, signed on January
                    10, 2025; and
                (2) a period of 60 days has elapsed following the
            submission of such notice.
        (c) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this section,
    the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means the following:
                (1) The Committees on Armed Services of the House of
            Representatives and the Senate.
                (2) The Subcommittees on Energy and Water Development of
            the Committees on Appropriations of the House of
            Representatives and the Senate.

    SEC. 3124. NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENT WITH RESPECT TO NUCLEAR POWER IN
                  GUAM.

        (a) Notification.--Except as provided in subsection (b), the
    Secretary of Defense shall, not later than 180 days before any date on
    which the Secretary carries out the placement of a nuclear reactor in
    Guam, submit to Congress and the Governor of Guam a notification of
    such placement.
        (b) Exception.--Subsection (a) shall not apply to a nuclear reactor
    aboard a naval vessel.
        (c) Nuclear Reactor Defined.--In this section, the term ``nuclear
    reactor'' has the meaning given the term ``advanced nuclear reactor''
    in section 951 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 16271).

    SEC. 3125. PLAN TO MODERNIZE NUCLEAR SECURITY ENTERPRISE.

        (a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
    enactment of this section, the Administrator for Nuclear Security shall
    develop a plan--
                (1) to accelerate and modernize material staging
            capabilities to replace aged, over-subscribed facilities within
            the nuclear security enterprise, which shall include a
            description of all phases and an estimate of the costs required
            to carry out such plan; and
                (2) to accelerate near-term critical decisions milestones
            in fiscal year 2026.
        (b) Execution.--The Administrator for Nuclear Security shall carry
    out the plan required by subsection (a) concurrently with an
    infrastructure modernization program for high explosives capabilities,
    including continued construction of the High Explosives Synthesis
    Formulation and Production facility (21-D-510).
        (c) Briefing Required.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
    the enactment of this section, the Administrator for Nuclear Security
    shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees a briefing
    with respect to the plan for material staging capabilities required by
    subsection (a).
        (d) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this
    subsection, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means--
                (1) the Committees on Armed Services of the House of
            Representatives and the Senate; and
                (2) the Committees on Appropriations of the House of
            Representatives and the Senate.

    SEC. 3126. EXPANSION OF OTHER TRANSACTION AUTHORITY FOR NATIONAL
                  NUCLEAR SAFETY ADMINISTRATION.

        (a) In General.--Section 4832 of the Atomic Energy Defense Act (50
    U.S.C. 2812) is amended--
                (1) in subsection (b)--
                        (A) in paragraph (2) by striking ``; and'';
                        (B) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph
                    (4); and
                        (C) by inserting after paragraph (2), the following
                    new paragraph (3):
                ``(3) demonstration of novel construction techniques,
            materials, processes and systems to replace obsolete or aging
            manufacturing facilities and site infrastructure; and''; and
                (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection--
        ``(c) Authority of the Administrator to Carry Out Certain Prototype
    Projects.--
                ``(1) In carrying out this section, the Administrator may
            exercise the same authority to enter into transactions (other
            than contracts, cooperative agreements, and grants), subject to
            the same terms and conditions as the Secretary of Defense and
            the Secretaries of the military departments under section 4022
            of title 10 (other than subsection (i) of that section), as
            amended from time to time.
                ``(2) In applying section 4022 of title 10 to the
            Administrator under paragraph (1)--
                        ``(A) the terms `Department of Defense' and
                    `Department' shall be replaced by the term `National
                    Nuclear Security Administration';
                        ``(B) the phrase `to improvement of platforms,
                    systems, components, or materials in use by the armed
                    forces' shall be replaced by `are directly relevant to
                    improvement of manufacturing technologies, production
                    facilities and related site infrastructure at nuclear
                    weapons production facilities';
                        ``(C) the term `follow-on production' shall be
                    replaced by the term `follow-on activity';
                        ``(D) the phrase `a covered official' shall be
                    replaced by the phrase `the senior procurement
                    executive for the Administration';
                        ``(E) the term `Secretary of Defense' shall be
                    replaced by the term `Administrator';
                        ``(F) the phrase `chapter 221 of this title' shall
                    be replaced by the phrase `chapter 33 of title 41';
                        ``(G) the phrase `chapter 137 of this title' shall
                    be replaced by the phrase `Division C of Subtitle I of
                    title 41'; and
                        ``(H) subsection (d)(6) is amended to read as
                    follows:
                                ```The term "follow-on activity contract or
                            transaction' means a contract or transaction to
                            further develop, test, produce, license,
                            deploy, operate, maintain or sustain a
                            capability that was successfully developed
                            under the authority established in subsection
                            (a).
                ``(3) The authority of the Administrator under paragraph
            (1) shall not be subject to section 16352 of title 42.''.

              TITLE XXXII--DEFENSE NUCLEAR FACILITIES SAFETY BOARD

    SEC. 3201. AUTHORIZATION.

        There are authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2026,
    $45,000,000 for the operation of the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety
    Board under chapter 21 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2286
    et seq.).

                     TITLE XXXIV--NAVAL PETROLEUM RESERVES

    SEC. 3401. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

        (a) Amount.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the
    Secretary of Energy $13,000,000 for fiscal year 2026 for the purpose of
    carrying out activities under chapter 869 of title 10, United States
    Code, relating to the naval petroleum reserves.
        (b) Period of Availability.--Funds appropriated pursuant to the
    authorization of appropriations in subsection (a) shall remain
    available until expended.

                      TITLE XXXV--MARITIME ADMINISTRATION

                      Subtitle A--Maritime Administration

    SEC. 3501. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR MARITIME ADMINISTRATION.

        (a) In General.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the
    Department of Transportation for fiscal year 2026, for programs
    associated with maintaining the United States Merchant Marine, the
    following amounts:
                (1) For expenses necessary to support the United States
            Merchant Marine Academy, $201,500,000, of which--
                        (A) $101,500,000 shall be for Academy operations;
                        (B) $50,000,000 shall be for facilities maintenance
                    and repair and equipment; and
                        (C) $50,000,000 shall be for the development of a
                    design-build plan for the phased rehabilitation,
                    modernization, and construction of facilities and
                    infrastructure at the United States Merchant Marine
                    Academy in accordance with the Campus Modernization
                    Plan required by section 51329 of title 46, United
                    States Code, as added by section 3531.
                (2) For expenses necessary to support the State maritime
            academies, $58,800,000, of which--
                        (A) $4,800,000 shall be for the Student Incentive
                    Payment Program;
                        (B) $13,000,000 shall be for direct payments for
                    State maritime academies;
                        (C) $12,000,000 shall be for training ship fuel
                    assistance;
                        (D) $4,000,000 shall be for offsetting the costs of
                    training ship sharing; and
                        (E) $25,000,000 shall be for maintenance and repair
                    of State maritime academy training vessels.
                (3) For expenses necessary to support the National Security
            Multi-Mission Vessel program, including funds for construction
            and necessary expenses to construct shoreside infrastructure to
            support such vessels, $75,000,000.
                (4) For expenses necessary to support Maritime
            Administration operations and programs, $105,500,000, of
            which--
                        (A) $15,000,000 shall be for the maritime
                    environmental and technical assistance program under
                    section 50307 of title 46, United States Code;
                        (B) $15,000,000 shall be for the United States
                    marine highway program, including to make grants
                    authorized under section 55601 of title 46, United
                    States Code;
                        (C) $2,000,000 shall be for the Office of
                    Environment and Compliance, including to assist in the
                    environmental review of grant and permit programs
                    administered by the Maritime Administration; and
                        (D) $73,500,000 shall be for headquarters
                    operations expenses.
                (5) For expenses necessary for the disposal of obsolete
            vessels in the National Defense Reserve Fleet of the Maritime
            Administration, $6,000,000.
                (6) For expenses necessary to maintain and preserve a
            United States flag merchant marine to serve the national
            security needs of the United States under chapter 531 of title
            46, United States Code, $390,000,000.
                (7) For expenses necessary to maintain and preserve a
            United States flag merchant marine to serve the national
            security needs of the United States under chapter 534 of title
            46, United States Code, $122,400,000.
                (8) For expenses necessary for the loan guarantee program
            authorized under chapter 537 of title 46, United States Code,
            $33,700,000, of which--
                        (A) $30,000,000 may be used for the cost (as such
                    term is defined in section 502(5) of the Federal Credit
                    Reform Act of 1990 (2 U.S.C. 661a(5)) of loan
                    guarantees under the program; and
                        (B) $3,700,000 may be used for administrative
                    expenses relating to loan guarantee commitments under
                    the program.
                (9) For expenses necessary to provide assistance to small
            shipyards and for maritime training programs authorized under
            section 54101 of title 46, United States Code, $105,000,000.
                (10) For expenses necessary to implement the port
            infrastructure development program, as authorized under section
            54301 of title 46, United States Code, subject to the
            limitation under subsection (b), $550,000,000, to remain
            available until expended.
        (b) Limitation.--
                (1) In general.--No funds may be obligated or expended for
            the port infrastructure development program pursuant to
            subsection (a)(9) to make a grant to be used for the purchase
            of fully automated cargo handling equipment that is remotely
            operated or remotely monitored with or without the exercise of
            human intervention or control, if the Secretary of
            Transportation determines such equipment would result in a net
            loss of jobs within a port or port terminal.
                (2) Report.--If the Secretary makes a determination
            pursuant to paragraph (1), not later than three days after the
            date on which such determination is made, the Secretary shall
            submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
            Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on
            Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
            Representatives a report that includes the data and analysis
            used by the Secretary in making such determination.

                      Subtitle B--Maritime Infrastructure

    SEC. 3511. CLARIFICATION REGARDING USE OF PORT INFRASTRUCTURE
                  DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FUNDS TO REPLACE CHINESE PORT CRANE
                  HARDWARE OR SOFTWARE.

        Section 54301(a)(3)(A)(ii)(III) of title 46, United States Code, is
    amended--
                (1) by striking ``including projects to improve port
            resilience;'' and inserting ``including--''; and
                (2) by adding at the end the following new items:
                                                ``(aa) projects to improve
                                            port resilience; and
                                                ``(bb) projects to upgrade
                                            or replace port cranes or parts
                                            of port cranes (including
                                            hardware and software) that--

                                                        ``(AA) were
                                                    installed or provided
                                                    by the People's
                                                    Republic of China or
                                                    any department,
                                                    ministry, center,
                                                    agency, or
                                                    instrumentality of the
                                                    Government of the
                                                    People's Republic of
                                                    China; or

                                                        ``(BB) are
                                                    maintained, controlled,
                                                    or sponsored by the
                                                    People's Republic of
                                                    China or any
                                                    department, ministry,
                                                    center, agency, or
                                                    instrumentality of the
                                                    Government of the
                                                    People's Republic of
                                                    China;''.

    SEC. 3512. CLARIFICATION OF CERTAIN AUTHORITIES RELATING TO DEEPWATER
                  PORTS.

        (a) In General.--Section 5(a) of the Deepwater Port Act of 1974 (33
    U.S.C. 1504(a)) is amended by striking the first sentence and inserting
    ``Notwithstanding section 888(b) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002
    (6 U.S.C. 468(b)), the Secretary shall have the authority to issue
    regulations to carry out the purposes and provisions of this Act, in
    accordance with the provisions of section 553 of title 5, United States
    Code, without regard to subsection (a) thereof.''.
        (b) NEPA Compliance.--Section 5 of the Deepwater Port Act of 1974
    (33 U.S.C. 1504) is amended by striking subsection (f) and inserting
    the following:
        ``(f) NEPA Compliance.--
                ``(1) Definition of lead agency.--In this subsection, the
            term `lead agency' has the meaning given the term in section
            111 of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C.
            4336e).
                ``(2) Lead agency.--
                        ``(A) In general.--For all applications, the
                    Department of Transportation shall be the Federal lead
                    agency for purposes of the National Environmental
                    Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.).
                        ``(B) Effect of compliance.--Compliance with the
                    National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C.
                    4321 et seq.) in accordance with subparagraph (A) shall
                    fulfill the requirement of the Federal lead agency in
                    carrying out the responsibilities under the National
                    Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et
                    seq.) pursuant to this Act.''.
        (c) Regulations.--
                (1) In general.--Not later than 18 months after the date of
            the enactment of this Act, the Commandant of the Coast Guard
            shall transfer the authorities provided to the Coast Guard in
            part 148 of title 33, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect
            on the date of the enactment of this Act), except as provided
            in paragraph (2), to the Secretary of Transportation.
                (2) Retention of authority.--The Commandant shall retain
            responsibility for authorities pertaining to design,
            construction, equipment, and operation of deepwater ports and
            navigational safety.
                (3) Updates to authority.--As soon as practicable after the
            date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation
            shall issue such regulations as are necessary to reflect the
            updates to authorities prescribed by this subsection.
        (d) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section, or the
    amendments made by this section, may be construed to limit the
    authorities of other governmental agencies previously delegated
    authorities of the Deepwater Port Act of 1974 (33 U.S.C. 1501 et seq.)
    or any other law.
        (e) Applications.--Nothing in this section, or the amendments made
    by this section, shall apply to any application submitted before the
    date of the enactment of this Act.

    SEC. 3513. ELIGIBILITY OF SHORE POWER PROJECTS UNDER PORT
                  INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM.

        (a) In General.--In making port infrastructure development grants
    under section 54301 of title 46, United States Code, for fiscal year
    2026, the Secretary of Transportation shall treat a project described
    in subsection (b) as--
                (1) having met the requirements of paragraph (1) and
            (6)(A)(i) of section 54301(a) of such title; and
                (2) being an eligible project under section 5430l(a)(3) of
            such title.
        (b) Project Described.--A project described in this subsection is a
    project to provide shore power at a port that services both of the
    following:
                (1) Passenger vessels described in section 3507(k) of title
            46, United States Code.
                (2) Vessels that move goods or freight.

                              Subtitle C--Reports

    SEC. 3521. REPORT ON USE OF COMMERCIAL CONTRACTING AGENT FOR CREWING
                  AND OPERATION OF MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND VESSELS.

        (a) In General.--Not later than April 1, 2026, the Secretary of the
    Navy, in consultation with the Administrator of the Maritime
    Administration, shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the
    Senate and House of Representatives a report on the use of a commercial
    contracting agent for the crewing and operation of military sealift
    command vessels.
        (b) Elements.--The report required under subsection (a) shall
    contain each of the following:
                (1) An assessment of whether the crewing and operation of
            military sealift command vessels through the use of a
            commercial contracting agent would mitigate the shortage of
            civilian mariners and increase availability of military sealift
            command vessels.
                (2) Any examples of operations within the Military Sealift
            Command being carried out through a contract, as of the date of
            the enactment of this Act.
                (3) An identification of potential cost savings associated
            with the crewing and operation of military sealift command
            vessels through the use of a commercial contracting agent.
                (4) An identification of specific military sealift command
            vessels or missions that may be suitable for crewing or
            operation through the use of a commercial contracting agent.

                           Subtitle D--Other Matters

    SEC. 3531. UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY CAMPUS MODERNIZATION
                  PLAN.

        (a) Campus Modernization Plan.--Chapter 513 of title 46, United
    States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section:
    ``Sec. 51329. Campus modernization plan
        ``(a) In General.--The Secretary shall carry out a comprehensive
    Campus modernization plan for the United States Merchant Marine
    Academy. Such plan shall provide for each of the following:
                ``(1) The construction of new facilities or the significant
            renovation of existing facilities to provide--
                        ``(A) standards of training, certification, and
                    watchkeeping applications laboratories;
                        ``(B) a safety of life at sea training pool;
                        ``(C) engineering power plant laboratories;
                        ``(D) athletic facilities that meet the needs of
                    both male and female midshipmen;
                        ``(E) enhanced waterfront facilities, including a
                    new pier;
                        ``(F) a visitor welcome center and main campus
                    security office building;
                        ``(G) housing facilities for senior staff and
                    faculty; and
                        ``(H) sufficient parking facilities for faculty,
                    staff, and campus visitors.
                ``(2) Upgrades to all classrooms and laboratories with
            modern information technology infrastructure.
                ``(2) A campus-wide upgrade and retrofit of--
                        ``(A) the electric distribution power grid;
                        ``(B) the sanitary sewer system piping;
                        ``(C) the storm drainage system; and
                        ``(D) the drinking water system, including
                    development of a separate and redundant fire
                    suppression system.
                ``(3) Renovations of campus facilities to ensure that all
            campus facilities--
                        ``(A) are structurally sound;
                        ``(B) have reliable heating and air conditioning
                    systems;
                        ``(C) have functioning plumbing and electrical
                    systems;
                        ``(D) are protected from the elements, including
                    through roof replacements and window repairs or
                    replacements, as needed;
                        ``(E) are accessible in accordance with the
                    Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C.
                    12101 et seq.); and
                        ``(F) have working fire alarm and fire suppression
                    systems.
        ``(b) Use of Federal Construction Agent.--Consistent with the
    requirements of section 3515(d)(3) of the James M. Inhofe National
    Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263),
    the Administrator shall seek to enter into an agreement with a Federal
    construction agent to carry out the campus modernization plan.''.
        (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 513 of
    title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the
    following new item:

    ``51329. Campus modernization plan.''.
        (c) Deadline for Implementation.--The Secretary of Transportation
    shall develop and begin to implement the campus modernization plan
    required under section 51329 of title 46, United States Code, by not
    later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

    SEC. 3532. CARGOES PROCURED, FURNISHED, OR FINANCED BY UNITED STATES
                  GOVERNMENT.

        Section 55305 of title 46, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) in subsection (a) by striking ``When the United States
            Government'' and inserting ``Except as provided in subsection (
            c), when the United States Government'';
                (2) by redesignating subsections (c) through (f) as
            subsections (d) through (g), respectively; and
                (3) by inserting after subsection (b) the following:
        ``(c) Exception.--When the Department of Transportation procures,
    contracts for, or otherwise obtains for its own account, or provides
    financing in any way with Federal funds or advances funds or credits,
    for the furnishing or obtaining of the equipment, materials, or
    commodities, the Secretary of Transportation or recipient of such
    financing shall take steps necessary and practicable to ensure that 100
    percent of the gross tonnage of the equipment, materials, or
    commodities (computed separately for dry bulk carriers, dry cargo
    liners, and tankers) which may be transported on ocean vessels is
    transported on privately-owned commercial vessels of the United States,
    as provided under subsection (b), to the extent such vessels are
    available at fair and reasonable rates for commercial vessels of the
    United States, in a manner that will ensure a fair and reasonable
    participation of commercial vessels of the United States in those
    cargoes by geographic areas.''.

    SEC. 3533. TREATMENT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA MARITIME ACADEMY AS
                  A STATE MARITIME ACADEMY.

        (a) In General.--Notwithstanding the requirements of section 51506
    of title 46, United States Code, and except as provided in subsection
    (b), during the two-year period beginning on the date of the enactment
    of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall treat the University
    of Louisiana State Maritime Academy in the same manner as a State
    maritime academy under chapter 515 of title 46, United States Code.
        (b) Exception.--Subsection (a) shall not apply after the date on
    which the University of Louisiana is fully recognized as a State
    maritime academy under chapter 515 of title 46, United States Code.

    SEC. 3534. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF MISSILE INSTRUMENTATION RANGE
                  SAFETY VESSELS.

        (a) Vessel Construction.--
                (1) Completion of design.--Subject to the availability of
            appropriations, the Secretary of Transportation, in
            consultation with the Director of the Missile Defense Agency,
            shall complete the design of missile instrumentation range
            safety vessels for the National Defense Reserve Fleet to allow
            for the construction of such vessels to begin in fiscal year
            2027.
                (2) Agreement with vessel construction manager.--
            Notwithstanding section 8679 of title 10, United States Code,
            and subject to the availability of appropriations, the
            Secretary of the Transportation, in consultation with the
            Director of the Missile Defense Agency, shall seek to enter
            into an agreement with an appropriate vessel construction
            manager under which the vessel construction manager shall enter
            into a contract for the construction of not more than two such
            vessels in accordance with this section.
                (3) Design standards and construction practices.--Subject
            to paragraph (2), a vessel constructed pursuant to this section
            shall be constructed using commercial design standards and
            commercial construction practices that are consistent with the
            best interests of the Federal Government.
        (b) Consultation With Other Federal Entities.--The Secretary of
    Transportation shall consult and coordinate with the Director of the
    Missile Defense Agency and may consult with the heads of other
    appropriate Federal agencies regarding the vessel referred to in
    subsection (a) and activities associated with such vessel.
        (c) Prohibition on Use of Funds for Used Vessels.--None of the
    funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made
    available to carry out this section may be used for the procurement of
    any used vessel.
        (d) Missile Defense Agency Transfer Authority.--The Director of the
    Missile Defense Agency may transfer amounts authorized to be
    appropriated for the Missile Defense Agency for research, development,
    test, and evaluation to the Secretary of Transportation, to be used for
    the purposes authorized by this section. Any amount transferred
    pursuant to this subsection shall retain its original period of
    availability.

                           DIVISION D--FUNDING TABLES

    SEC. 4001. AUTHORIZATION OF AMOUNTS IN FUNDING TABLES.

        (a) In General.--Whenever a funding table in this division
    specifies a dollar amount authorized for a project, program, or
    activity, the obligation and expenditure of the specified dollar amount
    for the project, program, or activity is hereby authorized, subject to
    the availability of appropriations.
        (b) Merit-based Decisions.--A decision to commit, obligate, or
    expend funds with or to a specific entity on the basis of a dollar
    amount authorized pursuant to subsection (a) shall--
                (1) be based on merit-based selection procedures in
            accordance with the requirements of sections 2304(k) and 2374
            of title 10, United States Code, or on competitive procedures;
            and
                (2) comply with other applicable provisions of law.
        (c) Relationship to Transfer and Programming Authority.--An amount
    specified in the funding tables in this division may be transferred or
    reprogrammed under a transfer or reprogramming authority provided by
    another provision of this Act or by other law. The transfer or
    reprogramming of an amount specified in such funding tables shall not
    count against a ceiling on such transfers or reprogrammings under
    section 1001 of this Act or any other provision of law, unless such
    transfer or reprogramming would move funds between appropriation
    accounts.
        (d) Applicability to Classified Annex.--This section applies to any
    classified annex that accompanies this Act.
        (e) Oral and Written Communications.--No oral or written
    communication concerning any amount specified in the funding tables in
    this division shall supersede the requirements of this section.

                             TITLE XLI--PROCUREMENT

    SEC. 4101. PROCUREMENT.

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                SEC. 4101. PROCUREMENT (In Thousands of Dollars)
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                                                 FY 2026          House
          Line                 Item              Request        Authorized
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
                      AIRCRAFT PROCUREMENT,
                       ARMY
                      FIXED WING
    006               HADES PLATFORM,                26,850          26,850
                       PAYLOADS/PED, AND
                       INTEGRATION.
                      ROTARY
    009               AH-64 APACHE BLOCK              1,669          91,669
                       IIIA REMAN.
                          3 additional                              [90,000]
                          aircraft.
    013               UH-60 BLACKHAWK M             732,060         732,060
                       MODEL (MYP).
    017               CH-47 HELICOPTER.....         618,798         618,798
    018               CH-47 HELICOPTER AP..          61,421          61,421
                      MODIFICATION OF
                       AIRCRAFT
    027               AH-64 MODS...........         125,236         125,236
    028               SCALABLE CONTROL                1,257           1,257
                       INTERFACE (SCI).
    029               CH-47 CARGO                    17,709          17,709
                       HELICOPTER MODS
                       (MYP).
    034               UTILITY HELICOPTER             33,659          33,659
                       MODS.
    036               NETWORK AND MISSION            40,472          40,472
                       PLAN.
    037               COMMS, NAV                     11,566          11,566
                       SURVEILLANCE.
    039               AVIATION ASSURED PNT.          49,475          49,475
    040               GATM ROLLUP..........           4,651           4,651
                      GROUND SUPPORT
                       AVIONICS
    045               AIRCRAFT                      129,167         129,167
                       SURVIVABILITY
                       EQUIPMENT.
    047               CMWS.................          38,419          38,419
    048               COMMON INFRARED               225,647         215,647
                       COUNTERMEASURES
                       (CIRCM).
                          Prorgam decrease.                        [-10,000]
                      OTHER SUPPORT
    050               COMMON GROUND                  29,489          29,489
                       EQUIPMENT.
    052               AIRCREW INTEGRATED             14,986          14,986
                       SYSTEMS.
    053               AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL..          24,213          24,213
    054               LAUNCHER, 2.75 ROCKET           1,611           1,611
                      AGILE PORTFOLIO
                       MANAGEMENT
    057               SMALL UNMANNED AERIAL         726,034         744,034
                       SYSTEMS.
                          FPV/PBAS Systems.                         [18,000]
    058               FUTURE UNMANNED               118,459         118,459
                       AERIAL SYSTEMS (UAS)
                       FAMILY.
    059               GRAY EAGLE                     12,351          12,351
                       MODIFICATIONS.
                           TOTAL AIRCRAFT         3,045,199       3,143,199
                           PROCUREMENT,
                           ARMY.

                      MISSILE PROCUREMENT,
                       ARMY
                      SURFACE-TO-AIR
                       MISSILE SYSTEM
    002               LOWER TIER AIR AND            637,473         637,473
                       MISSILE DEFENSE
                       (AMD) SEN.
    004               M-SHORAD--PROCUREMENT         679,114         679,114
    006               MSE MISSILE..........         945,905         945,905
    009               PRECISION STRIKE              160,846         160,846
                       MISSILE (PRSM).
    011               INDIRECT FIRE                 830,579         820,579
                       PROTECTION
                       CAPABILITY INC 2-I.
                          Program decrease.                        [-10,000]
    012               MID-RANGE CAPABILITY           82,407          82,407
                       (MRC).
                      AIR-TO-SURFACE
                       MISSILE SYSTEM
    015               JOINT AIR-TO-GROUND            84,667          84,667
                       MSLS (JAGM).
    017               LONG-RANGE HYPERSONIC         353,415         353,415
                       WEAPON.
                      ANTI-TANK/ASSAULT
                       MISSILE SYS
    018               JAVELIN (AAWS-M)              329,205         329,205
                       SYSTEM SUMMARY.
    019               TOW 2 SYSTEM SUMMARY.          11,731          11,731
    020               GUIDED MLRS ROCKET          1,125,071       1,125,071
                       (GMLRS).
    021               GUIDED MLRS ROCKET             43,156          43,156
                       (GMLRS) AP.
    022               MLRS REDUCED RANGE             32,339          32,339
                       PRACTICE ROCKETS
                       (RRPR).
    023               HIGH MOBILITY                  61,503          61,503
                       ARTILLERY ROCKET
                       SYSTEM (HIMARS.
                      MODIFICATIONS
    029               PATRIOT MODS.........         757,800         757,800
    032               STINGER MODS.........         428,935         428,935
    035               MLRS MODS............         243,470         243,470
    036               HIMARS MODIFICATIONS.          54,005          54,005
                      SPARES AND REPAIR
                       PARTS
    038               SPARES AND REPAIR               6,651           6,651
                       PARTS.
                      SUPPORT EQUIPMENT &
                       FACILITIES
    040               AIR DEFENSE TARGETS..          12,801          12,801
                      AGILE PORTFOLIO
                       MANAGEMENT
    044               LAUNCHED EFFECTS               67,816          67,816
                       FAMILY.
                           TOTAL MISSILE          6,948,889       6,938,889
                           PROCUREMENT,
                           ARMY.

                      PROCUREMENT OF
                       WEAPONS AND TRACKED
                       COMBAT VEHICLES,
                       ARMY
                      TRACKED COMBAT
                       VEHICLES
    002               ARMORED MULTI PURPOSE         554,678         554,678
                       VEHICLE (AMPV).
    004               ASSAULT BREACHER                4,079           4,079
                       VEHICLE (ABV).
    005               M10 BOOKER...........          64,919          64,919
                      MODIFICATION OF
                       TRACKED COMBAT
                       VEHICLES
    008               STRYKER UPGRADE......         135,816         135,816
    009               BRADLEY FIRE SUPPORT            4,684           4,684
                       TEAM (BFIST) VEHICLE.
    010               BRADLEY PROGRAM (MOD)         157,183         157,183
    011               M109 FOV                       82,537          82,537
                       MODIFICATIONS.
    012               PALADIN INTEGRATED            250,238         250,238
                       MANAGEMENT (PIM).
    013               IMPROVED RECOVERY             155,540         155,540
                       VEHICLE (M88
                       HERCULES).
    017               JOINT ASSAULT BRIDGE.         132,637         132,637
    019               ABRAMS UPGRADE                740,528         752,528
                       PROGRAM.
                          Cart                                      [12,000]
                          recapitalization.
    021               VEHICLE PROTECTION            107,833         107,833
                       SYSTEMS (VPS).
                      WEAPONS & OTHER
                       COMBAT VEHICLES
    024               PERSONAL DEFENSE                1,002           1,002
                       WEAPON (ROLL).
    025               M240 MEDIUM MACHINE                 5               5
                       GUN (7.62MM).
    027               MACHINE GUN, CAL .50                4               4
                       M2 ROLL.
    028               MORTAR SYSTEMS.......           5,807           5,807
    029               LOCATION & AZIMUTH              9,477           9,477
                       DETERMINATION SYSTEM
                       (LADS.
    031               PRECISION SNIPER                1,853           1,853
                       RIFLE.
    034               NEXT GENERATION SQUAD         365,155         365,155
                       WEAPON.
    036               HANDGUN..............               7               7
                      MOD OF WEAPONS AND
                       OTHER COMBAT VEH
    038               M777 MODS............           2,429           2,429
    042               SNIPER RIFLES                      19              19
                       MODIFICATIONS.
    043               M119 MODIFICATIONS...           4,642           4,642
                      SUPPORT EQUIPMENT &
                       FACILITIES
    046               ITEMS LESS THAN $5.0M             469             469
                       (WOCV-WTCV).
    047               PRODUCTION BASE               104,993         104,993
                       SUPPORT (WOCV-WTCV).
                           TOTAL                  2,886,534       2,898,534
                           PROCUREMENT OF
                           WEAPONS AND
                           TRACKED COMBAT
                           VEHICLES, ARMY.

                      PROCUREMENT OF
                       AMMUNITION, ARMY
                      SMALL/MEDIUM CAL
                       AMMUNITION
    001               CTG, 5.56MM, ALL              128,283         128,283
                       TYPES.
    002               CTG, 7.62MM, ALL               62,157          62,157
                       TYPES.
    003               NEXT GENERATION SQUAD         426,177         426,177
                       WEAPON AMMUNITION.
    004               CTG, HANDGUN, ALL               7,750           7,750
                       TYPES.
    005               CTG, .50 CAL, ALL              78,199          98,199
                       TYPES.
                          Program increase.                         [20,000]
    006               CTG, 20MM, ALL TYPES.          25,773          25,773
    007               CTG, 25MM, ALL TYPES.          22,324          22,324
    008               CTG, 30MM, ALL TYPES.         100,392         100,392
    009               CTG, 40MM, ALL TYPES.         131,432         131,432
    011               CTG, 50MM, ALL TYPES.          42,131          42,131
                      MORTAR AMMUNITION
    012               60MM MORTAR, ALL               38,114          38,114
                       TYPES.
    013               81MM MORTAR, ALL               41,786          41,786
                       TYPES.
    014               120MM MORTAR, ALL             123,144         123,144
                       TYPES.
                      TANK AMMUNITION
    015               CARTRIDGES, TANK,             440,152         440,152
                       105MM AND 120MM, ALL
                       TYPES.
                      ARTILLERY AMMUNITION
    016               ARTILLERY CARTRIDGES,          80,780          80,780
                       75MM & 105MM, ALL
                       TYPES.
    017               ARTILLERY PROJECTILE,         218,877         218,877
                       155MM, ALL TYPES.
    019               PRECISION ARTILLERY            28,995          28,995
                       MUNITIONS.
    020               ARTILLERY                     168,737         168,737
                       PROPELLANTS, FUZES
                       AND PRIMERS, ALL.
                      MINES
    021               MINES & CLEARING               42,748          42,748
                       CHARGES, ALL TYPES.
    022               CLOSE TERRAIN SHAPING           7,860           7,860
                       OBSTACLE.
                      ROCKETS
    024               SHOULDER LAUNCHED              46,089          46,089
                       MUNITIONS, ALL TYPES.
    025               ROCKET, HYDRA 70, ALL          34,836          34,836
                       TYPES.
                      OTHER AMMUNITION
    026               CAD/PAD, ALL TYPES...          12,543          12,543
    027               DEMOLITION MUNITIONS,          21,409          21,409
                       ALL TYPES.
    028               GRENADES, ALL TYPES..          56,530          53,530
                          Program decrease.                         [-3,000]
    029               SIGNALS, ALL TYPES...          36,846          36,846
    030               SIMULATORS, ALL TYPES          10,821          10,821
                      MISCELLANEOUS
    032               AMMO COMPONENTS, ALL            4,084           4,084
                       TYPES.
    034               ITEMS LESS THAN $5             16,799          16,799
                       MILLION (AMMO).
    035               AMMUNITION PECULIAR            16,219          16,219
                       EQUIPMENT.
    036               FIRST DESTINATION              18,600          18,600
                       TRANSPORTATION
                       (AMMO).
    037               CLOSEOUT LIABILITIES.             102             102
                      PRODUCTION BASE
                       SUPPORT
    040               INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES       1,084,611       1,084,611
    041               CONVENTIONAL                  155,050         155,050
                       MUNITIONS
                       DEMILITARIZATION.
    042               ARMS INITIATIVE......           3,885           3,885
                           TOTAL                  3,734,235       3,751,235
                           PROCUREMENT OF
                           AMMUNITION, ARMY.

                      OTHER PROCUREMENT,
                       ARMY
                      TACTICAL VEHICLES
    002               FAMILY OF                     132,793         132,793
                       SEMITRAILERS.
    006               GROUND MOBILITY               308,620         308,620
                       VEHICLES (GMV).
    009               JOINT LIGHT TACTICAL           45,840          45,840
                       VEHICLE FAMILY OF
                       VEHICL.
    010               TRUCK, DUMP, 20T               17,000          32,000
                       (CCE).
                          Program increase.                         [15,000]
    011               FAMILY OF MEDIUM               85,490          85,490
                       TACTICAL VEH (FMTV).
    012               FAMILY OF COLD                 38,001          38,001
                       WEATHER ALL-TERRAIN
                       VEHICLE (C.
    013               FIRETRUCKS &                   39,761          39,761
                       ASSOCIATED
                       FIREFIGHTING EQUIP.
    014               FAMILY OF HEAVY               202,009         202,009
                       TACTICAL VEHICLES
                       (FHTV).
    019               TACTICAL WHEELED                2,660           2,660
                       VEHICLE PROTECTION
                       KITS.
    020               MODIFICATION OF IN             98,728          98,728
                       SVC EQUIP.
                      NON-TACTICAL VEHICLES
    023               NONTACTICAL VEHICLES,           8,462           8,462
                       OTHER.
                      COMM--JOINT
                       COMMUNICATIONS
    029               TACTICAL NETWORK              866,347         766,347
                       COMMUNICATION.
                          Program decrease.                       [-100,000]
    031               JCSE EQUIPMENT                  5,389           5,389
                       (USRDECOM).
                      COMM--SATELLITE
                       COMMUNICATIONS
    032               SATELLITE                     114,770         114,770
                       COMMUNICATIONS.
    036               DEFENSE ENTERPRISE             65,591          65,591
                       WIDEBAND SATCOM
                       SYSTEMS.
    039               ASSURED POSITIONING,          212,469         192,469
                       NAVIGATION AND
                       TIMING.
                          Program decrease.                        [-20,000]
                      COMM--COMBAT
                       COMMUNICATIONS
    046               HANDHELD MANPACK              478,435         468,435
                       SMALL FORM FIT (HMS).
                          Program decrease.                        [-10,000]
    048               ARMY LINK 16 SYSTEMS.         133,836         133,836
    051               UNIFIED COMMAND SUITE          20,010          20,010
    052               COTS COMMUNICATIONS           207,402         204,402
                       EQUIPMENT.
                          Airborne SATCOM                            [7,000]
                          systems.
                          Program decrease.                        [-10,000]
    054               ARMY COMMUNICATIONS &         110,678         110,678
                       ELECTRONICS.
                      COMM--INTELLIGENCE
                       COMM
    056               CI AUTOMATION                  15,290          15,290
                       ARCHITECTURE-INTEL.
    058               MULTI-DOMAIN                  108,655          88,655
                       INTELLIGENCE.
                          Program decrease.                        [-20,000]
                      INFORMATION SECURITY
    060               INFORMATION SYSTEM                826             826
                       SECURITY PROGRAM-
                       ISSP.
    061               COMMUNICATIONS                125,970         125,970
                       SECURITY (COMSEC).
    066               BIOMETRIC ENABLING                 65              65
                       CAPABILITY (BEC).
                      COMM--BASE
                       COMMUNICATIONS
    070               INFORMATION SYSTEMS..         209,378         209,378
    072               BASE EMERGENCY                 50,177          50,177
                       COMMUNICATION.
    074               INSTALLATION INFO             439,373         439,373
                       INFRASTRUCTURE MOD
                       PROGRAM.
                      ELECT EQUIP--TACT INT
                       REL ACT (TIARA)
    078               TITAN................         236,314         236,314
    081               COLLECTION CAPABILITY           2,935           2,935
    083               DCGS-A-INTEL.........           1,087           1,087
    085               TROJAN...............          37,968          37,968
    086               MOD OF IN-SVC EQUIP            20,598          20,598
                       (INTEL SPT).
                      ELECT EQUIP--
                       ELECTRONIC WARFARE
                       (EW)
    091               AIR VIGILANCE (AV)...           9,731           9,731
    093               FAMILY OF PERSISTENT           15,382          15,382
                       SURVEILLANCE CAP..
    094               COUNTERINTELLIGENCE/            8,283           8,283
                       SECURITY
                       COUNTERMEASURES.
                      ELECT EQUIP--TACTICAL
                       SURV. (TAC SURV)
    096               SENTINEL MODS........         462,010         452,010
                          Program decrease.                        [-10,000]
    097               NIGHT VISION DEVICES.         211,056         211,056
    098               SMALL TACTICAL                  2,111           2,111
                       OPTICAL RIFLE
                       MOUNTED MLRF.
    099               BASE EXPEDITIARY                1,801           1,801
                       TARGETING AND SURV
                       SYS.
    100               INDIRECT FIRE                  27,881          27,881
                       PROTECTION FAMILY OF
                       SYSTEMS.
    101               FAMILY OF WEAPON              103,607         103,607
                       SIGHTS (FWS).
    102               ENHANCED PORTABLE              10,456          10,456
                       INDUCTIVE ARTILLERY
                       FUZE SE.
    104               FORWARD LOOKING                60,765          60,765
                       INFRARED (IFLIR).
    106               JOINT BATTLE COMMAND--        165,395         155,395
                       PLATFORM (JBC-P).
                          Program decrease.                        [-10,000]
    107               JOINT EFFECTS                  48,715          48,715
                       TARGETING SYSTEM
                       (JETS).
    109               COMPUTER BALLISTICS:            6,325           6,325
                       LHMBC XM32.
    110               MORTAR FIRE CONTROL             3,657           3,657
                       SYSTEM.
    111               MORTAR FIRE CONTROL             3,262           3,262
                       SYSTEMS
                       MODIFICATIONS.
    112               COUNTERFIRE RADARS...          40,526          40,526
                      ELECT EQUIP--TACTICAL
                       C2 SYSTEMS
    113               ARMY COMMAND POST             723,187         708,187
                       INTEGRATED
                       INFRASTRUCTURE (.
                          Program decrease.                        [-15,000]
    114               FIRE SUPPORT C2                 3,389           3,389
                       FAMILY.
    115               AIR & MSL DEFENSE              33,103          33,103
                       PLANNING & CONTROL
                       SYS.
    116               IAMD BATTLE COMMAND           546,480         546,480
                       SYSTEM.
    117               AIAMD FAMILY OF                31,016          31,016
                       SYSTEMS (FOS)
                       COMPONENTS.
    118               LIFE CYCLE SOFTWARE             5,175           5,175
                       SUPPORT (LCSS).
    119               NETWORK MANAGEMENT            244,403         244,403
                       INITIALIZATION AND
                       SERVICE.
    124               MOD OF IN-SVC                  16,595          16,595
                       EQUIPMENT (ENFIRE).
                      ELECT EQUIP--
                       AUTOMATION
    125               ARMY TRAINING                   8,262           8,262
                       MODERNIZATION.
    126               AUTOMATED DATA                 93,804          93,804
                       PROCESSING EQUIP.
    129               HIGH PERF COMPUTING            74,708          74,708
                       MOD PGM (HPCMP).
    130               CONTRACT WRITING                  468             468
                       SYSTEM.
                      CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS
    131A              CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS..           1,546           1,546
                      CHEMICAL DEFENSIVE
                       EQUIPMENT
    138               BASE DEFENSE SYSTEMS              143             143
                       (BDS).
    139               CBRN DEFENSE.........          69,739          69,739
                      BRIDGING EQUIPMENT
    142               TACTICAL BRIDGE,               69,863          69,863
                       FLOAT-RIBBON.
                      ENGINEER (NON-
                       CONSTRUCTION)
                       EQUIPMENT
    150               ROBOTICS AND APPLIQUE             509             509
                       SYSTEMS.
    151               RENDER SAFE SETS KITS          14,184          14,184
                       OUTFITS.
                      COMBAT SERVICE
                       SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
    153               HEATERS AND ECU'S....          14,288          14,288
    156               GROUND SOLDIER SYSTEM         178,850         171,850
                          Program decrease.                         [-7,000]
    157               MOBILE SOLDIER POWER.          15,729          15,729
    159               FIELD FEEDING                   4,500           4,500
                       EQUIPMENT.
    160               CARGO AERIAL DEL &             61,224          61,224
                       PERSONNEL PARACHUTE
                       SYSTEM.
                      PETROLEUM EQUIPMENT
    164               DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS,          96,020          96,020
                       PETROLEUM & WATER.
                      MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
    165               COMBAT SUPPORT                 99,567          99,567
                       MEDICAL.
                      MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT
    166               MOBILE MAINTENANCE             63,311          63,311
                       EQUIPMENT SYSTEMS.
                      CONSTRUCTION
                       EQUIPMENT
    169               CONSTRUCTION                   92,299          92,299
                       EQUIPMENT.
                      RAIL FLOAT
                       CONTAINERIZATION
                       EQUIPMENT
    179               ARMY WATERCRAFT ESP..          57,342          57,342
    180               MANEUVER SUPPORT               33,949          33,949
                       VESSEL (MSV).
    181               ITEMS LESS THAN $5.0M          18,217          18,217
                       (FLOAT/RAIL).
                      GENERATORS
    182               GENERATORS AND                 89,073          89,073
                       ASSOCIATED EQUIP.
                      MATERIAL HANDLING
                       EQUIPMENT
    184               FAMILY OF FORKLIFTS..          12,576          12,576
                      TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    185               COMBAT TRAINING                49,025          49,025
                       CENTERS SUPPORT.
    186               TRAINING DEVICES,             189,306         189,306
                       NONSYSTEM.
    187               SYNTHETIC TRAINING            166,402         166,402
                       ENVIRONMENT (STE).
    189               GAMING TECHNOLOGY IN            7,320           7,320
                       SUPPORT OF ARMY
                       TRAINING.
                      TEST MEASURE AND DIG
                       EQUIPMENT (TMD)
    191               INTEGRATED FAMILY OF           38,784          38,784
                       TEST EQUIPMENT
                       (IFTE).
    193               TEST EQUIPMENT                 51,119          51,119
                       MODERNIZATION
                       (TEMOD).
                      OTHER SUPPORT
                       EQUIPMENT
    195               PHYSICAL SECURITY             136,315         136,315
                       SYSTEMS (OPA3).
    196               BASE LEVEL COMMON              19,452          19,452
                       EQUIPMENT.
    197               MODIFICATION OF IN-            31,452          31,452
                       SVC EQUIPMENT (OPA-
                       3).
    198               BUILDING, PRE-FAB,             10,490          10,490
                       RELOCATABLE.
    200               SPECIAL EQUIPMENT FOR          93,777          93,777
                       TEST AND EVALUATION.
                      OPA2
    205               INITIAL SPARES--C&E..           7,254           7,254
                      AGILE PORTFOLIO
                       MANAGEMENT
    207               COUNTER-SMALL                 306,568         306,568
                       UNMANNED AERIAL
                       SYSTEM (C-SUAS).
    208               ELECTRONIC WARFARE...          24,547          24,547
    209               ELECTRONIC WARFARE             54,427          54,427
                       AGILE.
    210               SOLDIER BORNE SENSOR.          21,919          21,919
                           TOTAL OTHER            9,605,566       9,425,566
                           PROCUREMENT,
                           ARMY.

                      AIRCRAFT PROCUREMENT,
                       NAVY
                      COMBAT AIRCRAFT
    002               F/A-18E/F (FIGHTER)            50,607          50,607
                       HORNET.
    004               JOINT STRIKE FIGHTER        1,951,629       1,951,629
                       CV.
    005               JOINT STRIKE FIGHTER          401,596         401,596
                       CV AP.
    006               JSF STOVL............       1,787,313       1,787,313
    007               JSF STOVL AP.........         113,744         113,744
    008               CH-53K (HEAVY LIFT)..       1,707,601       1,707,601
    009               CH-53K (HEAVY LIFT)           335,352         335,352
                       AP.
    010               V-22 (MEDIUM LIFT)...          47,196          47,196
    012               H-1 UPGRADES (UH-1Y/            8,305           8,305
                       AH-1Z).
    014               P-8A POSEIDON........          13,631          13,631
    015               E-2D ADV HAWKEYE.....       1,503,556       1,203,556
                          Program decrease.                       [-300,000]
                      OTHER AIRCRAFT
    023               KC-130J..............          18,017          18,017
    027               MQ-4 TRITON..........         133,139         133,139
    031               MQ-25................         407,046         407,046
    032               MQ-25 AP.............          52,191          52,191
    034               MARINE GROUP 5 UAS...          15,162          15,162
    036               OTHER SUPPORT                  19,812          19,812
                       AIRCRAFT.
                      MODIFICATION OF
                       AIRCRAFT
    039               F-18 A-D UNIQUE......          53,809          53,809
    040               F-18E/F AND EA-18G            576,229         576,229
                       MODERNIZATION AND
                       SUSTAINM.
    041               MARINE GROUP 5 UAS            143,695         143,695
                       SERIES.
    042               AEA SYSTEMS..........          25,848          25,848
    044               INFRARED SEARCH AND           175,351         175,351
                       TRACK (IRST).
    045               ADVERSARY............          21,535          21,535
    046               F-18 SERIES..........         756,967         756,967
    047               H-53 SERIES..........          69,227          69,227
    048               MH-60 SERIES.........         115,545         115,545
    049               H-1 SERIES...........         149,405         149,405
    051               E-2 SERIES...........         143,772         143,772
    052               TRAINER A/C SERIES...          12,151          12,151
    054               C-130 SERIES.........         144,017         144,017
    055               FEWSG................               5               5
    056               CARGO/TRANSPORT A/C             7,526           7,526
                       SERIES.
    057               E-6 SERIES...........         163,737         163,737
    058               EXECUTIVE HELICOPTERS          66,645          66,645
                       SERIES.
    060               T-45 SERIES..........         173,433         173,433
    061               POWER PLANT CHANGES..          18,707          18,707
    062               JPATS SERIES.........          21,330          21,330
    064               COMMON ECM EQUIPMENT.          91,553          91,553
    065               COMMON AVIONICS               161,376         145,276
                       CHANGES.
                          Program decrease.                        [-16,100]
    066               COMMON DEFENSIVE                8,926           8,926
                       WEAPON SYSTEM.
    067               ID SYSTEMS...........           3,011           3,011
    068               P-8 SERIES...........         320,130         320,130
    069               MAGTF EW FOR AVIATION          22,356          22,356
    071               V-22 (TILT/ROTOR              319,145         319,145
                       ACFT) OSPREY.
    072               NEXT GENERATION               439,493         429,493
                       JAMMER (NGJ).
                          Program decrease.                        [-10,000]
    073               F-35 STOVL SERIES....         364,774         364,774
    074               F-35 CV SERIES.......         180,533         180,533
    075               QRC..................          24,893          24,893
    076               MQ-4 SERIES..........         180,463         180,463
                      AIRCRAFT SPARES AND
                       REPAIR PARTS
    084               SPARES AND REPAIR           2,562,627       2,812,627
                       PARTS.
                          F-35B increase...                        [125,000]
                          F-35C increase...                        [125,000]
                      AIRCRAFT SUPPORT
                       EQUIP & FACILITIES
    085               COMMON GROUND                 584,561         526,161
                       EQUIPMENT.
                          Program decrease.                        [-58,400]
    086               AIRCRAFT INDUSTRIAL           112,513         101,313
                       FACILITIES.
                          Program decrease.                        [-11,200]
    087               WAR CONSUMABLES......          45,153          45,153
    088               OTHER PRODUCTION               70,770          70,770
                       CHARGES.
    089               SPECIAL SUPPORT               130,993         117,993
                       EQUIPMENT.
                          Program decrease.                        [-13,000]
                           TOTAL AIRCRAFT        17,028,101      16,869,401
                           PROCUREMENT,
                           NAVY.

                      WEAPONS PROCUREMENT,
                       NAVY
                      MODIFICATION OF
                       MISSILES
    002               TRIDENT II MODS......       2,582,029       2,582,029
                      STRATEGIC MISSILES
    006               TOMAHAWK.............          12,593          12,593
                      TACTICAL MISSILES
    007               AMRAAM...............          69,913          69,913
    008               SIDEWINDER...........          84,713          84,713
    009               JOINT ADVANCE                 301,858         301,858
                       TACTICAL MISSILE
                       (JATM).
    010               STANDARD MISSILE.....         187,420         122,420
                          Reconciliation                           [-65,000]
                          adjustment.
    012               SMALL DIAMETER BOMB            86,255          86,255
                       II.
    013               RAM..................         122,372         122,372
    015               JOINT AIR GROUND               74,152          74,152
                       MISSILE (JAGM).
    017               AERIAL TARGETS.......         182,704         164,504
                          Program decrease.                        [-18,200]
    019               OTHER MISSILE SUPPORT           3,490           3,490
    020               LRASM................         243,217         243,217
    021               NAVAL STRIKE MISSILE           32,238          32,238
                       (NSM).
    022               NAVAL STRIKE MISSILE            3,059           3,059
                       (NSM) AP.
                      MODIFICATION OF
                       MISSILES
    025               TOMAHAWK MODS........           6,283           6,283
    026               ESSM.................         503,381         503,381
    028               AARGM-ER.............         261,041         261,041
    029               AARGM-ER AP..........          24,284          24,284
    031               STANDARD MISSILES              32,127          32,127
                       MODS.
                      SUPPORT EQUIPMENT &
                       FACILITIES
    032               WEAPONS INDUSTRIAL            127,222         127,222
                       FACILITIES.
                      ORDNANCE SUPPORT
                       EQUIPMENT
    036               ORDNANCE SUPPORT               37,059          37,059
                       EQUIPMENT.
                      TORPEDOES AND RELATED
                       EQUIP
    039               SSTD.................           4,789           4,789
    040               MK-48 TORPEDO........           7,081           7,081
    042               ASW TARGETS..........          38,386          38,386
                      MOD OF TORPEDOES AND
                       RELATED EQUIP
    043               MK-54 TORPEDO MODS...           1,692           1,692
    044               MK-48 TORPEDO ADCAP            31,479          31,479
                       MODS.
                      SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
    046               TORPEDO SUPPORT               161,218         161,218
                       EQUIPMENT.
    047               ASW RANGE SUPPORT....           4,328           4,328
                      DESTINATION
                       TRANSPORTATION
    048               FIRST DESTINATION               5,346           5,346
                       TRANSPORTATION.
                      GUNS AND GUN MOUNTS
    051               SMALL ARMS AND                  9,987           9,987
                       WEAPONS.
                      MODIFICATION OF GUNS
                       AND GUN MOUNTS
    052               CIWS MODS............           8,122           8,122
    053               COAST GUARD WEAPONS..          44,455          44,455
    054               GUN MOUNT MODS.......          83,969          83,969
    055               LCS MODULE WEAPONS...           2,200           2,200
    056               AIRBORNE MINE                  14,413          14,413
                       NEUTRALIZATION
                       SYSTEMS.
                      SPARES AND REPAIR
                       PARTS
    061               SPARES AND REPAIR             202,425         202,425
                       PARTS.
                           TOTAL WEAPONS          5,597,300       5,514,100
                           PROCUREMENT,
                           NAVY.

                      PROCUREMENT OF
                       AMMUNITION, NAVY AND
                       MARINE CORPS
                      NAVY AMMUNITION
    001               GENERAL PURPOSE BOMBS          30,915          27,815
                          Program decrease.                         [-3,100]
    002               JDAM.................          61,119          61,119
    003               AIRBORNE ROCKETS, ALL          87,797          87,797
                       TYPES.
    004               MACHINE GUN                    17,645          17,645
                       AMMUNITION.
    005               PRACTICE BOMBS.......          45,049          40,549
                          Program decrease.                         [-4,500]
    006               CARTRIDGES & CART              74,535          74,535
                       ACTUATED DEVICES.
    007               AIR EXPENDABLE                 98,437          98,437
                       COUNTERMEASURES.
    008               JATOS................           6,373           6,373
    009               5 INCH/54 GUN                  24,864          24,864
                       AMMUNITION.
    010               INTERMEDIATE CALIBER           40,175          40,175
                       GUN AMMUNITION.
    011               OTHER SHIP GUN                 43,763          43,763
                       AMMUNITION.
    012               SMALL ARMS & LANDING           49,493          49,493
                       PARTY AMMO.
    013               PYROTECHNIC AND                 9,644           9,644
                       DEMOLITION.
    015               AMMUNITION LESS THAN            1,723           1,723
                       $5 MILLION.
                      MARINE CORPS
                       AMMUNITION
    018               MORTARS..............         141,135         141,135
    019               DIRECT SUPPORT                 26,729          26,729
                       MUNITIONS.
    020               INFANTRY WEAPONS              180,867         180,867
                       AMMUNITION.
    021               COMBAT SUPPORT                 12,936          12,936
                       MUNITIONS.
    022               AMMO MODERNIZATION...          18,467          18,467
    023               ARTILLERY MUNITIONS..         147,473         147,473
    024               ITEMS LESS THAN $5             15,891          15,891
                       MILLION.
                           TOTAL                  1,135,030       1,127,430
                           PROCUREMENT OF
                           AMMUNITION, NAVY
                           AND MARINE CORPS.

                      SHIPBUILDING AND
                       CONVERSION, NAVY
                      FLEET BALLISTIC
                       MISSILE SHIPS
    001               COLUMBIA CLASS              3,928,828       3,928,828
                       SUBMARINE.
    002               COLUMBIA CLASS              5,065,766       5,065,766
                       SUBMARINE AP.
                      OTHER WARSHIPS
    005               CARRIER REPLACEMENT         1,046,700       1,046,700
                       PROGRAM.
    006               CARRIER REPLACEMENT           612,038         612,038
                       PROGRAM AP.
    007               CVN-81...............       1,622,935       1,622,935
    008               VIRGINIA CLASS                816,705       1,816,705
                       SUBMARINE.
                          Funding shortfall                      [1,000,000]
    009               VIRGINIA CLASS              3,126,816       3,126,816
                       SUBMARINE AP.
    010               CVN REFUELING               1,779,011       1,779,011
                       OVERHAULS.
    012               DDG 1000.............          52,358          52,358
    013               DDG-51...............          10,773         510,773
                          One additional                           [500,000]
                          ship.
                      AUXILIARIES, CRAFT
                       AND PRIOR YR PROGRAM
                       COST
    031               TAO FLEET OILER......           8,346           8,346
    041               OUTFITTING...........         863,846         613,846
                          Program decrease.                       [-250,000]
    043               SERVICE CRAFT........          34,602          34,602
    044               AUXILIARY PERSONNEL                            50,000
                       LIGHTER.
                          Program increase.                         [50,000]
    048               AUXILIARY VESSELS              45,000          21,000
                       (USED SEALIFT).
                          Program decrease.                        [-24,000]
    048A              EXPEDITIONARY MEDICAL                         250,000
                       SHIP.
                          Afloat medical                           [250,000]
                          capability.
    049               COMPLETION OF PY            1,214,295         964,295
                       SHIPBUILDING
                       PROGRAMS.
                          Program decrease.                       [-250,000]
    34                TAGOS SURTASS SHIPS..         612,205         612,205
                           TOTAL                 20,840,224      22,116,224
                           SHIPBUILDING AND
                           CONVERSION, NAVY.

                      OTHER PROCUREMENT,
                       NAVY
                      SHIP PROPULSION
                       EQUIPMENT
    001               SURFACE POWER                   9,978           9,978
                       EQUIPMENT.
                      GENERATORS
    002               SURFACE COMBATANT              62,004          62,004
                       HM&E.
                      NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT
    003               OTHER NAVIGATION               96,945          96,945
                       EQUIPMENT.
                      OTHER SHIPBOARD
                       EQUIPMENT
    004               SUB PERISCOPE,                135,863         135,863
                       IMAGING AND SUPT
                       EQUIP PROG.
    005               DDG MOD..............         686,787         686,787
    006               FIREFIGHTING                   36,488          36,488
                       EQUIPMENT.
    007               COMMAND AND CONTROL             2,417           2,417
                       SWITCHBOARD.
    008               LHA/LHD MIDLIFE......          86,884          56,884
                          Program decrease.                        [-30,000]
    009               LCC 19/20 EXTENDED             19,276          19,276
                       SERVICE LIFE PROGRAM.
    010               POLLUTION CONTROL              22,477          22,477
                       EQUIPMENT.
    011               SUBMARINE SUPPORT             383,062         383,062
                       EQUIPMENT.
    012               VIRGINIA CLASS                 52,039          52,039
                       SUPPORT EQUIPMENT.
    013               LCS CLASS SUPPORT               2,551           2,551
                       EQUIPMENT.
    014               SUBMARINE BATTERIES..          28,169          28,169
    015               LPD CLASS SUPPORT             101,042          76,042
                       EQUIPMENT.
                          Program decrease.                        [-25,000]
    016               DDG 1000 CLASS                115,267         115,267
                       SUPPORT EQUIPMENT.
    017               STRATEGIC PLATFORM             38,039          38,039
                       SUPPORT EQUIP.
    019               DSSP EQUIPMENT.......           5,849           5,849
    022               UNDERWATER EOD                 22,355          22,355
                       EQUIPMENT.
    023               ITEMS LESS THAN $5             11,691            -309
                       MILLION.
                          Program decrease.                        [-12,000]
    024               CHEMICAL WARFARE                2,607           2,607
                       DETECTORS.
                      REACTOR PLANT
                       EQUIPMENT
    026               SHIP MAINTENANCE,           2,392,620       2,392,620
                       REPAIR AND
                       MODERNIZATION.
    028               REACTOR COMPONENTS...         399,603         399,603
                      OCEAN ENGINEERING
    029               DIVING AND SALVAGE              7,842           7,842
                       EQUIPMENT.
                      SMALL BOATS
    031               STANDARD BOATS.......          51,546         -14,454
                          Additional 40-                             [9,000]
                          foot patrol boats.
                          Program decrease.                        [-50,000]
                          Small Boats                              [-25,000]
                          reconciliation
                          adjustment.
                      PRODUCTION FACILITIES
                       EQUIPMENT
    032               OPERATING FORCES IPE.         208,998         208,998
                      OTHER SHIP SUPPORT
    033               LCS COMMON MISSION             38,880          38,880
                       MODULES EQUIPMENT.
    034               LCS MCM MISSION                91,372          91,372
                       MODULES.
    036               LCS SUW MISSION                 3,790           3,790
                       MODULES.
    037               LCS IN-SERVICE                203,442         105,442
                       MODERNIZATION.
                          Program decrease.                        [-98,000]
    038               SMALL & MEDIUM UUV...          54,854          69,854
                          Torpedo Tube                              [15,000]
                          Launch and
                          Recovery Capable
                          Autonomous
                          Undersea Vehicles.
                      LOGISTIC SUPPORT
    040               LSD MIDLIFE &                   4,079           4,079
                       MODERNIZATION.
                      SHIP SONARS
    043               AN/SQQ-89 SURF ASW            144,425         154,425
                       COMBAT SYSTEM.
                          Outpost Uncrewed                          [10,000]
                          Surveillance
                          System Increase.
    044               SSN ACOUSTIC                  498,597         498,597
                       EQUIPMENT.
                      ASW ELECTRONIC
                       EQUIPMENT
    046               SUBMARINE ACOUSTIC             56,482          56,482
                       WARFARE SYSTEM.
    047               SSTD.................          14,915          14,915
    048               FIXED SURVEILLANCE            352,312         352,312
                       SYSTEM.
    049               SURTASS..............          31,169          31,169
                      ELECTRONIC WARFARE
                       EQUIPMENT
    050               AN/SLQ-32............         461,380         261,380
                          Program decrease.                       [-200,000]
                      RECONNAISSANCE
                       EQUIPMENT
    051               SHIPBOARD IW EXPLOIT.         379,908         359,908
                          Program decrease.                        [-20,000]
    052               MARITIME BATTLESPACE           13,008          13,008
                       AWARENESS.
                      OTHER SHIP ELECTRONIC
                       EQUIPMENT
    053               COOPERATIVE                    26,648          26,648
                       ENGAGEMENT
                       CAPABILITY.
    054               NAVAL TACTICAL                  7,972           7,972
                       COMMAND SUPPORT
                       SYSTEM (NTCSS).
    055               ATDLS................          58,739          58,739
    056               NAVY COMMAND AND                3,489           3,489
                       CONTROL SYSTEM
                       (NCCS).
    057               MINESWEEPING SYSTEM            16,426          16,426
                       REPLACEMENT.
    059               NAVSTAR GPS RECEIVERS          45,701          45,701
                       (SPACE).
    060               AMERICAN FORCES RADIO             304             304
                       AND TV SERVICE.
                      AVIATION ELECTRONIC
                       EQUIPMENT
    062               ASHORE ATC EQUIPMENT.          97,262          87,262
                          Program decrease.                        [-10,000]
    063               AFLOAT ATC EQUIPMENT.          72,104          72,104
    064               ID SYSTEMS...........          52,171          52,171
    065               JOINT PRECISION                 5,105           5,105
                       APPROACH AND LANDING
                       SYSTEM (.
    066               NAVAL MISSION                  60,058          40,058
                       PLANNING SYSTEMS.
                          Program decrease.                        [-20,000]
                      OTHER SHORE
                       ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
    068               TACTICAL/MOBILE C4I            64,901          64,901
                       SYSTEMS.
    069               INTELLIGENCE                   12,112          12,112
                       SURVEILLANCE AND
                       RECONNAISSANCE (ISR).
    070               CANES................         534,324         534,324
    071               RADIAC...............          31,289          31,289
    072               CANES-INTELL.........          46,281          46,281
    073               GPETE................          33,395          33,395
    074               MASF.................          13,205          13,205
    075               INTEG COMBAT SYSTEM            11,493          11,493
                       TEST FACILITY.
    076               EMI CONTROL                     3,687           3,687
                       INSTRUMENTATION.
    078               IN-SERVICE RADARS AND         249,656         229,656
                       SENSORS.
                          Program decrease.                        [-20,000]
                      SHIPBOARD
                       COMMUNICATIONS
    079               BATTLE FORCE TACTICAL         106,583         106,583
                       NETWORK.
    080               SHIPBOARD TACTICAL             20,900          20,900
                       COMMUNICATIONS.
    081               SHIP COMMUNICATIONS           162,075         102,075
                       AUTOMATION.
                          Program decrease.                        [-60,000]
    082               COMMUNICATIONS ITEMS           11,138          11,138
                       UNDER $5M.
                      SUBMARINE
                       COMMUNICATIONS
    083               SUBMARINE BROADCAST           113,115         113,115
                       SUPPORT.
    084               SUBMARINE                      84,584          64,584
                       COMMUNICATION
                       EQUIPMENT.
                          Program decrease.                        [-20,000]
                      SATELLITE
                       COMMUNICATIONS
    085               SATELLITE                      62,943          62,943
                       COMMUNICATIONS
                       SYSTEMS.
    086               NAVY MULTIBAND                 63,433          63,433
                       TERMINAL (NMT).
    087               MOBILE ADVANCED EHF           220,453         170,453
                       TERMINAL (MAT).
                          Program decrease.                        [-50,000]
                      SHORE COMMUNICATIONS
    088               JOINT COMMUNICATIONS            3,389           3,389
                       SUPPORT ELEMENT
                       (JCSE).
                      CRYPTOGRAPHIC
                       EQUIPMENT
    089               INFO SYSTEMS SECURITY         191,239         191,239
                       PROGRAM (ISSP).
    090               MIO INTEL                       1,122           1,122
                       EXPLOITATION TEAM.
                      CRYPTOLOGIC EQUIPMENT
    091               CRYPTOLOGIC                     7,841           7,841
                       COMMUNICATIONS EQUIP.
                      OTHER ELECTRONIC
                       SUPPORT
    109               COAST GUARD EQUIPMENT          61,512          61,512
                      SONOBUOYS
    112               SONOBUOYS--ALL TYPES.         249,908         249,908
                      AIRCRAFT SUPPORT
                       EQUIPMENT
    113               MINOTAUR.............           5,191           5,191
    114               WEAPONS RANGE SUPPORT         123,435         123,435
                       EQUIPMENT.
    115               AIRCRAFT SUPPORT               91,284          91,284
                       EQUIPMENT.
    116               ADVANCED ARRESTING              4,484           4,484
                       GEAR (AAG).
    117               ELECTROMAGNETIC                16,294          16,294
                       AIRCRAFT LAUNCH
                       SYSTEM (EMALS.
    118               METEOROLOGICAL                 13,806          13,806
                       EQUIPMENT.
    119               AIRBORNE MCM.........           9,643           9,643
    121               AVIATION SUPPORT              111,334         111,334
                       EQUIPMENT.
    122               UMCS-UNMAN CARRIER            189,553         189,553
                       AVIATION(UCA)MISSION
                       CNTRL.
                      SHIP GUN SYSTEM
                       EQUIPMENT
    125               SHIP GUN SYSTEMS                7,358           7,358
                       EQUIPMENT.
                      SHIP MISSILE SYSTEMS
                       EQUIPMENT
    126               HARPOON SUPPORT                   209             209
                       EQUIPMENT.
    127               SHIP MISSILE SUPPORT          455,822         380,822
                       EQUIPMENT.
                          Program decrease.                        [-75,000]
    128               TOMAHAWK SUPPORT              107,709         107,709
                       EQUIPMENT.
                      FBM SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
    129               CPS SUPPORT EQUIPMENT          67,264          67,264
    130               STRATEGIC MISSILE             491,179         391,179
                       SYSTEMS EQUIP.
                          Program decrease.                       [-100,000]
                      ASW SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
    131               SSN COMBAT CONTROL            102,954         102,954
                       SYSTEMS.
    132               ASW SUPPORT EQUIPMENT          25,721          25,721
                      OTHER ORDNANCE
                       SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
    133               EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE             24,822          24,822
                       DISPOSAL EQUIP.
    134               DIRECTED ENERGY                 2,976           2,976
                       SYSTEMS.
    135               ITEMS LESS THAN $5              3,635           3,635
                       MILLION.
                      OTHER EXPENDABLE
                       ORDNANCE
    136               ANTI-SHIP MISSILE              19,129          19,129
                       DECOY SYSTEM.
    137               SUBMARINE TRAINING             77,889          77,889
                       DEVICE MODS.
    138               SURFACE TRAINING              186,085         186,085
                       EQUIPMENT.
                      CIVIL ENGINEERING
                       SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
    141               PASSENGER CARRYING              3,825           3,825
                       VEHICLES.
    142               GENERAL PURPOSE                 5,489           5,489
                       TRUCKS.
    143               CONSTRUCTION &                102,592          92,592
                       MAINTENANCE EQUIP.
                          Program decrease.                        [-10,000]
    144               FIRE FIGHTING                  27,675          27,675
                       EQUIPMENT.
    145               TACTICAL VEHICLES....          37,262          37,262
    146               AMPHIBIOUS EQUIPMENT.          38,073          13,073
                          Program decrease.                        [-25,000]
    147               POLLUTION CONTROL               4,009           4,009
                       EQUIPMENT.
    148               ITEMS LESS THAN $5            127,086         127,086
                       MILLION.
    149               PHYSICAL SECURITY               1,297           1,297
                       VEHICLES.
                      SUPPLY SUPPORT
                       EQUIPMENT
    151               SUPPLY EQUIPMENT.....          38,838          38,838
    152               FIRST DESTINATION               6,203           6,203
                       TRANSPORTATION.
    153               SPECIAL PURPOSE               643,618         643,618
                       SUPPLY SYSTEMS.
                      TRAINING DEVICES
    155               TRAINING SUPPORT                3,480           3,480
                       EQUIPMENT.
    156               TRAINING AND                   75,048          75,048
                       EDUCATION EQUIPMENT.
                      COMMAND SUPPORT
                       EQUIPMENT
    157               COMMAND SUPPORT                34,249          34,249
                       EQUIPMENT.
    158               MEDICAL SUPPORT                12,256          12,256
                       EQUIPMENT.
    160               NAVAL MIP SUPPORT               8,810           8,810
                       EQUIPMENT.
    161               OPERATING FORCES               16,567          16,567
                       SUPPORT EQUIPMENT.
    162               C4ISR EQUIPMENT......          36,945          36,945
    163               ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT          42,860          42,860
                       EQUIPMENT.
    164               PHYSICAL SECURITY             166,577          83,577
                       EQUIPMENT.
                          Program decrease.                        [-83,000]
    165               ENTERPRISE                     42,363          42,363
                       INFORMATION
                       TECHNOLOGY.
                      OTHER
    170               NEXT GENERATION               185,755         135,755
                       ENTERPRISE SERVICE.
                          Program decrease.                        [-50,000]
    171               CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES           5,446           5,446
                      CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS
    171A              CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS..          41,991          41,991
                      SPARES AND REPAIR
                       PARTS
    176               SPARES AND REPAIR             585,865         475,865
                       PARTS.
                          Reconciliation                          [-110,000]
                          adjustment.
                           TOTAL OTHER           14,569,524      13,510,524
                           PROCUREMENT,
                           NAVY.

                      PROCUREMENT, MARINE
                       CORPS
                      TRACKED COMBAT
                       VEHICLES
    001               AAV7A1 PIP...........              21              21
    002               AMPHIBIOUS COMBAT             790,789         790,789
                       VEHICLE FAMILY OF
                       VEHICLES.
    003               LAV PIP..............             764             764
                      ARTILLERY AND OTHER
                       WEAPONS
    004               155MM LIGHTWEIGHT                   3               3
                       TOWED HOWITZER.
    005               ARTILLERY WEAPONS             221,897         221,897
                       SYSTEM.
    006               WEAPONS AND COMBAT             13,401          13,401
                       VEHICLES UNDER $5
                       MILLION.
                      GUIDED MISSILES
    011               NAVAL STRIKE MISSILE          143,711         143,711
                       (NSM).
    012               NAVAL STRIKE MISSILE           20,930          20,930
                       (NSM) AP.
    013               GROUND BASED AIR              620,220         620,220
                       DEFENSE.
    014               ANTI-ARMOR MISSILE-            32,576          32,576
                       JAVELIN.
    015               FAMILY ANTI-ARMOR                 107             107
                       WEAPON SYSTEMS
                       (FOAAWS).
    016               ANTI-ARMOR MISSILE-             2,173           2,173
                       TOW.
    017               GUIDED MLRS ROCKET             61,490          61,490
                       (GMLRS).
                      COMMAND AND CONTROL
                       SYSTEMS
    021               COMMON AVIATION                68,589          68,589
                       COMMAND AND CONTROL
                       SYSTEM (C.
                      REPAIR AND TEST
                       EQUIPMENT
    022               REPAIR AND TEST                61,264          61,264
                       EQUIPMENT.
                      OTHER SUPPORT (TEL)
    023               MODIFICATION KITS....           1,108           1,108
                      COMMAND AND CONTROL
                       SYSTEM (NON-TEL)
    024               ITEMS UNDER $5                202,679         192,679
                       MILLION (COMM &
                       ELEC).
                          Program decrease.                        [-10,000]
    025               AIR OPERATIONS C2              15,784          15,784
                       SYSTEMS.
                      RADAR + EQUIPMENT
                       (NON-TEL)
    027               GROUND/AIR TASK                79,542          79,542
                       ORIENTED RADAR (G/
                       ATOR).
                      INTELL/COMM EQUIPMENT
                       (NON-TEL)
    029               ELECTRO MAGNETIC               35,396          35,396
                       SPECTRUM OPERATIONS
                       (EMSO).
    030               GCSS-MC..............           3,303           3,303
    031               FIRE SUPPORT SYSTEM..         116,304         100,304
                          Program decrease.                        [-16,000]
    032               INTELLIGENCE SUPPORT           67,690          67,690
                       EQUIPMENT.
    034               UNMANNED AIR SYSTEMS           14,991          74,991
                       (INTEL).
                          Program increase.                         [60,000]
    035               DCGS-MC..............          42,946          42,946
    036               UAS PAYLOADS.........          12,232          12,232
                      OTHER SUPPORT (NON-
                       TEL)
    040               MARINE CORPS                  205,710         205,710
                       ENTERPRISE NETWORK
                       (MCEN).
    041               COMMON COMPUTER                21,064          21,064
                       RESOURCES.
    042               COMMAND POST SYSTEMS.          50,549          50,549
    043               RADIO SYSTEMS........         209,444         201,444
                          Program decrease.                         [-8,000]
    044               COMM SWITCHING &              100,712          95,712
                       CONTROL SYSTEMS.
                          Program decrease.                         [-5,000]
    045               COMM & ELEC                    16,163          16,163
                       INFRASTRUCTURE
                       SUPPORT.
    046               CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES          14,541          14,541
                      CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS
    048A              CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS..           2,145           2,145
                      ADMINISTRATIVE
                       VEHICLES
    051               COMMERCIAL CARGO               24,699          24,699
                       VEHICLES.
                      TACTICAL VEHICLES
    052               MOTOR TRANSPORT                16,472          16,472
                       MODIFICATIONS.
    053               JOINT LIGHT TACTICAL           81,893          81,893
                       VEHICLE.
                      ENGINEER AND OTHER
                       EQUIPMENT
    058               TACTICAL FUEL SYSTEMS          33,611          33,611
    059               POWER EQUIPMENT                24,558          24,558
                       ASSORTED.
    060               AMPHIBIOUS SUPPORT              9,049           9,049
                       EQUIPMENT.
    061               EOD SYSTEMS..........          21,069          21,069
                      MATERIALS HANDLING
                       EQUIPMENT
    062               PHYSICAL SECURITY              52,394          52,394
                       EQUIPMENT.
                      GENERAL PROPERTY
    063               FIELD MEDICAL                  58,768          58,768
                       EQUIPMENT.
    064               TRAINING DEVICES.....          63,133          63,133
    065               FAMILY OF                      33,644          33,644
                       CONSTRUCTION
                       EQUIPMENT.
    066               ULTRA-LIGHT TACTICAL            7,836           7,836
                       VEHICLE (ULTV).
                      OTHER SUPPORT
    067               ITEMS LESS THAN $5             35,920          35,920
                       MILLION.
                      SPARES AND REPAIR
                       PARTS
    070               SPARES AND REPAIR              40,828          40,828
                       PARTS.
                           TOTAL                  3,754,112       3,775,112
                           PROCUREMENT,
                           MARINE CORPS.

                      AIRCRAFT PROCUREMENT,
                       AIR FORCE
                      STRATEGIC OFFENSIVE
    001               B-21 RAIDER..........       2,590,116       2,590,116
    002               B-21 RAIDER AP.......         862,000         862,000
                      TACTICAL FORCES
    003               F-35.................       3,555,503       3,555,503
    004               F-35 AP..............         531,241         531,241
    009               JOINT SIMULATION               17,985          17,985
                       ENVIRONMENT.
                      TACTICAL AIRLIFT
    012               KC-46A MDAP..........       2,799,633       2,499,633
                          Program delay....                       [-300,000]
                      UPT TRAINERS
    017               ADVANCED PILOT                362,083         362,083
                       TRAINING T-7A.
                      HELICOPTERS
    019               MH-139A..............           4,478           4,478
    020               COMBAT RESCUE                 107,500         107,500
                       HELICOPTER.
                      MISSION SUPPORT
                       AIRCRAFT
    023               C-40 FLEET EXPANSION.                         300,000
                          2 additional                             [300,000]
                          aircraft.
    024               CIVIL AIR PATROL A/C.           3,131          20,931
                          Aircraft                                  [17,800]
                          procurement
                          increase.
                      OTHER AIRCRAFT
    026               TARGET DRONES........          34,224          34,224
    034               RQ-20B PUMA..........          11,437          11,437
                      STRATEGIC AIRCRAFT
    036               B-2A.................          76,906          76,906
    037               B-1B.................          73,893          73,893
    038               B-52.................         223,827         223,827
    039               LARGE AIRCRAFT                 35,165          35,165
                       INFRARED
                       COUNTERMEASURES.
                      TACTICAL AIRCRAFT
    041               COLLABORATIVE COMBAT           15,048          15,048
                       AIRCRAFT MODS.
    042               E-11 BACN/HAG........          28,797          28,797
    043               F-15.................         120,044         120,044
    045               F-16 MODIFICATIONS...         448,116         448,116
    046               F-22A................         977,526         977,526
    047               F-35 MODIFICATIONS...         380,337         380,337
    048               F-15 EPAW............         252,607         252,607
    050               KC-46A MDAP..........          19,344          19,344
                      AIRLIFT AIRCRAFT
    051               C-5..................          34,939          34,939
    052               C-17A................           9,853           9,853
    056               OSA-EA MODIFICATIONS.          87,515          87,515
                      TRAINER AIRCRAFT
    057               GLIDER MODS..........             159             159
    058               T-6..................         247,814         247,814
    059               T-1..................             137             137
    060               T-38.................          85,381          85,381
                      OTHER AIRCRAFT
    068               C-130................         144,041         144,041
    070               C-135................         124,368         124,368
    071               COMPASS CALL.........                          60,000
                          Program increase.                         [60,000]
    073               CVR (CONNON ULF                79,859          79,859
                       RECEIVER) INC 2.
    074               RC-135...............         231,001         231,001
    075               E-3..................          17,291          17,291
    076               E-4..................          45,232          45,232
    080               H-1..................          17,899          17,899
    081               MH-139A MOD..........           4,992           4,992
    082               H-60.................           1,749           1,749
    083               HH60W MODIFICATIONS..           9,150           9,150
    085               HC/MC-130                     365,086         365,086
                       MODIFICATIONS.
    086               OTHER AIRCRAFT.......         263,902         237,502
                          Program decrease.                        [-26,400]
    088               MQ-9 MODS............         100,923         100,923
    090               SENIOR LEADER C3               24,414          24,414
                       SYSTEM--AIRCRAFT.
    091               CV-22 MODS...........          78,713          78,713
                      AIRCRAFT SPARES AND
                       REPAIR PARTS
    094               INITIAL SPARES/REPAIR         973,535       1,223,535
                       PARTS.
                          F-35A increase...                        [250,000]
                      COMMON SUPPORT
                       EQUIPMENT
    099               AIRCRAFT REPLACEMENT          156,776         156,776
                       SUPPORT EQUIP.
                      POST PRODUCTION
                       SUPPORT
    103               B-2B.................          18,969          18,969
    104               B-52.................             111             111
    106               C-17A................           2,672           2,672
    111               F-15.................           5,112           5,112
    114               F-16 POST PRODUCTION           18,402          18,402
                       SUPPORT.
    116               HC/MC-130 POST PROD..          17,986          17,986
    117               JOINT SIMULATION               28,524          28,524
                       ENVIRONMENT POST
                       PRODUCTION SUPPORT.
                      INDUSTRIAL
                       PREPAREDNESS
    122               INDUSTRIAL                     19,998          19,998
                       RESPONSIVENESS.
                      WAR CONSUMABLES
    123               WAR CONSUMABLES......          26,323          26,323
                      OTHER PRODUCTION
                       CHARGES
    124               OTHER PRODUCTION              940,190         846,190
                       CHARGES.
                          Program decrease.                        [-94,000]
                      CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS
    134A              CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS..          16,006          16,006
                           TOTAL AIRCRAFT        17,729,963      17,937,363
                           PROCUREMENT, AIR
                           FORCE.

                      MISSILE PROCUREMENT,
                       AIR FORCE
                      MISSILE REPLACEMENT
                       EQUIPMENT--BALLISTIC
    001               MISSILE REPLACEMENT            35,116          35,116
                       EQ-BALLISTIC.
    002               MISSILE REPLACEMENT             2,166           2,166
                       EQ-BALLISTIC AP.
                      STRATEGIC
    005               LONG RANGE STAND-OFF          192,409         192,409
                       WEAPON.
    006               LONG RANGE STAND-OFF          250,300         250,300
                       WEAPON AP.
                      TACTICAL
    007               REPLAC EQUIP & WAR             12,436          12,436
                       CONSUMABLES.
    008               ADVANCED PRECISION             13,428          13,428
                       KILL WEAPON SYSTEM
                       (APKWS) MISSILE.
    009               AGM-183A AIR-LAUNCHED         387,055         387,055
                       RAPID RESPONSE
                       WEAPON.
    011               JOINT AIR-SURFACE             328,081         328,081
                       STANDOFF MISSILE.
    013               JOINT ADVANCED                368,593         368,593
                       TACTICAL MISSILE.
    015               LRASM0...............         294,401         294,401
    017               SIDEWINDER (AIM-9X)..         100,352         100,352
    018               AMRAAM...............         365,125         365,125
    021               SMALL DIAMETER BOMB..          41,510          41,510
    022               SMALL DIAMETER BOMB           307,743         307,743
                       II.
    023               STAND-IN ATTACK               185,324         185,324
                       WEAPON (SIAW).
                      INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES
    024               INDUSTRIAL                        917             917
                       PREPAREDNESS/POL
                       PREVENTION.
                      CLASS IV
    025               ICBM FUZE MOD........         119,376         119,376
    027               MM III MODIFICATIONS.          14,604          14,604
    029               AIR LAUNCH CRUISE              41,393          41,393
                       MISSILE (ALCM).
                      MISSILE SPARES AND
                       REPAIR PARTS
    030               MSL SPRS/REPAIR PARTS           5,824           5,824
                       (INITIAL).
    031               MSL SPRS/REPAIR PARTS         108,249         108,249
                       (REPLEN).
                      SPECIAL PROGRAMS
    033               SPECIAL UPDATE                221,199         199,099
                       PROGRAMS.
                          Program decrease.                        [-22,100]
                      CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS
    033A              CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS..         828,275         828,275
                           TOTAL MISSILE          4,223,876       4,201,776
                           PROCUREMENT, AIR
                           FORCE.

                      PROCUREMENT OF
                       AMMUNITION, AIR
                       FORCE
                      CARTRIDGES
    003               CARTRIDGES...........         126,077         126,077
                      BOMBS
    005               GENERAL PURPOSE BOMBS         189,097         170,197
                          Program decrease.                        [-18,900]
    006               MASSIVE ORDNANCE                6,813           6,813
                       PENETRATOR (MOP).
    007               JOINT DIRECT ATTACK           126,389         126,389
                       MUNITION.
    009               B61-12 TRAINER.......           7,668           7,668
                      OTHER ITEMS
    010               CAD/PAD..............          58,454          58,454
    011               EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE              7,297           7,297
                       DISPOSAL (EOD).
    012               SPARES AND REPAIR                 636             636
                       PARTS.
    014               FIRST DESTINATION               2,955           2,955
                       TRANSPORTATION.
    015               ITEMS LESS THAN                 5,571           5,571
                       $5,000,000.
                      FLARES
    017               EXPENDABLE                    101,540         101,540
                       COUNTERMEASURES.
                      FUZES
    018               FUZES................         125,721         125,721
                      SMALL ARMS
    019               SMALL ARMS...........          26,260          26,260
                           TOTAL                    784,478         765,578
                           PROCUREMENT OF
                           AMMUNITION, AIR
                           FORCE.

                      PROCUREMENT, SPACE
                       FORCE
                      SPACE PROCUREMENT, SF
    002               AF SATELLITE COMM              68,238          68,238
                       SYSTEM.
    004               COUNTERSPACE SYSTEMS.           2,027           2,027
    006               EVOLVED STRATEGIC              64,996          64,996
                       SATCOM (ESS) AP.
    007               FAMILY OF BEYOND LINE-         15,404          15,404
                       OF-SIGHT TERMINALS.
    010               GENERAL INFORMATION             1,835           1,835
                       TECH--SPACE.
    011               GPSIII FOLLOW ON.....         109,944         449,619
                          GPS IIIF.........                        [339,675]
    012               GPS III SPACE SEGMENT          29,274          29,274
    013               GLOBAL POSTIONING                 870             870
                       (SPACE).
    017               SPACEBORNE EQUIP               84,044          84,044
                       (COMSEC).
    018               MILSATCOM............          36,447          36,447
    020               SPECIAL SPACE                 482,653         482,653
                       ACTIVITIES.
    021               MOBILE USER OBJECTIVE          48,977          48,977
                       SYSTEM.
    022               NATIONAL SECURITY           1,466,963       1,466,963
                       SPACE LAUNCH.
    024               PTES HUB.............          29,949          29,949
    026               SPACE DEVELOPMENT             648,446         648,446
                       AGENCY LAUNCH.
    027               SPACE DIGITAL                   4,984           4,984
                       INTEGRATED NETWORK
                       (SDIN).
    029               SPACE MODS...........         115,498         115,498
    030               SPACELIFT RANGE                64,321          64,321
                       SYSTEM SPACE.
    031               WIDEBAND SATCOM                92,380          92,380
                       OPERATIONAL
                       MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS.
                      SPARES
    032               SPARES AND REPAIR                 938             938
                       PARTS.
                      NON-TACTICAL VEHICLES
    033               USSF VEHICLES........           5,000           5,000
                      SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
    035               POWER CONDITIONING             20,449          20,449
                       EQUIPMENT.
                           TOTAL                  3,393,637       3,733,312
                           PROCUREMENT,
                           SPACE FORCE.

                      OTHER PROCUREMENT,
                       AIR FORCE
                      PASSENGER CARRYING
                       VEHICLES
    002               PASSENGER CARRYING              5,557           5,557
                       VEHICLES.
                      CARGO AND UTILITY
                       VEHICLES
    003               MEDIUM TACTICAL                 3,938           3,938
                       VEHICLE.
    004               CAP VEHICLES.........           1,175           1,175
    005               CARGO AND UTILITY              56,940          56,940
                       VEHICLES.
                      SPECIAL PURPOSE
                       VEHICLES
    006               JOINT LIGHT TACTICAL           62,202          62,202
                       VEHICLE.
    007               SECURITY AND TACTICAL             129             129
                       VEHICLES.
    008               SPECIAL PURPOSE                68,242          68,242
                       VEHICLES.
                      FIRE FIGHTING
                       EQUIPMENT
    009               FIRE FIGHTING/CRASH            58,416          58,416
                       RESCUE VEHICLES.
                      MATERIALS HANDLING
                       EQUIPMENT
    010               MATERIALS HANDLING             18,552          18,552
                       VEHICLES.
                      BASE MAINTENANCE
                       SUPPORT
    011               RUNWAY SNOW REMOV AND          11,045          11,045
                       CLEANING EQU.
    012               BASE MAINTENANCE               25,291          25,291
                       SUPPORT VEHICLES.
                      COMM SECURITY
                       EQUIPMENT(COMSEC)
    015               COMSEC EQUIPMENT.....         169,363         159,363
                          Program decrease.                        [-10,000]
                      INTELLIGENCE PROGRAMS
    017               INTERNATIONAL INTEL             5,833           5,833
                       TECH & ARCHITECTURES.
    018               INTELLIGENCE TRAINING           5,273           5,273
                       EQUIPMENT.
    019               INTELLIGENCE COMM              42,257          42,257
                       EQUIPMENT.
                      ELECTRONICS PROGRAMS
    020               AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL &          26,390          26,390
                       LANDING SYS.
    021               NATIONAL AIRSPACE              11,810          11,810
                       SYSTEM.
    022               BATTLE CONTROL                 16,592          16,592
                       SYSTEM--FIXED.
    023               THEATER AIR CONTROL            27,650          27,650
                       SYS IMPROVEMEN.
    024               3D EXPEDITIONARY LONG-        103,226         103,226
                       RANGE RADAR.
    025               WEATHER OBSERVATION            31,516          31,516
                       FORECAST.
    026               STRATEGIC COMMAND AND          82,912          82,912
                       CONTROL.
    027               CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN              22,021          22,021
                       COMPLEX.
    028               MISSION PLANNING               18,722          18,722
                       SYSTEMS.
    031               STRATEGIC MISSION               6,383           6,383
                       PLANNING & EXECUTION
                       SYSTEM.
                      SPCL COMM-ELECTRONICS
                       PROJECTS
    032               GENERAL INFORMATION           172,085         173,185
                       TECHNOLOGY.
                          Barry M Goldwater                          [1,100]
                          Range Land Mobile
                          Radio (LMR)
                          Network Equipment
                          and Installation.
    034               AF GLOBAL COMMAND &             1,947           1,947
                       CONTROL SYS.
    036               MOBILITY COMMAND AND           11,648          11,648
                       CONTROL.
    037               AIR FORCE PHYSICAL            294,747         278,747
                       SECURITY SYSTEM.
                          Program decrease.                        [-16,000]
    038               COMBAT TRAINING               231,987         231,987
                       RANGES.
    039               MINIMUM ESSENTIAL              94,995          94,995
                       EMERGENCY COMM N.
    040               WIDE AREA                      29,617          29,617
                       SURVEILLANCE (WAS).
    041               C3 COUNTERMEASURES...         116,410         104,810
                          Program decrease.                        [-11,600]
    044               DEFENSE ENTERPRISE                698             698
                       ACCOUNTING & MGT SYS.
    046               THEATER BATTLE MGT C2             442             442
                       SYSTEM.
    047               AIR & SPACE                    22,785          20,485
                       OPERATIONS CENTER
                       (AOC).
                          Program decrease.                         [-2,300]
                      AIR FORCE
                       COMMUNICATIONS
    050               BASE INFORMATION               79,091          79,091
                       TRANSPT INFRAST
                       (BITI) WIRED.
    051               AFNET................         282,907         282,907
    052               JOINT COMMUNICATIONS            5,930           5,930
                       SUPPORT ELEMENT
                       (JCSE).
    053               USCENTCOM............          14,919          14,919
    054               USSTRATCOM...........           4,788           4,788
    055               USSPACECOM...........          32,633          32,633
                      ORGANIZATION AND BASE
    056               TACTICAL C-E                  143,829         143,829
                       EQUIPMENT.
    059               RADIO EQUIPMENT......          50,730          50,730
    061               BASE COMM                      67,015          67,015
                       INFRASTRUCTURE.
                      MODIFICATIONS
    062               COMM ELECT MODS......          76,034          76,034
                      PERSONAL SAFETY &
                       RESCUE EQUIP
    063               PERSONAL SAFETY AND            81,782          81,782
                       RESCUE EQUIPMENT.
                      DEPOT PLANT+MTRLS
                       HANDLING EQ
    064               POWER CONDITIONING             13,711          13,711
                       EQUIPMENT.
    065               MECHANIZED MATERIAL            21,143          21,143
                       HANDLING EQUIP.
                      BASE SUPPORT
                       EQUIPMENT
    066               BASE PROCURED                  90,654          90,654
                       EQUIPMENT.
    067               ENGINEERING AND EOD           253,799         243,799
                       EQUIPMENT.
                          Program decrease.                        [-10,000]
    068               MOBILITY EQUIPMENT...          95,584          95,584
    069               FUELS SUPPORT                  34,794          34,794
                       EQUIPMENT (FSE).
    070               BASE MAINTENANCE AND           59,431          59,431
                       SUPPORT EQUIPMENT.
                      SPECIAL SUPPORT
                       PROJECTS
    072               DARP RC135...........          30,136          30,136
    073               DCGS-AF..............          87,044          87,044
    077               SPECIAL UPDATE              1,178,397       1,178,397
                       PROGRAM.
                      CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS
    077A              CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS..      26,920,092      26,920,092
                      SPARES AND REPAIR
                       PARTS
    080               SPARES AND REPAIR               1,075           1,075
                       PARTS (CYBER).
    081               SPARES AND REPAIR              20,330          20,330
                       PARTS.
                           TOTAL OTHER           31,504,644      31,455,844
                           PROCUREMENT, AIR
                           FORCE.

                      PROCUREMENT, DEFENSE-
                       WIDE
                      MAJOR EQUIPMENT, WHS
    004               MAJOR EQUIPMENT, DPAA             475             475
    005               MAJOR EQUIPMENT, OSD.         164,900         164,900
                      MAJOR EQUIPMENT, WHS
    015               MAJOR EQUIPMENT, WHS.             403             403
                      MAJOR EQUIPMENT, DISA
    016               INFORMATION SYSTEMS             6,254           6,254
                       SECURITY.
    017               TELEPORT PROGRAM.....         112,517         112,517
    019               ITEMS LESS THAN $5             23,673          23,673
                       MILLION.
    020               DEFENSE INFORMATION           252,370         252,370
                       SYSTEM NETWORK.
    021               WHITE HOUSE                   125,292         125,292
                       COMMUNICATION AGENCY.
    022               SENIOR LEADERSHIP             175,264         175,264
                       ENTERPRISE.
    023               JOINT REGIONAL                  1,496           1,496
                       SECURITY STACKS
                       (JRSS).
    024               JOINT SERVICE                  54,186          54,186
                       PROVIDER.
    025               FOURTH ESTATE NETWORK          75,386          75,386
                       OPTIMIZATION (4ENO).
                      MAJOR EQUIPMENT, DLA
    037               MAJOR EQUIPMENT......          79,251          79,251
                      MAJOR EQUIPMENT, DCSA
    038               MAJOR EQUIPMENT......           2,230           2,230
                      MAJOR EQUIPMENT, TJS
    042               MAJOR EQUIPMENT, TJS.          33,090          33,090
                      MAJOR EQUIPMENT,
                       MISSILE DEFENSE
                       AGENCY
    044               THAAD................         523,125         523,125
    048               BMDS AN/TPY-2 RADARS.          36,530          36,530
    049               SM-3 IIAS............         444,835         444,835
    050               ARROW 3 UPPER TIER            100,000         100,000
                       SYSTEMS.
    051               SHORT RANGE BALLISTIC          40,000          40,000
                       MISSILE DEFENSE
                       (SRBMD).
    052               DEFENSE OF GUAM                11,351          11,351
                       PROCUREMENT.
    056               IRON DOME............          60,000          60,000
    058               AEGIS BMD HARDWARE             17,211          17,211
                       AND SOFTWARE.
                      MAJOR EQUIPMENT, DHRA
    059               PERSONNEL                       3,797           3,797
                       ADMINISTRATION.
                      MAJOR EQUIPMENT,
                       DEFENSE THREAT
                       REDUCTION AGENCY
    062               VEHICLES.............             911             911
    063               OTHER MAJOR EQUIPMENT          12,023          12,023
    065               DTRA CYBER ACTIVITIES           1,800           1,800
                      MAJOR EQUIPMENT,
                       DMACT
    070               MAJOR EQUIPMENT......           7,258           7,258
                      MAJOR EQUIPMENT,
                       USCYBERCOM
    071               CYBERSPACE OPERATIONS          73,358          73,358
                      CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS
                      UNDISTRIBUTED
    074A              CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS..       1,129,183       1,129,183
                      AVIATION PROGRAMS
    091               ARMED OVERWATCH/              156,606         156,606
                       TARGETING.
    095               ROTARY WING UPGRADES          189,059         189,059
                       AND SUSTAINMENT.
    096               UNMANNED ISR.........           6,858           6,858
    097               NON-STANDARD AVIATION           7,849           7,849
    098               U-28.................           2,031           2,031
    099               MH-47 CHINOOK........         156,934         156,934
    100               CV-22 MODIFICATION...          19,692          19,692
    101               MQ-9 UNMANNED AERIAL           12,890          12,890
                       VEHICLE.
    102               PRECISION STRIKE               61,595          61,595
                       PACKAGE.
    103               AC/MC-130J...........         236,312         236,312
                      AMMUNITION PROGRAMS
    106               ORDNANCE ITEMS <$5M..         116,972         116,972
                      OTHER PROCUREMENT
                       PROGRAMS
    107               INTELLIGENCE SYSTEMS.         227,073         227,073
    108               DISTRIBUTED COMMON              2,824           2,824
                       GROUND/SURFACE
                       SYSTEMS.
    109               OTHER ITEMS <$5M.....          95,685          95,685
    111               SPECIAL PROGRAMS.....          30,418          30,418
    112               TACTICAL VEHICLES....          54,100          54,100
    113               WARRIOR SYSTEMS <$5M.         303,991         318,991
                          Satellite                                 [15,000]
                          Deployable Node,
                          Communications on
                          the Move.
    114               COMBAT MISSION                  4,985           4,985
                       REQUIREMENTS.
    116               OPERATIONAL                    21,339          21,339
                       ENHANCEMENTS
                       INTELLIGENCE.
    117               OPERATIONAL                   352,100         352,100
                       ENHANCEMENTS.
                      CBDP
    120               CHEMICAL BIOLOGICAL           208,051         208,051
                       SITUATIONAL
                       AWARENESS.
    121               CB PROTECTION &               213,330         213,330
                       HAZARD MITIGATION.
                           TOTAL                  6,048,863       6,063,863
                           PROCUREMENT,
                           DEFENSE-WIDE.

                           TOTAL                152,830,175     153,227,950
                           PROCUREMENT.
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            TITLE XLII--RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION

    SEC. 4201. RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION.

    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                    SEC. 4201. RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION (In Thousands of Dollars)
    -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                         FY 2026          House
      Line             Program Element                          Item                     Request        Authorized
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
             ..................................  RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST AND
                                                  EVALUATION, ARMY
             ..................................  BASIC RESEARCH
       001   0601102A                            DEFENSE RESEARCH SCIENCES.........         237,678         237,678
       002   0601103A                            UNIVERSITY RESEARCH INITIATIVES...          78,947          78,947
       003   0601104A                            UNIVERSITY AND INDUSTRY RESEARCH            69,391          78,391
                                                  CENTERS.
             ..................................      Biotechnology Advancements....                          [4,000]
             ..................................      High-Throughput Materials                               [5,000]
                                                     Discovery for Extreme
                                                     Conditions.
       004   0601121A                            CYBER COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH                 5,463           5,463
                                                  ALLIANCE.
       005   0601275A                            ELECTRONIC WARFARE BASIC RESEARCH.          88,053          88,053
       006   0601601A                            ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND                  7,012           7,012
                                                  MACHINE LEARNING BASIC RESEARCH.
             ..................................     SUBTOTAL BASIC RESEARCH........         486,544         495,544
             ..................................
             ..................................  APPLIED RESEARCH
       007   0602002A                            ARMY AGILE INNOVATION AND                    9,455           9,455
                                                  DEVELOPMENT-APPLIED RESEARCH.
       008   0602134A                            COUNTER IMPROVISED-THREAT ADVANCED           6,174           6,174
                                                  STUDIES.
       009   0602135A                            COUNTER SMALL UNMANNED AERIAL               12,618          12,618
                                                  SYSTEMS (C-SUAS) APPLIED RESEARCH.
       010   0602141A                            LETHALITY TECHNOLOGY..............          97,157         104,157
             ..................................      Scalable counter small                                  [7,000]
                                                     unmanned aerial systems
                                                     munition delivered air defense
                                                     payloads.
       012   0602143A                            SOLDIER LETHALITY TECHNOLOGY......          72,670          80,170
             ..................................      Digital Night Vision                                    [2,500]
                                                     Technology.
             ..................................      Pathfinder Air Assault........                          [5,000]
       013   0602144A                            GROUND TECHNOLOGY.................          56,342          56,342
       014   0602145A                            NEXT GENERATION COMBAT VEHICLE              71,547          76,547
                                                  TECHNOLOGY.
             ..................................      Advanced Materials Development                          [2,500]
                                                     for Next Generation Combat
                                                     Vehicle Survivability.
             ..................................      Standardized Army Battery for                           [2,500]
                                                     Enhanced Performance and
                                                     Safety.
       015   0602146A                            NETWORK C3I TECHNOLOGY............          56,529          64,029
             ..................................      Distributed Aperture Spectrum                           [5,000]
                                                     Dominance for Missile Defeat.
             ..................................      Improved Analyst-AI Workflow                            [2,500]
                                                     Integration.
       016   0602147A                            LONG RANGE PRECISION FIRES                  25,744          28,244
                                                  TECHNOLOGY.
             ..................................      Any Material and Any Process                            [2,500]
                                                     for missile manufacturing.
       017   0602148A                            FUTURE VERTICLE LIFT TECHNOLOGY...          20,420          20,420
       018   0602150A                            AIR AND MISSILE DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY          25,992          33,492
             ..................................      AI Integration & Security for                           [2,500]
                                                     IBCS.
             ..................................      Counter-UAS technologies,                               [5,000]
                                                     facilities, and research.
       019   0602180A                            ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND                 13,745          13,745
                                                  MACHINE LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES.
       021   0602182A                            C3I APPLIED RESEARCH..............          22,317          22,317
       022   0602183A                            AIR PLATFORM APPLIED RESEARCH.....          53,305          53,305
       023   0602184A                            SOLDIER APPLIED RESEARCH..........          27,597          27,597
       024   0602213A                            C3I APPLIED CYBER.................           4,716           4,716
       025   0602275A                            ELECTRONIC WARFARE APPLIED                  45,415          45,415
                                                  RESEARCH.
       026   0602276A                            ELECTRONIC WARFARE CYBER APPLIED            17,102          17,102
                                                  RESEARCH.
       027   0602345A                            UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS LAUNCHED            18,408          18,408
                                                  EFFECTS APPLIED RESEARCH.
       028   0602386A                            BIOTECHNOLOGY FOR MATERIALS--                8,209           8,209
                                                  APPLIED RESEARCH.
       030   0602785A                            MANPOWER/PERSONNEL/TRAINING                 17,191          17,191
                                                  TECHNOLOGY.
       031   0602787A                            MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY................         143,293         142,293
             ..................................      Army Institute of Research                              [5,000]
                                                     (WRAIR) Mitochondria
                                                     Transplantation for TBI
                                                     research program.
             ..................................      Program decrease..............                         [-6,000]
      031A   9999999999                          CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS...............          34,599          34,599
             ..................................     SUBTOTAL APPLIED RESEARCH......         860,545         896,545
             ..................................
             ..................................  ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT
       032   0603002A                            MEDICAL ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY.......           1,860           1,860
       033   0603007A                            MANPOWER, PERSONNEL AND TRAINING            13,559          13,559
                                                  ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY.
       034   0603025A                            ARMY AGILE INNOVATION AND                   19,679          37,679
                                                  DEMONSTRATION.
             ..................................      Advance development of high-                           [18,000]
                                                     altitude precision effects
                                                     glide munitions.
       035   0603040A                            ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND                 20,487          20,487
                                                  MACHINE LEARNING ADVANCED
                                                  TECHNOLOGIES.
       036   0603041A                            ALL DOMAIN CONVERGENCE ADVANCED             10,560          10,560
                                                  TECHNOLOGY.
       037   0603042A                            C3I ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY...........          15,028          15,028
       038   0603043A                            AIR PLATFORM ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY..          41,266          41,266
       039   0603044A                            SOLDIER ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY.......          18,143          18,143
       040   0603116A                            LETHALITY ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY.....          13,232          21,232
             ..................................      Critical Energetics Materials                           [4,500]
                                                     and Manufacturing Technology.
             ..................................      Tier 1 Blast Over Pressure                              [3,500]
                                                     Reduction Technologies.
       042   0603118A                            SOLDIER LETHALITY ADVANCED                  95,186         101,686
                                                  TECHNOLOGY.
             ..................................      Rapid Agile Manufacturing of                            [4,000]
                                                     Parachutes and Soft-Goods.
             ..................................      Tactical combat casualty care                           [2,500]
                                                     simulation.
       043   0603119A                            GROUND ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY........          30,507          35,507
             ..................................      Rapid Entry and Sustainment                             [5,000]
                                                     for the Arctic.
       044   0603134A                            COUNTER IMPROVISED-THREAT                   15,692          15,692
                                                  SIMULATION.
       045   0603135A                            COUNTER SMALL UNMANNED AERIAL                7,773           7,773
                                                  SYSTEMS (C-SUAS) ADVANCED
                                                  TECHNOLOGY.
       046   0603275A                            ELECTRONIC WARFARE ADVANCED                 83,922          83,922
                                                  TECHNOLOGY.
       047   0603276A                            ELECTRONIC WARFARE CYBER ADVANCED           15,254          15,254
                                                  TECHNOLOGY.
       048   0603345A                            UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS LAUNCHED            13,898          13,898
                                                  EFFECTS ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
                                                  DEVELOPMENT.
       049   0603386A                            BIOTECHNOLOGY FOR MATERIALS--               24,683          24,683
                                                  ADVANCED RESEARCH.
       050   0603457A                            C3I CYBER ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT....           3,329           3,329
       051   0603461A                            HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTING                 241,855         241,855
                                                  MODERNIZATION PROGRAM.
       052   0603462A                            NEXT GENERATION COMBAT VEHICLE             141,301         170,301
                                                  ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY.
             ..................................      Airless Tire Demonstration for                          [5,000]
                                                     the Infantry Squad Vehicle.
             ..................................      Discontinuous Thermoplastics                           [10,000]
                                                     Materials.
             ..................................      Dual-Use Autonomous and                                 [8,000]
                                                     Collaborative Reconnaissance
                                                     Testing.
             ..................................      Winter Tire Development.......                          [6,000]
       053   0603463A                            NETWORK C3I ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY...          78,539          81,039
             ..................................      Communication Conformal                                 [2,500]
                                                     Antenna Research and
                                                     Development.
       054   0603464A                            LONG RANGE PRECISION FIRES                 162,236         162,236
                                                  ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY.
       055   0603465A                            FUTURE VERTICAL LIFT ADVANCED               66,686          71,686
                                                  TECHNOLOGY.
             ..................................      Next Generation eVTOL Program                           [5,000]
                                                     Enhancement.
       056   0603466A                            AIR AND MISSILE DEFENSE ADVANCED            23,330          48,830
                                                  TECHNOLOGY.
             ..................................      CHROME Testbed................                          [5,000]
             ..................................      Development and integration of                         [18,000]
                                                     the Hypersonic Interceptor
                                                     Divert and Attitude Control
                                                     System (HI-DACS).
             ..................................      Missile Enhancements with                               [2,500]
                                                     Electric Motor Prototypes.
       058   0603920A                            HUMANITARIAN DEMINING.............           9,349           9,349
      058A   9999999999                          CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS...............          72,837          72,837
             ..................................     SUBTOTAL ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY          1,240,191       1,339,691
                                                    DEVELOPMENT.
             ..................................
             ..................................  ADVANCED COMPONENT DEVELOPMENT AND
                                                  PROTOTYPES
       060   0603305A                            ARMY MISSLE DEFENSE SYSTEMS                  8,141          20,141
                                                  INTEGRATION.
             ..................................      Multi-spectral Identification,                          [3,000]
                                                     Characterization, and
                                                     Aggregation.
             ..................................      Science and Technology                                  [2,500]
                                                     Evaluations Against Lethal
                                                     Threats - Hypersonics.
             ..................................      Underwater Cut and Capture                              [6,500]
                                                     Demonstration.
       061   0603308A                            ARMY SPACE SYSTEMS INTEGRATION....          83,080          89,080
             ..................................      Assured Zero Trust Environment                          [6,000]
                                                     Controls (AZTEC).
       063   0603619A                            LANDMINE WARFARE AND BARRIER--ADV           41,516          41,516
                                                  DEV.
       064   0603639A                            TANK AND MEDIUM CALIBER AMMUNITION          85,472          85,472
       065   0603645A                            ARMORED SYSTEM MODERNIZATION--ADV           22,645          22,645
                                                  DEV.
       066   0603747A                            SOLDIER SUPPORT AND SURVIVABILITY.           4,033           4,033
       067   0603766A                            TACTICAL ELECTRONIC SURVEILLANCE           107,525         122,425
                                                  SYSTEM--ADV DEV.
             ..................................      Future Flag Experimentation...                          [5,000]
             ..................................      System of Systems for Asset                             [9,900]
                                                     Optimization and Management of
                                                     Uncrewed Systems.
       068   0603774A                            NIGHT VISION SYSTEMS ADVANCED                5,153           5,153
                                                  DEVELOPMENT.
       069   0603779A                            ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY TECHNOLOGY--          11,343          11,343
                                                  DEM/VAL.
       070   0603790A                            NATO RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT.....           5,031           5,031
       072   0603804A                            LOGISTICS AND ENGINEER EQUIPMENT--          15,435          15,435
                                                  ADV DEV.
       073   0603807A                            MEDICAL SYSTEMS--ADV DEV..........           1,000           1,000
       074   0603827A                            SOLDIER SYSTEMS--ADVANCED                   41,856          41,856
                                                  DEVELOPMENT.
       075   0604017A                            ROBOTICS DEVELOPMENT..............          35,082          35,082
       076   0604019A                            EXPANDED MISSION AREA MISSILE              178,137         178,137
                                                  (EMAM).
       078   0604035A                            LOW EARTH ORBIT (LEO) SATELLITE             17,063          17,063
                                                  CAPABILITY.
       079   0604036A                            MULTI-DOMAIN SENSING SYSTEM (MDSS)         239,813         249,813
                                                  ADV DEV.
             ..................................      Secure Integrated Multi-Orbit                          [10,000]
                                                     Networking Satellite
                                                     Communications.
       080   0604037A                            TACTICAL INTEL TARGETING ACCESS              3,092           3,092
                                                  NODE (TITAN) ADV DEV.
       081   0604100A                            ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES..........           9,865           9,865
       085   0604114A                            LOWER TIER AIR MISSILE DEFENSE             196,448         196,448
                                                  (LTAMD) SENSOR.
       086   0604115A                            TECHNOLOGY MATURATION INITIATIVES.         267,619         261,869
             ..................................      Program decrease..............                         [-5,750]
       087   0604117A                            MANEUVER--SHORT RANGE AIR DEFENSE          238,247         239,497
                                                  (M-SHORAD).
             ..................................      M-VEST........................                          [1,250]
       089   0604120A                            ASSURED POSITIONING, NAVIGATION              8,686           8,686
                                                  AND TIMING (PNT).
       090   0604121A                            SYNTHETIC TRAINING ENVIRONMENT             240,899         182,899
                                                  REFINEMENT & PROTOTYPING.
             ..................................      Program decrease..............                        [-58,000]
       091   0604134A                            COUNTER IMPROVISED-THREAT                    5,491           5,491
                                                  DEMONSTRATION, PROTOTYPE
                                                  DEVELOPMENT, AND TESTING.
       092   0604135A                            STRATEGIC MID-RANGE FIRES.........         231,401         231,401
       093   0604182A                            HYPERSONICS.......................          25,000          25,000
       094   0604386A                            BIOTECHNOLOGY FOR MATERIALS--DEM/                           10,000
                                                  VAL.
             ..................................      Program increase..............                         [10,000]
       095   0604403A                            FUTURE INTERCEPTOR................           8,019           8,019
       097   0604531A                            COUNTER--SMALL UNMANNED AIRCRAFT            45,281          45,281
                                                  SYSTEMS ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT.
       099   0604541A                            UNIFIED NETWORK TRANSPORT.........          29,191          29,191
       100   0305251A                            CYBERSPACE OPERATIONS FORCES AND             5,605           5,605
                                                  FORCE SUPPORT.
      100A   9999999999                          CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS...............         203,746         203,746
             ..................................     SUBTOTAL ADVANCED COMPONENT           2,420,915       2,411,315
                                                    DEVELOPMENT AND PROTOTYPES.
             ..................................
             ..................................  SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND
                                                  DEMONSTRATION
       101   0604201A                            AIRCRAFT AVIONICS.................           2,696           2,696
       102   0604270A                            ELECTRONIC WARFARE DEVELOPMENT....           9,153           9,153
       103   0604601A                            INFANTRY SUPPORT WEAPONS..........          56,553          68,553
             ..................................      Combat Aviation Aircrew                                 [9,000]
                                                     Enhancement - Safety and
                                                     Lethality.
             ..................................      Next Generation Squad Weapon                            [3,000]
                                                     Magazine Testing.
       104   0604604A                            MEDIUM TACTICAL VEHICLES..........          18,503          18,503
       105   0604611A                            JAVELIN...........................           9,810           9,810
       106   0604622A                            FAMILY OF HEAVY TACTICAL VEHICLES.          47,064          47,064
       110   0604645A                            ARMORED SYSTEMS MODERNIZATION               16,593          16,593
                                                  (ASM)--ENG DEV.
       111   0604710A                            NIGHT VISION SYSTEMS--ENG DEV.....         351,274         351,274
       112   0604713A                            COMBAT FEEDING, CLOTHING, AND                5,654           5,654
                                                  EQUIPMENT.
       113   0604715A                            NON-SYSTEM TRAINING DEVICES--ENG            19,063          19,063
                                                  DEV.
       114   0604741A                            AIR DEFENSE COMMAND, CONTROL AND            13,892          18,892
                                                  INTELLIGENCE--ENG DEV.
             ..................................      Air and Missile Defense Common                          [5,000]
                                                     Operating Picture.
       115   0604742A                            CONSTRUCTIVE SIMULATION SYSTEMS              7,790           7,790
                                                  DEVELOPMENT.
       116   0604746A                            AUTOMATIC TEST EQUIPMENT                     9,512           9,512
                                                  DEVELOPMENT.
       117   0604760A                            DISTRIBUTIVE INTERACTIVE                     7,724           7,724
                                                  SIMULATIONS (DIS)--ENG DEV.
       118   0604798A                            BRIGADE ANALYSIS, INTEGRATION AND           24,318          24,318
                                                  EVALUATION.
       119   0604802A                            WEAPONS AND MUNITIONS--ENG DEV....         150,344         150,344
       120   0604804A                            LOGISTICS AND ENGINEER EQUIPMENT--          50,194          50,194
                                                  ENG DEV.
       121   0604805A                            COMMAND, CONTROL, COMMUNICATIONS            63,725          43,725
                                                  SYSTEMS--ENG DEV.
             ..................................      Program decrease..............                        [-20,000]
       122   0604807A                            MEDICAL MATERIEL/MEDICAL                     6,252           6,252
                                                  BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE EQUIPMENT--ENG
                                                  DEV.
       123   0604808A                            LANDMINE WARFARE/BARRIER--ENG DEV.           9,862           9,862
       124   0604818A                            ARMY TACTICAL COMMAND & CONTROL            430,895         355,895
                                                  HARDWARE & SOFTWARE.
             ..................................      Program decrease..............                        [-75,000]
       125   0604820A                            RADAR DEVELOPMENT.................          53,226          53,226
       127   0604827A                            SOLDIER SYSTEMS--WARRIOR DEM/VAL..           4,137           4,137
       128   0604852A                            SUITE OF SURVIVABILITY ENHANCEMENT          76,903          76,903
                                                  SYSTEMS--EMD.
       129   0604854A                            ARTILLERY SYSTEMS--EMD............          80,862          80,862
       130   0605013A                            INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT         125,701         125,701
       131   0605018A                            INTEGRATED PERSONNEL AND PAY               164,600         153,600
                                                  SYSTEM-ARMY (IPPS-A).
             ..................................      Program decrease..............                        [-11,000]
       132   0605030A                            JOINT TACTICAL NETWORK CENTER               20,954          20,954
                                                  (JTNC).
       133   0605031A                            JOINT TACTICAL NETWORK (JTN)......          41,696          41,696
       134   0605035A                            COMMON INFRARED COUNTERMEASURES             10,789          10,789
                                                  (CIRCM).
       135   0605036A                            COMBATING WEAPONS OF MASS                   13,322          13,322
                                                  DESTRUCTION (CWMD).
       136   0605037A                            EVIDENCE COLLECTION AND DETAINEE             4,619           4,619
                                                  PROCESSING.
       137   0605038A                            NUCLEAR BIOLOGICAL CHEMICAL                 13,459          13,459
                                                  RECONNAISSANCE VEHICLE (NBCRV)
                                                  SENSOR SUITE.
       138   0605041A                            DEFENSIVE CYBER TOOL DEVELOPMENT..           3,611           3,611
       139   0605042A                            TACTICAL NETWORK RADIO SYSTEMS               3,222           3,222
                                                  (LOW-TIER).
       140   0605047A                            CONTRACT WRITING SYSTEM...........           8,101           8,101
       142   0605051A                            AIRCRAFT SURVIVABILITY DEVELOPMENT          44,182          26,182
             ..................................      Program decrease..............                        [-20,000]
             ..................................      Threat Missile Seeker Analysis                          [2,000]
                                                     and Assessment.
       143   0605052A                            INDIRECT FIRE PROTECTION                   248,659         248,659
                                                  CAPABILITY INC 2--BLOCK 1.
       144   0605053A                            GROUND ROBOTICS...................         227,038         227,038
       145   0605054A                            EMERGING TECHNOLOGY INITIATIVES...          57,546          57,546
       146   0605144A                            NEXT GENERATION LOAD DEVICE--               24,492          24,492
                                                  MEDIUM.
       147   0605148A                            TACTICAL INTEL TARGETING ACCESS             44,273          44,273
                                                  NODE (TITAN) EMD.
       152   0605224A                            MULTI-DOMAIN INTELLIGENCE.........          34,844          34,844
       154   0605232A                            HYPERSONICS EMD...................         513,027         513,027
       155   0605233A                            ACCESSIONS INFORMATION ENVIRONMENT          32,710          32,710
                                                  (AIE).
       156   0605235A                            STRATEGIC MID-RANGE CAPABILITY....         186,304         186,304
       157   0605236A                            INTEGRATED TACTICAL COMMUNICATIONS          22,732          22,732
       158   0605241A                            FUTURE LONG RANGE ASSAULT AIRCRAFT       1,248,544       1,248,544
                                                  DEVELOPMENT.
       160   0605244A                            JOINT REDUCED RANGE ROCKET (JR3)..          28,893          28,893
       163   0605457A                            ARMY INTEGRATED AIR AND MISSILE            146,056         146,056
                                                  DEFENSE (AIAMD).
       164   0605531A                            COUNTER--SMALL UNMANNED AIRCRAFT            55,196          55,196
                                                  SYSTEMS SYS DEV & DEMONSTRATION.
       166   0605625A                            MANNED GROUND VEHICLE.............         386,393         386,393
       167   0605766A                            NATIONAL CAPABILITIES INTEGRATION           16,913          16,913
                                                  (MIP).
       168   0605812A                            JOINT LIGHT TACTICAL VEHICLE                 2,664           2,664
                                                  (JLTV) ENGINEERING AND
                                                  MANUFACTURING DEVELOPMENT PHASE
                                                  (EMD).
       169   0605830A                            AVIATION GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT.             930             930
       170   0303032A                            TROJAN--RH12......................           3,920           3,920
      172A   9999999999                          CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS...............         117,428         117,428
             ..................................     SUBTOTAL SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND       5,378,817       5,271,817
                                                    DEMONSTRATION.
             ..................................
             ..................................  MANAGEMENT SUPPORT
       173   0604256A                            THREAT SIMULATOR DEVELOPMENT......          74,767          84,767
             ..................................      Man Portable Doppler Radar....                         [10,000]
       174   0604258A                            TARGET SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT........          16,004          16,004
       175   0604759A                            MAJOR T&E INVESTMENT..............         101,027         106,027
             ..................................      Advanced Sensing Expanded                               [5,000]
                                                     Range Operations.
       176   0605103A                            RAND ARROYO CENTER................          10,892          10,892
       177   0605301A                            ARMY KWAJALEIN ATOLL..............         379,283         379,283
       178   0605326A                            CONCEPTS EXPERIMENTATION PROGRAM..          58,606          58,606
       180   0605601A                            ARMY TEST RANGES AND FACILITIES...         425,108         428,108
             ..................................      Space Terrestrial                                       [3,000]
                                                     Representation for Army Test
                                                     and Training Operational
                                                     Scenarios.
       181   0605602A                            ARMY TECHNICAL TEST                         69,328          69,328
                                                  INSTRUMENTATION AND TARGETS.
       182   0605604A                            SURVIVABILITY/LETHALITY ANALYSIS..          31,306          31,306
       183   0605606A                            AIRCRAFT CERTIFICATION............           1,887           1,887
       184   0605706A                            MATERIEL SYSTEMS ANALYSIS.........          19,100          19,100
       185   0605709A                            EXPLOITATION OF FOREIGN ITEMS.....           6,277           6,277
       186   0605712A                            SUPPORT OF OPERATIONAL TESTING....          63,637          63,637
       187   0605716A                            ARMY EVALUATION CENTER............          62,343          62,343
       188   0605718A                            ARMY MODELING & SIM X-CMD                   11,825          11,825
                                                  COLLABORATION & INTEG.
       189   0605801A                            PROGRAMWIDE ACTIVITIES............          54,172          54,172
       190   0605803A                            TECHNICAL INFORMATION ACTIVITIES..          26,592          26,592
       191   0605805A                            MUNITIONS STANDARDIZATION,                  44,465          44,465
                                                  EFFECTIVENESS AND SAFETY.
       192   0605857A                            ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY TECHNOLOGY             2,857           2,857
                                                  MGMT SUPPORT.
       193   0605898A                            ARMY DIRECT REPORT HEADQUARTERS--           53,436          53,436
                                                  R&D - MHA.
       194   0606002A                            RONALD REAGAN BALLISTIC MISSILE             72,302          82,302
                                                  DEFENSE TEST SITE.
             ..................................      Infrastructure and Facilities                          [10,000]
                                                     Modernization.
       195   0606003A                            COUNTERINTEL AND HUMAN INTEL                 5,660           5,660
                                                  MODERNIZATION.
       196   0606118A                            AIAMD SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT &               358,854         358,854
                                                  INTEGRATION.
       197   0606942A                            ASSESSMENTS AND EVALUATIONS CYBER            6,354           6,354
                                                  VULNERABILITIES.
             ..................................     SUBTOTAL MANAGEMENT SUPPORT....       1,956,082       1,984,082
             ..................................
             ..................................  OPERATIONAL SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT
       199   0603778A                            MLRS PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM..          14,639          14,639
       200   0605024A                            ANTI-TAMPER TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT....           6,449           6,449
       201   0607101A                            COMBATING WEAPONS OF MASS                      115             115
                                                  DESTRUCTION (CWMD) PRODUCT
                                                  IMPROVEMENT.
       202   0607131A                            WEAPONS AND MUNITIONS PRODUCT               13,687          13,687
                                                  IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS.
       203   0607136A                            BLACKHAWK PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT               23,998         123,998
                                                  PROGRAM.
             ..................................      Blackhawk modernization.......                        [100,000]
       204   0607137A                            CHINOOK PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT                 10,859          10,859
                                                  PROGRAM.
       208   0607145A                            APACHE FUTURE DEVELOPMENT.........          44,371          44,371
       209   0607148A                            AN/TPQ-53 COUNTERFIRE TARGET                43,054          43,054
                                                  ACQUISITION RADAR SYSTEM.
       210   0607150A                            INTEL CYBER DEVELOPMENT...........          13,129          13,129
       215   0607665A                            FAMILY OF BIOMETRICS..............           1,594           1,594
       216   0607865A                            PATRIOT PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT.......         183,763         183,763
       217   0203728A                            JOINT AUTOMATED DEEP OPERATION               8,424           8,424
                                                  COORDINATION SYSTEM (JADOCS).
       218   0203735A                            COMBAT VEHICLE IMPROVEMENT                 744,085         744,085
                                                  PROGRAMS.
             ..................................      Program decrease..............                        [-10,000]
             ..................................      Scaling Cost-Saving                                    [10,000]
                                                     Lightweight Metallurgical
                                                     Development.
       219   0203743A                            155MM SELF-PROPELLED HOWITZER              107,826         107,826
                                                  IMPROVEMENTS.
       220   0203752A                            AIRCRAFT ENGINE COMPONENT                      237             237
                                                  IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.
       221   0203758A                            DIGITIZATION......................           1,013           1,013
       222   0203801A                            MISSILE/AIR DEFENSE PRODUCT                  1,338           1,338
                                                  IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.
       225   0205778A                            GUIDED MULTIPLE-LAUNCH ROCKET               33,307          33,307
                                                  SYSTEM (GMLRS).
       230   0303140A                            INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY                15,040          15,040
                                                  PROGRAM.
       232   0303142A                            SATCOM GROUND ENVIRONMENT (SPACE).          35,720          35,720
       235   0305179A                            INTEGRATED BROADCAST SERVICE (IBS)           6,653           6,653
       236   0305219A                            MQ-1 GRAY EAGLE UAV...............           3,444           3,444
       237   0708045A                            END ITEM INDUSTRIAL PREPAREDNESS            67,002          77,002
                                                  ACTIVITIES.
             ..................................      Next Generation Ballistic                              [10,000]
                                                     Fiber.
      237A   9999999999                          CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS...............          46,872          46,872
             ..................................     SUBTOTAL OPERATIONAL SYSTEM           1,426,619       1,536,619
                                                    DEVELOPMENT.
             ..................................
             ..................................  SOFTWARE AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY
                                                  PILOT PROGRAMS
       238   0608041A                            DEFENSIVE CYBER--SOFTWARE                   89,238          89,238
                                                  PROTOTYPE DEVELOPMENT.
             ..................................     SUBTOTAL SOFTWARE AND DIGITAL            89,238          89,238
                                                    TECHNOLOGY PILOT PROGRAMS.
             ..................................
             ..................................  AGILE RDTE PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
       239   0609135A                            COUNTER UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS            143,618         143,618
                                                  (UAS) AGILE DEVELOPMENT.
       240   0609277A                            ELECTRONIC WARFARE AGILE                   127,081         127,081
                                                  DEVELOPMENT.
       241   0609278A                            ELECTRONIC WARFARE AGILE SYSTEMS            59,202          59,202
                                                  DEVELOPMENT.
       242   0609345A                            UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS LAUNCHED           187,473         187,473
                                                  EFFECTS AGILE SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT.
       243   0609346A                            UAS LAUNCHED EFFECTS AGILE                 172,898         172,898
                                                  DEVELOPMENT.
             ..................................     SUBTOTAL AGILE RDTE PORTFOLIO           690,272         690,272
                                                    MANAGEMENT.
             ..................................
             ..................................       TOTAL RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT,       14,549,223      14,715,123
                                                      TEST AND EVALUATION, ARMY.
             ..................................
             ..................................  RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST AND
                                                  EVALUATION, NAVY
             ..................................  BASIC RESEARCH
       001   0601103N                            UNIVERSITY RESEARCH INITIATIVES...          67,306          67,306
       002   0601153N                            DEFENSE RESEARCH SCIENCES.........         511,163         521,163
             ..................................      Hypersonics T&E Workforce                              [10,000]
                                                     Development.
             ..................................     SUBTOTAL BASIC RESEARCH........         578,469         588,469
             ..................................
             ..................................  APPLIED RESEARCH
       003   0602114N                            POWER PROJECTION APPLIED RESEARCH.          30,635          30,635
       004   0602123N                            FORCE PROTECTION APPLIED RESEARCH.         125,699         144,199
             ..................................      Intelligent Data Management                            [12,500]
                                                     for Distributed Naval
                                                     Platforms.
             ..................................      Talent and Technology for Navy                          [2,500]
                                                     Power and Energy Systems.
             ..................................      Testing and Qualification of                            [3,500]
                                                     High-Performance Carbon Fiber
                                                     for Advanced Rocket Motors.
       005   0602131M                            MARINE CORPS LANDING FORCE                  45,697          45,697
                                                  TECHNOLOGY.
       006   0602235N                            COMMON PICTURE APPLIED RESEARCH...          55,246          66,746
             ..................................      Embedded Systems Cyber for                             [11,500]
                                                     Critical Naval Infrastructure.
       007   0602236N                            WARFIGHTER SUSTAINMENT APPLIED              74,264          74,264
                                                  RESEARCH.
       008   0602271N                            ELECTROMAGNETIC SYSTEMS APPLIED             79,929          79,929
                                                  RESEARCH.
       009   0602435N                            OCEAN WARFIGHTING ENVIRONMENT               81,270          81,270
                                                  APPLIED RESEARCH.
       010   0602651M                            JOINT NON-LETHAL WEAPONS APPLIED             7,300           7,300
                                                  RESEARCH.
       011   0602747N                            UNDERSEA WARFARE APPLIED RESEARCH.          64,335          71,835
             ..................................      Academic partnerships for                               [2,500]
                                                     undersea vessels.
             ..................................      Program increase..............                          [5,000]
       012   0602750N                            FUTURE NAVAL CAPABILITIES APPLIED          279,815         279,815
                                                  RESEARCH.
       013   0602782N                            MINE AND EXPEDITIONARY WARFARE              29,081          29,081
                                                  APPLIED RESEARCH.
       015   0602861N                            SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT--         81,423          81,423
                                                  ONR FIELD ACITIVITIES.
             ..................................     SUBTOTAL APPLIED RESEARCH......         954,694         992,194
             ..................................
             ..................................  ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT
       016   0603123N                            FORCE PROTECTION ADVANCED                   43,527          43,527
                                                  TECHNOLOGY.
       017   0603271N                            ELECTROMAGNETIC SYSTEMS ADVANCED             8,644           8,644
                                                  TECHNOLOGY.
       018   0603273N                            SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY FOR NUCLEAR           121,618         121,618
                                                  RE-ENTRY SYSTEMS.
       019   0603640M                            USMC ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY                   309,711         324,711
                                                  DEMONSTRATION (ATD).
             ..................................      Long Range Maneuvering                                 [15,000]
                                                     Projectile (LRMP).
       020   0603651M                            JOINT NON-LETHAL WEAPONS                     6,561           6,561
                                                  TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT.
       021   0603673N                            FUTURE NAVAL CAPABILITIES ADVANCED         455,851         458,851
                                                  TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT.
             ..................................      Submersible Air Revitalization                          [3,000]
                                                     using Aqueous Ionic Amines for
                                                     CO2 Capture.
       022   0603680N                            MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM..          63,903          63,903
       023   0603729N                            WARFIGHTER PROTECTION ADVANCED               7,653          13,153
                                                  TECHNOLOGY.
             ..................................      Navy Thermite Firefighting                              [5,500]
                                                     Robotics.
       024   0603758N                            NAVY WARFIGHTING EXPERIMENTS AND            81,923          81,923
                                                  DEMONSTRATIONS.
       025   0603782N                            MINE AND EXPEDITIONARY WARFARE               2,075           2,075
                                                  ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY.
             ..................................     SUBTOTAL ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY          1,101,466       1,124,966
                                                    DEVELOPMENT.
             ..................................
             ..................................  ADVANCED COMPONENT DEVELOPMENT AND
                                                  PROTOTYPES
       027   0603128N                            UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEM............          28,388          28,388
       029   0603207N                            AIR/OCEAN TACTICAL APPLICATIONS...          35,870          35,870
       030   0603216N                            AVIATION SURVIVABILITY............          24,064          24,064
       031   0603239N                            NAVAL CONSTRUCTION FORCES.........           8,603           8,603
       032   0603254N                            ASW SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT...........          18,904          18,904
       033   0603261N                            TACTICAL AIRBORNE RECONNAISSANCE..           2,241           2,241
       034   0603382N                            ADVANCED COMBAT SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY           2,083          19,583
             ..................................      Embedded Hypersonics Seeker                             [7,500]
                                                     Testing Increase.
             ..................................      Marine Corps Warfighting Lab                           [10,000]
                                                     Air Combat Element Increase.
       035   0603502N                            SURFACE AND SHALLOW WATER MINE              32,359          32,359
                                                  COUNTERMEASURES.
       036   0603506N                            SURFACE SHIP TORPEDO DEFENSE......          11,832          11,832
       037   0603512N                            CARRIER SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT.......           8,361           8,361
       038   0603525N                            PILOT FISH........................       1,218,486       1,218,486
       040   0603536N                            RETRACT JUNIPER...................         206,429         206,429
       041   0603542N                            RADIOLOGICAL CONTROL..............             730             730
       043   0603561N                            ADVANCED SUBMARINE SYSTEM                  162,651         162,651
                                                  DEVELOPMENT.
       045   0603563N                            SHIP CONCEPT ADVANCED DESIGN......          59,218          79,218
             ..................................      DDG(X)........................                         [20,000]
       046   0603564N                            SHIP PRELIMINARY DESIGN &                   96,022          96,022
                                                  FEASIBILITY STUDIES.
       047   0603570N                            ADVANCED NUCLEAR POWER SYSTEMS....         383,831         383,831
       048   0603573N                            ADVANCED SURFACE MACHINERY SYSTEMS         101,136         101,136
       049   0603576N                            CHALK EAGLE.......................         156,686         156,686
       050   0603581N                            LITTORAL COMBAT SHIP (LCS)........          10,203           5,203
             ..................................      Program decrease..............                         [-5,000]
       051   0603582N                            COMBAT SYSTEM INTEGRATION.........          19,643          19,643
       052   0603595N                            OHIO REPLACEMENT..................         273,265         273,265
       053   0603596N                            LCS MISSION MODULES...............          39,258          19,258
             ..................................      Program decrease..............                        [-20,000]
       054   0603597N                            AUTOMATED TEST AND RE-TEST (ATRT).           9,862           9,862
       055   0603598N                            ATRT ENTERPRISE RAPID CAPABILITY..          20,000          20,000
       056   0603599N                            FRIGATE DEVELOPMENT...............          84,199               0
             ..................................      Program decrease..............                        [-84,199]
       057   0603609N                            CONVENTIONAL MUNITIONS............          10,877          10,877
       058   0603635M                            MARINE CORPS GROUND COMBAT/SUPPORT         278,261         238,361
                                                  SYSTEM.
             ..................................      Program decrease..............                        [-39,900]
       059   0603654N                            JOINT SERVICE EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE            43,657          43,657
                                                  DEVELOPMENT.
       060   0603713N                            OCEAN ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY                 9,647           9,647
                                                  DEVELOPMENT.
       061   0603721N                            ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION..........          22,829          22,829
       062   0603724N                            NAVY ENERGY PROGRAM...............          46,577          69,077
             ..................................      Advanced Battery Technologies.                         [22,500]
       063   0603725N                            FACILITIES IMPROVEMENT............          10,925          10,925
       064   0603734N                            CHALK CORAL.......................         414,282         414,282
       065   0603739N                            NAVY LOGISTIC PRODUCTIVITY........           1,016           1,016
       066   0603746N                            RETRACT MAPLE.....................         647,914         647,914
       067   0603748N                            LINK PLUMERIA.....................         376,672         376,672
       068   0603751N                            RETRACT ELM.......................         106,810         106,810
       069   0603764M                            LINK EVERGREEN....................         529,550         529,550
       070   0603790N                            NATO RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT.....           5,234           5,234
       071   0603795N                            LAND ATTACK TECHNOLOGY............           1,056           1,056
       072   0603851M                            JOINT NON-LETHAL WEAPONS TESTING..           9,832           9,832
       073   0603860N                            JOINT PRECISION APPROACH AND                41,978          41,978
                                                  LANDING SYSTEMS--DEM/VAL.
       076   0604025M                            RAPID DEFENSE EXPERIMENTATION                   99              99
                                                  RESERVE (RDER).
       077   0604027N                            DIGITAL WARFARE OFFICE............         151,271         151,271
       078   0604028N                            SMALL AND MEDIUM UNMANNED UNDERSEA           4,855           4,855
                                                  VEHICLES.
       079   0604029N                            UNMANNED UNDERSEA VEHICLE CORE              47,106          47,106
                                                  TECHNOLOGIES.
       082   0604112N                            GERALD R. FORD CLASS NUCLEAR               112,704         112,704
                                                  AIRCRAFT CARRIER (CVN 78--80).
       083   0604127N                            SURFACE MINE COUNTERMEASURES......          18,504          18,504
       084   0604272N                            TACTICAL AIR DIRECTIONAL INFRARED           14,387          14,387
                                                  COUNTERMEASURES (TADIRCM).
       085   0604286N                            NAVY ADVANCED MANUFACTURING.......          10,585          10,585
       086   0604289M                            NEXT GENERATION LOGISTICS.........           2,722           2,722
       087   0604292N                            FUTURE VERTICAL LIFT (MARITIME               7,125           7,125
                                                  STRIKE).
       088   0604295M                            MARINE AVIATION DEMONSTRATION/              38,873          35,073
                                                  VALIDATION.
             ..................................      Program decrease..............                         [-3,800]
       089   0604320M                            RAPID TECHNOLOGY CAPABILITY                 16,316          16,316
                                                  PROTOTYPE.
       090   0604454N                            LX (R)............................          26,709          16,709
             ..................................      Program decrease..............                        [-10,000]
       091   0604536N                            ADVANCED UNDERSEA PROTOTYPING.....         143,943         143,943
       092   0604636N                            COUNTER UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS           16,689          16,689
                                                  (C-UAS).
       093   0604659N                            PRECISION STRIKE WEAPONS                   110,072         110,072
                                                  DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM.
       094   0604707N                            SPACE AND ELECTRONIC WARFARE (SEW)           6,866           6,866
                                                  ARCHITECTURE/ENGINEERING SUPPORT.
       095   0604786N                            OFFENSIVE ANTI-SURFACE WARFARE             225,773         225,773
                                                  WEAPON DEVELOPMENT.
       097   0605513N                            UNMANNED SURFACE VEHICLE ENABLING            3,712           3,712
                                                  CAPABILITIES.
       098   0605514M                            GROUND BASED ANTI-SHIP MISSILE....          29,004          29,004
       100   0605518N                            CONVENTIONAL PROMPT STRIKE (CPS)..         798,337         798,337
       101   0105519N                            NUCLEAR-ARMED SEA-LAUNCHED CRUISE                          100,000
                                                  MISSILE (SLCM-N) SUPPORT.
             ..................................      Reconciliation adjustment.....                        [100,000]
       102   0207147M                            COLLABORATIVE COMBAT AIRCRAFT.....          58,000          58,000
       103   0303260N                            DEFENSE MILITARY DECEPTION                   1,980           1,980
                                                  INITIATIVE.
       104   0303354N                            ASW SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT--MIP......           3,864           3,864
       105   0304240M                            ADVANCED TACTICAL UNMANNED                   2,822           2,822
                                                  AIRCRAFT SYSTEM.
       106   0304270N                            ELECTRONIC WARFARE DEVELOPMENT--             1,278           1,278
                                                  MIP.
       107   0304797N                            UNDERSEA ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE /          29,308          29,308
                                                  MACHINE LEARNING (AI/ML).
             ..................................     SUBTOTAL ADVANCED COMPONENT           7,454,345       7,451,446
                                                    DEVELOPMENT AND PROTOTYPES.
             ..................................
             ..................................  SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND
                                                  DEMONSTRATION
       108   0603208N                            TRAINING SYSTEM AIRCRAFT..........          15,101          15,101
       109   0604038N                            MARITIME TARGETING CELL...........         147,802         147,802
       111   0604212N                            OTHER HELO DEVELOPMENT............             987             987
       113   0604215N                            STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT.............           4,540           4,540
       114   0604216N                            MULTI-MISSION HELICOPTER UPGRADE            64,838          64,838
                                                  DEVELOPMENT.
       116   0604230N                            WARFARE SUPPORT SYSTEM............          15,778          15,778
       117   0604231N                            COMMAND AND CONTROL SYSTEMS.......          64,547          64,547
       118   0604234N                            ADVANCED HAWKEYE..................         350,324         350,324
       119   0604245M                            H-1 UPGRADES......................          62,240          62,240
       120   0604261N                            ACOUSTIC SEARCH SENSORS...........          52,549          52,549
       121   0604262N                            V-22..............................         124,958         124,958
       122   0604264N                            AIR CREW SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT......          44,297          39,897
             ..................................      Program decrease..............                         [-4,400]
       123   0604269N                            EA-18.............................         184,921         184,921
       124   0604270N                            ELECTRONIC WARFARE DEVELOPMENT....         185,606         155,606
             ..................................      Program decrease..............                        [-30,000]
       125   0604273M                            EXECUTIVE HELO DEVELOPMENT........          74,980          74,980
       126   0604274N                            NEXT GENERATION JAMMER (NGJ)......          64,167          64,167
       127   0604280N                            JOINT TACTICAL RADIO SYSTEM--NAVY          289,345         289,345
                                                  (JTRS-NAVY).
       128   0604282N                            NEXT GENERATION JAMMER (NGJ)               228,256         228,256
                                                  INCREMENT II.
       129   0604307N                            SURFACE COMBATANT COMBAT SYSTEM            432,981         432,981
                                                  ENGINEERING.
       130   0604329N                            SMALL DIAMETER BOMB (SDB).........          23,836          23,836
       131   0604366N                            STANDARD MISSILE IMPROVEMENTS.....         412,964         362,964
             ..................................      Program decrease..............                        [-50,000]
       132   0604373N                            AIRBORNE MCM......................           8,372           8,372
       133   0604378N                            NAVAL INTEGRATED FIRE CONTROL--             39,878          39,878
                                                  COUNTER AIR SYSTEMS ENGINEERING.
       135   0604501N                            ADVANCED ABOVE WATER SENSORS......          67,881          67,881
       136   0604503N                            SUBMARINE SWFTS MODERNIZATION.....         204,158         204,158
       137   0604504N                            AIR CONTROL.......................          23,930          23,930
       138   0604512N                            SHIPBOARD AVIATION SYSTEMS........          33,704          13,704
             ..................................      Program decrease..............                        [-20,000]
       139   0604516N                            SHIP SURVIVABILITY................           4,364           4,364
       141   0604522N                            AIR AND MISSILE DEFENSE RADAR               74,937          74,937
                                                  (AMDR) SYSTEM.
       142   0604530N                            ADVANCED ARRESTING GEAR (AAG).....          32,037          32,037
       143   0604558N                            NEW DESIGN SSN....................         247,293         472,293
             ..................................      Subsea and Seabed Warfare                             [225,000]
                                                     program increase.
       145   0604567N                            SHIP CONTRACT DESIGN/ LIVE FIRE             28,400          28,400
                                                  T&E.
       146   0604574N                            NAVY TACTICAL COMPUTER RESOURCES..           3,552           3,552
       147   0604601N                            MINE DEVELOPMENT..................             130             130
       148   0604610N                            LIGHTWEIGHT TORPEDO DEVELOPMENT...          12,565          12,565
       149   0604654N                            JOINT SERVICE EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE             8,740           8,740
                                                  DEVELOPMENT.
       150   0604657M                            USMC GROUND COMBAT/SUPPORTING ARMS          17,377          17,377
                                                  SYSTEMS--ENG DEV.
       151   0604703N                            PERSONNEL, TRAINING, SIMULATION,             6,703           6,703
                                                  AND HUMAN FACTORS.
       152   0604727N                            JOINT STANDOFF WEAPON SYSTEMS.....             895             895
       153   0604755N                            SHIP SELF DEFENSE (DETECT &                167,711         167,711
                                                  CONTROL).
       154   0604756N                            SHIP SELF DEFENSE (ENGAGE: HARD            145,007         145,007
                                                  KILL).
       155   0604757N                            SHIP SELF DEFENSE (ENGAGE: SOFT            232,368         217,368
                                                  KILL/EW).
             ..................................      Program decrease..............                        [-15,000]
       156   0604761N                            INTELLIGENCE ENGINEERING..........           7,023           7,023
       157   0604771N                            MEDICAL DEVELOPMENT...............           7,629           7,629
       158   0604777N                            NAVIGATION/ID SYSTEM..............           3,724           3,724
       159   0604850N                            SSN(X)............................         365,987         365,987
       160   0605013M                            INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT          16,000          16,000
       161   0605013N                            INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT         192,784         192,784
       162   0605024N                            ANTI-TAMPER TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT....           3,428           3,428
       163   0605180N                            TACAMO MODERNIZATION..............       1,243,978       1,203,978
             ..................................      Program decrease..............                        [-40,000]
       164   0605212M                            CH-53K RDTE.......................         135,432         135,432
       165   0605215N                            MISSION PLANNING..................         120,255         120,255
       166   0605217N                            COMMON AVIONICS...................          67,944          67,944
       167   0605220N                            SHIP TO SHORE CONNECTOR (SSC).....           7,267           7,267
       168   0605285N                            NEXT GENERATION FIGHTER...........          74,320          74,320
       170   0605414N                            UNMANNED CARRIER AVIATION (UCA)...         305,487         305,487
       171   0605450M                            JOINT AIR-TO-GROUND MISSILE (JAGM)          59,077          59,077
       172   0605500N                            MULTI-MISSION MARITIME AIRCRAFT             41,129          41,129
                                                  (MMA).
       173   0605504N                            MULTI-MISSION MARITIME (MMA)               103,397         103,397
                                                  INCREMENT III.
       174   0605516N                            LONG RANGE FIRES..................         138,443         138,443
       175   0605611M                            MARINE CORPS ASSAULT VEHICLES               44,644          44,644
                                                  SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT &
                                                  DEMONSTRATION.
       176   0605813M                            JOINT LIGHT TACTICAL VEHICLE                 6,984           6,984
                                                  (JLTV) SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT &
                                                  DEMONSTRATION.
       177   0204202N                            DESTROYERS GUIDED MISSILE (DDG-             58,817          58,817
                                                  1000).
       178   0301377N                            COUNTERING ADVANCED CONVENTIONAL            16,906          16,906
                                                  WEAPONS (CACW).
       179   0302315N                            NON-KINETIC COUNTERMEASURE SUPPORT          23,818          23,818
       183   0304785N                            ISR & INFO OPERATIONS.............         170,567         170,567
       185   0306250M                            CYBER OPERATIONS TECHNOLOGY                 11,936          11,936
                                                  DEVELOPMENT.
             ..................................     SUBTOTAL SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND       7,431,995       7,497,595
                                                    DEMONSTRATION.
             ..................................
             ..................................  MANAGEMENT SUPPORT
       186   0604256N                            THREAT SIMULATOR DEVELOPMENT......          25,133          25,133
       187   0604258N                            TARGET SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT........          14,191          14,191
       188   0604759N                            MAJOR T&E INVESTMENT..............          61,946          61,946
       189   0605152N                            STUDIES AND ANALYSIS SUPPORT--NAVY           3,596           3,596
       190   0605154N                            CENTER FOR NAVAL ANALYSES.........          31,695          31,695
       193   0605853N                            MANAGEMENT, TECHNICAL &                    133,538         133,538
                                                  INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT.
       194   0605856N                            STRATEGIC TECHNICAL SUPPORT.......           3,709           3,709
       195   0605863N                            RDT&E SHIP AND AIRCRAFT SUPPORT...         151,479         151,479
       196   0605864N                            TEST AND EVALUATION SUPPORT.......         463,725         447,924
             ..................................      Program decrease..............                        [-15,801]
       197   0605865N                            OPERATIONAL TEST AND EVALUATION             30,880          30,880
                                                  CAPABILITY.
       198   0605866N                            NAVY SPACE AND ELECTRONIC WARFARE           22,563          22,563
                                                  (SEW) SUPPORT.
       199   0605867N                            SEW SURVEILLANCE/RECONNAISSANCE              7,325           7,325
                                                  SUPPORT.
       200   0605873M                            MARINE CORPS PROGRAM WIDE SUPPORT.          28,816          28,816
       201   0605898N                            MANAGEMENT HQ--R&D................          42,751          42,751
       202   0606295M                            MARINE AVIATION DEVELOPMENTAL                4,732           4,732
                                                  MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT.
       203   0606355N                            WARFARE INNOVATION MANAGEMENT.....          37,551          37,551
       204   0305327N                            INSIDER THREAT....................           2,653           2,653
       205   0902498N                            MANAGEMENT HEADQUARTERS                      2,041           2,041
                                                  (DEPARTMENTAL SUPPORT ACTIVITIES).
             ..................................     SUBTOTAL MANAGEMENT SUPPORT....       1,068,324       1,052,523
             ..................................
             ..................................  OPERATIONAL SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT
       208   0604840M                            F-35 C2D2.........................         494,034         444,634
             ..................................      Block 4 Delays................                        [-49,400]
       209   0604840N                            F-35 C2D2.........................         475,710         428,110
             ..................................      Block 4 Delays................                        [-47,600]
       210   0605520M                            MARINE CORPS AIR DEFENSE WEAPONS            56,140          56,140
                                                  SYSTEMS.
       211   0607658N                            COOPERATIVE ENGAGEMENT CAPABILITY          136,436         136,436
                                                  (CEC).
       212   0101221N                            STRATEGIC SUB & WEAPONS SYSTEM             807,099         807,099
                                                  SUPPORT.
       213   0101224N                            SSBN SECURITY TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM..          63,252          63,252
       214   0101226N                            SUBMARINE ACOUSTIC WARFARE                  56,401          56,401
                                                  DEVELOPMENT.
       215   0101402N                            NAVY STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS.....          52,404          52,404
       216   0204136N                            F/A-18 SQUADRONS..................         369,863         369,863
       218   0204229N                            TOMAHAWK AND TOMAHAWK MISSION              151,177         151,177
                                                  PLANNING CENTER (TMPC).
       219   0204311N                            INTEGRATED SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM....          71,800          71,800
       220   0204313N                            SHIP-TOWED ARRAY SURVEILLANCE                1,990           1,990
                                                  SYSTEMS.
       222   0204460M                            GROUND/AIR TASK ORIENTED RADAR (G/          32,045          32,045
                                                  ATOR).
       223   0204571N                            CONSOLIDATED TRAINING SYSTEMS              199,067         199,067
                                                  DEVELOPMENT.
       224   0204575N                            ELECTRONIC WARFARE (EW) READINESS          115,834         115,834
                                                  SUPPORT.
       225   0205601N                            ANTI-RADIATION MISSILE IMPROVEMENT          33,659          33,659
       227   0205632N                            MK-48 ADCAP.......................          84,338          84,338
       228   0205633N                            AVIATION IMPROVEMENTS.............         127,421         114,721
             ..................................      Program decrease..............                        [-12,700]
       229   0205675N                            OPERATIONAL NUCLEAR POWER SYSTEMS.         209,200         209,200
       230   0206313M                            MARINE CORPS COMMUNICATIONS                125,488         125,488
                                                  SYSTEMS.
       231   0206335M                            COMMON AVIATION COMMAND AND                 17,813          17,813
                                                  CONTROL SYSTEM (CAC2S).
       232   0206623M                            MARINE CORPS GROUND COMBAT/                 70,139          70,139
                                                  SUPPORTING ARMS SYSTEMS.
       233   0206624M                            MARINE CORPS COMBAT SERVICES                20,419          20,419
                                                  SUPPORT.
       234   0206625M                            USMC INTELLIGENCE/ELECTRONIC                34,289          34,289
                                                  WARFARE SYSTEMS.
       236   0207161N                            TACTICAL AIM MISSILES.............          34,650          34,650
       237   0207163N                            ADVANCED MEDIUM RANGE AIR-TO-AIR            26,286          26,286
                                                  MISSILE (AMRAAM).
       238   0208043N                            PLANNING AND DECISION AID SYSTEM             3,572           3,572
                                                  (PDAS).
       242   0303138N                            AFLOAT NETWORKS...................          70,742          70,742
       243   0303140N                            INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY                64,147          64,147
                                                  PROGRAM.
       244   0305192N                            MILITARY INTELLIGENCE PROGRAM                3,311           3,311
                                                  (MIP) ACTIVITIES.
       247   0305208M                            DISTRIBUTED COMMON GROUND/SURFACE           61,238          61,238
                                                  SYSTEMS.
       248   0305220N                            MQ-4C TRITON......................          14,421          14,421
       250   0305232M                            RQ-11 UAV.........................           1,063           7,063
             ..................................      Maritimization of the Long-                             [6,000]
                                                     Range Long-Endurance (LR/LE)
                                                     SUAS.
       252   0305241N                            MULTI-INTELLIGENCE SENSOR                   41,414          41,414
                                                  DEVELOPMENT.
       253   0305242M                            UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS (UAS)                9,157           9,157
                                                  PAYLOADS (MIP).
       255   0305421N                            MQ-4C TRITON MODERNIZATION........         361,943         361,943
       256   0307577N                            INTELLIGENCE MISSION DATA (IMD)...             803             803
       257   0308601N                            MODELING AND SIMULATION SUPPORT...          12,389          12,389
       258   0702207N                            DEPOT MAINTENANCE (NON-IF)........          23,372          33,372
             ..................................      Defense Industrial Skills &                            [10,000]
                                                     Technology Training.
       259   0708730N                            MARITIME TECHNOLOGY (MARITECH)....           3,600           3,600
      259A   9999999999                          CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS...............       2,554,769       2,554,769
             ..................................     SUBTOTAL OPERATIONAL SYSTEM           7,092,895       6,999,195
                                                    DEVELOPMENT.
             ..................................
             ..................................  SOFTWARE AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY
                                                  PILOT PROGRAMS
       260   0608013N                            RISK MANAGEMENT INFORMATION--               13,341          13,341
                                                  SOFTWARE PILOT PROGRAM.
       261   0608231N                            MARITIME TACTICAL COMMAND AND               12,520          12,520
                                                  CONTROL (MTC2)--SOFTWARE PILOT
                                                  PROGRAM.
             ..................................     SUBTOTAL SOFTWARE AND DIGITAL            25,861          25,861
                                                    TECHNOLOGY PILOT PROGRAMS.
             ..................................
             ..................................       TOTAL RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT,       25,708,049      25,732,249
                                                      TEST AND EVALUATION, NAVY.
             ..................................
             ..................................  RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST AND
                                                  EVALUATION, AIR FORCE
             ..................................  BASIC RESEARCH
       001   0601102F                            DEFENSE RESEARCH SCIENCES.........         302,716         322,716
             ..................................      Material Flexibility and New                           [20,000]
                                                     Applications in Quantum
                                                     Electronics Research.
       002   0601103F                            UNIVERSITY RESEARCH INITIATIVES...          94,121          94,121
             ..................................     SUBTOTAL BASIC RESEARCH........         396,837         416,837
             ..................................
             ..................................  APPLIED RESEARCH
       003   0602020F                            FUTURE AF CAPABILITIES APPLIED              78,214          78,214
                                                  RESEARCH.
       004   0602022F                            UNIVERSITY AFFILIATED RESEARCH               6,294           6,294
                                                  CENTER (UARC)--TACTICAL AUTONOMY.
       005   0602102F                            MATERIALS.........................         147,422         162,422
             ..................................      Advanced Aerospace Materials..                          [2,500]
             ..................................      Advanced Composites in                                 [10,000]
                                                     Hypersonics & Attritable
                                                     Aircraft Research.
             ..................................      Metals Affordability                                    [2,500]
                                                     Initiative.
       007   0602202F                            HUMAN EFFECTIVENESS APPLIED                133,928         133,928
                                                  RESEARCH.
       008   0602203F                            AEROSPACE SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES....         321,059         341,059
             ..................................      Computational Methods and                               [5,000]
                                                     Hardware Validation of UAVs.
             ..................................      High Mach Turbine Engine......                         [10,000]
             ..................................      Integrated hypersonic                                   [2,500]
                                                     propulsion technology
                                                     maturation.
             ..................................      Unmanned Aerial Vehicle                                 [2,500]
                                                     Research.
       009   0602204F                            AEROSPACE SENSORS.................         199,120         199,120
       011   0602298F                            SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT--         10,813          10,813
                                                   MAJOR HEADQUARTERS ACTIVITIES.
       012   0602336F                            NUCLEAR DELIVERY SYSTEMS TECH                4,969           4,969
                                                  EXPLORATION.
       013   0602602F                            CONVENTIONAL MUNITIONS............         125,102         125,102
       014   0602605F                            DIRECTED ENERGY TECHNOLOGY........          92,331          92,331
       015   0602788F                            DOMINANT INFORMATION SCIENCES AND          187,036         209,536
                                                  METHODS.
             ..................................      Counter UAS advanced detection                         [10,000]
                                                     systems pilot program.
             ..................................      Future Flag...................                         [10,000]
             ..................................      Photonic Quantum Computing....                          [2,500]
             ..................................     SUBTOTAL APPLIED RESEARCH......       1,306,288       1,363,788
             ..................................
             ..................................  ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT
       016   0603032F                            FUTURE AF INTEGRATED TECHNOLOGY            268,754         268,754
                                                  DEMOS.
       017   0603112F                            ADVANCED MATERIALS FOR WEAPON               31,021          33,521
                                                  SYSTEMS.
             ..................................      Tier 2.5 LO Platform                                    [2,500]
                                                     Inspection System.
       018   0603199F                            SUSTAINMENT SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY          12,915          12,915
                                                  (S&T).
       019   0603203F                            ADVANCED AEROSPACE SENSORS........          69,652          69,652
       020   0603211F                            AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY DEV/DEMO.....         102,125         194,625
             ..................................      Hybrid-Electric Propulsion                             [90,000]
                                                     Combat Ready Airman (CRA)
                                                     Flight Demonstrator.
             ..................................      Multi-role CCA propulsion.....                          [2,500]
       023   0603273F                            SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY FOR NUCLEAR           128,407         128,407
                                                  RE-ENTRY SYSTEMS.
       025   0603456F                            HUMAN EFFECTIVENESS ADVANCED                19,790          19,790
                                                  TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT.
       026   0603601F                            CONVENTIONAL WEAPONS TECHNOLOGY...          99,263          99,263
       027   0603605F                            ADVANCED WEAPONS TECHNOLOGY.......           4,434           4,434
       028   0603680F                            MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM..          38,891          41,391
             ..................................      Virtual, Augmented and Mixed                            [2,500]
                                                     Reality Readiness.
       029   0603788F                            BATTLESPACE KNOWLEDGE DEVELOPMENT           30,812          30,812
                                                  AND DEMONSTRATION.
       030   0604776F                            DEPLOYMENT & DISTRIBUTION                   28,316          28,316
                                                  ENTERPRISE R&D.
             ..................................     SUBTOTAL ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY            834,380         931,880
                                                    DEVELOPMENT.
             ..................................
             ..................................  ADVANCED COMPONENT DEVELOPMENT AND
                                                  PROTOTYPES
       032   0603260F                            INTELLIGENCE ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT.           3,901           3,901
       033   0603742F                            COMBAT IDENTIFICATION TECHNOLOGY..          25,172          25,172
       034   0603790F                            NATO RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT.....           4,595           4,595
       035   0603851F                            INTERCONTINENTAL BALLISTIC                  90,096          90,096
                                                  MISSILE--DEM/VAL.
       036   0604001F                            NC3 ADVANCED CONCEPTS.............          15,910          15,910
       037   0604003F                            ADVANCED BATTLE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM        1,040,475       1,022,475
                                                  (ABMS).
             ..................................      Program decrease..............                        [-18,000]
       039   0604005F                            NC3 COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT &                67,081          67,081
                                                  PROTOTYPING.
       040   0604007F                            E-7...............................         199,676         799,676
             ..................................      Continuation of rapid                                 [600,000]
                                                     prototyping.
       041   0604009F                            AFWERX............................          18,499          18,499
       042   0604010F                            NEXT GENERATION ADAPTIVE                   330,270         330,270
                                                  PROPULSION.
       043   0604015F                            LONG RANGE STRIKE--BOMBER.........       2,347,225       2,347,225
       047   0604183F                            HYPERSONICS PROTOTYPING--                  802,810         812,810
                                                  HYPERSONIC ATTACK CRUISE MISSILE
                                                  (HACM).
             ..................................      Additive Manufacturing........                         [10,000]
       049   0604257F                            ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY AND SENSORS...          40,779          40,779
       052   0604317F                            TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER...............           3,558           3,558
       053   0604327F                            HARD AND DEEPLY BURIED TARGET              144,143         144,143
                                                  DEFEAT SYSTEM (HDBTDS) PROGRAM.
       054   0604336F                            NUCLEAR DELIVERY SYSTEMS                    56,926          56,926
                                                  PROTOTYPING.
       055   0604414F                            CYBER RESILIENCY OF WEAPON SYSTEMS-         46,148          46,148
                                                  ACS.
       056   0604609F                            REQUIREMENTS ANALYSIS & CONCEPT             22,754          22,754
                                                  MATURATION.
       057   0604668F                            JOINT TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT            129,626         129,626
                                                  SYSTEM (JTMS).
       058   0604776F                            DEPLOYMENT & DISTRIBUTION                    4,996           4,996
                                                  ENTERPRISE R&D.
       059   0604858F                            TECH TRANSITION PROGRAM...........         134,833         121,433
             ..................................      Program decrease..............                        [-13,400]
       060   0604860F                            OPERATIONAL ENERGY AND                      49,460          49,460
                                                  INSTALLATION RESILIENCE.
       061   0605057F                            NEXT GENERATION AIR-REFUELING               12,960          12,960
                                                  SYSTEM.
       063   0606004F                            NUCLEAR ENTERPRISE RESEARCH &                1,097           1,097
                                                  DEVELOPMENT.
       064   0606005F                            DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OFFICE.....          15,997          15,997
       066   0207147F                            COLLABORATIVE COMBAT AIRCRAFT.....         111,365         111,365
       067   0207179F                            AUTONOMOUS COLLABORATIVE PLATFORMS          62,019          62,019
       068   0207420F                            COMBAT IDENTIFICATION.............           1,713           1,713
       071   0207455F                            THREE DIMENSIONAL LONG-RANGE RADAR          17,344          17,344
                                                  (3DELRR).
       072   0207522F                            AIRBASE AIR DEFENSE SYSTEMS                 15,785          15,785
                                                  (ABADS).
       073   0207606F                            JOINT SIMULATION ENVIRONMENT (JSE)         260,667         260,667
       074   0208030F                            WAR RESERVE MATERIEL--AMMUNITION..           9,865           9,865
       075   0303010F                            AF ISR DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE.....          24,817          24,817
       076   0305236F                            COMMON DATA LINK EXECUTIVE AGENT            32,511          32,511
                                                  (CDL EA).
       077   0305601F                            MISSION PARTNER ENVIRONMENTS......          14,956          14,956
       078   0701200F                            ENTERPRISE SELECT CLASS II........           1,000           1,000
       079   0708051F                            RAPID SUSTAINMENT MODERNIZATION             32,666          72,666
                                                  (RSM).
             ..................................      Condition Based Predictive                             [40,000]
                                                     Maintenance.
       080   0808736F                            SPECIAL VICTIM ACCOUNTABILITY AND            1,997           1,997
                                                  INVESTIGATION.
       081   0808737F                            INTEGRATED PRIMARY PREVENTION.....           5,167           5,167
       082   0901410F                            CONTRACTING INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY          29,277          29,277
                                                  SYSTEM.
       083   1206415F                            U.S. SPACE COMMAND RESEARCH AND             36,913          36,913
                                                  DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT.
             ..................................     SUBTOTAL ADVANCED COMPONENT           6,267,049       6,885,649
                                                    DEVELOPMENT AND PROTOTYPES.
             ..................................
             ..................................  SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND
                                                  DEMONSTRATION
       084   0604200F                            FUTURE ADVANCED WEAPON ANALYSIS &           36,125          36,125
                                                  PROGRAMS.
       085   0604201F                            PNT RESILIENCY, MODS, AND                  125,663         125,663
                                                  IMPROVEMENTS.
       086   0604222F                            NUCLEAR WEAPONS SUPPORT...........          79,312          79,312
       087   0604270F                            ELECTRONIC WARFARE DEVELOPMENT....          17,013          17,013
       088   0604281F                            TACTICAL DATA NETWORKS ENTERPRISE.          77,170          77,170
       089   0604287F                            PHYSICAL SECURITY EQUIPMENT.......          10,589          10,589
       090   0604288F                            SURVIVABLE AIRBORNE OPERATIONS           1,826,328       1,826,328
                                                  CENTER (SAOC).
       091   0604602F                            ARMAMENT/ORDNANCE DEVELOPMENT.....           7,253           7,253
       092   0604604F                            SUBMUNITIONS......................           3,502           3,502
       093   0604617F                            AGILE COMBAT SUPPORT..............          23,474          23,474
       094   0604706F                            LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEMS..............          20,542          20,542
       095   0604735F                            COMBAT TRAINING RANGES............         139,499         145,499
             ..................................      Innovative Targeting Systems                            [6,000]
                                                     Technology.
       096   0604932F                            LONG RANGE STANDOFF WEAPON........         606,955         606,955
       097   0604933F                            ICBM FUZE MODERNIZATION...........           3,252           3,252
       100   0605056F                            OPEN ARCHITECTURE MANAGEMENT......          44,150          44,150
       101   0605223F                            ADVANCED PILOT TRAINING...........         172,378         172,378
       103   0605238F                            GROUND BASED STRATEGIC DETERRENT         2,647,563       3,047,563
                                                  EMD.
             ..................................      Program increase..............                        [400,000]
       104   0605296F                            MICROELECTRONICS SECURE ENCLAVE...         104,990         104,990
       106   0207039F                            COGNITIVE ELECTROMAGNETIC WARFARE.          44,267          44,267
       107   0207110F                            F-47..............................       2,579,362       2,579,362
       109   0207279F                            ISOLATED PERSONNEL SURVIVABILITY            99,248          99,248
                                                  AND RECOVERY.
       110   0207328F                            STAND IN ATTACK WEAPON............         255,336         255,336
       111   0207407F                            ELECTROMAGNETIC BATTLE MANAGEMENT           20,439          20,439
                                                  (EMBM).
       112   0207701F                            FULL COMBAT MISSION TRAINING......          12,898          12,898
       114   0303008F                            SATURN............................           4,985           4,985
       117   0305155F                            THEATER NUCLEAR WEAPON STORAGE &            19,875          19,875
                                                  SECURITY SYSTEM.
       120   0401221F                            KC-46A TANKER SQUADRONS...........         145,434          65,434
             ..................................      Program delay.................                        [-80,000]
       121   0401319F                            VC-25B............................         602,318         602,318
       122   0701212F                            AUTOMATED TEST SYSTEMS............          30,341          30,341
       123   0804772F                            TRAINING DEVELOPMENTS.............           5,067           8,267
             ..................................      Competency Based Adaptive                               [3,200]
                                                     Learning.
             ..................................     SUBTOTAL SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND       9,765,328      10,094,528
                                                    DEMONSTRATION.
             ..................................
             ..................................  MANAGEMENT SUPPORT
       125   0604256F                            THREAT SIMULATOR DEVELOPMENT......          41,125          41,125
       126   0604759F                            MAJOR T&E INVESTMENT..............         156,915         156,915
       127   0605101F                            RAND PROJECT AIR FORCE............          32,405          26,005
             ..................................      Program decrease..............                         [-6,400]
       129   0605712F                            INITIAL OPERATIONAL TEST &                  13,872          13,872
                                                  EVALUATION.
       130   0605807F                            TEST AND EVALUATION SUPPORT.......       1,098,871       1,091,571
             ..................................      Hypersonic Digital Model                                [6,400]
                                                     Upgrades.
             ..................................      Program decrease..............                        [-13,700]
       133   0605829F                            ACQ WORKFORCE- CYBER, NETWORK, &           435,918         435,918
                                                  BUS SYS.
       134   0605831F                            ACQ WORKFORCE- CAPABILITY                1,153,165       1,153,165
                                                  INTEGRATION.
       136   0605833F                            ACQ WORKFORCE- NUCLEAR SYSTEMS....         368,881         368,881
       137   0605898F                            MANAGEMENT HQ--R&D................           5,960           5,960
       138   0605976F                            FACILITIES RESTORATION AND                 217,761         247,761
                                                  MODERNIZATION--TEST AND
                                                  EVALUATION SUPPORT.
             ..................................      Hypersonic Infrastructure.....                         [30,000]
       139   0605978F                            FACILITIES SUSTAINMENT--TEST AND            91,969          91,969
                                                  EVALUATION SUPPORT.
       140   0606017F                            REQUIREMENTS ANALYSIS AND                   28,157          23,857
                                                  MATURATION.
             ..................................      Program decrease..............                         [-4,300]
       141   0606398F                            MANAGEMENT HQ--T&E................           7,417           7,417
       142   0208201F                            OFFENSIVE SMALL UNMANNED AIRCRAFT            4,985           4,985
                                                  SYSTEMS (SUAS).
       143   0303255F                            COMMAND, CONTROL, COMMUNICATION,            15,662          31,662
                                                  AND COMPUTERS (C4)--STRATCOM.
             ..................................      NC3 STRATCOM..................                         [10,000]
             ..................................      UARC for Strategic Deterrence,                          [6,000]
                                                     NC3, and JEMSO.
       144   0308602F                            ENTEPRISE INFORMATION SERVICES             101,779         101,779
                                                  (EIS).
       145   0702806F                            ACQUISITION AND MANAGEMENT SUPPORT          22,670          13,270
             ..................................      Program decrease..............                         [-9,400]
       146   0804776F                            ADVANCED DISTRIBUTED LEARNING.....           1,698           1,698
       148   1001004F                            INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES..........           4,430           4,430
             ..................................     SUBTOTAL MANAGEMENT SUPPORT....       3,803,640       3,822,240
             ..................................
             ..................................  OPERATIONAL SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT
       149   0604233F                            SPECIALIZED UNDERGRADUATE FLIGHT            66,200          66,200
                                                  TRAINING.
       150   0604283F                            BATTLE MGMT COM & CTRL SENSOR               17,353          17,353
                                                  DEVELOPMENT.
       153   0604840F                            F-35 C2D2.........................       1,182,094       1,078,894
             ..................................      Block 4 Delays................                       [-208,700]
             ..................................      Pneumatic power enhancement...                         [15,000]
             ..................................      Power Thermal Management                               [90,500]
                                                     Systems Analysis.
       154   0605018F                            AF INTEGRATED PERSONNEL AND PAY             64,050          64,050
                                                  SYSTEM (AF-IPPS).
       155   0605024F                            ANTI-TAMPER TECHNOLOGY EXECUTIVE            62,965          62,965
                                                  AGENCY.
       157   0605229F                            HH-60W............................          43,579          43,579
       158   0605278F                            HC/MC-130 RECAP RDT&E.............          50,845          50,845
       159   0606018F                            NC3 INTEGRATION...................          40,066          40,066
       160   0101113F                            B-52 SQUADRONS....................         931,164         931,164
       161   0101122F                            AIR-LAUNCHED CRUISE MISSILE (ALCM)             555             555
       162   0101126F                            B-1B SQUADRONS....................         116,589         116,589
       163   0101127F                            B-2 SQUADRONS.....................          12,519          12,519
       164   0101213F                            MINUTEMAN SQUADRONS...............         106,032         106,032
       165   0101316F                            WORLDWIDE JOINT STRATEGIC                   24,081          24,081
                                                  COMMUNICATIONS.
       166   0101318F                            SERVICE SUPPORT TO STRATCOM--                6,928           6,928
                                                  GLOBAL STRIKE.
       167   0101328F                            ICBM REENTRY VEHICLES.............         259,605         259,605
       169   0102110F                            MH-139A...........................           5,982           5,982
       170   0102326F                            REGION/SECTOR OPERATION CONTROL                726             726
                                                  CENTER MODERNIZATION PROGRAM.
       171   0102417F                            OVER-THE-HORIZON BACKSCATTER RADAR         132,097         132,097
       172   0202834F                            VEHICLES AND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT--               744             744
                                                  GENERAL.
       173   0205219F                            MQ-9 UAV..........................          26,689          26,689
       174   0205671F                            JOINT COUNTER RCIED ELECTRONIC               3,424           3,424
                                                  WARFARE.
       176   0207133F                            F-16 SQUADRONS....................         216,638         216,638
       177   0207134F                            F-15E SQUADRONS...................         233,018         233,018
       178   0207136F                            MANNED DESTRUCTIVE SUPPRESSION....          17,680          17,680
       179   0207138F                            F-22A SQUADRONS...................         852,332         852,332
       180   0207142F                            F-35 SQUADRONS....................          48,446          48,446
       181   0207146F                            F-15EX............................          78,345          78,345
       182   0207161F                            TACTICAL AIM MISSILES.............          86,549          86,549
       183   0207163F                            ADVANCED MEDIUM RANGE AIR-TO-AIR            51,242          51,242
                                                  MISSILE (AMRAAM).
       184   0207172F                            JOINT ADVANCED TACTICAL MISSILE            425,029         425,029
                                                  (JATM).
       186   0207238F                            E-11A.............................          15,244          15,244
       188   0207247F                            AF TENCAP.........................          52,492          52,492
       189   0207249F                            PRECISION ATTACK SYSTEMS                    13,613          13,613
                                                  PROCUREMENT.
       191   0207268F                            AIRCRAFT ENGINE COMPONENT                   52,734          52,734
                                                  IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.
       192   0207325F                            JOINT AIR-TO-SURFACE STANDOFF              232,252         232,252
                                                  MISSILE (JASSM).
       193   0207327F                            SMALL DIAMETER BOMB (SDB).........          24,810          24,810
       194   0207410F                            AIR & SPACE OPERATIONS CENTER              113,086         101,786
                                                  (AOC).
             ..................................      Program decrease..............                        [-11,300]
       195   0207412F                            CONTROL AND REPORTING CENTER (CRC)          17,569          17,569
       198   0207431F                            COMBAT AIR INTELLIGENCE SYSTEM              33,601          33,601
                                                  ACTIVITIES.
       199   0207438F                            THEATER BATTLE MANAGEMENT (TBM)              6,787           6,787
                                                  C4I.
       200   0207439F                            ELECTROMAGNETIC WARFARE INT REPROG          60,072          60,072
                                                  (EWIR).
       202   0207452F                            DCAPES............................           8,507           8,507
       203   0207457F                            AIR FORCE SPECIAL WARFARE                   27,526          27,526
                                                  (SPECWAR).
       204   0207521F                            AIR FORCE CALIBRATION PROGRAMS....           2,273           2,273
       206   0207590F                            SEEK EAGLE........................          33,707          33,707
       208   0207611F                            READINESS DECISION SUPPORT                   8,880           8,880
                                                  ENTERPRISE.
       209   0207697F                            DISTRIBUTED TRAINING AND EXERCISES           4,399           4,399
       210   0207701F                            FULL COMBAT MISSION TRAINING......           8,096           8,096
       211   0208006F                            MISSION PLANNING SYSTEMS..........         138,745         124,945
             ..................................      Program decrease..............                        [-13,800]
       212   0208007F                            TACTICAL DECEPTION................          13,711          13,711
       213   0208087F                            DISTRIBUTED CYBER WARFARE                   31,197          31,197
                                                  OPERATIONS.
       214   0208088F                            AF DEFENSIVE CYBERSPACE OPERATIONS          95,034          95,034
       218   0208288F                            INTEL DATA APPLICATIONS...........           1,012           1,012
       219   0301025F                            GEOBASE...........................             999             999
       220   0301113F                            CYBER SECURITY INTELLIGENCE                 14,749          14,749
                                                  SUPPORT.
       226   0301377F                            COUNTERING ADVANCED CONVENTIONAL             1,117           1,117
                                                  WEAPONS (CACW).
       228   0301401F                            AF MULTI-DOMAIN NON-TRADITIONAL              2,987           2,987
                                                  ISR BATTLESPACE AWARENESS.
       229   0302015F                            E-4B NATIONAL AIRBORNE OPERATIONS           54,457          54,457
                                                  CENTER (NAOC).
       230   0302315F                            NON-KINETIC COUNTERMEASURE SUPPORT           7,006           7,006
       232   0303089F                            CYBERSPACE AND DODIN OPERATIONS...          10,080          10,080
       233   0303131F                            MINIMUM ESSENTIAL EMERGENCY                 99,599          99,599
                                                  COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK (MEECN).
       234   0303133F                            HIGH FREQUENCY RADIO SYSTEMS......          19,955          19,955
       235   0303140F                            INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY                98,414          98,414
                                                  PROGRAM.
       236   0303248F                            ALL DOMAIN COMMON PLATFORM........          76,642          76,642
       237   0303260F                            JOINT MILITARY DECEPTION                       356             356
                                                  INITIATIVE.
       238   0304100F                            STRATEGIC MISSION PLANNING &                75,164          75,164
                                                  EXECUTION SYSTEM (SMPES).
       239   0304109F                            THRESHER..........................             105             105
       242   0304260F                            AIRBORNE SIGINT ENTERPRISE........          90,650          90,650
       243   0304310F                            COMMERCIAL ECONOMIC ANALYSIS......           4,127           4,127
       247   0305020F                            CCMD INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION                1,547           1,547
                                                  TECHNOLOGY.
       248   0305022F                            ISR MODERNIZATION & AUTOMATION              22,237          22,237
                                                  DVMT (IMAD).
       249   0305099F                            GLOBAL AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT                4,257           4,257
                                                  (GATM).
       250   0305103F                            CYBER SECURITY INITIATIVE.........             310             310
       251   0305111F                            WEATHER SERVICE...................          30,509          30,509
       252   0305114F                            AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL, APPROACH, AND          17,259          17,259
                                                  LANDING SYSTEM (ATCALS).
       253   0305116F                            AERIAL TARGETS....................           5,081           5,081
       256   0305128F                            SECURITY AND INVESTIGATIVE                   8,964           8,964
                                                  ACTIVITIES.
       257   0305146F                            DEFENSE JOINT COUNTERINTELLIGENCE            6,524           6,524
                                                  ACTIVITIES.
       258   0305158F                            TACTICAL TERMINAL.................           1,099           1,099
       259   0305179F                            INTEGRATED BROADCAST SERVICE (IBS)          19,085          19,085
       261   0305206F                            AIRBORNE RECONNAISSANCE SYSTEMS...          25,432          25,432
       262   0305207F                            MANNED RECONNAISSANCE SYSTEMS.....          16,643          16,643
       263   0305208F                            DISTRIBUTED COMMON GROUND/SURFACE           79,033          79,033
                                                  SYSTEMS.
       265   0305221F                            NETWORK-CENTRIC COLLABORATIVE               12,019          12,019
                                                  TARGETING.
       266   0305238F                            NATO AGS..........................             816             816
       267   0305240F                            ISR TRANSPORT AND PROCESSING......          32,578          32,578
       268   0305249F                            AF JWICS ENTERPRISE...............          21,097          21,097
       269   0305600F                            INTERNATIONAL INTELLIGENCE                  18,946          18,946
                                                  TECHNOLOGY AND ARCHITECTURES.
       270   0305836F                            C2IMERA...........................          13,867          13,867
       272   0305903F                            COCOM MOBILE COMMAND AND CONTROL             3,988           3,988
                                                  CENTERS (MCCCS).
       273   0305984F                            PERSONNEL RECOVERY COMMAND & CTRL            2,891           2,891
                                                  (PRC2).
       274   0307577F                            INTELLIGENCE MISSION DATA (IMD)...           3,000           3,000
       276   0401119F                            C-5 AIRLIFT SQUADRONS (IF)........          33,713          33,713
       277   0401130F                            C-17 AIRCRAFT (IF)................          76,514         116,514
             ..................................      Program increase..............                         [40,000]
       278   0401132F                            C-130J PROGRAM....................          31,354          31,354
       279   0401134F                            LARGE AIRCRAFT IR COUNTERMEASURES           52,928          52,928
                                                  (LAIRCM).
       281   0401318F                            CV-22.............................             653             653
       283   0708610F                            LOGISTICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY            18,581          23,581
                                                  (LOGIT).
             ..................................      Fleet Logistics Intelligence                            [5,000]
                                                     Platform.
       284   0801380F                            AF LVC OPERATIONAL TRAINING (LVC-           33,898          33,898
                                                  OT).
       285   0804743F                            OTHER FLIGHT TRAINING.............           2,371           2,371
       286   0901202F                            JOINT PERSONNEL RECOVERY AGENCY...           2,080           2,080
       287   0901218F                            CIVILIAN COMPENSATION PROGRAM.....           4,355           4,355
       288   0901220F                            PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION..........           2,766           2,766
       289   0901226F                            AIR FORCE STUDIES AND ANALYSIS              14,761          14,761
                                                  AGENCY.
       290   0901538F                            FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT INFORMATION             3,982           3,982
                                                  SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT.
       291   0901554F                            DEFENSE ENTERPRISE ACNTNG AND MGT           38,942          38,942
                                                  SYS (DEAMS).
       292   1201921F                            SERVICE SUPPORT TO STRATCOM--SPACE             335             335
                                                  ACTIVITIES.
      293A   9999999999                          CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS...............      22,264,031      22,264,031
             ..................................     SUBTOTAL OPERATIONAL SYSTEM          29,643,766      29,560,466
                                                    DEVELOPMENT.
             ..................................
             ..................................       TOTAL RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT,       52,017,288      53,075,388
                                                      TEST AND EVALUATION, AIR
                                                      FORCE.
             ..................................
             ..................................  RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND
                                                  EVALUATION, SPACE FORCE
             ..................................  BASIC RESEARCH
       001   0601102SF                           DEFENSE RESEARCH SCIENCES.........          22,270          22,270
       002   0601103SF                           UNIVERSITY RESEARCH INITIATIVES...          14,569          14,569
             ..................................     SUBTOTAL BASIC RESEARCH........          36,839          36,839
             ..................................
             ..................................  APPLIED RESEARCH
       004   1206601SF                           SPACE TECHNOLOGY..................         245,497         245,497
       005   1206616SF                           SPACE ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY                    2,591           2,591
                                                  DEVELOPMENT/DEMO.
             ..................................     SUBTOTAL APPLIED RESEARCH......         248,088         248,088
             ..................................
             ..................................  ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT
       006   1206310SF                           SPACE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY               459,989         459,989
                                                  RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT.
       007   1206616SF                           SPACE ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY                  128,588         131,088
                                                  DEVELOPMENT/DEMO.
             ..................................      Liquid Rocket Engine for USAFA                          [2,500]
                                                     Rocket Propulsion Curriculum.
             ..................................     SUBTOTAL ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY            588,577         591,077
                                                    DEVELOPMENT.
             ..................................
             ..................................  ADVANCED COMPONENT DEVELOPMENT AND
                                                  PROTOTYPES
       008   0604002SF                           SPACE FORCE WEATHER SERVICES                   857             857
                                                  RESEARCH.
       009   1203010SF                           SPACE FORCE IT, DATA ANALYTICS,             88,606          88,606
                                                  DIGITAL SOLUTIONS.
       010   1203164SF                           NAVSTAR GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM          175,304         175,304
                                                  (USER EQUIPMENT) (SPACE).
       011   1203622SF                           SPACE WARFIGHTING ANALYSIS........         125,982         125,982
       012   1203710SF                           EO/IR WEATHER SYSTEMS.............          77,135          77,135
       013   1203955SF                           SPACE ACCESS, MOBILITY & LOGISTICS          14,478          14,478
                                                  (SAML).
       014   1206410SF                           SPACE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT AND         1,307,970       1,307,970
                                                  PROTOTYPING.
       015   1206427SF                           SPACE SYSTEMS PROTOTYPE                     67,246          67,246
                                                  TRANSITIONS (SSPT).
       016   1206438SF                           SPACE CONTROL TECHNOLOGY..........          60,106          60,106
       017   1206458SF                           TECH TRANSITION (SPACE)...........         326,144         326,144
       018   1206730SF                           SPACE SECURITY AND DEFENSE PROGRAM          45,200          45,200
       019   1206760SF                           PROTECTED TACTICAL ENTERPRISE              114,430         114,430
                                                  SERVICE (PTES).
       020   1206761SF                           PROTECTED TACTICAL SERVICE (PTS)..         571,921         571,921
       021   1206855SF                           EVOLVED STRATEGIC SATCOM (ESS)....       1,229,929       1,229,929
       022   1206857SF                           SPACE RAPID CAPABILITIES OFFICE...           9,664           9,664
       023   1206862SF                           TACTICALLY RESPONSIVE SPACE.......          33,282          60,000
             ..................................      Tactically Responsive Space...                         [26,718]
             ..................................     SUBTOTAL ADVANCED COMPONENT           4,248,254       4,274,972
                                                    DEVELOPMENT AND PROTOTYPES.
             ..................................
             ..................................  SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND
                                                  DEMONSTRATION
       025   1203269SF                           GPS III FOLLOW-ON (GPS IIIF)......         179,249         194,249
             ..................................      Resilient GPS (R-GPS).........                         [15,000]
       026   1206421SF                           COUNTERSPACE SYSTEMS..............          31,298          31,298
       027   1206422SF                           WEATHER SYSTEM FOLLOW-ON..........          38,501          38,501
       028   1206425SF                           SPACE SITUATION AWARENESS SYSTEMS.             992             992
       029   1206431SF                           ADVANCED EHF MILSATCOM (SPACE)....          13,825          13,825
       031   1206433SF                           WIDEBAND GLOBAL SATCOM (SPACE)....          29,609          29,609
       032   1206440SF                           NEXT-GEN OPIR--GROUND.............         358,330         358,330
       033   1206442SF                           NEXT GENERATION OPIR..............         189,621         189,621
       034   1206443SF                           NEXT-GEN OPIR--GEO................         432,073         432,073
       035   1206444SF                           NEXT-GEN OPIR--POLAR..............                         474,889
             ..................................      Program increase..............                        [474,889]
       036   1206445SF                           COMMERCIAL SATCOM (COMSATCOM)              132,060         132,060
                                                  INTEGRATION.
       037   1206446SF                           RESILIENT MISSILE WARNING MISSILE        1,757,354       1,076,354
                                                  TRACKING--LOW EARTH ORBIT (LEO).
             ..................................      Reconciliation adjustment.....                       [-681,000]
       038   1206447SF                           RESILIENT MISSILE WARNING MISSILE          686,348         686,348
                                                  TRACKING--MEDIUM EARTH ORBIT
                                                  (MEO).
       039   1206771SF                           COMMERCIAL SERVICES...............          36,628          91,628
             ..................................      Tactical Surveillance,                                 [50,000]
                                                     Reconnaissance, and Tracking
                                                     (SRT).
             ..................................      VLEO Spacecraft for Tactical                            [5,000]
                                                     SRT.
       040   1206853SF                           NATIONAL SECURITY SPACE LAUNCH               6,595           6,595
                                                  PROGRAM (SPACE)--EMD.
             ..................................     SUBTOTAL SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND       3,892,483       3,756,372
                                                    DEMONSTRATION.
             ..................................
             ..................................  MANAGEMENT SUPPORT
       044   1206392SF                           ACQ WORKFORCE--SPACE & MISSILE             269,162         269,162
                                                  SYSTEMS.
       045   1206398SF                           SPACE & MISSILE SYSTEMS CENTER--            15,356          15,356
                                                  MHA.
       046   1206399SF                           SSC ENTERPRISE ENGINEERING &               110,598         110,598
                                                  INTEGRATION.
       047   1206759SF                           MAJOR T&E INVESTMENT--SPACE.......         189,083         189,083
       048   1206860SF                           ROCKET SYSTEMS LAUNCH PROGRAM               19,857          19,857
                                                  (SPACE).
       049   1206864SF                           SPACE TEST PROGRAM (STP)..........          28,787          28,787
             ..................................     SUBTOTAL MANAGEMENT SUPPORT....         632,843         632,843
             ..................................
             ..................................  OPERATIONAL SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT
       051   1201212SF                           SERVICE-WIDE SUPPORT (NOT                   18,451          18,451
                                                  OTHERWISE ACCOUNTED FOR).
       052   1203001SF                           FAMILY OF ADVANCED BLOS TERMINALS              303             303
                                                  (FAB-T).
       053   1203040SF                           DCO-SPACE.........................         102,439         102,439
       054   1203109SF                           NARROWBAND SATELLITE                       421,847         421,847
                                                  COMMUNICATIONS.
       055   1203110SF                           SATELLITE CONTROL NETWORK (SPACE).          93,780          93,780
       056   1203154SF                           LONG RANGE KILL CHAINS............           1,916               0
             ..................................      Reconciliation adjustment.....                         [-1,916]
       057   1203155SF                           GROUND MOVING TARGET INDICATOR           1,063,384       1,063,384
                                                  (GMTI).
       058   1203173SF                           SPACE AND MISSILE TEST AND                  22,128          22,128
                                                  EVALUATION CENTER.
       059   1203174SF                           SPACE INNOVATION, INTEGRATION AND           82,399          82,399
                                                  RAPID TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT.
       060   1203182SF                           SPACELIFT RANGE SYSTEM (SPACE)....          54,996          54,996
       061   1203330SF                           SPACE SUPERIORITY ISR.............          24,411          24,411
       062   1203609SF                           PLEO SATCOM (MILNET)..............         277,407               0
             ..................................      Reconciliation adjustment.....                       [-277,407]
       064   1203906SF                           NCMC--ITW/AA SYSTEM...............          25,839          25,839
       066   1203913SF                           NUDET DETECTION SYSTEM (SPACE)....          96,836          96,836
       067   1203940SF                           SPACE SITUATION AWARENESS                  182,377         197,377
                                                  OPERATIONS.
             ..................................      Unified Data Library (UDL)....                         [15,000]
       068   1206423SF                           GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM III--            190,484         190,484
                                                  OPERATIONAL CONTROL SEGMENT.
       073   1206772SF                           RAPID RESILIENT COMMAND AND                106,220         106,220
                                                  CONTROL (R2C2).
       075   1208053SF                           JOINT TACTICAL GROUND SYSTEM......           6,698           6,698
      075A   9999999999                          CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS...............       2,866,499       2,866,499
             ..................................     SUBTOTAL OPERATIONAL SYSTEM           5,638,414       5,374,091
                                                    DEVELOPMENT.
             ..................................
             ..................................  SOFTWARE AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY
                                                  PILOT PROGRAMS
       076   1208248SF                           SPACE DOMAIN AWARENESS/PLANNING/           200,968         200,968
                                                  TASKING SW.
             ..................................     SUBTOTAL SOFTWARE AND DIGITAL           200,968         200,968
                                                    TECHNOLOGY PILOT PROGRAMS.
             ..................................
             ..................................       TOTAL RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT,       15,486,466      15,115,250
                                                      TEST, AND EVALUATION, SPACE
                                                      FORCE.
             ..................................
             ..................................  RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST AND
                                                  EVALUATION, DEFENSE-WIDE
             ..................................  BASIC RESEARCH
       001   0601000BR                           DTRA BASIC RESEARCH...............          15,643          15,643
       003   0601108D8Z                          HIGH ENERGY LASER RESEARCH                  16,817          16,817
                                                  INITIATIVES.
       004   0601110D8Z                          BASIC RESEARCH INITIATIVES........          82,264          95,264
             ..................................      Program increase..............                         [13,000]
       006   0601120D8Z                          NATIONAL DEFENSE EDUCATION PROGRAM         146,010         146,010
       007   0601122E                            EMERGING OPPORTUNITIES............         360,456         360,456
       008   0601228D8Z                          HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND             99,610         124,610
                                                  UNIVERSITIES/MINORITY
                                                  INSTITUTIONS.
             ..................................      Program increase..............                         [25,000]
       009   0601384BP                           CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE             36,582          36,582
                                                  PROGRAM.
             ..................................     SUBTOTAL BASIC RESEARCH........         757,382         795,382
             ..................................
             ..................................  APPLIED RESEARCH
       010   0602000D8Z                          JOINT MUNITIONS TECHNOLOGY........          19,734          19,734
       011   0602023E                            ACCESS AND AWARENESS..............         100,791         100,791
       012   0602024E                            WARFIGHTING PERFORMANCE...........         278,121         278,121
       013   0602025E                            MAKING, MAINTAINING, SUPPLY CHAIN        1,347,049       1,347,049
                                                  AND LOGISTICS.
       014   0602026E                            EFFECTS...........................          20,275          20,275
       016   0602128D8Z                          PROMOTION AND PROTECTION                     3,166           3,166
                                                  STRATEGIES.
       017   0602230D8Z                          DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION.....          46,261          46,261
       018   0602234D8Z                          LINCOLN LABORATORY RESEARCH                 11,479          11,479
                                                  PROGRAM.
       019   0602251D8Z                          APPLIED RESEARCH FOR THE                    53,983          53,983
                                                  ADVANCEMENT OF S&T PRIORITIES.
       021   0602384BP                           CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE            230,751         230,751
                                                  PROGRAM.
       022   0602668D8Z                          CYBER SECURITY RESEARCH...........          17,988          22,988
             ..................................      Pacific Intelligence and                                [5,000]
                                                     Innovation Initiative.
       028   0602718BR                           COUNTER WEAPONS OF MASS                    161,495         156,495
                                                  DESTRUCTION APPLIED RESEARCH.
             ..................................      Program decrease..............                         [-5,000]
       029   0602751D8Z                          SOFTWARE ENGINEERING INSTITUTE               8,883           8,883
                                                  (SEI) APPLIED RESEARCH.
       030   0602890D8Z                          HIGH ENERGY LASER RESEARCH........          48,738          53,738
             ..................................      Advanced Optical Coatings for                           [5,000]
                                                     High Energy Lasers.
       031   0602891D8Z                          FSRM MODELLING....................             994             994
       032   1160401BB                           SOF TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT........          50,026          67,776
             ..................................      Accelerate development of Belt-                         [2,750]
                                                     fed Electric Advanced Weapon
                                                     for Organic and Fire
                                                     Superiority (BEAWOLFS).
                                                     (Combating Terrorism
                                                     Technology Support).
             ..................................      Vertical Take Off and Landing                          [15,000]
                                                     Optionally Piloted Vehicle
                                                     (VTOL-OPV).
             ..................................     SUBTOTAL APPLIED RESEARCH......       2,399,734       2,422,484
             ..................................
             ..................................  ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT
       033   0603000D8Z                          JOINT MUNITIONS ADVANCED                    50,663          50,663
                                                  TECHNOLOGY.
       035   0603055D8Z                          OPERATIONAL ENERGY CAPABILITY              168,253         193,253
                                                  IMPROVEMENT.
             ..................................      Hybrid Power Systems..........                          [5,000]
             ..................................      TRISO.........................                         [20,000]
       037   0603122D8Z                          COMBATING TERRORISM TECHNOLOGY              81,513         239,513
                                                  SUPPORT.
             ..................................      Emerging Technology                                    [35,000]
                                                     Cooperation.
             ..................................      Israel Anti-Tunneling                                  [50,000]
                                                     Cooperation.
             ..................................      Israel Counter-UXS Program....                         [70,000]
             ..................................      Low-Cost VTOL Loitering                                 [3,000]
                                                     Precision Strike.
       038   0603133D8Z                          FOREIGN COMPARATIVE TESTING.......          27,958          27,958
       039   0603142D8Z                          MISSION ENGINEERING & INTEGRATION           99,534          99,534
                                                  (ME&I).
       040   0603160BR                           COUNTER WEAPONS OF MASS                    393,469         366,469
                                                  DESTRUCTION ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
                                                  DEVELOPMENT.
             ..................................      Program decrease..............                        [-27,000]
       042   0603176C                            ADVANCED CONCEPTS AND PERFORMANCE           21,625          21,625
                                                  ASSESSMENT.
       043   0603180C                            ADVANCED RESEARCH.................          42,093          42,093
       044   0603183D8Z                          JOINT HYPERSONIC TECHNOLOGY                 50,998          75,998
                                                  DEVELOPMENT &TRANSITION.
             ..................................      Increased Hypersonic                                   [10,000]
                                                     Operational Envelope
                                                     Prototyping.
             ..................................      University Consortium for                              [15,000]
                                                     Applied Hypersonics.
       045   0603225D8Z                          JOINT DOD-DOE MUNITIONS TECHNOLOGY          35,505          35,505
                                                  DEVELOPMENT.
       048   0603288D8Z                          ANALYTIC ASSESSMENTS..............          41,010          41,010
       049   0603289D8Z                          ADVANCED INNOVATIVE ANALYSIS AND            57,457          57,457
                                                  CONCEPTS.
       050   0603330D8Z                          QUANTUM APPLICATION...............          59,521          59,521
       051   0603342D8Z                          DEFENSE INNOVATION UNIT (DIU).....                          17,000
             ..................................      Integrated Wireless Optical                             [7,000]
                                                     Power Beaming and
                                                     Communications System.
             ..................................      Small Electric Unmanned                                [10,000]
                                                     Surface Vehicles.
       052   0603375D8Z                          TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION.............          19,654          19,654
       053   0603379D8Z                          ADVANCED TECHNICAL INTEGRATION....          19,991          19,991
       054   0603384BP                           CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE            247,043         247,043
                                                  PROGRAM--ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT.
       055   0603467E                            DARPA ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY                1,643,465       1,643,465
                                                  DEVELOPMENT.
       056   0603468E                            ADVANCED COMPLEX SYSTEMS..........         350,695         355,695
             ..................................      DARPA-ALIAS/MATRIX............                          [5,000]
       057   0603469E                            ADVANCED ENABLING TECHNOLOGIES....         335,647         335,647
       059   0603618D8Z                          JOINT ELECTRONIC ADVANCED                   20,575          20,575
                                                  TECHNOLOGY.
       060   0603662D8Z                          NETWORKED COMMUNICATIONS                    19,937          19,937
                                                  CAPABILITIES.
       062   0603680D8Z                          DEFENSE-WIDE MANUFACTURING SCIENCE         409,493         414,993
                                                  AND TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM.
             ..................................      Critical Minerals.............                          [3,500]
             ..................................      Manufacturing Modernization...                         [10,000]
             ..................................      Manufacturing of Advanced                               [2,500]
                                                     Composites for Hypersonics.
             ..................................      Onsite Training...............                          [3,000]
             ..................................      Predictive Manufacturing                                [3,500]
                                                     Analytics.
             ..................................      Reconciliation adjustment.....                        [-25,000]
             ..................................      Submarine Battery Supply Chain                          [4,000]
             ..................................      Warfighter Energy Materials                             [4,000]
                                                     Production Capacity.
       063   0603680S                            MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM..          50,610          53,610
             ..................................      Aluminum-Scandium Alloy                                 [3,000]
                                                     Prototype.
       064   0603712S                            GENERIC LOGISTICS R&D TECHNOLOGY            19,640          19,640
                                                  DEMONSTRATIONS.
       065   0603716D8Z                          STRATEGIC ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH            58,092          58,092
                                                  PROGRAM.
       066   0603720S                            MICROELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY                135,016         135,016
                                                  DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT.
       067   0603727D8Z                          JOINT WARFIGHTING PROGRAM.........             945             945
       072   0603781D8Z                          SOFTWARE ENGINEERING INSTITUTE....          12,972          12,972
       073   0603838D8Z                          DEFENSE INNOVATION ACCELERATION            211,027         198,527
                                                  (DIA).
             ..................................      Insider Threat................                          [2,500]
             ..................................      Reconciliation adjustment.....                        [-15,000]
       074   0603924D8Z                          HIGH ENERGY LASER ADVANCED                 114,577         114,577
                                                  TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM.
       075   0603941D8Z                          TEST & EVALUATION SCIENCE &              1,095,772       1,080,772
                                                  TECHNOLOGY.
             ..................................      Digital Transformation Nexus..                          [5,000]
             ..................................      Payload Dispense Mechanism for                          [5,000]
                                                     Reusable Hypersonic Test Bed.
             ..................................      Reconciliation adjustment.....                        [-25,000]
       076   0603945D8Z                          INTERNATIONAL INNOVATION                   173,048         173,048
                                                  INITIATIVES.
       080   1160402BB                           SOF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY                    152,282         157,282
                                                  DEVELOPMENT.
             ..................................      Small multimodal AI models for                          [5,000]
                                                     intelligence analysis.
             ..................................     SUBTOTAL ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY          6,220,080       6,409,080
                                                    DEVELOPMENT.
             ..................................
             ..................................  ADVANCED COMPONENT DEVELOPMENT AND
                                                  PROTOTYPES
       081   0603161D8Z                          NUCLEAR AND CONVENTIONAL PHYSICAL           55,465          55,465
                                                  SECURITY EQUIPMENT RDT&E ADC&P.
       082   0603600D8Z                          WALKOFF...........................         152,449         137,249
             ..................................      Program decrease..............                        [-15,200]
       083   0603851D8Z                          ENVIRONMENTAL SECURITY TECHNICAL           123,981         149,781
                                                  CERTIFICATION PROGRAM.
             ..................................      Program increase..............                         [25,800]
       084   0603881C                            BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE TERMINAL         508,898         518,898
                                                  DEFENSE SEGMENT.
             ..................................      Secure, Assured, and Radiation                         [10,000]
                                                     Hardened Microelectronics.
       085   0603882C                            BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE                  825,919         825,919
                                                  MIDCOURSE DEFENSE SEGMENT.
       086   0603884BP                           CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE            272,940         272,940
                                                  PROGRAM--DEM/VAL.
       087   0603884C                            BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE SENSORS.         197,641          97,641
             ..................................      Reconciliation adjustment.....                       [-100,000]
       088   0603890C                            BMD ENABLING PROGRAMS.............         646,039         646,039
       089   0603891C                            SPECIAL PROGRAMS--MDA.............         498,630         498,630
       090   0603892C                            AEGIS BMD.........................         588,440         588,440
       091   0603896C                            BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE COMMAND          634,183         534,183
                                                  AND CONTROL, BATTLE MANAGEMENT
                                                  AND COMMUNICATIONS (C2BMC).
             ..................................      Reconciliation adjustment.....                       [-100,000]
       092   0603898C                            BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE JOINT             45,758          45,758
                                                  WARFIGHTER SUPPORT.
       093   0603904C                            MISSILE DEFENSE INTEGRATION &               55,097          55,097
                                                  OPERATIONS CENTER (MDIOC).
       094   0603906C                            REGARDING TRENCH..................          29,608          29,608
       095   0603907C                            SEA BASED X-BAND RADAR (SBX)......         166,813         166,813
       096   0603913C                            ISRAELI COOPERATIVE PROGRAMS......         300,000         300,000
       097   0603914C                            BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE TEST....         463,079         463,079
       098   0603915C                            BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE TARGETS.         514,904         532,404
             ..................................      Advanced Reactive Target                               [10,000]
                                                     Simulation.
             ..................................      Next Generation Hypersonic....                          [7,500]
       099   0603923D8Z                          COALITION WARFARE.................          10,090          10,090
       100   0604011D8Z                          NEXT GENERATION INFORMATION                 41,815          36,815
                                                  COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY (5G).
             ..................................      Reconciliation adjustment.....                         [-5,000]
       101   0604016D8Z                          DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CORROSION              2,545           2,545
                                                  PROGRAM.
       102   0604102C                            GUAM DEFENSE DEVELOPMENT..........         128,485         128,485
       105   0604125D8Z                          ADVANCED MANUFACTURING COMPONENTS           45,513          45,513
                                                  AND PROTOTYPES.
       106   0604181C                            HYPERSONIC DEFENSE................         200,627         200,627
       107   0604250D8Z                          ADVANCED INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES..         749,452         732,452
             ..................................      Reconciliation adjustment.....                        [-20,000]
             ..................................      Typhoon, Seaman's Eye                                   [3,000]
                                                     Predictive Autonomous
                                                     Navigational Routing.
       108   0604294D8Z                          TRUSTED & ASSURED MICROELECTRONICS         512,151         512,151
       109   0604331D8Z                          RAPID PROTOTYPING PROGRAM.........         235,292         220,292
             ..................................      Reconciliation adjustment.....                        [-15,000]
       112   0604400D8Z                          DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD)                  2,142           2,142
                                                  UNMANNED SYSTEM COMMON
                                                  DEVELOPMENT.
       113   0604551BR                           CATAPULT INFORMATION SYSTEM.......           4,161           4,161
       114   0604555D8Z                          OPERATIONAL ENERGY PROTOTYPING--            55,005          55,005
                                                  NON S&T.
       117   0604682D8Z                          SUPPORT FOR STRATEGIC ANALYSIS....           2,776           2,776
       119   0604791D8Z                          MULTI-DOMAIN JOINT OPERATIONS               20,343          20,343
                                                  (MDJO).
       120   0604797D8Z                          JOINT ENERGETIC TRANSITION OFFICE.           3,000           3,000
       121   0604826J                            JOINT C5 CAPABILITY DEVELOPMENT,            25,889          25,889
                                                  INTEGRATION AND INTEROPERABILITY
                                                  ASSESSMENTS.
       122   0604873C                            LONG RANGE DISCRIMINATION RADAR             60,443          60,443
                                                  (LRDR).
       123   0604874C                            IMPROVED HOMELAND DEFENSE                1,582,414       1,182,414
                                                  INTERCEPTORS.
             ..................................      Reconciliation adjustment.....                       [-400,000]
       124   0604876C                            BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE TERMINAL          37,784          37,784
                                                  DEFENSE SEGMENT TEST.
       125   0604878C                            AEGIS BMD TEST....................         153,618         153,618
       126   0604879C                            BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE SENSOR            68,699          68,699
                                                  TEST.
       127   0604880C                            LAND-BASED SM-3 (LBSM3)...........          24,555          24,555
       128   0604887C                            BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE                   38,325          38,325
                                                  MIDCOURSE SEGMENT TEST.
       129   0604924D8Z                          HIGH ENERGY LASER ADVANCED                   5,589           5,589
                                                  COMPONENT DEVELOPMENT & PROTOTYPE.
       130   0202057C                            SAFETY PROGRAM MANAGEMENT.........           1,806           1,806
       131   0208059JCY                          CYBERCOM ACTIVITIES...............          30,212          30,212
       133   0208086JCY                          CYBER TRAINING ENVIRONMENT (CTE)..         124,971         124,971
       135   0305103C                            CYBER SECURITY INITIATIVE.........           2,131           2,131
       136   0305245D8Z                          INTELLIGENCE CAPABILITIES AND               43,596          43,596
                                                  INNOVATION INVESTMENTS.
       139   1206895C                            BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE SYSTEM            97,061          97,061
                                                  SPACE PROGRAMS.
             ..................................     SUBTOTAL ADVANCED COMPONENT          10,390,334       9,791,434
                                                    DEVELOPMENT AND PROTOTYPES.
             ..................................
             ..................................  SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND
                                                  DEMONSTRATION
       141   0604123D8Z                          CHIEF DIGITAL AND ARTIFICIAL                 9,196           9,196
                                                  INTELLIGENCE OFFICER (CDAO)--DEM/
                                                  VAL ACTIVITIES.
       142   0604133D8Z                          ALPHA-1 DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES....         441,821         416,821
             ..................................      Reconciliation adjustment.....                        [-25,000]
       143   0604161D8Z                          NUCLEAR AND CONVENTIONAL PHYSICAL           12,874          12,874
                                                  SECURITY EQUIPMENT RDT&E SDD.
       144   0604384BP                           CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE            255,630         217,880
                                                  PROGRAM--EMD.
             ..................................      Program decrease..............                        [-37,750]
       145   0604771D8Z                          JOINT TACTICAL INFORMATION                  10,527          10,527
                                                  DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM (JTIDS).
       146   0605000BR                           COUNTER WEAPONS OF MASS                     14,931          14,931
                                                  DESTRUCTION SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT.
       147   0605013BL                           INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT           1,283           1,283
       148   0605021SE                           HOMELAND PERSONNEL SECURITY                  9,137           9,137
                                                  INITIATIVE.
       149   0605022D8Z                          DEFENSE EXPORTABILITY PROGRAM.....           6,780           6,780
       150   0605027D8Z                          OUSD(C) IT DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES           9,765           9,765
       151   0605080S                            DEFENSE AGENCY INITIATIVES (DAI)--          31,714          31,714
                                                  FINANCIAL SYSTEM.
       152   0605141BR                           MISSION ASSURANCE RISK MANAGEMENT            9,573           9,573
                                                  SYSTEM (MARMS).
       153   0605210D8Z                          DEFENSE-WIDE ELECTRONIC                      9,366           9,366
                                                  PROCUREMENT CAPABILITIES.
       154   0605294D8Z                          TRUSTED & ASSURED MICROELECTRONICS         143,475         133,475
             ..................................      Reconciliation adjustment.....                        [-10,000]
       155   0605649D8Z                          ACQUISITION INTEGRATION AND                 13,556          13,556
                                                  INTEROPERABILITY (AI2).
       156   0605755D8Z                          RADIOLOGICAL AND NUCLEAR DEFENSE             3,307           3,307
                                                  MODERNIZATION SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT
                                                  AND DEMONSTRATION.
       157   0605772D8Z                          NUCLEAR COMMAND, CONTROL, &                  3,158           3,158
                                                  COMMUNICATIONS.
       159   0305282K                            JOINT FIRES NETWORK (JFN).........          10,000          10,000
       160   0305304D8Z                          REAL PROPERTY INFORMATION                    6,473           6,473
                                                  MANAGEMENT.
       161   0305310D8Z                          COUNTERPROLIFERATION ADVANCED               12,107          12,107
                                                  DEVELOPMENT.
             ..................................     SUBTOTAL SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND       1,014,673         941,923
                                                    DEMONSTRATION.
             ..................................
             ..................................  MANAGEMENT SUPPORT
       163   0603829J                            JOINT CAPABILITY EXPERIMENTATION..          13,822          13,822
       164   0604122D8Z                          JADC2 DEVELOPMENT AND                      297,801         272,801
                                                  EXPERIMENTATION ACTIVITIES.
             ..................................      Reconciliation adjustment.....                        [-25,000]
       165   0604774D8Z                          DEFENSE READINESS REPORTING SYSTEM           8,552           8,552
                                                  (DRRS).
       166   0604875D8Z                          JOINT SYSTEMS ARCHITECTURE                   8,627           8,627
                                                  DEVELOPMENT.
       167   0604940D8Z                          CENTRAL TEST AND EVALUATION                542,773         542,773
                                                  INVESTMENT DEVELOPMENT (CTEIP).
       168   0604942D8Z                          ASSESSMENTS AND EVALUATIONS.......           1,275           1,275
       170   0605001E                            MISSION SUPPORT...................         115,673         115,673
       171   0605100D8Z                          JOINT MISSION ENVIRONMENT TEST             210,878         210,878
                                                  CAPABILITY (JMETC).
       172   0605126J                            JOINT INTEGRATED AIR AND MISSILE            78,057          78,057
                                                  DEFENSE ORGANIZATION (JIAMDO).
       174   0605142D8Z                          SYSTEMS ENGINEERING...............          23,405          23,405
       175   0605151D8Z                          STUDIES AND ANALYSIS SUPPORT--OSD.           5,301           5,301
       176   0605161D8Z                          NUCLEAR MATTERS-PHYSICAL SECURITY.          12,549          12,549
       177   0605170D8Z                          SUPPORT TO NETWORKS AND                     15,597          15,597
                                                  INFORMATION INTEGRATION.
       178   0605200D8Z                          GENERAL SUPPORT TO                           3,468           3,468
                                                  OUSD(INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY).
       179   0605384BP                           CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE             67,263          67,263
                                                  PROGRAM.
       186   0605711D8Z                          CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS......          11,781          11,781
       187   0605790D8Z                          SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION RESEARCH           5,411           8,411
                                                  (SBIR)/ SMALL BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY
                                                  TRANSFER (STTR) ADMINISTRATION.
             ..................................      Comprehensive Training Program                          [3,000]
                                                     for Contracting Officers on
                                                     SBIR Phase III Direct Awards`.
       188   0605797D8Z                          MAINTAINING TECHNOLOGY ADVANTAGE..          29,675          29,675
       189   0605798D8Z                          DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS.......          45,134          45,134
       190   0605801KA                           DEFENSE TECHNICAL INFORMATION               60,209          60,209
                                                  CENTER (DTIC).
       191   0605803SE                           R&D IN SUPPORT OF DOD ENLISTMENT,           30,778          30,778
                                                  TESTING AND EVALUATION.
       192   0605804D8Z                          DEVELOPMENT TEST AND EVALUATION...          37,381          37,381
       193   0605898E                            MANAGEMENT HQ--R&D................          13,623          13,623
       194   0605998KA                           MANAGEMENT HQ--DEFENSE TECHNICAL             3,466           3,466
                                                  INFORMATION CENTER (DTIC).
       195   0606005D8Z                          SPECIAL ACTIVITIES................          18,594          18,594
       196   0606100D8Z                          BUDGET AND PROGRAM ASSESSMENTS....          13,084          13,084
       197   0606114D8Z                          ANALYSIS WORKING GROUP (AWG)                 5,229           5,229
                                                  SUPPORT.
       199   0606225D8Z                          ODNA TECHNOLOGY AND RESOURCE                 3,461           3,461
                                                  ANALYSIS.
       200   0606300D8Z                          DEFENSE SCIENCE BOARD.............           6,563           6,563
       201   0606301D8Z                          AVIATION SAFETY TECHNOLOGIES......           1,702           1,702
       202   0606771D8Z                          CYBER RESILIENCY AND CYBERSECURITY          14,220          14,220
                                                  POLICY.
       203   0606774D8Z                          DEFENSE CIVILIAN TRAINING CORPS...           8,752           8,752
       204   0606775D8Z                          JOINT PRODUCTION ACCELERATOR CELL            5,493           5,493
                                                  (JPAC).
       205   0606829D8Z                          SUSTAINMENT TRANSITION                      30,000          30,000
                                                  CAPABILITIES.
       206   0606853BR                           MANAGEMENT, TECHNICAL &                     14,841          14,841
                                                  INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT.
       207   0203345D8Z                          DEFENSE OPERATIONS SECURITY                  2,493           2,493
                                                  INITIATIVE (DOSI).
       208   0204571J                            JOINT STAFF ANALYTICAL SUPPORT....           8,070           8,070
       209   0208045K                            C4I INTEROPERABILITY..............          70,893          70,893
       210   0303169D8Z                          INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY RAPID                 4,355           4,355
                                                  ACQUISITION.
       211   0305172K                            COMBINED ADVANCED APPLICATIONS....           5,447           5,447
       213   0305208K                            DISTRIBUTED COMMON GROUND/SURFACE            2,887           2,887
                                                  SYSTEMS.
       214   0305248J                            JOINT STAFF OFFICE OF THE CHIEF             14,500          19,500
                                                  DATA OFFICER (OCDO) ACTIVITIES.
             ..................................      Advanced Manufacturing                                  [5,000]
                                                     Initiative in the Indo-Pacific.
       215   0804768J                            COCOM EXERCISE ENGAGEMENT AND               91,952          91,952
                                                  TRAINING TRANSFORMATION (CE2T2)--
                                                  NON-MHA.
       216   0808709SE                           DEFENSE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY                      388             388
                                                  MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE (DEOMI).
       217   0808737SE                           INTEGRATED PRIMARY PREVENTION.....           5,744           5,744
       218   0901598C                            MANAGEMENT HQ--MDA................          28,719          28,719
       219   0903235K                            JOINT SERVICE PROVIDER (JSP)......           1,283           1,283
      219A   9999999999                          CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS...............          31,148          31,148
             ..................................     SUBTOTAL MANAGEMENT SUPPORT....       2,032,317       2,015,317
             ..................................
             ..................................  OPERATIONAL SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT
       220   0604011D8Z                          NEXT GENERATION INFORMATION                 22,439          22,439
                                                  COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY (5G).
       223   0607162D8Z                          CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS              2,360           2,360
                                                  ELIMINATION TECHNOLOGY
                                                  IMPROVEMENT.
       224   0607210D8Z                          INDUSTRIAL BASE ANALYSIS AND               273,379         264,879
                                                  SUSTAINMENT SUPPORT.
             ..................................      Ablative Material Sustainment.                          [3,000]
             ..................................      Operational Systems                                    [10,000]
                                                     Development.
             ..................................      Reconciliation adjustment.....                        [-25,000]
             ..................................      U.S.-based Synthetic Graphite                           [3,500]
                                                     Manufacturing.
       225   0607310D8Z                          COUNTERPROLIFERATION MODERNIZATION          12,704          12,704
       226   0607327T                            GLOBAL THEATER SECURITY                      6,173           6,173
                                                  COOPERATION MANAGEMENT
                                                  INFORMATION SYSTEMS (G-TSCMIS).
       227   0607384BP                           CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE             79,118          79,118
                                                  (OPERATIONAL SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT).
       228   0607757D8Z                          RADIOLOGICAL AND NUCLEAR DEFENSE             2,945           7,945
                                                  MODERNIZATION OPERATIONAL SYSTEM
                                                  DEVELOPMENT.
             ..................................      Shelf-Stable, Field Deployable                          [5,000]
                                                     Medical Countermeasure for
                                                     Internal Radionuclide
                                                     Contamination.
       229   0208085JCY                          ROBUST INFRASTRUCTURE AND ACCESS..          88,522          88,522
       230   0208097JCY                          CYBER COMMAND AND CONTROL (CYBER            85,833          85,833
                                                  C2).
       231   0208099JCY                          DATA AND UNIFIED PLATFORM (D&UP)..          83,039          83,039
       235   0302019K                            DEFENSE INFO INFRASTRUCTURE                 16,162          16,162
                                                  ENGINEERING AND INTEGRATION.
       236   0302609V                            COUNTERING THREATS AUTOMATED                 5,030           5,030
                                                  PLATFORM.
       237   0303126K                            LONG-HAUL COMMUNICATIONS--DCS.....          40,293          40,293
       238   0303131K                            MINIMUM ESSENTIAL EMERGENCY                  5,113           5,113
                                                  COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK (MEECN).
       240   0303140D8Z                          INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY                25,347          25,347
                                                  PROGRAM.
       242   0303140K                            INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY                23,224          23,224
                                                  PROGRAM.
       243   0303153K                            DEFENSE SPECTRUM ORGANIZATION.....          20,174          20,174
       244   0303171K                            JOINT PLANNING AND EXECUTION                 6,242           6,242
                                                  SERVICES.
       246   0303430V                            FEDERAL INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES              22,700          22,700
                                                  INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.
       252   0305104D8Z                          DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE (DIB)               10,840          10,840
                                                  CYBER SECURITY INITIATIVE.
       257   0305146V                            DEFENSE JOINT COUNTERINTELLIGENCE            1,800           1,800
                                                  ACTIVITIES.
       258   0305172D8Z                          COMBINED ADVANCED APPLICATIONS....          22,548          22,548
       260   0305186D8Z                          POLICY R&D PROGRAMS...............           6,043           6,043
       262   0305199D8Z                          NET CENTRICITY....................          17,114          17,114
       264   0305208BB                           DISTRIBUTED COMMON GROUND/SURFACE            5,656           5,656
                                                  SYSTEMS.
       270   0305387D8Z                          HOMELAND DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY                  1,771           1,771
                                                  TRANSFER PROGRAM.
       279   0306250JCY                          CYBER OPERATIONS TECHNOLOGY                473,399         473,399
                                                  SUPPORT.
       280   0307609V                            NATIONAL INDUSTRIAL SECURITY                34,710          34,710
                                                  SYSTEMS (NISS).
       283   0708012K                            LOGISTICS SUPPORT ACTIVITIES......           2,876           2,876
       284   0708012S                            PACIFIC DISASTER CENTERS..........           2,000           2,000
       285   0708047S                            DEFENSE PROPERTY ACCOUNTABILITY              3,020           3,020
                                                  SYSTEM.
       289   1160403BB                           AVIATION SYSTEMS..................         119,699         119,699
       290   1160405BB                           INTELLIGENCE SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT..         102,732         102,732
       291   1160408BB                           OPERATIONAL ENHANCEMENTS..........         234,653         234,653
       292   1160431BB                           WARRIOR SYSTEMS...................         279,639         279,639
       293   1160432BB                           SPECIAL PROGRAMS..................             550             550
       294   1160434BB                           UNMANNED ISR......................           2,281           2,281
       295   1160480BB                           SOF TACTICAL VEHICLES.............           9,213           9,213
       296   1160483BB                           MARITIME SYSTEMS..................         120,475         120,475
       297   1160490BB                           OPERATIONAL ENHANCEMENTS                    21,752          21,752
                                                  INTELLIGENCE.
       298   1203610K                            TELEPORT PROGRAM..................          24,319          24,319
      298A   9999999999                          CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS...............       8,276,313       8,276,313
             ..................................     SUBTOTAL OPERATIONAL SYSTEM          10,594,200      10,590,700
                                                    DEVELOPMENT.
             ..................................
             ..................................  SOFTWARE AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY
                                                  PILOT PROGRAMS
       299   0608140D8Z                          ENTERPRISE PLATFORMS AND                   402,783         402,783
                                                  CAPABILITIES--SOFTWARE PILOT
                                                  PROGRAM.
       300   0608648D8Z                          ACQUISITION VISIBILITY--SOFTWARE            17,549          17,549
                                                  PILOT PROGRAM.
       301   0608776D8Z                          DEFENSE INNOVATION UNIT FIELDING..          48,413          48,413
       302   0303150K                            GLOBAL COMMAND AND CONTROL SYSTEM.          44,474          44,474
             ..................................     SUBTOTAL SOFTWARE AND DIGITAL           513,219         513,219
                                                    TECHNOLOGY PILOT PROGRAMS.
             ..................................
             ..................................       TOTAL RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT,       33,921,939      33,479,539
                                                      TEST AND EVALUATION, DEFENSE-
                                                      WIDE.
             ..................................
             ..................................  OPERATIONAL TEST AND EVALUATION,
                                                  DEFENSE
             ..................................  MANAGEMENT SUPPORT
       001   0605118OTE                          OPERATIONAL TEST AND EVALUATION...         133,542         133,542
       002   0605131OTE                          LIVE FIRE TEST AND EVALUATION.....         108,109         108,109
       003   0605814OTE                          OPERATIONAL TEST ACTIVITIES AND             76,492          76,492
                                                  ANALYSES.
             ..................................     SUBTOTAL MANAGEMENT SUPPORT....         318,143         318,143
             ..................................
             ..................................       TOTAL OPERATIONAL TEST AND            318,143         318,143
                                                      EVALUATION, DEFENSE.
             ..................................
             ..................................       TOTAL RDT&E..................     142,001,108     142,435,692
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                     TITLE XLIII--OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

    SEC. 4301. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE.

    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                             SEC. 4301. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE (In Thousands of Dollars)
    -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                         FY 2026          House
        Line                                    Item                                     Request        Authorized
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, ARMY
                 OPERATING FORCES
           010   MANEUVER UNITS....................................................       4,671,407       4,671,407
           020   MODULAR SUPPORT BRIGADES..........................................         221,578         216,578
                     Historical underexecution.....................................                         [-5,000]
           030   ECHELONS ABOVE BRIGADE............................................         927,219         892,219
                     Historical underexecution.....................................                        [-35,000]
           040   THEATER LEVEL ASSETS..............................................       2,220,746       2,220,746
           050   LAND FORCES OPERATIONS SUPPORT....................................       1,333,769       1,323,769
                     Program decrease..............................................                        [-10,000]
           060   AVIATION ASSETS...................................................       1,829,054       1,829,054
           070   FORCE READINESS OPERATIONS SUPPORT................................       7,497,735       7,497,735
           080   LAND FORCES SYSTEMS READINESS.....................................         583,196         583,196
           090   LAND FORCES DEPOT MAINTENANCE.....................................         152,404         152,404
           100   MEDICAL READINESS.................................................         844,140         844,140
           110   BASE OPERATIONS SUPPORT...........................................      10,694,915      10,694,915
           120   FACILITIES SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION & MODERNIZATION...............       6,159,744       6,179,744
                     Program increase..............................................                         [20,000]
           130   MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONAL HEADQUARTERS...........................         263,147         263,147
           140   ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES.............................................         392,457         392,457
           150   RESET.............................................................         111,688         111,688
           160   US AFRICA COMMAND.................................................         413,046         413,046
           170   US EUROPEAN COMMAND...............................................         385,744         385,744
           180   US SOUTHERN COMMAND...............................................         224,971         224,971
           190   US FORCES KOREA...................................................          77,049          77,049
           200   CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES--CYBERSPACE OPERATIONS......................         331,467         331,467
           210   CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES--CYBERSECURITY..............................         550,089         550,089
                     SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES.....................................      39,885,565      39,855,565

                 MOBILIZATION
           220   STRATEGIC MOBILITY................................................         134,892         134,892
           230   ARMY PREPOSITIONED STOCKS.........................................         330,812         656,812
                     APS-2 Reset...................................................                        [326,000]
           240   INDUSTRIAL PREPAREDNESS...........................................           3,162           3,162
                     SUBTOTAL MOBILIZATION.........................................         468,866         794,866

                 TRAINING AND RECRUITING
           250   OFFICER ACQUISITION...............................................         172,424         172,424
           260   RECRUIT TRAINING..................................................          78,929          78,929
           270   ONE STATION UNIT TRAINING.........................................          88,033          88,033
           280   SENIOR RESERVE OFFICERS TRAINING CORPS............................         508,982         508,982
           290   SPECIALIZED SKILL TRAINING........................................         988,901         988,901
           300   FLIGHT TRAINING...................................................       1,398,974       1,398,974
           310   PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION................................         202,738         197,738
                     Historical underexecution.....................................                         [-5,000]
           320   TRAINING SUPPORT..................................................         596,528         596,528
           330   RECRUITING AND ADVERTISING........................................         747,712         747,712
           340   EXAMINING.........................................................         177,666         177,666
           350   OFF-DUTY AND VOLUNTARY EDUCATION..................................         181,211         181,211
           360   CIVILIAN EDUCATION AND TRAINING...................................         227,476         227,476
           370   JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS.............................         190,668         190,668
                     SUBTOTAL TRAINING AND RECRUITING..............................       5,560,242       5,555,242

                 ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-WIDE ACTIVITIES
                 CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS
           390   SERVICEWIDE TRANSPORTATION........................................       1,306,690       1,306,690
           400   CENTRAL SUPPLY ACTIVITIES.........................................         740,581         740,581
           410   LOGISTIC SUPPORT ACTIVITIES.......................................         588,151         588,151
           420   AMMUNITION MANAGEMENT.............................................         344,948         344,948
           430   ADMINISTRATION....................................................         408,825         408,825
           440   SERVICEWIDE COMMUNICATIONS........................................       2,171,607       2,121,607
                     Program decrease..............................................                        [-50,000]
           450   MANPOWER MANAGEMENT...............................................         313,323         313,323
           460   OTHER PERSONNEL SUPPORT...........................................         853,139         843,139
                     Program decrease..............................................                        [-20,000]
                     Soldier Readiness Analytics...................................                         [10,000]
           470   OTHER SERVICE SUPPORT.............................................       2,078,411       2,068,411
                     Program decrease..............................................                        [-10,000]
           480   ARMY CLAIMS ACTIVITIES............................................         223,611         213,611
                     Historical underexecution.....................................                        [-10,000]
           490   REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT............................................         294,705         294,705
           500   FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND AUDIT READINESS..........................         618,471         618,471
           510   DEF ACQUISITION WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNT.....................          36,510          36,510
           520   INTERNATIONAL MILITARY HEADQUARTERS...............................         664,510         664,510
           530   MISC. SUPPORT OF OTHER NATIONS....................................          31,387          31,387
                     SUBTOTAL ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-WIDE ACTIVITIES...........      10,674,869      10,594,869
          590A   CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS...............................................       2,385,523       2,385,523
                     SUBTOTAL CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS..................................       2,385,523       2,385,523

                      TOTAL OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, ARMY........................      58,975,065      59,186,065

                 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, ARMY RESERVE
                 OPERATING FORCES
           010   MODULAR SUPPORT BRIGADES..........................................          14,651          14,651
           020   ECHELONS ABOVE BRIGADE............................................         703,286         703,286
           030   THEATER LEVEL ASSETS..............................................         146,794         146,794
           040   LAND FORCES OPERATIONS SUPPORT....................................         685,541         685,541
           050   AVIATION ASSETS...................................................          55,155          55,155
           060   FORCE READINESS OPERATIONS SUPPORT................................         438,508         438,508
           070   LAND FORCES SYSTEMS READINESS.....................................          23,783          23,783
           080   LAND FORCES DEPOT MAINTENANCE.....................................          40,426          40,426
           090   BASE OPERATIONS SUPPORT...........................................         557,465         557,465
           100   FACILITIES SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION & MODERNIZATION...............         504,922         504,922
           110   MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONAL HEADQUARTERS...........................          20,531          20,531
           120   CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES--CYBERSPACE OPERATIONS......................           2,174           2,174
           130   CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES--CYBERSECURITY..............................          19,041          19,041
                     SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES.....................................       3,212,277       3,212,277

                 ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-WIDE ACTIVITIES
           140   SERVICEWIDE TRANSPORTATION........................................          14,629          14,629
           150   ADMINISTRATION....................................................          16,798          16,798
           160   SERVICEWIDE COMMUNICATIONS........................................           6,432           6,432
           170   MANPOWER MANAGEMENT...............................................           7,186           7,186
           180   OTHER PERSONNEL SUPPORT...........................................          56,856          56,856
                     SUBTOTAL ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-WIDE ACTIVITIES...........         101,901         101,901

                      TOTAL OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, ARMY RESERVE................       3,314,178       3,314,178

                 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
                 OPERATING FORCES
           010   MANEUVER UNITS....................................................         911,525         911,525
           020   MODULAR SUPPORT BRIGADES..........................................         210,737         210,737
           030   ECHELONS ABOVE BRIGADE............................................         879,111         879,111
           040   THEATER LEVEL ASSETS..............................................          88,001          88,001
           050   LAND FORCES OPERATIONS SUPPORT....................................         350,261         350,261
           060   AVIATION ASSETS...................................................       1,128,195       1,128,195
           070   FORCE READINESS OPERATIONS SUPPORT................................         810,263         820,263
                     Robotic Targets...............................................                         [10,000]
           080   LAND FORCES SYSTEMS READINESS.....................................          34,354          34,354
           090   LAND FORCES DEPOT MAINTENANCE.....................................         179,622         179,622
           100   BASE OPERATIONS SUPPORT...........................................       1,246,273       1,246,273
           110   FACILITIES SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION & MODERNIZATION...............       1,275,984       1,275,984
           120   MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONAL HEADQUARTERS...........................       1,203,158       1,208,158
                     Center for the Study of the U.S. National Guard...............                          [5,000]
           130   CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES--CYBERSPACE OPERATIONS......................           5,136           5,136
           140   CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES--CYBERSECURITY..............................          24,096          24,096
                     SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES.....................................       8,346,716       8,361,716

                 ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-WIDE ACTIVITIES
           150   SERVICEWIDE TRANSPORTATION........................................           6,460           6,460
           160   ADMINISTRATION....................................................          45,919          45,919
           170   SERVICEWIDE COMMUNICATIONS........................................           9,373           9,373
           190   OTHER PERSONNEL SUPPORT...........................................         261,622         261,622
           200   REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT............................................           3,891           3,891
                     SUBTOTAL ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-WIDE ACTIVITIES...........         327,265         327,265

                      TOTAL OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, ARMY NATIONAL GUARD.........       8,673,981       8,688,981

                 COUNTER-ISLAMIC STATE OF IRAQ AND SYRIA TRAIN AND EQUIP
                 COUNTER-ISIL TRAIN AND EQUIP FUND (CTEF)
           010   IRAQ..............................................................         212,516         212,516
           020   SYRIA.............................................................         130,000         130,000
           030   LEBANON...........................................................          15,000          15,000
                     SUBTOTAL COUNTER-ISIL TRAIN AND EQUIP FUND (CTEF).............         357,516         357,516

                      TOTAL COUNTER-ISLAMIC STATE OF IRAQ AND SYRIA TRAIN AND EQUIP         357,516         357,516

                 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, NAVY
                 OPERATING FORCES
           010   MISSION AND OTHER FLIGHT OPERATIONS...............................       7,720,210       7,720,210
           020   FLEET AIR TRAINING................................................       2,925,791       2,925,791
           050   AIR SYSTEMS SUPPORT...............................................       1,447,480       1,455,480
                     Advanced Engine Performance and Restoration Program...........                          [8,000]
           060   AIRCRAFT DEPOT MAINTENANCE........................................       1,661,933       1,661,933
           080   AVIATION LOGISTICS................................................       2,147,907       2,087,907
                     Historical underexecution.....................................                        [-60,000]
           090   MISSION AND OTHER SHIP OPERATIONS.................................       5,350,073       5,430,073
                     Platform Supply Vessel Pilot Program..........................                         [80,000]
           100   SHIP OPERATIONS SUPPORT & TRAINING................................       1,719,580       1,719,580
           110   SHIP DEPOT MAINTENANCE............................................      13,803,188      13,803,188
           120   SHIP DEPOT OPERATIONS SUPPORT.....................................       2,760,878       2,760,878
           130   COMBAT COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONIC WARFARE......................       1,830,993       1,830,993
           140   MEDICAL READINESS.................................................         604,287         584,287
                     Historical underexecution.....................................                        [-20,000]
           150   SPACE SYSTEMS AND SURVEILLANCE....................................         453,847         453,847
           160   WARFARE TACTICS...................................................       1,000,516       1,000,516
           170   OPERATIONAL METEOROLOGY AND OCEANOGRAPHY..........................         454,803         454,803
           180   COMBAT SUPPORT FORCES.............................................       2,291,340       2,291,340
           190   EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE AND DEPOT OPERATIONS SUPPORT................          62,495          62,495
           200   COMBATANT COMMANDERS CORE OPERATIONS..............................         105,914         105,914
           210   COMBATANT COMMANDERS DIRECT MISSION SUPPORT.......................         386,657         386,657
           220   CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES.............................................         634,746         619,746
                     Historical underexecution.....................................                        [-15,000]
           230   FLEET BALLISTIC MISSILE...........................................       1,837,670       1,837,670
           240   WEAPONS MAINTENANCE...............................................       1,601,768       1,601,768
           250   OTHER WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT......................................         839,619         839,619
           260   ENTERPRISE INFORMATION............................................       2,185,422       2,127,422
                     Program decrease..............................................                        [-58,000]
           270   SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION AND MODERNIZATION........................       3,991,438       3,991,438
           280   BASE OPERATING SUPPORT............................................       6,166,266       6,166,266
                     SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES.....................................      63,984,821      63,919,821

                 MOBILIZATION
           290   SHIP PREPOSITIONING AND SURGE.....................................         388,627         388,627
           300   READY RESERVE FORCE...............................................         785,052         785,052
           310   SHIP ACTIVATIONS/INACTIVATIONS....................................         583,296         553,296
                     Historical underexecution.....................................                        [-30,000]
           330   COAST GUARD SUPPORT...............................................          22,192          22,192
                     SUBTOTAL MOBILIZATION.........................................       1,779,167       1,749,167

                 TRAINING AND RECRUITING
           340   OFFICER ACQUISITION...............................................         202,397         202,397
           350   RECRUIT TRAINING..................................................          16,945          21,245
                     Sea Cadets....................................................                          [4,300]
           360   RESERVE OFFICERS TRAINING CORPS...................................         164,348         164,348
           370   SPECIALIZED SKILL TRAINING........................................       1,026,076       1,026,076
           380   PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION................................         272,964         272,964
           390   TRAINING SUPPORT..................................................         463,572         463,572
           400   RECRUITING AND ADVERTISING........................................         303,177         303,177
           410   OFF-DUTY AND VOLUNTARY EDUCATION..................................             914          -4,086
                     Historical underexecution.....................................                         [-5,000]
           420   CIVILIAN EDUCATION AND TRAINING...................................          65,819          65,819
           430   JUNIOR ROTC.......................................................          25,334          25,334
                     SUBTOTAL TRAINING AND RECRUITING..............................       2,541,546       2,540,846

                 ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-WIDE ACTIVITIES
                 CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS
           440   ADMINISTRATION....................................................       1,357,428       1,357,428
           450   CIVILIAN MANPOWER AND PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT........................         239,918         239,918
           460   MILITARY MANPOWER AND PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT........................         690,712         690,712
           480   MEDICAL ACTIVITIES................................................                           5,000
                     Harmful Behaviors Software Implementation.....................                          [5,000]
           490   DEF ACQUISITION WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNT.....................          61,046          61,046
           500   SERVICEWIDE TRANSPORTATION........................................         289,748         289,748
           520   PLANNING, ENGINEERING, AND PROGRAM SUPPORT........................         543,911         556,811
                     Supply Chain Risk Mitigation..................................                         [12,900]
           530   ACQUISITION, LOGISTICS, AND OVERSIGHT.............................         853,340         818,340
                     Historical underexecution.....................................                        [-35,000]
           540   INVESTIGATIVE AND SECURITY SERVICES...............................       1,007,078       1,007,078
                     SUBTOTAL ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-WIDE ACTIVITIES...........       5,043,181       5,021,081
          760A   CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS...............................................         731,405         731,405
                     SUBTOTAL CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS..................................         731,405         731,405

                      TOTAL OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, NAVY........................      74,080,120      73,967,320

                 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, MARINE CORPS
                 OPERATING FORCES
           010   OPERATIONAL FORCES................................................       1,950,784       1,955,784
                     Small UAS for Marine Corps training...........................                          [5,000]
           020   FIELD LOGISTICS...................................................       1,981,840       1,981,840
           030   DEPOT MAINTENANCE.................................................             236             236
           040   MARITIME PREPOSITIONING...........................................         175,091         175,091
           050   CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES.............................................         349,082         349,082
           060   SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION & MODERNIZATION..........................       2,079,890       2,079,890
           070   BASE OPERATING SUPPORT............................................       2,834,721       2,834,721
                     SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES.....................................       9,371,644       9,376,644

                 TRAINING AND RECRUITING
           080   RECRUIT TRAINING..................................................          26,350          26,350
           090   OFFICER ACQUISITION...............................................           1,282           1,282
           100   SPECIALIZED SKILL TRAINING........................................         119,526         119,526
           110   PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION................................          58,696          58,696
           120   TRAINING SUPPORT..................................................         538,812         538,812
           130   RECRUITING AND ADVERTISING........................................         237,004         237,004
           140   OFF-DUTY AND VOLUNTARY EDUCATION..................................          27,500          22,500
                     Historical underexecution.....................................                         [-5,000]
           150   JUNIOR ROTC.......................................................          30,808          30,808
                     SUBTOTAL TRAINING AND RECRUITING..............................       1,039,978       1,034,978

                 ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-WIDE ACTIVITIES
                 CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS
           180   SERVICEWIDE TRANSPORTATION........................................          87,509          87,509
           190   ADMINISTRATION....................................................         431,282         431,282
                     SUBTOTAL ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-WIDE ACTIVITIES...........         518,791         518,791
          300A   CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS...............................................          73,788          73,788
                     SUBTOTAL CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS..................................          73,788          73,788

                      TOTAL OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, MARINE CORPS................      11,004,201      11,004,201

                 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, NAVY RESERVE
                 OPERATING FORCES
           010   MISSION AND OTHER FLIGHT OPERATIONS...............................         759,843         759,843
           030   AIR SYSTEMS SUPPORT...............................................           9,972           9,972
           040   AIRCRAFT DEPOT MAINTENANCE........................................         204,603         204,603
           060   AVIATION LOGISTICS................................................          24,469          24,469
           070   COMBAT COMMUNICATIONS.............................................          19,698          19,698
           080   COMBAT SUPPORT FORCES.............................................         186,946         186,946
           090   CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES.............................................             294             294
           100   ENTERPRISE INFORMATION............................................          33,414          33,414
           110   SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION AND MODERNIZATION........................          58,213          58,213
           120   BASE OPERATING SUPPORT............................................         118,361         118,361
                     SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES.....................................       1,415,813       1,415,813

                 ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-WIDE ACTIVITIES
           130   ADMINISTRATION....................................................           2,539           2,539
           140   MILITARY MANPOWER AND PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT........................          22,185          22,185
           150   ACQUISITION AND PROGRAM MANAGEMENT................................           1,517           1,517
                     SUBTOTAL ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-WIDE ACTIVITIES...........          26,241          26,241

                      TOTAL OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, NAVY RESERVE................       1,442,054       1,442,054

                 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, MARINE CORPS RESERVE
                 OPERATING FORCES
           010   OPERATING FORCES..................................................         117,987         117,987
           020   DEPOT MAINTENANCE.................................................          22,686          22,686
           030   SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION AND MODERNIZATION........................          48,519          48,519
           040   BASE OPERATING SUPPORT............................................         123,079         123,079
                     SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES.....................................         312,271         312,271

                 ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-WIDE ACTIVITIES
           050   ADMINISTRATION....................................................          49,774          49,774
                     SUBTOTAL ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-WIDE ACTIVITIES...........          49,774          49,774

                      TOTAL OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, MARINE CORPS RESERVE........         362,045         362,045

                 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, AIR FORCE
                 OPERATING FORCES
           010   PRIMARY COMBAT FORCES.............................................       1,425,125       1,425,125
           020   COMBAT ENHANCEMENT FORCES.........................................       2,753,789       2,753,789
           030   AIR OPERATIONS TRAINING (OJT, MAINTAIN SKILLS)....................       1,701,493       1,676,493
                     Historical underexecution.....................................                        [-25,000]
           040   DEPOT PURCHASE EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE..............................       4,676,962       4,526,962
                     Historical underexecution.....................................                       [-150,000]
           050   FACILITIES SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION & MODERNIZATION...............       3,093,331       3,118,331
                     Program increase..............................................                         [25,000]
           060   CYBERSPACE SUSTAINMENT............................................         245,874         240,874
                     Historical underexecution.....................................                         [-5,000]
           070   CONTRACTOR LOGISTICS SUPPORT AND SYSTEM SUPPORT...................       9,283,958       9,283,958
           080   FLYING HOUR PROGRAM...............................................       6,772,468       6,772,468
           090   BASE SUPPORT......................................................      11,328,614      11,338,614
                     Program increase..............................................                         [10,000]
           100   GLOBAL C3I AND EARLY WARNING......................................       1,239,641       1,164,641
                     Historical underexecution.....................................                        [-75,000]
           110   OTHER COMBAT OPS SPT PROGRAMS.....................................       1,896,441       1,861,441
                     Historical underexecution.....................................                        [-35,000]
           120   CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES.............................................         858,321         858,321
           140   MEDICAL READINESS.................................................         554,180         559,180
                     Harmful Behaviors Software Implementation.....................                          [5,000]
           150   US NORTHCOM/NORAD.................................................         266,248         266,248
           160   US STRATCOM.......................................................         593,503         593,503
           170   US CENTCOM........................................................         350,566         350,566
           180   US SOCOM..........................................................          28,018          28,018
           190   US TRANSCOM.......................................................             703             703
           200   CENTCOM CYBERSPACE SUSTAINMENT....................................             928             928
           210   USSPACECOM........................................................         369,658         369,658
                     SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES.....................................      47,439,821      47,189,821
          210A   CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS...............................................       1,805,672       1,805,672
                     SUBTOTAL CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS..................................       1,805,672       1,805,672

                 MOBILIZATION
           220   AIRLIFT OPERATIONS................................................       3,391,672       3,391,672
           230   MOBILIZATION PREPAREDNESS.........................................         279,205         279,205
                     SUBTOTAL MOBILIZATION.........................................       3,670,877       3,670,877

                 TRAINING AND RECRUITING
           240   OFFICER ACQUISITION...............................................         250,380         250,380
           250   RECRUIT TRAINING..................................................          29,335          29,335
           260   RESERVE OFFICERS TRAINING CORPS (ROTC)............................         131,342         131,342
           270   SPECIALIZED SKILL TRAINING........................................         522,068         522,068
           280   FLIGHT TRAINING...................................................       1,065,465       1,065,465
           290   PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION................................         284,442         284,442
           300   TRAINING SUPPORT..................................................         181,966         181,966
           310   RECRUITING AND ADVERTISING........................................         256,687         256,687
           320   EXAMINING.........................................................           6,990           6,990
           330   OFF-DUTY AND VOLUNTARY EDUCATION..................................         224,340         224,340
           340   CIVILIAN EDUCATION AND TRAINING...................................         360,260         360,260
                     SUBTOTAL TRAINING AND RECRUITING..............................       3,313,275       3,313,275

                 ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-WIDE ACTIVITIES
                 CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS
           360   LOGISTICS OPERATIONS..............................................       1,155,659       1,140,659
                     Automated maintenance.........................................                         [20,000]
                     Historical underexecution.....................................                        [-35,000]
           370   TECHNICAL SUPPORT ACTIVITIES......................................         158,965         158,965
           380   ADMINISTRATION....................................................       1,221,364       1,196,364
                     Historical underexecution.....................................                        [-25,000]
           390   SERVICEWIDE COMMUNICATIONS........................................          45,228          45,228
           410   OTHER SERVICEWIDE ACTIVITIES......................................       1,712,600       1,720,600
                     Combat Ready Airman Program...................................                          [8,000]
           420   CIVIL AIR PATROL..................................................          32,394          32,394
           430   DEF ACQUISITION WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNT.....................          48,741          48,741
           450   INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT.............................................          89,341          74,341
                     Historical underexecution.....................................                        [-15,000]
                     SUBTOTAL ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-WIDE ACTIVITIES...........       4,464,292       4,417,292
          450A   CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS...............................................       1,735,598       1,735,598
                     SUBTOTAL CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS..................................       1,735,598       1,735,598

                      TOTAL OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, AIR FORCE...................      62,429,535      62,132,535

                 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, SPACE FORCE
                 OPERATING FORCES
           010   GLOBAL C3I & EARLY WARNING........................................         846,856         846,856
           020   SPACE LAUNCH OPERATIONS...........................................         397,822         397,822
           030   SPACE OPERATIONS..................................................         983,784         983,784
           040   EDUCATION & TRAINING..............................................         302,939         302,939
           060   DEPOT MAINTENANCE.................................................          67,126          67,126
           070   FACILITIES SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION & MODERNIZATION...............         557,175         557,175
           080   CONTRACTOR LOGISTICS AND SYSTEM SUPPORT...........................       1,495,242       1,495,242
           090   SPACE OPERATIONS -BOS.............................................         233,546         233,546
           100   CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES.............................................         141,512         141,512
                     SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES.....................................       5,026,002       5,026,002
          100A   CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS...............................................         641,519         641,519
                     SUBTOTAL CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS..................................         641,519         641,519

                 ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-WIDE ACTIVITIES
           110   LOGISTICS OPERATIONS..............................................          35,889          35,889
           120   ADMINISTRATION....................................................         184,753         184,753
                     SUBTOTAL ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-WIDE ACTIVITIES...........         220,642         220,642

                      TOTAL OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, SPACE FORCE.................       5,888,163       5,888,163

                 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, AIR FORCE RESERVE
                 OPERATING FORCES
           010   PRIMARY COMBAT FORCES.............................................       2,010,793       2,010,793
           020   MISSION SUPPORT OPERATIONS........................................         214,701         214,701
           030   DEPOT PURCHASE EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE..............................         702,575         702,575
           040   FACILITIES SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION & MODERNIZATION...............         188,802         188,802
           050   CONTRACTOR LOGISTICS SUPPORT AND SYSTEM SUPPORT...................         493,324         493,324
           060   BASE SUPPORT......................................................         585,430         585,430
           070   CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES.............................................           2,484           2,484
                     SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES.....................................       4,198,109       4,198,109

                 ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-WIDE ACTIVITIES
           080   ADMINISTRATION....................................................          98,418          98,418
           090   RECRUITING AND ADVERTISING........................................          10,618          10,618
           100   MILITARY MANPOWER AND PERS MGMT (ARPC)............................          14,951          14,951
           120   AUDIOVISUAL.......................................................             521             521
                     SUBTOTAL ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-WIDE ACTIVITIES...........         124,508         124,508

                      TOTAL OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, AIR FORCE RESERVE...........       4,322,617       4,322,617

                 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, AIR NATIONAL GUARD
                 OPERATING FORCES
           010   AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS...............................................       2,501,226       2,501,226
           020   MISSION SUPPORT OPERATIONS........................................         627,680         627,680
           030   DEPOT PURCHASE EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE..............................       1,024,171       1,009,171
                     Historical underexecution.....................................                        [-15,000]
           040   FACILITIES SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION & MODERNIZATION...............         549,496         554,496
                     Program increase..............................................                          [5,000]
           050   CONTRACTOR LOGISTICS SUPPORT AND SYSTEM SUPPORT...................       1,258,081       1,188,081
                     Historical underexecution.....................................                        [-65,000]
                     Program decrease..............................................                         [-5,000]
           060   BASE SUPPORT......................................................       1,110,875       1,110,875
           070   CYBERSPACE SUSTAINMENT............................................          16,134          16,134
           080   CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES.............................................         112,205         112,205
                     SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES.....................................       7,199,868       7,119,868

                 ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-WIDE ACTIVITIES
           090   ADMINISTRATION....................................................          82,280          82,280
           100   RECRUITING AND ADVERTISING........................................          50,451          50,451
                     SUBTOTAL ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-WIDE ACTIVITIES...........         132,731         132,731

                      TOTAL OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, AIR NATIONAL GUARD..........       7,332,599       7,252,599

                 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, DEFENSE-WIDE
                 OPERATING FORCES
           010   JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF.............................................         414,097         414,097
           020   JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF--JTEEP......................................       1,026,502       1,026,502
           030   JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF--CYBER......................................           9,086           9,086
           040   OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE--MISO..........................         209,442         209,442
           050   SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND COMBAT DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES..........       2,136,165       2,136,165
           060   SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND MAINTENANCE............................       1,273,409       1,273,409
           070   SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND MANAGEMENT/OPERATIONAL HEADQUARTERS....         181,122         181,122
           080   SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND THEATER FORCES.........................       3,409,285       3,409,285
           090   SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES..................          77,241          77,241
           100   SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND INTELLIGENCE...........................       1,187,600       1,187,600
           110   SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT....................       1,579,137       1,579,137
           120   CYBERSPACE OPERATIONS.............................................       1,300,384       1,305,384
                     Internet Operations Management................................                          [5,000]
           130   USCYBERCOM HEADQUARTERS...........................................         314,284         314,284
                     SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES.....................................      13,117,754      13,122,754

                 TRAINING AND RECRUITING
           140   DEFENSE ACQUISITION UNIVERSITY....................................         173,265         173,265
           150   JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF.............................................         124,869         124,869
           160   SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION.....          28,697          28,697
                     SUBTOTAL TRAINING AND RECRUITING..............................         326,831         326,831

                 ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-WIDE ACTIVITIES
                 CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS
           170   CIVIL MILITARY PROGRAMS...........................................         126,637         387,637
                     National Guard Youth Challenge................................                        [211,000]
                     STARBASE......................................................                         [50,000]
           180   DEFENSE CONTRACT AUDIT AGENCY--CYBER..............................           3,844           3,844
           190   DEFENSE CONTRACT AUDIT AGENCY.....................................         632,959         626,959
                     Program decrease..............................................                         [-6,000]
           200   DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY................................       1,441,456       1,441,456
           210   DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY--CYBER.........................          43,434          43,434
           220   DEFENSE COUNTERINTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY AGENCY...................       1,168,366       1,168,366
           240   DEFENSE COUNTERINTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY AGENCY--CYBER............          11,120          11,120
           250   DEFENSE HUMAN RESOURCES ACTIVITY--CYBER...........................          46,621          46,621
           260   DEFENSE HUMAN RESOURCES ACTIVITY..................................         932,144         934,544
                     Preserving Access to Online Academic Skills Course (OASC)                               [2,400]
                     Training......................................................
           290   DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY................................       3,042,559       2,990,059
                     Program decrease..............................................                        [-52,500]
           300   DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY--CYBER.........................         559,426         559,426
           310   DEFENSE LEGAL SERVICES AGENCY.....................................         164,770         164,770
           320   DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY..........................................         401,513         401,513
           330   DEFENSE MEDIA ACTIVITY............................................         226,665         226,665
           340   DEFENSE POW/MIA OFFICE............................................         171,339         171,339
           350   DEFENSE SECURITY COOPERATION AGENCY...............................       2,864,252       3,291,252
                     Institute for Security Governance.............................                         [27,000]
                     International Security Cooperation Programs...................                       [-195,000]
                     International Security Cooperation Programs - European Command                        [195,000]
                     Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative........................                        [400,000]
           360   DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY SECURITY ADMINISTRATION........................          40,052          40,052
           370   DEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION AGENCY...................................         708,214         703,214
                     Historical underexecution.....................................                         [-5,000]
           390   DEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION AGENCY--CYBER............................          71,925          71,925
           400   DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE EDUCATION ACTIVITY..........................       3,600,175       3,645,175
                     Impact Aid....................................................                         [35,000]
                     Impact Aid, Students with Disabilities........................                         [10,000]
           410   MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY............................................         720,365         720,365
           420   OFFICE OF THE LOCAL DEFENSE COMMUNITY COOPERATION.................         159,534         199,534
                     Program increase..............................................                         [40,000]
           460   OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE--CYBER.........................          98,034         104,034
                     Cyber Collaboration Center....................................                          [6,000]
           470   OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE................................       2,093,717       2,113,717
                     Program decrease..............................................                         [-5,000]
                     Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration (REPI).....                         [25,000]
           530   WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES..................................         411,182         362,011
                     Program decrease..............................................                        [-49,171]
                     SUBTOTAL ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-WIDE ACTIVITIES...........      19,740,303      20,429,032
          530A   CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS...............................................      22,750,830      22,756,830
                     Classified program............................................                          [6,000]
                     SUBTOTAL CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS..................................      22,750,830      22,756,830

                 UNDISTRIBUTED
           540   UNDISTRIBUTED.....................................................                      -1,034,885
                     Favorable fuel rates..........................................                     [-1,034,885]
                     SUBTOTAL UNDISTRIBUTED........................................                      -1,034,885

                      TOTAL OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, DEFENSE-WIDE................      55,935,718      55,600,562

                 UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE ARMED FORCES
                 ADMINISTRATION AND ASSOCIATED ACTIVITIES
           010   US COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE ARMED FORCES, DEFENSE.................          21,243          21,243
                     SUBTOTAL ADMINISTRATION AND ASSOCIATED ACTIVITIES.............          21,243          21,243

                      TOTAL UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE ARMED FORCES....          21,243          21,243

                 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ACQUISITION WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT FUND
                 ACQUISITION WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
           010   ACQ WORKFORCE DEV FD..............................................          45,346          45,346
                     SUBTOTAL ACQUISITION WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT....................          45,346          45,346

                      TOTAL DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ACQUISITION WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT          45,346          45,346
                      FUND.........................................................

                 OVERSEAS HUMANITARIAN, DISASTER, AND CIVIC AID
                 HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE
           010   OVERSEAS HUMANITARIAN, DISASTER AND CIVIC AID.....................         100,793         115,317
                     Program increase..............................................                         [14,524]
                     SUBTOTAL HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE..............................         100,793         115,317

                      TOTAL OVERSEAS HUMANITARIAN, DISASTER, AND CIVIC AID.........         100,793         115,317

                 COOPERATIVE THREAT REDUCTION ACCOUNT
                 FSU THREAT REDUCTION
           010   COOPERATIVE THREAT REDUCTION......................................         282,830         282,830
                     SUBTOTAL FSU THREAT REDUCTION.................................         282,830         282,830

                      TOTAL COOPERATIVE THREAT REDUCTION ACCOUNT...................         282,830         282,830

                 ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, ARMY
                 DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
           050   ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, ARMY...................................         148,070         148,070
                     SUBTOTAL DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY...............................         148,070         148,070

                      TOTAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, ARMY........................         148,070         148,070

                 ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, NAVY
                 DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
           060   ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, NAVY...................................         357,949         357,949
                     SUBTOTAL DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY...............................         357,949         357,949

                      TOTAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, NAVY........................         357,949         357,949

                 ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, AIR FORCE
                 DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
           070   ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, AIR FORCE..............................         342,149         342,149
                     SUBTOTAL DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE..........................         342,149         342,149

                      TOTAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, AIR FORCE...................         342,149         342,149

                 ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, DEFENSE
                 DEFENSE-WIDE
           080   ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, DEFENSE................................           8,885           8,885
                     SUBTOTAL DEFENSE-WIDE.........................................           8,885           8,885

                      TOTAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, DEFENSE.....................           8,885           8,885

                 ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, FORMERLY USED DEFENSE SITES
                 DEFENSE-WIDE
           090   ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION FORMERLY USED SITES.....................         235,156         235,156
                     SUBTOTAL DEFENSE-WIDE.........................................         235,156         235,156

                      TOTAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, FORMERLY USED DEFENSE SITES.         235,156         235,156

                      TOTAL OPERATION & MAINTENANCE................................     295,660,213     295,075,781
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                         TITLE XLIV--MILITARY PERSONNEL

    SEC. 4401. MILITARY PERSONNEL.

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             SEC. 4401. MILITARY PERSONNEL (In Thousands of Dollars)
    -------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                FY 2026           House
                     Item                       Request         Authorized
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    Military Personnel....................     181,803,137      181,053,137
         Historical unobligated balances..                        [-750,000]
    MERHCF................................      12,850,165       12,850,165
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                        TITLE XLV--OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS

    SEC. 4501. OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS.

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            SEC. 4501. OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS (In Thousands of Dollars)
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                                                  FY 2026          House
                      Item                        Request       Authorized
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    WORKING CAPITAL FUND, ARMY
    INDUSTRIAL OPERATIONS...................         20,589          20,589
       TOTAL WORKING CAPITAL FUND, ARMY.....         20,589          20,589

    WORKING CAPITAL FUND, NAVY
    NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTERS...........        381,600         381,600
       TOTAL WORKING CAPITAL FUND, NAVY.....        381,600         381,600

    WORKING CAPITAL FUND, AIR FORCE
    TRANSPORTATION
    SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS..................         90,262          90,262
       TOTAL WORKING CAPITAL FUND, AIR FORCE         90,262          90,262

    NATIONAL DEFENSE STOCKPILE TRANSACTION
     FUND
    DEFENSE STOCKPILE.......................          5,700           5,700
       TOTAL NATIONAL DEFENSE STOCKPILE               5,700           5,700
       TRANSACTION FUND.....................

    WORKING CAPITAL FUND, DEFENSE-WIDE
    DEFENSE AUTOMATION & PRODUCTION SERVICES
    ENERGY MANAGEMENT--DEF..................          1,272           1,272
    SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT--DEFENSE........         10,697          10,697
       TOTAL WORKING CAPITAL FUND, DEFENSE-          11,969          11,969
       WIDE.................................

    WORKING CAPITAL FUND, DEFENSE COMMISSARY
     AGENCY
    WORKING CAPITAL FUND, DECA..............      1,527,817       1,527,817
       TOTAL WORKING CAPITAL FUND, DEFENSE        1,527,817       1,527,817
       COMMISSARY AGENCY....................

    CHEMICAL AGENTS AND MUNITIONS
     DESTRUCTION, DEFENSE
    CHEM DEMILITARIZATION--O&M..............          3,243           3,243
    CHEM DEMILITARIZATION--RDT&E............        210,039         210,039
       TOTAL CHEMICAL AGENTS AND MUNITIONS          213,282         213,282
       DESTRUCTION, DEFENSE.................

    DRUG INTERDICTION AND COUNTER-DRUG
     ACTIVITIES, DEFENSE
    COUNTER-NARCOTICS SUPPORT...............        398,424         398,424
    CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS.....................        254,460         254,460
    DRUG DEMAND REDUCTION PROGRAM...........        134,938         134,938
    NATIONAL GUARD COUNTER-DRUG PROGRAM.....        110,125         110,125
    NATIONAL GUARD COUNTER-DRUG SCHOOLS.....          6,354           6,354
       TOTAL DRUG INTERDICTION AND COUNTER-         904,301         904,301
       DRUG ACTIVITIES, DEFENSE.............

    OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL
    OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE...............        494,865         514,036
         Staffing and operations............                        [19,171]
    OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE--CYBER........          2,030           2,030
    RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND                  4,625           4,625
     EVALUATION.............................
    PROCUREMENT.............................          1,079           1,079
       TOTAL OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL        502,599         521,770

    DEFENSE HEALTH PROGRAM
    IN-HOUSE CARE...........................     10,731,135      11,101,135
         Dental readiness for Reserve                              [120,000]
         Components.........................
         Directed health assessments for                           [250,000]
         servicemembers.....................
    PRIVATE SECTOR CARE.....................     21,023,765      21,023,765
    CONSOLIDATED HEALTH SUPPORT.............      2,116,278       2,116,278
    INFORMATION MANAGEMENT..................      2,271,798       2,271,798
    MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES...................        303,898         323,898
         Medical Surge Capability...........                        [20,000]
    EDUCATION AND TRAINING..................        371,426         381,426
         Advanced Vital Intervention                                [10,000]
         Airborne Training for Emergencies..
    BASE OPERATIONS/COMMUNICATIONS..........      2,356,290       2,356,290
    R&D RESEARCH............................         41,660          41,660
    R&D EXPLORATRY DEVELOPMENT..............        183,398         281,398
         AI Ready Biological Data at Joint                          [20,000]
         Pathology Center...................
         CDMRP for muiltcenter PTSD                                  [2,000]
         treatment study....................
         Domestic Medical Countermeasure                            [10,000]
         Manufacturing for the Warfighter...
         Establishment of Endometrial Cancer                        [10,000]
         Line Item in DoD CDMRP.............
         Establishment of Joint Neuroscience                        [10,000]
         Research Demonstration Program.....
         Freeze-Dried Platelet Hemostatics..                        [10,000]
         Ionizing Radiation Therapy.........                         [7,000]
         Large-scale deployment of                                   [5,000]
         neurotechnology systems............
         Military Aviator Cancer Causal                             [20,000]
         Factors Research...................
         Musculoskeletal Regenerative                                [4,000]
         Medicine...........................
    R&D ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT................        333,072         333,072
    R&D DEMONSTRATION/VALIDATION............        178,983         178,983
    R&D ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT.............        117,190         117,190
    R&D MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT..............         99,338          99,338
    R&D CAPABILITIES ENHANCEMENT............         19,071          19,071
    PROC INITIAL OUTFITTING.................         24,597          24,597
    PROC REPLACEMENT & MODERNIZATION........        222,445         222,445
    PROC JOINT OPERATIONAL MEDICINE                  30,732          30,732
     INFORMATION SYSTEM.....................
    PROC MILITARY HEALTH SYSTEM--DESKTOP TO          77,047          77,047
     DATACENTER.............................
       TOTAL DEFENSE HEALTH PROGRAM.........     40,502,123      41,000,123

       TOTAL OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS...........     44,160,242      44,677,413
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                       TITLE XLVI--MILITARY CONSTRUCTION

    SEC. 4601. MILITARY CONSTRUCTION.

    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                               SEC. 4601. MILITARY CONSTRUCTION (In Thousands of Dollars)
    -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                    State/Country and                                     FY 2026          House
              Account                 Installation               Project Title            Request        Agreement
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                Alabama
    Army                          Anniston Army Depot     Access Control Point......               0         115,000
    Army                          Redstone Arsenal        Cost to Complete--                  55,000          55,000
                                                           Propulsion Systems
                                                           Building.
                                Alaska
    Army                          Fort Wainwright         Barracks..................         208,000          80,000
                                Florida
    Army                          Eglin Air Force Base    Barracks..................          91,000          91,000
    Army                          Naval Air Station Key   Command & Control Facility          50,000          50,000
                                   West                    (INC).
                                Georgia
    Army                          Fort Gillem             Evidence Storage Building.         166,000          66,000
                                Germany
    Army                          U.S. Army Garrison      Vehicle Maintenance Shop..          92,000          92,000
                                   Ansbach
    Army                          U.S. Army Garrison      Power Generation and                     0          73,000
                                   Ansbach (Storck         Microgrid.
                                   Barracks)
    Army                          U.S. Army Garrison      Known Distance Range......           9,800           9,800
                                   Rheinland-Pfalz
    Army                          U.S. Army Garrison      Live Fire Exercise                  13,200          13,200
                                   Rheinland-Pfalz         Shoothouse.
    Army                          U.S. Army Garrison      Vehicle Maintenance Shop..          39,000          39,000
                                   Rheinland-Pfalz
                                Guam
    Army                          Joint Region Marianas   PDI: Gds, Eiamd, Phase 2            33,000          33,000
                                                           (INC).
                                Indiana
    Army                          Crane Army Ammunition   Pyrotechnic Production             161,000          90,000
                                   Plant                   Facility.
                                Kansas
    Army                          Fort Riley              Automated Infantry Platoon          13,200          13,200
                                                           Battle Course.
                                Kentucky
    Army                          Fort Campbell           Barracks..................         112,000          60,000
                                New Mexico
    Army                          White Sands Missile     Power Generation and                     0          38,500
                                   Range                   Microgrid.
                                New York
    Army                          Fort Hamilton           Child Development Center..          31,000          31,000
    Army                          Watervliet Arsenal      Electrical Switching                29,000          29,000
                                                           Station.
                                North Carolina
    Army                          Fort Bragg              Automated Infantry Platoon          19,000          19,000
                                                           Battle Course.
    Army                          Fort Bragg              Cost to Complete--Aircraft          24,000          24,000
                                                           Maintenance Hangar.
    Army                          Fort Bragg              Power Generation and                     0          80,000
                                                           Microgrid.
                                Oklahoma
    Army                          Fort Sill               Automated-Aided                          0           9,300
                                                           Instruction Building
                                                           (Design).
    Army                          McAlester Army          Cost to Complete--                  55,000          55,000
                                   Ammunition Plant        Ammunition Demolition
                                                           Shop.
                                Pennsylvania
    Army                          Letterkenny Army Depot  Defense Access Roads......           7,500           7,500
    Army                          Letterkenny Army Depot  Guided Missile Maintenance          84,000          84,000
                                                           Building.
    Army                          Tobyhanna Army Depot    Radar Test Range Expansion          68,000          68,000
                                South Carolina
    Army                          Fort Jackson            Child Development Center..          51,000          51,000
                                Texas
    Army                          Corpus Christi Army     Cost to Complete--                  60,000          60,000
                                   Depot                   Powertrain Facility
                                                           (Engine Assembly).
    Army                          Red River Army Depot    Cost to Complete--                  93,000          93,000
                                                           Component Rebuild Shop.
                                Washington
    Army                          Joint Base Lewis-       Airfield Fire and Rescue                 0          68,000
                                   McChord                 Station.
    Army                          Joint Base Lewis-       Command and Control                128,000          70,000
                                   McChord                 Facility.
                                Worldwide Unspecified
    Army                          Unspecified Worldwide   Design....................         287,557         287,557
                                   Locations
    Army                          Unspecified Worldwide   Host Nation Support.......          46,031          46,031
                                   Locations
    Army                          Unspecified Worldwide   Unspecified Minor Military          79,218          79,218
                                   Locations               Construction.
    Army                          Unspecified Worldwide   INDOPACOM Military                  68,453          68,453
                                   Locations               Construction Pilot
                                                           Program.
    Army                          Unspecified Worldwide   Barracks (Design).........               0          50,000
                                   Locations
    Army                          Unspecified Worldwide   Unspecified Minor Military               0          10,000
                                   Locations               Construction (Demolition).
    Army                          Unspecified Worldwide   Unspecified Minor Military               0          40,000
                                   Locations               Construction (Labs).
                                ........................
          Military Construction, Army Total                                                2,173,959       2,248,759
                                  ......................
                                Australia
    Navy                          Royal Australian Air    PDI: Aircraft Parking              190,630         190,630
                                   Force Base Darwin       Apron (INC).
                                Bahrain
    Navy                          Naval Support Activity  Cost to Complete--Fleet             42,000          42,000
                                   Bahrain                 Maintenance Facility &
                                                           TOC.
                                California
    Navy                          Marine Corps Base Camp  Mess Hall & Armory (Area           108,740         108,740
                                   Pendleton               43).
    Navy                          Marine Corps Base Camp  Communication Center (Area          18,480          18,480
                                   Pendleton               52).
    Navy                          Naval Air Station       Strike Fighter Center of            55,542          55,542
                                   Lemoore                 Excellence Pacific (INC).
    Navy                          Naval Air Station       F-35 Aircraft Maintenance                0          33,490
                                   Lemoore                 Hangar (Design).
    Navy                          Naval Air Weapons       Child Development Center                 0           8,900
                                   Station China Lake      (Design).
    Navy                          Naval Base Coronado     Ford Class CVN                     103,000         103,000
                                                           Infrastructure Upgrades,
                                                           Pier Lima.
    Navy                          Naval Base San Diego    Child Development Center..          86,820          86,820
    Navy                          Naval Base Ventura      Cost to Complete--MQ-25             71,200          71,200
                                   County Point Mugu       Aircraft Maintenance
                                                           Hangar.
    Navy                          Naval Support Activity  Naval Innovation Center             30,000          30,000
                                   Monterey                (INC).
                                Connecticut
    Navy                          Naval Submarine Base    Weapons Magazine &                  30,000          30,000
                                   New London              Ordnance Operations
                                                           Facility.
                                District of Columbia
    Navy                          Marine Barracks         Bachelor Enlisted Quarters          65,900          65,900
                                   Washington (8th St &    & Support Facility (INC).
                                   I)
                                Djibouti
    Navy                          Camp Lemonier           Electrical Power Plant              51,600          51,600
                                                           (INC).
                                Florida
    Navy                          Cape Canaveral Space    Cost to Complete--                  15,600          15,600
                                   Force Station           Engineering Test Facility.
    Navy                          Marine Corps Support    Communications Center and                0          45,425
                                   Facility Blount         Infrastructure.
                                   Island
    Navy                          Marine Corps Support    Power Generation and                     0          30,500
                                   Facility Blount         Electrical Infrastructure
                                   Island                  Resilience.
    Navy                          Naval Air Station       Child Development Center                 0           4,575
                                   Jacksonville            (Design).
    Navy                          Naval Air Station       F-35 Aircraft Engine                     0          78,117
                                   Jacksonville            Repair Facility.
    Navy                          Naval Air Station       Multi Aircraft Paint &                   0          26,515
                                   Jacksonville            Strip (Design).
    Navy                          Naval Air Station       Advanced Helicopter                 98,505          98,505
                                   Whiting Field           Training System Hangar
                                                           (INC).
                                Georgia
    Navy                          Naval Submarine Base    Trident Refit Facility             119,030         119,030
                                   Kings Bay               Expansion--Columbia (INC).
                                Guam
    Navy                          Andersen Air Force      PDI: Joint Consolidated            181,124         181,124
                                   Base                    Communications Center
                                                           (INC).
    Navy                          Andersen Air Force      PDI: Water Wells..........          70,070          70,070
                                   Base
    Navy                          Joint Region Marianas   PDI: Cost to Complete--X-           31,000          31,000
                                                           Ray Wharf Berth.
    Navy                          Joint Region Marianas   PDI: Defense Access Roads.               0          50,000
    Navy                          Joint Region Marianas   PDI: Joint Communication           158,600         158,600
                                                           Upgrade (INC).
    Navy                          Joint Region Marianas   PDI: Missile Integration            87,270          87,270
                                                           Test Facility (INC).
    Navy                          Naval Base Guam         PDI: Inner Apra Harbor             105,950         105,950
                                                           Resiliency.
    Navy                          Naval Base Guam         Power Generation and                     0          63,010
                                                           Microgrid.
    Navy                          Naval Base Guam North   PDI: Artillery Battery              64,774          64,774
                                   Finegayan               Facilities (INC).
    Navy                          Naval Base Guam North   PDI: Recycle Center.......          61,010          61,010
                                   Finegayan
                                Hawaii
    Navy                          Joint Base Pearl        DDG-1000 Ship Support               83,000          83,000
                                   Harbor-Hickam           Infrastructure Upgrades.
    Navy                          Joint Base Pearl        Dry Dock 3 Replacement             553,720         553,720
                                   Harbor-Hickam           (INC).
    Navy                          Joint Base Pearl        Water Treatment Plant              141,650         141,650
                                   Harbor-Hickam           (INC).
    Navy                          Marine Corps Base       Water Reclamation Facility         108,350         108,350
                                   Kaneohe Bay             Compliance Upgrade (INC).
    Navy                          Pacific Missile Range   PDI: Airfield Pavement             235,730         100,000
                                   Facility Barking        Upgrades.
                                   Sands
                                Japan
    Navy                          Marine Corps Air        Power Generation and                     0         146,800
                                   Station Iwakuni         Microgrid.
    Navy                          Marine Corps Base Camp  PDI: School Age Care                58,000          58,000
                                   Smedley D. Butler       Centers.
                                Maine
    Navy                          Portsmouth Naval        Multi-Mission Drydock #1           220,793         220,793
                                   Shipyard                Extension (INC).
    Navy                          Portsmouth Naval        Power Reliability & Water          227,769         227,769
                                   Shipyard                Resilience Upgrades (INC).
                                Maryland
    Navy                          National Maritime       Foreign Materials                  114,000         100,000
                                   Intelligence Center     Exploitation Lab.
                                Nevada
    Navy                          Naval Air Station       Range Training Complex              47,000          47,000
                                   Fallon                  Improvements.
                                North Carolina
    Navy                          Marine Corps Air        F-35 Aircraft Sustainment          200,000         200,000
                                   Station Cherry Point    Ctr (INC).
                                South Carolina
    Navy                          Charleston Air Force    Nuclear Power Training              65,400          65,400
                                   Base                    Facility Simulation
                                                           Expansion (INC).
                                Virginia
    Navy                          Joint Expeditionary     Cost to Complete--Child             12,360          12,360
                                   Base Little Creek-      Development Center.
                                   Fort Story
    Navy                          Joint Expeditionary     EOD Expeditionary Mine                   0          12,000
                                   Base Little Creek-      Countermeasures Facility
                                   Fort Story              (Design).
    Navy                          Marine Corps Base       Water Treatment Plant.....          63,560          63,560
                                   Quantico
    Navy                          Naval Station Norfolk   Cost to Complete--Child             11,700          11,700
                                                           Development Center.
    Navy                          Naval Station Norfolk   Electrical Distribution             93,307          93,307
                                                           System Upgrades (INC).
    Navy                          Naval Station Norfolk   MQ-25 Aircraft Laydown              20,430          20,430
                                                           Facilities.
    Navy                          Naval Station Norfolk   Power Upgrades--Pier 14                  0          15,000
                                                           (Design).
    Navy                          Naval Station Norfolk   PPV Unaccompanied Housing          380,000         380,000
                                                           Investment.
    Navy                          Naval Weapons Station   Shore Power for Virginia-                0           2,200
                                   Yorktown                Class Submarines (Design).
    Navy                          Naval Weapons Station   Weapons Magazines (INC)...          71,758          71,758
                                   Yorktown
    Navy                          Norfolk Naval Shipyard  Dry Dock 3 Modernization           188,576         188,576
                                                           (INC).
                                Washington
    Navy                          Naval Base Kitsap-      Trident Refit Facility             245,700         100,000
                                   Bangor                  Warehouse.
    Navy                          Puget Sound Naval       Cost to Complete--CVN 78            48,800          48,800
                                   Shipyard                Aircraft Carrier
                                                           Electrical Upgrades.
                                Worldwide Unspecified
    Navy                          Unspecified Worldwide   USMC Barracks (Design)....               0          91,208
                                   Locations
    Navy                          Unspecified Worldwide   Barracks (Design).........               0          50,000
                                   Locations
    Navy                          Unspecified Worldwide   Data Processing Facility..          57,190          57,190
                                   Locations
    Navy                          Unspecified Worldwide   Design....................         562,423         562,423
                                   Locations
    Navy                          Unspecified Worldwide   INDOPACOM Military                 162,855         162,855
                                   Locations               Construction Pilot
                                                           Program.
    Navy                          Unspecified Worldwide   Joint Maritime Facility...          72,430          72,430
                                   Locations
    Navy                          Unspecified Worldwide   SIOP (Design).............               0         150,000
                                   Locations
    Navy                          Unspecified Worldwide   Unspecified Minor Military         119,331         119,331
                                   Locations               Construction.
    Navy                          Unspecified Worldwide   Unspecified Minor Military               0          10,000
                                   Locations               Construction (Demolition).
    Navy                          Unspecified Worldwide   Unspecified Minor Military               0          40,000
                                   Locations               Construction (Labs).
                                ........................
          Military Construction, Navy Total                                                6,012,677       6,574,987
                                  ......................
                                Alaska
    Air Force                     Joint Base Elmendorf-   Joint Integrated Test &            152,000         152,000
                                   Richardson              Training Center (INC).
                                Arizona
    Air Force                     Davis-Monthan Air       Communications                      49,000          49,000
                                   Force Base              Headquarters Facility.
    Air Force                     Davis-Monthan Air       MC-130J Hangar/Aircraft            125,000         100,000
                                   Force Base              Maintenance Unit.
                                California
    Air Force                     Travis Air Force Base   Child Development Center..          60,000          60,000
    Air Force                     Travis Air Force Base   Power Generation and                     0          25,120
                                                           Microgrid.
                                Diego Garcia
    Air Force                     Naval Support Facility  Operations Support                  29,000          29,000
                                   Diego Garcia            Facility.
                                Florida
    Air Force                     Cape Canaveral Space    Install Waste Water                 11,400          11,400
                                   Force Station           "Force" Main, Icbm Road.
    Air Force                     Cape Canaveral Space    Install Water Main, Icbm            10,400          10,400
                                   Force Station           Road.
    Air Force                     Cape Canaveral Space    Phillips Parkway Haul               28,000          28,000
                                   Force Station           Route.
    Air Force                     Eglin Air Force Base    Child Development Center            41,000          41,000
                                                           With Land Acquisition.
    Air Force                     Eglin Air Force Base    F-35A ADAL Squadron                 23,000          23,000
                                                           Operations.
    Air Force                     Eglin Air Force Base    F-35A Developmental Test 2-         52,000          52,000
                                                           Bay Mx Hangar.
    Air Force                     Eglin Air Force Base    F-35A Developmental Test 2-         50,000          50,000
                                                           Bay Test Hangar.
    Air Force                     MacDill Air Force Base  KC-46A ADAL Aircraft                30,000          30,000
                                                           Maintenance Hangar 2.
    Air Force                     MacDill Air Force Base  KC-46A ADAL Aircraft                33,000          33,000
                                                           Maintenance Hangar 3.
    Air Force                     MacDill Air Force Base  KC-46A General Purpose              11,000          11,000
                                                           Warehouse.
                                Georgia
    Air Force                     Robins Air Force Base   Control Tower.............          28,000          28,000
                                Germany
    Air Force                     Ramstein Air Base       35 Point Indoor Firing              44,000          44,000
                                                           Range.
    Air Force                     Ramstein Air Base       Aeromedical Evacuation              29,000          29,000
                                                           Compound.
                                Greenland
    Air Force                     Pituffik Space Base     Runway Approach Landing             32,000          32,000
                                                           System.
                                Japan
    Air Force                     Kadena Air Base         PDI: Theater A/C Corrosion          66,350          66,350
                                                           Control Center (INC).
                                Louisiana
    Air Force                     Barksdale Air Force     Weapons Generation                 116,000         116,000
                                   Base                    Facilities Dormitory.
                                Massachusetts
    Air Force                     Cape Cod Space Force    Power Generation and                     0         124,000
                                   Station                 Microgrid.
    Air Force                     Hanscom Air Force Base  Fire Station..............          55,000          55,000
                                Missouri
    Air Force                     Whiteman Air Force      B-21 ADAL Weapons Release           13,600          13,600
                                   Base                    System Storage.
    Air Force                     Whiteman Air Force      B-21 Radio Frequency               114,000         100,000
                                   Base                    Hangar.
                                Montana
    Air Force                     Malmstrom Air Force     Weapons Storage &                   60,000          60,000
                                   Base                    Maintenance Facility
                                                           (INC).
                                New Mexico
    Air Force                     Cannon Air Force Base   Dormitory.................          90,000          90,000
    Air Force                     Kirtland Air Force      Space Rapid Capabilities            83,000          83,000
                                   Base                    Office Headquarters.
                                North Carolina
    Air Force                     Seymour Johnson Air     Combat Arms Training &                   0          41,000
                                   Force Base              Maintenance Complex.
                                Norway
    Air Force                     Royal Norwegian Air     Quick Reaction Aircraft             72,000          72,000
                                   Force Base Rygge        Hangar.
                                Oklahoma
    Air Force                     Tinker Air Force Base   Bomber Agile Common Hangar         127,000         127,000
                                                           (INC).
    Air Force                     Tinker Air Force Base   Child Development Center..          54,000          54,000
                                South Dakota
    Air Force                     Ellsworth Air Force     B-21 ADD Flight Simulator           63,000          63,000
                                   Base                    2.
    Air Force                     Ellsworth Air Force     B-21 Alert Facility.......          71,000          71,000
                                   Base
    Air Force                     Ellsworth Air Force     B-21 Environmental                  75,000          75,000
                                   Base                    Protection Shelters.
    Air Force                     Ellsworth Air Force     B-21 S. Environmental               88,000          88,000
                                   Base                    Protection Shelters.
    Air Force                     Ellsworth Air Force     B-21 W. Alert Apron &               81,000          81,000
                                   Base                    Environmental Protection
                                                           Shelters.
                                Texas
    Air Force                     Dyess Air Force Base    B-21 Mission Planning               78,000          78,000
                                                           Facility.
    Air Force                     Dyess Air Force Base    B-21 Utilities & Site               12,800          12,800
                                                           Improvements.
    Air Force                     Goodfellow Air Force    Pipeline Student Dormitory         112,000         100,000
                                   Base
    Air Force                     Joint Base San Antonio- BMT Classrooms/Dining               79,000          79,000
                                   Lackland                Facility 4 (INC).
                                United Kingdom
    Air Force                     Royal Air Force         RADR Storage Facility.....          20,000          20,000
                                   Feltwell
    Air Force                     Royal Air Force         Surety: Command Post......         104,000         104,000
                                   Lakenheath
    Air Force                     Royal Air Force         Surety: Defender                   149,000         149,000
                                   Lakenheath              Operations Compound.
                                Utah
    Air Force                     Hill Air Force Base     F-35 Canopy Repair                       0           2,600
                                                           Facility (Design).
    Air Force                     Hill Air Force Base     F-35 Maintenance Facility,          22,000          22,000
                                                           Phase 1 (INC).
    Air Force                     Hill Air Force Base     T-7a Depot Maintenance             178,000         178,000
                                                           Complex (INC).
                                Worldwide Unspecified
    Air Force                     Unspecified Worldwide   Barracks (Design).........               0          50,000
                                   Locations
    Air Force                     Unspecified Worldwide   Design....................         573,223         573,223
                                   Locations
    Air Force                     Unspecified Worldwide   INDOPACOM Military                 123,800         123,800
                                   Locations               Construction Pilot
                                                           Program.
    Air Force                     Unspecified Worldwide   Unspecified Minor Military          72,900          72,900
                                   Locations               Construction.
    Air Force                     Unspecified Worldwide   Unspecified Minor Military               0          10,000
                                   Locations               Construction (Demolition).
    Air Force                     Unspecified Worldwide   Unspecified Minor Military               0          40,000
                                   Locations               Construction (Labs).
                                Wyoming
    Air Force                     F.E. Warren Air Force   GBSD Utility Corridor              130,000         130,000
                                   Base                    (INC).
                                ........................
          Military Construction, Air Force Total                                           3,721,473       3,963,193
                                  ......................
                                Alabama
    Def-Wide                      Anniston Army Depot     General Purpose Warehouse.          32,000          32,000
                                California
    Def-Wide                      Travis Air Force Base   Medical Warehouse Addition          49,980          49,980
                                Cuba
    Def-Wide                      Naval Station           Hospital Replacement (INC           35,794          35,794
                                   Guantanamo Bay          3).
                                Georgia
    Def-Wide                      Fort Benning            Dexter Elementary School..         127,375          67,375
                                Germany
    Def-Wide                      Rhine Ordnance          Medical Center Replacement          99,167          99,167
                                   Barracks                (INC 12).
    Def-Wide                      U.S. Army Garrison      SOF Human Performance               16,700          16,700
                                   Rheinland-Pfalz         Training Center.
                                Guam
    Def-Wide                      Joint Region Marianas   PDI: Gds, Command Center           183,900         100,000
                                                           (INC).
    Def-Wide                      Joint Region Marianas   PDI: Gds, Eiamd, Phase 1            61,903          61,903
                                                           (INC).
                                Maryland
    Def-Wide                      Fort Meade              NSAW East Campus Building          455,000         100,000
                                                           #5 (INC 2).
    Def-Wide                      Walter Reed National    MEDCEN Addition/Alteration          70,000          70,000
                                   Military Medical        (INC 9).
                                   Center
    Def-Wide                      Fort Meade              NSAW Venona Widening......          26,600          26,600
                                North Carolina
    Def-Wide                      Fort Bragg              SOF Mission Command Center         130,000          65,000
    Def-Wide                      Marine Corps Base Camp  SOF Marine Raider                   90,000          90,000
                                   Lejeune                 Battalion OPS Facility
                                                           (INC).
    Def-Wide                      Fort Bragg              SOF Operational Ammunition          80,000          80,000
                                                           Supply Point.
    Def-Wide                      Fort Bragg              SOF Forward Operating Base               0          44,700
                                                           Freedom Upgrades.
    Def-Wide                      Fort Bragg              SOF Joint Intelligence                   0           8,100
                                                           Center (Design).
                                Pennsylvania
    Def-Wide                      DLA Distribution        General Purpose Warehouse.          90,000          90,000
                                   Center Susquehanna
    Def-Wide                      Raven Rock Mountain     Operations Facility.......          34,000          34,000
                                   Complex
    Def-Wide                      Harrisburg Air          SOF Simulator Facility (MC-         13,400          13,400
                                   National Guard Base     130J).
                                Puerto Rico
    Def-Wide                      Punta Borinquen         Ramey Unit School                  155,000          80,000
                                                           Replacement.
                                Texas
    Def-Wide                      NSA Texas               NSA/CSS Texas Cryptologic          500,000         500,000
                                                           Center (INC).
                                United Kingdom
    Def-Wide                      Royal Air Force         Hospital Replacement,              322,200         322,200
                                   Lakenheath              Phase 2 (INC).
    Def-Wide                      Royal Air Force         SOF MRSP & Parts Storage..          45,000          45,000
                                   Mildenhall
                                Washington
    Def-Wide                      Fairchild Air Force     Hydrant System Area C.....          85,000          85,000
                                   Base
    Def-Wide                      Manchester Tank Farm    Bulk Storage Tanks, Phase           71,000          71,000
                                                           3.
                                Worldwide Unspecified
    Def-Wide                      Unspecified Worldwide   Energy Resilience &                684,330               0
                                   Locations               Conservation Investment
                                                           Program.
    Def-Wide                      Unspecified Worldwide   INDOPACOM Military                  77,000          77,000
                                   Locations               Construction Pilot
                                                           Program.
    Def-Wide                      Unspecified Worldwide   Design (ERCIP)............          38,669          38,669
                                   Locations
    Def-Wide                      Unspecified Worldwide   Design (SOCOM)............          32,731          32,731
                                   Locations
    Def-Wide                      Unspecified Worldwide   Design (DLA)..............          30,900          30,900
                                   Locations
    Def-Wide                      Unspecified Worldwide   Design (DHA)..............          29,077          29,077
                                   Locations
    Def-Wide                      Unspecified Worldwide   Design (Defense-Wide).....          26,571          26,571
                                   Locations
    Def-Wide                      Unspecified Worldwide   Unspecified Minor Military          25,000          25,000
                                   Locations               Construction (SOCOM).
    Def-Wide                      Unspecified Worldwide   Design (MDA)..............          21,360          21,360
                                   Locations
    Def-Wide                      Unspecified Worldwide   Design (WHS)..............          14,851          14,851
                                   Locations
    Def-Wide                      Unspecified Worldwide   Design (NSA)..............          14,842          14,842
                                   Locations
    Def-Wide                      Unspecified Worldwide   Unspecified Minor Military           6,000           6,000
                                   Locations               Construction (NSA).
    Def-Wide                      Unspecified Worldwide   Exercise Related Minor               4,727           4,727
                                   Locations               Military Construction.
    Def-Wide                      Unspecified Worldwide   Unspecified Minor Military           4,140           4,140
                                   Locations               Construction (MDA).
    Def-Wide                      Unspecified Worldwide   Unspecified Minor Military           3,084           3,084
                                   Locations               Construction (DLA).
    Def-Wide                      Unspecified Worldwide   Unspecified Minor Military           3,000           3,000
                                   Locations               Construction (Defense-
                                                           Wide).
    Def-Wide                      Unspecified Worldwide   Design (TJS)..............           2,000           2,000
                                   Locations
                                ........................
          Military Construction, Defense-Wide Total                                        3,792,301       2,521,871
                                  ......................
                                Worldwide Unspecified
    NATO                          NATO Security           NATO Security Investment           481,832         481,832
                                   Investment Program      Program.
                                ........................
          NATO Security Investment Program Total                                             481,832         481,832
                                  ......................
                                Guam
    Army NG                       National Guard          National Guard Readiness            55,000          55,000
                                   Readiness Center        Center Addition.
                                   Barrigada
                                Iowa
    Army NG                       Waterloo Readiness      National Guard Vehicle              13,800          13,800
                                   Center                  Maintenance Shop.
                                New Hampshire
    Army NG                       Plymouth West           National Guard Readiness            26,000          26,000
                                                           Center.
                                North Carolina
    Army NG                       Salisbury Readiness     Aircraft Maintenance                     0          69,000
                                   Complex                 Hangar.
                                South Dakota
    Army NG                       Watertown Complex       National Guard Vehicle              28,000          28,000
                                                           Maintenance Shop.
                                Texas
    Army NG                       Fort Hood               Smart Water Grid..........               0          19,800
    Army NG                       Fort Hood               Central Energy Plant......               0          34,500
                                Utah
    Army NG                       Camp Williams           Power Generation and                     0          28,500
                                                           Microgrid.
                                Virginia
    Army NG                       Army Aviation Support   Cost to Complete--Aircraft          15,500          15,500
                                   Facility Sandston       Maintenance Hangar.
                                Worldwide Unspecified
    Army NG                       Unspecified Worldwide   Design....................          13,580          13,580
                                   Locations
                                ........................
          Military Construction, Army National Guard Total                                   151,880         303,680
                                  ......................
                                California
    Army Res                      Armed Forces Reserve    Power Generation and                     0          20,600
                                   Center, Mountain View   Microgrid.
                                Kentucky
    Army Res                      Fort Knox               Aviation Support Facility.               0          50,000
                                Pennsylvania
    Army Res                      New Castle              Area Maintenance Support            30,000          30,000
                                                           Activity/Vms/Land.
                                Texas
    Army Res                      Camp Bullis             Army Reserve Center                      0           5,000
                                                           Building (Design).
                                Worldwide Unspecified
    Army Res                      Unspecified Worldwide   Unspecified Minor Military           6,226           6,226
                                   Locations               Construction.
    Army Res                      Unspecified Worldwide   Design....................           6,013           6,013
                                   Locations
                                ........................
          Military Construction, Army Reserve Total                                           42,239         117,839
                                  ......................
                                Texas
    N/MC Res                      Naval Air Station Fort  Maintenance Hangar........               0          50,000
                                   Worth
                                Worldwide Unspecified
    N/MC Res                      Unspecified Worldwide   USMCR Design..............           2,255           2,255
                                   Locations
                                ........................
          Military Construction, Naval Reserve Total                                           2,255          52,255
                                  ......................
                                Alaska
    Air NG                        Joint Base Elmendorf-   Base Supply Complex.......          46,000          46,000
                                   Richardson
                                Georgia
    Air NG                        Savannah/Hilton Head    Dining Hall & Services              27,000          27,000
                                   International Airport   Train Facility.
                                Massachusetts
    Air NG                        Otis Air National       Dining Facility / EMEDS...          31,000          31,000
                                   Guard Base
                                Mississippi
    Air NG                        Key Field Air National  Base Supply Warehouse.....          19,000          19,000
                                   Guard Base
                                New Jersey
    Air NG                        Atlantic City Air       ADAL Maintenance Hangar                  0          61,000
                                   National Guard Base     Air National Guard/Shops.
                                Oregon
    Air NG                        Portland International  ADAL Communications Annex.          16,500          16,500
                                   Airport
                                Worldwide Unspecified
    Air NG                        Unspecified Worldwide   Unspecified Minor Military          25,000          25,000
                                   Locations               Construction.
    Air NG                        Unspecified Worldwide   Design....................          24,146          24,146
                                   Locations
                                ........................
          Military Construction, Air National Guard Total                                    188,646         249,646
                                  ......................
                                Delaware
    AF Res                        Dover Air Force Base    512th Operations Group              42,000          42,000
                                                           Facility.
                                Georgia
    AF Res                        Dobbins Air Reserve     Entry Control Facility                   0           3,200
                                   Base                    (Design).
                                Texas
    AF Res                        Joint Base San Antonio- C5m Age Maintenance                 18,000          18,000
                                   Lackland                Facility.
                                Worldwide Unspecified
    AF Res                        Unspecified Worldwide   Design....................             270             270
                                   Locations
    AF Res                        Unspecified Worldwide   Unspecified Minor Military             188             188
                                   Locations               Construction.
                                ........................
          Military Construction, Air Force Reserve Total                                      60,458          63,658
                                  ......................
                                Belgium
    FH Con Army                   Chievres Air Base       Family Housing New                 145,042         145,042
                                                           Construction (100 Units).
                                Germany
    FH Con Army                   U.S. Army Garrison      Family Housing Replac               50,692          50,692
                                   Bavaria                 Construction (27 Units).
                                Worldwide Unspecified
    FH Con Army                   Unspecified Worldwide   Design....................          32,824          32,824
                                   Locations
                                ........................
          Family Housing Construction, Army Total                                            228,558         228,558
                                  ......................
                                Worldwide Unspecified
    FH Ops Army                   Unspecified Worldwide   Furnishings...............          16,254          16,254
                                   Locations
    FH Ops Army                   Unspecified Worldwide   Housing Privatization               41,089          41,089
                                   Locations               Support.
    FH Ops Army                   Unspecified Worldwide   Leased Housing............         116,275         116,275
                                   Locations
    FH Ops Army                   Unspecified Worldwide   Maintenance...............         110,941         110,941
                                   Locations
    FH Ops Army                   Unspecified Worldwide   Management................          41,450          41,450
                                   Locations
    FH Ops Army                   Unspecified Worldwide   Miscellaneous.............             319             319
                                   Locations
    FH Ops Army                   Unspecified Worldwide   Services..................           8,096           8,096
                                   Locations
    FH Ops Army                   Unspecified Worldwide   Utilities.................          43,994          43,994
                                   Locations
                                ........................
          Family Housing Operation and Maintenance, Army Total                               378,418         378,418
                                  ......................
                                Guam
    FH Con Navy                   Joint Region Marianas   Replace Andersen Housing,           65,378          65,378
                                                           Phase 9 (136 Units) (INC).
    FH Con Navy                   Joint Region Marianas   Cost to Complete--Replace           19,384          19,384
                                                           Andersen Housing, Phase 4
                                                           (68 Units).
    FH Con Navy                   Joint Region Marianas   Cost to Complete--Replace           18,000          18,000
                                                           Andersen Housing, Phase 7
                                                           (46 Units).
                                Japan
    FH Con Navy                   Marine Corps Air        Repair Whole House                  11,230          11,230
                                   Station Iwakuni         Building 1255 (6 Units).
                                Worldwide Unspecified
    FH Con Navy                   Unspecified Worldwide   Navy Southeast MHPI (2nd            57,000          57,000
                                   Locations               Restructure) (100 Units).
    FH Con Navy                   Unspecified Worldwide   Design....................           3,806           3,806
                                   Locations
    FH Con Navy                   Unspecified Worldwide   Design (DPRI/Guam)........           2,799           2,799
                                   Locations
                                ........................
          Family Housing Construction, Navy And Marine Corps Total                           177,597         177,597
                                  ......................
                                Worldwide Unspecified
    FH Ops Navy                   Unspecified Worldwide   Furnishings...............          16,820          16,820
                                   Locations
    FH Ops Navy                   Unspecified Worldwide   Housing Privatization               57,061          57,061
                                   Locations               Support.
    FH Ops Navy                   Unspecified Worldwide   Leasing...................          68,426          68,426
                                   Locations
    FH Ops Navy                   Unspecified Worldwide   Maintenance...............         112,019         112,019
                                   Locations
    FH Ops Navy                   Unspecified Worldwide   Management................          56,956          56,956
                                   Locations
    FH Ops Navy                   Unspecified Worldwide   Miscellaneous.............             435             435
                                   Locations
    FH Ops Navy                   Unspecified Worldwide   Services..................          17,424          17,424
                                   Locations
    FH Ops Navy                   Unspecified Worldwide   Utilities.................          44,967          44,967
                                   Locations
                                ........................
          Family Housing Operation And Maintenance, Navy And Marine Corps Total              374,108         374,108
                                  ......................
                                Colorado
    FH Con AF                     Buckley Space Force     MHPI Restructure (351               12,000          12,000
                                   Base                    Units).
                                Hawaii
    FH Con AF                     Joint Base Pearl        MHPI Restructure (460              147,555         147,555
                                   Harbor-Hickam           Units).
                                Japan
    FH Con AF                     Kadena Air Base         Family Housing                      34,100          34,100
                                                           Improvements, Kadena
                                                           Tower 4511 (68 Units).
    FH Con AF                     Yokota Air Base         Family Housing                      44,000          44,000
                                                           Improvements, PAIP 9,
                                                           Phase 3 (34 Units).
                                Worldwide Unspecified
    FH Con AF                     Unspecified Worldwide   Design....................          36,575          36,575
                                   Locations
                                ........................
          Family Housing Construction, Air Force Total                                       274,230         274,230
                                  ......................
                                Worldwide Unspecified
    FH Ops AF                     Unspecified Worldwide   Furnishings...............          31,275          31,275
                                   Locations
    FH Ops AF                     Unspecified Worldwide   Housing Privatization               38,987          38,987
                                   Locations               Support.
    FH Ops AF                     Unspecified Worldwide   Leasing...................           5,436           5,436
                                   Locations
    FH Ops AF                     Unspecified Worldwide   Maintenance...............         142,572         142,572
                                   Locations
    FH Ops AF                     Unspecified Worldwide   Management................          54,581          54,581
                                   Locations
    FH Ops AF                     Unspecified Worldwide   Miscellaneous.............           1,475           1,475
                                   Locations
    FH Ops AF                     Unspecified Worldwide   Services..................          12,701          12,701
                                   Locations
    FH Ops AF                     Unspecified Worldwide   Utilities.................          72,738          72,738
                                   Locations
                                ........................
          Family Housing Operation And Maintenance, Air Force Total                          359,765         359,765
                                  ......................
                                Worldwide Unspecified
    FH Ops DW                     Unspecified Worldwide   Furnishings (DIA).........             553             553
                                   Locations
    FH Ops DW                     Unspecified Worldwide   Furnishings (NSA).........              93              93
                                   Locations
    FH Ops DW                     Unspecified Worldwide   Leasing (DIA).............          33,911          33,911
                                   Locations
    FH Ops DW                     Unspecified Worldwide   Leasing (NSA).............          14,320          14,320
                                   Locations
    FH Ops DW                     Unspecified Worldwide   Maintenance (NSA).........              37              37
                                   Locations
    FH Ops DW                     Unspecified Worldwide   Utilities (DIA)...........           4,445           4,445
                                   Locations
    FH Ops DW                     Unspecified Worldwide   Utilities (NSA)...........              15              15
                                   Locations
                                ........................
          Family Housing Operation And Maintenance, Defense-Wide Total                        53,374          53,374
                                  ......................
                                Worldwide Unspecified
    FHIF                          Unspecified Worldwide   Administrative Expenses--            8,315           8,315
                                   Locations               FHIF.
                                ........................
          DOD Family Housing Improvement Fund Total                                            8,315           8,315
                                  ......................
                                Worldwide Unspecified
    UHIF                          Unspecified Worldwide   Administrative Expenses--              497             497
                                   Locations               UHIF.
                                ........................
          Unaccompanied Housing Improvement Fund Total                                           497             497
                                  ......................
                                Worldwide Unspecified
    BRAC                          Base Realignment &      Base Realignment & Closure         171,870         171,870
                                   Closure, Army
                                ........................
          Base Realignment and Closure--Army Total                                           171,870         171,870
                                  ......................
                                Worldwide Unspecified
    BRAC                          Unspecified Worldwide   Base Realignment & Closure         112,791         162,791
                                   Locations
                                ........................
          Base Realignment and Closure--Navy Total                                           112,791         162,791
                                  ......................
                                Worldwide Unspecified
    BRAC                          Unspecified Worldwide   Base Realignment & Closure         124,196         124,196
                                   Locations
                                ........................
          Base Realignment and Closure--Air Force Total                                      124,196         124,196
                                  ......................
                                Worldwide Unspecified
    BRAC                          Unspecified Worldwide   INT-4: DLA Activities.....           1,304           1,304
                                   Locations
                                ........................
          Base Realignment and Closure--Defense-wide Total                                     1,304           1,304
                                  ......................
          Total, Military Construction                                                    18,892,743      18,892,743
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          TITLE XLVII--DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL SECURITY PROGRAMS

    SEC. 4701. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL SECURITY PROGRAMS.

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    SEC. 4701. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL SECURITY PROGRAMS (In Thousands
                                   of Dollars)
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                                                     FY 2026        House
                       Program                       Request     Authorized
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    Discretionary Summary By Appropriation
      Energy And Water Development, And Related
       Agencies
      Appropriation Summary:
        Nuclear Energy..........................       160,000       160,000
        Defense Uranium Enrichment D&D..........       278,000             0

        Atomic Energy Defense Activities
          National nuclear security
           administration:
            Weapons activities..................    20,074,400    20,578,152
            Defense nuclear nonproliferation....     2,284,600     2,289,600
            Naval reactors......................     2,346,000     2,026,000
            Federal salaries and expenses.......       555,000       555,000
      Total, National Nuclear Security              25,260,000    25,448,752
       Administration...........................

          Environmental and other defense
           activities:
            Defense environmental cleanup.......     6,956,000     7,009,750
            Other defense activities............     1,182,000     1,182,000
      Total, Environmental & other defense           8,138,000     8,191,750
       activities...............................
      Total, Atomic Energy Defense Activities...    33,398,000    33,640,502
      Total, Discretionary Funding..............    33,836,000    33,800,502

    Nuclear Energy
      Idaho sitewide safeguards and security....       160,000       160,000
      Total, Nuclear Energy.....................       160,000       160,000

    Defense Uranium Enrichment D&D
      Defense Uranium Enrichment D&D Program....       278,000             0
        Program decrease........................                  [-278,000]
      Total, Defense Uranium Enrichment D&D.....       278,000             0

      Stockpile Management
        Stockpile Major Modernization
          B61-12 Life Extension Program.........        16,000        16,000
          W80-4 Life Extension Program..........     1,259,048     1,259,048
          SLCM-N Warhead........................                     100,000
            Reconciliation adjustment...........                   [100,000]
          W87-1 Modification Program............       649,096       649,096
          W93 Program...........................       806,797       806,797
          B61-13................................        49,357        49,357
      Total, Stockpile Major Modernization......     2,780,298     2,880,298

          Stockpile services
            Stockpile Sustainment...............     1,720,200     1,720,200
            Weapons Dismantlement and                   82,367        62,367
             Disposition........................
              Program decrease..................                   [-20,000]
            Production Operations...............     1,020,243       970,243
              Program decrease..................                   [-50,000]
            Nuclear Enterprise Assurance........       117,193       117,193
      Subtotal, Stockpile Services..............     2,940,003     2,870,003
      Total, Stockpile Management...............     5,720,301     5,750,301

    Weapons Activities
      Production Modernization
        Primary Capability Modernization
          Plutonium Modernization
            Los Alamos Plutonium Modernization
              Los Alamos Plutonium Operations...       982,263       982,263
              21-D-512 Plutonium Pit Production        509,316       509,316
               Project, LANL....................
              15-D-302 TA-55 Reinvestments               7,942         7,942
               Project, Phase 3, LANL...........
              07-D-220-04 Transuranic Liquid             5,865         5,865
               Waste Facility, LANL.............
              04-D-125 Chemistry and Metallurgy                       50,000
               Research Replacement Project,
               LANL.............................
                Reconciliation adjustment.......                    [50,000]
      Subtotal, Los Alamos Plutonium                 1,505,386     1,555,386
       Modernization............................
            Savannah River Plutonium
             Modernization
              Savannah River Plutonium                  75,486        75,486
               Operations.......................
              21-D-511 Savannah River Plutonium      1,130,000     1,130,000
               Processing Facility, SRS.........
      Subtotal, Savannah River Plutonium             1,205,486     1,205,486
       Modernization............................
            Enterprise Plutonium Support........       122,094       122,094
      Total, Plutonium Modernization............     2,832,966     2,882,966
          High Explosives and Energetics
              High Explosives & Energetics......       132,023       132,023
              21-D-510 HE Synthesis Formulation              0        20,000
               and Production, PX...............
                Program increase................                    [20,000]
      Total, High Explosives and Energetics.....       132,023       152,023
      Total, Primary Capability Modernization...     2,964,989     3,034,989

        Secondary Capability Modernization
          Secondary Capability Modernization....       770,186       770,186
          18-D-690 Lithium Processing Facility,              0       115,000
           Y-12.................................
            Program increase....................                    [50,000]
            Reconciliation adjustment...........                    [65,000]
          06-D-141 Uranium Processing Facility,              0       525,000
           Y-12.................................
            Reconciliation adjustment...........                   [525,000]
      Total, Secondary Capability Modernization.       770,186     1,410,186

        Tritium and Defense Fuels Program
          Tritium and Defense Fuels Program.....       568,384       568,384
      Total, Tritium and Defense Fuels Program..       568,384       568,384

        Non-Nuclear Capability Modernization....       221,588       221,588
        26-D-511 MESA Photolithography                  40,000             0
         Capability (MPC), SNL..................
          Program decrease......................                   [-40,000]
        26-D-510 Product Realization                    15,000             0
         Infrastructure for Stockpile
         Modernization (PRISM), LLNL............
          Program decrease......................                   [-15,000]
        Warhead Assembly Modernization..........        34,336        34,336
        Capability Based Investments............       177,996       177,996
        22-D-513 Power Sources Capability, SNL..             0       115,000
          Reconciliation adjustment.............                   [115,000]
      Total, Production Modernization...........     4,792,479     5,562,479

      Stockpile Research, Technology, and
       Engineering
        Assessment Science......................       980,959       980,959
        26-D-512 LANSCE Modernization Project           20,000             0
         (LAMP), LANL...........................
          Program decrease......................                   [-20,000]
        17-D-640 U1a Complex Enhancements                    0        64,000
         Project, NNSS..........................
          Reconciliation adjustment.............                    [64,000]
        Engineering and Integrated Assessments..       399,777       414,777
          Rapid Capabilities Program............                    [15,000]
        26-D-513 Combined Radiation Environments        52,248             0
         for Survivability Testing, SNL.........
          Program decrease......................                   [-52,248]
        Inertial Confinement Fusion.............       699,206       699,206
        26-D-514 NIF Enhanced Fusion Yield              26,000             0
         Capability, LLNL.......................
          Program decrease......................                   [-26,000]
        Advanced Simulation and Computing.......       865,995       865,995
        Weapon Technology and Manufacturing            276,279       276,279
         Maturation.............................
      Total, Stockpile Research, Technology, and     3,320,464     3,301,216
       Engineering..............................

      Academic Programs.........................        94,000        94,000
        PSAAP...................................                    [-7,000]
        TEPP....................................                     [5,000]
        MSIPP...................................                     [2,000]
      Total, Academic Programs..................        94,000        94,000

      Infrastructure and Operations
        Operations of facilities................     1,722,000     1,722,000
        Safety and environmental operations.....       194,360       194,360
        Maintenance and repair of facilities....       920,000       715,000
          Reconciliation adjustment.............                  [-205,000]
        Recapitalization........................       741,179       536,179
          Reconciliation adjustment.............                  [-205,000]
        Construction:
          25-D-511 PULSE New Access, NNSS.......             0        48,000
            Reconciliation adjustment...........                    [48,000]
          23-D-517 Electrical Power Capacity                 0        85,000
           Upgrade, LANL........................
            Reconciliation adjustment...........                    [85,000]
      Total, Construction.......................             0       133,000
      Total, Infrastructure and operations......     3,577,539     3,300,539

      Secure transportation asset
        Operations and equipment................       299,541       299,541
        Program direction.......................       149,244       149,244
      Total, Secure transportation asset........       448,785       448,785

      Defense Nuclear Security
        Operations and Maintenance..............     1,245,418     1,245,418
      Total, Defense nuclear security...........     1,245,418     1,245,418

      Information technology and cybersecurity..       811,208       811,208
      Legacy contractor pensions................        64,206        64,206
      Total, Weapons Activities.................    20,074,400    20,578,152

    Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation
      Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation Programs
        Global material security
          International nuclear security........        62,865        62,865
          Radiological security.................       186,406       186,406
          Nuclear smuggling detection and              140,601       145,601
           deterrence...........................
            Program increase....................                     [5,000]
      Total, Global material security...........       389,872       394,872

        Material management and minimization
          Reactor Conversion and Uranium Supply.        63,383        63,383
          Nuclear Material Removal and                  61,000        61,000
           Elimination..........................
          Plutonium Disposition.................       150,686       150,686
      Total, Material management & minimization.       275,069       275,069

        Nonproliferation and arms control.......       221,008       221,008

        Defense nuclear nonproliferation R&D
          Proliferation Detection...............       269,376       269,376
          Nuclear Detonation Detection..........       307,435       307,435
          Forensics R&D.........................        20,460        20,460
          Nonproliferation Stewardship Program..       149,383       149,383
      Total, Defense nuclear nonproliferation          746,654       746,654
       R&D......................................

        Nonproliferation Construction:
          18-D-150 Surplus Plutonium Disposition        50,000        50,000
           Project, SRS.........................
      Total, Nonproliferation construction......        50,000        50,000
      Total, Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation        1,682,603     1,687,603
       Programs.................................

        Nuclear counterterrorism and incident
         response program
          Emergency Management..................        33,122        33,122
          Counterterrorism and                         596,878       596,878
           Counterproliferation.................
      Total, Nuclear Counterterrorism and              630,000       630,000
       Incident Response Program................

      Legacy contractor pensions................        20,993        20,993
      Use of Prior Year Balances................       -48,996       -48,996
      Total, Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation...     2,284,600     2,289,600

    Naval Reactors
      Naval reactors development................       884,579       884,579
      Columbia-Class reactor systems development        35,300        35,300
      Naval reactors operations and                    703,581       703,581
       infrastructure...........................
      Program direction.........................        61,540        61,540
      Construction:
        26-D-530 East Side Office Building......        75,000             0
          Program decrease......................                   [-75,000]
        25-D-530 Naval Examination Acquisition          60,000        60,000
         Project................................
        14-D-901 Spent Fuel Handling                   526,000       281,000
         Recapitalization Project, NRF..........
          Program decrease......................                  [-245,000]
      Total, Construction.......................       661,000       341,000
      Total, Naval Reactors.....................     2,346,000     2,026,000

    Federal Salaries And Expenses
      Program Direction.........................       555,000       555,000
      Total, Federal Salaries And Expenses......       555,000       555,000

    Defense Environmental Cleanup
      Closure sites:
        Closure sites administration............           500           500

      Richland:
        River corridor and other cleanup                68,562        88,562
         operations.............................
          Program increase......................                    [20,000]
        Central plateau remediation.............       754,259       764,259
          Program increase......................                    [10,000]
        Richland community and regulatory               10,700        10,700
         support................................
        Construction:
          22-D-402 L-897, 200 Area Water                 4,000         4,000
           Treatment Facility...................
      Total, Construction--Richland.............         4,000         4,000
      Total, Richland...........................       837,521       867,521

      Office of River Protection:
        Waste Treatment Immobilization Plant           390,415       390,415
         Commissioning..........................
        Rad liquid tank waste stabilization and        923,212       923,212
         disposition............................
        Construction:
          01-D-16D High-Level Waste Facility....       600,000       600,000
          01-D-16E Pretreatment Facility........                           0
          15-D-409 Low Activity Waste                   78,600        78,600
           Pretreatment System..................
          23-D-403, Hanford 200 West Area Tank         108,200       108,200
           Farms Risk Management Project........
      Total, Construction--Office of River             786,800       786,800
       Protection ..............................

      Total, Office of River Protection.........     2,100,427     2,100,427

      Idaho National Laboratory:
        Idaho cleanup and waste disposition.....       452,242       452,242
        Idaho community and regulatory support..         3,779         3,779
          Construction:
            22-D-403 Idaho Spent Nuclear Fuel            2,000         2,000
             Staging Facility...................
            23-D-402--Calcine Construction......         2,000         2,000
      Total, Construction--Idaho................         4,000         4,000
      Total, Idaho National Laboratory..........       460,021       460,021

      NNSA sites and Nevada off-sites
        Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory..         1,955         1,955
        Nuclear facility D & D
          Separations Process Research Unit.....           950           950
          Nevada Site...........................        64,835        64,835
          Sandia National Laboratories..........         1,030         1,030
          Los Alamos National Laboratory........       278,288       278,288
          Los Alamos Excess Facilities D&D......         1,693         1,693
      Total, NNSA sites and Nevada off-sites....       348,751       348,751

      Oak Ridge Reservation:
        OR Nuclear facility D & D...............       346,562       366,562
          Program increase......................                    [20,000]
      Total, OR Nuclear facility D & D..........       346,562       366,562

        U233 Disposition Program................        63,000        63,000
        OR cleanup and disposition..............        75,000        75,000
          Construction:
            14-D-403 Outfall 200 Mercury                34,885        34,885
             Treatment Facility.................
            17-D-401 On-site waste disposal             15,050        15,050
             facility...........................
      Total, Construction--Oak Ridge............        49,935        49,935
      Total, OR cleanup and waste disposition...       187,935       187,935

        OR community & regulatory support.......         5,900         5,900
        OR technology development and deployment         3,300         3,300
      Total, Oak Ridge Reservation..............       543,697       563,697

      Savannah River Sites:
        Savannah River risk management                 396,394       396,394
         operations.............................
          Construction:
            19-D-701 SR Security Systems                   708           708
             Replacement........................
      Total, Savannah River Risk Management            397,102       397,102
       Operations...............................

        SR Community and Regulatory Support.....         5,317         5,317
        Savannah River National Laboratory              90,719        90,719
         Operations & Maintenance...............
        Radioactive Liquid Tank Waste                1,066,000     1,066,000
         Stabilization and Disposition..........
          Construction:
            20-D-401 Saltstone Disposal Unit            52,500        56,250
             #10, 11, 12........................
              Program increase..................                     [3,750]
      Total, Construction--Savannah River sites.        52,500        56,250
      Total, Savannah River sites...............     1,611,638     1,615,388

      Waste Isolation Pilot Plant
        Waste Isolation Pilot Plant.............       413,424       413,424
        Construction:
          21-D-401 Hoisting Capability Project..         2,000         2,000
      Total, Construction--Waste Isolation Pilot         2,000         2,000
       Plant....................................
      Total, Waste Isolation Pilot Plant........       415,424       415,424

      Program Direction.........................       312,818       312,818
      Program Support...........................        20,320        20,320
      Safeguards and Security...................       288,871       288,871
      Technology Development and Deployment.....        16,012        16,012
      Total, Defense Environmental Cleanup......     6,956,000     7,009,750

    Other Defense Activities
      Environment, health, safety and security
        Program direction.......................        90,555        90,555
        Environment, Health, Safety & Security..       141,908       141,908
      Total, Environment, Health, safety and           232,463       232,463
       security.................................

      Office of Enterprise Assessments
        Program direction.......................        59,132        59,132
        Enterprise Assessments..................        30,022        30,022
      Total, Office of Enterprise Assessments...        89,154        89,154

      Specialized security activities...........       441,000       441,000

      Office of Legacy Management
        Legacy management.......................       177,716       177,716
        Program direction.......................        22,542        22,542
      Total, Office of Legacy Management........       200,258       200,258

      Defense-related administrative support....       214,626       214,626

      Office of hearings and appeals............         4,499         4,499
      Subtotal, Other Defense Activities........     1,182,000     1,182,000
      Total, Other Defense Activities...........     1,182,000     1,182,000
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                           DIVISION E--OTHER MATTERS

        TITLE LI--PROHIBITIONS RELATING TO CENTRAL BANK DIGITAL CURRENCY

    SEC. 5101. SHORT TITLE.

        This title may be cited as the ``Anti-CBDC Surveillance State
    Act''.

    SEC. 5102. PROHIBITION ON FEDERAL RESERVE BANKS RELATING TO CERTAIN
                  PRODUCTS OR SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND PROHIBITION ON
                  DIRECTLY ISSUING A CENTRAL BANK DIGITAL CURRENCY.

        Section 16 of the Federal Reserve Act (12 U.S.C. 411 et seq.) is
    amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
        ``(18)(A) A Federal reserve bank may not--
        ``(i) offer financial products or services directly to an
    individual;
        ``(ii) maintain an account on behalf of an individual; or
        ``(iii) issue a central bank digital currency, or any digital asset
    that is substantially similar under any other name or label.
        ``(B) In this paragraph, the term `central bank digital currency'
    has the meaning given that term under section 10(11)(D).''.

    SEC. 5103. PROHIBITION ON FEDERAL RESERVE BANKS INDIRECTLY ISSUING A
                  CENTRAL BANK DIGITAL CURRENCY.

        Section 16 of the Federal Reserve Act (12 U.S.C. 411 et seq.), as
    amended by section 5102, is further amended by adding at the end the
    following paragraph:
        ``(19)(A) A Federal reserve bank may not offer a central bank
    digital currency, or any digital asset that is substantially similar
    under any other name or label, indirectly to an individual through a
    financial institution or other intermediary.
        ``(B) In this paragraph, the term `central bank digital currency'
    has the meaning given that term under section 10(11)(D).''.

    SEC. 5104. PROHIBITION WITH RESPECT TO CENTRAL BANK DIGITAL CURRENCY.

        Section 10 of the Federal Reserve Act (12 U.S.C. 241 et seq.) is
    amended by inserting before paragraph (12) the following:
                ``(11) Prohibition with respect to central bank digital
            currency.--
                        ``(A) In general.--The Board of Governors of the
                    Federal Reserve System may not test, study, develop,
                    create, or implement a central bank digital currency,
                    or any digital asset that is substantially similar
                    under any other name or label.
                        ``(B) Monetary policy.--The Board of Governors of
                    the Federal Reserve System and the Federal Open Market
                    Committee may not use a central bank digital currency
                    to implement monetary policy, or any digital asset that
                    is substantially similar under any other name or label.
                        ``(C) Exception.--Subparagraph (A) and sections
                    16(18)(A)(iii) and 16(19)(A) may not be construed to
                    prohibit any dollar-denominated currency that is open,
                    permissionless, and private, and fully preserves the
                    privacy protections of United States coins and physical
                    currency.
                        ``(D) Central bank digital currency defined.--In
                    this paragraph, the term `central bank digital
                    currency' means a form of digital money or monetary
                    value that is--
                                ``(i) denominated in the national unit of
                            account;
                                ``(ii) a direct liability of the Federal
                            Reserve System; and
                                ``(iii) widely available to the general
                            public.''.

    SEC. 5105. SENSE OF CONGRESS.

        It is the sense of Congress that the Board of Governors of the
    Federal Reserve System currently does not have the authority to issue a
    central bank digital currency, or any digital asset that is
    substantially similar under any other name or label, and will not have
    such authority unless Congress grants it under Congress's Article 1
    Section 8 powers.

               DIVISION F--COAST GUARD AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2025

    SEC. 6101. SHORT TITLE.

        This division may be cited as the ``Coast Guard Authorization Act
    of 2025''.

    SEC. 6102. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

        Section 4902 of title 14, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1) by striking
            ``fiscal years 2022 and 2023'' and inserting ``fiscal years
            2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, and 2029'';
                (2) in paragraph (1)--
                        (A) in subparagraph (A) by striking clauses (i) and
                    (ii) and inserting the following:
                                ``(i) $11,287,500,000 for fiscal year 2025;
                                ``(ii) $11,851,875,000 for fiscal year
                            2026;
                                ``(iii) $13,500,000,000 for fiscal year
                            2027;
                                ``(iv) $14,500,000,000 for fiscal year
                            2028; and
                                ``(v) $15,500,000,000 for fiscal year
                            2029.'';
                        (B) in subparagraph (B) by striking ``$23,456,000''
                    and inserting ``$25,570,000''; and
                        (C) in subparagraph (C) by striking ``subparagraph
                    (A)(ii), $24,353,000'' and inserting ``clauses (ii),
                    (iii), (iv), and (v) of subparagraph (A), respectively,
                    $26,848,500'';
                (3) in paragraph (2)(A) by striking clauses (i) and (ii)
            and inserting the following:
                                ``(i) $3,627,600,000 for fiscal year 2025;
                                ``(ii) $3,651,480,000 for fiscal year 2026;
                                ``(iii) $3,700,000,000 for fiscal year
                            2027;
                                ``(iv) $3,750,000,000 for fiscal year 2028;
                            and
                                ``(v) $3,800,000,000 for fiscal year
                            2029.''; and
                (4) by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the following:
                ``(4) For retired pay, including the payment of obligations
            otherwise chargeable to lapsed appropriations for purposes of
            retired pay, payments under the Retired Serviceman's Family
            Protection and Survivor Benefits Plans, payment for career
            status bonuses, payment of continuation pay under section 356
            of title 37, concurrent receipts, combat-related special
            compensation, and payments for medical care of retired
            personnel and their dependents under chapter 55 of title 10--
                        ``(A) $1,147,244,000 for fiscal year 2025;
                        ``(B) $1,057,929,000 for fiscal year 2026;
                        ``(C) $1,215,000,000 for fiscal year 2027;
                        ``(D) $1,380,000,000 for fiscal year 2028; and
                        ``(E) $1,650,000,000 for fiscal year 2029.''.

                Passed the House of Representatives September 10, 2025.

                Attest:

                                                                     Clerk.
    119th CONGRESS

      1st Session

                                   H. R. 3838

    _______________________________________________________________________

                                     AN ACT

         To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2026 for military
    activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and
       for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe
       military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other
                                   purposes.